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Chapter 597 Wen Ruan and Zhang Yan

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, cloudy turning to light rain.

It was 6:50 a.m., just as dawn was breaking.

The bathroom of the Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel was filled with steam.

Tang Song stood under the showerhead, letting the warm water wash over his well-defined body.

The steam rising, the slightly hot muscles brimming with a powerful sense of energy.

He closed his eyes, and the scene from last night under the dim streetlight in Lanxinyuan Community kept replaying in his mind.

A first kiss is truly wonderful.

Zhang Yan's first kiss gave him an unprecedented and exceptionally profound feeling.

The "I like you too" he said to her yesterday wasn't some kind of cheesy line to win her over, but rather his truest feeling at that moment.

Looking back now, the emergence of this emotion is not difficult to understand.

More than a decade of unrequited emotional projection, a gaze so pure it borders on humility, and the etched memory of every tiny detail about him…

This feeling of being cherished and valued so deeply for so long is enough to strike a chord with anyone in an instant.

After their reunion, her unadorned purity, a blend of timidity and courage, acted like a clear mirror, allowing him to see the boyish version of himself that he once possessed.

Being with her is very easy and natural.

It seems that I can always easily find that carefree time from the past.

From her, he could clearly feel the purest sense of being "needed" and "looked up to".

This emotion developed gradually, and finally, on that ritualistic night, it erupted completely with her confession and that innocent kiss.

The shower gradually stopped.

Tang Song slowly walked out of the bathroom, water droplets sliding down his clearly defined V-line.

After getting dressed in the dressing room, I casually picked up my phone.

There are already several unread messages on the screen.

There were Lingling's, Qiuqiu's, and Shen Yuyan's.

[Shen Yuyan: "Morning, Boss. Luna and I are leaving immediately and will meet you before 10 a.m. All the materials for 'Smart Chain Future' are ready. Looking forward to the work ahead! Fighting!"]

It's worth mentioning that this cunning school beauty, Shen, thoughtfully posted a selfie below.

The tight-fitting sportswear accentuates her sexy curves and exudes a healthy charm.

The Zhilian Future project has been approved by the prop "Tang Song's Draft Paper", so Tang Song will definitely participate in the investment.

However, he couldn't stay in Guangzhou forever, so having Shen Yuyan, his special assistant, participate in the entire process and provide real-time reports was a way of fulfilling the system's requirements.

I replied to each of their messages and chatted with them for a few more minutes.

It's almost time.

Only then did he walk briskly back to the master bedroom.

The older sister, Wenruan, was still lying on the bed, covered only by a thin silk quilt.

The blanket clung tightly to her body, outlining a breathtaking curve from her pert peach-shaped buttocks to her long, shapely thighs.

Tang Song walked over, bent down, and whispered in her ear, "Zhuangzhuang, don't forget what you promised me."

She opened her eyes languidly, her peach blossom eyes, just awakened, filled with a lazy and charming allure.

She rolled her eyes at him, then stretched out a long, slender, white leg and gently kicked him. "You jerk!"

Then, as if savoring the memory, she licked her full, red lips with the tip of her tongue.

Last night, Tang Song felt guilty and almost obeyed her every word.

Wen Ruan directly became the "head coach" and began to instruct Tang Song. Tang Song performed very well, being obedient and hardworking, allowing her to have a great time.

It's a bit hard on your back though.

Tang Song laughed and grabbed her thigh, giving her pert, peach-shaped buttocks a light pat.

"I'm going to order breakfast. This morning, we have to go to SmartChain Future again to sign the term sheet."

She let out a couple of soft moans and turned over.

Wrap yourself up in a blanket like a silkworm.

It seems to be to prevent his butt from being "robbed" again.

The footsteps fade away.

Wenruan lay on the bed for a while before lazily sitting up.

Her naked, voluptuous body swayed slightly under the warm light.

It made a "duangduang" sound.

She casually picked up her phone from beside her pillow and glanced at WeChat.

A new friend request has been added.

Her nickname is "Breathing in a Smile," and her contact name is Zhang Yan.

Wenruan sighed softly and clicked "accept".

She rarely saw Tang Song care so much about a person or a thing, which was enough to prove that "Zhang Yan" held an extraordinary place in his heart.

Yes, it's true, a girl's unrequited love that lasted for more than 10 years, starting from the first stirrings of her youth.

Even for a womanizing scumbag like him, this kind of story is incredibly damaging.

The reason she finally compromised and agreed was...

Of course, it wasn't just that she was "seduced"; it was mainly because Zhang Yan's appearance gave her some new ideas.

Now she's caught in the middle of Su Yu, Liu Qingning, and Jin Meixiao, like the filling in a sandwich, suffering from both sides.

Introducing Zhang Yan, a seemingly harmless yet highly attractive "variable" to the Tang and Song dynasties, might not be a bad move.

Of course, before that, she had to get in touch with this "reverse white moonlight" to see if she had any potential to be "developed".

Wen Ruan smiled and opened the chat box.

Fingertips jump rapidly across the screen.

……

Lanxinyuan Residential Community.

"Ding-dong-"

The WeChat notification sound on my phone broke the tranquility of the early morning.

Zhang Yan, who was lost in thought, suddenly snapped out of it and quickly picked up her phone.

First, I saw a notification that my friend request had been accepted, and then another message appeared.

Wen Ruan: "Hello Zhang Yan, I'm Wen Ruan from Nebula International Group. Tang Song told me everything about you, so don't worry or feel pressured. You're welcome to come to Nebula International anytime, I've got your back (#smileyface)!"

Looking at the warm and slightly gritty writing, Zhang Yan felt flattered.

She was extremely nervous, after all, she needed someone's help.

Unexpectedly, this senior leader of the group was so... easygoing with her.

She hesitated for a long time before carefully replying, "Hello, Chairman Wen, thank you so much. I will work hard and live up to your trust."

[Gentle and soft: Playful (emoji)]

[Wen Ruan: "Honestly, there's no need to be so polite. By the way, how is Auntie doing these days? I'll be staying in Guangzhou for a while, so please let me know if you need anything."]

Zhang Yan blushed a little at the other person's enthusiasm. She typed and deleted, deleted and typed again, and finally could only send a message: "Everything is fine, thank you, thank you so much."

Just as I was about to put my phone away, Wenruan sent me another message.

They had a "difficult" chat for more than ten minutes.

Seeing the reply, "Going to eat, bye-bye," she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, her goodwill towards this Chairman Wen had already reached its peak.

The other party later addressed her directly as "Sister Zhang Yan," showing great concern for her and her mother's situation and offering many words of comfort, each one revealing sincerity.

This was the first time in Zhang Yan's life that she had experienced such unconditional kindness from a "stranger".

Just like Lulu said, he is indeed a very warm person.

The people around Tang Song were indeed all very good.

Then, she returned to the main WeChat interface and opened the chat box that she had pinned to the top.

The above is a brief chat he had with her last night after he got home.

Looking at those intimate and natural words, Zhang Yan could no longer remain calm.

I pinched my thigh quietly, and a clear pain came through, making me repeatedly realize that this was not a dream.

Tang Song not only responded to her confession, but also... kissed her on the lips.

Her fingertips, uncontrollably, gently touched her own lips, the warm, soft sensation still vividly lingering there.

She was so aroused that she could no longer sit still, burying her face in the pillow, her body trembling slightly with excitement.

"Meow meow~~"

The neglected orange kept rubbing its head against her, making a loud protest.

Zhang Yan then seemed to wake from a dream, quickly got up, and carried the oranges around the small room a few times.

She strode briskly into the kitchen and began cooking skillfully, also preparing a special meal for Orange by cooking a piece of chicken breast.

Steam rose from the pot, and the aroma of food filled the small space.

This gradually brought her heart, which had been wavering due to happiness, back to reality.

After breakfast, I made a video call to my mother.

I quickly tidied myself up, changed into clean clothes, said goodbye to Orange, and headed to the company.

The subway cars that used to be so crowded they were suffocating seem less unbearable today.

She stood in the crowd, a silly smile always on her face that she herself was unaware of, and she would often stare blankly at the scenery rushing past the window.

Get off at the Peasant Movement Institute stop, walk to Huiming Building, and take the elevator directly to the seventh floor.

The elevator doors opened, and Zhang Yan took a deep breath and stepped into the familiar office.

This is probably her last day at the company.

Although I feel a little reluctant to leave, I am mostly looking forward to the future.

Her life had never seemed so bright and sunny.

Good morning, Brother Wang.

"Uh, good morning, Zhang Yan."

"Good morning, Sister Chen."

...

This time, she didn't walk briskly to her workstation with her head down as usual.

Instead, he took the initiative to greet his colleagues along the way.

This small change enveloped her in a halo of confidence.

She sat down at her workstation, and Lulu, who was next to her, immediately came over in surprise, as if she had discovered a new continent.

"Zhang Yan! Why are you so happy today?"

Zhang Yan pursed her lips, leaned close to Lulu's ear, and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Lulu, I... I've decided to go to Nebula International Group. We'll be colleagues again from now on."

"Wow—" Lulu couldn't help but let out a huge cheer.

Seeing the surprised looks from her colleagues, she quickly and exaggeratedly covered her mouth.

She excitedly grabbed Zhang Yan's arm and whispered, "That's great! I knew you'd understand! We'll both be employees of a big company from now on! We've been liberated, hehe!"

She began to excitedly imagine the wonderful life they would have after they both started working.

“Let’s resign together! But the handover might be a bit tricky.” Lulu quietly analyzed, “You should resign first, since your aunt still needs you to help. My offer is to start next Monday, I’ll hold out for you for a couple of days, no rush.”

Although Shucheng Technology is in a crisis and plans to gradually lay off employees to survive, it is best for employees in the same department and position to resign at different times to avoid the company holding them back.

"Thank you, Lulu."

"And you need to confirm your offer as soon as possible. Get things settled. Don't be shy about asking about the position and salary!"

Zhang Yan nodded slightly and didn't say anything more.

I submitted my resignation directly on DingTalk.

Then I started organizing the handover of the projects I had on hand.

……

9:50 am.

Nebula International Group, Guangzhou Branch.

The air in the board's temporary office was filled with the rich aroma of freshly ground coffee.

"Therefore, the core of the dispute over the TS clause mainly centers on the issue of board seats, but we have shown our sincerity, and they should have no objections..."

"Yes, Nebula International Group is about to go public. Acquiring them now would be extremely beneficial for them, and they would definitely not refuse."

...

Wen Ruan leaned back lazily on the sofa and raised her wrist to check the time.

“Let’s make this clear first,” she said, extending a slender finger painted with red nail polish and gently touching his lips, “you promised me you’d sleep with me tonight.”

"Don't worry, I guarantee I'll complete the task and absolutely satisfy the boss." "Hmph~"

Just then, a knocking sound rang out on the door.

"Chairman Wen, our two distinguished guests have arrived," came Wang Dandan's voice from outside the door.

Wen Ruan sat up straight, regaining her composure, and said calmly, "Please come in."

Tang Song's heart stirred slightly, a bright smile appeared on his face, and his gaze turned towards the door.

"Squeak—" The heavy office door was slowly pushed open.

"Da da da…"

Accompanied by the crisp and rhythmic sound of high heels.

Two tall and beautiful figures appeared at the door, one after the other.

Lin Muxue walked ahead, her makeup exquisite, her red lips like fire.

Wearing a well-tailored white suit skirt with a black silk camisole underneath, the simple black and white color scheme makes her look exceptionally bright.

Following closely behind, Shen Yuyan wore a soft, light khaki fitted dress with a matching short trench coat.

She appears gentle and intellectual, like a cup of warm milk tea.

"President Tang, Chairman Wen," the two greeted each other in unison.

After not seeing each other for a while, these two assistants, who were originally at odds, seem to have developed a subtle and special tacit understanding.

Standing side by side, one radiant and beautiful, the other gentle and intellectual, they create a visually striking and pleasing scene.

"Luna, Shirley." Tang Song smiled and waved to his two assistants. "Thank you for coming so early."

In order to attend this important TS signing event on time, the two set off from Hong Kong at dawn and rushed all the way, only just arriving.

When Lin Muxue's gaze fell on Tang Song, it instantly softened like water. "It's only right."

Shen Yuyan, standing to the side, wore a flawless smile. "It is our honor to be able to participate in such an important decision at the first opportunity."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the four of them took their seats.

Lin Muxue and Shen Yuyan immediately got to work, giving a concise report on their work in Hong Kong.

Wen Ruan, standing to the side, raised her eyebrows almost imperceptibly.

He subconsciously glanced at Tang Song beside him.

She wasn't familiar with Shen Yuyan, but she had interacted with Lin Muxue several times and chatted with her on WeChat.

During this meeting, it was obvious that this once "sharp and vain" female assistant had become much more mature and reserved.

Shen Yuyan, standing to the side, was even more composed and capable than she had imagined, possessing an exceptionally refined demeanor.

These two female assistants are absolutely amazing...

I have to say, Tang Song, that scoundrel, really knows how to pick a man!

Just then, the knocking sounded again.

Assistant Wang Dandan pushed open the door and entered, reminding them, "Chairman Wen, President Tang, it's almost time. The car is already waiting downstairs."

"Okay." Wen Ruan nodded and stood up.

The group left the office and took the elevator directly to the B1 level parking lot of the building.

Three black vans were already waiting there, and the due diligence team from Nebula International's Guangzhou branch was also fully present.

The passengers boarded the vehicles one by one, and the convoy smoothly drove out of Fuli Yingkai Plaza, merging into the bustling traffic of Zhujiang New Town, heading towards Tianyu Business Building in Yuexiu District.

10:30 am.

Conference room at Zhilian Future headquarters.

The atmosphere was tense and solemn.

On either side of the long conference table, one side was the joint team of investors led by Tang Song and Nebula International, and the other side was the core executives of Zhilian Future, led by founder and CEO Li Hao.

The TS signing meeting has officially begun.

……

One o'clock in the afternoon.

Seeing Zhang Yan return from the restroom, Lulu whispered, "Fatty Bai is at the company!"

"Okay." Zhang Yan nodded and walked straight into a simple office with glass partitions.

"Dong, dong, dong——"

"Come in." Bai Rui inside had obviously seen her, and his voice sounded somewhat impatient.

Zhang Yan took a deep breath and pushed the door open to enter.

Bai Rui leaned back in his office chair, not even looking up, and said, "What is it? Speak."

It was clear that Zhang Yan's tough attitude on the phone had thoroughly angered him.

Zhang Yan pursed her lips, mustered her courage to look at him, and said calmly, "Director Bai, I submitted my resignation on DingTalk this morning. Please approve it."

Bai Rui raised his eyelids and glanced at her. "I understand."

“I have already handed over my work to Zhang Lu and want to complete the resignation process today. I also need to go to the hospital this afternoon.”

Bai Rui chuckled, put down his phone, leaned forward, and scrutinized her with a critical gaze.

After a moment, he slowly said, "That won't do. The clients you're in charge of are quite important. According to company regulations, I need to give you a month to hand over your responsibilities."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yan's expression changed. "The company's resignation process isn't that complicated, is it?"

"I've followed the Labor Contract Law exactly. Employees give 30 days' notice before leaving, what's wrong with that? If you're not satisfied, you can apply for labor arbitration, right?"

He emphasized his tone during the arbitration, which carried a sarcastic undertone.

Zhang Yan's lips trembled slightly, and her heart sank little by little.

What the other party said is indeed correct.

In reality, most companies will negotiate a reasonable departure date after employees have completed their work handover, so that they can part ways amicably.

Especially for companies like Shucheng Technology that are currently undergoing massive layoffs, they would love for employees to leave voluntarily.

It was obvious that Bai Rui was deliberately making things difficult for her by taking advantage of the rules.

Bai Rui felt a surge of pleasure as he looked at her angry but unable to speak out.

He opened the drawer, took out a document, and tossed it onto his desk.

"This is the 'Agreement on Termination of Performance by Mutual Agreement.' Sign this, and then apologize to me for your absence from work last Friday and yesterday. I will approve your resignation application immediately."

When he hires employees, his most basic evaluation criterion is whether they are honest and obedient enough.

Those who seem "troublesome" will be eliminated during the interview stage.

What he needs is this kind of "tool" that he can manipulate at will and who will work hard without complaint.

In his eyes, Zhang Yan was the most honest one, and she was especially hardworking and earnest.

So he would hand over any hard or tiring work to her without any qualms.

Now that the company is in a "crisis" moment, in order to keep their jobs and salaries, they will inevitably need to "perform" in front of the boss.

He would ask his department employees to give up their performance bonuses and "share the joys and sorrows" with the company, and then reduce the number of employees appropriately. This was the "achievement" he wanted to curry favor with his superiors.

Considering Zhang Yan and Lulu's frequent absences and their suddenly assertive attitude, he was certain that they had found new partners.

As long as we block them in the resignation process, we have nothing to fear from their resistance.

Zhang Yan's gaze fell on the so-called "agreement".

A clear calmness and determination emerged in those beautiful almond-shaped eyes.

From childhood to adulthood, she lived in the shadow of inferiority.

My childhood inferiority complex stemmed from being "abandoned" by my parents, living under the roof of others, and even having to consider my aunt's family's attitude when it came to meals.

His later inferiority complex stemmed from Liu Qingning, who was as dazzling as the sun, and his long, hopeless unrequited love for Tang Song.

She always habitually yields and habitually endures.

But now... things are different.

She is now able to support herself in this huge city with her own hands, and also support a greedy cat named "Orange".

The boy she had looked up to for over a decade responded to her confession and gave her a kiss more beautiful than any dream.

Her heart had never been filled with such a tremendous and solid sense of happiness as it was at this moment.

She looked at Bai Rui and said seriously, "My performance bonus and business trip reimbursement total 18,327 yuan. This is what I deserve, and I will not take a penny less. I will not sign this agreement."

“As for arbitration, of course I will go.” She paused, her tone becoming increasingly clear and forceful.

“I have taken screenshots and saved all my attendance records, all the evidence of overtime, the company’s promised performance calculation method, my performance evaluation form and related chat logs... I have organized all the materials.”

She spoke slowly, but each word was like a small pebble, resounding and clear.

Bai Rui's expression grew increasingly grim.

He never expected that Zhang Yan, the most honest and obedient person in his department, would be such a troublemaker.

"You really think you're something special?!" Enraged, he slammed his hand on the table, stood up from his chair, and raised his voice, "Let me tell you, Zhang Yan! The company has treated you well, but now that the company is in trouble, instead of thinking about weathering the storm together, you're thinking about stabbing us in the back?"

His voice was quite loud, immediately attracting the attention of many passersby outside.

Many eyes turned to this office.

Faced with his roar and his gaze, Zhang Yan's expression froze for a moment, then she mustered her courage and asked, "If we are truly in the same boat, then Director Bai, would you voluntarily apply for a pay cut and give up all your performance bonuses this year?"

Bai Rui's expression froze, and his eyelids twitched. "You..."

Zhang Yan pursed her lips and stopped arguing with him. "Director Bai, I have something to do at the hospital this afternoon, so I'll be leaving now."

After saying that, Zhang Yan turned around and walked straight out of the office.

Back at my workstation, in front of everyone, I submitted my request for a day off in the afternoon on DingTalk, then picked up my backpack and told Lulu.

He left the company amidst the astonished gazes of all his colleagues in the office area.

Her pace quickened, as if she had shed an invisible shackle.

...

2:30 PM, VIP ward.

The attending physician walked into the ward with a smile, carrying a stack of reports that had just come from the laboratory.

"The test results came back yesterday, and the situation is better than we expected. Although there are signs of tumor transformation, the malignancy is not high, and no distant metastasis was found. All physical function indicators are also within the normal range, fully meeting the enrollment criteria for CAR-T therapy."

Upon hearing this news, Zhang Yan and Zhou Hui, who had been anxiously waiting all day, finally felt relieved.

Zhang Yan's eyes welled up with tears, and she almost burst into tears on the spot.

The doctor gave a few more instructions and then turned and left.

Zhang Yan sat by her mother's bedside, peeling an apple while pondering how to resign from her company smoothly.

At this moment, the phone suddenly rang.

On the screen, two words appeared: "Chairman Wen".

Zhang Yan quickly put down the fruit knife and answered the phone, "Hello, Chairman Wen?"

On the other end of the phone, a gentle, smiling, mature female voice rang out: "Zhang Yan, I just finished my work here. I checked my phone's location, and I happen to be near your Sun Yat-sen University Affiliated Hospital. If you don't mind, I'd like to go visit your aunt, and also... formally meet the talent who will be joining our company soon."

This was the first time Zhang Yan had heard her voice; it was very pleasant to hear and felt exceptionally warm.

She almost instinctively straightened up. "This...this is too much trouble. I should be the one going to see you."

"No need to be so polite, I just wanted to come see you, is that convenient?"

Zhang Yan was silent for a moment, then said, "Okay, okay! You've gone to so much trouble."

hang up the phone.

Zhou Hui, who was standing next to her, asked curiously, "Ayan, who's coming?"

Zhang Yan took a deep breath, trying to calm her wildly beating heart, and whispered, "It's a new job that Tang Song introduced me to. He's a senior leader in the company, and also a good friend of his."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Hui immediately struggled to get up, "This...how can we let them come and see an old woman like me? Should we go..."

"It's alright, Mom." Zhang Yan quickly pressed her down and gently comforted her, "Don't move around. He's a high-ranking leader who just happened to be passing by."

Even so, her heart was in her throat.

Less than ten minutes later, the bell rang again.

Wenruan had already arrived at the rest area outside the special medical center.

Zhang Yan gave her mother and the caregiver some more instructions before running out of the ward with a nervous heart.

Arriving at the familiar lounge, I pushed open the heavy glass door.

I spotted the figure standing next to the sofa at a glance, with a girl who looked like an assistant by her side.

Zhang Yan's throat bobbed as she looked at Chairman Wen in front of her with a hint of amazement.

The gentle warmth before her eyes was both the same as and different from the image she had seen in news photos.

She wore a black backless knit top that perfectly accentuated her stunning curves.

She wore only very light nude makeup, but her skin was fair and firm, and her features were delicate and elegant.

Her long, dark brown, wavy hair was casually tied into a high ponytail, making her look both capable and energetic.

She's not as aloof as she appears in magazines and periodicals; instead, she's like a kind and approachable older sister.

She simply stood there casually, yet she exuded an indescribable aura, radiating mature feminine charm.

In her presence, Zhang Yan felt like a little girl who had not yet reached adulthood.

(End of this chapter)