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Chapter 614 Xiaojing's Birthday Dungeon: The Dream of Tang and Song Dynasties Descends
Sunday, November 12, 2023, cloudy, -2~8℃.

It was 6:30 a.m., before dawn.

As the bank's notification sound indicated the funds had been deposited, Tang Song slowly opened his eyes.

Last night, the "Double Eleven Mega Sale" event of Songmei Apparel came to a successful conclusion.

It was past 1 a.m. when I got home.

Thanks to the system's optimized and enhanced physical condition, just five hours of deep sleep has restored all his energy.

I threw back the covers and stepped barefoot onto the cold wooden floor.

I walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window and drew back the curtains.

A dry, biting chill, typical of early winter in the north, seemed to penetrate even the thickest glass and rush towards us.

Late autumn in Yancheng has quietly come to an end, urged on by successive cold fronts.

Tang Song took a deep breath, did a few simple stretching exercises, then put on his slippers and went to the study.

The laptop screen lights up.

Tang Song was intently reviewing the Double Eleven performance summary file sent by the company's operations director at 3 a.m.

From November 1st to 11th, in just eleven days, Songmei Apparel's total GMV reached an astonishing 82 million!
This number is very close to his main goal of "breaking 100 million RMB in GMV in a single month".

There are still nearly twenty days left in November.

The mission is complete; it's a done deal.

It could even be achieved ahead of schedule next week.

As he looked at the separate analysis report on the "City Explorer" windbreaker in the battle report, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

This junior student is truly talented! Including yesterday, this single item has sold a total of 3.1 units, and has become a complete hit on Xiaohongshu and Douyin, becoming a veritable internet sensation.

This also brought the new brand 【HEYI STUDIO】high brand recognition and a large amount of traffic.

After browsing the files.

Tang Song opened the safe in the study and took out the exquisite gift box.

Inside were a series of documents.

The equity transfer agreement, amended articles of association, shareholder register change page, and related tax and legal opinions of Jingyi Asset Management Co., Ltd.

This company was established not long ago, and it mainly manages only one asset—a 7.5% stake in Jinxiu Commerce and Trade.

This is the "birthday gift" that Secretary Kim prepared for him for Xiaojing.

Based on Jinxiu Commerce's current market valuation, this equity stake is worth over 100 million yuan.

Secretary Kim's actions were indeed extraordinary.

It has a style reminiscent of the super-rich characters he once played in games.

In the past, during the "Male God Growth Plan", he thought those were all virtual assets and often casually gave away company shares and funds to people like Secretary Kim and Su Yu.

However, when faced with the impact on his assets in reality, he lost that "magnanimity."

However... if the other wings find out that he suddenly gave Xiao Jing such an expensive gift, it will be a troublesome matter.

Repack the gift box.

Tang Song seemed to suddenly remember something, and inexplicably opened his alternate QQ account.

As expected, Zhang Yan's message did not appear.

I used to watch it once a week, so suddenly it feels a bit strange.

Tang Song smiled and shook his head, then switched back to WeChat.

I opened Zhang Yan's chat window and left a message: "Good morning, are you up yet?"

"Buzzing—"

Zhang Yan: "Okay, I'm up. Good morning."

Tang Song smiled and, instead of typing anymore, sent a video call invitation directly.

During the days she was away from Guangzhou, she rarely sent him messages, and most of the messages were about the progress of her mother's illness, as if she was afraid of disturbing him.

But whenever he sends a message, she always replies immediately.

The screen went black at first, then Zhang Yan's nervous, stammering voice came through: "Wait, wait a minute! I... I just finished showering, I'm not dressed yet..."

"It's okay, don't worry."

A rustling sound, like clothes rubbing together, came from the receiver.

Soon, the screen lit up.

Zhang Yan's face appeared in the center of the screen. Her hair was still a little damp, casually wrapped in a white hair drying cap, revealing her smooth, full forehead and her clear, almond-shaped eyes.

"Hi... Have you eaten?" she greeted him somewhat shyly, her cheeks still flushed from her shower.

"Not yet, I'll go after we finish talking."

"Oh." Zhang Yan lowered her head subconsciously at first, then mustered up her courage to look up at him on the screen, her face showing some shyness and unease. "It's below zero in Yancheng today, so you need to keep warm. Here in Yangcheng... it's raining, and it's still dark. I'll make breakfast myself later."

This was her first time video chatting with Tang Song, and she felt quite uncomfortable.

Tang Song smiled, leaned back on the comfortable sofa, looked at her tenderly, and began to chat.

The two chatted about oranges for breakfast, then about her mother's illness, and finally about Lulu starting work at Nebula International next Monday...

As they chatted, Zhang Yan seemed to suddenly remember something.

He whispered "Wait for me a moment," then leaned his phone against the table and walked out of the frame.

When she returned to the screen, the hair drying cap on her head had been removed, and her smooth, collarbone-length hair had been carefully combed, making her look refreshing and gentle.

After the conversation, she seemed to have gotten used to this way of communicating, and a more natural smile appeared on her face.

Tang Song's gaze sharpened slightly, as if he had noticed something, and he suddenly said, "Hey, Zhang Yan, don't move. Move your phone back a bit, I think... I see something stuck to you."

"Huh? Where? I probably just accidentally put it there." The naive Zhang Yan subconsciously moved her phone back a little.

Tang Song sent a video after she had just finished showering; she was only wearing a tube top underneath.

As the camera zooms in, delicate collarbones, slender shoulders and neck, and the subtly revealed curves of the chest...

It appeared on the screen.

Her skin was beautiful, with the delicate, moisturized texture typical of southern girls, and it shimmered with a warm, milky glow under the light.

"Did you...see it?" Zhang Yan asked, still oblivious.

"I saw it." Tang Song's voice was filled with laughter. "Hmm, your skin is really good, and your figure is also good, but you're a little thin. Remember to eat more meat."

Hearing this, Zhang Yan was stunned for a moment before belatedly realizing what was going on.

She gasped softly and quickly pulled her phone back.

In an instant, all that remained in the camera's view was her flushed face and her flustered, shy eyes.

"You...you...I..."

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Light laughter echoed in the study.

……

Breakfast was simple.

Slice chicken breast, serve with a few cherry tomatoes and two slices of bread, and a cup of freshly ground soy milk.

While eating slowly, Tang Song opened Douyin and casually browsed short videos related to "Songmei Clothing", "He Yiyi", and [HEYI STUDIO].

A pure and profound sense of accomplishment slowly rose in my heart.

This is a completely different feeling from when he directly inherited those huge assets in the game.

Songmei Apparel has evolved from its initial office setup to company registration and hiring of its first employees; from developing operational strategies to post-livestream reviews, and finally to brand expansion and upgrades…

He was personally involved in every step.

I witnessed firsthand how a company, from a vague concept, has grown step by step in just a few months into a rising force with a complete organizational structure, strong self-sustaining capabilities, and making waves in the industry.

He understood the logic of cash flow, experienced the intricacies of supply chain integration, and felt the immense joy of building a brand from scratch.

Perhaps this is the true meaning of this [Growth Plan Task].

It's not just about getting him to achieve a numerical target.

More importantly, it was to allow him to truly understand how the foundation of a business empire is built through such a complete entrepreneurial journey from 0 to 1.

After all, the future awaits him to inherit.

It is a business empire that is hundreds or thousands of times larger than Songmei Apparel.

Just then, Tang Song's vision blurred for a moment.

"Whoosh!" The system light screen automatically unfolded.

On November 12, 2023, your number of followers on the Xiaohongshu platform officially surpassed 11.

Through continuous cultivation and meticulous operation, your personal brand has built unique barriers to entry in the two vertical fields of "persuasive transformation" and "brand development." You have successfully advanced to become a "mid-tier influencer" (KOC)...

Your influence is no longer limited to echoes within small circles, but has begun to possess the potential to penetrate different circles and guide consumption trends...

[You demonstrated exceptional ability and unwavering effort throughout this process.]

You have obtained the special item "Reflections of the Tang and Song Dynasties"

Tang Song was slightly taken aback, then his face lit up with barely suppressed joy.

Recently, with the sudden rise of [HEYI STUDIO], especially He Yiyi's live broadcast and the phenomenal popularity of that windbreaker, his "brand development" series of notes has become a hot topic in a specific circle of Xiaohongshu, and his number of fans has seen an explosive increase.

He knew the reward would come, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.

Looking back: the [betting agreement] I received when I reached 100 followers, the [title - the popular me] I received when I reached 1,000 followers, and the [whispers of humanity] when I reached 10,000 followers.

The rewards given by the system for each fan milestone are top-notch.

Now that his fan base has jumped to 100,000, this reward will surely not disappoint him.

Take a deep breath, filled with anticipation, and check the item details.

【Reflection of Tang and Song】: The reflection of the player 'Tang and Song' with a charm rating of 99 in the game. When the player encounters a special scene that meets certain conditions, this item will be automatically triggered, generating a special event instance of varying duration. In the instance, you will receive the projection of the "reflection" and briefly experience that "unfamiliar" self from a first-person perspective.

[Note 1: After clearing the dungeon, the "reflection" will disappear, and you will receive a permanent "Charm" bonus.]

[Note 2: The Charisma bonus is (0~3) points based on the player's performance and comprehension.]

What the hell!

This is definitely the most awesome prop he has ever encountered.

To date, the [Light Feather of Memory] he obtained has not triggered any memories related to the final stage.

Therefore, he had no idea what his final form was like, and had never truly "felt" it.

Now, as long as this prop is triggered, he can get an immersive experience opportunity!
Most importantly, you can get a floating charm bonus, up to 3 points!
Of course, according to his understanding, getting the highest reward is almost an impossible task, unless he can have an "enlightenment" level experience in a dungeon.

However, the real problem is that, like the Whispers of Humanity, this item requires a "suitable scenario" to be triggered.

If it really triggers, I don't know how long it will take.

Tang Song let out a breath, feeling a little itchy inside.

……

Beicheng Garden residential community.

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"Wow--"

The blanket covering her was suddenly ripped off by a tremendous force, and the icy air instantly enveloped her exposed skin.

Xu Qing jolted awake and slowly opened her eyes.

Backlit, a tall and familiar figure stood before her bed.

He looked down at her coldly from his high position.

It's a calculated statement!

“Big…Silly…Qing…” Her best friend’s voice was as if it had been pulled out of an ice cellar, devoid of any warmth.

Xu Qing's heart leaped into her throat. She frantically grabbed a cushion to cover her chest and stammered, "Yan... Yan Yan... when... when did you get back?!"

Shen Yuyan slowly leaned down, "What? Are you scared of me? Did you... do something wrong?"

"I didn't! I'm not! Don't talk nonsense!" Xu Qing's guilt was almost overflowing from her eyes.

"Heh." Shen Yuyan sneered, then suddenly took something out from behind her and threw it directly at her face.

It was a pair of men's boxer briefs.

"How did Tang Song's underwear end up on my bed? And I've changed all my sheets and blankets!" My best friend's voice was aggressive. "You two, did you do something to betray me while I was away?"

"No! Really, no!" Xu Qing was so frightened she was almost crying. Pointing at the underwear, she stammered, "It's...it's all Xiao Songzi's fault! He forced me! It was that day...in your room, he...and he made me pretend to be you..."

"Really?"

"Yes, yes, yes! If you don't believe me, go ask him! I was forced into it!" Suddenly, a strange smile appeared on Shen Yuyan's face. She leaned forward and pressed herself against her.

Xu Qing was terrified and struggled frantically, shouting, "What...what are you doing?!"

"Since you all enjoy using me as part of your game so much," her best friend's voice rang in her ear, her breath sweet as orchids, "then... I'll join in myself and have some fun with you, how about that?"

Immediately afterwards, that familiar, beautiful face kissed her.

Her best friend's hand also slipped inside her clothes.

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In the bedroom.

"No—!"

"Boom!"

A dull, solid impact rang out.

Xu Qing rubbed her head, which was throbbing from the impact, and sat up from the ground with a grimace, her eyes still a little dazed.

It turned out to be a dream.

She glanced at her side and saw that the thick blanket had fallen to the ground at some point, serving as a cushion for her. Otherwise, she would have bumped her head and gotten a big bump.

He patted his chest, still shaken, and let out a long breath.

"That damned bastard Song Zi!" Xu Qing cursed through gritted teeth.

The scenes from the night before last still echo in her mind.

At that time, Tang Song, that heartless and insane guy, subjected her to inhumane "torture" in her best friend's room.

The scene was so intense that she couldn't even process it all, and was forced to say a lot of shameful and offensive things.
Some of the scenes even involved the actress playing her best friend.

She even changed into Yan Yan's old clothes from college.

Just thinking about that scene made Xu Qing's cheeks flush red.

She grabbed her hair hard and buried her face deeply in her knees.

"Yan Yan, I'm so sorry!"

"That's so perverted! Little Songzi is a complete pervert! He's been corrupted by Xiao Jing!"

"I can't live this life!"

While she was talking to herself.

"Ring ring—" The cell phone suddenly rang.

Xu Qing glanced at the phone screen on the bedside table and was startled.

【Xiao Jing】

After hesitating for a moment, Xu Qing answered the call.

"Hey, Qingqing! Good morning! Are you up yet?" Xiaojing's energetic voice came through the receiver.

"Ah... I'm up."

"I've been keeping a surprise from you, guess what it is?"

Xu Qing was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously said, "Is it some kind of special prop again? I don't want it!"

"Hahaha~~" Xiao Jing's loud laughter rang out, followed by, "No, I secretly prepared a birthday party evening gown for you. It was custom-made by Chanel to your size, it's absolutely gorgeous! Come and try it on! I also booked the best stylist team in the industry, I guarantee you'll outshine everyone tonight!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing's heart raced instantly, and she was wide awake.

Chanel… Custom… Stylist Team…

This is simply a dream combination that no girl can resist!

Now that she's "allyed" with Xiaojing, she's not so afraid of her anymore, and she's immediately tempted.

"Okay, then wait for me a moment."

"Bye-Bye."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Qing immediately jumped out of bed, rushed into the bathroom, and used the toilet and washed up as quickly as possible.

Without even having breakfast, I excitedly drove off.

……

Yanjing Huating.

"Ding—" The elevator doors slowly opened.

Xu Qing had just stepped out of the elevator when she saw Xiao Jing waiting there.

Wearing a light pink sweater dress, her long, black hair was tied into cute pigtails, making her look like a harmless, sweet girl next door.

Upon seeing Xu Qing, Xiao Jing immediately rushed over enthusiastically, gave her a big hug, and planted a loud kiss on her cheek.

"Sister Qingqing, you're here! Mua~ Welcome!"

Xu Qing subconsciously shrank her neck, passively enduring the situation, and followed Xiao Jing into the large apartment.

I just walked into the living room.

From the direction of the master bedroom, a well-maintained, gentle-looking middle-aged woman walked over.

"Jingjing, have some friends come over?"

"Yes." Xiao Jing nodded and affectionately took Xu Qing's hand. "This is my good friend, Xu Qing. Qingqing, this is my mother."

"Hello, Auntie." Xu Qing quickly and politely greeted her.

"Hey, hello Qingqing." Chen Man looked her up and down and smiled, "What a pretty girl."

Xu Qing chuckled and said, "Auntie is very pretty too."

Chen Man smiled and exchanged a few more pleasantries with her.

Approaching Xiaojing, he asked softly, "Jingjing, I remember you said before that you planned to have the guests wear those half-face masquerade masks before they entered the birthday party, is that right?"

Xiao Jing rolled her eyes. "Yeah, that's right. But don't worry, it's just some of my young friends who choose to wear them, and they only cover their eyes. It's just a little fun before the party."

She always organized special birthday parties for those her parents didn't attend, with many fun activities.

However, since my parents also have business partners and friends attending this time, they specifically emphasized beforehand that we shouldn't mess around.

Finally, at her insistence, only one was kept, and the guests had to choose for themselves; they couldn't be forced.

Her main purpose in doing this was to make Shangguan Qiuyue's appearance more "shocking".

If you simply announce your identity upon entering, and are surrounded and gossiped about, you'll lose the effect of "hearing thunder in silence."

What she wanted was for Shangguan Qiuyue to stay quietly with them until the crucial moment, when she would remove her mask.

Her personal introduction of her identity ignited the entire audience.

This is the most classic "iconic scene" in anime!
This also allows her to better serve as a backdrop for the Tang and Song dynasties.

After all, tonight's main characters are her and Tang Song.

Chen Man shook her head and said, "I'm not against it, what I mean is, you can prepare more. What if my dad's and my friends want to join in too? We could even have the waiters wear them, wouldn't that be more fun and lively?"

"Huh?" Xiaojing's eyes lit up instantly, and she asked in surprise, "Really? Didn't Dad say that business partners should be present, and that it should be more formal?"

"Of course," Chen Man said affectionately, ruffling her daughter's soft ponytail. "We'll make sure you have the most fun at our little princess's birthday party."

The reason she agreed was because Tangzong Entertainment's level of attention to this flash mob project far exceeded her expectations.

They even sent a professional planning team to have in-depth communication with the hotel.

To ensure the surprise of Echo's appearance, they planned to have her disguise herself as masked waitresses to infiltrate the venue, and then suddenly "transform" and sing on the main stage during the performance.

According to the other party, there is another advantage to doing this.

They also arrange for photographers to film, which helps to minimize privacy issues.

Having top-tier celebrities work as waiters, that's some serious class.

Besides, this was Xiaojing's birthday party after all. Her daughter has always loved these kinds of fun things and is also a fan of Echo.

In addition, most of the participants this time are young people, so we can just put on masks and let them do what they like.

You can take off the mask after the flash mob ends.

Therefore, after discussing it with her husband, she agreed to Tang Zong's suggestion.

I watched my mother leave.

Xiao Jing immediately pulled Xu Qing into the bedroom and into the luxurious walk-in closet.

I started helping her try on the evening gown.

Xu Qing, who had never worn such high-class clothing before, was filled with joy.

The two changed clothes and took photos in the bedroom. Xiao Jing generously brought out her jewelry box and let Xu Qing choose accessories.

Have a great time.

"Click——"

"This group photo is so beautiful, I'll send it to my boyfriend," Xiaojing said excitedly, and shared it directly with Tang Song.

Start typing a message.

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Yanjingtian City.

"Ding-dong—" A WeChat notification sound rang out.

[Xiaojing: Group photo.jpg]

[Xiao Jing: "Song, you absolutely can't be late for the birthday party tonight! I've prepared so many surprises for you, waiting for you to open them yourself!"]

Tang Song looked at the two smiling, youthful girls in the photo and smiled knowingly. He was about to type a reply.

A crisp system notification sound suddenly rang in my ears.

"Ding! Player has encountered a matching scene. The special item [Reflections of Tang and Song Dynasties] has been triggered, and the dungeon [Tian Jing's Birthday Party] has been created!"

Tang Song's hand suddenly stopped moving!
He instinctively jumped up from the sofa, his face full of astonishment and surprise.

This……

⊙▃⊙

I just got it less than two hours ago, and the item... has already been triggered?!
Tang and Song even doubted that they were dreaming.

I bit my tongue, and a distinct pain shot through me.

My heart started pounding wildly.

Good heavens! My beautiful and wealthy friend, you've given me such a wonderful surprise!

I'll definitely give you a big reward tonight!
Immediately open the system interface and enter the warehouse.

A brightly colored card lay there quietly.

see details.

【Tian Jing's Birthday Party】: Using this will load a special event instance in the real world. Players are advised to prepare in advance.

[Note: Valid for 6 hours, 59 minutes, and 31 seconds. The instance will automatically open after the countdown ends.]

Tang Song stared at the card for a moment, then clicked "Open Now" without hesitation.

"Whoosh-"

The light screen before him instantly shifted and shattered, transforming into billions of glittering stardust particles that reassembled before him.

A magnificent, three-dimensional, dynamic scene unfolded slowly before his eyes, as if viewed from God's perspective.

He saw——

A magnificent banquet hall, huge floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city night view, crystal chandeliers sparkling like a galaxy, and Xiao Jing, dressed in a gorgeous gown, smiling radiantly, surrounded by admirers...

He also saw—

Luo Bin's tall and upright figure, Wu Kezhi's calm profile, Zheng Qiudong's sharp and calculating eyes, Mo Xiangwan's composed and elegant posture, and Anne Kate's aggressive and wild smile...

Streaks of pale gold threads intertwine and collide among the images of these figures, creating a mesmerizing effect.

And at the very depths of this magnificent scene, a profound reflection identical to him stands silently, calmly overlooking everything.

Immediately afterwards, lines of text appeared:

Welcome to the special event instance – Tian Jing's Birthday Party

[An ordinary birthday party has, due to the involvement of players, evolved into a grand stage where emotions, fame, ambition, and interests converge.]

Due to the unusual activity in the Tang Jin family office, the game characters whose access you have unlocked will attend this birthday party with their own schemes and purposes, engaging in exchanges, probing, games, and clashes with you during the banquet.

Given the complexity of the situation, you currently lack the ability to control it.

[The "reflection of the Tang and Song dynasties" is slowly projected]

By harnessing the power of "reflections," you, as the player, will suppress all restlessness, balance all demands, and control all characters, achieving a "transformation" in both mindset and ability.

(End of this chapter)