Manager Chen suddenly realized something was wrong, and his voice began to stutter. "N-No, that's not it. This woman claimed to have a platinum card, but we've never seen her before. She must be a fraud…"
"Idiot!"
General Manager Zhou quickly walked over to stand in front of Mu Beiyin. The moment he saw the card, he nearly fainted.
This type of platinum card—there are only two in the entire world!
One is in the hands of Huo Shiqing, the head of the Huo Financial Group. The other was given by their big boss years ago to a very important guest.
Regardless of whose card it was, one thing was certain—he couldn't afford to offend this woman!
GM Zhou's legs were shaking as he spoke, his voice filled with respect and flattery. "Miss, may I ask your name?"
Everyone was dumbfounded, speechless as they watched GM Zhou bow and scrape in front of Mu Beiyin.
Fang Xuan was practically going mad. This couldn't be right! How could Mu Beiyin possibly be a platinum card holder?!
Mu Beiyin glanced at Fang Xuan and suddenly gave a faint smile. "My surname is Mu."
Mu? GM Zhou immediately connected the dots between Mu Beiyin and Mu Qianrou, and cursed Manager Chen inwardly for being blind. He personally went to make coffee for Mu Beiyin and, sweating profusely, asked,"Miss Mu, is there anything we can do for you?"
A platinum card guest visiting their mall was the greatest honor possible! Even if he had to pay out of his own pocket, GM Zhou was determined to keep her.
But Mu Beiyin looked disinterested and said coolly, "There's nothing you can do."
"I had my eye on a pair of couple's watches, but Madam Song said if Manager Chen dared sell them to me, it would mean offending the Song family. So, Manager Chen was about to kick me out."
About to kick me out…
GM Zhou broke out in a cold sweat and gave a start. "Miss Mu! You are a most esteemed guest of ours—no one has the right to drive you away! May I ask which pair of watches you liked? I'd be honored to purchase them on your behalf—as an apology!"
Mu Beiyin remained calm and indifferent.
GM Zhou grew anxious and glared at Manager Chen, shouting, "What are you waiting for? Wrap up the watches Miss Mu picked!"
Fang Xuan was completely bewildered by GM Zhou's reaction and stammered,"GM Zhou, there must be a mistake! Mu Beiyin is just a country bumpkin. The watch she picked only costs 300,000. That platinum card must be fake!"
"Shut up!" GM Zhou snapped in disgust. "The Song family claims to be a century-old noble house, and yet they allowed someone like you to marry in? Do you think I don't know whether a platinum card is real or not?"
It was the first time someone had reprimanded Fang Xuan so harshly. She was instantly humiliated and screamed,"Even Qianrou doesn't have a platinum card—how could that b*tch possibly have one?! There must be a mistake!"
If Mu Beiyin was better than Mu Qianrou, wouldn't that mean Ling Qian chose the wrong person? She couldn't allow that!
Mu Qianrou's face turned pale. She bit her lip and silently cried, tears streaming down her cheeks.
Mu Beiyin sneered at the two women and said casually,"GM Zhou, you see, it's not that I don't want to stay. It's just that Madam Song clearly doesn't welcome me."
"Plus, the Song family is one of your store's major clients. It's understandable that Manager Chen wouldn't think much of me."
"It's just a watch—easy enough to find elsewhere. I won't trouble you any longer."
With that, she turned and walked toward the exit.
GM Zhou's face turned ashen. He glared viciously at Fang Xuan and declared,"I hereby announce that the Song family is blacklisted from our mall! No member of the Song family is ever to set foot in here again! Madam Song, please return the watch you picked out!"
"And you, Manager Chen! You snubbed the poor and flattered the powerful, driving away a true VIP. You're fired—leave with the Song family!"
Fang Xuan stared in shock, GM Zhou's words echoing in her head.
The Song family… blacklisted… blacklisted…!
This was the largest luxury shopping mall in Ancheng, a favorite destination for the elite socialites and wealthy women.
If the Song family was blacklisted—and because of her—she'd become a total laughingstock!
GM Zhou ignored them and turned to Mu Beiyin. "Miss Mu, are you satisfied with this arrangement?"
Mu Beiyin blinked and smiled faintly. "Not bad. Seems GM Zhou is quite sincere. I'll keep shopping, then."
GM Zhou nearly collapsed from relief. Thank goodness… thank goodness he managed to keep her!
Mu Beiyin said offhandedly, "Oh, by the way, GM Zhou. Madam Song already bought that pair of couple's watches for 3.88 million. Why not let her keep them? Money's still money, right?"
GM Zhou had no idea what Mu Beiyin was planning but immediately agreed, "Of course! I'll issue the invoice right away."
Beep—Fang Xuan's card was charged 3.88 million. The couple's watches engraved with "One life, one love, only for you" were handed over to Mu Qianrou.
Mu Beiyin smiled faintly. "Sister, I wish you a lifetime of love and harmony with the man I no longer want. Goodbye."
Mu Qianrou felt the watch burning in her hands, as if mocking her foolishness.
Today, not only had Mu Beiyin completely stolen the spotlight, but they were also kicked out. And then there was that final remark…
From now on, every time someone saw those watches, they'd remember this moment.
The Song family was blacklisted. Song Lingqian was the man Mu Beiyin didn't want. She had been publicly labeled a homewrecker…
She spent 3.88 million—just to buy a joke!
Fang Xuan was livid, nearly losing her mind. She gritted her teeth and shouted:"Fine, we'll go! But Mu Beiyin, just so you know—Mr. Huo Shiqing has invited Qianrou to the Yujing Garden villa as a guest. She'll soon be his VIP!"
"And when that happens, if you offend Qianrou, you're offending Mr. Huo! Just wait and see!"
Mu Beiyin watched their retreating figures and blinked.
Huo Shiqing invited Mu Qianrou to Yujing Garden?
Rumor had it Old Master Song was increasingly dissatisfied with Song Lingqian. Song Lingqian was looking for a new backer, and Fang Xuan's family was trying to attach themselves to the Song family's future heir.
Was that the reason?
"Miss Mu, here's your couple's watch," GM Zhou said as he personally wrapped it up. He hesitated for a moment, then asked,"If I may be so bold… is this platinum card Mr. Huo Shiqing's? Or does it belong to…"
Mu Beiyin raised an eyebrow. There were only two such cards in the world—one was hers. And now it seemed the other belonged to Huo Shiqing?
She replied calmly,"It was given to me five years ago by your boss personally. I hope GM Zhou will keep this a secret."
GM Zhou's eyes widened in shock—he nearly knelt to her on the spot!
So Mu Beiyin was the person from five years ago!
No wonder. Of course it had to be kept secret. If word got out, people would be terrified. Who would've thought the eldest daughter cast out by the Mu family had such powerful connections?
Half an hour later, Mu Beiyin returned to Yujing Garden.
In the study, Bai Zhi was excitedly reporting, "Sir! Madam really did go buy a couple's watch! I asked around—it's a stunning design. You'll love it!"
Huo Shiqing paused while flipping through his book.
Bai Zhi added with some confusion, "But I also heard Madam used a platinum card… Sir, did you give her yours?"
Platinum card… Huo Shiqing narrowed his eyes sharply.
No. His card was still with him. So whose platinum card did Mu Beiyin use?
Just then, Mu Beiyin ran in and pushed open the study door.
"Huo Shiqing, I got you a gift!"