Chapter 2224 - 717: Xue’s Home (2)

Looking at the conversation about her that emerged in the group chat.

Lin Muxue tapped her fingertips on the screen, replying: "Yes, I’m going back today, but I’m still on the road."

[Aunt (Jiajia’s mom): "Will you make it on time? It starts at eleven-thirty, please don’t be late."]

Just then, at that moment.

The crisp sound of high heels tapping "da-da-da" approached.

"President Lin." The accompanying administrative officer Emily reminded softly, "FBO ground services have been confirmed, the business jet is ready for boarding and can depart at any time."

Lin Muxue put away her phone, stood up, her voice cool and decisive: "Let’s go, let’s board."

The surrounding team members, who were initially whispering, swiftly halted their conversations, stood up, and grabbed their briefcases or carry-on luggage.

Orderly, they followed behind her.

The group passed through the exclusive security channel, boarded the VIP shuttle that had long awaited them, and quickly climbed aboard the Bombardier Challenger 850 business jet.

The luxury and comfort inside the plane surpassed those of commercial airline first-class cabins.

The spacious space was enveloped in top-grade maple wood and soft beige genuine leather, equipped with independent office areas, a resting area, and a bar, all fully supplied.

Under the guidance of the flight attendants, everyone took their seats respectively.

The airplane accelerated smoothly on the runway, lifting off, and ultimately piercing through the thin veil of mist in Yan City’s winter morning, ascending into the clear stratosphere.

Inside the cabin, warm sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating the interiors’ maple wood and leather with a warm, lustrous sheen.

Lin Muxue sat elegantly in the independent leather seat by the window, comfortably stretching her long legs.

The dedicated flight attendant, dressed in an elegant royal blue uniform, knelt gently beside her, lightly asking in an extremely soft voice what she needed.

"A hot American coffee, no sugar, no milk."

"Alright, Ms. Lin, please wait a moment."

This modified 850 jet boasts a small office area equipped with satellite phone and high-speed WiFi.

Once the plane reached stable flight, the team members immediately moved to the office area.

Opened their computers, continuing with intense work discussions.

"...From the current PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) model, Shan Province offers the largest subsidies among the five Northwest provinces, which is very beneficial for our project IRR (Internal Rate of Return) calculations."

"But what worries me is the issue of curtailment and electricity limits. The construction period of the UHV line and the local consumption capacity are the biggest uncertainty risks..."

Listening to those professional terms and abbreviations that left her somewhat confused.

Lin Muxue remained expressionless, holding her coffee cup, even nodding in agreement at crucial points, demonstrating a facade of thorough listening and full command.

Yet, in truth, most of her energy was focused on maintaining her "unruffled" leadership image.

No choice, she, Emperor Muxue, lives by her reputation, her aura must never falter.

Just then, the screen of her phone on the small table lit up again.

[Bro (Lin Muchuan): "Xue, which station are you at now? When will you arrive? Do you need me to drive to the train station to pick you up?"]

Lin Muxue saw the words "train station" and couldn’t help but smile.

Replied: "No need, bro, I’m flying back, there’ll be a private car to pick me up at the airport. Rest assured, I’ll definitely arrive at the hotel on time."

[Bro: "Oh, a plane! That should be faster. Alright, stay safe."]

[Bro: "By the way, have you seen the group chat? Aunt and the others are asking about you, remember to reply, otherwise it’s impolite."]

Lin Muxue replied briefly, returning to the main chat interface.

Once again, she opened the group chat "A Happy Family Together".

Sure enough, during the time she hadn’t checked the messages, there were more discussions about her.

[Cousin Xiang Tong: "Xue is still developing in Yan City, right? I think if there’s an opportunity, it’s better to return to Chang’an, these two cities are developing similarly now."]

[Aunt: "Exactly! @Xue, later you can ask Jiajia, see if Zhao Peng’s company needs people. Anyway, it’s all related to finance."]

[Jiajia: "Mom, I already said, Xue is not in finance, she’s in finance related to investments. And our company has strict requirements on qualifications."]

[Aunt: "Isn’t she your sister?! Why can’t you help her out."]

[Cousin Chaohui: "Aunt, it’s not up to Jiajia to decide in the company, she just got engaged, you’re putting her in a difficult position."]

[Cousin Xiang Tong: "@Xue, exactly where are you now? Why not reply?"]

[Bro: "Xue is on the road now, probably bad internet, didn’t see it. She told me she will definitely arrive on time."]

...

Looking at these chat messages filled with a sense of nostalgia and regional characteristics, Lin Muxue felt a wave of emotion, but didn’t reply further.

Regarding her current development, she had never disclosed it to her family.

In the past, due to the special situation of being a "fake socialite", she feared being mocked by relatives who knew her background.

Therefore, she made use of group filtering for her Moments, even registered her TikTok account with a new phone number that none of the relatives knew about.

She merely claimed to be a model earning a fair amount.

Yet despite this, she couldn’t escape being flaunted by her mother amongst relatives.

Eventually, after her brother bought a house and got married, she was humiliated by Wen Qiuyue and had a falling out with the family, almost two years now with minimal contact.

She didn’t return for New Year’s or her brother’s wedding.

Simply mentioned to her father that she was no longer a model, and now worked at a financial company.

In their memories, she probably was still that graduate from an unknown vocational college with an "air steward" major, struggling alone in Yan City, not doing well, and even not returning home for New Year’s, Little Xue.