Chapter 2239 - 720: The Complete Act of Showing Off_5

Lin Muxue signaled her parents to follow, while she walked ahead.

Soon after, they arrived at the drop-off area, where a Bentley with a two-tone color scheme was quietly parked.

The dedicated driver had already opened the rear car door.

The relatives looked at the luxury car emitting an expensive aura, and the iconic emblem on its hood, feeling the grandeur of Xue’s lifestyle, their expressions were quite colorful.

An Ya opened the other side of the rear car door. Lin Muxue did not get in first, but instead said to her parents, "You sit in the back."

Wang Suxia and Lin Baoshan responded awkwardly with an "Ah", and cautiously sat in the back seat.

Lin Muxue elegantly walked to the front and sat in the passenger seat.

"See you at our district’s west gate." She lowered the window and greeted the relatives still watching from afar.

Amid the complex glances of amazement and envy from the crowd, the Bentley emitted a low roar and smoothly left the hotel.

...

Inside the car, the atmosphere was unusually quiet, even somewhat oppressive.

Wang Suxia and Lin Baoshan sat on the wide, soft leather seats.

Looking at the luxury interior within arm’s reach, the exquisite wood grain, the cold metal buttons...

They were so uneasy, they did not know what to do with their hands.

Wang Suxia tried several times to speak, wanting to say something to her daughter, but each time the words reached her mouth, she swallowed them back.

Lin Baoshan only clumsily expressed a few concerns about Xue’s work and life when the car had just started.

After seeing his daughter’s indifferent and distant reaction, he no longer knew what to say.

Ultimately, it was their fault towards their daughter.

Especially upon seeing her, after completely breaking away from them, manage to live in a way they didn’t even dare dream of by her own skill.

The overwhelming sense of guilt weighed on the couple’s hearts like a lead block, burning through every nerve.

They didn’t even dare ask their daughter how she had lived over the past two years, how such a big change had occurred, or mention the money they "diverted" to buy their son’s house.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Lin Muxue quietly observed the rapidly receding scenery of Chang’an Street outside the window.

Through the peripheral vision and the rearview mirror, she could clearly see her parents’ faces filled with unease, anxiety, and guilt.

Ten minutes later.

The Bentley stopped at the west gate of Swan Bay District.

A moment later, several cars with relatives arrived one after another.

Everyone got out of the cars, looking at the grand gate of the district and the exquisite European-style landscape, unable to restrain their admiration.

Lin Muxue took out a delicate access card from her Hermes bag, gently swiped it at the turnstile.

"Beep——"

Leading everyone into the district.

It was her first time here too, but she had seen it many times online and knew the location of her apartment.

Wang Suxia followed closely behind her daughter, looking at the park-like greenery and quiet, elegant environment of the district, unable to hide a smile as she chatted with the relatives beside her.

Peng Xiaomeng, holding her son Dudu, couldn’t hide her envy.

This district is far superior to their cramped residential district outside the third ring road.

Entering the luxurious entrance hall of building number 6, they took the elevator.

Lin Muxue swiped her card again, and the elevator smoothly ascended.

"Ding——"

The elevator doors slowly opened on the 23rd floor to reveal a private vestibule with marble flooring and elegant design.

This was a private elevator design with one elevator per residence, directly reaching the entrance.

Lin Muxue approached the heavy smart lock, gracefully entered the password.

With a soft "click", she pushed open the heavy door, turned sideways, and gestured "Please, come in."

The relatives cautiously stepped over the threshold and entered the spacious apartment.

The vast panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows captured the majestic city skyline outside, the distant TV tower, and the faint contours of the ancient city walls, as if a moving grand painting.

The interior boasted a modern chic style, with each piece of furniture and lighting exuding a sense of understated luxury.

A layout of four bedrooms, two living rooms, and three bathrooms, excessively spacious.

The most extravagant feature is the L-shaped viewing balcony connecting the living room and master bedroom.

Although it was Lin Muxue’s first time physically coming here, her face showed no excitement, only a calm and composed demeanor of returning to her own home.

But no one knew, her bladder was subtly tensing.

How exhilarating! Absolutely exhilarating!

This is Chang’an.

The city center she had longed to root in since childhood.

Owning a luxury apartment here, watching the envious and astonished expressions on my relatives’ faces, listening to their compliments...

This is the ultimate spiritual compensation for the once insecure and impoverished Xue.

Her regrets have been fully satisfied at this moment.

So, this is also why, even though she knew that "Jing" was a big pervert, she was still willing to accompany Tang Song in playing those shameful games.

Deep inside, she is indeed grateful to that beautiful and rich girl.

"This... This is too big!" Second Aunt Wang Suyun exclaimed, standing in the middle of the living room.

"Xue, how big is this place? It must be 200 square meters, right?"

"This is what city folks call a ’luxury apartment’! It’s more spacious than the two-story buildings in our village!"

Lin Muxue took a deep breath and said calmly, "The property certificate says it’s 180 square meters, but the balcony is fully complimentary, so the usable area is about slightly over 200 square meters."

"Then... then wouldn’t this set cost six or seven million at least!" Wang Chaohui asked in a trembling voice, "Xue, is this... purchased with a loan or in full?"

"In full, I guess."

"Hiss——!"

The exclamations of the relatives rose one after another, and the way they looked at her had completely changed.

Xue’s status was high, being received by government leaders, was one thing.

But seeing her financial power firsthand, casually buying a seven-million full-payment luxury residence, was another matter.

The visual impact and shock of the latter were more direct and more domineering.

Wang Suxia and Lin Baoshan stood amidst the crowd, their expressions dazed, their hearts filled with a mix of emotions.

Looking at their daughter before them, the pride and guilt in their hearts intertwined into a mess.

"Xue," Jiajia approached with a glowing smile, "You bought such a nice house here in our Chang’an. Are you planning to settle back here?"

Her tone was endearing, but there was a shrewd gleam in her eyes.

What she hoped for most now was to maintain a good relationship with this cousin.

Wang Suxia, Lin Muchuan, and the others immediately looked over expectantly.

Lin Muxue, however, simply chuckled and shook her head, "Since our company headquarters are not here, I’ll definitely still be stationed in Yan City all the time. Buying here is just to have a place to stay when I occasionally come back."

She paused, noticing the disappointed expressions on her parents and brother, casually adding, "In fact, besides this one, I also bought a place in Shanghai."

"What?! Shanghai?"

"A house in Shanghai?!"

"Xue, show us, do you have any photos?"

Lin Muxue took out her phone, opened the photo album, and navigated to the collection she had already prepared.

The family immediately gathered around.

The first photo to come out was of the towering twin towers of the IFC Mall in Shanghai.

Lin Muxue introduced it calmly, "It’s on the building at the IFC Mall in Lujiazui, not very big, only about 100 square meters. Mainly because I personally like the atmosphere in Shanghai, and I often go there for shopping and business trips."

"Lujiazui! Oh my God!"

"IFC Mall!"

Lin Muxue’s fingers gently swiped the screen, revealing the luxury and exquisite interior decoration.

Shi Mengjia couldn’t help but widen her eyes, her breath quickening.

Her and Zhao Peng’s marital home is actually in a neighborhood similar to Swan Bay’s level, so she had always been relatively calm.

But faced with this top-level renovated extravagant home in a top-tier city, she was still incredibly envious.

The relatives crowded together, almost unable to keep their mouths closed in excitement.

Lin Muxue continued to swipe the screen, the next photo being a glamorous and bright indoor group photo.

On the luxurious living room sofa sat two exceptionally beautiful women.

The one on the left was Lin Muxue, while the one on the right...

"Bei Yuwei!!" Cousin Xiang Tong was the first to scream out.

"Ah! Isn’t this that big celebrity?!"

"Wow! It’s really her! I saw her on that very popular variety show before!"

"Xue! You... you you... you know Bei Yuwei?!"

Lin Muxue elegantly locked the phone screen, lifting a hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear.

Her movements were graceful and carried a touch of effortless composure.

"Hehe, you could say we’re friends." She paused, then added, almost smiling, "But... my relationship with Su Yu is even closer, sort of like sisters. I know Bei Yuwei because of her."

The air suddenly solidified.

Looking at the faces frozen in shock, the corners of her lips gently curled up.

The grievances and injustices that had been pent up inside her heart seemed to be slowly dissipating at this moment.