novelraw Chapter 632: The Beginning of Bai Yueguang's "Dark Turn"
Chapter 632: The Beginning of Bai Yueguang's "Dark Turn"
Chapter 632: The Beginning of Bai Yueguang's "Dark Turn"Yunxi Building, Songmei Apparel.
Vice President’s Office.
“Our first step in branding has been completed. Next, marketing will be the top priority.”
“The core of Smart Chain Future is AI plus e-commerce marketing. I want you to take charge and set up a dedicated AI marketing department to handle all technical and business communications with them.”
...
Tang Song leaned back on the soft sofa, his bright eyes looking at Gao Mengting, who had just returned from Huashang Apparel.
His voice was steady and clear.
Gao Mengting listened attentively, occasionally nodding softly in agreement.
When the topic was finished, a trace of deep emotion appeared on her delicate face.
“It feels... unreal. In such a short time, we’ve actually come this far. I estimate we can hit our small monthly target of breaking 100 million within four days at the latest.” She pronounced the words “small target” lightly and slowly, her tone teasing, but her eyes shone with admiration.
At the beginning, when Tang Song proposed branding and set the goal of “over 100 million in monthly sales,” which to her seemed almost impossible, she couldn’t really understand it.
But unexpectedly, everything happened so fast, even more exaggerated and smoother than she imagined.
Looking back at the past few months, it felt like just a blink, yet Songmei Apparel had grown from a startup with only one million in registered capital to a near-industry leader.
“So... should we celebrate with a hug?” Tang Song smiled and looked appreciatively at his partner.
She crossed her legs, sitting elegantly with smooth brown hair casually draped over her shoulders.
Her gray knit short-sleeve top, plaid pencil skirt, and nude stockings showed off her well-proportioned, upright figure perfectly.
It was worth noting that, with her huge career success and the sweetness of love, Gao Mengting now exuded a charming femininity from inside out.
Very attractive.
Hearing him, Gao Mengting smiled gently.
She stood up gracefully, opened her arms, her eyes flickering with amusement as she said,
“Come on, my dear partner.”
Tang Song stepped forward and embraced her.
Their bodies made wide contact, and a fresh, pleasant scent surrounded him.
Gao Mengting took a deep breath, looked up into Tang Song’s eyes, and said, “By the way, I haven’t told you yet—I’m planning to move. This time... I’ll be living separately from Qiuqiu. Hehe, when you come over, you won’t get to see the busty girl anymore. Won’t you be disappointed?” ŕἁꞐỔ𐌱Ęȿ
Tang Song smirked slightly upon hearing that.
Then he laughed, “No problem. You can always see her at the company.”
“Hmph, Tang, you really are a pervert.” Gao Mengting gave him a glare and pinched his back.
Looking into his eyes, Tang Song keenly sensed something.
Right, with Gao Mengting’s mindset and emotional intelligence, she should have noticed long ago.
He couldn’t help but feel a bit guilty inside.
After thinking a moment, he asked, “Have you found a place yet?”
“Not yet. Been too busy recently. Once the Double Eleven shipments are all sent, I’ll go looking properly.”
“How about I help you find one?”
“Well... okay then. I’ll leave it to President Tang. Alright, let go now.” Gao Mengting shifted slightly.
However, Tang Song did not let go.
His warm hand slowly slid down her waist, gently stroking.
Gao Mengting’s heart skipped a beat, and her body began to soften.
It was like electricity instantly shooting through her waist and hips.
Now that she had already experienced intimacy, and with an extremely sensitive body, even the slightest touch was overwhelming.
“Hey... what are you doing... don’t act recklessly, this is the office.”
Tang Song smiled and lowered his head to look into her eyes, “How about we go to the lounge inside for a bit?”
Gao Mengting’s vice president office had a small private room equipped with a single bed for naps.
“No...” Gao Mengting blushed and refused, her voice lacking confidence, “I still have to work overtime tonight, you...”
Tang Song didn’t say anything. He slowly slid his hand from her waist down, disappearing under her plaid skirt.
Gao Mengting’s eyes instantly widened, and her body began to tremble violently.
After a moment, Tang Song applied slight pressure, and Gao Mengting lowered her head, following him into the small room.
A door closed.
The air was filled only with their increasingly rapid breathing intertwined together.
Possibly because of the unique venue, Gao Mengting performed worse this time.
Tang Song, the team manager, was extremely dissatisfied with her and sternly gave guidance.
Within minutes, the partner cried out in self-reproach.
O(TT~TT)O
Back in the CEO’s office.
Tang Song was about to pack up and leave when his phone rang.
[Wen Ruan]
He answered the call.
Leaning back in his chair, his voice playful as he spoke first, “Hey, sister, missing me?”
“Hehe, my little busy bee brother didn’t call me, so I had to come to you myself,” Wen Ruan’s magnetic and mature voice came from the other end, “I hope I’m not interrupting your closeness with some beauty? I heard that someone called Dayangma came to Yancheng. Didn’t suck you dry, did she?”
Tang Song chuckled, “What? Jealous? Annie already left.”
Speaking of Dayangma, it was quite interesting.
Tang Song had wanted to try the special effect of the new item he just obtained, [Tang Song’s Belt], but Dayangma had secretly returned to the Imperial Capital yesterday and was unreachable now.
Once things settled with Xiaojing, he could test it on her. That should be more fun.
“Jealous? If I got jealous over something like this, I could open a vinegar factory by now! Anyway, if you’re drained and can’t feed me, sister will have to find other ways to solve it.”
“I think you’re itching again, huh?”
“So what?” Wen Ruan’s voice immediately lowered, becoming lazy and seductive with unspeakable innuendo, “You want to come and scratch my itch? I’m... right now...”
Her voice got lower and lower.
“Tsk—” Tang Song was instantly stirred to fiery anger, “Just you wait!”
He had to go to Shencheng on Saturday to celebrate Bai Yueguang’s birthday. He was definitely going to make big sister beg on her knees.
After Wen Ruan teased him with her unique “trash talk” for a while, she finally got serious.
Slowly, she shifted to the main topic, “I met with Ms. Ouyang at noon today. It was mainly about the Tangjin Family Office.”
“Oh?” Tang Song immediately straightened up, “How did it go?”
His media queen and that mysterious precision queen’s first formal meeting. Unfortunately, he wasn’t present.
“Not well!” Wen Ruan’s tone had a hint of fake grievance, “She’s from a noble family, unlike me from a small place. In front of such a true noblewoman, sister was completely controlled.”
“Did something happen?”
After a pause, Wen Ruan said slowly, “Not really. She asked me to tell you something. Her grandfather’s health has been declining recently. She wants you to accompany her to Rongcheng at the end of the month to visit him. From what I hear, the old man may not have much time left.”
Tang Song’s expression slightly stiffened upon hearing this.
Rongcheng... Ouyang’s grandfather...
In his memory up to the end of 2018, he had never really had direct contact with Ouyang Xianyue’s family.
Back then, he mostly stood behind Ouyang, helping her grow Tang Yi Precision.
The main reason was that the energy of that circle was too vast and sensitive.
At that time, he was still inexperienced, and his relationship with Ouyang was not as close as later.
He dared not and did not want to expose himself too early.
Ouyang Xianyue’s grandfather, Ouyang Chengping, was a titan in Huaxia’s tech industry.
A dual academy academician, with many disciples and friends scattered across core national research institutes and military industry.
A truly respected “academic overlord.”
Her mother’s family were basically political heavyweights.
Especially her maternal grandfather, who had long retired but still held great influence in the upper echelons.
Because of Ouyang Xianyue’s unfathomable background, the entire “Tangjin” system has been so smooth sailing in the complex Huaxia soil.
Whether it was Tang Yi Precision’s successful military orders and breakthrough in technical blockades,
Or Smile Holdings’ sensitive domestic investment and acquisitions, always receiving “green lights,”
All were backed by Ouyang Xianyue’s background protection.
In this regard, Ouyang Xianyue and Anne Kate were somewhat similar.
Except one was domestic, the other abroad.
Of course, there were disputes between the two, and some involved Secretary Jin for certain reasons.
As his thoughts churned, a crisp system notification sounded:
“Ding! You have triggered character interaction task [Visit and Comfort]. Please go to [Task Center] to check.”
After chatting a bit more with big sister,
Tang Song hung up, opened the system interface, and checked the task information.
[Task Content: As the precision queen you cultivated, Ouyang Xianyue has been busy with work in recent years, rarely accompanying family. Her closest grandfather’s health is deteriorating, and her inner strength is not as firm as she shows. This will greatly affect her emotions and psychology. Please accompany her to Rongcheng, visit Ouyang Chengping, and ease her inner depression in your way, providing appropriate comfort.]
[Task Reward: Character Interaction Gift Pack *1]
Reading the task description, Tang Song’s mood grew heavy.
He leaned slowly against the chair back, his fingertips unconsciously tapping lightly on the table.
He could understand Ouyang Xianyue’s current state of mind.
The stronger and more accustomed to control everything a person is, the greater the inner shock when facing the inevitable natural law of life and death.
As far as Tang Song knew, she grew up by her grandfather’s side, and her choice to engage in the seemingly dull precision instrument industry was greatly influenced by this academician grandfather.
Now, the “mountain” that had always sheltered her was about to collapse. The depression and sorrow in her heart were imaginable.
Moreover, for him and the entire Tangjin system, this elder was also very important.
Suddenly, Tang Song’s heart stirred sharply.
He opened the system warehouse and focused on the health item he had just acquired, [Gleam Spring Teapot].
This purple clay teapot can slowly and continuously improve bodily functions and nourish the five organs.
For elderly people whose bodily functions naturally decline, this is the perfect “tonic”!
Academician Ouyang Chengping had served the nation and people his entire life. His body must have long been overdrawn by years of intense work.
Now, with his time nearly up, it was most likely natural bodily failure.
The effect of [Gleam Spring Teapot] was a perfect remedy for this.
Originally, Tang Song planned to give this teapot as a gift to his own father.
But now it seemed his father would have to wait a bit longer.
After all, his health was always good, and he had regular checkups.
Shencheng, Qingning Tech Tower.
42nd floor, Qingmi AI Office Area.
In the General Manager’s office, Liu Qingning sat focused in front of her computer, reviewing a technical docking document about [Xuanji Optical World].
“Knock knock knock—”
The door knocked, and Executive Director Xiong Wen quickly entered.
“General Manager Liu, people from Tang Entertainment have arrived and are waiting for you in meeting room Q1.”
Liu Qingning’s fingers paused on the touchpad, then she looked up with a smile, “Okay, I’ll be right there.”
She stood and started packing her things.
That morning, she had just been notified that for the cooperation on “Xuanji Optical World,” Tang Entertainment would send core representatives for the first formal meeting.
Originally, the meeting was scheduled for tomorrow during the day, but since she had to fly back to Quancheng early the next morning for her birthday, the time was moved to this afternoon.
After the meeting, both sides would have dinner together.
She had invested unprecedented attention and energy into this project.
This was not only her first time independently leading such a heavyweight cross-industry cooperation in her career,
But also the best chance to prove her value to everyone and to Tang Song.
Moreover, she hoped to use this opportunity to learn more deeply about Tang Entertainment.
To understand Tang Song’s “past” that she had never been involved in.
Most importantly... Su Yu.
Lost in thought, her footsteps had unknowingly reached the door of meeting room Q1.
Liu Qingning took a deep breath, adjusted her expression, and pushed open the heavy frosted glass door.
Inside the meeting room, the lighting was bright.
By the sofa stood two middle-aged men in suits, looking imposing.
“Hello, I am Liu Qingning, product lead of Qingmi AI. We have spoken on the phone before.”
She took the initiative to speak, her voice clear and pleasant, with a standard smile.
The one leading immediately stepped forward, “Hello, General Manager Liu, I am Zhou Mingkai, Director of Strategic Development at Tang Entertainment. This is my colleague, Zhuo Bo.”
The three exchanged brief greetings.
Zhou Mingkai and Zhuo Bo’s gazes simultaneously turned with reverence toward the other side of the meeting room.
Liu Qingning blinked and turned to look.
Her heart skipped a beat, and her smile vanished instantly.
By the floor-to-ceiling window stood a sexy, graceful figure.
When Liu Qingning looked over, her gaze met the other’s perfectly.
“Thump thump—”
Her heartbeat was so fast it felt like it would leap out of her chest.
Su Yu had suddenly appeared before her, completely unguarded, crashing into her presence.
Unlike the distant “chance encounter” at Shenzhen Bay No.1 last time, she was not wearing any mask or hat, but stood fully, clearly bathed in the light.
She wore only a simple white dress, but on her, it seemed more breathtaking than any haute couture.
What a face was that?
Exquisitely perfect bone structure, lively and spirited features, skin as delicate as mutton fat jade...
Her beauty was the kind that needed no tricks or adornments, pure “divine face.”
The dazzling cityscape outside paled before her presence.
Footsteps sounded.
Su Yu slowly walked toward her, her golden ratio body and perfect waist-to-hip ratio exuding suffocating sexiness.
The distance between them quickly closed to less than one meter.
Because of a ten-centimeter height difference and Su Yu’s current aura, Liu Qingning instantly felt immense pressure.
“Hello.” Su Yu’s distinctive, sexy voice sounded, clear but with a unique rhythm, “I’m Su Yu. Nice to meet you.”
She reached out her hand first, with slender, pale, and beautifully sculpted fingers like a work of art.
Liu Qingning pressed her lips, stiffly extended her hand, and lightly shook the other’s.
“...Hello, Liu Qingning.”
Her voice was so dry even she found it strange.
The moment she saw her, Liu Qingning couldn’t help but scrutinize herself.
Her features, figure, skin, temperament...
She had to admit, except for her large chest, she was completely defeated.
This realization was far more profound and painful than any verbal attack.
She had once vowed that if Tang Song found someone better, she would let go.
But when Su Yu appeared before her, she simply couldn’t get past that hurdle in her heart.
Their handshake lasted a full five seconds.
Su Yu withdrew her right hand first, a sweet smile appearing on her face, “I just happen to be filming a promotional video for my new album in Shencheng, so I came along with Director Zhou. I’m personally very interested in AR technology and hope I’m not disturbing your meeting.”
“Of course not.” Liu Qingning took a deep breath, “I’m your fan and very much looking forward to your new album.”
Su Yu’s eyebrows curved, and a trace of warmth shimmered in her clear amber eyes, “Mhm, it’ll be released on November 18th, your birthday. You’ll be able to listen soon. I hope it counts as a birthday gift you want.”
Feeling the completely different attitude from what she expected, Liu Qingning’s mood grew complicated, “Thank you, it’s my honor.”
As a romantic rival, she originally thought that even if Su Yu wasn’t cold or harsh, she would at least suppress her in every way.
But now it seemed the situation was different.
Su Yu’s attitude was almost excessively good.
Honestly, she could never do the same.
“Let’s sit and talk.” Su Yu gestured calmly, “Work first, then dinner.”
Liu Qingning suppressed the turbulent feelings and nodded, sitting down on the sofa.
Su Yu did not sit in the main seat but directly beside her, very close.
Feeling the subtle aura and the gaze from those eyes, Liu Qingning’s heartbeat wouldn’t slow down.
The negotiation officially began.
Mainly, Zhou Mingkai represented Tang Entertainment to communicate initial cooperation details with Liu Qingning regarding the [Xuanji Optical World] project.
Su Yu sat quietly on a single sofa, mostly just listening, occasionally speaking a few words.
Tang Entertainment, the largest comprehensive entertainment group domestically, had not only top film and music IPs,
But also the incubated [Star Extinguish Interactive], ranked in the top five game developers and publishers in China.
They would provide full ecosystem content support for Xuanji Optical World.
Liu Qingning gradually got into work mode and seemed to recover her usual state.
She had indeed been Su Yu’s staunch fan, but once Tang Song was involved, her pride would never allow her to back down.
No matter what, she could not show weakness.
Nor could she show any sign of fear in front of this woman.
Outside, the sky darkened gradually.
The city lights began to glow, weaving a brilliant and colorful picture.
Liu Qingning looked at the time and stood up, “I’ve booked a private room in the administrative restaurant downstairs. Shall we go there and chat over dinner?”
More than ten minutes later,
The four took a private elevator to the restaurant’s fifth-floor private room.
A sumptuous meal was already laid out, with the most dazzling night view of Shencheng Bay outside the window.
It was just after seven at night. After eating for a while and finishing the necessary business talks,
Zhou Mingkai and Zhuo Bo exchanged a tacit glance and stood up.
“General Manager Liu, sorry. We have some urgent work to handle and need to leave first.”
Then Su Yu put down her chopsticks, “You go ahead. Liu and I will talk.”
“Then we’ll trouble you, Director Su.” Both bowed respectfully.
Upon hearing this, Liu Qingning’s heart skipped a beat, but she still tried to keep a polite smile, “Director Zhou, Director Zhuo, take care.”
“Goodbye, General Manager Liu. Please stay.”
“Goodbye.”
The door closed again, instantly cutting off everything outside.
Only the two of them remained, and the silent, glittering night view beyond the window.
Liu Qingning turned stiffly and sat down opposite Su Yu again.
Never before had she been so nervous.
At root, she was afraid.
Unlike Wen Ruan, this person was Su Yu!
From every aspect, she seemed flawless.
Even as a woman, looking directly into her eyes at such close range could cause a heart-fluttering feeling.
She didn’t think there was any man in the world who could truly resist Su Yu’s charm.
Their gazes met again.
They could clearly see the complex emotions in each other’s eyes.
Finally, Su Yu spoke first, “Do you have... any questions for me, Qingning?”
Liu Qingning’s hand under the table clenched tightly.
Facing those amber eyes, she slowly said, “Miss Su Yu, I’ve always liked your songs, since the Echo girl group days. I listened to them all through high school. Like many fans, I’ve had a question: who exactly is the songwriter behind those later hit songs called ‘Song’?”
Su Yu’s red lips slightly moved, “Yes, that’s Tang Song.”
“Whew—”
Liu Qingning’s ample E-cup chest heaved violently, waves surging.
She was extremely smart and needed no further questions. One glance and a confirming answer made everything clear.
Just as she guessed, Tang Song was the one who created Tang Entertainment and single-handedly raised Su Yu to the altar.
That meant that when she was admitted to T University and left his side full of ambition to seek the “peak reunion,”
He and Su Yu had already stood together and stepped onto the peak hand in hand.
Su Yu was very different from Wen Ruan;
she was much stronger and had deeper ties with him.
Originally, Liu Qingning wanted to use this birthday and the upcoming 50th anniversary of Jingxian No.1 Middle School to confront Tang Song bit by bit on her strongest home turf.
Because facing Su Yu, she couldn’t think of any winning chance.
But unexpectedly, Su Yu was so direct in laying everything out.
“Well then, Miss Su Yu...” she clenched her teeth, her gaze stubborn and trembling with refusal to lose, “Is there something you want to say to me this time?”
However, Su Yu’s next move completely exceeded her expectations.
Su Yu slowly stood, walked to her, and then bowed solemnly to her,
“I came this time mainly to apologize. I’m sorry, Qingning.”
This sudden act completely confused Liu Qingning.
“Why... why...”
Su Yu straightened up, her face showing a complex expression.
“I was behind the angel round financing of Century Zhixue back then. Later, when Si Jue Education asked your entire team to move to Shencheng, that was also my arrangement.”
Liu Qingning stood up with a sharp “ting,” her face instantly turning pale, body trembling violently.
Her feelings for Tang Song were indisputable. If it weren’t for her studies and the entrepreneurship competition at university, she would have confronted him.
Later, when Tang Song came to the Imperial Capital to seek her, after spending time alone, their warm relationship had just started to develop.
Then came Century Zhixue’s angel round financing, making him incredibly busy, shifting her focus to her career.
Afterwards, it was because she came to Shencheng that they separated, causing irreparable cracks in their relationship.
In other words, all these “coincidences” were orchestrated behind the scenes by Su Yu.
Liu Qingning’s lips trembled. After a long time, she found her voice, “So what do you want now? Do you want me... to leave him?”
“Of course not.” Su Yu smiled bitterly, her voice full of bitterness, “I’m not Jin Meixiao. I’m not that domineering, nor qualified to make you leave.”
Liu Qingning was stunned again, “What do you mean... Jin, Director Jin? What does she have to do with this?”
“Of course it’s related. Because she wants to monopolize Tang Song.”
“———”
Pain surged through her head.
Liu Qingning felt the whole world become unreal.