“Brother Zhang, did you see it?
Tell me you saw it too!”
The moment Zhang Jianjun answered the call, Chen Gang’s excited voice practically exploded through the phone.
Zhang Jianjun was so startled that he immediately pulled the phone away from his ear, “Chen Gang, what is wrong with you?” he asked in disbelief.
“Why are you calling at this hour and shouting like someone has set fire to your house?
If your old man hears you making this much noise, he will definitely have something to say.”
Chen Gang ignored every word, “I knew it!
I knew you wouldn’t have seen it!” he shouted excitedly.
“Quickly, immediately open Weibo!
Something huge has happened in Shanghai!”
Zhang Jianjun sighed helplessly.
Still, curiosity got the better of him.
He exited his game interface and opened Weibo on his computer.
The moment the homepage loaded, his eyes were drawn toward the trending list.
Several bright red topics had already climbed to the top as he clicked onto one of the topics his expression gradually changed.
Chen Gang, who could barely contain himself on the other end of the call, immediately began talking again, “Apparently, some young lady from Beijing has come to Shanghai and is staying at the Bvlgari Hotel.
Her father surprised her with a Bugatti Centodieci!”
“And that is not even the craziest part!
The license plate is 8888!
Brother Zhang, do you understand what that means?
A super-rare luxury car with that kind of number plate!
Her father just casually bought it and gave it to his daughter as though he were handing her a new mobile phone!”
As Chen Gang rambled excitedly, Zhang Jianjun silently scrolled through the videos, photographs, and thousands upon thousands of comments.
The more he read, the more interested he became.
After all, what young man did not dream of owning a car like that?
Even Zhang Jianjun could not deny that his heart stirred slightly at the sight of the sleek teal-colored beast gliding through Shanghai’s streets.
Chen Gang was still talking, “I searched online, only ten of those cars were ever produced!
Nine were allocated to clients personally recommended through Bugatti’s highest management, while the final one was kept by the company as a display and collection piece for more than a year.
During that time, wealthy collectors were supposedly willing to pay tens of millions of dollars for it, but they were all rejected!
The factory kept saying that the car had already been reserved for someone.
And now, suddenly, it has appeared in Shanghai!”
Zhang Jianjun finally stopped scrolling.
He leaned back slightly in his chair, “Do you know which family brought the car into China?”
Chen Gang shook his head, “No idea.
But Brother Zhang, weren’t you in the Capital for the past three years?
You must know something, right?
There cannot be many families in Beijing capable of buying a car like that and obtaining such a license plate.”
Zhang Jianjun’s fingers paused over the mouse, “I don’t know,” he said slowly.
“You know better than anyone how mysterious those Beijing families can be.
Many of the truly powerful people never appear on the surface.” Then, suddenly, something occurred to him, “Wait.”
Chen Gang immediately sat upright, “What?
What did you remember?
Brother Zhang, don’t keep me hanging.
Quickly, tell me!”
Zhang Jianjun narrowed his eyes thoughtfully, “My grandfather once mentioned something to me.
He told me that within Beijing, there are several old aristocratic families that rarely appear in public.
Their wealth is not something that can simply be measured by company rankings or Forbes lists.
Some of them have accumulated connections and influence over generations.
And among those families, there is supposedly one that is famous for spoiling its daughter.
Apparently, she is the only daughter born within four generations of the family.
From what Grandfather said, the entire family treasures her like a pearl held in the palm of the hand.”
Chen Gang immediately slapped his thigh, “I knew it!
That must be her!”
“It is only speculation,” Zhang Jianjun reminded him calmly.
“But it makes sense!” Chen Gang insisted.
“Who else could casually receive a Bugatti Centodieci as a gift?
Brother Zhang, do you think there is any way we can meet her?”
Zhang Jianjun frowned, “Why?”
Chen Gang immediately answered without shame, “I want to see that car up close!” Then he added honestly, “And if Heaven is kind enough, perhaps experience what it feels like to drive it.”
Zhang Jianjun nearly laughed, “Stop dreaming.
Why would a young lady of that status suddenly appear in front of you?” Zhang Jianjun asked helplessly.
“And if our speculation is correct, and she truly belongs to one of those hidden aristocratic families, then you had better be cautious even if you do meet her.
Our families may be wealthy, but wealth and power are not the same thing.
We have money.
Families like theirs may possess influence accumulated over generations.
If you offend the wrong person, money will not necessarily be enough to solve the problem.”
Chen Gang’s excitement visibly deflated.
Even through the phone, Zhang Jianjun could imagine his friend’s expression.
“Ah, Brother Zhang, why are you pouring cold water over me?”
“I am simply telling you the truth.”
Chen Gang sighed, “But wouldn’t it still be good if we could at least meet her?
If we managed to form some kind of connection, even just a casual acquaintance, it could be beneficial in the future.”
Zhang Jianjun fell silent.
Chen Gang was not entirely wrong.
In their circle, connections mattered.
Sometimes, knowing the right person was more valuable than possessing a hundred million yuan.
However, Zhang Jianjun also understood how absurdly small the chances were.
Shanghai was enormous.
Even if that mysterious young lady was currently somewhere within the city, how could they possibly encounter her?
Still, he did not wish to completely discourage his friend.
He merely hummed, “We’ll see.” Then, before Chen Gang could continue his excited rambling, Zhang Jianjun ended the call.
Meanwhile, completely unaware that two young masters of Shanghai were discussing her mysterious identity, Mu Wanqing was enjoying every second of the journey.
The Bugatti Centodieci moved smoothly through the illuminated streets.
Even at moderate speed, its presence was impossible to ignore.
The low, resonant growl of the engine vibrated through the cabin and settled deep within her chest.
Every time the speed increased slightly, Mu Wanqing could feel the restrained power beneath her.
It was exhilarating.
Her hands and legs were moving without her conscious control.
She was sitting behind the steering wheel, yet at the same time, she felt strangely like a passenger inside her own body.
System 888 controlled the movements of her hands and feet with precise permission, guiding every action.
It should have felt frightening.
Yet strangely, it did not.
Instead, it felt like floating through a dream.
A dream in which someone else was guiding her safely through a world she had never experienced before.
The interior of the car carried a faint and luxurious scent of new leather warm wood.
Something subtle and expensive that Mu Wanqing could not identify.
There was even the faint lingering trace of its long journey across the ocean, as though the car itself still carried a memory of France within its seams.
The custom leather beneath her fingertips was unbelievably soft.
Cool when first touched, then gradually warming beneath her skin.
Mu Wanqing could not help running her fingers lightly over the material.
“Daddy, the feeling is Surreal.”
System 888 immediately sounded proud.
[Of course it does.
Do you think Daddy would give his daughter something ordinary?]
A faint smile still appeared on Mu Wanqing’s lips.
Outside the windows, Shanghai stretched endlessly beneath the night sky.
The Bund glittered in the distance.
Gold and blue neon lights reflected across the streets, while the Huangpu River carried broken fragments of the city’s illumination across its dark surface.
Mu Wanqing looked through the windshield, her eyes reflecting the lights of Shanghai.
For someone who had spent two lifetimes struggling merely to survive, the moment felt almost unreal.
The Bugatti continued forward.
Even when trapped in the slower pace of downtown traffic, the Centodieci felt as though it were politely restraining a wild beast.
Its engine murmured deeply, drawing attention wherever it went.
People turned their heads.
Drivers glanced repeatedly through their windows.
Pedestrians stopped walking.
And almost unconsciously, the surrounding vehicles began giving way.
No one wanted to get too close.
After all, even if someone possessed excellent driving skills, accidents could happen.
And nobody wanted to discover how expensive a mistake involving a Bugatti Centodieci could be.
Mu Wanqing suddenly remembered that she was not alone.
She had been so absorbed in the strange, exhilarating experience that she had almost forgotten about the person beside her.
Turning her head, she looked toward the passenger seat.
Rain was sitting as stiffly as a student caught secretly playing with her phone during class.
Mu Wanqing could not help laughing, “How is it?” she asked.
“Do you like it?”
Rain nearly jumped out of her seat.
The sudden question startled her so badly that her phone almost slipped from her hands.
She had been secretly filming the experience for her livestream, carefully keeping the camera away from Mu Wanqing while occasionally capturing the magnificent interior of the car and the glittering streets outside.
Seeing her reaction, Mu Wanqing chuckled, “You do not have to be so nervous.” Mu Wanqing smiled warmly, “In fact, I prefer it when you are lively.
I have watched your livestreams before.
That is the Rain I like watching.”
Rain stared at her in surprise.
Mu Wanqing continued, “Your viewers must also be curious about what it feels like to sit inside a Bugatti Centodieci.
So why are you sitting there like someone has placed a sword against your neck?
You can introduce it to them,” Mu Wanqing said.
“Tell them how it feels.
Let them experience it through you.
There is no need to be so reserved.”
Hearing those reassuring words, Rain finally released the breath she had been holding, “Miss Mu…
I truly do not know how I should thank you.
Although you say that you are my fan, I honestly do not think I am worthy of such praise.
Other than talking about the food I eat, what qualities do I really have?”
Mu Wanqing shook her head, “Do not say that.
You have something that many people do not have.”
Rain blinked, “What is it?”
“Positivity.” Mu Wanqing smiled, “When you smile and introduce food to your viewers, people can feel that you genuinely have a positive outlook toward life.
In this age of the internet, wherever you look, there are arguments, crime, war, conspiracies, scandals, and endless controversy.
Every day, people are fighting about something.” She turned toward Rain, “But when people enter your livestream, they simply see a girl happily talking about delicious food.”
Rain’s eyes widened slightly.
Mu Wanqing continued gently, “Do you understand how rare that is?”
Warmth slowly settled inside Rain’s heart.
No one had ever described her in such a way before.
She had always considered herself an ordinary girl who liked eating and happened to enjoy sharing her experiences with others.
She had never imagined that someone could see something so meaningful in her simple happiness.
A shy smile gradually appeared on her face, “If you truly feel that way,” Rain said softly, “then I am very fortunate.” After a moment, she hesitated.
“But…
are you sure your family will not mind that I livestreamed your car?”
Mu Wanqing immediately shook her head, “No.
Do not worry about that.
My dad is very open-minded.
He would not care about such a small matter.”
Inside her mind, System 888 immediately straightened with pride.
[Of course, I would not mind.
And this girl is not bad either.
She has a good heart.
Child, it would not hurt to keep in contact with her.]
Rain slowly raised her phone again.
Until now, she had been too nervous to properly look at the livestream interface.
However, when her eyes finally fell upon the viewer count, her entire body froze.
“W…What…?”
Mu Wanqing turned toward her, “What happened?”
Rain stared at the screen as though she had suddenly forgotten how to breathe, “One…” Her voice trembled, “One million.”
Mu Wanqing frowned slightly, “One million what?”
Rain slowly raised her head, “There are one million people watching my livestream!”
Mu Wanqing smiled knowingly, “Well, congratulations.
At this moment, you might have one of the most popular livestreams in China.
Take advantage of this opportunity,” Mu Wanqing said.
“You have been given a moment that many livestreamers can only dream about.
Do your best.”
Those words seemed to awaken something inside Rain.
Her eyes immediately brightened, “Yes!”
The familiar enthusiasm returned to her voice.
She quickly adjusted her phone and turned toward the camera.
Her smile became even brighter.
For the next several minutes, Rain enthusiastically described everything she could see.
She showed the extraordinary craftsmanship of the interior, carefully filming the luxurious details without touching anything unnecessarily.
She pointed toward the custom-made seats, describing their texture and appearance, before turning the camera toward the Shanghai streets outside.
Throughout the entire livestream, however, she was extremely careful.
The camera never once captured Mu Wanqing’s face.
Rain understood very clearly that the young woman sitting beside her had already given her more than enough.
She would not abuse that kindness.
Then she began describing the experience of riding inside the Bugatti.
Her excitement was infectious.
The viewers remained glued to their screens.
For nearly twenty minutes, Rain continued livestreaming the experience.
Eventually, however, her phone screen suddenly flashed a warning.
Her battery was running out.
Rain looked disappointed.
But eventually said goodbye to the viewers and ended the Livestream.
Rain lowered her phone and let out a long breath, “Miss Mu…
Livestream is over, I think I should get down here.”
The two girls exchanged their names properly and added each other on WeChat.
Initially, Mu Wanqing had planned to take her back to the Bvlgari Hotel.
However, Rain explained that Sister Cui had been following the livestream from another car and was already nearby.
After confirming that Rain would be safe, Mu Wanqing finally nodded, “Then be careful.”
“You too,” Rain replied.
She stepped out of the Bugatti, closing the door with extraordinary care.
Mu Wanqing watched through the window as Rain hurried toward the vehicle waiting nearby.
Then the passenger seat became empty.
The silence inside the car suddenly felt much more noticeable.
Mu Wanqing leaned back.
For some reason, she no longer found the drive as exciting as before.
System 888 immediately noticed the change in her mood.
[It is only natural that you are becoming bored.
You have not even experienced the true potential of this car yet.]
Mu Wanqing looked through the windshield at the busy streets ahead, “That is impossible, this is Shanghai.
Even at night, the traffic here is terrible.
How am I supposed to test the true potential of a car like this?”
System 888 fell silent for a moment, then suddenly asked:
[Child, why do you not go to a racing club?]
Mu Wanqing’s eyes immediately brightened, “A racing club?”
[Of course.
A private track.
There, you can properly experience the performance of the Centodieci.
No traffic lights.
No pedestrians.
No cars crawling along the road.
On a private circuit, you can finally see what this machine is capable of.]
Mu Wanqing immediately became interested, “That sounds good.” Then her expression fell slightly, “But I do not know any racing clubs.”
[Do you not have a butler?]
Mu Wanqing blinked.
Right.
She immediately took out her phone and called the hotel butler.
The call was answered before the second ring, “Miss.”
Mu Wanqing immediately asked, “Do you know any clubs with private racing tracks?”
The butler did not hesitate, “There are several, Miss.
Many of them have partnerships with our hotel.
However,” the butler continued, “considering your status and the vehicle you are driving, I would recommend Aurora Club.”
“Aurora Club?”
“Yes, Miss.”
“Where is it?”
“It is located in the southern district, near Yunding Mountain.”
Mu Wanqing nodded thoughtfully.
Then the butler suddenly asked, “Miss, Aurora Club is a private establishment.
Entry is restricted to members.
May I ask if you have a membership?”
Mu Wanqing frowned, “No.”
“I understand.” The butler’s voice remained calm, “Please do not worry.
The hotel has a partnership with Aurora Club.
I will immediately contact the hotel manager and arrange your entry.
You may proceed directly to the club.”
Mu Wanqing’s eyes brightened, “Alright.”
She ended the call and leaned back against the seat.
Inside her mind, System 888 was already eagerly waiting.
[Is everything arranged?]
Mu Wanqing smiled, “Yes, it’s settled.
Let’s go to the southern district.”
The Centodieci responded with a deep, restrained growl.
Then, beneath the command of System 888, the rarest beast on the road smoothly changed direction.
After all, the night was still young.
At the Aurora Club in Shanghai’s Southern District, the atmosphere that night was unusually quiet.
Several young men and women lounged around the private clubhouse, their expensive sports cars parked nearby beneath the brilliant lights of the racing circuit.
Bottles of beer rested on low tables, while phones were scattered between glasses and untouched snacks.
From their extravagant accessories and carefully chosen designer clothing, one thing was immediately obvious: none of them came from ordinary families.
They were the sons and daughters of wealthy and influential families in Shanghai.
Under normal circumstances, the club would have been at its liveliest at this hour.
The engines of Ferraris, Porsches, Lamborghinis, and other sports cars would have echoed across the private circuit.
Young masters would have been competing on the track, placing bets against one another and arguing loudly over lap times.
The air would have been filled with the scent of gasoline and burning rubber, accompanied by laughter, shouting, and the occasional curse whenever someone lost a wager.
But tonight was different.
Strangely enough, not a single person had entered the racing track.
Their cars remained parked.
Instead, everyone had gathered together in a loose circle, staring intently at their phones.
From time to time, someone would suddenly gasp, while others shook their heads in disbelief.
The staff members around the racing circuit exchanged confused looks.
They had worked at Aurora Club for years and had seen these young masters behave in every imaginable way.
They had witnessed drunken celebrations, fierce arguments over racing bets, and wealthy heirs spending money as casually as ordinary people spent pocket change.
Yet they had never seen the entire group abandon the racing track simply to stare at their phones.
Finally, unable to suppress his curiosity, one of the younger staff members quietly moved closer.
He did not dare approach too openly.
Instead, he remained at a respectful distance and listened carefully.
Only then did he understand what had happened.
A young man sitting near the center of the group stared at the video playing on his phone.
The video showed a sleek teal Bugatti Centodieci gliding through the streets of Shanghai.
He stared at it for a long time before suddenly letting out a deep sigh, “I suddenly feel that my life has been rather worthless.
I always thought I had everything a person could possibly want.
A wealthy family.
A company worth billions of yuan.
Parents and grandparents who love me.
A good sports car.
And all of you as friends.
But today, after watching a girl casually receive a Bugatti Centodieci from her father as a surprise, I suddenly realized just how limited my imagination has been.”
He shook his head helplessly, “Before today, I honestly thought I was living quite well.
Now I suddenly feel that I am no different from an ordinary teenager.
My outlook toward this world has simply been too narrow.”
Another young master sitting beside him nodded slowly, “That is true.” His expression was equally complicated, “Today has broadened my horizons as well.
There are far more wealthy families in this country than we can imagine.
And the truly powerful ones are not necessarily the people constantly appearing in magazines, business news, or wealth rankings.”
He took a sip of his beer and continued, “The families that truly possess generations of wealth and influence are often the most mysterious.
They keep a low profile, but when they decide to do something, their extravagance is enough to make people question everything they thought they knew.”
His gaze returned to the screen, “A Bugatti Centodieci.
Only ten exist in the entire world, and she received one as a reward.”
“Truly, the saying is correct,” someone else sighed.
“There is always a mountain beyond a mountain, and there is always a person beyond a person.”
Several people nodded in agreement.
However, not everyone shared the same opinion.
Song Anqi and Han Yiran, who were sitting slightly apart from the group, exchanged a glance before simultaneously snorting.
Song Anqi leaned back against the sofa and crossed her arms, “Gu Chengze, Xu Jiahao, both of you can stop exaggerating now.
It is only a Bugatti Centodieci.
Is there really any need to envy an unknown girl so much?”
Han Yiran immediately nodded, “Exactly.”
She rolled her eyes, “Who even knows whether she is truly some mysterious heiress?
Perhaps she is simply the daughter of a nouveau riche family.”
Both Gu Chengze and Xu Jiahao looked at each other in disbelief.
Xu Jiahao was the first to respond, “Do you honestly think an ordinary nouveau riche family could simply get their hands on a car like that?” He raised his eyebrows, “Forget the ninety million yuan.
The money is not even the most difficult part.
That car is one of only ten in the entire world.
Then there is the number plate.
Do you think anyone with money can simply walk into an office and buy such a plate?
Such plates are auctioned, you must be delusional.”
Han Yiran’s expression immediately darkened, “What do you mean by that?
Xu Jiahao, have you forgotten who you are speaking to?
I am the daughter of the Han family, one of Shanghai’s Five Great Families.
If I wanted a car like that, my family could certainly afford it.
Do you really think the Han family cannot produce ninety million yuan?”
Xu Jiahao gave a cold laugh, “Then why don’t you buy one?
Go ahead.
Ask your family to purchase one for you.
Then we can all find out whether the Han family is actually willing to spend that amount on you.”
The atmosphere immediately became awkward.
Han Yiran’s hands clenched tightly.
She gritted her teeth and glared at Xu Jiahao.
But deep inside, she already knew the answer.
Her situation within the Han family was far more complicated than outsiders imagined.
Although she was the daughter of the current successor of the Han family, and although her father certainly loved her, she had two older brothers.
From a young age, most of the family’s attention and resources had been directed toward training them to become the future heirs of the Han family.
Han Yiran, on the other hand, had been raised according to an entirely different standard.
She received a monthly allowance of five hundred thousand yuan.
She attended etiquette classes, social gatherings, art lessons, and various courses designed to transform her into the perfect daughter of an influential family.
A woman who would one day marry appropriately and bring honor to the Han family.
On the surface, she wanted for nothing.
But compared to her brothers, she knew perfectly well where she stood.
More importantly, the Han family’s enormous wealth was not simply stored in bank accounts waiting to be spent.
Most of it existed in the form of company shares, investments, properties, and other assets.
Even a powerful family could not casually withdraw hundreds of millions of yuan in liquid cash merely to purchase a sports car and an extraordinary number plate.
The Han family could afford it.
That did not mean they would be willing to spend it on her.
That was the difference.
And it was precisely because she understood this that Han Yiran could not stop the resentment rising within her heart.
Why could that mysterious girl receive such an unimaginable gift simply because her father wanted to surprise her?
Song Anqi’s expression was not much better.
In truth, her circumstances were no better than Han Yiran’s.
The Song family was powerful, but affection and resources within a great family were never distributed equally.
Behind the glamorous appearance of wealth, there were always invisible calculations.
Seeing the mysterious girl receive such extravagant affection naturally stirred something unpleasant within her heart.
However, Song Anqi quickly suppressed her irritation.
She forced a smile and raised her hand, “That is enough.
We all grew up together.
There is no need to damage our relationship over someone we do not even know.”
Her words sounded reasonable, and the others relaxed slightly.
Song Anqi then reached for a bottle of beer and climbed onto the edge of her chair.
The movement immediately attracted everyone’s attention.
She raised the bottle slightly, “Since everyone seems to be in such a mood tonight, let me make an announcement.
Today, I, Song Anqi, am officially placing a one-million-yuan bet.”
The entire group became silent.
Song Anqi smiled, “I have invited a a national level racer here tonight.
Whoever defeats my racer will take home one million yuan.”
Several pairs of eyes immediately lit up.
Song Anqi continued casually, “And tonight’s bill at Aurora Club will also be paid by me.”
Cheers immediately erupted.
“But,” she added, raising one finger, “if you lose, then naturally, you will match the bet.”
The silence lasted for barely a second.
Then the entire group exploded.
“Song Anqi, you are really in the mood tonight!”
“Count me in!”
“Who is this mysterious racer?”
Gu Chengze immediately stood up, “Song Anqi, I have to say, you are quite impressive today.” He laughed, “One million yuan?
I am in.”
Xu Jiahao immediately followed, “So am I.”
The other young masters and young ladies quickly joined the excitement.
The unpleasant atmosphere from earlier disappeared almost instantly.
The clubhouse immediately became lively again.
Just as the atmosphere was reaching its peak, hurried footsteps suddenly echoed from the entrance.
Everyone turned around.
The club’s general manager came running toward them, breathing heavily.
His expression was unusually nervous.
When he finally reached the group, he immediately bowed, “I’m very sorry, Young Masters and Young Misses.”
Gu Chengze frowned, “What happened?”
The general manager wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Then, under the increasingly suspicious gazes of the group, he spoke apologetically, “I’m afraid you will have to postpone tonight’s activities.
Because the entire racing track has been reserved for the night.”