C15 Visit the Villa above the Cloud Top?

"How hilarious! Really, Mu Chen? If you can't even put food on the table, how do you plan to 'repay emotional debts' to Lin Yuyan?"

Lin Feiyan held her stomach, nearly doubled over in laughter, her eyes watering from the force of it.

"Gifting her the whole world? What is this, a Korean drama? Absolutely ridiculous."

Lin Loong shook his head, joining in the mockery.

Amidst the jeers and jabs, Lin Yuyan looked at Mu Chen with new eyes, as if seeing him for the first time.

She never thought the typically meek man would stand up in front of a crowd to pledge his devotion to her.

"As long as you can fulfill your words, I'll be content," she said, her voice carrying a faint smile.

Lin Yuyan had tempered her expectations over the years, but the flicker of hope remained; she wanted Mu Chen to be ambitious, to be a man of his word.

"Ah, empty promises. I hear the Moon of the Nile necklace is up for auction in Xiangjiang. Weren't you planning to gift Lin Yuyan 'the entire world'? Why don't you start by gifting her that?"

Before the sentiment could settle, a voice rang out from the crowd.

Immediately.

The roar of laughter was even louder!

The Moon of the Nile was no ordinary trinket; it was a masterpiece created by the world-renowned jewelry designer Roman, who had spent more than half his life crafting it.

The opening bid at the Fragrant River Auction House was a staggering one billion!

In Chuyang City, hardly anyone could afford such an extravagant piece—least of all, Mu Chen.

"Let's go," Lin Yuyan said softly, her voice tinged with resignation.

She had heard enough disparaging remarks for one day.

The Moon of the Nile was the dream of countless women, and Lin Yuyan was no exception.

Her eyes betrayed a hint of longing and envy as she wondered, "Who will be the lucky woman to wear such a piece?"

Mu Chen observed it all—the unspoken dreams, the veiled disappointments—

And in that moment, he knew he had more to make up for than he had even realized.

… ….

Early the next morning, Mu Chen's phone buzzed with a call from Murong Feng.

"We've successfully acquired all the villas in Cloud Peak," Murong Feng announced.

"How much did it cost?" Mu Chen inquired.

His question wasn't rooted in frugality, but rather in gauging Murong Feng's efficiency and capabilities.

"We spent a total of 5 billion," Murong Feng responded.

Ever since he had officially become the contact person between Lin Loong and the Dragon King's Hall, he had felt that his money was flowing like water!

"Excellent," Mu Chen said, nodding in satisfaction.

The villas at Cloud Peak were prime real estate, owned by high-profile individuals.

Acquiring them was no small feat, and doing it for 5 billion in a single day was impressive by any standard.

Just as he hung up the phone, Lin Yuyan approached him.

"Mu Chen, can you come with me for a moment?"

she asked.

A few minutes later.

Honey, who are we going to pick up?"

Mu Chen asked while on their way.

Mu Chen had initially wanted to ride his bike, but Lin Yuyan insisted they drive a car.

"We're going to the airport to pick up my cousin Zhou Li and her husband.

It's a rare visit for them, so we should make them feel welcome," she explained, gazing at the landscape outside the car window.

"Zhou …Zhou Li!? "

Mu Chen couldn't help but grimace.

This was a woman with a distinct air of superiority, who had never missed an opportunity to belittle him in the past.

Just thinking about her made his head ache.

Half an hour later, they arrived at the airport.

"Cousin, over here!"

Zhou Li called out, finally breaking free from the crowd to greet Lin Yuyan.

Beside her stood a man in a suit, his hair neatly combed back.

"Cousin, meet my husband, Chen Henry,"

Zhou Li introduced. "Henry, this is my cousin Lin Yuyan."

"Hello!"

The moment Chen Henry laid eyes on Lin Yuyan, his face lit up.

'Such beauty exists in this world?' he seemed to think.

"Hello, this is my husband, Mu Chen,"

Lin Yuyan introduced politely.

"Ah, so this is the infamous Mu Chen you've always talked about, darling?"

Chen Henry ignored Mu Chen's extended hand and instead turned to Zhou Li for confirmation.

"Yes, but just ignore him," Zhou Li responded, casting a disdainful glance at Mu Chen before addressing Lin Yuyan. "I can't believe you're still with this guy. Is he still jobless? What were you thinking, marrying such a deadbeat?"

A hint of embarrassment crossed Lin Yuyan's face.

"And let me tell you, Yuyan, although you might be prettier than me, you're certainly not as fortunate. My husband owns a supermarket chain in the United States and has assets worth over a hundred million!

"We're back not only to visit but also to assess the economic climate here. Henry is considering reinvesting some of his assets in this country,"

Zhou Li boasted as they walked.

"Oh, it's nothing special," Chen Henry said, feigning modesty.

Yet when his eyes met Mu Chen's, they flashed with a mix of disdain and jealousy.

'The universe is truly unjust,' he seemed to think, 'How could a man of so little substance deserve such a stunning wife?'

"Actually, if Mu Chen is looking for work, he could join my company," Chen Henry suggested, locking eyes with Lin Yuyan. "Though I suppose his options would be limited to security or cleaning, given his educational background."

It was as if belittling Mu Chen made him feel more significant in some way.

Mu Chen remained silent, his expression cool and impassive.

"So, what are your plans for this visit? Maybe spend some time in your hometown or explore a bit?"

Keen to shift the conversation, Lin Yuyan interjected.

"Well, my husband is acquainted with the owner of the villa at Cloud Peak. We're planning to visit there today."

Zhou Li grinned, a self-satisfied look on her face.

She made it sound like an enormous privilege, considering that the villas were occupied by the elite families of Chuyang City.

To be able to take a look was deemed a great honor!

Hearing this, Mu Chen suddenly came to a stop.

His expression was unreadable but undoubtedly thoughtful.