novelraw Chapter 191: JK Xu Qing
Chapter 191: JK Xu Qing
9:00 p.m.
Songmei Fashion.
“Yes! Today’s prices are great. Our main goal is to clear out inventory!”
“This is a cute blouse, part of Ostie’s two-piece set. It goes well with slacks or skirts, and has a small patchwork design on the sleeves. Large size, suitable for weights between 110 and 120 pounds, priced at 79 yuan. Only six in stock...”
“Don’t worry if you can’t grab one... Join the fan club for priority shipping...”
In the live broadcast room, He Liting’s voice was lively and clear, her pace just right.
Whether she was showcasing items, trying on clothes, or engaging with viewers, she did it with ease.
Outside the camera’s view in the office area, Tang Song sat in his chair, eyes focused on the data dashboard.
The livestream stats: Total sales: ¥107,034, Items sold: 1,381, Average viewers: 1,032, New fans: 716.
The broadcast had started at 5:00 p.m. and had been going for four hours.Three experienced girls, including Gao Mengting, took turns appearing to keep the energy up.
“Tang Song,” operations manager Liu Renjie whispered excitedly as he approached, “this month’s GMV (Gross Merchandise Volume) has surpassed a million.”
“Nice! Let Lili know she can end the stream in 10 minutes.” Tang Song stood up, stretching contentedly.
Gao Mengting, sipping coffee on the couch, looked up with a bright smile.
Everything had been expected, but reaching this milestone still brought excitement.
The two exchanged glances and instinctively extended their right hands.
“Clap!” The sound of their high-five resonated crisply.
With the broadcast wrapping up, cheerful chatter filled the office.
Tang Song’s face lit up with a wide smile.
He opened the company’s WeChat group and sent out 10 consecutive red packets, each containing 200 yuan and addressed to 15 people.
Cheers erupted quickly.
“Thanks, boss!” “President Tang, you’re amazing!”
“We love you, President Tang!” “President Tang is the best!”
...
Anchor Wang Qingya rushed over in the lively atmosphere and gave Tang Song a quick hug.
He Liting’s eyes turned green with envy.
How outrageous! And Tang Song didn’t even resist? This was harassment!
Not to be outdone, she yelled, “President Tang is so handsome!” and hugged him as well.
The scent enveloping her made He Liting’s cheeks flush, her breath quickening.
A colleague called out loudly, “President Tang, didn’t you say that if this month’s GMV hit a million, there would be a big surprise? What is it?”
“It wasn’t just the red packets, was it?”
“No way, that can’t be it!”
...
Tang Song chuckled, “You’ll find out in a few days. It’ll be something you’ll definitely appreciate.”
The new office’s soft furnishings were nearly complete, with the main focus now on finishing the three livestream studios.
Huiguang Decor had prioritized this project, employing their best construction and design teams. The work was expected to be done by next Friday.
After some celebrating and tidying up the studio, colleagues began to leave for the day.
Tang Song and Gao Mengting stood by the familiar floor-to-ceiling windows, discussing upcoming recruitment plans and warehouse leases while gazing at the bustling city below.
The rain had stopped, and the wet roads reflected the neon lights, turning the streams of vehicles into a glowing yellow ribbon weaving through the skyscrapers.
He Liting slung her bag over her shoulder and grabbed her umbrella, casting an envious glance at the two partners standing side by side.
“President Tang, President Gao, I’m heading out. Bye~”
“Take care on your way home.” “Goodbye.”
Walking out of the company, she checked her phone while waiting for the elevator and saw a new message.
[Qianqian: “Ting Ting, I’m staying over at Yanjing Tiancheng with Brother Song tonight. I bought some fruit and yogurt for you; they’re in the fridge, so don’t forget to have some.”]
[He Liting: “Got it, thanks, love.”]
After sending the message, He Liting sighed and gave herself a silent pep talk.
Being recognized by President Tang and about to become an anchor meant she was finally making progress.
Although she didn’t have the luck that Qianqian or President Gao did, for someone with a modest background and average abilities like hers, it was a big deal.
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Beicheng Garden Residential Area.
Since Xu Qing had taken half the day off, she had finished her work early.
After chatting in her book club’s group for a while, she began preparing for tomorrow’s date with Tang Song.
It took a while to choose, but she finally picked out her outfit—a cosplay outfit that wouldn’t seem out of place even in this season.
Everything set, Xu Qing took out half a watermelon from the fridge.
Sitting cross-legged on the living room sofa, she used a spoon to scoop out the chilled, sweet watermelon while watching a show on her tablet.
“Click—” The sound of the lock turning caught her attention as the door opened.
Shen Yuyan walked in, wearing a beige dress and her hair tied up. “Qingqing.”
Xu Qing looked up, surprised. “Yanyan, you’re finally back! It’s almost 10!”
Shen Yuyan changed into slippers, hung up her bag, then suddenly stared seriously at something behind her. “Hold still! There’s a bug on your shoulder.”
Xu Qing’s face froze. Ever since she was a kid, she’d been terrified of bugs.
“Tap, tap, tap—” Shen Yuyan walked over quickly and patted her on the back. “Got it.”
While Xu Qing turned to look, Shen Yuyan grabbed the watermelon from her hands and started eating it herself.
Realizing she’d been tricked, Xu Qing lunged at her in mock anger.
“Yanyan! You tricked me again! I can’t believe I trusted you.”
“Please, I’ve been using that trick since junior high. Only you... Hey! Don’t grab at me!”
...
After a while, they both sat back, out of breath, and watched TV while eating watermelon.
Xu Qing complained, “Ever since you started your business, we haven’t watched dramas or movies together in ages. You’re always busy!”
Shen Yuyan chuckled, “If someone didn’t know better, they’d think you were talking to your boyfriend.”
“If you were my boyfriend, I’d have dumped you ages ago,” Xu Qing grumbled, taking another big bite.
Shen Yuyan ruffled her hair and sighed, “It’s tough for a woman to make a name for herself in business.”
“What happened?” Xu Qing, sensing something off, asked.
After a pause, Shen Yuyan said, “This afternoon, Hou Shaoyuan asked if I’d go to his father for investment.”
“Isn’t that a good thing? His family’s in foreign trade and quite wealthy.”
“Ha.” Shen Yuyan crossed her arms. “If his family was willing to invest, we’d have secured funding long ago. What he meant was that if I went as his girlfriend, his father would agree.”
Hou Shaoyuan’s family was indeed rich, worth tens of millions, but that wealth belonged to his parents. He lived off a trust fund, receiving monthly stipends.
Xu Qing gasped, worried. “What did you say?”
“I refused.”
“Thank goodness. It would’ve been like selling yourself.”
Xu Qing had already bought a 4090 graphics card and planned to look her best for her meeting with Tang Song, hoping to play out a dramatic ‘rescue the best friend’ scenario.
“It’s not just that,” Shen Yuyan’s eyes grew cold. “The company isn’t just mine; I’m only the second-largest shareholder. Zhang Tianqi and Hou Shaoyuan aren’t focusing on the company’s growth. Playing these games now is unacceptable.”
She knew her biggest advantage and wasn’t opposed to being pursued. But this incident showed her that her partners weren’t reliable and weren’t committed to entrepreneurship.
The current shareholding structure was Zhang Tianqi (42%), Shen Yuyan (40%), Hou Shaoyuan (14%), Li Meixia (2%), and Wang Ning (2%).
She wanted unity, to push the company forward for shared success.
But now, she realized that goal was too naive.
Her chest rose and fell as frustration simmered in her eyes.
If only she had more resources, she could dilute their shares and seize control.
Xu Qing bit her lip, unable to resist bragging as she wiggled her fluffy eyebrows, “Hang in there, Yanyan. I’m working on it, and there should be news soon.”
Shen Yuyan rolled her eyes and tapped Xu Qing’s forehead. “Since when do you have such connections? Don’t tell me it’s someone from one of your novels.”
They had been best friends since junior high and knew each other’s social circles inside and out, so she doubted Xu Qing’s claim.
Xu Qing forced a smile, “It’s not like that! Just wait and see.”
Tang Song... he might as well be a character out of a novel.
“Oh, right,” Shen Yuyan said suddenly, “Tomorrow’s Children’s Day. Want to go out and have some fun in the evening?”
Xu Qing shook her head quickly, “No, I have something important tomorrow night. I’m taking a very important client out for dinner.”
Shen Yuyan nodded, then took out
a white card from her bag and handed it over. “Chu Mingzhou just opened a music restaurant in Qiaoxi District. This is the membership card he gave me, preloaded with 5,000 yuan. Take it; you can get an invoice for it.”
Xu Qing’s eyes lit up. “I saw his post about the opening! Didn’t expect you’d have a preloaded card. This is perfect!”
Another 5,000 yuan back in her pocket!
As a legal consultant, she occasionally took clients out, and the expenses could be reimbursed.
“Thanks, darling Yanyan!” Xu Qing, being the little money-grubber she was, tossed the watermelon onto the table and pounced to plant a kiss on her cheek.
“Enough, you’ve got watermelon juice all over your face.”
...
That night, Xu Qing, wearing her cartoon pajamas and hugging the 4090 graphics card, fell into a deep sleep and dreamed.
In the dream, after she gave Tang Song the gift, he was so moved that he fell in love with her instantly.
He even promised a 100-million-yuan investment for her best friend!
Just as they began to develop romantic feelings, a scheming, obsessive girl named Little Jing appeared, sowing discord and causing misunderstandings.
Heartbroken, Xu Qing chose to walk away from Tang Song and returned to living with her best friend.
Years later, on his deathbed, Tang Song looked up at them as they visited him in the hospital.
Their eyes met, memories flooding back.
With a trembling hand, he pulled out a pocket watch and handed it to her before passing away.
She opened it gently. Inside were two photos—one of her and one of the 4090.
So, it was because of that 4090 that he had remained single for life...
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June 1, 2023, Thursday, Sunny, 19~33°C.
Zhao Yaqian sat on Tang Song’s lap, a joyful smile on her face.
Beside her was a gift from her boyfriend: a Cartier bracelet.
Who knew how deeply touched she was when she opened her eyes that morning to find this gift. It had made her so affectionate and proactive.
Tang Song smiled at her gentle gestures.
From his perspective, she was an incredibly attractive sight.
Her back was smooth, her spine well-defined but not too prominent.
The balance between her shoulders and hips was perfect, her waistline soft.
The curves of her body exuded an irresistible allure.
Tang Song reached out, lightly caressing her back, enjoying her youthful energy.
...
8:20 a.m.
Tang Song left the walk-in closet, ready for the day. He kissed the beautician still lying in bed. “Qianqian, I’m off to work. Heat up the breakfast on the table before eating.”
Zhao Yaqian set her phone down, nuzzling against him with a smile. “Brother Song, take care. Love you.”
Tang Song ruffled her hair, “Bye, love you too.”
He grabbed his things and stepped out, refreshed. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ ⓝovelFire.net
As he waited for the elevator, he unlocked his phone to find a bunch of unread messages.
Besides work-related ones, Lin Muxue had sent several selfies.
Today’s sunny weather meant they were all outdoor photos.
She wore workout clothes with a high ponytail, looking rather innocent.
Tang Song chuckled, choosing not to reply as he scrolled through his messages.
[Xu Qing: “Tang Song, slight change in dinner plans. A school friend opened a music restaurant, and everyone says it’s great. How about we go there?”]
[Xu Qing: Music Banquet.map]
Attached were a few pictures that looked pretty appealing.
Tang Song replied with a smile, “It’s your treat, so I’ll follow your lead. See you tonight.”
He had a soft spot for this cosplay-loving college friend. She was fun to hang out with.
Of course, that also had something to do with her being best friends with a campus beauty.
A few minutes later, his silver Mercedes S-Class pulled out of the underground parking lot, merging into the morning rush as the sun rose.
Tang Song wasn’t heading directly to the office but towards Zhuxi Residential Area in Qiaoxi District.
Today’s main agenda, aside from product selection, was to visit warehouse sites with Gao Mengting, having arranged appointments with several agents.
Their current warehouse was too small and far out, unable to keep up with the company’s needs.
Rhythmic music filled the car from the Berlin sound system.
Sunlight streamed through the window, catching his long, pale fingers as they tapped to the beat.
Nearing Zhuxi Residential Area, the roads were lined with trees, and traffic lightened.
At a red light, Tang Song noticed a flash of white approaching from the opposite direction, stopping at the corner.
A glacier-white Suzuki GSX250 shone in the sunlight.
Its rider was familiar—a girl with a great figure in black jeans, a white U-neck shirt, a light jacket, a black helmet, and a backpack.
Cheng Qiuqiu.
Tang Song smiled; he hadn’t expected to see her here.
When the light turned green, she expertly accelerated, the GSX250 disappearing down the road.
Tang Song pressed the gas lightly, soon pulling into Zhuxi Residential Area.
His Wuling Hongguang S came into view.
After calling Gao Mengting, Tang Song leaned back in his seat, admiring his car.
This was his first car, and it had been ages since he’d driven it.
He should take it out more, or else he’d seem like too much of a player.
Soon, his business partner came out wearing denim shorts and a fitted top, looking both gentle and stunning.
Their busy workday began.
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Kezheng Legal Consulting.
Xu Qing finished reviewing the last contract, filed the documents, and checked the time.
5:30 p.m.
She exhaled deeply; it hadn’t been easy, but she was finally done!
Determined to avoid being caught for any last-minute tasks, Xu Qing quickly packed up and walked briskly out of the building.
That morning, she had requested an hour off through the OA system to get ready at home.
Humming a tune, she flagged down a cab and returned to Beicheng Garden as fast as she could.
Tossing her bag aside, Xu Qing headed straight for her room to change.
Soon, she was dressed in a rarely-worn JK outfit.
This was the most expensive JK uniform she’d bought, suitable for both cosplay and daily wear, with top-quality fabric.
She twirled in front of the mirror, her blue pleated skirt flaring out and revealing her cherry-print panties.
Giggling, she quickly slipped on a pair of safety shorts.
She couldn’t help but press her chest, sighing that it still wasn’t as full as Yanyan’s.
Eating papayas hadn’t worked at all.
Having been a cup size smaller since junior high, Xu Qing was frustrated but resigned.
Maybe she’d have a late growth spurt.
After admiring herself and snapping a few photos, she sat at her vanity to do her hair and touch up her makeup.
Luckily, she’d prepped in the morning, so the finishing touches went smoothly.
Before long, a cute JK girl appeared in the mirror.
“Buzz buzz—” Her phone vibrated on the table.
[Tang Song: “I’m almost at the Music Banquet restaurant. Are you on your way?”]
She checked the time: 6:30 p.m.
Feeling smug, she thought, “Ha, he’s so early—must be enchanted by my charm. Can’t wait, huh?”
Blushing at the memory of last night’s strange dream, Xu Qing replied, “On my way. I’ll be there by 7. Go ahead and order.”
She grabbed the black gift bag with the 4090 graphics card, shouldered her bag, and bounced out the door.
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Music Banquet Restaurant was located on a bustling corner of a commercial street.
Its glass facade and sleek metal accents gave it a modern, minimalist look.
Tang Song parked and walked in.
The interior had a unique blend of music, art, and retro elements.
Soft music filled the air, and the warm lighting created a cozy, romantic atmosphere.
A server led him to a seat further inside.
As he listened to the music and took in his surroundings, he glanced at his watch.
The restaurant was close to the Bamboo Garden complex where Gao Mengting rented an apartment. After dropping her off, it had only taken three minutes to get here.
“Hey, Tang Song?” A familiar voice called out.
Turning, he saw Lv Kai, his face lit up with surprise.
Wearing a neatly tucked polo shirt and casual pants, his hair in a side-part and semi-rimmed glasses, he looked healthier and more stylish.
“You’re looking good, Lv Kai. What a coincidence,” Tang Song said, clapping him on the shoulder.
“You must not check my social media,” Lv Kai joked. “This place is owned by Chu Mingzhou. We alums get discounts, and if you get 50 likes on a post, you can claim a free dish. Plus, there are extra discounts for Children’s Day. I wouldn’t miss this.”
“Oh?” Tang Song raised an eyebrow. “Makes sense.”
Chu Mingzhou hadn’t been in their department, but their dorms were close, so Lv Kai, Lu Ziming, and the others often teamed up for LOL games with Chu’s dorm.
Tang Song, not being a gamer, hadn’t been close to him—at best an acquaintance.
Lv Kai took a good look at him and clicked his tongue, “Wow, your gym results are incredible! Just over a month and you’re a total stud now.”
“You’re not bad yourself, lost a lot of weight.”
Lv Kai laughed, “Yep, after seeing your transformation, I started my own weight-loss plan. Half my usual portions, over an hour of exercise daily, and working on my fashion sense. It’s paid off, right?”
The rooftop BBQ gathering had motivated him, especially seeing Tang Song with that stunning girl who sang beautifully (Chapter 79).
He’d since lost over 10 pounds, his double chin was gone, and he felt revitalized, as if younger.
Tang Song smiled, “Are you meeting Zhang Xinrui again today? How’s that going?”
Lv Kai’s face stiffened slightly, his voice downcast, “No, it’s a blind date set up by my family. Today’s the first time we’re meeting, and it’s Children’s Day, so we thought we’d have dinner.”
Tang Song picked up on his mood, “You liked her for so long, even joined her company. Why give up now?”
Lv Kai pressed his lips together, “A while back, I saw her on a date with Du Shaokai. So... I let it go.”
“Du Shaokai?” Tang Song raised an eyebrow, then realization hit.
Du Shaokai had also been in the 2016 Electronic Information Engineering program, the same year as Zhang Xinrui.
“Oh well!” Lv Kai feigned nonchalance, “I knew she liked Du back in college. I just didn’t expect them to reconnect three years after graduation. I’m no match for him in looks, background, or job, so I moved on. This new girl seems nice, so I’m giving it a shot.”
Tang Song patted his shoulder, at a loss for words.
“Ring ring—” A phone call interrupted.
Lv Kai quickly answered, “Hello? Qiqi, I’m at Music Banquet. Yeah, I’ll meet you at the entrance.”
He hung up, said a quick goodbye to Tang Song, and hurried to the door.
A while later, he returned with a short, average-looking girl.