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Chapter 665 Linglian Technology, Elders

Yintai Center, Chengdu High-tech Zone.

Located in a prominent street-facing location on the first floor, this is the first flagship store of 【Weiguang Coffee】in Southwest China.

Huge floor-to-ceiling windows bring warm sunlight into the room, and the air is filled with the mixed aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans and buttered bread.

The store's design continues the brand's consistent style of simplicity yet high quality.

It has now become a popular spot for white-collar workers in the entire CBD.

"Thank you, Mr. Xie!"

"Mr. Xie, you've arrived!"

...

Xie Shuyu smiled and nodded slightly to the staff before stepping into the coffee shop.

My gaze swept over the man waiting in the booth by the window.

He was around forty years old, dressed in a well-fitting casual suit and wearing frameless glasses, exuding a refined and composed demeanor.

He wasn't using his phone; he was just quietly holding a cup of Americano.

His gaze was focused on the busy baristas and customers coming and going in the store, with a hint of professional scrutiny and contemplation in his eyes.

Based on these details alone, Xie Shuyu's first impression of him improved significantly.

As she approached.

The middle-aged man immediately stood up, a sincere and warm smile on his face. "Mr. Xie, hello, I am Fang Zhiyuan from Linglian Technology. You are even more beautiful and elegant than in the photos. I apologize for bothering you, but thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule."

Xie Shuyu said gracefully, "President Fang, you're too kind. I should be the one apologizing for making you wait so long."

As they talked, the two sat facing each other, exchanging polite greetings.

Xie Shuyu looked directly at the other person, her gaze calm and focused.

As soon as she announced her intention to optimize cold chain transportation in Southwest China, Linglian Technology was among the first companies to request a meeting via email.

It was only because her schedule was too full that it was delayed until today.

This emerging cold chain logistics company, headquartered in Jiangcheng, was also one of the companies she focused on investigating.

Most of the founding team members come from Alibaba's Cainiao Cold Chain and JD Logistics, possessing both technological and practical backgrounds.

By combining a SaaS dispatch platform with a fleet of new energy cold chain vehicles, the problem of insufficient digitalization in traditional cold chain logistics has been solved, demonstrating significant advantages.

However, its small scale and limited coverage area are major drawbacks.

However, Xie Shuyu believes that dealing with such "growth-oriented" companies is more flexible.

This allows them to reap the benefits of technological advancements while also creating room for price reductions.

After the pleasantries.

Fang Zhiyuan didn't engage in excessive commercial hype; instead, he got straight to the point.

"Mr. Xie, to be honest, before we came here, our team had already conducted on-site visits and research on all of [Weiguang Coffee]'s stores in North China and Southwest China."

He turned his tablet towards Xie Shuyu; on the screen was a logically clear and visually appealing PowerPoint presentation.

“We have found that the biggest advantage of [Weiguang Coffee] lies in the ‘high quality’ and ‘freshness’ of its products. In particular, your roasted products and specialty dairy drinks have extremely high requirements for temperature control and delivery timeliness in the supply chain.”

"And this is precisely what we at [Linglian Technology] excel at."

As he spoke, he swiped the screen to show off their sizable self-operated fleet of 800 new energy refrigerated trucks and their highly professional AI SaaS dispatch platform.

And ultimately, a complete and detailed cold chain logistics solution was provided, specifically tailored for [Weiguang Coffee].

The AI ​​SaaS scheduling system can match the optimal route in real time, reducing energy consumption by 20%.

Customized solutions for micro-light can reduce delivery time by 30% and lower costs by 15%.

Upon hearing this, a genuine glimmer of excitement ignited in Xie Shuyu's eyes, which always held a hint of scrutiny.

She never expected that the other party would be so well prepared!
This level of attention is practically treating [Weiguang Coffee] as a "model customer".

However, her face still maintained that slightly critical calm.

ponder for a moment.

Xie Shuyu said calmly, "President Fang, the plan is indeed very well done, and its professionalism is beyond doubt. However, cost is always one of the most core considerations for our chain brand."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zhiyuan smiled and said, "President Xie, please rest assured. If Weiguang is willing to sign a long-term exclusive strategic cooperation agreement with us, we are willing to lower our current price by another 8%. We also promise to set up a dedicated service team for you, providing 24-hour response."

Upon hearing this, Xie Shuyu's heart skipped a beat.

This price has crossed her psychological threshold; it's an irresistible temptation.

She picked up her coffee, took a small sip, and then continued, "I appreciate Mr. Fang's sincerity. However, changing a core supplier is no small matter. I need to discuss it with the company's other investors before I can give you a final answer."

Upon hearing the word "investor," Fang Zhiyuan's eyes lit up.

He then followed up, "By the way, Mr. Xie, as far as I know, [Weiguang Coffee]'s Series A funding round was quite large and very successful. Would you mind revealing which institution had such foresight?"

Xie Shuyu pondered for a moment, then shook her head with an apologetic smile: "The investor is an independent investor. Due to a confidentiality agreement, we cannot disclose the specific amount and valuation at this time."

After she finished speaking, her eyes remained calm, and she offered no further explanation.

In fact, this 4000 million yuan Series A funding, along with Tang Song behind it, has always been her most closely guarded secret.

To date, there has been no public announcement.

This was entirely her strategic consideration.

She didn't want her competitors to know about her financial reserves and expansion pace too early.

Moreover, the 4000 million in cash flow brings far more than just the numbers themselves.

With its strong capital and the excellent cash flow of Weiguang Coffee itself, she has successfully leveraged several times the amount of low-interest credit loans from banks.

This is the real reason why she dares to expand rapidly and open stores intensively.

Of course, all of this was based on the unconditional trust between the Tang and Song dynasties.

We will not interfere with any of her decisions, nor will we demand that she immediately initiate changes to the business registration information.

If it were any other investment institution, faced with her aggressive, highly leveraged expansion plan, they would probably have already invoked performance-based agreements and regulatory clauses.

These are her most important business secrets.

She hopes that once she has fully established herself in the Southwest region and successfully implemented the store model, she can then launch a concentrated media marketing campaign to boost brand awareness.

This will lay the perfect groundwork for the upcoming Series B funding round.

Upon hearing Xie Shuyu's impeccable answer, Fang Zhiyuan pursed his lips.

He looked up, met her eyes, and said earnestly, "Ms. Xie, to be honest, our [Linglian Technology] is also preparing for a new round of financing."

We are very optimistic about the future development potential of [Weiguang Coffee], and we also hope to establish a deeper partnership with an excellent brand like yours.

So... if a suitable opportunity arises in the future, I wonder if Mr. Xie... could you help introduce this investor of your company?

The introduction of a top-tier individual investor with his capabilities and vision will not only inject strong momentum into the development of Linglian Technology, but also make our cooperation with Weiguang Coffee even closer.

By then, we'll all be on the same side. Linglian will naturally dedicate all its resources to safeguarding [Weiguang Coffee]'s cold chain logistics system nationwide.

Upon hearing these words, Xie Shuyu's eyes flickered instantly.

I finally understood the other party's true intention in coming here.

No wonder they offered such huge discounts and support; it turns out they were after the capital behind her.

It makes sense, given that [Weiguang Coffee]'s recent series of cost-insensitive expansion moves have already attracted widespread attention in the industry, and naturally, it would also tempt companies like [Linglian Technology] that are in dire need of capital investment.

Immediately afterward, she realized the alluring potential behind the proposal.

If Tang Song really invests in Linglian Technology, then Weiguang Coffee will essentially have half a self-operated cold chain logistics system.

This will completely resolve her biggest weakness.

However, this immense temptation was quickly replaced by calm.

She wasn't actually very confident about this.

Unlike Weiguang Coffee, Linglian Technology requires a much larger amount of capital, often in the hundreds of millions.

The reason Tang Song initially invested in me was largely due to our personal relationship, rather than because he was truly interested in the highly competitive coffee chain industry.

He has already invested a total of 40 million in himself.

If I were to foolishly allow him to invest in a capital-intensive company worth hundreds of millions for the sake of his supply chain…

They are not yet husband and wife, but even if they were, such frequent demands would eventually wear down that precious affection.

...

As he was leaving, Fang Zhiyuan opened his briefcase.

He took out a thick business plan from inside and handed it to her.

"Mr. Xie, this is our latest business plan (BP) for Linglian Technology. If there's an opportunity, I really hope to show it to your investor. I firmly believe that our company has all the potential to become an industry unicorn; we just lack some crucial financial support at the moment."

Xie Shuyu was silent for a moment, but finally accepted it and nodded, "Okay, President Fang, I will pass on your message if I have the chance."

They watched Fang Zhiyuan's expectant figure disappear through the doorway.

Xie Shuyu took out her phone, found the contact number for the partner at [Shuxian Supply Chain], and dialed it directly.

They succinctly arranged the visit and meeting for the afternoon.

In any case, the cooperation with [Shuxian] must be terminated immediately.

In comparison, Linglian Technology is far superior in both professionalism and sincerity.

Moreover, they both belong to the southwest region.

Biting her lip, Xie Shuyu took out her phone, opened Tang Song's WeChat, and left a message: "Have you decided when to come to Chengdu?"

After a while.

"Buzzing—"

[Tang Song: "I'm busy right now, I'll call you later."]

Xie Shuyu simply replied "okay," then put down her phone and let out a long sigh.

Let's leave it at that for now. The main reason for bringing him to Chengdu this time is to build a relationship.

As for the investment, she can only try to find an opportunity to explore it later.

She and Tang Song didn't have much contact to begin with, and it felt strange that he would ask for money on behalf of someone else as soon as they met.

……

2 p.m.

Room 2002, Lanfeng International Luxury Apartment.

In the bedroom, the heavy curtains were drawn tightly.

Completely shut out the bright afternoon sunlight.

The air was warm. On the large bed in the master bedroom.

Lin Muxue slowly opened her eyes.

He glanced at Xiao Jing, who was still clinging to him, and pushed her aside in annoyance.

However, he couldn't muster much strength.

"uh-huh…"

Xiao Jing lazily opened her misty eyes and subconsciously murmured, "World map..."

(●''●)
There was a strange undertone to her voice.

Lin Muxue gasped in fright and shivered violently.

He pushed Xiaojing away forcefully.

Immediately afterwards, there was a loud "bang".

He rolled off the bed and landed heavily on the soft, plush carpet.

Her face was flushed and burning hot, and she wished she could find a hole to crawl into immediately.

(d)
Damn it!
My secret, which I've kept hidden for so long, has been discovered by Xiao Jing.

The main reason... is that this yandere is just too perverted!

Unlike the simple and kind-hearted beautician, Xiaojing has far too many tricks up her sleeve.

OK!OK!
Lin Muxue covered her burning face, scrambled to her feet, and staggered toward the bathroom.

The warm water engulfed her.

I took a proper shower.

Dry yourself off and change into a clean silk nightgown.

I just stepped out of the dressing room.

"Ah!" Lin Muxue exclaimed softly, almost falling to the ground.

Xiao Jing, who was hiding behind the door, immediately pounced on him with a giggle.

"Xiaoxue, are you done taking a bath? From now on, we..."

"You...!" Lin Muxue quickly pushed her away, "Go take a shower! You're so dirty!"

After saying that, Lin Muxue rushed back to her bedroom.

Xiao Jing's clear laughter echoed behind him.

Back in the bedroom on the bed.

Lin Muxue sat there, still unable to stop recalling the scenes from before.

Deep down, I didn't feel much aversion; on the contrary, I had a faint sense of anticipation.

She shook her head vigorously, forcibly pulling back her increasingly dangerous, wandering thoughts.

At this moment.

A series of steady footsteps sounded.

Lin Muxue looked up and saw the man walking towards her.

I instinctively shuddered, feeling a bit scared.

Tang Song came to her side, gently put his arm around her waist, and kissed her on the cheek.

"How are you feeling?"

"Much better... much better." Lin Muxue licked her slightly dry lips.

My gaze involuntarily fell on the belt around his waist.

She couldn't help but curse under her breath: That wretched, perverted Xiaojing! You've corrupted me!

Noticing her gaze, Tang Song chuckled and pulled her onto his lap.

"What? Want to keep playing the game?"

This basketball game finally allowed him to verify the special effects of the Tang and Song dynasty belt.

This item, obtained during the "Control Annie" quest, is clearly more than just for decoration.

It can also encourage fake socialites to draw maps.

"do not want!"

Lin Muxue quickly shook her head, a deep blush spreading across her face.

Tang Song reached in, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "Xiaoxue, I have a task for you to complete."

Lin Muxue bit her lip, her body trembling slightly, "You said..."

"Next, when I return from Chengdu, I will be going to France to inspect the Tangjin Manor. You will be in charge of coordinating this international business trip and all related matters."

Lin Muxue's training mission [② Assistant Practice] is just one step away from completion.

Once completed, the third task can be unlocked.

Now that she has returned from London and has experienced an international business trip, she is capable of completing the task.

Moreover, the mission rewards include an [Item Pack] and [Stamina +2], which he is very much looking forward to.

"Okay, okay, I will do it carefully."

"One more thing," Tang Song adjusted his posture and continued, "Help me contact Handing Group to buy a residence in [Cloud Top Mansion]. The owner's name is Gao Mengting. Contact her later."

“Gao Mengting…Cloud Top Mansion…” Lin Muxue murmured, a pang of jealousy instantly rising in her heart.

Yunding Mansion is the hottest real estate project in Yancheng recently. It consists entirely of fourth-generation-style residences, with the first phase featuring large-sized apartments. The target customers are high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs in the province.

And Gao Mengting, she naturally knew that as well.

To be precise, the first woman she knew from the Tang and Song dynasties was this vice president of Songmei Apparel.

We were both working at Yunxi Building at the time, and we met quite a few times.

Tang Song's generosity in gifting her a luxury mansion inevitably made her somewhat envious and jealous.

"What's wrong?" Tang Song's voice came from behind. "Are you unhappy?"

"No, no," Lin Muxue quickly shook her head. "I'll take care of it right away, and get it done as soon as possible... Ah!"

Tang Song withdrew his mischievous hand, looked at her panicked eyes, and suddenly said, "You can also choose a property, and I'll give it to you."

"Huh?" Lin Muxue suddenly looked up at him, staring at him in disbelief. "Me too?"

Tang Song breathed in her rich fragrance and nodded, "Of course, and it doesn't matter which city you choose."

He knew what Xiaoxue was thinking.

The reason I didn't give her expensive valuables directly before was because I was afraid this fake socialite would become too arrogant, have inflated desires, and do something wrong.

However, nowadays, Xiaoxue not only rarely flaunts her wealth online, but she is also very serious about her work.

He also studies exceptionally hard.

It can be said that a fundamental change has taken place.

"!!!"

Upon hearing Tang Song's words, Lin Muxue felt as if her blood had been ignited.

He was in high spirits, and his eyes welled up with tears.

The city is not limited, which means that she can choose Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, or even London.

For her, money is always the most direct aphrodisiac.

She gasped and pounced on Tang Song like an octopus, hugging him tightly.

At this moment.

The sound of footsteps, "tap tap tap," rang out from behind.

Xiao Jing, wrapped in a pure white bath towel, came out.

"Brother Tang Song, Sister Xiao Xue, what fun game are you playing? Can I join in?"

(⊙ω⊙)
The scene instantly became chaotic.

Tang Song's breathing became rapid and heavy.

I don’t know when.

A crisp system notification sound suddenly rang in my ears:

"Ding! The character interaction quest [Visit and Comfort] has been activated."

"Ding! Some communication permissions for [Precision Queen - Ouyang Xian Yue] have been unlocked."

"Whoosh!" The system light screen automatically unfolded in front of him.

In the center of the [Character Center] interface, an SSR card radiating an orange glow is shining brightly.

Looking at the familiar yet slightly unfamiliar character illustration, Tang Song's heart was instantly filled with excitement.

It's finally unlocked.

That's right. Today is already the 28th, and there are less than two days left until my appointment with her in Chengdu at the end of the month.

It's impossible to wait until the day to unlock it, as there are many things that need to be discussed in advance.

He had a very deep impression of Ouyang Xian Yue.

It wasn't just because of her noble birth and elegant demeanor, but also because of her special role in the game "Male God Growth Plan".

The purpose of recruiting Ouyang Xian Yue was to gain her protection.

Her name signifies family, power, capital, and political networks.

It means a real "backer".

The resources she brought with her, along with the vast industrial empire of Tangyi Precision, were the foundation for his foothold in the country.

It can be said that the reason why companies such as Smile Holdings, Tangzong Entertainment, and Dejurenhe have been able to thrive so smoothly is due to her influence.

Even excluding these.

He also has a very deep affection for this character to whom he has poured countless efforts.

Of course, deep down I couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

mainly……

Ouyang Xian Yue was ten years older than him, and given her unique status as a noblewoman, she could already be considered an "elder."

How to get along with her in real life is the first challenge he faces.

(End of this chapter)