In fact, Rain was not the only person stunned by the extravagant spectacle unfolding.
The commotion had gradually attracted the attention of nearly everyone passing through the area.
Guests entering the hotel slowed their steps.
Those leaving turned back for another look.
A few people who had originally been occupied with their own conversations quietly drifted toward the entrance, gathering in small groups as they exchanged curious glances.
“Who do you think has the courage to make such a grand display outside the Bvlgari Hotel?”
“It looks like a father is preparing a surprise for his daughter,” another person replied thoughtfully.
“In Shanghai, among the five great families, only three are known to have daughters of this generation, the Song family, the Chen family, and the Qing family.
The Zhang family has only one young master, while the Si family has two sons.”
“But why would any of those families create such a commotion in public?
Those old families have always valued face and reputation.
If this really belonged to one of them, there should at least be assistants or family representatives waiting here.”
“That is true.”
“Perhaps they have not arrived yet.”
“Who knows?
Let us wait and see.
In Shanghai, strange things happen every day.”
The group exchanged meaningful looks.
Naturally, their curiosity was not entirely innocent.
If the person receiving such an extravagant surprise truly belonged to one of Shanghai’s great families, then perhaps they might find an opportunity to exchange a few words with them.
For ordinary wealthy people, coming into contact with those families was already difficult.
Opportunities like this did not appear every day.
As the saying went, even if one could not climb the dragon’s gate, merely standing near it was enough to broaden one’s horizons.
Meanwhile, the hotel employees were just as curious.
However, years of professional training had taught them to control their expressions.
No one openly gathered around the delivery truck.
At least, not openly.
Yet, almost every employee passing through the lobby seemed to find some perfectly reasonable excuse to slow down near the entrance.
Everyone was waiting to see exactly who this mysterious and fortunate daughter was.
Then…
Ding.
The sound of the exclusive golden elevator echoed through the lobby.
Instantly, countless pairs of eyes turned in that direction.
Mu Wanqing stepped out.
She was followed closely by her personal butler.
The moment she appeared, the atmosphere inside the lobby changed subtly.
She was dressed in the Zara tailored suit that had been selected for her earlier, its muted sage-teal shade giving her an unexpectedly elegant and refined appearance.
The fitted silhouette emphasized her slender figure without appearing overly mature, while her youthful features created a striking contrast with the calm confidence she now carried.
Perhaps it was because she had spent what felt like months studying inside the Virtual Mastery Room.
Perhaps it was because, for the first time in her life, she was no longer worrying about whether there would be enough food waiting for her at home.
Or perhaps it was simply because her circumstances had changed.
Whatever the reason, the girl who walked out of the golden elevator no longer looked like someone who belonged in the cramped and gloomy apartment of Hongkou District.
She looked entirely at home amid the glittering luxury of the Bvlgari Hotel.
The lobby manager, who had been waiting beside the elevator for some time, immediately stepped forward.
A flattering smile appeared on his face, “Miss Mu, good evening.
We have been expecting your arrival.
Allow me to introduce myself.
I am the lobby manager of the hotel.”
Mu Wanqing stopped.
She turned toward him and frowned slightly, “Where were you this morning?”
The smile on the lobby manager’s face immediately stiffened.
Cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
Of course, he knew exactly what had happened that morning.
The incident involving Mu Wanqing had already caused a storm within the hotel.
The general manager had personally dealt with several employees, and the entire management team had been severely reprimanded.
As the lobby manager, he had also been held responsible for failing to appear during such a serious disturbance.
Were it not for his years of service to the hotel, he would likely have been dismissed on the spot.
Instead, he had received a severe disciplinary warning and narrowly managed to retain his position.
He immediately lowered his head respectfully, “Miss Mu, regarding what happened this morning, I sincerely apologize.
The hotel has already dealt with everyone responsible for causing you discomfort.
Please rest assured that nothing like this will happen again.” He paused before continuing carefully, “As an additional gesture of apology, the hotel will prepare a gift for you tomorrow.
It will be personally delivered to your suite by your hotel butler.”
Mu Wanqing blinked.
To be honest, she had only asked out of curiosity.
She had not expected the man to become so nervous.
After all, her experience that morning had indeed been terrible, but by now the matter had already been resolved.
She waved her hand casually, “It is fine.
I was only asking.”
The lobby manager secretly released the breath he had been holding, “Thank you for your understanding, Miss Mu.”
Mu Wanqing nodded and continued walking toward the entrance.
The lobby manager immediately followed behind her, while the butler maintained his proper position at her side.
However, the moment Mu Wanqing approached the hotel’s glass doors, her footsteps suddenly stopped and eyes widened, “What is going on?”
Outside, the entrance was crowded with people.
A large decorated truck stood prominently before the hotel.
Colorful balloons surrounded it, and several professionally dressed staff members stood nearby as though they were waiting for someone extremely important.
Before Mu Wanqing could make sense of the situation, a cheerful voice suddenly erupted inside her mind.
[Surprise!]
System 888’s voice was practically overflowing with excitement.
[My dear daughter, are you surprised?
I knew you would like it!
Go on, go and receive your reward.
Your father painstakingly arranged everything for you.]
Mu Wanqing’s expression immediately became complicated.
“System…” Mu Wanqing stared at the extravagant scene outside, “Why are there so many people?”
She had barely stepped into view when she became the center of attention.
The moment the crowd saw her walking toward the entrance with the hotel manager and her personal butler following behind, their speculation intensified.
“Could she be the person receiving the surprise?”
“That is possible.”
“Look at the way the hotel staff are treating her.”
“She must be someone important.”
And then, that speculation hit the bull’s-eye.
The man standing beside the truck immediately noticed Mu Wanqing and his eyes lit up.
He quickly walked toward her.
The crowd instinctively moved aside.
The man was dressed in an impeccably tailored suit and carried himself with the polished manner of someone accustomed to handling important clients.
In his hands was an enormous bouquet of Juliet roses.
He stopped before Mu Wanqing and respectfully presented the flowers to her, “Miss Mu.” Mu Wanqing stared at him blankly.
The man smiled politely, “My name is Andrew Wei.
According to your father’s instructions, I am responsible for presenting your surprise to you.”
Mu Wanqing finally stepped outside.
Only then did she fully see the enormous truck and the extravagant decorations surrounding it.
However, the first thing that caught her attention was not the flowers.
It was the enormous red banner.
TO DADDY’S LITTLE PRINCESS
Mu Wanqing froze.
Her cheeks immediately turned red.
A wave of embarrassment rushed over her.
She slowly turned her head.
“System…”
Inside her mind, System 888 completely misunderstood her reaction.
[There, there, my daughter.
Your father knows that you are overwhelmed.
From now on, as long as you work hard, I will make sure you receive the best rewards.]
“I am not crying!” Mu Wanqing protested internally.
Her face became even redder, “Who told you that I am crying?”
System 888 remained completely unconvinced.
[Children always become emotional when their fathers care for them.]
“System 888!”
[Call me Daddy.]
Mu Wanqing nearly choked, “Absolutely not!”
Meanwhile, the people around her had absolutely no idea that an intense argument was taking place inside Mu Wanqing’s mind.
Their attention was focused entirely on her.
And many of them were stunned.
The girl standing beneath the hotel entrance lights was breathtaking.
Her face still carried the softness of youth, yet her features were striking enough to attract attention immediately.
Her expression was slightly embarrassed, making her appear even more vivid and approachable.
The elegant suit she wore was clearly from an ordinary commercial brand.
Yet somehow, when she wore it, it did not appear ordinary at all.
It was as though the clothes themselves had become more valuable simply because they were on her.
Inside Rain’s livestream, the comment section exploded.
The number of viewers continued rising rapidly, and by now it was already close half a million.
(OH MY GOD!!!
DID I JUST SEE THE REAL HEIRESS?!)
(Sister Rain, zoom in!
Zoom in!
I want to see her clearly!)
(Forget zooming in.
Did you see how beautiful she is?
My screen nearly cracked from her beauty!)
(I have seen many celebrities, but I swear, she is prettier than most actresses in the entertainment industry.)
(My mother just saw the livestream and asked me whether she could become her mother-in-law.
What should I do?)
(Dream on.
She is beautiful, rich, and has a father who spoils her like this.
Why would she even look at you?)
(My brother, wake up.
You should first look at yourself in the mirror.)
(Hahahahaha, ruthless!)
Another comment suddenly appeared.
(Wait…
what brand is she wearing?)
Several viewers immediately began examining the screen.
(Isn’t that Zara?)
(I think so.)
(Yes!
That is definitely Zara!)
The comments paused for only a second before another wave arrived.
(She is wearing Zara just like us, but why does her Zara look like something from a luxury fashion show?)
(After seeing her, my understanding of the world has changed.)
(Clothes make the person?
No.
She makes the clothes.)
(THAT WAS DEEP!)
(Exactly!
Give the clothes to me and I will look like a delivery worker.)
(Give them to her and suddenly I feel like Zara should increase its prices.)
(Hahahahaha!)
(Forget Zara!
Can everyone please focus?!)
(Yes!
What exactly is inside that truck?)
(That is what we are all waiting for!)
(Show us the truck, Sister Rain!
The mystery is killing me!)
Rain, who had been silently reading the rapidly flooding comments, swallowed nervously.
Her eyes moved to Mu Wanqing and she herself was little flustered, Afterall seeing shuch a exquisite face was indeed rate.
Her cheeks immediately turned red and she suddenly started doubting her gender.
Andrew Wei turned toward the enormous delivery truck and raised one hand.
The men and women standing beside the red banner immediately moved into formation, arranging themselves neatly on either side of it.
Then…
Pop!
Pop!
Pop!
Party poppers exploded simultaneously.
A shower of colorful confetti burst into the air and drifted across the entrance.
Andrew Wei smiled and gave another respectful nod, “Now, Miss Mu, please allow us to present your surprise.”
The heavy gates of the cargo container slowly began to open.
Everyone unconsciously held their breath.
The crowd fell silent.
Inside Rain’s livestream, even the normally uncontrollable comment section seemed to pause.
Half million viewers stared at their screens.
No one wanted to miss what was about to appear.
The metal doors continued to open slowly, until the interior of the container was finally revealed.
Then, gasps erupted from every direction.
“Oh my God…”
“That is impossible.”
“Am I seeing things?”
“Quick!
Someone tell me I am dreaming!”
Mu Wanqing stood completely still.
Her eyes widened as she stared into the container.
For several seconds, her mind seemed to stop functioning.
Her voice was almost hollow, “That’s my reward?”
System 888 suddenly became unusually shy.
[Yes.
How is it?
Are you shocked?]
Before she could speak anything, Andrew Wei stepped forward at precisely the right moment.
His voice became professional and formal, “Miss Mu, please allow me to introduce your surprise, ‘The Bugatti Centodieci’….”
The name alone caused several people in the crowd to inhale sharply.
Andrew Wei continued, “This particular unit was flown directly from the Bugatti atelier in Molsheim, France.
Throughout the entire journey, it remained inside a climate-controlled cargo container and was escorted under professional supervision to ensure that not even the smallest scratch touched its finish.” His hand moved toward the vehicle, “Under the hood is an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine producing approximately sixteen hundred horsepower.
It accelerates from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour in roughly 2.4 seconds, while its top speed is electronically limited to 380 kilometers per hour.
The interior has been customized with hand-stitched Hermès Niloticus crocodile leather, specially selected to complement this particular vehicle.
Including transportation, import duties, customs clearance, and all related procedures, the estimated value of this vehicle stands at approximately ninety-two million yuan.”
Andrew Wei paused deliberately, allowing the information to settle.
Then his voice lowered slightly, “But, Miss Mu…
the price is not truly the point.” His gaze returned to the Bugatti, “Bugatti produced only ten Centodieci models in the entire world.
Every single one was allocated before production officially began, and ownership was limited to clients personally approved by the manufacturer, except one which was kept in facility, and that last piece now belongs to you.
This vehicle is the only Centodieci currently present within mainland China.
There is no second unit.” His words became increasingly solemn, “There is no waiting list.
There is no future allocation.
What stands before you now is, quite literally, the only Bugatti Centodieci of its kind within this country’s borders.”
Andrew Wei smiled faintly.
The expression on his face almost suggested that even he found the situation absurd, “Whoever owns this vehicle does not merely own a Bugatti.” He paused, “They own the only proof that this particular Bugatti has ever entered this country.”
Mu Wanqing remained speechless for a long time.
Her gaze moved between the magnificent car and the delivery representative standing before her.
Only then did she finally remember System 888’s earlier question and she answered honestly, “Yes, I am shocked.”
System 888 immediately became delighted.
Andrew Wei, however, misunderstood her reaction completely.
Naturally, such a surprise would leave anyone speechless.
He immediately presented several documents to Mu Wanqing, “Miss Mu, all the necessary documents have already been prepared.
You only need to sign the ownership documents and the delivery confirmation.”
Mu Wanqing nodded absentmindedly.
Her brain still had not fully recovered from the shock.
She accepted the documents and signed them one after another.
Four signatures later, everything was complete.
Andrew Wei respectfully accepted the paperwork.
A staff member then stepped forward and handed Mu Wanqing two beautifully packaged boxes.
The first was a specially designed key box.
The second was a distinctive orange box.
Andrew Wei immediately explained, “Miss Mu, the first box contains both sets of keys, along with the relevant ownership and registration documents.” He then gestured toward the orange box, “The second is from Hermès.
Inside is a custom-designed Kelly bag, size twenty-four, created specifically to complement the interior design of your vehicle.”
Mu Wanqing stared at the orange box.
Andrew Wei smiled politely, “Please rest assured, Miss Mu.
This particular Kelly was specially commissioned for you.
Its design specifications are exclusive to this order.”
Mu Wanqing could only nod.
At this moment, she felt that her ability to be surprised had already reached its limit.
Andrew turned toward the delivery truck and raised his hand once again, “Miss Mu, we will now bring your vehicle down.
Our team has extensive experience handling high-value vehicles.
Please rest assured that every precaution will be taken.
You will not need to start the vehicle today.
You will be the first person to drive it yourself.”
With that, several professionally trained staff members entered the cargo container.
Specialized equipment was brought forward.
Every movement was slow, careful and precise.
The entire crowd watched without blinking.
The atmosphere had become so quiet that one could almost hear a needle fall to the ground.
After hearing Andrew Wei’s explanation, everyone finally understood what they were looking at.
The ninety-two million yuan price tag was shocking.
But it was not what truly terrified them.
Money could eventually be earned.
However, exclusivity could not be purchased simply because one possessed money.
Only ten existed in the entire world.
And this was the only one in mainland China.
The question now occupying everyone’s mind was no longer, How expensive is this car?
Instead, it was, Who exactly is this miss Mu?
The vehicle was slowly brought down from the container.
And then the crowd erupted once again.
The sleek body of the Bugatti finally emerged completely into view.
Its extraordinary teal-colored finish shimmered beneath the lights.
The design was aggressive yet elegant, futuristic yet unmistakably luxurious.
It did not look like an ordinary vehicle.
It looked like something that belonged in a museum.
Or perhaps behind the glass walls of a private collection owned by someone unimaginably wealthy.
Yet the most shocking thing was still to come.
Someone suddenly screamed from the crowd.
“Oh my God!” The voice was so loud that everyone jumped, “Look at the license plate!”
Instantly, countless people turned their attention toward the front of the vehicle.
Then another silence fell
Even Mu Wanqing froze.
Her eyes slowly widened.
The license plate carried a Beijing registration, and the number displayed upon it was, 8888?
For a moment, no one spoke.
Then the crowd exploded.
“Four eights?!”
“That cannot be real!”
“How much would something like that even cost?”
The significance of the number was obvious to everyone present.
In Chinese culture, the number eight was considered one of the most auspicious numbers.
Its pronunciation was associated with prosperity and wealth.
For generations, businessmen and wealthy families had competed for telephone numbers, license plates, addresses, and anything else containing multiple eights.
The more eights there were, the greater the symbolism of prosperity.
And naturally, the higher the price people were willing to pay.
A license plate containing four consecutive eights was not something that could simply be purchased at an ordinary price.
Such a number was rare enough to make countless wealthy people fight over it at auctions.
And now, It was attached to a ninety-two-million-yuan Bugatti Centodieci.
Mu Wanqing was stunned beyond words.
Inside her mind, System 888 began speaking once again.
[It is a Beijing license plate.
Because one day, you will go to Beijing for university.
And because this is Daddy’s first reward for you, I specially selected the number 8888.]
Mu Wanqing’s eyelashes trembled.
The system spoke proudly.
[I wish my daughter a prosperous and fortunate life.
And as your father, I will make sure that you receive the best of everything.]
Something inside Mu Wanqing suddenly collapsed.
Her eyes slowly turned red.
For two lifetimes, she had lived without ever truly understanding what it meant to be cared for.
In her previous life, she had struggled constantly.
She had learned to endure hunger and humiliation.
To endure being treated as though her existence was nothing more than a burden.
Even in this life, she had believed that she would eventually have to rely entirely upon herself.
But today in a single day, someone had prepared a reward for her with such ridiculous care and enthusiasm.
Mu Wanqing slowly looked toward the enormous red banner.
TO DADDY’S LITTLE PRINCESS
The words blurred before her eyes and for the first time, she did not feel embarrassed by them.
Instead, her chest tightened.
So…
this is what having a father feels like.
The realization struck her harder than she expected.
Mu Wanqing had lived through two lifetimes.
Yet she had never received such uncomplicated care.
No one had ever stood behind her and said, “You are my child.
You deserve the best.”
Her lips trembled.
The tears she had been desperately trying to control finally fell.
System 888 immediately panicked.
[Child?]
Mu Wanqing lowered her head.
Her shoulders trembled slightly.
Then she finally whispered, “Thank you…”
Inside her mind, System 888 became completely silent.
Mu Wanqing wiped her tears, but more continued to fall.
Her voice was soft, almost inaudible, “Thank you, Daddy.”