novelraw Chapter 268: Ambitious Lin Muxue
Chapter 268: Ambitious Lin Muxue
June 25, 2023, Sunday. Cloudy, 25–35°C.
Although it was a Sunday, the day had been marked as a workday due to the adjusted schedule for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday.
Tang Song rose early and methodically completed his morning routine.
He microwaved a few zongzi, prepared a vegetable salad, and warmed a cup of milk before settling at the dining table for breakfast.
The Dragon Boat Festival holiday had passed, yet he still had a surplus of zongzi.
Apart from the batch his mother had sent from home, a few colleagues had also gifted him some.
Sweet and savory flavors abounded, and they were all delicious. However, after eating them for four consecutive days, he was genuinely tired of them.
Opening WeChat, he saw a flood of unread messages that had accumulated overnight.
Aside from various work group chats, Gao Mengting had sent him a comprehensive analysis report summarizing the three days of live-streaming data from the Dragon Boat Festival. The report was highly detailed and accurate, clearly the result of overtime collaboration with the company’s data analysts.
After three major live-stream events, the new employees at Songmei Fashion had gradually settled into their roles.Meanwhile, the account “He Yiyi” had also conducted a trial live stream. Thanks to effective short-video marketing, the account successfully attracted traffic, achieving initial expectations.
At 10:30 PM last night, Wen Ruan had sent him a photo of herself working late at the office, captioned:
“Just saw your message. These past few days have been overwhelming. The marketing strategy for Meigou Tech is nearly complete. I’ll finalize the details tomorrow and discuss it with them next week. Hopefully, there won’t be too many changes, or it’ll mean more late nights.”
After replying to each message in turn, Tang Song continued eating as he opened his system interface to check the details of his "Popular Me" title.
[Current Cash Reward: 5,830,000 yuan (Total: 21,250,000 yuan)]
He then picked up his phone and checked his personal pages on two major platforms:
Little Red Book Followers: 17,335Douyin Followers: 181,210It had been over half a month since his last withdrawal. In total, he had only accumulated 5.83 million yuan, meaning his follower count had only grown by 58,300.
The main reason was his recent busyness, which had resulted in fewer updates on Douyin.
He had, however, maintained his habit of recording his weight and self-discipline on Little Red Book, as these were tied to a series of hidden tasks.
Still, without major viral moments, the growth wasn’t particularly impressive.
After clicking to withdraw his earnings and seeing the bank notification, Tang Song opened his personal information panel:
[Player: Tang Song (58' Charm)]
[Role: Songmei Fashion - President]
[Height: 184 cm, Weight: 81 kg]
[Stats: Constitution: 68, Stamina: 68, Agility: 65, Insight: 82]
[Financial Status:]
Balance: 10.216 million yuan (Investment Fund: 195 million yuan)Enterprises: Songmei Fashion (75% shares), Slover Trust, Huashang Fushi (35% shares), Bocai Yingrui (35% shares)Milestone achieved! He finally had over 10 million yuan in disposable funds!
But the most notable change was his height.
Thanks to the gradual effects of the "Intermediate Physique Optimization Potion," his height had successfully increased to 184 cm.
His wingspan and body proportions had also been adjusted accordingly.
Unfortunately, his tailored suits from the closet no longer fit properly.
After breakfast, he cleaned up the kitchen and took a shower.
Tang Song stepped into his walk-in closet and stood in front of the mirror, a broad smile of satisfaction on his face.
The enhancements brought by the physique optimization were visibly evident.
His evenly distributed muscle tone and harmonious proportions gave him a taller and more poised appearance.
No one could resist the joy of becoming better.
After admiring himself for a moment, Tang Song got dressed: a lightweight white shirt, black slacks, and polished leather shoes.
From his watch cabinet, he selected his Patek Philippe 5961P and strapped it onto his wrist.
Since he was attending a formal event today, he dressed accordingly.
His eyes fell on the wallet in the corner of the cabinet.
Thinking of tomorrow’s trip to Beijing to meet his “big sister,” his mood lifted even further.
He pocketed the wallet, tidied up, and quickly headed downstairs.
The silver Mercedes S450L rolled out of the underground parking garage.
The early summer sun radiated heat through the scattered clouds.
While waiting at a red light, Tang Song used the system panel to equip the "Outfit - Fiery Sunshine" title.
[Current Outfit Compatibility: 50%, all effects activated at 50%.] Newest update provided by novelꜰire.net
Immediately, his clothes felt cooler and more breathable.
Constitution +0.5, Stamina +1. Achievement unlocked!
Jokingly, Tang Song thought to himself: Who else but me could be a walking air conditioner?
29th Floor, Chengyuan Building
Slover Trust
The receptionist, a poised and elegant young woman, lit up the moment she saw the tall and striking figure enter.
She immediately stood up and greeted him sweetly, “Good morning, Chairman Tang!”
“Morning.” Tang Song smiled warmly and nodded as he made his way toward his office.
“Good morning, Chairman Tang!”
“Chairman Tang, good morning!”
Along the way, employees greeted him enthusiastically and respectfully.
When Tang Song reached his office door and reached for the handle—
Creaaak.
The door was gently opened from the inside, and the familiar scent of perfume wafted out.
Standing before him was Lin Muxue, dressed sharply in an OL outfit: a crisp white blouse, a black pencil skirt, sheer black stockings, high heels, and bold makeup.
Her demeanor was graceful, and she held an exquisite and stylish mug in her hand.
“Chairman Tang!” Lin Muxue hesitated for a moment before flashing a bright smile. “You’re here! I was just about to make your coffee.”
Tang Song had notified the team yesterday that he would be coming in today, and she had been thrilled. She’d even woken up half an hour early to dress carefully for the occasion.
As she took in Tang Song’s tall, sharp features and well-defined lips, Lin Muxue subconsciously licked her own, reminiscing about their previous one-night stand.
“Thanks, Little Xue,” Tang Song responded with a gentle smile. “Also, please notify Director Zhang and have the due diligence team gather in the main conference room for a brief meeting.”
Since the term sheet’s clauses were highly complex and technical, Tang Song wouldn’t attend the negotiations as an individual investor.
That would come off as unprofessional and might lead the target company to underestimate him.
With Slover Trust’s ample human resources, it was only logical to bring his professional team along to bolster their presence and secure future cooperation with Fanfu Suzi Media.
“Of course, Chairman Tang! I’ll get on it right away!” Lin Muxue replied promptly, stepping aside and moving forward gracefully.
Her C-cup figure seemed to brush against his arm deliberately.
Raising his brows slightly, Tang Song chose to say nothing.
Outside the office, Lin Muxue let out a sigh of relief.
Though her outward demeanor remained composed, inside, she had felt a mix of nervousness, excitement, and apprehension.
The official announcement following Su Yu’s concert had validated her bold suspicions.
Tang Song undoubtedly had deep ties to Tang Zong Entertainment—and he was likely Su Yu’s romantic partner.
This revelation had significantly elevated her perception of Tang Song’s power and allure.
Thankfully, her earlier probe suggested that his attitude toward her hadn’t changed much, easing her nerves considerably.
Knock, knock.
A light tapping on the door was followed by Lin Muxue entering with a steaming cup of coffee.
Her long, shapely legs crossed as she walked, her heels clicking rhythmically on the floor. Her swaying hips and curvy figure exuded an air of provocative allure.
And yet, her formal and elegant attire created a stark contrast, making her appear both alluring and dignified.
“Chairman Tang, I’ve spoken to Director Zhang. The due diligence team will gather in the main conference room in ten minutes,” she said, gently setting the mug down.
“Good work.” Tang Song accepted the mug.
“Chairman Tang, you’re heading to Fanfu Suzi later for the TS negotiations. As a member of the due diligence team, could I come along? I’ve been studying this company’s materials recently and am quite familiar with their business model.”
Tang Song observed Lin Muxue for a moment, then smiled and nodded. “Alright.”
This pseudo-socialite certainly had the right poise. Taking her along to lend an air of sophistication and credibility was perfectly fitting.
“Thank you for the opportunity, Chairman Tang!” Lin Muxue’s chest heaved slightly with excitement.
She was determined to prove herself! After all, today wasn’t just about signing agreements—it would also involve a banquet.
And who knew? A little too much wine might lead to… interesting developments.
Ding!
A WeChat notification interrupted their exchange.
Tang Song glanced at his phone.
[Xu Qing: “Tang Song, what time are you coming to our office today?”]
Tang Song chuckled and replied: “Around 10 a.m. Why, Qingqing, are you planning to come pick me up?”
[Xu Qing: “Depends! If I’m not busy, I’ll come downstairs with Yuan Yuan to greet you.”]
After exchanging a few playful messages with Xu Qing, Tang Song put away his phone.
His gaze shifted to Lin Muxue standing beside him, her lowered eyes and legs wrapped in sheer, delicate stockings.
He patted her lightly on the shoulder, his expression calm. “Let’s go, Little Xue. Time for the meeting.”
Lin Muxue’s body shivered slightly. She almost wanted to recite a few English words right then and there to compose herself.