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Chapter 680 Chengdu Night
As dusk fell, the twilight deepened.

The lighting in the café was adjusted to be soft and bright, and the air was filled with the warm aroma of roasted coffee beans and wooden tables and chairs.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines obliquely through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

The office buildings in Chengdu's CBD are lighting up one after another with neon lights, like stars awakened by the night.

Eye contact.

Xie Shuyu looked at Tang Song standing there and was slightly taken aback.

They haven't seen each other for more than half a month.

She keenly sensed that Tang Song before her seemed to have become somewhat different again.

His aura was more composed, his gaze more determined, and he even carried an indescribable sense of unfamiliarity.

But this change also makes him more charming.

"Sister Shuyu." Tang Song stepped out of the booth and took the initiative to greet her.

A gentle smile appeared on Xie Shuyu's dignified face as she apologized, "I'm sorry, Tang Song, for keeping you waiting. I just went to the restroom and didn't bring my phone."

"It's alright." Tang Song smiled, pointed to Meng Ran opposite him, and said in a relaxed and natural tone, "Meng Ran and I had a very pleasant chat."

Upon hearing Tang Song's polite remark...

Meng Ran's lips twitched involuntarily, and she inwardly rolled her eyes wildly.

【Hey bro, I'm not happy at all!】

In just ten short minutes, this man started by talking about Hema's integrated online and offline operation model, then moved on to the underlying logic of community group buying, then jumped to the supply chain restructuring of new retail, and even finally talked about CBN's media strategic transformation this year!

They possess rigorous thinking, exceptional eloquence, and a broad knowledge base.

In addition, there was the other person's powerful aura when they first met...

It made her seem like a trembling candidate being interviewed by a big shot.

Her heart is still pounding.

In her early thirties, she faced immense pressure working at a highly competitive company like Alibaba.

Every now and then, there are outstanding peers around who are "graduated" for various reasons.

She has a kind of PTSD-like physiological fear of things like leaving a job, changing jobs, and job interviews.

This is why, even though she held a promising senior management position at a large company, she still hesitated and considered Xie Shuyu's COO invitation.

But to be fair, my best friend's boyfriend is truly impeccable.

Of all the men she had ever met, she had never seen one who could rival Tang Song in terms of overall qualities and personal charm.

Seeing her best friend's slightly stiff expression, Xie Shuyu smiled and teased, "So, what do you think of our future COO?"

Meng Ran's heart skipped a beat, and she inexplicably began to feel nervous.

Like a candidate waiting to be evaluated by the final interviewer.

Tang Song's gaze lingered on Meng Ran for a moment, then he gave her a meaningful smile.

"President Meng is indeed very capable. He can make even a layman like me listen with great interest just by chatting for a few minutes. I almost couldn't resist taking out my notebook to take notes."

Meng Ran was taken aback, then quickly said with a wry smile, "No, no, no, don't joke with me. Xiao Yu, your boyfriend is really amazing. Now I understand why he was able to win you over."

Xie Shuyu smiled, her gaze shifting between Tang Song and Meng Ran.

She knew Meng Ran's personality very well; for her to say something that was half-joking and half-sincere meant that it was a genuine expression of her approval.

This recognition filled her with an indescribable sense of pride and sweetness.

At this moment.

Tang Song, who was standing next to her, suddenly raised his hand and naturally put his arm around her waist.

Then, he kissed her fair and smooth cheek. "Sister Shuyu, did you miss me? You saw me travel all the way to Rongcheng, and you didn't even know how to say something nice?"

Xie Shuyu's body stiffened.

Trying to remain calm, she gently nudged him with her shoulder and whispered, "Be mindful of the occasion."

We're in Weiguang Coffee right now, and the store manager and employees are all watching.

As the boss, she naturally had to maintain the proper composure and seriousness.

However, before he could finish speaking, Tang Song lowered his head again and kissed her rosy, soft lips.

The movements were neither hurried nor slow, yet they carried an undeniable certainty.

The female CEO's dignified and beautiful face gradually flushed, and her breathing became somewhat rapid.

However, she did not dodge again, but simply pursed her lips slightly.

Meng Ran, sitting opposite, was immediately bombarded with a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), and felt incredibly jealous.

He muttered under his breath, "Fine, fine, you two can just pretend I don't exist."

Xie Shuyu ignored her best friend, licked her moist lips, and tried to keep her tone calm: "I've finished my work here. Let's go, or we'll be in rush hour traffic. Tang Song, where's your luggage?"

"Don't worry, let's go over first, and I'll have someone deliver it directly to us later."

"Okay, let's go, Ranran."

……

The three of them walked out of the coffee shop and got into Meng Ran's black Audi A6L.

Tang Song and Xie Shuyu naturally sat in the back row.

The car smoothly drove out of the underground parking lot of Yintai Center and merged into the congested traffic.

Heading towards East Street.

To mask the tension caused by the upcoming "cohabitation".

Perhaps to mask the nervousness arising from their impending cohabitation, Xie Shuyu quickly switched to "work mode".

In a calm tone, he talked to Tang Song about the expansion plans of [Weiguang Coffee] and the difficulties they had recently encountered in the supply chain.

Of course, she deliberately avoided questions related to "Zhongshu Group".

After all, it involves too many complexities and is not suitable to be discussed here and now.

Tang Song listened quietly, only occasionally humming in agreement or nodding in agreement.

The car moved along, stopping and starting, creating a quiet and warm atmosphere.

At some point, Tang Song's hand landed on her thigh, which was covered by flesh-colored stockings.

Xie Shuyu's voice suddenly stopped as she was narrating, and her slender body tensed instantly.

The delicate touch and subtle pressure through the stockings made her breathing quicken and her body feel weak.

She quickly patted his hand and gestured to him with her eyes: "There are people ahead! Don't do anything rash!"

Tang Song remained unmoved, continuing to stroke the female CEO's beautiful legs with an air of composure.

Xie Shuyu has the standard "supermodel legs," with smooth, firm lines and no excess fat.

You can clearly feel the smoothness of her skin and the captivating elasticity of her muscles.

very comfortable.

Seeing him like this.

Xie Shuyu had no choice but to cross her legs to cover Tang Song's little movements.

Feeling the female CEO's submissiveness and breathing in her unique scent.

Tang Song's fingertips tightened slightly.

Xie Shuyu gave a soft "hmm," her long legs tightening reflexively, a tingling current coursing through her body.

He quickly glanced at Meng Ran's back and said in a low voice, "Xiao Song, stop fooling around."

Her tone was outwardly cold, but she couldn't hide the slight tremor in her voice at the end.

She maintained the composure and poise expected of a female CEO, her back straight and her gaze fixed straight ahead.

But ironically, she didn't actually resist him.

She simply brought her legs together gently, trapping his hands in the warm crevice with her movements.

Restraint and indulgence intertwined in a wonderful way at this moment.

Tang Song took a deep breath, a complex emotion welling up in his heart.

Even today, every time he faces Xie Shuyu, he still feels a sense of conquest, like "climbing upwards".

Perhaps it was because, at his most confused and lowest point, he happened to meet this radiant and goddess-like female CEO.

She was the first person he fell in love with after leaving the capital and letting go of his past love.

The excitement and inferiority I felt back then are still hard to erase to this day.

The two were sitting side by side in the car.

The more reserved and dignified she appeared, the more he wanted to break through that restraint.

……

The traffic gradually thickened, and the sky slowly darkened.

Chengdu's night scene is both leisurely and vibrant.

The lights outside the car window were stretched into dazzling, mesmerizing spots, reflecting on the faces of the group and swirling endlessly.

More than ten minutes later.

The Audi A6L smoothly entered the underground parking lot of [Times Mansion].

The three got out of the car.

Wearing pointed high heels, Xie Shuyu's steps were slightly unsteady, and her gait revealed a hint of barely perceptible panic.

Tang Song stepped forward with remarkable ease.

He wrapped his arm around her slender waist, allowing her to lean some of her weight on him.

Xie Shuyu tried her best to maintain a calm and dignified expression.

But the slight redness on her ear tips betrayed her state of mind.

This long-lost sense of intimacy made her heart flutter slightly.

Especially the undisguised aggressiveness and masculine hormones in Tang and Song.

It made her heart race and her breathing become erratic.

But she also knew that there was no way to avoid it tonight.

We'll have to face it sooner or later anyway.

Because of this, in addition to nervousness, she also felt a sliver of anticipation that she dared not look directly at.

Meng Ran took in the intimacy between the two and wore a knowing smile, like an aunt watching a good show.

I casually swiped the elevator door open and led them upstairs.

The door opens.

A warm feeling, a blend of aromatherapy and modern home decor, greets you.

This is a modern minimalist two-bedroom apartment with smart home features throughout, two bathrooms, and a balcony that has been converted into a separate work area.

While helping the two of them get slippers, Meng Ran generously introduced, "Xiaoyu is staying in the second bedroom, Tang Song, you'll have to make do for now and stay there tonight too. Don't worry, it's quite far from my master bedroom, so no sound can get through."

"Ranran!" Xie Shuyu couldn't help but glare at her, her voice tinged with embarrassment and annoyance.

Meng Ran smiled innocently at her, picked up a bag of groceries, and said, "Alright, don't be shy. You two sit down for a while and watch some TV. I'll show you what I can do!"

"I'm going to change my clothes," Xie Shuyu said before heading towards the bedroom.

Watching her retreating figure, Tang Song smiled and stood in the spacious living room, gazing at the dazzling night view of Chengdu outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

A few minutes later, the bedroom door was gently opened.

The capable female CEO changed into a simple V-neck long knit sweater.

The fabric clung to her graceful upper body curves, revealing her delicate collarbones and a hint of her fair cleavage.

It's laid-back, sexy, and full of homey charm.

Tang Song's eyes lit up, and he stepped in front of her, making no attempt to hide the fervor in his gaze.

Xie Shuyu felt uncomfortable under his gaze and avoided his eyes slightly. "I'm going to the kitchen to help Ranran. It'll be faster if there's an extra hand. To be honest, I'm a little hungry now."

Seeing the female CEO's slightly flustered and adorable appearance, Tang Song couldn't help but chuckle.

I followed him in.

"I'll help too. I'm pretty good with a knife, I can help you chop the vegetables."

Xie Shuyu glanced at him, her eyes slightly darting away, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

...

The ingredients are all high-quality semi-finished products that Meng Ran obtained from Hema, which are very easy to process.

The soup pot on the induction cooker was bubbling away, the oven was filled with the aroma of garlic and butter roasting at high temperatures, and there was the sharp sound of Tang Song's kitchen knife hitting the cutting board.

The spacious open kitchen was soon filled with enticing aromas and lively sounds.

Soon, several impressive dishes that looked delicious and appealing were placed on the table.

Golden and tempting Typhoon Shelter Crab, sizzling Angus Beef Ribs, creamy white and fragrant Pepper Pork Tripe and Chicken... and a large plate of Garlic Roasted Oysters.

"Dinner's ready!" Meng Ran took out several cans of chilled Asahi beer and Perrier from the refrigerator and invited the two to sit down.

Outside the window, the city of Chengdu is ablaze with lights at night.

Inside, the air was filled with the aroma of food.

Meng Ran raised the beer can in her hand, her eyes shining. "Come on, everyone's worked hard today, no matter what. This is Tang Song's first time in Chengdu, let's have a drink first."

"Cheers." Tang Song raised his beer in agreement.

"Ding~"

The three cups clinked together crisply.

Bubbles churned in the glass, reflecting the light.

The cool liquid slid down my throat, carrying a perfectly balanced malty aroma.

The atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed.

Meng Ran, who has a rather outgoing personality, quickly started talking.

She began to vividly complain about Hema's "abnormal" year-end performance appraisal, as well as the various bizarre people and things she had encountered at work recently.

Xie Shuyu quietly ate her food, occasionally chuckling at her best friend's exaggerated descriptions, and lightly patting her arm.

His eyes were also filled with relaxation and a smile.

Tang Song appeared relaxed, eating his meal and listening quietly, a faint smile always playing on his lips.

He didn't deliberately interrupt, but he always managed to add a sentence or two at the right time, allowing the conversation to flow naturally.

His natural ease and composure, emanating from within, subtly influence people, allowing their minds to relax as well.

The last trace of restraint gradually dissipated in this lively atmosphere.

The three got along as well as old friends.

After a few drinks, Meng Ran completely let loose.

Her eyes, unusually bright from the alcohol, gazed curiously at Tang Song. "Tang Song, I haven't asked you yet, what do you mainly do? I heard from Xiaoyu that you're doing e-commerce live streaming. But talking to you just now, you seem to know a lot about new retail, do you have similar businesses?"

Tang Song nodded, speaking calmly and deliberately: "You could say that. We are indeed involved in e-commerce, but I also have investment businesses, so I'm involved in different fields to some extent."

"Wow—" Meng Ran couldn't help but say, "No wonder you're so professional, Xiao Yu, you're a really amazing investor."

Xie Shuyu smiled slightly and then asked, "So, Mr. Meng, how about you consider accepting the offer and becoming the COO of our Weiguang Coffee?"

She was aware of her friend's concerns, and she also knew that the reason she took the initiative to organize this dinner today was largely to personally "interview" the mysterious major shareholder behind her and see what kind of person he was.

Now that we've met and talked, Weiguang Coffee is incredibly busy.

She desperately needs a professional and absolutely trustworthy COO to help her with the increasingly tedious management work.

Meng Ran sighed softly, resting her smooth chin on her hand, her gaze fixed on the dazzling night view outside the window.

He sighed thoughtfully, "To be honest, it wasn't easy for me to climb to this position. Once the business in the Southwest region is running smoothly and achieving results, I'll have the opportunity to be transferred back to Hangzhou to work at Alibaba's headquarters. That opportunity... I've been looking forward to it for a long time."

Tang Song, who had been listening quietly, suddenly smiled and interjected, "If you come to Weiguang Coffee, you'll be a senior executive at headquarters, and you'll also have equity. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to continue rising and move to a bigger platform."

Meng Ran blinked. "Continue to rise?"

"Hmm." Tang Song looked at her calmly. "I am now a major shareholder of Weiguang Coffee. In the future, you can move up to my side."

Meng Ran chuckled, raised her glass, and said with a hint of teasing, "Then I'll toast you, my 'big boss'."

Upon hearing this, Xie Shuyu's face lit up with a delighted smile. "Ranran, you mean... you agree?"

"Okay." Meng Ran gave her an OK sign. "For the sake of our investors, we agree!"

In fact, after truly getting to know Tang and Song, she had already dispelled her last bit of concern.

He decided to accept Xie Shuyu's invitation.

But she didn't take Tang Song's words about "continuing to rise" too seriously.

Although its valuation has dropped from tens of billions of US dollars last year, Hema Fresh still has a size of six or seven billion US dollars and is a platform giant.

What's more, it has a real behemoth like Alibaba behind it.

No matter how powerful or promising the Tang and Song dynasties were, they could never have reached this level.

Moreover, during the conversation just now, she also learned that Tang Song was not some hidden top-tier rich second-generation; his hometown was just a county town under Jinan.

Even the so-called "county-level Brahmins" are on a different level compared to a true behemoth like Alibaba.

"Ding ding~~"

The wine glasses touched lightly in the air once more.

Tang Song took a sip of beer, his gaze remaining calm.

He naturally saw through Meng Ran's thoughts, but he didn't bother to explain.

……

The dinner, which was enjoyed by both host and guests, came to a close in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Let's clean up the kitchen together.

Meng Ran glanced at the time, a hint of "corporate slave" helplessness on her face.

"No, no, I'm too full. I still have a few PPT presentations to revise, so I won't disturb your romantic time. Just do what you need to do and pretend I'm not here."

She walked toward the work area on the balcony as she spoke.

Before leaving, she gave her best friend a meaningful look.

Only Tang Song and Xie Shuyu remained in the living room.

The atmosphere then became somewhat awkward.

"Shall we... go for a walk?" Xie Shuyu's voice was tinged with nervousness.

"Where?"

"Taikoo Li is nearby, and the night view is quite nice. I've been busy these past few days and haven't had a chance to go shopping there. Also, I'd like to buy some clothes."

"Walk."

Tang Song stood up and extended his hand to her.

Xie Shuyu remained silent for a moment, and finally placed her hand in his broad, warm palm.

Put on a cashmere coat and change into high heels.

The two took the elevator downstairs.

...

The air in Chengdu is crisp and cold on a winter night.

The streets of Taikoo Li are bustling with people, where fashion and leisure coexist.

It exudes the unique and charming atmosphere of this city.

Tang Song held the female CEO's hand and walked side by side on the street.

It attracted countless eyes.

Perhaps it was because of the alcohol, Xie Shuyu gradually relaxed.

She shed her CEO persona and returned to a comfortable, friend-like relationship.

Instead of talking about work, they enthusiastically introduced the culture and customs of Chengdu.

"This Acne Studios sweater would suit you perfectly, would you like to try it on?"

"I remember you seem to really like woody fragrances, this new Le Labo fragrance..."

The two strolled through one of the stylish shops after another.

Tang Song plays the role of the perfect boyfriend, helping her choose clothes and try perfumes.

Arriving at the entrance of a men's boutique, Xie Shuyu suddenly asked, "Xiao Song, is there anything you want? I'll buy it for you."

Tang Song smiled, stopped, and leaned close to her ear.

He said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "I want you."

Xie Shuyu's body stiffened, and her fair ears visibly began to turn red.

……

Leaving the bustling Taikoo Li, the two unknowingly walked into a quiet old street.

As the wind blew by, the female CEO subconsciously tightened her camel coat.

The rich scent of her body, a blend of cool perfume and feminine fragrance, filled the air.

Sexy and alluring.

Tang Song suddenly grabbed her hand and, with a startled gasp, pulled her behind a sycamore tree.

"What are you doing!" Xie Shuyu's face was full of unnatural panic.

Tang Song did not answer, but simply raised a finger and made a "shh" gesture.

Then, his hand reached into her warm coat and grasped her slender waist.

Looking at the female CEO's dignified face, and feeling her delicate skin.

He lowered his head and kissed her deeply.

Savoring its sweetness.

"Well--"

Xie Shuyu's eyes widened instantly.

People were still passing by on the roadside, and some noticed the commotion.

But all of Xie Shuyu's reserve and rationality melted away like spring water in his aggressive actions.

……

……

After a while, the two separated.

Xie Shuyu's clothes were somewhat disheveled, and her face was flushed as if she were slightly tipsy.

"It won't happen again."

She left those words behind, lowered her head, put her hands in her pockets, and turned to walk away quickly.

Tang Song smiled and chased after him.

I can't help but relive the feeling from just now in my mind.

Although the female CEO is very thin, she is actually quite well-endowed.

A standard C-cup.

Of course, the most crucial thing is the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment she feels after her dignified and reserved demeanor has been wantonly destroyed.

After walking through the old street, a small square came into view.

Immediately afterwards, a slightly hoarse guitar riff and vocals drifted from not far away.

"Background music: Far away from here, there is a beach, and a lonely man is on the sea, holding up his sail..."

It's Song Dongye's "Lilian".

The singing voice spread through the speakers, clean and warm.

Through the gap, you can see a handsome young man wearing a hoodie, holding a wooden guitar, sitting on a bench and singing.

A phone and microphone were placed in front of him, indicating that he was live-streaming.

A number of young men and women had gathered in front of them, listening intently.

In Chengdu, a city that is inclusive and full of artistic atmosphere.

Such street live streaming can also be considered part of nightlife.

Listening to familiar songs and melodies.

Xie Shuyu paused slightly, a hint of nostalgia on her face.

As a typical post-90s generation, she used to follow celebrities, attend concerts, and love rock and folk music.

When I first graduated, I often went to karaoke with my friends and let loose and scream.

I feel that my future is limitless.

Now in her early thirties, however, her career and responsibilities have long occupied most of her mind.

  Idol worship, folk music, passion...

It seems like she's very far away now.

She's long past the age where she would listen to folk songs on the street and reminisce about her youth.

Noticing her unusual behavior, Tang Song turned his head slightly. "What's wrong?"

Xie Shuyu quickly composed herself and gently shook her head, "It's nothing."

"Hehe, let's go, let's go listen." Tang Song gripped her hand tightly and pulled her towards the crowd.

Xie Shuyu looked at his broad, unyielding back and was moved.

The singing continued.

They stood quietly in the crowd, listening to the music.

Evening breeze, moonlight, neon lights, singing, surging crowds...

Xie Shuyu was also infected by the romantic atmosphere, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.

The song ended.

A round of applause and cheers erupted from the crowd.

The boy in the live stream smiled at his phone screen and said, "Thanks to 'Rongcheng Suyu' for the lollipop... If you want to hear any songs, you can send a tip to request them."

Tang Song looked at Xie Shuyu's eyes, which sparkled under the lamplight, and suddenly leaned close to her ear, asking, "What song do you want to hear?"

His warm breath sprayed onto her earlobes and neck, raising goosebumps.

Xie Shuyu bit her lip.

She thought Tang Song was going to help her choose a song.

After thinking for a moment, he said softly, "Let's call it 'The Ordinary Road'."

When this song was created, she had just graduated and was drifting alone in Shanghai.

During the day, they bury themselves in their work in the office; at night, they drag their tired bodies onto the subway, striving desperately for a bleak future.

This song accompanied her through countless late-night last train journeys.

"As you wish, my female CEO."

"Boom——"

Tang Song kissed her hard on the cheek, then suddenly released her hand and, to her astonishment, walked straight to the center of the crowd.

He approached the boy and said, "Hey bro, excuse me, can I borrow your guitar for a bit? I want to sing a song for my girlfriend."

Looking at the handsome guy who suddenly appeared.

The girls and the unusual boys around immediately gasped in surprise.

Some people quickly pulled out their phones, pointed them at him, and started filming.

The young man paused for a moment, then generously handed over the guitar: "Use it as you like! Want me to accompany you?"

"No need, thank you." Tang Song shook his head, his slender fingers gripping the neck of the instrument.

I just casually adjusted the pitch.

An intellectual and artistic aura naturally emanated from him, making him stand out with his refined and unrestrained demeanor.

His jet-black hair swept across his eyebrows and eyes, and his handsome face seemed to be surrounded by a halo.

In the live stream, the previously sparse comments exploded and started flooding the chat with messages.

Tang Song ignored him and simply lowered the angle of his phone to make his face disappear from the camera lens.

He raised his eyes and looked at the female CEO who was still in a daze.

He gave her a handsome and gentle smile.

Immediately afterwards, slender fingers glided across the strings.

An improvised fingerstyle guitar intro flowed slowly under the night sky of Chengdu.

It is full of brilliant skills and rich emotions.

"BGM: Wandering, on the road, are you leaving? Via Via…"

His voice was extremely clear, with a hint of depth and magnetism.

Unlike the original version, it has a unique, relaxed feel and is extremely beautiful.

The lyrics echoed in his voice.

It is as clear as a night breeze, and as warm as the taste of wine.

The crowd gradually quieted down.

Xie Shuyu seemed frozen in place.

She just stared blankly at the handsome boy in the crowd who was playing and singing for her.

The moonlight and neon lights intertwine.

The light and shadow flickered on him.

The flowing song.

It penetrated the bustling Chunxi Road.

It also easily penetrated her heart.

It illuminated a long-forgotten corner of my youth.

The night in Chengdu.

He was gentler than ever before.

(End of this chapter)