novelraw Chapter 156: Tang Song, Tang Song!
Chapter 156: Tang Song, Tang Song!
At the roadshow center.
Tang Song sat in the audience, attentively listening, fully immersed in the role of a presenter.
After all, he had come here with a system task.
He needed to participate in this negotiation meeting as a staff member of Shimmer Coffee; the better his performance, the richer the rewards.
Moreover, as an emerging heartthrob and business mogul, he needed to have a sufficient understanding of finance, marketing, and risks, making this a great entry point.
If all went well, it would be best if he could also take part in the entire investment and financing process to grow quickly.
Thus, during this recent period, in addition to "Marketing Management," he had also been studying some professional books related to investment and financing.
“Next, we will present a young, vibrant, and innovative company, whose founding team has an average age of only 26!”
Hearing the name "Youjie Housekeeping," Tang Song instinctively looked towards the backstage area.
Immediately, he spotted two familiar figures.Shen Yuyan, dressed in a white shirt and a fitted skirt, stood poised with a confident smile, her gaze determined and bright.
Beside her, however, Wang Ning, tall and dressed in a well-fitted suit, appeared somewhat timid.
Although he tried hard to maintain his composure, his gaze kept wandering, and his face was slightly flushed.
As the host wrapped up the transition, Shen Yuyan stepped onto the stage. After a brief self-introduction, she smiled and said, “Youjie Housekeeping Company was established in 2021. The operating model we use is ‘Employee + Agency’…”
She then eloquently described the company's products/services, target customers, niche market, and business model.
Her voice was soft and melodious, with a clear and smooth tone; she delivered the speech entirely from memory, performing exceptionally well.
Tang Song listened attentively and gradually gained a complete understanding of her company.
Currently, they primarily focused on online agency services, with their own website, app, and mini-program, consistently improving user data.
In addition, they also had their own housekeeping team composed of highly qualified university students, specializing in high-end housekeeping services.
Relying on this elite team, they produced exquisite videos for marketing and directed traffic through online platforms.
The project and operational model were well-established, and they were already able to maintain stable profits.
As the presentation moved into the technical domain, Shen Yuyan slightly turned and nodded towards Wang Ning in the corner.
Wang Ning's expression stiffened; he took a deep breath and quickly stepped forward.
Picking up Shen Yuyan’s topic, he continued to introduce their platform. Follow current novᴇls on novel⟡fire.net
Despite being thoroughly prepared, standing there still made him nervous, causing his body to feel rigid, his voice somewhat sharp, his pace erratic, and his gestures fidgety.
Shen Yuyan sighed in the corner, disappointment flickering in her eyes.
Previously, Wang Ning had performed quite well at the company, but he seemed to struggle on stage.
Fortunately, his speech flowed relatively smoothly without stuttering, so it could be considered passable at least.
With her presence interspersed, he didn’t lose points completely.
After completing the Q&A session and expressing their gratitude once again, the two stepped off the stage to applause as they walked back to their seats.
Shen Yuyan couldn’t help but glance at the leaders of the investment institutions in the front row, hoping to glean something from their expressions.
Hou Shaoyuan stood up and handed her a glass of water, saying, “Yuyan, you performed excellently just now!”
“Thank you.” Shen Yuyan accepted the drink and sat down.
Zhang Tianqi and Li Meixia also complimented the two with a few words.
Wang Ning took a sip of water and used a tissue from the table to wipe his sweaty face.
To maintain his image, he had specially worn formal attire today, even donning a tie.
It was already hot, and combined with the earlier tension, he felt uncomfortable and sticky all over.
Finally calming his anxious heart, Wang Ning said excitedly, “Yuyan, it was a great collaboration! I told you we would be fine!”
“Yeah.” Shen Yuyan smiled, but her mood hadn’t fully relaxed.
They had done all they could; she just didn’t know if they could capture the interest of an investment company.
If they failed this time, it would be difficult to find such a good opportunity again in the future.
With the company’s current profitability and cash flow, their growth was too slow.
Moreover, given the intense competition in the housekeeping industry, if they didn’t make a bold move, their future was truly uncertain.
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As time slowly passed.
After two more roadshow projects, the staff approached to remind them to prepare for their turn on stage.
Entering the backstage area, they donned the headsets provided by the staff.
Xie Shuyu glanced at Tang Song beside her, gently patting his arm and offering an encouraging gesture.
Tang Song nodded, his hands hanging calmly at his sides, his expression very tranquil.
Given his current mindset, facing such an occasion brought more excitement and anticipation than any nervousness.
On stage, the previous roadshow was nearing its end.
The expert judges and representatives of investment institutions provided encouragement and feedback.
The host returned to the stage, lightening the atmosphere before exclaiming, “Next, let’s warmly welcome the team representatives from Shimmer Coffee to the stage to share their story!”
Amidst the clapping, Xie Shuyu gracefully stepped to the center of the stage.
Dressed in a ladies' suit, she was tall and sexy, exuding an elegant and mature aura—a true beauty.
The moment she appeared on stage, she instantly captured everyone’s attention.
Xie Shuyu pressed the PPT remote in her hand.
Facing the audience, she spoke clearly and confidently, “Good afternoon, everyone. I am the general manager, Xie Shuyu. It is a great honor to share the story and vision of Shimmer Coffee here with you. The coffee industry has seen unprecedented competition in 2023, but it also holds…”
Beginning from the market's pain points, she analyzed the competitive landscape, integrating detailed research data and endorsements from consulting firms, proposing complete solutions to substantiate the future development prospects of the café.
Throughout her presentation, she intertwined the company's operational data, products, promotional strategies, business model, and financing needs.
The content was compact and complete, flowing naturally and sounding very professional.
From the audience, Shen Yuyan’s gaze became increasingly complex as she bit her lip, realizing the gap between her and Xie Shuyu.
However, there was nothing she could do; she was the only one fully invested in the company, and she was responsible for this roadshow's financing.
Due to time constraints and limited resources, she could only manage to achieve this level.
More than ten minutes later, Xie Shuyu smiled and gestured towards Tang Song, “Next, our technical head will introduce this mini-program to everyone.”
The applause rang out again.
Tang Song stepped forward from the corner, their gazes briefly meeting as he brushed past Xie Shuyu, making his way to the center of the stage.
Standing under the spotlight, the focus of the crowd, and surrounded by cameras, his mind jolted, instantly becoming clear.
The previously excited emotions receded like a tide, leaving him composed and calm.
He wore a faint smile, accepting the scrutiny of hundreds of eyes without any discomfort.
He knew that the special effect of 【装扮-骄阳似火】 had been triggered.
Compared to the last time during the Wen Ruan team-building event, his awareness was several times clearer.
Suddenly, he recalled the line below the outfit.
【Train in unremarkable places, appear when everyone is watching.】
It seemed this special effect was also influenced by factors such as the scene, the number of viewers, and his personal mindset.
His gaze swept across the dense audience below, subtly feeling a thrill of control over the situation.
The light illuminated him, outlining his handsome, well-defined features.
The well-fitted shirt and trousers accentuated his slim, elongated figure.
His upright posture resembled a solitary peak, exuding an overflow of confidence and sharpness.
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In the audience.
Lin Muxue, who had been taking pictures, put away her phone, staring blankly at Tang Song in the center of the stage.
Why did he seem a bit different after going on stage?
For a moment, it felt as though she were watching a TV drama or a novel’s male lead, filled with a unique charm.
She had never been one to judge based on appearance; she valued a person’s financial strength, but now she couldn’t help but feel a bit flustered.
Thinking back to his earlier request for WeChat, her eyes flickered, and her heart began to race.
Li Meixia, excited, lowered her voice, “Wow! This guy’s aura is impressive! He stands there with such presence, not at all inferior to that female CEO from earlier!”
Shen Yuyan nodded, her gaze fixed on Tang Song on stage.
Their pairing today was quite similar; Shimmer Coffee also featured two people presenting.
However, this guy was far superior to Wang Ning.
As she pondered, the young man spoke, “Good afternoon, everyone. I am the software technical head of Shimmer Coffee, Tang Song.”
His voice was very magnetic, clear and pleasant, resonating through the roadshow hall’s surround sound.
Shen Yuyan felt a “ding” in her mind, as if something had clicked.
She blurted out, “Tang Song, Tang Song!”
No wonder he seemed familiar! No wonder she felt like she had seen him somewhere before.
Recently, her best friend Xu Qing had
asked her to find out about this person, and she had seen a photo sent by Lu Ziming.
Shen Yuyan had an excellent memory; aside from the photo, she had a faint impression of a few of his classmates who had appeared at Lu Ziming’s birthday party.
Like this Tang Song, she remembered him always sitting in the corner, hardly drinking or enjoying himself.
Looking back at the person on stage.
His features were entirely the same, just a bit thinner, and his physique had improved significantly.
Of course, the most significant change was in his aura; he had undergone a complete transformation.
Hearing Shen Yuyan's voice, Li Meixia asked curiously, “Yuyan, have you heard of his name before?”
Shen Yuyan pursed her lips, turning to look at the incredulous Wang Ning.
She directly asked, “Wang Ning, I remember Tang Song is also a student of the 16th class of Software Engineering at the University of Science and Technology. You must know him, right?”
“He’s our alumnus? Or is he in the same grade?”
“That’s not right; why have I never seen him before?”
Hearing this, Hou Shaoyuan, Li Meixia, and Zhang Tianqi all revealed expressions of surprise.
Such an outstanding person, if he were an alumnus of Yan City University of Science and Technology, he would definitely not be obscure.
Given their extensive social circle, they should have at least crossed paths.
Wang Ning swallowed hard, pointing at Tang Song on stage with a dry voice, “He should be that Tang Song from our class, but… he wasn’t like this before; he was quite introverted and slovenly. After graduation, he went to the capital, and I don’t know how he ended up here.”
Li Meixia blinked, excitedly saying, “So he really is our alumnus and your classmate! Wang Ning, you have to introduce me to him later. I feel like we have a lot in common.”
Wang Ning opened his mouth, unsure of how to respond.
His relationship with Tang Song had been rather poor; he often mocked him during college, and after graduation, he deleted all contact information.
Now approaching him would be awkward.
Shen Yuyan’s eyes flickered as she pulled out her phone and messaged her best friend Xu Qing: “Qingqing, I remember you asked me about Tang Song before. Did you have any contact with him later?”
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“To better serve the growing number of corporate clients, meet their personalized needs, enhance ordering efficiency, and reduce costs, we developed this ‘Shimmer Coffee’ mini-program…”
With a friendly and attractive UI, personalized services, real-time order tracking, and comprehensive data statistics...
Tang Song methodically introduced the highlights of the mini-program, occasionally interspersing technical explanations.
His speech was clear and compelling, often accompanied by precise gestures to enhance his verbal presentation, radiating a subtle strength that gradually captured everyone’s attention.
The entire venue fell into a kind of indescribable tranquility.
Standing in the corner, Xie Shuyu raised her eyebrows, her eyes glimmering with surprise and admiration.
Tang Song's performance surpassed her expectations; compared to his private demeanor, he not only maintained but also significantly improved his score.
Setting aside his technical skills, just his language expression, on-the-spot performance, logical thinking, and emotional control were absolutely outstanding.
The calm and confident Tang Song on stage reminded her of the blazing sun from the morning—intense, powerful, and full of vitality.
Such a talent, even without technical work, could be cultivated into a qualified elite executive with a bright future.
At that moment, an unexplainable desire arose within her to have him.
Once this thought emerged, it was hard to shake off.
If he could officially join Shimmer Coffee, nurturing him would undoubtedly be a tremendous asset.
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The roadshow concluded successfully.
Tang Song followed Xie Shuyu to thank the audience, returning to his seat amidst enthusiastic applause.
The two senior executives of Shimmer Coffee immediately approached him, warmly shaking his hand and expressing their appreciation.
Previously, there had been some concerns about inviting a part-time programmer to present on stage, but they couldn’t help but admire their boss's insight and decisiveness at this moment.
“Excellent performance! Thank you for your hard work!” Xie Shuyu patted his back kindly, her gaze filled with excitement and joy.
During the final Q&A session, Tang Song's performance was impeccable.
In addition to the investment firm Rongxin Venture Capital they had already interacted with, two other investment institutions also expressed interest in further discussions on the spot.
“It’s all thanks to Sister Shuyu’s excellent PPT,” Tang Song smiled, glancing at Xie Shuyu’s alluring waist, wanting to give her a supportive pat on the back to say “Thank you for your hard work.”
However, given the differences between genders, if he did that, it would be blatant harassment.
After chatting for a bit more.
Tang Song picked up the phone on the table and noticed a new message.
He clicked to view it.
【Xiao Xue: “Hello, my name is Lin Muxue, nice to meet you.”】
“Lin Muxue.” Tang Song silently repeated.
He had only heard others call her "Xiao Xue" or "Mu Xue" before; this was the first time he learned her surname.
This message was sent a few minutes ago; after adding each other as friends, she hadn’t disclosed her name.
Tang Song looked up, scanning the area, and spotted Xiao Xue by the water station in the corner.
Seemingly sensing his gaze, Xiao Xue looked over.
Their eyes met, and Lin Muxue quickly averted her gaze, slightly lowering her head.
Tang Song smiled, redirecting his focus back to the roadshow.
At 5:10 PM, the roadshow officially concluded and entered the free exchange phase.
“Come chat with the investors with me; it’ll be beneficial for you.” Xie Shuyu tugged at Tang Song's arm, leading him toward the front, directly to the area of Tiancheng Capital.
“Director Zhao, thank you for your recognition of our company during the roadshow.” Then, Xie Shuyu took out a thick envelope and handed it over, “This is our business plan; I hope we can discuss it more after the meeting. Tiancheng Capital is the leader in the Yan City investment sector, and its strength is evident. I believe we have the potential for collaboration.”
Zhao Chengjun, the risk investment director of Tiancheng Capital, smiled and took the envelope, engaging her in a warm conversation.
Tang Song stood quietly beside her like an obedient younger brother.
At that moment, a female leader from Tiancheng Capital approached.
In her 40s, she was curvaceous with a slightly plump physique.
She looked Tang Song up and down, smiling as she reached out to him, “You must be Xiao Tang, right? Your performance was outstanding just now. Nice to meet you, I am Wang Miao, the client relationship manager at Tiancheng Capital. Perhaps I can provide some advice and assistance regarding your financing.”