Maxing Out Charisma, Inheriting Game Assets

Chapter 665: Ling Chain Technology, The Elder

Rongcheng High-Tech Zone, Yintai Center.

On the first floor, in a prominent street-facing location, stood the first flagship store of Weiguang Coffee in the Southwest region.

Huge floor-to-ceiling windows let warm sunlight pour into the interior, where the air was filled with the mixed aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans and buttery bread.

The store's design continued the brand's consistent style—simple yet full of texture.

It had now become a popular check-in spot for the entire CBD white-collar community.

"President Xie!"

"President Xie, you're here!"

Xie Shuyu smiled and gave a slight nod to the staff as she stepped into the cafe.

Her gaze swept around and quickly landed on the man waiting in the window booth.

He appeared to be around forty years old, wearing a well-fitted casual suit and frameless glasses, exuding an elegant and steady temperament.He wasn't playing with his phone, just quietly holding a cup of Americano.

His eyes were focused on observing the busy baristas and coming-and-going customers in the shop, with a hint of professional scrutiny and contemplation in his gaze.

Just based on these details, Xie Shuyu's first impression of him improved significantly.

As she approached,

the middle-aged man immediately stood up, a sincere and enthusiastic smile appearing on his face. "President Xie, hello, I'm Fang Zhiyuan from Ling Chain Technology. You're even more beautiful and have more presence than in your photos. I apologize for the intrusion and thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule."

Xie Shuyu responded with graceful composure: "President Fang, you're too kind. I should be the one apologizing for making you wait so long."

As they spoke, the two sat down opposite each other and exchanged polite pleasantries.

Xie Shuyu looked directly at the other party, her gaze calm and focused.

When news spread that she wanted to optimize cold chain transportation in the Southwest region, Ling Chain Technology was among the first companies to request a meeting via email.

It was only because her schedule was too packed that it had been delayed until today.

This innovative cold chain logistics company headquartered in Jiangcheng was also one of her key targets for evaluation.

Most of the founding team came from Alibaba's Cainiao Cold Chain and JD Logistics, combining both technological and practical experience.

Using a SaaS scheduling platform combined with new energy cold chain fleets, they solved the problem of insufficient digitization in traditional cold chains, giving them outstanding advantages.

However, their scale was still small and coverage areas limited—this was their fundamental weakness.

But in Xie Shuyu's view, dealing with this kind of "growth-stage" company was actually more flexible.

She could both gain technological benefits and have more room to negotiate on price.

After the pleasantries,

Fang Zhiyuan didn't engage in excessive business flattery but went straight to the main topic.

"President Xie, to be frank, before coming here, our team has already conducted on-site visits and research at all of Weiguang Coffee's stores in North China and the Southwest regions."

He turned his tablet toward Xie Shuyu, showing a logically clear, well-illustrated PPT on the screen.

"We discovered that Weiguang Coffee's biggest advantage lies in the *high quality* and 'freshness' of your products. Especially your baked goods and specialty milk drinks, which have extremely high requirements for temperature control in the supply chain and delivery timeliness."

"And this is exactly what our Ling Chain Technology excels at."

As he spoke, he swiped through the screen, showcasing their quite substantial self-owned fleet of 800 new energy cold chain vehicles, as well as their highly professional AI SaaS scheduling platform.

Finally, he presented a complete set of detailed cold chain logistics solutions specifically customized for Weiguang Coffee.

The AI SaaS scheduling system could match optimal routes in real-time, reducing energy consumption by 20%;

The customized solution for Weiguang could shorten delivery time by 30% and reduce costs by 15%.

Hearing this, a glimmer of genuine excitement ignited in Xie Shuyu's eyes, which usually carried a sense of scrutiny.

She never expected the other party's preparation to be so thorough!

This level of attention was practically treating Weiguang Coffee as a "showcase client."

However, her face still maintained that slightly critical calm expression.

After pondering for a moment,

Xie Shuyu said unhurriedly: "President Fang, the proposal is indeed very thoughtful, and the professionalism is unquestionable. However, cost will always be one of the core considerations for our chain brand."

Hearing this, Fang Zhiyuan smiled: "President Xie, don't worry. If Weiguang is willing to sign a long-term exclusive strategic cooperation agreement with us, we're willing to reduce our current quote by an additional 3%! And we promise to specially form a service team for you, available 24/7."

Upon hearing this, Xie Shuyu's heart skipped a beat.

This price had already broken through her psychological bottom line, filled with irresistible temptation.

However, her face still maintained that slightly critical calm expression.

Hearing the word "investors," a light flickered in Fang Zhiyuan's eyes.

He casually asked: "By the way, President Xie, from what I know, Weiguang Coffee's Series A financing was quite large and very successful. I wonder if it's convenient to reveal which institution has such good vision?"

Xie Shuyu pondered for a moment, then ultimately shook her head with an apologetic smile: "The investor is an independent individual. The specific amount and valuation can't be disclosed publicly yet due to confidentiality agreements."

After speaking, her eyes remained calm, offering no further explanation.

In fact, this 40 million yuan Series A financing, along with the Tang Song behind it, had always been her most secret trump card.

So far, there had been no public promotion whatsoever.

This was entirely her strategic consideration.

She didn't want competitors to learn about her financial reserves and expansion pace too early.

Moreover, the 40 million cash flow brought far more than just the number itself.

Leveraging strong capital and Weiguang Coffee's own excellent cash flow, she had successfully secured low-interest credit loans several times this amount from banks.

This was the real confidence behind her aggressive expansion and intensive store openings.

He casually asked: "By the way, President Xie, from what I know, Weiguang Coffee's Series A financing was quite large and very successful. I wonder if it's convenient to reveal which institution has such good vision?"

He didn't interfere with any of her decisions, nor did he demand immediate changes to business registration information.

If it were any other investment institution facing her such aggressive, high-leverage expansion plan, they would have probably already initiated valuation adjustment mechanisms and supervisory clauses.

And all of this was her most important business secret.

She preferred to wait until she had firmly established herself in the Southwest region and fully proven the successful store model before using concentrated media marketing to ignite brand visibility.

This would create the perfect groundwork for the upcoming Series B financing.

Hearing Xie Shuyu's watertight response, Fang Zhiyuan pursed his lips.

He looked up, meeting her eyes, and said seriously: "President Xie, to be frank, our Ling Chain Technology is also preparing for a new round of financing recently."

She didn't want competitors to learn about her financial reserves and expansion pace too early.

"So... if there's a suitable opportunity in the future, I wonder if President Xie... could help introduce us to your company's investor?"

"Bringing in a top individual investor like him who has both strength and vision could not only inject powerful momentum into Ling Chain Technology's development but also make our cooperation with Weiguang Coffee even closer."

This was the real confidence behind her aggressive expansion and intensive store openings.

Hearing these words, Xie Shuyu's eyes instantly moved.

She finally understood the real intention behind the other party's visit.

No wonder they were offering such huge discounts and support—it was actually targeting the capital behind her.

Thinking about it, Weiguang Coffee's recent series of expansion moves regardless of cost had already attracted widespread attention in the industry, naturally making companies like Ling Chain Technology that needed capital investment interested.

Immediately, she realized the tempting possibilities behind this proposal.

If Tang Song really invested in Ling Chain Technology, then Weiguang Coffee would essentially have half of its own cold chain logistics system.

She preferred to wait until she had firmly established herself in the Southwest region and fully proven the successful store model before using concentrated media marketing to ignite brand visibility.

This would create the perfect groundwork for the upcoming Series B financing.

Actually, she didn't have much confidence about this.

Because unlike Weiguang Coffee, Ling Chain Technology required much larger funding amounts, easily reaching hundreds of millions.

The main reason Tang Song had invested in her initially was largely due to their "personal relationship," not because he truly valued the highly competitive chain coffee industry.

He had already invested a full forty million in her.

If she presumptuously asked him to invest in a heavy-asset company worth hundreds of millions just for her supply chain...

They weren't even married yet, and even if they were, such frequent requests would eventually wear down that precious relationship.

As they were parting,

Fang Zhiyuan opened his briefcase.

He took out a thick business plan and handed it to her.

"President Xie, this is Ling Chain Technology's latest BP. If there's an opportunity, I truly hope your investor can take a look. I firmly believe our company has all the potential to become an industry unicorn—we're just lacking some key funding support."

Xie Shuyu was silent for a moment, then ultimately accepted it and nodded. "Alright, President Fang, if there's an opportunity, I'll help convey it."

Watching Fang Zhiyuan's expectant figure disappear through the door,

Xie Shuyu took out her phone, found the contact number for the Shuxian Supply Chain cooperation contact, and directly called.

She concisely scheduled an afternoon visit and meeting.

No matter what, the cooperation with Shuxian had to be terminated immediately.

This would completely solve the biggest weakness in her mind.

And they were also located in the Southwest region.

However, this great temptation was quickly replaced by realistic calmness.

After a while.

"Buzz buzz buzz—"

[Tang Song: "I'm busy right now, I'll call you later to talk."]

Xie Shuyu simply replied "Okay," then put down her phone and let out a long sigh.

If she presumptuously asked him to invest in a heavy-asset company worth hundreds of millions just for her supply chain...

As for the investment matter, she could only test the waters later when she found an opportunity.

She and Tang Song hadn't spent much time together anyway, and asking for money for someone else right after meeting would feel strange.

......

2:00 PM.

Lan Feng International High-end Apartments, Unit 2002.

In the bedroom, heavy curtains were tightly drawn,

completely blocking out the bright afternoon sunlight.

The air was warm and stuffy.

On the master bedroom's large bed,

Watching Fang Zhiyuan's expectant figure disappear through the door,

She glanced at Xiao Jing who was still clinging to her, then pushed her aside with annoyance,

She concisely scheduled an afternoon visit and meeting.

"Mmm..."

Xiao Jing lazily opened her misty large eyes, instinctively murmuring: "World map..."

(C)

Her tone carried a somewhat strange meaning.

This startled Lin Muxue, who exclaimed in surprise and suddenly shivered.

She forcefully pushed Xiao Jing away.

Immediately followed by a "thump—" sound.

She rolled off the bed, landing heavily on the soft long-pile carpet.

Her face was red and burning hot, and she wished she could immediately find a hole to crawl into.

(PAC)

How hateful!

Her secret that she'd hidden for so long had actually been discovered by Xiao Jing just like that.

As for the investment matter, she could only test the waters later when she found an opportunity.

Completely different from the simple and kind beautician, Xiao Jing had way too many tricks.

Don't think about it! Don't think about it!

Lin Muxue covered her burning face, almost crawling on hands and feet as she stumbled toward the bathroom to escape.

Warm water submerged her.

She bathed thoroughly and carefully.

Dried herself, and changed into a clean silk nightgown.

Just as she stepped out of the walk-in closet.

"Ah!" Lin Muxue exclaimed softly, almost falling on her bottom.

Xiao Jing, who had been hiding behind the door, immediately pounced on her with giggles.

"Luna, finished bathing? From now on we..."

"You...!" Lin Muxue quickly pushed her away. "Go take a bath quickly! You're so dirty!"

She glanced at Xiao Jing who was still clinging to her, then pushed her aside with annoyance,

Xiao Jing's clear laughter followed behind her.

Back on the bedroom bed,

Lin Muxue sat there, still unable to suppress recalling the previous scenes.

Xiao Jing lazily opened her misty large eyes, instinctively murmuring: "World map..."

She vigorously shook her head, forcibly pulling back those increasingly dangerous wandering thoughts.

Just at that moment,

This frightened Lin Muxue, who exclaimed in surprise and suddenly shivered.

Lin Muxue looked up and saw the man walking toward her.

She instinctively shuddered, feeling somewhat fearful.

Tang Song came to her side, gently wrapped his arm around her waist, and kissed her cheek.

"How are you feeling now?"

"Much... much better." Lin Muxue licked her somewhat dry lips.

How hateful!

She couldn't help but curse inwardly: Damn perverted Xiao Jing! You've corrupted me!

The main reason... was that this yandere was simply too perverted!

Completely different from the simple and kind beautician, Xiao Jing had way too many tricks.

This basketball game had finally allowed him to verify the special effects of Tang Song's Belt.

This item obtained from the Mastering Annie task was indeed not just for decoration.

It could also supervise the fake socialite in drawing maps.

"No!"

She bathed very thoroughly.

Tang Song reached inside, leaned close to her ear, and said softly: "Luna, I have a task to assign you next."

Lin Muxue bit her lip, her body trembling slightly. "Tell me..."

"Next, after I return from Rongcheng, I need to go to France to inspect Tangjin Estate. You'll be fully responsible for coordinating this international business trip and all related matters."

Xiao Jing, who had been hiding behind the door, immediately pounced on her with giggles.

Once completed, she could unlock the third task.

Now that she had returned from London and experienced an international business trip, she had the ability to complete the task.

Moreover, the task rewards included [Item Gift Pack] and [Stamina +2], which he greatly anticipated.

"O-okay, I'll complete it seriously."

"And also." Tang Song adjusted his position and continued: "Contact Handing Group for me, buy a residence at [Yunding Mansion]. The owner's name will be Gao Mengting. You'll contact her later."

"Gao Mengting... Yunding Mansion..." Lin Muxue murmured, instantly feeling sour inside.

Lin Muxue sat there, still unable to suppress recalling the previous scenes.

Actually, she didn't feel much resistance internally;

instead, there was some faint anticipation.

She vigorously shook her head, forcibly pulling back those increasingly dangerous wandering thoughts.

They had worked in the same Yunxi Building back then and had met numerous times.

Tang Song giving such generous luxury homes inevitably made her feel somewhat envious and jealous.

"What?" Tang Song's voice came. "Not happy?"

"No, no." Lin Muxue quickly shook her head. "I'll handle it immediately, get it done as soon as possible... Ah!"

She instinctively shuddered, feeling somewhat fearful.

"Ah?" Lin Muxue suddenly looked up, gazing at him incredulously. "I can too?"

Tang Song breathed in her rich fragrance and nodded. "Of course, and it's not limited to any city. You can choose anywhere."

He knew Luna's mindset.

The reason he hadn't directly given her valuable assets before was because he was afraid this fake socialite would get too carried away, her desires would expand, and she might do something wrong.

She couldn't help but curse inwardly: Damn perverted Xiao Jing! You've corrupted me!

Not only did she rarely show off wealth online, but she also worked seriously and studied hard.

Noticing her gaze, Tang Song chuckled lightly and pulled her onto his lap.

"!!!"

Hearing Tang Song's words, Lin Muxue felt like all the blood in her body had been ignited.

Her emotions soared, and her eyes became moist.

It could also supervise the fake socialite in drawing maps.

For her, money would always be the most direct aphrodisiac.

She exclaimed in surprise and, like an octopus, pounced over and hugged Tang Song.

Just at that moment,

"Tap tap tap—" footsteps sounded from behind.

Xiao Jing walked out wrapped in a pure white bath towel.

"Brother Tang Song, Sister Luna, what interesting game are you playing? Can I join too? Please?"

()

The scene instantly became chaotic.

Tang Song's breathing became rapid and heavy.

At some unknown time,

a clear system notification suddenly sounded in his ears:

"Ding! Character interaction task [Visit and Comfort] has been activated."

"Ding! Partial communication permissions for [Queen of Precision - Ouyang Xianyue] have been unlocked."

"Swish!" The system screen automatically unfolded before his eyes.

In the center of the [Character Center] interface, an SSR card emitting orange glow was shining brightly.

Looking at that familiar yet slightly unfamiliar illustration picture, Tang Song instantly felt emotional.

Finally unlocked.

Right, today was already the 28th. There were less than two days left until the end-of-month appointment with her in Rongcheng.

Tang Song giving such generous luxury homes inevitably made her feel somewhat envious and jealous.

His impression of Ouyang Xianyue was extremely profound.

Not only because of her noble background and graceful, dignified demeanor, but also because of her special role in the Heartthrob Simulator game.

Recruiting Ouyang Xianyue was itself for gaining protection.

Her name meant family, power, capital, political networks.

"Ah?" Lin Muxue suddenly looked up, looking at him incredulously. "I can too?"

The resources she brought and the vast industrial empire of Tang Yi Precision were his foundation for establishing himself domestically.

It could be said that Smile Holdings, Tang Entertainment, Dejurenhe... these companies could operate so smoothly all had her influence behind them.

The reason he hadn't directly given her valuable assets before was because he was afraid this fake socialite would get too carried away, her desires would expand, and she might do something wrong.

he had extremely deep feelings for this character he had poured countless effort into in the game.

Of course, he inevitably felt some apprehension deep inside.

Mainly because...

Ouyang Xianyue was ten years older than him, and combined with her unique status as a noble lady, she could already be considered at the "elder" level.

How to interact with her in reality was the first difficulty he would face.