novelraw Chapter 438: 【Outfit Gift Pack】
Chapter 438: 【Outfit Gift Pack】
The private dining room fell into a brief silence.
Shangguan Qiuya’s gaze flickered as she leaned forward slightly. “Xiaojing, should I take this to mean that you’re with Tang Song just for fun, for the excitement? That you don’t actually have deep feelings for him?”
Xiaojing’s expression froze for a moment before she shook her head. “Sister Shangguan, that’s not it.
“At first, I just wanted to have a romantic relationship with him. I wasn’t sure if we’d last, and yes, it was mostly for fun.
“But over time, as we spent more time together and talked more, our feelings gradually deepened. That process was really interesting. Now, I really, really like him.”
Shangguan Qiuya’s brows furrowed slightly as she locked eyes with her. “Then why do you allow him to have other women around?”
From what she knew, Tian Jing had no idea about Tang Song’s true circumstances.
Given that, it was hard to understand how she could be so understanding and accepting.
Xiaojing pondered for a moment before flashing a sly smile. “A guy as outstanding as him is bound to attract women. I’m still young, and this is my first love—I don’t want to interfere too much in his life and relationships. As long as he likes me, that’s enough.”
“And what about the future?”Xiaojing blinked playfully. “One day, Brother Tang Song will realize that marrying a gentle and adorable wife like me is the best choice he could ever make.”
Shangguan Qiuya’s lips parted slightly before she instantly understood.
Xiaojing was Tian Chengye’s only daughter, set to inherit a massive fortune. Not only was she beautiful, fair-skinned, and sweet-natured, but she also didn’t interfere in Tang Song’s relationships—she allowed him the freedom to be with other women.
From a practical standpoint, if Tang Song ever wanted to settle down, she would be the most logical choice.
“Xiaojing, you’re very smart.” Shangguan Qiuya sighed, her gaze deepening.
“Hehe, not really. I just want to stay with him.” Xiaojing covered her mouth and giggled, continuing to eat.
Strictly speaking, she had known Tang Song for a long time.
She was a sharp person—she had figured out a lot but simply chose not to say anything.
At first, she hadn’t paid much attention to that quiet coworker, only vaguely remembering that he was a bit chubby.
Every Friday afternoon, she would see him busy running around, taking care of the office afternoon tea deliveries. Back then, she only found it amusing.
It wasn’t until he lost weight and revealed his hands that looked like they came straight out of a manga that she finally noticed him.
And then, she witnessed his transformation firsthand.
Whether it was his appearance or demeanor, he constantly surprised her, making her heart race.
He was like a manga protagonist hiding a deep secret.
That was what fascinated her the most.
Her feelings for Tang Song—perhaps there was some impulse, but it was definitely not blind obsession.
After finishing lunch, they stepped out of the private room and into the quiet elevator lobby.
Looking at the mischievous Xiaojing beside her, Shangguan Qiuya’s lips curved slightly before she suddenly asked in a low voice,
“Xiaojing, what if Tang Song meets someone even better, more beautiful, and richer than you? What if she’s just as understanding as you are—what would you do then?”
Xiaojing froze, her soft pink lips parting slightly, unable to respond right away.
Ding—
The elevator doors slid open.
“Let’s go.” Shangguan Qiuya patted her shoulder and stepped inside.
Xiaojing licked her lips and quickly followed.
The elevator ascended slowly and finally stopped on the 30th floor.
“Byebye, Sister Shangguan.”
“Byebye.”
As she stepped out, Xiaojing instinctively glanced back at Shangguan Qiuya’s figure, subconsciously making a silent comparison.
Other qualities aside—
In terms of looks, she was definitely superior.
Plus, she was younger!
(￣へ￣) Hmph!
Where did she get the confidence to suggest someone might be prettier than me?
But… if Shangguan Qiuya really had something going on with Tang Song, then she was definitely a big threat.
Returning to her desk, Xiaojing’s eyes sparkled.
She opened Xu Qing’s WeChat and typed a message:
“Qingqing-sama, wuaaaahhh! I just discovered a shocking secret about my boyfriend! It’s like I suddenly triggered a hidden quest, and now my entire brain is in chaos!”
Buzz—buzz—
This time, the reply came instantly.
【Qingqing: “What happened?! What kind of crazy plot twist is this?! Tell me everything!”】
Xiaojing: “Σ(°△°|||) Waaahhh! I just realized that behind my boyfriend lurks a BIG BOSS lover! Her background is unfathomable, and she has a terrifying level of control over him! She holds immense influence in Smile Holdings, and in the future, she might try to break us apart! So scary!!”
【Qingqing: “NANI?! Who is she?!”】
Xiaojing: “(shivering~) I’m still investigating! I could be exposed at any moment! All I can say is—her power is terrifyingly deep!”
【Qingqing: “You have to find out the truth! I’ll support you no matter what!”】
Xiaojing covered her mouth and giggled, then typed:
“Un! Thank you for the encouragement, Qingqing-sama! This unknown feeling is like facing a boss from another dimension—but I believe we’ll emerge victorious!”
Fanfu Suzi Media.
Xu Qing stared at the chat messages on her monitor, her face dead serious, her legs shaking uncontrollably.
Even a rich beauty like Xiaojing was calling this woman a "Big Boss."
What kind of person was she?!
Would she also try to steal Tang Song from me?!
o(><)o Nooo!!
Xu Qing flopped onto her desk, twisting her body around in distress, muttering to herself.
She had just gotten together with Tang Song.
They had just slept together.
And now, she was suddenly thrown into a hidden subplot?!
Instantly, a dramatic forbidden love scenario started playing out in her mind.
The more she thought about it, the more inspired she became.
Her novel "Wrong Room, Found a Bossy CEO" happened to be missing a major villainous boss to drive the plot forward!
This character had to be powerful enough to pose a real threat to Xu Yanjing!
Her eyes lit up as she opened Word and started typing furiously, refining the character’s background.
【She is the ruler of a world-class financial empire—stunningly beautiful, possessing a frighteningly high IQ.】
【She walks like a queen emerging from the darkness, carrying the power to overturn everything. The glint in her eyes declares an unshakable determination.】
【She manipulates everything from the shadows, plotting against Xu Yanjing, intent on making Tang Song completely submit to her!】
Next up would be the epic battle between Xu Yanjing and Tang Song against this formidable Big Boss.
The more Xu Qing wrote, the more excited she became.
Forgetting all her earlier worries, she got completely swept up in the story.
By the time she snapped out of it, it was already past 2 PM.
Stretching lazily, a wave of fatigue washed over her.
Yawning, Xu Qing grabbed a throw pillow, just about to lie down for a nap—
Ding-dong—
The WeChat notification chimed.
【Tang Song: "Tomorrow is Friday. I’ll come find you in the evening."】
Seeing the message, Xu Qing instinctively covered her butt.
She timidly typed back: "Why are you looking for me? [·_·]"
【Tang Song: "Take a guess—why did I choose Friday night?"】
"Ah!" Xu Qing shivered all over.
That damn Songzi! Was he planning to spank her so hard she couldn’t sit for days?
Was that why he picked Friday night—so it wouldn’t affect her work?!
=ε=ε=(#>д<)/
As expected, he had been completely corrupted by that pervert Xiaojing!
With her face flushed red, Xu Qing furiously typed back:
"Can you be a little gentler? I know I was wrong! (#T_T)"
【Tang Song: "Emm… If you put on a cute and obedient cosplay outfit, maybe—just maybe—I won’t have the heart to do it."】
Xu Qing’s dark eyes flickered, and she quickly opened her photo gallery, scrolling for a while.
Finally, she found an old cosplay photo from university.
In the picture, she was dressed in a sailor uniform, wearing light makeup, looking adorable—just like a sweet little girl.
If Tang Song saw this, he definitely wouldn’t have the heart to punish her!
Pouting, she shared the photo with him.
Xu Qing: "(#>_<) Will this outfit do?"
Buzz—buzz—buzz—
【Tang Song: "I remember you liked wearing sailor uniforms in college. Alright, wear this one. Just lift up the skirt, and that’ll do. Perfect. Now I really can’t wait to spank Qingqing’s cute little butt!"】
"Ahh!" Xu Qing stomped her feet in frustration, her face burning hot.
(#`皿´)!!
That damn Songzi—how could he be so shameless?!
Facing such an innocent and pitiful beauty like herself, he actually had the audacity to bully her!
Scumbag!
Just wait until I take my revenge in my novel!
After huffing and puffing for a while, fatigue crept back in, and sleepiness washed over her.
Xu Qing’s head tilted to the side, and she fell asleep on her pillow, snoring softly.
In a hazy dream—
She found herself pinned down on Tang Song’s lap, her skirt lifted, and he was about to start spanking her—right in front of her best friend!
However, Tang Song didn’t know—her true identity was the top assassin hidden within modern society—"Scarlet-haired Qingzi."
Seeing that she was about to be humiliated, Xu Qing dropped her disguise and transformed on the spot into a tactical warrior!
Dressed in combat gear, her agile and curvaceous figure moved swiftly.
With a pistol in each hand, she forced Tang Song to kneel and beg for mercy, utterly dominating him.
Xu Qing grinned wickedly.
Right in front of her best friend Shen Yuyan and her arch-nemesis Liu Ruyan, she stripped Tang Song’s pants and spanked him hard.
Hehe.
Deep in her sweet dreams, Xu Qing’s face broke into a big, contented smile, a tiny droplet of drool slipping from the corner of her mouth.
Yunxi Tower, Songmei Fashion.
Knock, knock, knock—
A soft knocking came from the CEO’s office door.
“Come in.”
The office was calm and serene, bathed in the warm afternoon sunlight streaming through the windows.
Cheng Qiuqiu walked in with a calm expression, glanced at Tang Song sitting behind his desk, and greeted softly, “President Tang.”
Tang Song put down his pen, stood up, and gestured toward the lounge area.
“Good afternoon, QQ. Let’s sit and chat.”
Hearing the familiar nickname, Cheng Qiuqiu’s nervousness gradually faded.
The two sat across from each other on the sofa.
Tang Song studied the beautiful, elegant Qiuqiu, feeling a bit sentimental.
“I’ve heard Mengting mention you countless times as her genius junior, but I never expected it to be you. We really have fate, don’t you think?”
Cheng Qiuqiu lowered her head. “Yes… it does feel like fate.”
She had felt that way for a long time.
Shimmer Coffee, Songmei Fashion, the band, Gao Mengting, Yao Lingling, the motorcycle group…
Somehow, they always seemed to be intertwined, connecting through various places and people.
It was… strangely magical.
“Once again, welcome to Songmei Fashion, QQ. I hope you’ll enjoy working here.” Tang Song smiled and extended his hand once more.
From her previous work on the company logo, posters, and packaging designs, he could already tell—she had an incredible artistic sense.
Not to mention, they had worked together before on the Shimmer Coffee UI design.
Tang Song genuinely admired her talent.
Besides, working with such a beautiful and sophisticated woman was undoubtedly enjoyable.
And beyond that, they were friends with a good relationship.
Cheng Qiuqiu’s lips parted slightly, and a faint blush spread across her cheeks.
We just shook hands earlier—why again?
She glanced at Tang Song, pursed her lips, then hesitantly extended her hand once more.
As their palms met, the electric sensation returned.
This time, since they were alone, the feeling was even more intense—so much so that her body trembled slightly.
Releasing her soft, delicate hand, Tang Song leaned back against the sofa, shifting the conversation to the brand department and company affairs.
Not much of a talker, Cheng Qiuqiu simply sat and listened, occasionally responding with a quiet "mm."
Whenever the topic touched on design, she would briefly share her thoughts.
Before long, their conversation came to an end, and the office fell silent.
Cheng Qiuqiu’s hands clenched nervously.
She wanted to talk to him about something, but had no idea how to start.
The only topic she could talk about endlessly was Su Yu.
But this was the office—she couldn’t just chat with her CEO about a celebrity, right?
Sensing her awkwardness, Tang Song raised an eyebrow and teased with a smile,
“I have to say, QQ—I’ve always seen you as a cool, aloof queen. Beautiful and elegant.
“But today, why do you seem so flustered all of a sudden?”
“Ah—!”
Cheng Qiuqiu’s face instantly flushed crimson.
“I-I… I’m not!”
Hearing Tang Song’s compliment, her head felt dizzy for some reason.
Tang Song chuckled and patted her head lightly.
“I’m heading downstairs for coffee. Want me to bring you one?”
Ever since He Liting became a top streamer, their office coffee supply had run out.
And since he was too lazy to use the coffee machine, he started taking afternoon walks downstairs to grab a cup and relax.
“No need, but thanks, President Tang.” Cheng Qiuqiu quickly shook her head.
“Alright then. Take your time getting used to the company. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or Mengting.”
“Mm.”
Cheng Qiuqiu stood up and lowered her head as she walked out.
Her mind kept replaying Tang Song’s words—
“Beautiful and elegant.”
She walked down the corridor, still in a daze.
Just then, a young man came sprinting from around the corner—
Noticing Cheng Qiuqiu’s figure, the young man suddenly skidded to a halt, his body tilting forward dangerously—almost falling over.
The folder in his hands slipped and landed right at her feet.
“S-Sorry! I’m really sorry!” he quickly apologized.
“It’s fine.” Cheng Qiuqiu responded with a blank expression, squatting down to help pick up the documents.
“Thank you, thank you! I’m Sun Youguang from the finance department. Are you a new colleague?”
Cheng Qiuqiu replied politely, “Hello, I’m Cheng Qiuqiu, a designer in the brand department. I just joined today.”
“Nice to meet you, nice to meet you.”
Watching her walk away, Sun Youguang let out a long breath.
She seemed really cold, but she was actually a good person.
Back in the finance office, he handed the documents over to his supervisor, Zhang Chunling and whispered,
“Sister Zhang, I need to step out for a bit. I’ll be back soon.”
“Alright.”
Songmei Fashion wasn’t too strict about management. As long as you didn’t leave for more than an hour, you didn’t need to formally request leave.
After saying goodbye, Sun Youguang hurried out.
Waiting for the elevator, he couldn’t help but sigh.
His girlfriend, Li Juan, had already been unemployed for three days.
Today, she finally had a job interview, and the company was conveniently located across the street at Baoyun Center.
Although it was a small company with average benefits, in today’s job market, especially for highly competitive accounting positions, any offer was already a win.
If she got hired, they could commute together, and maybe even rent an apartment nearby—no more 40-50 minutes of switching between bus and subway every day.
That would be a dream come true.
But reality was never so kind.
At her interview this afternoon, six other candidates showed up for the same position.
After waiting nearly two hours, her interview lasted barely ten minutes, and she was immediately rejected.
He could already imagine how devastated she must feel.
Ding—
The elevator reached the first floor.
Sun Youguang quickly walked out, swiping his employee badge to exit the office.
Looking around the building lobby, his eyes quickly landed on his girlfriend, standing quietly in a corner.
She carried a backpack, her head lowered, dressed in a simple shirt, jeans, and sneakers.
Although she looked ordinary, to him, she was the cutest girl in the world.
Taking a deep breath, he slowed his steps, trying to act casual.
“Juan! Over here!”
Li Juan immediately lifted her head, quickly walking over and grabbing his hand.
“I’m sorry, sweetheart… I let you down again.”
Her face held a mix of disappointment and guilt, as if she had done something wrong.
Sun Youguang’s chest tightened.
He gently reassured her, “That company was tiny, and they didn’t even offer a housing fund. I never wanted you to work there anyway—just take this as interview practice.”
“But…” Li Juan bit her lip, “I barely have any job opportunities right now…”
“It’s mainly because there are so many fresh graduates competing for jobs. No rush, we’ll take our time and find something that suits you.”
Pointing toward the café in the lobby, he smiled.
“Come on, the croissants here are amazing. I’ve always wanted to treat you to one. Today’s the perfect time.”
Li Juan hesitated, speaking softly, “Will this affect your work? If you’re busy, you should go back. I don’t want to trouble you.”
Her boyfriend had a great job, and she didn’t want her situation to drag him down.
“It’s really fine. Let’s go.”
Grinning, Sun Youguang led her into the café.
At the cash register, Li Juan tugged his sleeve, subtly signaling at the prices.
Sun Youguang just shook his head and ordered two lattes and a croissant.
Truth be told, this was his first time here too. Normally, he was too frugal to spend money on fancy coffee—especially since the instant coffee in the office was free.
They carried the tray and found a window seat.
With a big smile, he encouraged her to eat the pastry and sip the coffee, while casually talking about work and their upcoming Wushan team-building trip.
He knew that whenever he talked about his job, it gave her peace of mind.
A stable job meant a secure future.
After a while—
Li Juan stuffed the last bite of croissant into his mouth and firmly declared,
“Sweetheart, if I still can’t find a job soon, I’ll just deliver food on a scooter. I won’t let anything delay our plan to buy a house!”
As the sweet flavor of the croissant melted in his mouth, Sun Youguang felt a lump in his throat.
They already owned an electric scooter.
On weekends, when work wasn’t too busy, he often did food deliveries as a side job.
Sometimes, Li Juan would sit on the backseat, and when they had to deliver to walk-up apartments, she would run up the stairs with the food, laughing that it was a good workout.
From that moment on, she had already mentally prepared herself for this possibility.
Just then—
A deep, magnetic voice interrupted them.
“Good afternoon, Youguang.”
Hearing that voice, Sun Youguang jumped up immediately, his expression nervous.
“P-President Tang! Hello, sir!”
Tang Song chuckled, giving him a friendly pat on the shoulder before sitting down beside them.
“This is your girlfriend, right? If I remember correctly, her name is Li Juan? You’ve mentioned her a few times.”
“Ah… y-yes, sir.”
Licking his dry lips, Sun Youguang quickly introduced,
“Juan, this is our company’s president, Tang Song.”
Li Juan’s hands suddenly trembled.
“President Tang, hello! I just had an interview at Baoyun Center across the street, and since it was nearby, I stopped by to see Youguang. He wasn’t slacking off on the job.”
She hurriedly explained, looking anxiously at the well-dressed, sharp-eyed young man sitting across from her.
Her boyfriend had told her before that their company’s bosses were a ridiculously good-looking pair, but she had only ever seen President Gao at a concert.
Now that she was face-to-face with President Tang, she realized—he was strikingly handsome, like a celebrity.
Of course, she was more worried that her presence would cause trouble for her boyfriend.
Sun Youguang quickly added, “President Tang, I just came for a coffee. It won’t affect my work.”
Tang Song smiled and lifted his own coffee cup, “No problem. I came down to take a stroll too.”
Then, he glanced at Li Juan with interest.
“Your girlfriend is looking for a job? You’re both in finance, right?”
Sun Youguang exhaled in relief and nodded quickly. This content belongs to noᴠelfire.net
“Yes, President Tang. We were university classmates. Juan previously worked as a cost accountant at a trading company. But a few days ago, due to company issues, she was laid off. She’s currently job hunting.”
Tang Song raised an eyebrow, his gaze lingering on Li Juan for a moment before he said thoughtfully,
“I might have a job opportunity. Would you be interested?”
Li Juan’s throat went dry, and her heart raced.
Sun Youguang hesitated before speaking, “President Tang… We’re a couple. It wouldn’t be appropriate for both of us to work in the same finance department.”
Financial positions had strict policies against hiring couples.
Tang Song shook his head with a smile, “You misunderstand. I meant a position at a different company.”
Hearing this, the couple exchanged glances, excitement and hope lighting up their eyes.
A job opportunity personally recommended by the company boss?
This was basically a guaranteed offer.
For them, it was like a dream come true.
Li Juan bit her lip, cautiously asking,
“President Tang… which company is it? I was a cost accountant before… I’m afraid I might not be qualified…”
Tang Song pointed to a distant building outside the window, his tone light.
“Lanfeng International Hotel. Their finance department is hiring. Just a standard accounting position. Would you be interested?”
“Lanfeng International?!”
Li Juan gasped aloud, completely stunned.
Sun Youguang’s face turned bright red, his voice trembling,
“T-This… This…!”
Ding!
A crisp system notification rang in Tang Song’s ears.
“Congratulations, Player! Side Quest 【Qualified Leader】 Completed.”
“You have gained 【Charm +1】.”
“You have obtained a special item: 【Outfit Gift Pack ×1】.”