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Chapter 630: Wen Ruan and Ouyang Xianyue
Chapter 630: Wen Ruan and Ouyang XianyueNovember 16, 2023, Thursday, Clear.
7:30 AM.
Sunlight bathed the entire city in a clear golden hue.
“Vroom vroom vroom—” Accompanied by a low yet pleasant engine roar,
a white Suzuki GSX250 rode out of the Zhuxi Neighborhood.
Cheng Qiuqiu, carrying a backpack, drove her motorcycle through the early morning traffic.
It was already late autumn.
The morning temperature was only two or three degrees Celsius, and the cold wind blew straight at her, causing her long hair to flutter backward.
Due to the ongoing popularity of the HEYISTUDIO brand clothing,
the responsible senior, Gao Mengting, recently spent most of her time at the Huashang Apparel factory. She personally followed up on production progress, quality control, and supply chain optimization to ensure the Double Eleven orders could be delivered on time.
As a result, Cheng Qiuqiu resumed commuting by motorcycle.
After more than twenty minutes,
she parked her bike in the exclusive parking area of Yunxi Building.
Cheng Qiuqiu carried her helmet and walked toward the building entrance.
Wearing a city-style softshell jacket, combined with her cool, reserved, queen-like aura and tall, sexy figure,
she looked both fierce and ironic, attracting glances along the way.
While waiting for the elevator, a guy gathered courage to start a conversation, but after meeting her cold and distant gaze, he wisely stepped back.
She entered the company.
At this time, Songmei Apparel’s office area had only a handful of people.
She placed her backpack at her workstation, took off the jacket, opened her computer, and began preparing for work.
The design scheme for the express packaging had been finalized and put into use. Her next main task was to design a brand-new series of posters and visual elements for the new products.
“Ring ring ring—” Her phone suddenly rang.
Qiuqiu glanced down at the incoming call information, pursed her lips, and muted the phone directly.
After a while,
a WeChat message popped up on the computer screen.
Mom: “I’m telling you, if you don’t answer the phone again, I’m buying a ticket to Yancheng to find you right now!”
Reading the message, Cheng Qiuqiu felt a flutter in her chest. She picked up the phone and quickly walked outside.
She entered a quiet small meeting room and directly called her mother.
The call was answered quickly.
“What’s going on with you?! Not answering your phone!” Her mother, Li Meihua, spoke in a familiar and fiery tone through the receiver.
Qiuqiu’s voice was cold: “I’m working, not convenient to answer. Don’t come here, I’m fine.”
“You never let me see you, you don’t answer, and now you want to move. Tell me the truth, are you living with some guy outside?!”
“No!”
“Since you graduated, you haven’t come home once. I don’t even know what kind of person you’ve become. I’m telling you, if you don’t come back, I’ll come find you. No negotiations!” ℞𝓪ƝŐᛒËŜ
Cheng Qiuqiu was silent for a long time, bit her lip, and said, “The company is very busy now. I also have to prepare to move. I can’t leave. I’ll come back at the end of the month.”
After saying this, she didn’t wait for her mother’s response and hung up.
The reason she chose to return was also because her mother-in-law’s death anniversary was approaching.
She was truly afraid that her impulsive mother would actually come to Yancheng.
She knew her mother’s personality too well. Now, due to poor management, the store in Rongcheng had already been sold off.
If her mother came over, she might stay in Yancheng permanently and open a store here.
At that time, it would definitely turn her life upside down.
In the past, she could leave Yancheng and hide.
But now, there were too many things here she couldn’t let go of.
At this moment,
“Ah—” The door of the small meeting room suddenly opened.
Qiuqiu was startled and hurriedly put away her phone, turning around.
Her heart started pounding violently.
Tang Song’s figure suddenly appeared in front of her.
He wore a high-quality dark cashmere coat, with a crisp white shirt underneath, standing tall with a smile in his eyes,
like a sudden warm light that instantly dispelled all the gloom and irritation in her heart.
Since the Double Eleven promotion ended, this was Tang Song’s first time coming to the company;
they hadn’t seen each other for several days.
Her voice instantly became nervous: “Tang... President Tang... good morning...”
“Morning, Qiuqiu.” Tang Song casually closed the meeting room door and stepped inside. “I just heard you on the phone. Everything okay?”
The meeting room’s sound insulation was actually very good. He could precisely detect her because of the Dream Flower Seed.
At this moment, the flower sprout was fluctuating intensely.
Obviously, Qiuqiu’s emotions were far from calm on the surface.
Qiuqiu pursed her lips and said softly, “No, nothing. Just called home.”
Tang Song’s gaze moved from the Dream Flower Seed to Qiuqiu herself.
A glint of appreciation flashed in his eyes.
The designer was dressed very sexily today.
A fitted white undershirt paired with high-waisted tight jeans perfectly showcased her curvy figure.
Feeling Tang Song’s warm gaze, Qiuqiu quickly lowered her head.
“Put out your hand.” A magnetic voice came from ahead.
Cheng Qiuqiu hesitated for a moment but obediently stretched out her slightly cool hand.
The next second, Tang Song’s warm palm covered hers, fingertips gently touching her palm.
A tingling sensation, like an electric current, instantly spread throughout her body.
Then, a small, cool metallic tube appeared in her hand.
Qiuqiu was delighted and looked up at him, “This... this is...”
“Tom Ford lipstick.” Tang Song’s voice carried a gentle smile. “Number 16 Scarlet Red. I thought this color suits you well, so I’m giving it to you.”
Qiuqiu’s heart skipped a beat instantly, a layer of charming blush rising on her face. “...Thank you.”
Seeing Qiuqiu’s expression change from cold to shy, Tang Song’s mouth curved upward.
“You’re welcome.”
Then, he lowered his head and gently kissed her rosy cheek.
Qiuqiu froze in place, her body instantly tense.
The Dream Flower Seed above her head stopped trembling, and its green glow became even more vibrant.
Seeing the “healing” effect was so good, Tang Song lowered his head again and this time directly kissed her slightly trembling, full lips.
The alluring fragrance and the soft, bouncy texture felt like eating a sweet jelly.
Their hot breaths mingled together.
Qiuqiu’s eyes widened instantly, her breathing growing more rapid.
After a moment, Tang Song’s hand slowly moved to her waist, gently kneading.
Qiuqiu seemed to finally come back to her senses, suddenly stepping back, her voice urgent and light: “I have to go to work soon. The colleagues will be here... I... I’ll go first...”
After speaking, she lowered her head and quickly walked out of the small meeting room.
Her heartbeat felt like it was about to leap out of her chest.
Back at her workstation,
Qiuqiu opened her palm and stared blankly at the lipstick.
After a while,
she bit her lip, opened WeChat,
and clicked open a familiar chat window, typing: “Su Yu, I want to ask you a question. Suppose you find out the guy you really like is actually a jerk, what would you do?”
“Vroom vroom vroom—”
Su Yu's April: “Oh? Sounds like there’s a story. How did you find out?”
Qiuqiu hesitated but still vaguely recounted what Gao Junfeng told her about Tang Song’s “top-tier rich and beautiful girlfriend.”
This user with the note “Su Yu’s April” was the group owner of the Xiaohongshu fan group she knew.
Because both were fans of Su Yu and “April,” they became friends after some interaction.
They often chatted privately and surprisingly clicked well.
The other party even forced her to call her “Su Yu” based on the username.
Qiuqiu had so much to say but couldn’t tell anyone around her.
She could only secretly pour her heart out to this stranger “confidant” online.
She didn’t know whether to tell her senior sister or how to face Tang Song.
After all, she herself was a betrayer.
Using “treatment” as an excuse to secretly get close to Tang Song behind her senior’s back was also unethical.
Su Yu’s April: “What’s there to hesitate about? Just dump him, unless...”
Qiuqiu pinched her fingers and quickly typed: “Unless what?”
Su Yu’s April: “Unless this guy is like ‘April’s’ outstanding male god. Forget about cheating, even if he was commanding an aircraft carrier, as long as he lets me have a spot on it, I’d be willing.” (#hehe)
Qiuqiu: “You really think that way?”
Su Yu’s April: “Of course. Just being around him, sharing a little of his light, is already happiness.”
Looking at this string of “love-brain” remarks from the other side, Qiuqiu was stunned.
This wasn’t just a hardcore fan;
it was a total stan.
Even she couldn’t reach that level.
Qiuqiu sighed, and the knots in her heart seemed to loosen considerably.
She started typing rapidly and chatted with her.
They talked about relationships, then April, and then Su Yu’s new album.
Finally, the other party sent a message that surprised her.
Su Yu’s April: “By the way, I’m going to Yancheng next month for an event. Let’s meet then? We get along so well, we’ll definitely be good friends.”
Qiuqiu hesitated for a moment but agreed.
She had joined many fan support events with netizens before.
Also, she really wanted to meet this “confidant” since they shared many tastes and topics.
The other party was extremely knowledgeable about Su Yu and even said she wanted to gift her Su Yu’s vinyl collector’s edition.
At this moment, a familiar, energetic greeting came from beside her ear.
“Morning, Qiuqiu!”
Qiuqiu turned her head and saw Yao Lingling walking toward her, wearing the same black softshell jacket.
Lingling stopped at the empty seat beside Qiuqiu, smiling playfully: “Don’t forget the thing the day after tomorrow. I’ve already arranged with that senior sister to visit the house in the morning.”
“Mm.” Qiuqiu nodded.
Moving was already on the agenda.
Lingling knew a senior sister whose house in North City Garden neighborhood was up for sublease, conveniently close to both Huashang Apparel and Songmei, and very cheap.
Thinking about soon living apart from her senior sister, Cheng Qiuqiu felt both reluctant and inexplicably relieved.
Living under the same roof with her senior sister while secretly chatting and contacting Tang Song made her feel very guilty.
Yao Lingling waved at her, humming a tune as she returned to her workstation.
She took off her softshell jacket, first brewed herself a cup of warm jujube ginger tea, then carefully tidied her desk.
Checking the time, it was about right.
She happily picked up her laptop and walked toward the president’s office.
“Knock knock knock—”
“Come in.”
Yao Lingling’s face bloomed with a bright smile as she pushed the door open and walked in.
“President Tang, morning~ I’m here to report on work!”
Tang Song looked up and saw this bright and generous junior sister who was like a little sun.
A brilliant smile involuntarily spread across his face.
“Thanks for your hard work, Lingling.” His voice was full of appreciation. “I discussed with President Gao, and given your huge contribution this time, we decided to double your commission and year-end bonus.”
The success of this softshell jacket was no longer just a product hit. It fully ignited HEYISTUDIO’s brand presence and reputation, bringing immeasurable intangible assets to the company.
Tang Song naturally wanted to reward the top contributor with the greatest effort.
Besides, the junior sister was his trusted confidant.
Seeing the senior’s handsome face and sincere eyes, Yao Lingling’s cheeks flushed red, but she playfully said, “Didn’t you say if GMV surpassed 4 million, President Tang would grant me a wish? You can’t go back on your word.”
Tang Song chuckled lightly, “Don’t worry, these two rewards run concurrently and don’t affect each other.”
“Okay, thanks, senior!” Lingling said sweetly and walked briskly to her desk,
put her laptop on the table,
and began reporting her work.
It mainly involved recent coordination with the Huashang Apparel outsourced design team.
Tang Song quietly listened, looking at this junior sister who could now handle things independently, a satisfied smile on his face.
After a moment’s thought, he said, “Lingling, I think we should expand our own clothing design department. Organize a recruitment plan. I’ll inform HR. You’ll be fully responsible for recruiting and managing new employees.”
HEYISTUDIO was currently in a rapid growth phase. It was time to build a strong core design team of its own.
“Ah?” Yao Lingling gasped, her expression a little flustered. “I... I’m afraid I won’t do well.”
She was still young, having graduated less than two years ago.
Songmei Apparel already had a considerable reputation in the industry.
The new design team would definitely recruit experienced veteran designers, at least no weaker than Huashang Apparel’s team.
She lacked confidence to manage a group of seniors with more experience than herself.
“I believe you’ll be absolutely fine.” Tang Song encouraged her. “Lingling, you’re a genius designer who single-handedly created a million-level hit for the company. What you lack is not ability, just a bit of confidence and experience. Don’t be afraid. Go boldly, and I’ll support you.”
After speaking, he couldn’t help but glance at Lingling’s back.
He had to say, the junior sister’s pear-shaped figure was truly gifted.
Her waist-to-hip ratio was stunning, not inferior to Annie or Wen Ruan.
Because of her slender upper body, the contrast with the lower body was even more striking visually.
Feeling Tang Song’s gaze, Yao Lingling blushed and whispered, “Thank you for your recognition and support, senior. I won’t let you down.”
Her body leaned forward slightly, the full curve of her hips drawing an extremely alluring line in the light.
Tang Song’s heart warmed. Having been influenced by Xiao Jing, he couldn’t resist patting it once.
Duang~~
The crisp, textured sound echoed in the quiet office,
and the supple, elastic sensation lingered on his fingertips.
Lingling’s body shuddered sharply, her cheeks instantly flushed crimson, along with her neck and ears turning red.
“Senior, what are you doing? You scared me...”
Tang Song blinked, “Nothing. You had some dirt back there. I helped you get it off.”
Hearing this, Yao Lingling burst out laughing.
Then, boldly, she touched Tang Song’s chest, “Just found out, senior, you have dirt on your chest too.”
Feeling Tang Song’s explosively strong muscles, Lingling’s heart heated up, and she quickly squeezed her legs together.
Tang Song smiled and shifted the topic to “AI technology and fashion design.”
He had already become a shareholder of Yimai Technology.
Next, he planned to promote deep cooperation between Songmei Apparel and Yimai Technology, integrating cutting-edge technology to accelerate company growth.
Besides that, there was the “Smart Chain Future” project in Yangcheng.
This project involved more core intelligent marketing and user data analysis. It was more significant and required Gao Mengting’s personal handling.
However, this meant partners would inevitably interact with the senior sister.
That was good, letting partners prepare mentally ahead of time.
But it was tough on the senior sister, who might have to bear the blame again.
...
10:00 AM
Shenzhen Bay No. 1, Building T7, Tang Yi Precision branch reception room
Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows was a magnificent, vast bay view.
Sunlight passed through thin clouds, scattering sparkling waves on the calm sea surface, while the city skyline in the distance appeared somewhat hazy in the mist.
Inside, the air was filled with faint white tea aroma and the rich scent of freshly ground coffee.
Wen Ruan sat alone on a huge leather sofa, hands neatly placed on her knees, fingertips unconsciously rubbing the cold metal frame of her phone.
Yesterday, she received a call from Ouyang Xianyue.
No prior notice, and no time for much thought.
They arranged to meet this morning.
Thinking about meeting the legendary Ms. Ouyang, Wen Ruan’s heart uncontrollably began to race.
In Huaxia, entrepreneurs who create real wealth, absorb massive employment, and promote technological innovation are true “national pillars.”
Ouyang Xianyue was such a woman standing at the top of the pyramid.
Behind her stood top-tier capital support and deep family political connections.
She rarely gave media interviews but enjoyed extremely high national respect.
Though her life had regrets (an early deceased husband), her career was flourishing, leading Tang Yi Precision to continuous breakthroughs.
To Wen Ruan, she was not only a respectable business giant.
She was also a core node of the vast resource network behind Tang Song.
The real “big shot” with intricate ties to Director Jin.
Wen Ruan did not know the other party’s purpose for this meeting, but a woman’s intuition told her it was no simple matter.
At that moment,
the heavy solid wood door of the reception room silently opened.
Wen Ruan immediately stood, eyes fixed on the door.
First came a young female secretary in a neat professional outfit, who respectfully opened the door fully.
Then, an elegant and upright figure appeared.
She looked younger than her actual age, with a well-proportioned figure, wearing a twill soft wool jacket and matching high-waisted wide-leg pants.
No extra adornments, no jewelry or watch on her wrist.
Yet in her every move, she radiated a natural nobility.
Her features were not stunning but extremely attractive, a typical Eastern classical beauty with a bone structure full of charm.
Her long black hair was pinned back with a simple hairpin, revealing a smooth, full forehead and a delicate, slender swan neck.
She walked quietly, her steps neither fast nor slow, exuding an awe-inspiring powerful aura.
“Wen Ruan.” A mature voice sounded. She smiled, her gaze fixed on Wen Ruan. “Finally meeting you.”
“Hello, Ms. Ouyang. It’s an honor to meet you.”
Wen Ruan’s heartbeat quickened, replying somewhat timidly.
“You look even younger than in the photos.” Ouyang Xianyue approached and extended her hand.
Wen Ruan hurriedly shook it. “You’re even more beautiful than in the media reports.”
After their greetings,
“Let’s sit down and talk.”
Ouyang Xianyue sat on the sofa opposite Wen Ruan, crossing her legs elegantly.
The secretary brought over a pot of steaming hot tea and poured for them.
Soon, the heavy door was closed again, leaving only the two of them in the large reception room.
Wen Ruan sipped the tea, which was clear and sweet with a refreshing aftertaste.
She composed herself and softly asked, “Ms. Ouyang, you asked me to come. Is there something you need?”
Ouyang Xianyue smiled and went straight to the point: “Luo Bin has already told me. You have obtained Tang Song’s approval to officially enter the Tangjin Family Office, and you hold a ‘special advisory seat.’ Congratulations.”
“Thank you. I hope to learn a lot from you in the future.”
“Of course.” Ouyang Xianyue looked at her with a serious expression. “This also means that our decision-making system has gained a very important new member. This is the first time such a seat has been added since the family office’s establishment.”
“Uh...” Wen Ruan sighed softly, already sensing something was wrong.
She had originally fought hard for this position because Mo Xiangwan persuaded her, simply wanting to enter Tang Song’s true core circle and not be sidelined.
She never expected the seat to be so important and precious.
Ouyang Xianyue continued, “Next week, I’ll accompany you to Singapore for a formal board meeting. You’ll also officially appear in front of everyone.”
“Thank you so much, Ms. Ouyang!” Wen Ruan felt overwhelmed with favor.
Tang Song had originally said Luo Bin would take her to handle the process.
Now, it was Ouyang Xianyue herself accompanying her.
The difference in weight was immense.
“You’re welcome.” Ouyang Xianyue’s tone grew more intimate. “Now that you’ve entered the family office, we’re one of us. In the future, we will have many places requiring close cooperation. Personally, I very much look forward to working with outstanding women like you.”
This high emotional intelligence comment made Wen Ruan’s blood boil with excitement.
She hurriedly replied, “It’s an honor to learn from you. I will do my utmost not to disappoint you and Tang Song’s trust.”
After discussing the schedule briefly,
Ouyang Xianyue’s eyes flickered. As if casually mentioning, she suddenly dropped a heavy piece of news:
“By the way, besides you, Mo Xiangwan will also attend the Singapore meeting as the head of Tang Entertainment.”
“You are both top talents in the media field. I plan to officially propose at the family office meeting to lead the establishment of a ten-billion-dollar pan-entertainment industry fund.”
“This fund will be dedicated to promoting Tang Entertainment’s content overseas and accelerating Xingyun International Group’s global mergers and acquisitions and IPO process.”
“I will personally help you smooth the connections for specific resources and the IPO sponsorship team.”
“I hope that the two of you can jointly manage this fund.”
“This... this...”
Wen Ruan felt a surge of excitement rush to her head, waves crashing in her heart.
The full E-cup bust beneath her silk blouse trembled fiercely, and her cheeks flushed bright red.
She had only just “started” recently and hadn’t even warmed up the director position at Xingyun International Group.
Now, not only was she joining the legendary Tangjin Family Office, but she was also entrusted to manage a ten-billion-dollar industry fund.
She would be attending meetings with a group of powerful figures to discuss proposals that could determine the direction of a world sector.
This impact was far more direct and shocking than when Mo Xiangwan first revealed the truth about Tangjin.
Ouyang Xianyue observed all her lost composure without urging.
Once Wen Ruan gradually calmed down, she looked at her deeply and softly said,
“Of course, pushing such a large strategic plan will inevitably face some challenges according to family office procedures.
This might touch the risk upper limit set by our investment committee.
Especially... our executive committee chairwoman, that Ms. Jin Meixiao.
She has always had... very cautious risk considerations regarding any asset allocation related to Ms. Su Yu.”
“I’m worried that at the investment committee, her team will, based on asset safety and diversification principles, raise reservations about this proposal.
At that time, Wen Ruan, I hope you can show some toughness.”
Hearing this, Wen Ruan blinked her moist peach blossom eyes.
Her enchanting face was full of huge question marks, utterly bewildered.
What?! You want me to... be “tough” and confront Jin Meixiao?!