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Chapter 612 Our Imminent Intersection

November 11, 2023, Saturday, sunny, -1℃ to 7℃.

Yanjing Huating, a large single-level apartment.

8:30 a.m.

Sunlight streamed through the sheer curtains, filtering out the morning chill and bathing the entire room in a golden glow.

On a pink velvet round bed.

Xiao Jing's long eyelashes trembled slightly as she slowly opened her eyes, her gaze still somewhat hazy.

Last night, she personally picked up the haute couture dress and jewelry she had ordered for her birthday party.

They then arranged for someone to deliver it to the presidential suite at the Lanfeng International Hotel.

After that, she tried on clothes for a long time and took many photos of herself in her "battle outfits" in front of the mirror.

I was so excited that I couldn't fall asleep until very late.

After a while, her thoughts gradually returned.

Pick up the phone next to your pillow, turn on the screen, and enter the "The Beauty of Anime" WeChat group.

She turned to her side, her fair and smooth legs emerging from the silky blankets, kicking gently.

A pair of big, bright eyes scrolled through last night's chat history.

Qingqing was bragging in the group again, but this time Susu was there as a "witness".

With Su Su's flattery, Qingqing was practically transformed into the female lead of a novel—the kind who's arrogant, cool, and awesome.

Laughter, "hehehe," echoed from the bedroom.

Xiao Jing found it more and more interesting the more she looked at it.

She was mistakenly added to this group by someone, thinking it was just a group of ordinary anime and manga fans, but she was surprised to find that everyone there was talented and spoke very nicely. She really liked it here.

Especially Qingqing, she liked this group member very much from the very beginning.

She has a very creative mind, and her stories are full of details and have dramatic plots, which is a source of entertainment for her in her daily life.

She was quite happy when she later discovered that they had the same boyfriend.

In her recent investigation, she also roughly figured out the real identities of the "supporting actresses" in Xu Qing's story.

For example, that "green tea bitch" with beautiful legs who always wants to climb the social ladder should be Lin Muxue.

The mature and charming saleswoman at the luxury car dealership, Xu Qing's "cousin," is Wen Ruan.

Another partner of Tangsong Company should be Gao Mengting, the vice president of Songmei Apparel.

Thinking of Gao Mengting.

Xiaojing left the group chat and opened Douyin (TikTok).

I directly entered "Songmei Apparel" into the search box at the top.

Soon, an official flagship store account with a blue V verification appeared.

The profile picture is a stylish black and white "HEYI STUDIO" logo.

Click in.

The homepage showcases a dazzling array of clothing styles, each piece photographed with exceptional quality, and the models are well-known fashion bloggers.

The best-selling item, prominently displayed at the top, is a stylish urban windbreaker.

The number of items sold below is a staggering figure: 2+.

Xiao Jing's eyes widened slightly.

A windbreaker originally priced at 1299 yuan, but discounted to 599 yuan during the Double Eleven shopping festival, and from Songmei Apparel's own new brand, managed to sell over 20,000 pieces in just three days of pre-sale activities!

This means sales of over 1200 million!

too exaggerated!

She continued scrolling down, becoming more and more surprised.

These numbers are ridiculously good; the streamer named "He Yiyi" has almost three million followers.

After all, she had worked at Jinxiu Commerce for a long time, and later, because Tang Song started his own live-streaming e-commerce business, she specifically researched this industry.

She was well aware that in the fiercely competitive apparel industry, for a new brand to reach this level in such a short time required extremely precise planning and strong operational capabilities.

To be honest, at the beginning, she had no idea that her boyfriend owned the Lanfeng International Hotel, let alone that he had a close relationship with someone of Shangguan Qiuyue's stature.

At that time, all she could think about was how to use her father's connections and Jinxiu Trading's resources to help his small company grow bigger and stronger in the future.

However, due to his father's accident, he was urgently transferred to Tangyi Precision, and during this period he did not pay much attention to Songmei Apparel.

Unexpectedly, in just a few short months, it has grown to such an astonishing extent.

Although this live-streaming e-commerce company is not particularly outstanding at the moment, the most frightening thing about the live-streaming e-commerce industry is its growth rate. It may become a large company with a valuation of hundreds of millions in a short period of time.

Xiao Jing let out a soft breath, her expression becoming more serious.

It seems that this woman named Gao Mengting will be a formidable opponent in the future.

Of course, it's still a bit lacking compared to the current "big boss" Wen Ruan.

Nebula International Group has been making a lot of moves recently, and it is said that it will soon apply for an IPO, at which time Wen Ruan's net worth will skyrocket.

A mature, sexy, and powerful 30-year-old female tycoon…

Although Xiaojing was confident, she had to admit that she was indeed no match for him.

This is why she was so eager to build that "birthday stage" for Tang Song, and for herself.

If the crisis of her father's new energy company is not resolved, her position as the "official wife" will be completely suppressed!
Everything depends on tomorrow!
Xiao Jing's eyes sparkled, and a defiant smile curved her lips.

She lifted the covers, came to the bedside, and stretched out a big yawn.

The white silk slip dress she was wearing, printed with cute pandas, rode up a bit, revealing a large expanse of fair and smooth skin and her underwear with a strawberry pattern.

She just sat there blankly, thinking for a while.

Barefoot, stepping on the soft, long-pile carpet.

She walked into the dressing room and casually changed into a fitted autumn outfit, which perfectly outlined her sweet yet sexy figure.

After a quick wash and skincare routine, I hummed a tune and walked briskly out of the bedroom.

Aunt Pei, the nanny who had been waiting in the living room, immediately came to greet them.

"Good morning, Miss. Breakfast is ready." Aunt Pei's tone was respectful yet carried a touch of elder's warmth.

"Thank you, Aunt Pei." Xiao Jing smiled sweetly and sat down in the restaurant.

A sumptuous and exquisite breakfast was served one by one, and the plates were so beautifully arranged that they looked like works of art.

Xiao Jing took out her phone, snapped a picture of the Eggs Benedict garnished with caviar and snow peas, and sent it to Tang Song.

The message read: "(づ￣ 3￣)づ Good morning, Song. Today is Singles' Day, your company must be very busy, keep it up!"

She ate while chatting with Tang Song, occasionally letting out a soft laugh as she amused herself.

Aunt Pei, who was standing nearby, hesitated for a moment before stepping forward and whispering, "Miss, I heard from Madam yesterday that a very distinguished person will be attending your birthday party tomorrow, so Madam has invited quite a few of her close friends to support you."

"Huh?" Xiaojing blinked, then paused. "What important person?"

(⊙o⊙)

Could it be that my secret has been leaked?

I kept Zheng Qiudong and Shangguan Qiuya's affair a complete secret, just to create a big shock and upset my parents and Qin Hua.

Aunt Pei glanced at the doorway, lowered her voice, and said in a tone that was both respectful and somewhat bewildered:

"It seems he's from Singapore, the 'princeling' of some big conglomerate, surnamed Meng. My wife told her friends that his family runs a 'family office,' which manages countless amounts of money. They also said that his family is planning to invest a lot of money here in some new energy or something. He seems to be under thirty, unmarried, and has released albums and published books; he seems quite famous."

Xiao Jing's brows furrowed instantly.

She was naturally aware of family offices; many families in this circle were involved in them.

However, most of them rely on domestic securities firms or trust companies to do some wealth management and inheritance business.

However, the fact that a mother would specifically mention "Singapore" or "family office" indicates that the other party's identity and background are definitely extraordinary.

In addition, information such as "countless amounts of money" and "new energy" are linked together.

A clear image emerged in her mind: a "princeling" from a top overseas conglomerate who held enormous capital and was looking for high-quality new energy assets to invest in.

This precisely and accurately addressed her father's most pressing and vulnerable needs.

Huineng Electronics has technological reserves; otherwise, Dad wouldn't have sold Jinxiu Commerce to save it.

Maybe if they can survive this ordeal, they really will be able to recover.

This is a bit troublesome.

What she needed was a shock, to let her parents see Tang Song's "power" (the actual controller of Lanfeng International) and the top-tier connections behind him—Shangguan Qiuyue.

Then, by leveraging Shangguan Qiuyue's influence, they can tap into Tangyi Precision's resources and find ways to revitalize Huineng Electronics through technological advancements.

In this way, Tang and Song became the Tian family's "saviors".

Later, even if Tang Song's parents found out that he had other women around him, they would have no choice but to accept it out of consideration for the immense favor he had done and the potential he had shown.

She can also play with Tang Song peacefully, and even bring along Qingqing, Xiaoxue, and others.

But now, the sudden appearance of this man surnamed Meng may cause the entire script to go completely astray.

After all, no matter how capable Shangguan Qiuyue is, she is still just Director Jin's assistant.

What she can mobilize are industry resources and connections, which is a relatively long process that requires meticulous cultivation.

And what this man surnamed Meng can bring is likely the simplest, most brutal, and most direct thing—capital.

He can directly use his "money power" to solve Huineng Electronics' cash flow problems by throwing money at it, or even launch an acquisition directly.

If such a "sugar daddy" were standing next to his father at tomorrow's birthday party, the "shocking effect" brought by Tang Song and Shangguan Qiuyue behind him would be greatly diminished.

Tang Song is also quite extraordinary, owning 80% of Lanfeng International's shares and a rapidly growing live-streaming e-commerce company.

However, these industries are indeed not on the same track as family offices that can mobilize hundreds of millions of dollars in capital.

Ultimately, Tang and Song started from scratch; their families were just ordinary rural households, so the difference in their backgrounds was enormous.

This "future son-in-law showcase," which was originally led by her, may very well turn into a "competition for high-quality potential sons-in-law" led by her father.

This made her feel irritated.

"Miss, does Madam mean she wants to introduce him to you?" Aunt Pei asked with some concern.

She knew Xiaojing had a boyfriend and that he would be there.

If, by then, the master and mistress have someone like that by their side, and all their relatives and friends are vying for that person's attention, then Xiaojing and her boyfriend are bound to have problems.

She was a senior housekeeper employed by the Tian family for over a decade, and practically watched Xiao Jing grow up.

Xiao Jing pursed her lips. "It's alright, Aunt Pei."

The good thing is that Zheng Qiudong will also be there this time.

The chairman of Dejurenhe is a real big shot. His status and influence should be enough to keep that guy surnamed Meng in check in China.

Unfortunately... Zheng Qiudong is different from Shangguan Qiuya; he did not develop that special intimate relationship with Tang Song.

Ugh... Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey...

Xiao Jing's cheeks flushed slightly, and she mentally cursed herself.

Of course, Tang Song can't have a close relationship with him, otherwise he'd be gay!

Although she has some quirky hobbies, she's not a yaoi fangirl!

but……

Her eyes darted around slyly, and an idea quietly took shape in her mind.

She had to come up with a way to cleverly exploit Shangguan Qiuyue's ulterior motives at tomorrow's birthday party and drag Zheng Qiudong, this big shot, into the mess as well.

Let's all stand up and cheer for Brother Tang Song!
...

10 o'clock in the morning.

A soft click came from the door lock. Xiao Jing, who was chatting in the living room, looked up and immediately said, "Dad, you're back!"

Tian Chengye grunted in agreement, took off his suit jacket, and casually tossed it onto the sofa.

He sank heavily into it.

His tie was pulled crooked, and his face was full of undisguised haggardness and exhaustion.

For the past two weeks, he has spent almost all his time at Huineng Electronics in Hangzhou.

On one hand, she had to appease the collapsing technical team, and on the other hand, she had to navigate between various investment institutions in hopes of securing life-saving funding. As a result, she lost a lot of weight.

Xiaojing quickly put down her phone, her brows furrowing. "What's wrong? Your eyes are bloodshot. Didn't you sleep well last night?"

Tian Chengye rubbed his throbbing temples and said in a hoarse voice, "I didn't sleep all night... I regret it so much that I can't sleep. Jingjing, Dad... did something incredibly stupid."

"What's wrong?" Xiao Jing's heart also jumped.

Tian Chengye stared unfocused at the ceiling, his voice filled with barely suppressed frustration, "Yesterday... Jinxiu Trading Co., Ltd. brought in some major good news."

Xiaojing immediately realized, "The valuation went up?"

Last month, in order to plug the financial hole of Huineng Electronics, my father reluctantly sold his 7.5% stake in Jinxiu Commerce.

At the time, the overall valuation was calculated at 18 billion.

Because everyone was optimistic about Jinxiu's future appreciation potential, a company from the capital city called "Jingyi Asset Management Company" quickly took over the business.

It is said that although this company has just been established, it has a strong overseas capital background and is extremely generous in its spending.

The acquisition, which involved a cash payment of 1.35 million yuan, alleviated the father's debt crisis.

After a long silence, Tian Chengye finally spoke with difficulty in a voice that was almost like a dream:
"According to internal sources, Meigou Technology's 'Global Express Connect' program has received joint approval from multiple departments, including the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs, and has reached cooperation agreements with more than ten countries along the 'Belt and Road' initiative. Jinxiu Trade's name appears in a series of channel memorandums..."

Upon hearing this, Xiaojing immediately understood.

Because of Smile Capital, Jinxiu Commerce has already established a deep partnership with Meigou Technology in the cross-border e-commerce business, and even has some internal priority channels.

However, since Meigou's overseas business model had already been established, Jinxiu Commerce was a latecomer. Although it got a share of the pie, it never managed to get the most core piece of the pie.

But it’s different now!

This is a brand-new strategic cooperation driven by the national level!
Jinxiu Commerce will undoubtedly be among the first to ride this wave of opportunity!
Tian Chengye scratched his head in anguish, his voice filled with regret: "One wrong step leads to another! If I had waited a little longer, even just one month before selling, the valuation might have been 25 billion, or even 3 billion! This time... this time I've lost almost 100 million!"

Looking at her father's face, which was filled with dejection and resentment, Xiao Jing sighed inwardly.

She knew better than anyone that this mistake would be a heavy blow to her father, who was currently in a critical situation.

But there is no regret medicine in the world.

The shares of Jinxiu Commerce and Trade will never be returned.

"Dad, it's okay. In business, there are gains and losses. There will be other opportunities in the future."

Looking at his sweet and obedient daughter, Tian Chengye hesitated several times before finally letting out a heavy sigh.

He is now in dire straits, surrounded by enemies on all sides.

Zhongcheng Group is in decline, and personal assets have shrunk significantly.

The individual is burdened with huge loans.

Selling its stake in Jinxiu Commerce to prop up Huineng Electronics resulted in missing out on significant positive developments.

One step wrong, step by step wrong.

He was genuinely afraid. He was afraid that one day he would suddenly collapse and ruin his entire family, including his daughter's stable and comfortable life.

That's why he's more eager than ever to give his daughter a strong and reliable future.

……

Room 412, School of Computer Science and Technology, Yancheng Normal University.

The teaching building is much quieter on weekends than on weekdays.

Jiang Yourong sat in her office, wearing blue light blocking glasses, intently revising a National Natural Science Foundation of China application report.

"Ring ring—" A slightly abrupt cell phone ring broke the silence of the room.

She picked up her phone, her heart skipped a beat, and almost instinctively stood up from her chair, quickly walked to the corner by the window, and pressed the answer button.

"Hello, Assistant Shangguan." Her voice unconsciously carried a hint of respect.

"You Rong, did I disturb your weekend rest?" Shangguan Qiuyue's clear, pleasant voice, yet with a hint of warmth and laughter, came from the other end of the phone.

"No, no, I was just organizing some documents in the office."

"That's good," Shangguan Qiuyue said in a light and natural tone. "I just came from the capital and I'm near your Normal University. I thought since I've come all this way, I'd like to invite you to lunch. Is that convenient? I've already made a reservation at the restaurant."

This sudden invitation made Jiang Yourong's heart skip a beat.

She knew that someone like Shangguan Qiuyue would never really just casually arrange a meal "on the way" or "just randomly".

"Convenient! Of course it's convenient!"

"We'll be right downstairs at your teaching building."

"Okay, I'll be right down!"

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yourong took a deep breath, walked to the mirror, and quickly tidied her makeup and clothes.

After confirming that everything was in order, he put on his coat, grabbed his handbag, and quickly walked out of the office.

Upon arriving at the teaching building, I immediately spotted the imposing black Maybach parked by the roadside.

Beside the car, a tall and slender figure stood gracefully.

Wearing a well-tailored beige long trench coat with a matching beige turtleneck cashmere sweater underneath, she exudes a powerful aura that is understated yet impossible to ignore.

"Assistant Shangguan." Jiang Yourong stepped forward quickly.

"You Rong, you're here." Shangguan Qiuyue looked up, a perfectly timed smile on her face, and personally opened the back door for her.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two got into the back seat of the car one after the other.

"Bang—" The car door closed.

The Maybach started smoothly, shutting out the noise of the campus.

Because they had just met recently, Jiang Yourong wasn't as nervous as she had been at their first meeting.

But looking at her elegant assistant Shangguan beside her, she couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions.

Fate is sometimes so wondrous. If only I hadn't left back then.

Perhaps at this moment, those sitting next to Director Kim should also have their own place.

He chuckled to himself, a self-deprecating smile playing on his lips.

Jiang Yourong took the initiative to ask, "Assistant Shangguan, is there important work you need to do in Yancheng this time?"

Shangguan Qiuyue smiled and said casually, "I guess so. I'm here to attend a friend's birthday party."

Jiang Yourong was somewhat taken aback. She never imagined that someone with the identity of Shangguan Qiuyue would have friends in Yancheng who needed her to personally attend their birthday party.

Shangguan Qiuyue didn't dwell on this topic for long, but instead started chatting with her.

She talked about her teaching life at the university and the research project she is currently working on.

The atmosphere gradually became more familiar.

More than ten minutes later.

The car stopped outside a high-end private restaurant.

Upon entering the private room, the two sat facing each other.

Shangguan Qiuyue seemed to suddenly remember something and asked casually, "By the way, You Rong, I remember you and Ms. Xie Shuyu, the founder of Weiguang Coffee, are longtime friends, right?"

“Yes!” Jiang Yourong’s heart skipped a beat and she nodded immediately. “We are university alumni and have kept in touch ever since. We are both in Yancheng now and have a very good relationship.”

Shangguan Qiuyue's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.

"Director Jin has always paid close attention to the new consumption sector in China. Smile Holdings recently acquired a specialty coffee bean supplier in Yunnan Province. This company not only owns its own high-altitude plantations and roasting facilities, but also, with the support of Smile Holdings, has assembled a very strong beverage R&D team."

She paused, her gaze falling on Jiang Yourong's face, and slowly said, "I hope to convey a cooperation intention to President Xie through you. We can become the exclusive raw material supplier for Weiguang Coffee in the future. At the same time, our R&D team can also cooperate deeply with her to jointly develop new products suitable for the domestic market."

"This...this is definitely a good thing!" Jiang Yourong suppressed her shock and tried to make her voice sound calm. "I believe Shuyu will be very interested."

Shangguan Qiuyue nodded, then added, "Furthermore, Director Jin mentioned that this supplier will be establishing an 'AI-powered intelligent quality control and flavor R&D laboratory' in the future, which will require technical support from a professional team from a university. She thinks you and your team would be a perfect fit."

this--

Jiang Yourong felt a huge electric current rush from her tailbone to the top of her head, and her blood boiled instantly.

……

Lanfeng International Luxury Apartments.

The door to room 2002 was gently pushed open, and two beautiful figures walked out.

Lin Muxue, carrying her Hermès Birkin bag, walked towards the elevator while talking to Xu Ning about Xue Tang Culture's recent business expansion.

With the official opening of the Yannan Short Drama Film and Television Base, her artist management business has developed extremely rapidly.

In just three months, the company has already achieved initial profitability.

However, what bothered her was that the company's money was different from her personal money; she couldn't withdraw it directly for spending, but could only wait for dividends or get reimbursed through some compliant means.

But that's not bad either; at least she's a real "boss" now.

Just as her thoughts were drifting...

A tall and imposing figure suddenly appeared in the middle of the corridor in front of them.

The corridor lights were carefully designed in a warm tone, and the light slanted down from the ceiling, just enough to envelop the figure.

She wore a fitted beige knit dress that accentuated her perfect curves, and casually draped a high-quality black cashmere long coat over it.

Despite the simple color scheme, she exuded a powerful and awe-inspiring aura.

Her features were striking and defined, like a Greek sculpture.

Her long, golden, wavy hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, making her skin appear to glow under the light, its pale whiteness almost luminous.

Lin Muxue's heart skipped a beat.

Anne Kate!

That's why they were able to recognize it so quickly.

Not only because the other party was a member of the Juqing Huijin committee, but also because she had met the other party at the Lanfeng International Apartment where Su Yu lived before Su Yu's concert.

However, at that time she was just an inconspicuous little Xue, and didn't even get to speak much.

But how did she suddenly appear here?

Just as Lin Muxue was filled with doubt and uncertainty, Anne Kate stopped in her tracks.

A pair of ice-blue eyes, as clear and cold as a Siberian glacial lake, shot straight at him.

That was a perspective from a higher dimension.

Calm and indifferent, yet carrying a sense of oppression that seems to penetrate the soul.

Lin Muxue stopped in her tracks, her breathing becoming tense.

She knew some of the other party's background: one of the heirs of the American Kate family, a true world-class rich, beautiful, and wealthy woman.

Eye contact.

Lin Muxue forced herself to calm down and forced a polite smile. "Hello, Ms. Kate, what a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you here."

"Not at all, darling."
Annie's voice was soft, with a slightly lazy American accent, and the last syllable rose slightly.

Then, she took a step forward, moved closer to Lin Muxue, and a playful, enigmatic smile appeared on her lips.

I'm here for you.
Lin Muxue's legs tightened.

Holy crap (‵o′)凸! They really came for me, the Great Emperor Muxue!
And...why does that voice sound so familiar?!
She instinctively held her breath, trying to search through the fragments of her memory.

A blurry fragment suddenly flashed into view.

The last time Tang Song was on a business trip in Shanghai, when she called, the foreign female voice coming from the other end of the line, a mix of pleading and panting, sounded like... it was her!

(End of this chapter)