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Chapter 691 Director Kim's Invitation (Daily Life)

The apartment was completely silent.

The soft light shone on the wool carpet, and a faint scent of wood filled the air.

Mo Xiangwan's throat bobbed, and looking at Su Yu with her head down, she felt a strange tightness in her heart.

"Xiaoyu, don't overthink it. I think you're being too sensitive."

She paused for a moment, then added, "You don't need to worry. Since Tang Song has already taken the initiative to participate in the event, there won't be any changes. On December 25th, he will definitely appear in front of you and celebrate your birthday with you."

She knew very well that Su Yu had psychological problems.

She was worried that the other person might do something impulsive because of this unfounded speculation.

“I know, I’m not worried about that.” Su Yu shook her head, her slender fingers unconsciously tracing the strings.

Mo Xiangwan remained silent for a long time before whispering, "Ms. Ouyang and you have a very good personal relationship, and she also admires you. I think she will definitely consider your position and feelings."

Su Yu slowly raised her head, a hint of meaning in her eyes, "These don't conflict, do they?"

Mo Xiangwan pursed her lips and ultimately remained silent.

Su Yu stood up and walked to the French windows.

The night breeze rustled through the sheer curtains, gently lifting her long, seaweed-like hair.

Looking down at the myriad lights below, her expression gradually calmed down.

She was certainly not "daydreaming".

This intuition is a conclusion based on observation and deduction.

Over the years, she has long been familiar with the behavior, habits, and words of all the women around Tang Song.

They were all dissected as if they were character scripts.

For example, Liu Qingning can portray a character with more than 80% similarity to their previous partner, allowing Tang Song to experience the charm of first love.

Needless to say, Kim Mi-so's award-winning drama "Staring into the Abyss" was a derivative work based on that woman.

That was the boldest attempt she ever made to win back Tang Song's love.

Even with Ouyang Xian Yue, her "friend" and "elder," she had analyzed it carefully and repeatedly.

Even when they first met in 2017, she instinctively regarded the elegant and wealthy lady as her potential "love rival".

Because the way Ouyang Xian Yue looked at Tang Song was never simply admiration or concern.

It carries a suppressed emotional temperature.

As a film queen nurtured by Tang and Song, her observational and perceptive abilities in this area are ingrained in her very being.

In fact, it surpasses the vast majority of psychologists.

However, the Tang and Song dynasties of the past would not have responded, nor would they have allowed such feelings to have any chance of developing.

But now it's different.

She had been worried about this ever since the other party met Tang Song in Chengdu.

Ouyang Xian Yue's strange behavior indirectly confirmed her guess.

Su Yu took a deep breath, her gaze unfathomable.

I felt a mixture of fear and worry, as well as a morbid excitement.

The fear lies in the fact that Ouyang Xian Yue's identity is too special.

In terms of family background, wisdom, and vision, he is truly remarkable.

If her selfishness and possessiveness continue to sprout and escalate, it may bring unpredictable changes.

But at the same time, Kim Mi-so was undoubtedly more worried and less able to tolerate this than she was.

That all-powerful "female demon" is the real enemy of all of them.

What she feared most was never having another "love rival".

What she feared most was that Tang Song and Jin Meixiao would actually get married.

Once that woman becomes his "wife" in a legitimate sense, the consequences that await her may be unbearable...

The more chaotic the situation, the more advantageous it is for her.

She was in no hurry.

She knew that Ouyang Xian Yue was remaining silent at this moment.
It's not that I want to "sneak around" and conquer the Tang and Song dynasties.

On the contrary, that lady was too clever.

She is definitely waiting for a safe enough time.

An opportunity that would allow everyone to refrain from criticizing him, prevent Kim Mi-so from lashing out, and allow him to intervene legitimately.

Since that's the case, then I'll give her that chance.

Su Yu smiled gently.

She reached out, picked up the red wine beside her, and took a small sip.

The deep red wine spread across her lips, making her lip color appear even fuller.

Like poppies blooming in the night.

"Sister Xiang Wan, please help me adjust my schedule. Cancel all the events next week. Before going to Yancheng, I'd like to go to Shenzhen first to meet up with Sister Ouyang. We haven't seen each other for quite some time."

“…Xiao Yu.” Mo Xiangwan frowned subconsciously, her voice tinged with worry.

"Don't worry." Su Yu gently swirled the wine in her glass. "I won't do anything impulsive. I'm just trying to scare her. I know her better than you do."

"Alright," Mo Xiangwan sighed softly.

Fundamentally, she and Su Yu are one, both in terms of interests and emotions.

She will naturally support all her decisions.

The air fell silent at that moment.

Beyond the night, the city lights shattered into countless spots of light on the glass curtain wall.

Reflected in Su Yu's deep amber eyes.

……

Monday, January 2023, 12.

Early in the morning, before dawn, the air was damp and cold.

Cheng Qiuqiu woke up on the small single bed, having slept remarkably soundly.

In the dimly lit room, the walls were covered with posters of Su Yu from various periods;
On the bookshelf of the table was a neat row of albums and photo books.

She rubbed her eyes, sat up in bed, and immediately picked up her phone from beside her pillow.

The screen lights up, and a WeChat message sits quietly at the top—

[Tang Song: "(▽`) Good morning, QQ."]

Upon seeing the message and the familiar emoticon, a silly smile instantly bloomed on Cheng Qiuqiu's usually aloof face.

He replied quickly, "Good morning, Tang Song."

The two chatted for a while, exchanging a few words about trivial matters.

When she got up, dressed, and walked out of her room, the aroma of food filled the living room.

Li Meihua was busy wearing an apron, smiling as she called out, "Qiuqiu, come and eat! Mom made you congee with preserved egg and lean pork."

"Oh," Qiuqiu replied and sat down at the dining table.

Before long, hot porridge, steamed buns, and several side dishes were served.

The sound of eating began.

Although there is still some distance between the mother and daughter, the atmosphere has eased a lot compared to before.

During the meal, Li Meihua looked at her incredibly beautiful daughter and started talking incessantly about the house.

"...You know what, that lawyer Luo is really capable! He told me yesterday that we can rest assured, this matter will definitely be resolved within this week! Not only will we get all the money back, but we can also make them... pay a huge sum in compensation! When you go back, you can go to work with peace of mind."

She paused, then tentatively asked in an almost ingratiating tone, "By the way, when... can we invite Tang Song over again? My daughter and I can properly thank him then?"

Qiuqiu paused in her porridge-drinking motion, remained silent for a moment, and then said softly, "Let's talk about it later. He... he's extremely busy, he probably won't have time."

"Sigh, I just want to see him again." Li Meihua sighed and muttered to herself, "We're going back to our hometown today to burn paper money and sweep your grandmother's grave. We'll be there for at least two days. By the time we come back, he'll probably be back in Yancheng by then."

Li Meihua was still rambling on when she noticed that her daughter's expression had changed.

She quickly shut her mouth, not daring to mention it again.

Qiuqiu, however, was already caught in a complex mix of emotions.

Yes, tomorrow is the anniversary of my mother-in-law's death.

The 23rd day of the tenth lunar month was also her main purpose for returning.

She ate breakfast in silence, washed up, and then returned to her bedroom, where she sat alone in a daze for a long time.

The sky gradually brightened.

She picked up her phone and saw the news being flooded her fan group chat.

Qiuqiu immediately clicked to view it.

#Su Yu appears in Wuhan, her stunning natural beauty goes viral#
#A snapshot becomes the most memorable photo of the year#
The accompanying photo in the news article was a completely accidental snapshot taken by a passerby.

In the photo, Su Yu is walking on a path in the park in the early morning, wearing a light-colored sweatshirt, jeans, and a baseball cap.

The moment he took off his mask and looked back.

The wind lifted her long hair, revealing her unadorned face, serene and otherworldly, like a dream.

Cheng Qiuqiu paused for a few seconds, then immediately saved the image and set it as her wallpaper and lock screen.

Then, almost instinctively, he forwarded the news to Tang Song.

The comment read: "So Su Yu is in Jiangcheng, so close to us. This photo is so beautiful, even though she's not wearing makeup, she still looks so good."

"Buzzing—"

[Tang Song: "She is very beautiful. Actually, you really look a lot like her. If you have the chance in the future, go to her fan club or meet her, and you can cosplay one of her classic big-screen looks. It will definitely amaze everyone."]

Cheng Qiuqiu stared at the screen, her heart suddenly racing.

She hesitated for a moment, then finally mustered the courage to type: "I bought the clothes she wore as 'Lu Qinxin' in 'The Seventh Code' when I was in college, and I still have them at home."

[Tang Song: "Oh? Really? Can I try it on and see?"]

[Tang and Song Dynasties: Curiosity (emoji)]

Qiuqiu took a deep breath, her fingertips trembling slightly: "Okay."

After sending the message, her cheeks instantly felt hot.

I could almost hear my own heartbeat.

Immediately, she stood up quickly, opened the wardrobe, and took out the carefully preserved outfit from the very back.

As a die-hard fan of Su Yu, how could she not have her idol's classic character costumes?

I bought quite a few when I was in college.

However, this is the only set that has been treasured because it is of the best quality and is my favorite.

Her relationship with Tang and Song was quite complicated.

The real easing of tensions between the two occurred at Su Yu's fan support event in Shanghai.

Besides design, the topic we talk about most often is Su Yu.

She could tell that Tang Song genuinely liked Su Yu and was a die-hard fan.

If... if I could be more like Su Yu, he would definitely like me more.

She carefully changed into the cosplay outfit and put on makeup that resembled the character in the movie, giving her a cool and sharp look.

He picked up the toy gun he had bought specifically for cosplay.

Qiuqiu stood in front of the mirror and looked at herself.

His face looked a little unnatural.

The girl in the mirror is tall and slender with a curvaceous figure and cool, aloof makeup.

She bears a striking resemblance to Lu Qinxin from the movie.

With a heart full of trepidation, she took a full-body photo and sent it over.

Then, like a student awaiting sentencing, he gripped his phone tightly, his heart pounding.

Waiting for the "examiner's" reply.

But this time, there was still no news from Tang and Song.

She switched between WiFi and mobile data, and kept refreshing the chat window, feeling increasingly anxious.

Is it ugly? Is it too abrupt? Is it too artificial? Did he find it offensive?

At this moment.

"Knock knock knock—" A knocking sound suddenly came from outside the door.

Immediately afterwards, my mother's signature loud voice rang out: "Who is it?!"

The door opened.

"Ah?! Tang... Tang Song?! What brings you here all of a sudden?! Oh dear, come in quickly, come in quickly!"

Qiuqiu's mind went blank for a moment, and she thought she was hallucinating.

Immediately, Tang Song's voice came clearly from the living room: "Good morning, Auntie. I'm here to see Qiuqiu."

"Yes, yes! She's in her room. Qiuqiu! Qiuqiu! Come out quickly! Tang Song is here to see you!"

"It's alright, Auntie, I'll go in and find her. You go ahead with your work."

"Okay, okay, okay."

Qiuqiu finally came to her senses and quickly went to the door.

The steady footsteps grew closer, and as she opened the door, she saw that familiar handsome face.

"Hello." Tang Song leaned against the door frame, a bright smile on his face. "I've come to see your cosplay in person."

His gaze roamed unabashedly over her sexy, curvaceous body.

"It's amazing, even more stunning than in the photos."

It has to be said that Qiuqiu and Su Yu really look alike.

It's not just her figure and appearance, but also the aloof and refined temperament that emanates from her very being.

Wearing this outfit now, she looks very much like "Lu Qinxin" from the movie.

"You...why did you suddenly come..." Qiuqiu stammered. Tang Song casually closed the door and smiled, "You're going back to your hometown with your aunt today, right?"

"……Um."

“I’ll go with you.” His voice softened. “It’ll be good to visit your hometown too.”

Qiuqiu's pupils suddenly contracted, and she froze completely.

Her eyes widened in disbelief: "What did you say? Really?!"

So shocked was she that she even blurted out her dialect.

Above their heads, the [Dream Flower Seed] began to sway violently, emitting a dazzling emerald green light.

Clearly, the designer was completely fired up.

"Of course it's true." Tang Song mimicked her accent, his tone tinged with a teasing smile. "I'd also like to experience the local customs and culture of your Sichuan region, how about it?"

"Y-yes, it's okay!" Qiuqiu nodded subconsciously, still somewhat dazed.

Her voice was soft and sweet.

Looking at her adorable appearance, Tang Song's smile deepened.

He couldn't resist reaching out and placing his hand on her slender waist.

I gently traced her skin with my fingertips, feeling her delicate texture and defined abs.

Qiuqiu's face flushed bright red instantly, and goosebumps rose all over her body. "What...what are you doing..."

Tang Song chuckled softly, leaned close to her ear, and said in a low, gentle voice, "You shouldn't mind this level of intimacy, right?"

"No... I don't mind it."

Tang Song's hand slowly traced the curve of her waist and hips downwards: "How about this?"

"I..." Qiuqiu stammered, lowered her head, and stopped talking.

An ambiguous atmosphere was brewing in the room.

Tang Song looked at Qiu Qiu with concern and heartache in his eyes, but his hands were wandering.

Feel the designer's perfect cartoon figure.

His main purpose in coming to Chengdu this time was to help this "little girl" get out of the shadows of the past.

For Qiuqiu, the biggest unresolved issue was undoubtedly the passing of her grandmother.

Although he had managed to soothe the other person's emotions to some extent in the previous "dream".
But ultimately, she has to overcome that mental hurdle herself in reality.

This is a perfect opportunity.

By the way, let's also take good care of this precious [Dream Flower Seed] and hope it will bloom a few more flowers.

……

Yancheng Normal University, Girls' Dormitory, Room 201.

"Squeak-"

The dormitory door was pushed open, and Wu Siqi, who had just finished washing up, walked in, her skin still damp.

"Hey Lele, this is your third one already, isn't it? Still not satisfied? You're starting to knit a fourth one? Your 'brother's' neck is getting long enough!"

Qian Lele, who was focused on knitting a scarf, was startled by her and retorted, "I was just practicing, and it doesn't look good at all."

"Come on," Wu Siqi rolled her eyes. "They've started knitting such complicated double garter stitch patterns. Their skills are so good they could set up a stall and sell their work! Hurry up and finish it and send it out. By the way, when are you going to invite Chairman Tang out for a meal? Let me, a lowly employee, have a chance to curry favor with the big boss."

"My brother... is very busy right now, he's on a business trip in Chengdu."

"Oh, that's true. With such a big boss, it's only natural that he's busy."

Then, while Wu Siqi was doing her skincare routine, she chatted with her about the Tang and Song dynasties.

As she worked at the Yannan Film and Television Base for longer, she learned about various rumors about the Tang and Song dynasties from different perspectives.

When she mentioned her brother, Qian Lele couldn't help but smile.

More than twenty minutes later.

Qian Lele carefully put the scarf she had knitted halfway into the bag.

Pick up your backpack.

After saying goodbye to my roommates, I walked out of the dormitory building.

Looking at the clear blue sky outside, she took a deep breath of the cool, clean winter air.

A bright smile appeared on his face.

Recently, her life has really undergone earth-shattering changes.

The part-time front-end development positions at 【Weiguang Coffee】remain stable.

Last month, Professor Jiang Yourong took the initiative to invite her to join the AI ​​research team composed of graduate students, making her the only undergraduate student in the team.

Although I was only responsible for some basic data labeling and front-end page work, I could still get a labor subsidy of 1,500 yuan per month.

These two jobs combined bring her a stable income of 4000 yuan per month, and she also receives a bonus of 300 to 600 yuan per month from Weiguang Coffee.

This is almost equivalent to a month's salary for a regular employee back in her hometown.

This money not only relieved her of worries about tuition, book fees, and living expenses, but also allowed her to send some money home every month.

It's worth mentioning that she has saved up 5700 yuan in her own "little stash" after these past few months of hard work.

Tomorrow, the 5th, is payday at [Weiguang Coffee].

At that time, her savings will break through the eight thousand yuan mark!

She plans to take some time to go back to her hometown soon and buy the electric tricycle that she has been longing for for her parents.

Then spend some more money to have it converted into a beautiful and practical snack cart.

My mom's roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) tastes so good.

If I could have my own little stall, I could earn more money, have more flexible hours, and take better care of my dad.

Just thinking about that scene fills her with boundless energy.

She has an incredibly clear plan for the future.

She firmly believes that as long as she takes one step at a time and walks steadily, she will definitely be able to live the life she wants.

Of course, before going home, she also planned to muster up the courage to see her brother.

Take bus number 31 from the school gate, and after a bumpy 13 stops, you'll arrive at Yanjing Tiancheng residential area.

I'll also give him the scarf myself.

I don't know if he'll like it.

Thinking of this, her heart began to race for no reason.

……

The morning class was the dry "Data Structures and Algorithms".

Qian Lele sat in the front row of the classroom, listening intently.

She knew that these seemingly boring codes and logics were the foundation for her future livelihood.

After class, she did not go back to her dormitory, but went straight to the "Multimedia Technology and Application Laboratory" on the third floor of the Computer Science Department.

This is Professor Jiang's "headquarters".

Pushing open the wooden door with the "No Trespassing" sign on it (an A4 sheet of paper), a smell mixed with dust from computer case coolers hit me.

The laboratory itself is not very large.

Against the wall, there were several "high-spec assembled PCs" that had obviously had graphics cards added later. They were humming, with network cables and power cords wrapped around the table legs like vines.

There are already four or five students in the lab.

Some were wearing headphones, intently debugging code on their computer screens.

Some gathered together, arguing quietly about an algorithm formula on a whiteboard.

Although the environment was somewhat messy, it was filled with a strong and pure academic atmosphere.

"Lele is here."

"Hello, senior sister."

"Lele."

...

After greeting everyone, Qian Lele tiptoed to an empty seat in the far corner.

That was the spot Professor Jiang had arranged for her.

Her recent work has been quite simple: to manually classify and label a batch of newly collected image data on "tea quality".

This work is to prepare the initial data for the "AI Intelligent Quality Control Laboratory" project of [Yuntong Zhicui].

Although the work is basic and even somewhat tedious, it is a valuable opportunity for her, who is still an undergraduate student, to get in touch with truly cutting-edge scientific research projects.

She cherishes it very much.

Put on your headphones and play a soothing instrumental piece.

Qian Lele quickly immersed herself in her work.

I don't know how much time had passed, but someone gently patted my shoulder.

She quickly took off her headphones, turned around, and saw Professor Jiang smiling at her.

Today, Professor Jiang was wearing a beige turtleneck cashmere sweater with khaki high-waisted trousers, looking both full-figured and well-groomed.

Wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, she exudes an intellectual and gentle aura.

"Teacher Jiang." She quickly stood up. "I'm sorry, I didn't notice you were here."

"Why are you being so formal? Sit down." Jiang Yourong pulled over a chair and sat down next to her, her voice gentle. "How are you? Have you been adjusting well these past few days? Have you encountered any problems at work?"

Qian Lele shook her head shyly: "No, the senior students are all very kind to me and have taught me a lot."

"That's good."

The two chatted quietly for a few moments, the atmosphere relaxed and natural.

Jiang Yourong looked at the simple yet brilliant student in front of her, her smile gentle and satisfied.

Lately, she has been in a particularly cheerful mood.

Her lab successfully connected with [Yuntong Zhicui] and received a large amount of industry-funded research grants that she had never dared to dream of before.

Of course, she also knew that it must have been at the behest of Director Kim.

After all, Yuntongzhicui invited her because they were collaborating with Weiguang Coffee.

Director Jin has most likely noticed Xie Shuyu, and by extension, himself, who has a close relationship with her.

This realization filled Jiang Yourong, who had always been "Buddhist" and "lazy," with unprecedented enthusiasm.

She even neglected her favorite milk tea and desserts, yet still managed to lose half a pound.

She looks forward to it very much, one day.

I can rely on this professional ability.

He truly had a deeper connection with Tang and Song, and even with that Director Jin.

While the two were having a lively conversation.

"Ring ring—" A cell phone rang urgently.

The name flashing on the screen made Jiang Yourong's heart skip a beat.

Shangguan Qiuyue

He told Qian Lele and immediately stood up.

As he walked outside, he answered the phone, "Hello? Assistant Shangguan!"

"You Rong," came Shangguan Qiuyue's rhythmic voice from the other end of the phone, "Is now a convenient time to talk?"

Jiang Yourong quickly walked to a quiet corridor outside the laboratory and whispered, "It's convenient, go ahead."

"Here's the thing, Director Kim asked me to send you an invitation."

"What kind of invitation...?"

Shangguan Qiuyue paused for a moment, then dropped the bombshell, "It's about the [Xuanji Light Realm] project. Director Jin has decided to have you and your team participate deeply as core partners in the 'Joint Laboratory for Human-Computer Interaction and Cognitive Science' project, which is a collaboration between [Xuanji Light Realm] and universities."

Jiang Yourong's ample breasts heaved violently as she stammered, "This...can I participate? Director Jin...she..."

"Hehe, Director Jin has always remembered you. You and I were both among her first batch of assistants." Shangguan Qiuyue's voice carried a hint of a smile. "She had a very good impression of you. She said that your professional abilities, especially your understanding of multimedia data structures and human-computer interaction, were among the most forward-thinking she had ever seen. She always felt that your departure was a great loss to Smile Holdings."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yourong's face flushed with excitement, and her eyes even welled up with tears.

The six months she spent at Smile Investment after graduating with a master's degree remain the most precious and shining memory of her life.

Unfortunately, because she was too lazy and too "Buddhist" at the time, she eventually gave up that high-pressure job.

This also caused them to miss out on the subsequent mythical rise of [Smile Holdings].

Unexpectedly, Director Kim had such a good impression of her and had always remembered her.

She was naturally aware of the project "Xuanji Light Realm".

That is currently the most advanced research project in China, and even globally, on the next generation of human-computer interaction platforms.

The so-called "joint laboratories" are a focal point of competition among top universities.

Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and even Ivy League schools are all vying for her, but her "little laboratory" was directly selected.

She could imagine the uproar that would ensue when the news got out.

The college was in an uproar, the school was shocked, and colleagues were in an uproar.

More importantly, it is backed by the world-class top scientific research project, [Xuanji Light Realm].

Her personal career development will also be put on the fast track.

The "Changjiang Scholars Program" for young scholars that she had always dreamed of; the full professorship that required years of experience and numerous publications to obtain...

At this moment, everything seemed to become within reach.

Just as she was getting excited, Shangguan Qiuyue continued, "Also, Director Jin will be returning to the country this week. She hopes to meet with you in person and has some things she wants to discuss with you privately."

Jiang Yourong's mind went blank.

The unexpected surprise burst forth in her mind like fireworks.

"Kacha kacha——"

The gears of fate have begun to turn again.

She's going to see Director Kim in person again!
(End of this chapter)