Maxing Out Charisma, Inheriting Game Assets Chapter 247: Lin Muxue’s Boyfriend

12:20 PM.

Yuhua Business Tower, Shangya Fashion Design Company.

Employee Activity Area.

“First blood!”

“Awesome! The sidelane got first blood so fast!”

...

“Triple kill!”

“Lingling, guard the bottom lane. Let me take the mid-lane creeps!”

“Okay, Sister Wen Ruan! Listening to you!”

“Unstoppable!”

“Legendary!”

“Aced!”

...

“Holy sh*t! Another surrender!”

“Pure-hearted Girl High School! Undefeated Sidelane! God-tier Jungle!”

“Big shot, you’re amazing!”

The compliments came pouring in.

From the headset, a magnetic mature voice rang out, “Alright, it’s almost time to clock in. Let’s play again tonight or over the weekend. Lingling, Minmin, bye~”

“Goodbye, pro!” “See you!” “Bye-bye~”

Shortly after, 【171 Pure-hearted Girl High School】 exited the room.

Yao Lingling beamed. “So, how about that? I told you, this one’s a real god-tier player! Her main account is ranked Mulan, Mirror, Luna, and Shiranui at the top of the national server, a peak 2400 player!”

“Lingling, hurry and invite Pure-hearted Girl High School into our gaming group! I’ll buy you a week’s worth of milk tea!”

Xiao Mingxuan stood up excitedly from his seat. “Ask her if she can join our team with her main account. I’ll gift her a legendary skin every week!”

“I’ll ask her in a bit,” Yao Lingling said, sticking out her tongue. “Just three more stars, and I’ll rank up to King!”

“Lingling, from her voice, this Pure-hearted Girl High School sounds like a mature woman. Is she pretty?” A female colleague winked mischievously.

Yao Lingling blinked back. “Super pretty! Gentle and charismatic! And she’s so caring in the game!”

“Let me see, let me see!” “Hurry up and show us a photo of this gaming goddess!”

The nearby teammates all crowded around eagerly.

After a bit of playful bargaining that earned her some snacks, Yao Lingling finally opened her album and found a picture.

“Here, this is 171 Pure-hearted Girl High School.”

“Hissss—”

“Wow, this… This is more like 171 Pure-hearted Goddess!”

“That figure is insane. Lingling, how can you even chat with her without feeling insecure?”

Hearing that, Yao Lingling’s eyebrow twitched. “Hey, hey, hey! Do you still want to play games together or not?”

The group joked around for a bit longer before glancing at the time and quickly dispersing to look busy with work.

“Lingling,” Li Shumin nudged her arm playfully, “Sister Wen Ruan is a fitness guru, right? You’re practically a born fitness prodigy with that figure. I suggest you spend more time with her—who knows, maybe even your chest will grow bigger.”

“Get lost!” Yao Lingling’s face turned red as she knocked Li Shumin on the head. “Come on, Assistant Li, let’s get to work!”

The two left their desks and headed toward the tailoring room.

As they walked, Yao Lingling messaged Wen Ruan on WeChat, asking if she could join their gaming group. After sending the message, she turned to Li Shumin with a serious look.

“It’s Friday. We have to finish the prototype of that sportswear today! If we don’t, we’re working overtime tomorrow.”

Li Shumin patted her on the back. “You, the designer, are always bossing me, the little assistant, around. I know what’s on your mind—you just want to impress Senior Tang Song.”

“Hey!” Yao Lingling stiffened her neck in protest. “Don’t talk nonsense, okay? Senior Tang Song has helped me so much; I’m just trying to repay him!”

“Sure, sure,” Li Shumin replied with a teasing smile. “To be fair, Tang Song is really handsome. Especially in that outfit you designed for him—he’s the perfect campus heartthrob. No wonder you’re so into him.”

Yao Lingling couldn’t help but recall that night: scenes of riding on the back of his Ninja 400, holding onto him. Her ears turned crimson.

The two entered the company’s tailoring room, heading to a corner where the flat-seam machine stood to continue their morning work.

Shangya Fashion Design didn’t produce clothing directly; it specialized in creating patterns, outsourcing the production process to other factories. As a result, designers were highly valued and enjoyed relatively flexible work schedules.

Looking at the nearly finished pair of athletic pants in front of her, Li Shumin couldn’t help but marvel, “Senior Tang Song’s designs are seriously amazing. Lingling, you’re so lucky.”

The design was both stylish and timeless. Bright orange lines along the waistband and side seams added a vibrant, muscular aesthetic. The waist cinch, drawstring, and pocket details were also meticulously crafted.

As the garment took shape, Li Shumin could already sense it would be a hit.

When it launched, Yao Lingling, the credited designer, would likely earn a hefty bonus.

Yao Lingling bit her lip and suddenly asked, “Minmin, next month on the 10th, we’ll get paid. I want to buy Senior Tang Song a gift, around 10,000 yuan. Do you have any suggestions?”

Her “shirt + jeans” set, designed in mid-month, had already gone into mass production and received great market feedback. Her upcoming performance bonus was sure to be substantial.

However, since the real designer was Tang Song, she felt guilty and wanted to show her gratitude.

Li Shumin was stunned. “Whoa, whoa, whoa. Your salary went up, but you’re not exactly rich yet!”

“He’s helped me a lot and even gifted me a flagship phone.”

“Well, Xiao Mingxuan also helped you plenty. Without him, you wouldn’t have gotten your promotion. He even gave you a gold bracelet. Aren’t you going to do something for him?”

Yao Lingling paused. “Uh, you have a point. I guess I’ll get two gifts then.”

“So… 5,000 yuan each?”

“No, Tang Song’s is still 10,000. For Mingxuan…” Yao Lingling looked a bit embarrassed. “Something cheaper. I’m really short on money right now.”

“Heh… Such a double-standard woman!” Li Shumin teased, her face full of mock disbelief.

Building B, Huayun Center, Light and Shadow Media.

After replying to Yao Lingling’s message, Wen Ruan’s phone vibrated unexpectedly.

She glanced at the caller ID, raised an eyebrow, and picked up. “Hello, Old Zhao.”

A deep male voice quickly came through the receiver. “Hello, Wen Ruan. How have you been lately?”

Wen Ruan chuckled softly. “I’m doing well. How about you? Still in the Promotions Department at Xingyun International?”

“Yep.” Old Zhao paused before continuing, “I’ll be in Yan City tomorrow. How about we grab a meal and catch up?”

“Oh? You’re coming to Yan City?” Wen Ruan asked, surprised. “For work?”

“Yep. It’s for Su Yu’s concert. Our department is handling the promotional execution.” Old Zhao laughed. “You know Tang Zong Entertainment is a shareholder of Xingyun International.”

“Ah… got it. I’ll make arrangements. Just contact me when you arrive.”

“Okay, bye. See you tomorrow.”

“Bye.”

Wen Ruan exhaled deeply after ending the call.

Xingyun International Media Group was one of the most influential advertising and media companies in the country and her former employer back when she worked in Beijing.

At that time, she was a planning specialist in the Marketing Center.

Old Zhao, whose full name was Zhao Mingying, had been her senior colleague and mentor, a few years older than her. They had maintained a good relationship, even after some unpleasant incidents led to her departure from Beijing.

When she joined Xingyun in 2015, the company was already impressive but primarily focused on advertising agency services, similar to Light and Shadow Media today.

However, after Tang Zong Entertainment’s investment in 2017, Xingyun experienced explosive growth. Its services expanded to include short video production, brand marketing, film and TV production, and even public transit advertising.

By the time she left in 2020, Xingyun was a leader in the domestic media industry.

She vividly remembered seeing Su Yu in person in 2018. Back then, Su Yu wasn’t the superstar she is now but had already risen to top-tier stardom.

When Su Yu appeared at Xingyun’s headquarters, it caused an uproar.

Standing amidst the crowd as an ordinary employee, Wen Ruan had looked up at Su Yu, feeling as if she were witnessing a goddess descending to the mortal world.

The scene was unforgettable even to this day.

Shaking her head, Wen Ruan brushed aside the memories.

Having worked there for over five years, it was inevitable that she held a lot of nostalgia for the place. However, she also hoped not to encounter any awkward situations with former colleagues when she attended Sun Simin’s wedding in Beijing.

“Buzz buzz buzz—”

Her phone vibrated again.

【Tang Song: “Sister, work is exhausting. Any perks to help me feel better?”】

Wen Ruan couldn’t help but cover her mouth and laugh at the message from Tang Song.

She replied, “Little brother, work is exhausting. I have interviews all day today and a mountain of documents to review. Any perks for me to feel better?”

A moment later, Tang Song responded: 【Abs.jpg】

⊙o⊙

Wen Ruan’s eyes widened in delight as she zoomed in on the photo, admiring it thoroughly.

Judging by the setting, he must have snapped it right in the office. It looked so good.

She had to admit, Tang Song’s progress was astounding.

During their team-building event at the creative park, his abs were only just beginning to take shape. Now, they were clearly defined.

She couldn’t help but fantasize:

Her admiration for this increasingly polished young man had reached its peak.

From the start, she’d been smitten by Tang Song’s face, and now his physique was just as irresistible. It was hard to resist!

“Buzz buzz buzz—”

【Tang Song: “Let’s see yours.”】

Wen Ruan laughed but glanced around. She didn’t have her own private office, so she ducked into the restroom.

She peeled off her outer layer and hitched her pencil skirt higher, revealing her well-defined V-line abs and toned, seductive thighs.

With a quick “click,” she snapped a selfie and sent it to Tang Song with the message:

“Here you go. Use it wisely, and don’t overdo it.”

Chengyuan Building, Slover Trust.

“Investment, 投资.”

“Offshore Finance, 离岸金融.”

Lin Muxue sat at her workstation, reciting vocabulary while scribbling notes on paper. Occasionally, she took a bite of the complimentary afternoon tea provided by the company: fruit slices, coffee, cake...

Back at Rongxin Ventures, this kind of perk was a once-a-week affair. As the front desk admin, she had been one of the hardest-working staff.

Now at Slover Trust, she could enjoy it daily and even make special requests to the administrative staff for specific fruit or drinks.

Experiencing such treatment for the first time, Lin Muxue was in high spirits.

Although it was only her second day on the job, she was already deeply impressed by the benefits of working for a major company: a comprehensive training and development system, abundant resources and opportunities, a high-quality professional network, and generous perks.

These factors constantly stimulated her ambitions.

They even motivated this self-proclaimed academic underachiever to pour herself into learning English.

To secure her footing in such a prestigious foreign enterprise, there was a long road ahead—no room for slacking off!

“Buzz buzz buzz—”

【Chen Siyue: “Xiaoxue, are you free tonight? It’s about the same thing as yesterday.”】

Lin Muxue’s eyes flickered as she typed back:

“Sorry, I’m really busy lately. Going to bars might disrupt my work.”

She had just had drinks with Qianqian and Ting Ting yesterday. Being only her second day at work and with plans to visit Tang Song’s place tomorrow, frequent drinking wasn’t ideal.

Instead, she thought about socializing with colleagues or studying English—anything to avoid making mistakes that could harm her reputation at the company.

She had endured such embarrassment before and never wanted to go through it again.

Just then, a Teams notification popped up on her computer.

“Oh?” Lin Muxue quickly clicked on it. She discovered that she had been added to a group named Due Diligence Team.

Moments later, a new message appeared:

【Miles (Zhang Chengyuan): “Luna, this is a temporary due diligence team formed with selected staff. President Tang specifically assigned you as the project coordinator. Your specific responsibilities will be guided by Kylie (Zhang Lili). Since you’re new, you won’t be handling core tasks.”】

He also attached a detailed team list with members’ information and contact details.

The team included industry analysts, financial analysts, legal advisors, data analysts, and operations management experts.

Lin Muxue’s project coordination group would mainly assist team members with daily due diligence tasks, ensuring smooth project progress and efficient resource allocation.

Kylie, her group partner, was a colleague from the Investment Strategy Department. Lin Muxue had interacted with her several times yesterday and found her to be a kind and approachable local woman—with an impressive résumé to boot.

A Shanghai Jiaotong University graduate with a master’s in finance, Kylie had previously worked for an international investment bank before being recruited by Slover Trust last year.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Muxue’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

This meant Tang Song intended to nurture her!

After replying to Zhang Chengyuan’s message, Lin Muxue messaged Kylie on Teams, carefully phrasing her words:

“Kylie, are you free after work? We’ve both joined the due diligence team, but I have no experience in this area and would like to discuss it with you.”

She knew nothing about due diligence, and her priority was to learn as quickly as possible. Kylie was undoubtedly the best person to ask.

“Ding dong—”

【Kylie: “Unfortunately, I have to attend a local finance & legal networking event tonight. It’s already confirmed with the organizers, so I can’t back out.”】

Reading the message, Lin Muxue felt a pang of disappointment but began typing a reply. Before she could send it, another message popped up:

【Kylie: “Luna, would you be interested in attending? The event organizer is my former classmate, and you can meet new contacts in both primary and secondary markets. As a senior assistant to the committee, your presence would be very welcome.”】

Lin Muxue’s heart skipped a beat.

Previously, she would shamelessly try to sneak into such events without success. Most of the time, she could only attend chaotic low-level gatherings or work as support staff at investment conferences where no one took her seriously.

Now, thanks to Kylie’s connections, she could finally experience a truly high-level event!

Rubbing her hands with anticipation, Lin Muxue quickly replied:

“Sure, I’d be delighted to attend.”

【Kylie: “Great! I’ll have the organizer send you an invitation shortly. If you have any friends, feel free to bring them along—the atmosphere is fantastic.”】

A short while later, an electronic invitation arrived.

Lin Muxue read it carefully, her excitement reaching its peak.

Despite crafting an online image as a financially savvy professional, this would be her first formal invitation to such a prestigious gathering.

“Buzz buzz buzz—”

【Chen Siyue: “Oh, okay then. I mainly wanted to capture some footage of a finance executive’s social life to enhance the appeal of the video and make your image more well-rounded.”】

Lin Muxue raised an eyebrow and replied with a smirk:

“I’m attending a networking event tonight. It’s an excellent venue, and if you want to shoot there, you can join me. The setting will enhance the effect.”

【Chen Siyue: “Wow, thanks, Xiaoxue! That’s perfect!”】

【Chen Siyue: “By the way, I’d like to film a conversation with you there. Can Huihui come along too?”】

Lin Muxue’s eyes flashed as she replied:

“Sure.”

She could already guess that He Xiaohui still didn’t believe her claim of being a high-earning executive—or perhaps her jealousy made her unwilling to believe it.

Although Lin Muxue disliked He Xiaohui, the current situation was in her favor. Dominating a novice like her would be no challenge at all.

Glancing at the clock, it was 4:24 PM.

The event was scheduled for 7:30 PM at the Qingyue Art Restaurant, which had reserved both the first and second floors—a clearly upscale venue with an elegant ambiance.

The location was also conveniently close to Yanjing Tiancheng.

Taking a deep breath, Lin Muxue restrained her excitement and refocused on her vocabulary practice.

Surprisingly, in this high-spirited mood, her memory and comprehension improved significantly. Her efficiency nearly doubled.

The discovery thrilled her.

6:00 PM.

Lin Muxue clocked out of work alongside her colleague Zha