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Chapter 679 My Best Friend's "Test"

After a few seconds of silence.

Lin Muxue suppressed the overwhelming joy that was about to burst forth from her heart, and said with a reserved yet flattered air, "Ms. Ouyang... this is too sudden, how could I possibly take such a big advantage of you?"

“There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.” Ouyang Xian Yue’s voice remained gentle, yet carried an undeniable strength. “We’re already on the same side, so it’s only natural that we look after each other. You’re Tang Song’s personal assistant, so we’ll inevitably have frequent contact in the future.”

Lin Muxue's cheeks flushed instantly, and her voice trembled slightly with excitement: "You...you're right!"

Ouyang Xian Yue acknowledged that she was one of his own and would take care of him!

This is truly a blessing from heaven!

Although Lin Muxue is now Tang Song's "personal assistant," she is still a marginal figure in the true core of power.

Every time they tried to show themselves, they were either overwhelmed by Su Yu's aura or intimidated by Director Jin's imposing presence.

Now, I am honored to receive Ms. Ouyang's personal approval.

This is practically equivalent to receiving a letter of introduction to the true inner circle.

It's quite similar to how beautician Zhao Yaqian was favored by Director Jin and given the TC Private Club!
Moreover, the Tang Jin Family Office was nominally founded by Ms. Ouyang and Director Jin.

If she really wants to take a further step in her career at home, then Ms. Ouyang's support will be of paramount importance.

Recently, under Shen Yuyan's pressure, Xiaoxue, who is extremely ambitious, has no strength to refuse.

"That's settled then. I'll have Chen Jing send you the detailed information about the property later. You two can discuss the rest directly."

"Yes, thank you, Ms. Ouyang! It's a great honor to purchase the property you once lived in, and I look forward to having more opportunities to learn from you in the future!"

"Hehe, yes." Ouyang Xian Yue paused slightly, then suddenly added, "By the way, Assistant Lin, if I remember correctly, your hometown is Chang'an City, Shaanxi Province, right?"

Lin Muxue immediately replied, "Yes, it's the one from the county below named Zhou."

She knew that for someone of Ouyang Xian Yue's caliber...

Her resume and family background are definitely completely transparent, and there is no need to hide anything.

"Hmm." Ouyang Xian Yue responded lightly, "I have a relative who was just transferred to Chang'an to work as the vice mayor. I'll introduce you to him later."

boom--! ! !
These words instantly exploded in Lin Muxue's mind.

The deputy mayor of Chang'an City?!
Introduce me to him?!
Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap!

Her mind went blank, and almost instinctively she said, "Thank you... thank you, Ms. Ouyang..."

"Okay, I won't disturb your work anymore."

The call ended just like that, without any fanfare.

Lin Muxue sat there blankly, holding her still-warm phone.

His expression was even more exaggerated than when Gao Mengting saw the "Purchase Contract".

After a long while, she finally came to her senses.

Suddenly, she felt a tightness in her bladder and quickly stood up, swaying her slender waist and pert buttocks as she walked toward the bathroom.

No, I drank too much water just now, this time it's really going to come out!
"Bam—"

"Click——"

"Zizzi-"

Lin Muxue sat on the smart toilet with a flushed face, her long legs, encased in black stockings, trembling with excitement.

She knew Ouyang Xian Yue's background, so she had no doubt about the truthfulness of what he had just said.

This was definitely not just being polite; I genuinely wanted to introduce her to my network.

If... it were possible to actually connect with a deputy mayor in one's hometown.

When she returns home in glory...

I can't even imagine what that scene would be like!
Aunt Ouyang is such a kind person!

Xiaoxue had been constantly tricked and schemed against, but finally she met a good person!

"Ding-dong-"

The WeChat notification sound interrupted her reverie.

It was a document sent by Secretary Chen.

[IFC Residence, Shanghai - Property Information Overview]

With an excited heart and trembling hands, I opened the PDF file.

As his fingertips slid slowly across the screen, the light in his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

This is a 98-square-meter suite.

Located in the heart of Lujiazui, Pudong, it is seamlessly connected to the IFC Mall and office buildings.

As a top-tier serviced apartment, it offers a full range of five-star hotel services provided by the Four Seasons Hotel.

A 25-meter indoor heated swimming pool, a fully equipped 24-hour gym, a jacuzzi, a sauna and steam room, housekeeping services…

Lin Muxue had heard of this apartment before.

They are usually only leased out long-term and are rarely sold.

According to market rates, the monthly rent for this apartment would be at least 30,000 to 40,000 yuan.

As for the actual house price, she doesn't know because there's not much information about available properties on the market.

But even a conservative estimate is over 1000 million.

However, according to the information sent by Secretary Chen, Ms. Ouyang only offered her a transfer price of five million.

It's practically a 50% discount.

...

Lin Muxue walked unsteadily out of the bathroom.

When I returned to the office, I ran into Gao Mengting, who was coming out of the break room.

The expression on her face had returned to calm and gentleness.

Eyes facing each other.

Lin Muxue immediately broke into a bright smile, "President Gao, how did it go? Have you reached an agreement with our boss?"

Gao Mengting breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, saying, "Okay, let's sign the contract now."

The two sat down opposite each other again in the sofa area.

Gao Mengting picked up her pen and carefully signed her name, stroke by stroke.

He then got up and poured Lin Muxue a cup of tea.

The atmosphere gradually became more harmonious.

Gao Mengting asked casually, "Speaking of which, Assistant Lin, how long have you been Tang Song's assistant?"

Lin Muxue thought for a moment and said in a low voice, "It's been about half a year."

Gao Mengting's eyes flickered slightly, and she continued to ask, "Then... do you know Wen Ruan, the chairman of Xingyun International Group?"

Lin Muxue paused in her teacup, but said calmly, "I have indeed met with Chairman Wen a few times, but we are not particularly close. She is an outstanding woman."

Good heavens, are you trying to trick me, Emperor Muxue?!

Gao Mengting gave a soft "hmm" and didn't continue the topic.

A few days ago, Tang Song had already sent Wen Ruan's contact information to her.

The goal is to facilitate a deeper collaboration between [Songmei Apparel] and [Zhilian Future].

She added the other person as a friend and also looked at their Moments.

A woman's intuition told her that the relationship between this stunningly beautiful woman with an exaggerated figure and captivating charm and Tang Song was definitely not simple.

Looking at the heavy purchase contract in front of me, I recalled Tang Song's gentle and considerate tone on the phone.

She couldn't help but sigh softly.

My dear partner, how many secrets are you still hiding from me?

……

5 o'clock in the afternoon.

Yintai Centre, Weiguang Coffee flagship store.

"Wish we can co-operate well!"

"Happy cooperation!"

The talks drew to a close in a friendly and efficient atmosphere.

The two sides have formally reached a preliminary cooperation framework.

Next, Linglian Technology will be responsible for the cold chain logistics and warehousing business of Weiguang Coffee throughout the Southwest region.

They exchanged pleasantries for a while.

Before parting, Fang Zhiyuan tactfully asked, "By the way, Mr. Xie, what did your investor say about our company's business plan?"

Xie Shuyu's eyes flickered slightly. "I'm sorry, Mr. Fang, I haven't had a chance to mention this yet."

Linglian Technology requires too much capital.

Tang Song happened to be in Chengdu, and I hadn't even met him yet, so how could I bring up such a thing right away?
Fang Zhiyuan seemed to see through her concerns and took the initiative to change the subject, saying, "Speaking of which, I heard that you, President Xie, are going to attend the brand sharing session hosted by CBN at the Jinjiang Hotel the day after tomorrow? Or as a specially invited guest speaker?"

Xie Shuyu nodded: "Yes."

Fang Zhiyuan tentatively asked, "Then... your investor will also be attending, right?"

Xie Shuyu instantly understood what he meant.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally nodded: "He will probably participate with me, but he won't go on stage to share his thoughts."

"Okay, I understand! See you then. I hope Mr. Xie can help with the introductions. Don't worry, we know what we're doing and will definitely not put you in a difficult position."

Fang Zhiyuan's smile deepened. Without saying anything more, he stood up to say goodbye.

For asset-heavy companies like Linglian Technology, which urgently need to expand, time is life.

We must seize every possible opportunity to access the highest quality capital.

An investor who can invest such a large sum of money in Weiguang Coffee in a single investment, in their own name, must be someone of considerable importance and must also place great emphasis on the consumer goods sector.

He has absolute confidence in his company as long as the other party has ideas.

...

After seeing Fang Zhiyuan and his group off, Xie Shuyu was about to turn around when she saw her friend Meng Ran.

"How is it?" Meng Ran stepped forward quickly and asked directly.

Xie Shuyu led her to the back office area and gave a brief description of the meeting that had just taken place.

"...Linglian Technology's solution is very professional and sincere. I have made my decision, and I will choose them."

After listening, Meng Ran frowned slightly. "Their plan is indeed suitable for Microlight's current stage. However... this means you've completely broken ties with [Shuxian Supply Chain]. This head-on confrontation will likely cause a lot of trouble."

"There's nothing I can do about it; it's not something I can decide," Xie Shuyu said calmly. "At worst, we can just transfer materials from other regions and change a few suppliers. It'll just be a bit more expensive and troublesome."

Meng Ran opened her mouth, as if to say, "Things are probably not that simple."

But seeing her friend's stubborn expression, she ultimately swallowed her words.

In fact, according to her opinion, Xie Shuyu could have adopted a more tactful strategy.

For example, the cold chain business in Sichuan Province was retained by [Shuxian], while [Zhongshu Group] also participated in Weiguang's Series B financing.

This way, you can avoid offending the local bullies, obtain a considerable sum of money, and also endorse the brand.

However, she also understands her friend's concerns.

After all, Chen Hao clearly had ulterior motives, and considering the thoughts of her boyfriend, the major shareholder, Xie Shuyu's actions were reasonable.

Meng Ran sighed inwardly and changed the subject to something lighter, "By the way, when is your little boyfriend arriving?"

"Could you please stop referring to him as 'little'?"

"Could it be... that he's very big? How big?" Meng Ran winked at Xie Shuyu, her face full of mischievous smiles. "I specially got some Gillardeau oysters from our Hema warehouse for you. Give your man a good treat tonight, and let him have some fun." Xie Shuyu's cheeks instantly flushed slightly, and she awkwardly straightened the hem of her clothes.

"Can you stop being so frivolous? He should be here soon. He messaged me half an hour ago saying he's already on his way."

"My God! I'm finally going to meet you in person! You're being so mysterious, you've really got me all excited."

Xie Shuyu was just about to say something.

But the phone rang at an inopportune moment.

[Shuxian Supply Chain - Chen Hao]

The two immediately stopped joking and looked at each other.

They both saw seriousness in each other's eyes.

Xie Shuyu pursed her red lips and pressed the answer button. "Hello? Mr. Chen, what's up?"

On the other end of the phone, Chen Hao's voice came through with a hint of eagerness: "President Xie, it's like this. Tomorrow afternoon, [Shuxian Supply Chain] will be leading a 'Southwest China New Consumer Brand Supply Chain Collaboration Meeting' at our group building."

I have specially invited Vice President Zhang of New Hope Dairy, Chairman Li of the largest semi-finished baking factory in Sichuan Province, and several leading fruit and vegetable suppliers to attend.

Oh, by the way, the person in charge of our group's [Coffee Time] will also be attending.

At the event, we will announce the most favorable cooperation prices for the following year and open up some exclusive supply chain resources.

He paused, his tone becoming meaningful, "I believe that if you, Mr. Xie, could come in person, you would definitely get a price you can't refuse. Moreover, we can discuss the investment in [Weiguang Coffee] in more detail."

Xie Shuyu pursed her lips. "Thank you very much for the invitation, Mr. Chen. It's just that, unfortunately, I have to meet with our independent investor tomorrow to discuss some important matters."

"Oh? An investor?" Chen Hao chuckled. "That's perfect. You can invite him to come along. In fact, I've been wanting to meet this powerful investment 'big shot' you mentioned for a long time."

Xie Shuyu was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "I need to ask his opinion on this, but he's very busy, I'm afraid..."

"It's alright," Chen Hao said casually. "I'll send you the details of the meeting via WeChat later. I hope President Xie will give it a second thought. I believe this will be a good thing for both of us."

After saying that, he hung up the phone directly.

Meng Ran whispered, "He's giving you an ultimatum. He's gathered all the key suppliers together and is offering you discounts in front of everyone. If you go, it's like you've accepted his offer; if you don't go, it's like you're openly slapping him in the face, and then you'll really have to change suppliers immediately."

Xie Shuyu nodded and rubbed her temples with her slender fingers.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. I'm going to the restroom and touch up my makeup."

"Oh my~ As expected of a woman in love, she even knows to touch up her makeup now, haha, Xiaoyu is so cute." Meng Ran patted her on the bottom.

"Go to hell." Xie Shuyu rolled her eyes at her, a blush rising on her dignified face.

Watching her friend's obviously tense back as she walked away, Meng Ran sighed softly.

At this moment.

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

Xie Shuyu's phone, which was on her desk, lit up.

A WeChat message also popped up on the laptop next to me.

[Xiao Song: "Sister Shuyu, I'm downstairs. I'm waiting for you in the booth in the southeast corner. You can go ahead and do your work."]

Below is a photo of the cafe's interior taken from the perspective of a booth.

Looking at the nickname "Xiao Song" and the title "Sister Shuyu".

Meng Ran chuckled softly, finding it quite novel.

She never expected that her good friend, who had always presented herself as a "workaholic" and "strong woman," would...

She actually fell in love with him and even had a relationship with a younger man, which is very popular these days.

She has the aura of a female lead in a TV drama.

However, as the plot of the TV series shows, things rarely go smoothly.

There will definitely be many twists and turns and misunderstandings between the two.

For example, there's the young and beautiful "green tea" girl who takes the initiative to get close to him, and the "female supporting character" who comes from a prominent family and tries to sabotage things.

Meng Ran's eyes darted around, she picked up her bag, said something to her assistant Xiao Min who was still working, and walked straight out.

She was so curious and eager to know what kind of man he was.

This was not only out of concern and care for her best friend, but also because Xie Shuyu had invited her to serve as the COO of [Weiguang Coffee] on several occasions.

As for Tang Song, the company's major shareholder, his personality and character will be important factors in my final decision.

After all, it was only because of their relationship that Tang Song let Xie Shuyu do it.

The company's governance structure is deeply intertwined with the founder's personal feelings, and Tang Song is so young.

If their relationship runs into problems later, this huge investment could become a key risk hindering the development of [Weiguang Coffee].

The simplest way is to personally "test" her, pretending it's a joke with your best friend.

Although she wasn't as strikingly beautiful as Xie Shuyu, she was still quite good in terms of appearance, figure, and temperament.

She's considered a standard beauty.

Moreover, she has the ability and vision to reach this position.

She was confident that she could get a general idea of ​​a man's temperament after just a little contact with him.

……

Stepping out of the back office area, Meng Ran subconsciously glanced at her reflection on the smooth metal wall beside her.

Her makeup was exquisite, her smile confident, and her eyes conveyed the competence and intellect unique to urban elites.

She smiled with satisfaction and straightened the collar of her trench coat.

"Da da da--"

With the crisp click of her high heels, she walked confidently and gracefully toward the southeast corner of the coffee shop.

At this time of day, there weren't many customers in the flagship store.

Soon, a figure came into her view.

Due to the angle, she could only see the other person's side and rear.

Wearing a well-tailored dark cashmere suit that perfectly accentuated her broad shoulders and slender waist, her jet-black hair was meticulously styled.

At this moment, he was lounging lazily on the back of a large sofa chair, his right hand casually resting on the armrest, his gaze fixed on the office building street scene outside the window, which was gradually being enveloped in twilight.

He hadn't done anything, yet he exuded a quiet yet powerful aura.

Just looking at that back view, it had already far exceeded her expectations.

Meng Ran subconsciously slowed her pace slightly, a strange sense of unease rising in her heart.

Before coming, she mostly regarded him as her best friend's mysterious boyfriend, and wanted to assess his worth as an "interviewer" in the absence of Xie Shuyu.

But then she suddenly remembered that a man who could casually pull out 40 million in cash to invest could not possibly be a simple character.

Even if he's a second-generation heir, he's definitely not an ordinary second-generation heir.

However, having already come this far, her curiosity had reached its peak.

Anyway, he's my best friend's boyfriend, so I won't really offend him.

It's just a joke.

After giving herself a brief mental pep talk, Meng Ran straightened her head, put on a bright professional smile, and strode towards that direction.

The distance is gradually closing.

She reached out and gently patted the shoulder of the figure who had turned away.

"Hello, Mr. Tang." Her voice was deliberately soft, carrying the magnetism and initiative of a mature woman. "I didn't expect to meet you here. Do you remember me?"

As she moved, the man slowly turned around.

A handsome face suddenly came into her view.

Meng Ran's heart skipped a beat.

There was no surprise or delight in his eyes at being approached by a beautiful stranger; he simply gazed at her with a deep, calm look.

A powerful sense of oppression washed over me.

Meng Ran's perfect professional smile gradually froze.

She felt that all her carefully prepared little schemes to test him had become childish, laughable, and clumsy performances under his gaze, leaving her nowhere to hide.

A mix of shame and heart palpitations welled up inside me instantly.

Just as she was lost in thought.

Tang Song calmly rose, his tall figure looming over her.

A faint smile appeared on his lips, and the oppressive aura emanating from him naturally disappeared.

"Meng Ran? Hello, I am Tang Song."

His voice is very pleasant to hear.

Meng Ran's expression completely crumbled, her head buzzing, "You... hello."

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She had specifically asked Xie Shuyu and was quite certain that Tang Song hadn't seen her photo.

How did they recognize me at first glance?!
Given her position, she should have met many powerful figures and shouldn't have lost her composure like that.

The main reason was that... this first meeting with Tang Song was far beyond her expectations.

It's not just her impeccable appearance, but also her calm, composed, and powerful aura.

This is not something a young person in their twenties should have.

Just as she was feeling extremely embarrassed, Tang Song seemed to see through her thoughts and said with a smile, "I've heard Sister Shuyu mention you many times, and I have a deep impression of you."

"Um... Oh, I see. Well... Xiaoyu went to the restroom, so I came over to say hello first, just in case you were bored." Meng Ran chuckled awkwardly, quickly trying to save face.

"Hmm." Tang Song nodded slightly, his expression composed, and gestured for her to sit down and talk. "It just so happens that our CEO Xie gave me a task: to persuade you to join our Microlight as COO. I was just worried about not finding an opportunity, but you've delivered yourself right to my doorstep."

A half-joking remark instantly dispelled the awkwardness from before.

Meng Ran felt relieved, but still somewhat reserved as she straightened her clothes and sat down opposite him, secretly adjusting her mindset.

"I heard from Sister Shuyu that you're working at Hema Fresh now?"

"Yes, that's right." Mentioning her professional field, Meng Ran finally regained a bit of confidence. "I'm one of the operations managers for Hema's Southwest region. The end of the year is the busiest time, and I've been spending most of my time in the warehouse and stores these past few days."

"Singles' Day has just passed, and you're already preparing for Christmas and New Year's. You must be under a lot of pressure?"

"Don't even mention it." Meng Ran shook her head with a smile. "Last year it was all about expansion, this year it's all about 'cost reduction and efficiency improvement.' We're constantly being chased by the finance department to calculate the accounts, and we also have to figure out how to maintain the user experience. It's quite exhausting. But it's not all bad. At least it's forcing us to be more meticulous and stop burning money recklessly."

"Hmm." Tang Song nodded slightly, his tone affirmative. "However, Hema's model is still very imaginative, combining pre-positioned warehouses with community scenarios, which has brought a lot of inspiration to the industry in recent years."

"To put it bluntly, it's all about trial and error. Users want cheap prices, fresh products, and the fastest delivery to their homes—it's practically an impossible equation. We operations people can only try to force these things together."

Their conversation unfolded without them even realizing it.

Tang Song leaned back elegantly on the sofa, legs crossed, subtly controlling the rhythm of the entire room.

As the conversation progressed, Meng Ran finally realized what was happening.

Good grief! You're really "interviewing" me!
You see, she originally came with the intention of testing the other party, but now the situation has completely reversed.

It made her feel nervous and excited, like she was being interviewed by a big shot.

Just then, a tall and beautiful figure appeared in her line of sight.

Meng Ran finally breathed a sigh of relief and stood up as if a great weight had been lifted from her shoulders. "Xiao Yu, you're here."

Tang Song turned around and saw the female CEO walking towards him.

Camel coat, white silk shirt, black pencil skirt, and nude stockings.

Standard office lady attire.

This gives her a charm that combines elegance, maturity, sexiness, and radiance.

(End of this chapter)