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Chapter 583 Disease

"That's all I have to say. I hope Assistant Lin can seriously reflect on this."

Qin Yingxue's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, then she said nothing more.

He turned around, pushed open the conference room door, and strode inside.

The heavy door slowly closed in front of her, and Lin Muxue's face showed a panicked expression, her mind replaying every word Qin Yingxue had just said.

Just yesterday, she had just been granted full management authority over the Mid-Levels mansion and private jet, and was still basking in the joy of her rock-solid position as her "personal assistant."

The anxiety that had been building up finally subsided completely.

She even began to feel that her previous wariness and hostility towards Shen Yuyan had seemed petty.

As a result, this "unlucky guy" suddenly appeared and hit her with a blunt object without warning.

Although she always secretly prided herself on being able to call Su Yu and Jin Meixiao "sisters".

But deep down she knew better than anyone that there was a world of difference between her and them in terms of real status, family background, and personal skills and abilities.

Just as Kim Mi-so told the beautician, she is the "official wife".

It didn't sound out of place at all when she said it, and they never questioned or refuted it.

Judging from the current situation, it is highly likely that Jin Meixiao and Su Yu are at odds.

Now that she's getting closer to Su Yu and Mo Xiangwan, Jin Meixiao clearly has a lot of opinions about her.

They even specially sent Qin Yingxue to give her a warning, and they were so enthusiastic towards Shen Yuyan…

Who knows what might happen in the future...

Just as she was in a state of utter confusion, a voice sounded beside her: "Luna, the delegation from the Kate Trust has arrived, and there is a very important person among them. Simon is in the reception room and needs you to go there as well."

Steven, the company's director of investor relations, was walking briskly toward her.

Lin Muxue snapped back to reality, forcibly suppressing her fear and unease, and forced a stiff smile: "Okay, I'll be right there."

She took a deep breath and walked quickly forward.

Steven stood beside her, quietly introducing the background of the members of the Kate Trust delegation.

Soon, Lin Muxue met a team of six people in the VIP reception room.

They were all white, and each exuded a powerful aura. As a world-class top-tier financial institution, the delegation members of the Kate Trust were basically experienced industry elites, possessing a powerful and authoritative presence.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lin Muxue led the group toward the main conference room.

I had only taken a few steps when I saw a very familiar figure coming towards me.

Tang Song was walking towards them with Wang Jiajun, the vice president of investment, and others.

Their eyes met, and Lin Muxue's lips twitched; she almost burst into tears on the spot.

A voice screamed in my mind: "Tang Song, save me!"

But the words stuck in his throat and he swallowed them back down.

She quickened her pace, approached him, and introduced herself to him in an elegant and professional manner, striving to fulfill her role as his assistant.

She was a smart woman and knew that the nature of this war from the "harem" would change once she complained to Tang Song and dragged him into the fray to support her.

This is tantamount to openly declaring war on Kim Mi-so, and will completely offend the "official wife".

She dared not gamble on whether she would still be able to stay by his side unharmed.

Given the current situation, Mu Xue Xiao Di can only tough it out and try to find a way to survive between "Jin Bu Xiang" and "Su Tian Di".

……

The atmosphere inside the huge conference room was solemn and dignified.

On one side of the long conference table sat the Rongliu Capital team, while on the other side were representatives from Tang Jinjia's office and Kate Trust.

The main contents of the meeting were: review and final confirmation of the fund establishment process, and report on internal collaborative preparation work.

Shen Yuyan sat in the lower seat, with a laptop in front of her. Her eyes were bright and her posture was upright.

A blush of excitement spread across her face.

At that moment, she finally felt that she had achieved part of her ultimate goal in life.

Located on the 38th floor of the International Finance Centre, opposite the executives of the Don King family office and the Kate Trust, it represents the world's top capital power.

And now, she sits here as a member of the core team, participating in this top-level closed-door meeting involving the "billion-dollar Alpha fund of funds".

She didn't know much about Qin Yingxue's background, but she had heard a great deal about Marcus Leonard, the chief representative of the Kate Trust.

Kate Trust is among the top five shareholders of P&G (Procter & Gamble), where she previously worked.

This Mr. Marcus had visited their company headquarters, and the entire group received reports and notifications about his visit.

This man is the Managing Director of Strategic Investments at Kate Trust, a seasoned top banker, and an absolute bigwig.

At this moment, this bigwig was not at all as arrogant or aloof as she had imagined. On the contrary, he showed extraordinary enthusiasm and politeness towards Tang Song and Rongliu Capital.

His team includes top-tier legal and compliance officers, financial and tax architects, and cross-agency relations coordinators…

This entire elite team will remain with Rongliu Capital for the time being, forming a dedicated support group and standing by at any time.

All of this made her feel a sense of unreality, a dreamlike dizziness.

"...Based on this, we recommend establishing a joint risk control center in Hong Kong, Singapore, and New York to ensure 24/7 global market monitoring..." Marcus's voice continued.

Shen Yuyan's fingertips flew across the keyboard, clearly recording every key point.

The meeting agenda gradually moved from macro-strategy to implementation details.

Vincent Wong, Vice President of Investment at Rongliu Capital, gave a detailed report on the progress of due diligence on the first batch of proposed investment projects.

Time slipped away quietly in the tense yet efficient discussion.

Shen Yuyan felt that her brain had never been working at such a high speed. Every piece of information that flooded into her ears was like a puzzle piece, slowly building a magnificent blueprint she had never seen before.

4:30 p.m.

The meeting was drawing to a close.

Tang Song stood up, his gaze sweeping calmly across the room, and delivered a concluding speech.

As soon as he finished speaking, a restrained yet enthusiastic round of applause rang out in the conference room.

The tense atmosphere finally eased.

Marcus Leonard stood up first, smiling as he extended his hand to Tang Song: "I am very much looking forward to our next collaboration, and I believe it will be a groundbreaking move that will reshape the industry landscape."

“Of course, Mr. Leonard.” Tang Song shook his hand firmly.

Qin Yingxue also stood up and symbolically shook hands with Tang Song.

His gaze seemed to fall casually on Shen Yuyan, and he casually praised her, "President Tang, your new assistant is outstanding. Her supplementary insights on several cross-border M&A cases during the meeting were very accurate. With her here, I believe our subsequent coordination work will be much smoother."

Marcus Leonard, standing nearby, caught the signal in his eyes and chimed in, "Yes, Miss Shirley has indeed demonstrated an exceptionally high level of professionalism, which is truly impressive."

Shen Yuyan's expression faltered for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure and humility. "President Qin, Mr. Leonard, you flatter me. I will do my utmost to ensure that the coordination work goes smoothly."

But her heart was already overwhelmed by immense joy, like a volcanic eruption!

These words carry far more weight than ordinary politeness and praise.

It came from a representative of Tang Jinjia's office, in front of the chief representative of Kate Trust and all senior executives of Rongliu Capital.

She immediately noticed it.

The gazes directed at her from all around, from the senior executives at Rongliu Capital's headquarters to other representatives from the two institutions, subtly shifted instantly.

There is now a greater sense of scrutiny, recognition, and even a touch of respect.

It was these words that truly earned her a place and a name on this top-level power table!

From the early stages of her entrepreneurial journey, she has encountered countless cold shoulders, ridicule, criticism, and insults.

For Shen Yuyan, this respect was hard-won.

His feelings of affection for Qin Yingxue reached their peak in an instant.

Tang Song smiled gently and approvingly as he looked at Shen Yuyan. "Shirley is indeed a rare talent."

Standing beside Tang Song, Lin Muxue felt a chill run through her heart, and her face turned deathly pale.

The thing I feared most still happened.

She knew Shen Yuyan's personality best and would never let any opportunity slip by.

Now that Qin Yingxue has shown goodwill, it might even attract the attention of Director Jin.

Will I be ostracized because of this?
Thinking of this, an unprecedented fear instantly gripped her heart.

Lin Muxue stood there blankly, feeling her hands and feet were ice-cold, as if she had fallen into an ice cave.

I feel like I'm facing the biggest crisis of my life.

Mo Xiangwan's sudden invitation, the warm invitation from popular celebrities like Bei Yuwei, the title of consultant to the LVMH Group…

These seemingly heaven-sent privileges and readily available resources are never given away for free.

Heaven help me, ever since Xiaoxue received the "Hermes First Snow" gift, she has always considered herself part of the "Director Jin" faction.

They were single-mindedly focused on growing stronger and achieving greater success together with their partner.

Who would have thought that they would fall into a trap and be forced to side with Su Yu?

The key thing is... you guys are having a god-like battle, and nobody told me beforehand!

ヽ(Д`)

I'm more wronged than Dou E!
...

Qin Yingxue, sitting opposite Lin Muxue, glanced at her without making a sound.

This "unusually high-profile" assistant Lin really needs to be reprimanded.

In fact, from the very beginning, she didn't take this woman seriously at all. When she first came into view, she was merely a supplementary piece of information during the investigation of Zhao Yaqian, an insignificant background figure.

Later, when Lin Muxue suddenly became a committee assistant at Juqing Huijin, she initiated a detailed background check on her.

The survey results were unremarkable.

A typical "fake socialite" is vain, high-profile, and comes from an ordinary, almost impoverished background. Her personality is full of unstable factors such as being eager for quick success and keen on speculation.

It was precisely this person who became President Tang's "personal assistant" and even began to take over some of the responsibilities previously held by Director Jin.

Qin Yingxue knew that Director Jin tolerated her presence precisely because he understood her personality.

He even tried to "stimulate" her by treating her differently in terms of material things, hoping to make her behave herself.

But who would have thought that Lin Muxue would start associating with Su Yu and Mo Xiangwan's people, and recently took over the operation rights of President Tang's Bombardier Global 7500.

Many of her actions nowadays are no longer just about personal vanity, but have begun to pose a potential risk of representing and influencing President Tang's decision-making.

Especially... the next Tangjin Manor.

Since the manor is named "Tang Jin", its mistress can only be, and must be, Director Jin.

If we don't keep a close eye on him, this Assistant Lin might get completely out of control, misunderstand things, and think he can really gain entry into the inner circle.

In addition, given her reckless nature, if she were to be manipulated by Su Yu's people, she could easily make wrong judgments at crucial moments, causing huge trouble for the entire system.

Immediately, Qin Yingxue turned her gaze to Shen Yuyan on the other side, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

It's time to introduce some real competition to Lin Muxue, to make her understand that her position can be replaced at any time.

And Shen Yuyan is a very suitable candidate.

Ambitious, capable, and most importantly, she is a "fan" of Director Kim.

There's also a "silly" best friend, Xu Qing.

What a lucky person!

Qin Yingxue couldn't help but sigh inwardly, while at the same time, she couldn't help but feel a little jealous.

This opportunity is simply too precious.

……

The meeting ended, and everyone gradually dispersed.

Lin Muxue returned to her office with slightly unsteady steps, closed the door, and threw herself heavily into the soft leather chair.

The dazzling Victoria Harbour stretched out from the window, but she felt no desire to appreciate it at that moment.

Her mind was filled with images of "Jin Buxiang" and Qin Yingxue's cold eyes.

"Buzzing—"

My phone vibrated on the table; it was a notification of a new email.

The sender is Kate Private Banking Division.

Lin Muxue paused for a moment, then opened the email. A beautifully formatted PDF file with detailed data came into view.

It was her monthly statement for that co-branded credit card.

It has been exactly one month since this card was activated.

The bill clearly lists every expense, including the specific time, location, merchant name, and amount...

It is clear at a glance and leaves nothing out.

What terrified her even more was that at the end of the bill, there was an intelligently generated consumption analysis chart.

On the chart, consumption is divided into several categories: "Business Travel", "Team Building", "Gift Purchases" and... "Personal Items".

The sector marked in bright red, representing "personal items," occupies almost 70% of the entire circular chart.

"Ah!" Lin Muxue exclaimed softly, instinctively shivering as she felt a chill run down her spine.

It felt as if a pair of eyes were coldly watching my every move through this bill.

I feel like I'm about to grow red hair all over my body.

"I won't use it again... I won't use it recklessly anymore, okay?" Lin Muxue rubbed her hot, delicate face with both hands, feeling both wronged and scared.

She was used to a life of poverty, and suddenly she received such a top-tier artifact with no limit. In addition, Tang and Song were particularly indulgent towards her and almost never interfered with her.

If she could really endure it, she wouldn't be Lin Muxue.

Can't you see they're still accepting ads on Douyin and Xiaohongshu?

Thinking of her social media accounts, Lin Muxue trembled slightly.

Open Xiaohongshu and Douyin.

One after another, meticulously filmed and edited videos scrolled across the screen.

Five-star hotel vlogs, first-class flight experiences, unboxing videos of Hermès bags on a wall, high-end afternoon tea in a socialite style... Her gaze lingered on those videos for a long time.

Finally, she pouted in grievance, her eyes lowering as she looked down.

These contents have already aroused Director Kim's clear displeasure.

If she continues to do as she pleases, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Moreover, Qin Yingxue is right. As Tang Song's assistant, she really can no longer be such a flamboyant "flaunting-wealth internet celebrity".

But should you just give up on the account you've worked so hard to build?

Those hard-earned fans, that immensely satisfying traffic, and that glamorous vanity…

Lin Muxue leaned back in her chair, two little figures locked in a fierce battle in her mind.

After a long while, she let out a long breath, as if she had made up her mind.

Give up? No, transform!
Xiaoxue needs to pull herself together!

Since the current "socialite flaunting wealth" route is no longer suitable, let's switch to another track! Let's go for... the route of internet upstart investors and female bloggers sharing financial knowledge, which is also very popular online recently!

This identity satisfies her vanity in pursuing an "elite persona" and perfectly aligns with her current work at Rongliu Capital.

Perhaps, this opportunity might even allow me to discover some promising early-stage investment projects, which I could then report to Tang Song and impress him!
Besides, isn't she currently pursuing her MBA at Imperial College London? Isn't that a ready-made, top-tier source of material and background?
She could easily abandon those ostentatious "flaunting wealth" elements and instead focus on enhancing her professional attributes as a "financial elite."

Today, Rongliu Capital is a world-class private equity firm.

Even the subtle hints from her background reveal her identity and status.

This is also a more sophisticated form of "showing off".

Thinking of this, Lin Muxue's heart calmed down a little, but she was still a little scared.

"Ding-dong-"

A WeChat notification sounded, and a message popped up.

Tang Song: "Luna, please book me a train ticket to Guangzhou for Thursday morning, and a hotel as well. For the specific itinerary, please discuss it with Wenruan's assistant; it concerns the investment in Zhilian Future, which I've mentioned to you before."

[Tang and Song Dynasties: "Wang Dandan, 1322..."]

Lin Muxue quickly replied, "Okay, received!"

He immediately dialed Wang Dandan's number and quickly confirmed all the necessary information in a gentle yet professional tone.

I created a special task folder named "GZ-231102" in my work memo.

Immediately afterwards, I switched to the travel app and hotel booking system, and quickly locked in the best flight and room type with lightning speed.

He also gave clear instructions to the Black Card service team, and booked a private car and security.

The whole process was smooth and efficient, and all the core matters were settled in just ten minutes.

He then compiled a concise itinerary memo and sent it to Tang Song.

Under intense pressure and in a state of combat readiness, Lin Muxue was in high spirits, and her potential was fully unleashed.

A renewed fighting spirit rekindled in his eyes.

……

Office of the Chairman.

Upon seeing the memo sent by Lin Muxue, Tang Song paused for a moment and replied with a "surprised" emoji.

Xiaoxue: "(-) At Mr. Tang's service!"

After exchanging emojis for a while, Tang Song put down his phone.

He picked up the magazine on the table, looked at the photos, and smiled.

During this time, the older sister was also busy, and her partner training task was progressing very smoothly.

He not only gave an exclusive interview to Fortune magazine, but also got a monthly commentary slot in the Digital Marketing column.

He has also gained a good reputation in the industry.

The magazine in his hand was specially sent from Yancheng by Wen Ruan's assistant.

The above contains her full interview, as well as several breathtakingly beautiful photos.

It must be said that, thanks to the system's items...

Wenruan is getting better and better.

In the photo, she exudes charm and elegance, her eyes conveying both the languid allure of a mature woman and the confidence and composure of a business elite.

Every frown and smile is like a fine red wine, exuding an intoxicating fragrance.

Looking at the radiant older sister in the photo, Tang Song smiled knowingly.

I'll be able to meet her in Guangzhou soon.

At that time, while enjoying the charm of Guangzhou, it's also time to treat this increasingly charming older sister well.

Her task [③ to make a name for herself] seems to be completed soon.

I wonder what surprises await us in this [Special Item Pack*1].

After carefully flipping through the magazine several times.

Tang Song stood up, walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, and looked down at the bustling and magnificent city below.

My thoughts, however, drifted uncontrollably to another city.

Zhang Yan's image appeared in my mind.

This classmate and friend from junior high school had been forgotten by him and relegated to a corner of his memory.

But because of the quiet messages on that dormant QQ account, it became more vivid, profound, and even warm.

Tang Song let out a soft breath, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

It's unrealistic to say that he had any deep feelings for Zhang Yan.

After all, he had given almost all his youthful passions and pursuits to Liu Qingning.

But her silent messages that lasted for more than ten years, and the figure that repeatedly appeared on the edge of his memory, truly touched him deeply.

It was a kind of awe-inspiring beauty, gently watched over by time; a purity that transcended the long years and asked for no response.

The "Tang and Song" in her heart is most likely a phantom she pieced together and beautified little by little with memories and imagination during countless lonely days and nights, a phantom completely different from the real him.

However, Zhang Yan is an introverted, sensitive, and insecure girl.

This is why he hesitated about whether to see her or bother her.

After a long time.

He picked up his phone and dialed Zheng Qiudong's number.

"Dududu-"

"Hey, Lao Zheng."

"Yes, everything went smoothly."

"I want you to help me investigate someone."

"Zhang Yan works as a copy editor at a book marketing company in Guangzhou. She is 26 years old this year, a 2021 graduate of Yancheng Agricultural University, and previously worked at Gaosi Education in Beijing..."

"Well, good bye."

hang up the phone.

Tang Song gripped his phone and gently shook his head.

Regardless of the circumstances, even if we don't want to bother her, we should definitely help her.

……

Tuesday, October 2023, 10.

8 pm.

Night had already fallen in Guangzhou, and a light drizzle was falling outside the window, blending the bustling city life of the old town with the damp air into a unique tranquility.

"Thump, thump thump".

The knocking sounded abruptly, neither too loud nor too soft, carrying a tentative hesitation.

Zhang Yan was taken aback. Who could it be at this time?
Arriving at the door, I peered through the peephole.

Under the dim light of the hallway, a familiar yet somewhat blurry figure made her heart skip a beat.

She quickly opened the door.

"Mom, why are you here?"

“I… was just passing by, so I came up to see you.”

Zhou Hui stood at the door, holding an umbrella in her hand, her clothes soaked by the rain.

He was carrying a plastic bag full of fruit, looking somewhat uneasy, with undisguised fatigue in his eyes.

She wore a slightly worn but clean coat, her hair was simply tied into a bun at the back of her head, revealing a somewhat weathered face.

Zhang Yan pursed her lips, didn't ask any more questions, and simply turned aside to let her mother in.

"Have you eaten, Ayan?" Zhou Hui looked at Zhang Yan, a hint of heartache and guilt flashing in her eyes.

"I ate some, tomato and egg noodles. What about you?"

"I also ate."

Zhou Hui sat down on the small sofa, placed the bag of fruit on the coffee table, and awkwardly folded her hands on her knees.

Orange curiously peeked out, scrutinizing the unfamiliar visitor, making low gurgling sounds in its throat.

Zhou Hui was stunned when she saw the cat suddenly appear.

Zhang Yan quickly picked up the cat and whispered, "This is a stray cat I picked up, its name is Orange."

"Oh, oh." Zhou Hui nodded, not saying much, but simply pushed the bag of fruit towards the center of the coffee table. "I bought some dragon fruit that you like."

"Thank you."

The air grew quiet, with only the sound of rain outside the window and the soft breathing of the orange.

A silence, both intimate and distant, permeated the space between the mother and daughter.

Zhang Yan lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously stroking the soft fuzz of the orange, her eyes occasionally stealing glances at her mother.

Looking at my mother's graying temples and her deeply lined face.

Her eyes were a little red, and she quickly lowered her head, afraid that her mother would see.

Although she has been in Guangzhou for a long time, she has actually seen her mother very few times.

One reason is that she lives far away and is busy with work; the other is... her half-sister, who is very resistant to her presence.

She could actually understand that her mother had started a new family, and her presence was a nuisance to that family.

Starting from her second year of high school, her mother would send her living expenses every month without fail, which made her life much easier, and her treatment at her aunt's house also improved accordingly.

When she was admitted to university, her mother secretly went to Jing County and stuffed a thick wad of five thousand yuan into her hand.

Her trip to Guangzhou was largely driven by a long-held wish: to see for herself whether her mother was doing well and whether she was suffering.

The reality is, it is indeed quite tough.

I currently work as a cleaner in an office building, earning around 4000 yuan a month.

Including Uncle Chen's two children, there are a total of three children to take care of. Life is tight and exhausting.

"How's work been lately?" Zhou Hui finally broke the silence, her tone filled with cautious concern.

"It's great. My colleagues are very enthusiastic, and my boss values ​​me a lot."

"That's good, that's good..." Zhou Hui nodded, and began to express her concern intermittently.

More than twenty minutes later.

"Cough cough cough-"

A violent, uncontrollable cough erupted from deep within Zhou Hui's throat.

She quickly covered her mouth with her hand, her body trembling violently from the effort, coughing until her face turned red.

Zhang Yan immediately stood up and gently patted her mother's back: "Mom, what's wrong?"

She then noticed that her mother seemed to have lost a lot of weight this time, and her whole body looked smaller.

"No...it's nothing!" Zhou Hui hurriedly waved her hand, barely managing to stop coughing. "It's just my old problem, seasonal bronchitis."

As she spoke, she struggled to her feet, saying, "It's getting late, I... I should go back."

"I'll walk you downstairs," Zhang Yan said, reaching for her umbrella.

"No need, no need!" Zhou Hui walked quickly to the door, opened it, and then, as if remembering something, turned around.

In the dim light, she looked at her daughter, opened her mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

He simply stepped forward and gave Zhang Yan an awkward yet forceful hug.

The hug came so suddenly that Zhang Yan froze, standing there blankly, at a loss for what to do.

In her memory, this was the first time her mother had hugged her since she came to Guangzhou.

My mother was very thin; you could feel the outline of her bones even through her clothes, but her embrace was surprisingly warm.

Then she felt something bulging in her mother's abdomen, like... it was swollen.

"Are you sick?" she blurted out, her voice filled with a panic she herself was unaware of.

"No, it's nothing, I've just been a little bloated lately." Zhou Hui quickly let go of her and walked out with the umbrella.

"Bang——" the door was closed.

Zhang Yan hesitated for a moment, then quickly ran to the balcony, opened the window, and the cold raindrops instantly hit her face.

She leaned against the window, looking down at the exit.

After waiting for quite a while, my mother finally came out of the building entrance.

As she walked, she began coughing violently again.

The old umbrella overhead trembled, like a candle flame that might go out at any moment in the rainy night.

Zhang Yan's eyes instantly reddened, and her vision became blurry.

(End of this chapter)