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Chapter 615: Opportunity to Turn Things Around

Tang Song was stunned for a moment when he saw the system information that appeared in front of him.

Good grief! All five game characters I've already unlocked are going to attend my birthday party?!
Then, he suddenly remembered.

Wu Ke did send him a message some time ago, wanting to have in-depth discussions with him about Jingwu Capital's future plans, and they agreed to arrive in Yancheng this weekend.

Zheng Qiudong also mentioned that the initial integration of Dejuren's merger and acquisition of SCG has been completed, and there are many achievements he wants to report to him.

Mo Xiangwan had mentioned long ago that Tangzong Entertainment would be holding some promotional events in Yancheng.

But... he never expected that even Annie would secretly come to Yancheng!

Given that foreign woman's personality, it's unusual that she didn't come knocking on her door immediately.

They must have some tricks up their sleeves.

"Phew—" Tang Song let out a long breath, feeling a chill run down his spine.

Without the help of the "Reflections of Tang and Song Dynasties" instance, he probably wouldn't have been able to handle it.

Because in the eyes of these people, he was always mysterious and powerful, seemingly incapable of making mistakes.

It's fine to interact with one or two people individually, but when you're facing five at the same time, each person has different thoughts and purposes.

Furthermore, with the increasing number of permissions he has now unlocked, he can no longer feign profundity or remain ambiguous on many topics as he did before; he must now provide clear responses and decisions.

Mo Xiangwan and Luo Bin are alright, after all, they are both early characters, and he can handle the areas and businesses involved at present.

But the other three, especially Annie and Zheng Qiudong, would definitely sense that something was wrong.

If things go wrong, your "image will collapse" on the spot.

Fortunately, I obtained the item "Reflection of Tang and Song Dynasties" just before the start.

He originally thought it was just a normal birthday party for Xiaojing, and that he would just be showing off his love to Xiaojing's parents and friends.

Unexpectedly, it turned into an informal internal meeting by a twist of fate.

However, this was a wonderful surprise due to a series of unexpected events.

The item is triggered directly, and you will receive a [Charm] buff as a reward for clearing the dungeon.

Tang Song took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

Opening the chat window with Xiaojing, I replied, "Don't worry, I definitely won't be late. I've also prepared a birthday surprise for you, waiting for you to open it yourself."

After replying to the message, he casually opened Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book).

The first thing that catches the eye is the prominent number of followers on his personal homepage—10.

Open your homepage to view your recent notes.

The most popular post was a celebration note for the debut of the [HEYI STUDIO] brand.

The number of likes has now reached nearly 20,000.

Thinking about it, it's not surprising at all.

An "ordinary person" who followed advice and underwent a makeover on Xiaohongshu suddenly said that he wanted to "develop a brand" after completing the makeover.

At first, everyone just treated it as a joke, participating enthusiastically, choosing logos and packaging, and becoming "cloud shareholders" of the project.

Although the process was interesting, most people didn't expect that this seemingly grassroots brand could actually succeed.

Tang-Song, on a roll, directly led this large group of "cloud shareholders" through the emergence of the internet celebrity "He Yiyi," followed by the overnight explosion of its windbreaker series...

From "developmental training" to "witnessing miracles".

This move truly shocked everyone who was following him.

Next, Tang Song opened Douyin (TikTok), where he has 53.1 followers.

Recently, he has been updating his content quite frequently, and his fan base has grown much faster than before.

That vlog documenting her trip to Hong Kong is one of the most popular videos recently, with over 8 likes and over 6 million views.

Tang Song took the "Charm Manifestation" quest very seriously, since it rewards him with "Charm +1".

Xiaohongshu has now reached its goal of 100,000 followers, and its goal of 1 million followers on Douyin is just around the corner.

Next, it's time to put more effort into managing the account and add some new, more personal elements.

He planned out the video shooting content for the near future before putting down his phone.

He turned and went to the balcony of the study, picking up the drawing board and pencil next to him.

"Swish—"

The soft sound of charcoal pencils scraping against the drawing paper filled the air.

Soon, a pure and lovely face gradually emerged on the paper.

Oval face, high ponytail, straight bangs, clean school uniform...

Soon after Xiaojing's birthday party ended, it was Bai Yueguang's birthday.

He wanted to prepare a special gift for her.

……

3 pm.

Lanfeng International Hotel, 29th floor, Executive Lounge.

The afternoon sun shone through the huge glass curtain wall, casting bright and warm spots of light on the carpet.

In the private rest area at the end of the corridor, Wu Kezhi leaned back on the armrest of a comfortable sofa, his gaze fixed on the city skyline outside the window, which was dyed golden by the autumn sun, lost in thought.

"Tread, tap, tap—"

The sound of footsteps came from far to near.

"Angkor."

"Mr. Wu."

Two figures walked over, one after the other.

Instead of his usual suit and tie, Zheng Qiudong changed into a high-quality cashmere casual outfit, toning down his usual sharp edge in the business world.

He appeared exceptionally relaxed and refined.

Mo Xiangwan, on the other hand, was dressed in an elegant and sophisticated evening suit.

A black high-waisted, slit bodycon skirt that subtly reveals long, straight legs as you walk.

Her makeup was light yet sophisticated, and her deep, bright eyes sparkled.

“Autumn and winter, evening, sit down.” Wu Kezhi stood up and nodded to the two of them.

The three of them took their seats in the rest area.

Zheng Qiudong expertly poured a cup of Pu'er tea for each of them and spoke first.

With a hint of teasing in his tone, he said, "I wonder what our dear President Tang is doing right now? What kind of expression will he have when he sees us 'uninvited guests' at the banquet later?"

Mo Xiangwan took an elegant sip of tea, a slight smile curving her lips. "Perhaps... he's spending time with a close female friend. He's a very busy man these days."

Zheng Qiudong couldn't help but chuckle, "I am indeed very busy, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, live broadcasts, birthday parties."

Hearing their conversation, Wu Kezhi frowned slightly. "Let's not discuss President Tang's private life too much. This is not something we should be doing."

Although I've always heard that the Tang and Song dynasties have changed a lot and become more humane.

However, as a trusted confidant cultivated by the Tang and Song dynasties, his deep-seated reverence had already left an indelible mark on him.

In his view, every decision made by the Tang and Song dynasties must have had a profound meaning.

After all, he never makes a mistake.

Zheng Qiudong and Mo Xiangwan exchanged a glance, shrugged, and tacitly stopped the topic.

Mo Xiangwan opened her bag, took out a beautifully crafted piece of cardstock, placed it on the coffee table, and pushed it over.

"This is the final schedule for Tian Jing's birthday party."

Wu Kezhi picked it up casually, his eyes quickly scanning it, and he instantly understood.

Because of the complexity of the guests' attributes, the birthday party was cleverly divided into two parts.

The front area is a 'party' for Xiaojing and her group of young friends, used to create a warm and romantic birthday atmosphere.

There were even warm-up activities such as close friends interacting, taking photos, and light shows.

The "elders," including important business partners, would be first arranged in the VIP room on the east side, where they would be personally received by Tian Chengye.

The guests from both sides will only meet after the back-and-forth activities have ended and the birthday ceremony officially begins.

Wu Kezhi pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Personally, I think it's best if we don't be too high-profile. Otherwise, Director Jin might have some objections. You should know that she values ​​President Tang's safety above all else."

“I agree with that.” Mo Xiangwan nodded seriously. “I spoke with Ms. Ouyang on the phone before I came. Representatives from Tangyi Precision and Luo Bin will arrive a little later to celebrate Tian Jing’s birthday on behalf of the company.”

Zheng Qiudong chuckled and said, "I don't care, as long as I can meet with Tian Jing tonight and chat with President Tang about Dejurenhe's internationalization strategy, that's fine."

The Tang and Song dynasties were the core and soul of the entire Tang-Jin system, which expanded with the development of their commercial empire.

Once his true identity and wealth are fully exposed to the public, it will inevitably attract countless prying eyes and hidden dangers. Especially in the international capital market, every move by institutions like Jingwu Capital and Tang Jin's family office will inevitably touch the pie of certain vested interest groups.

Those wolves never followed the rules.

This is also the main reason why they approve of and support Tang and Song hiding behind the scenes, even disappearing for a whole year, to "start from scratch".

Mo Xiangwan seemed to have expected this, and opened her handbag again.

He took out several exquisite half-face masks and placed them on the table.

"You can take photos freely before the flash mob starts. To prevent any accidents, I think you should all wear them, just for fun. Our CEO Tang's girlfriend really enjoys playing this kind of game, and it was one of the procedures she proactively planned."

She had already made arrangements before the Echo girl group's flash mob performance.

Staff at Sheng Tang Security will politely ask all guests to temporarily put away their mobile phones and other recording devices, citing the need to "protect the privacy of VIPs".

This is mainly because they are worried that someone with ulterior motives might post photos of them with Tang and Song on the internet, causing unnecessary trouble.

Zheng Qiudong picked up a black Venetian half-face mask with gold patterns with great interest and tried it on his face.

Smiling, she said, "Since it's my future 'partner's' birthday party, I naturally have to respect her wishes. It is indeed... very interesting."

Wu Kezhi looked at the masks on the table, his brow twitching almost imperceptibly.

He had never worn anything like this before, and it felt very out of place.

However, although he rarely appears in the domestic media, he still has to be careful.

He took a deep breath, picked up a relatively conservative leather patchwork mask, and put it into his handbag.

Mo Xiangwan put away the remaining masks and continued, "However, we can't guarantee anything about Ms. Annie. She's not even answering my calls right now, and she might cause some trouble at the birthday party. Mr. Wu, I think you should talk to her first."

"Hmm, I'll give it a try." Wu Kezhi nodded cautiously, feeling somewhat troubled.

Although Anne Kate belongs to the same company as him, she has always been independent and does things her own way.

Moreover, Tian Jing attended this birthday party privately on behalf of Director Jin, so his words as CEO might not necessarily carry any weight.

This eldest daughter of the American Kate family has never been one to be trifled with.

……

Yanjing Huating, a large single-level apartment.

In the spacious walk-in closet, Tian Chengye changed into a tailor-made dark gray suit.

Standing in front of the huge dressing mirror, he absentmindedly tied his tie.

The middle-aged man in the mirror still has handsome and deep features, and a tall and straight posture, and one can still vaguely see the charm of his youth.

In fact, it was precisely because of his outstanding appearance and extraordinary abilities that he was able to make his way up from a small place, eventually marry a wife from a wealthy family, and build a vast fortune.

But now, a lingering gloom and weariness always hang between his brows.

Chen Man stepped forward and naturally took the tie from his hand, deftly and gently straightening the wrinkles.

Seeing the bloodshot eyes in her husband's eyes, she felt a pang of heartache.

"Look at you, you've lost so much weight in just a few days." Her voice was soft, with a hint of reproach. "You're in your prime, over forty years old. Even if you fail, with your abilities, you can start over. There's no need to put so much pressure on yourself."

“Times… have changed, Manman.” Tian Chengye’s voice was filled with bitterness. “When we were young, it was an era of opportunity. As long as you had the guts and were willing to take risks, you could reap the benefits of the times. But what about now? Look at our Zhongcheng Group, such a large company, isn’t it also going downhill?”

He paused, his eyes dimmed, and his voice lowered even further:

"I've already sold Jinxiu Commerce's most valuable asset. If... if Huineng Electronics fails completely, then our family... might really never recover."

New energy is a national strategy and also the biggest opportunity of our time.

As an ambitious businessman, he chose to heavily invest in Huineng Electronics, hoping to take advantage of this opportunity to elevate his career to a new level.

To complete the ultimate leap from "wealth" to "nobility".

One wrong step can lead to another, ultimately resulting in overestimating oneself and underestimating the tides of the times.

He is now standing on the edge of a cliff.

Chen Man's heart also clenched.

She was silent for a moment, then finally said in a low voice, "Today is Jingjing's birthday after all. Don't make things difficult for Tang Song at the banquet. I can tell that Jingjing really likes him."

When his daughter was mentioned, Tian Chengye's face was filled with conflict.

"This is Jingjing's first relationship. She's too idealistic and impulsive when it comes to love. As her parents, we have a responsibility to provide her with more and different possibilities before she makes her final choice."

"Sigh." Chen Man sighed, feeling a little sorry for him.

Tonight, in addition to some of their relatives and friends, the husband also specially invited Lin Jingming and Meng Chuan.

Both of them can be considered the chosen ones of heaven.

A man in his early thirties who founded SpeedPower, a company valued at $5 million, is a rising star in the tech world.

The other one is even more remarkable: one of the heirs to Stellar Investments, responsible for investment affairs in the Asia-Pacific region.

Stellar Investments is a top-tier single-family office.

Relying on the vast business empire founded by his father, he wields considerable influence in the capital markets throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

The appearance of two people like these naturally attracts everyone's attention.

In comparison, the daughter's boyfriend inevitably becomes a supporting character, or even an object of comparison.

In a sense, it's quite cruel.

After all, this was the first time Tang Song had officially met them as Jingjing's boyfriend.

He seemed to have figured out what his wife was thinking.

Tian Chengye's tone softened a bit: "Don't worry, no matter what, if she ultimately chooses Tang Song, I will absolutely not force her. I just want her to see that there are many equally outstanding men in this world."

Ever since he discovered his daughter's relationship with Tang Song at the private meeting of Yan Province Bank, he immediately had someone investigate Tang Song's background in detail.

Despite his ordinary background, he was able to enter Meigou Technology and participate in core projects based on his technical skills, which proves that he is smart and hardworking.

Because of the project, he was favored by Smile Capital and became the CTO of Jinxiu Commerce. This proves that he is lucky and knows how to seize opportunities.

He started his own live-streaming e-commerce business and has done a pretty good job, which proves that he has ambition and the ability to execute.

Needless to say, his appearance is "just as good" as it was when he was young.

From any perspective, he is an outstanding young man.

This is also the main reason why he can leave his daughter alone and let her date him.

In the past, he would have been very happy for his daughter to slowly develop a relationship with the other person and enrich her life experience.

If he had known how to seize the opportunity, he and his daughter would have successfully entered into marriage a few years later.

He wouldn't mind using all his connections and resources to help his son-in-law rise to power.

But now... he himself is mired in a quagmire and can hardly save himself.

He didn't have the extra energy or capital to "cultivate" another promising talent.

What he needs is a powerful "ally" who can bring about an immediate turnaround.

He knew that if his daughter could really get together with Meng Chuan or Lin Jingming, then their family business would receive the most direct and effective help.

Only then can this enormous crisis be truly resolved.

As a businessman, this is an extremely rational choice.

But as a father, his heart was filled with unspeakable contradictions and torment.

"Ring ring—" A sudden cell phone ring broke the dull atmosphere in the dressing room.

Tian Chengye picked up his phone and looked at it. The fatigue on his face vanished instantly, and he quickly perked up.

He cleared his throat, answered the phone, and his voice became steady and strong: "Hello, Secretary Zhang."

"Oh well."

"It's alright, it's alright. Mr. Meng's business is important. You don't need to worry, everything is arranged here, and we are ready to welcome Mr. Meng at any time."

He exchanged a few more polite words with the other party before hanging up the phone.

"What's wrong?" Chen Man asked with concern.

“Meng Chuan has an important meeting that’s not over yet, so he’ll be a little late.” As Tian Chengye spoke, he adjusted his cufflinks one last time. The gloom in his eyes seemed to have dissipated, replaced by a shrewd glint in his eyes.

He turned to his wife and said, "Let's go, Manman. Let's go to the hotel first. Some friends from out of town should be arriving soon. Let's go and greet them."

Although Meng Chuan would be late, this apologetic phone call from the other party's secretary made him even more convinced of their sincerity and importance.

In addition to introducing him to his daughter, he also hoped to have a deeper and more private conversation with Meng Chuan.

After all, the other party has its eyes on the vast new energy market in China, has a huge amount of capital, and is looking for potential investment targets everywhere.

If Huineng Electronics can gain the favor of Stellar Investments, even if it's just a small strategic investment...

This will alleviate his problems, and he may have a chance to turn things around in the future.

(End of this chapter)