2,010-Square-Meter Office Area, Astonished Employees

Tuesday, June 13, 2023: Little Rain, 17~33℃.

7 a. m.

Red Date Millet Porridge, Large Meat Bun, Tea Egg, and homemade cold dishes.

A hearty breakfast was laid out on the table.

Sun Youguang pulled out a stool and clapped his hands in satisfaction.

He pushed open the door to the small bedroom and whispered to his girlfriend, "Juan Er, dinner is ready, come and eat."

Li Juan quickly put down the book in her hand, "Thank you for your hard work, dear."

The two sat down in the restaurant, eating breakfast and chatting.

It mainly concerns the exams in September of this year.

By June of this year, it will have been exactly four years since they graduated with their bachelor's degrees, meeting the requirements for the intermediate accounting professional title examination.

The two of them would set aside some time each morning and evening to read books and practice problems.

The accounting industry is extremely competitive; if you don't strive to improve yourself, you'll be eliminated sooner or later.

Halfway through the meal, his girlfriend asked softly, "Honey, you said last time that the boss wanted to expand the business, does that mean we're moving offices?"

She was actually quite worried about this.

They now rent an apartment in a remote neighborhood outside the West Second Ring Road; it would be better if their office were in the city center.

If we move to the east side, the daily commute will be too long.

But if you move to a new house, that would be a huge expense, and you'd also have to spend a lot of time looking for a place.

"It seems we're moving offices," Sun Youguang nodded. "But we still don't know where it will be. The company's warehouse, however, has been decided on, in the Logistics Industrial Park on the East Second Ring Road. It's conveniently located there, right next to the highway, and there are many courier companies nearby."

"Sigh, it seems like we might really have to move to the east side. If it really doesn't work out, we should just move." Li Juan sighed, then cheered up and said, "Your company offers such good benefits and is profitable. It's a very stable job. It's worth moving for this job."

"Let's wait and see, after all, it's not certain yet."

In the past few days, colleagues at Songmei Clothing have been discussing this matter and waiting for instructions from their superiors.

The company is already recruiting and building a new live streaming team. According to HR representative Zhang Ying, there will be three teams with dozens of people.

This 200-square-meter office space is definitely not enough now.

However, given the rental levels of Yunxi Building, the rental cost of an office space of more than 1,000 square meters is too high, and there is also the need to decorate the live broadcast room and purchase equipment.

Therefore, most people guessed that they would move to an office building in a more remote area.

After breakfast, I tidied up the kitchen.

Li Juan pulled Sun Youguang into the small bedroom and locked the door.

He said excitedly, "Come on, honey, I just got paid yesterday, let's count the savings in our little stash."

Upon hearing this, Sun Youguang smiled happily.

He received his salary last Friday. Although it wasn't a full month's salary, it still amounted to over 4,000 yuan, including subsidies and bonuses.

"Yu'e Bao 47120, WeChat 2318.21, China Merchants Bank..."

"My turn. Can you calculate it for me? China Merchants Bank: 35671.98, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China: 15750.32..."

The two of them read aloud and calculated, and finally added up their savings.

"Wow! We've already saved 140,000 without even realizing it! It's mainly because your severance pay was so much. With that, we'll be able to save up 150,000 soon." Li Juan hugged her boyfriend with satisfaction, her face full of longing. "Let's go back to our hometown during the National Day holiday, look at houses in the county town, and buy one if we find a suitable one."

"Yes, it's time to put it on the agenda." Sun Youguang nodded vigorously and ruffled his girlfriend's hair.

"Pitter-patter—" Large raindrops pounded on the umbrella.

The sky was foggy.

The two boarded the bus and consciously moved to the spacious standing area at the back of the carriage.

The bus slowly started moving.

Sun Youguang put his arm around his girlfriend's shoulder and leaned against the window.

Looking at the residential buildings flashing by outside, Sun Youguang saw longing and anticipation in his girlfriend's eyes.

He gritted his teeth and sighed helplessly.

My girlfriend is 26 this year, and we should get married in the next year or two.

The only regret is that they can't afford a house in Yancheng.

Even for a second-hand house in my hometown, a small county, I can only afford the down payment.

The family will have to pay for the subsequent renovations.

As the bus entered the city limits, his girlfriend patted Sun Youguang's chest.

Her eyes sparkled as she pointed out the window, "Look! Su Yu! Su Yu!"

Sun Youguang looked up and saw a 3D naked-eye screen playing a concert promotional video on the facade of a commercial complex.

A magnificent stage, exquisite stage design, cheering audience...

At the end of the video, Su Yu, dressed in pure white fashion, walked over, rested her arms on the edge, and waved to them.

With the addition of 3D effects, it appears exceptionally realistic and stunning.

The other passengers on the bus also turned their gazes in that direction.

Immediately afterwards, discussions and the sound of cameras being taken filled the carriage.

Many people excitedly posted about it on Moments and Douyin.

Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg of this grand event.

There's only one week left until Su Yu's concert.

Fans from all over the country have been arriving in Yancheng, and every day there are various trending topics about "Su Yu's 2023 Concert".

The tourism, hotel, and catering industries have all seen significant improvements.

Local cultural and tourism businesses are frantically releasing short videos, and promotional photos and texts can be seen frequently on the street.

Due to the limited number of tickets, the organizers also specially set up many viewing areas outside the concert venue.

The entire Yancheng was immersed in a carnival atmosphere.

As the bus slowly drove away, the 3D screen disappeared from sight.

Li Juan sighed with envy, "A colleague of mine managed to snag tickets to Su Yu's concert. Even though it was a really bad seat, she still got to go. She's so lucky!"

Although she wasn't a die-hard fan, she couldn't resist joining in the fun in this atmosphere.

Experience the atmosphere of the popular stars in Yancheng.

But in the end, it's just a thought.

Even if she were willing to spend the money, she wouldn't be able to get a ticket.

Sun Youguang pursed his lips, looked at his girlfriend, and suddenly said, "Juan Er, how about we go to a bar on the night of the 20th to watch the concert live?"

Li Juan was stunned when she heard his words.

Thinking of her current savings of 140,000, she smiled and said, "Great, honey, I just bought some new clothes."

Sun Youguang smiled, took out his Mobile Phone, opened Zhang Ying's WeChat, and began editing a message.

Several of the company's employees are die-hard fans of Su Yu. Since they couldn't get tickets, they made a pact to go to the nearest bar to the venue that day to experience the concert atmosphere.

Zhang Ying had specifically invited him before, but he had never been interested in these things and refused outright.

Since graduation, my girlfriend has been following me around, busy with life.

I've never had the time or the money to go to concerts, and I've never even been to any entertainment venues.

I only go to the movies on birthdays or Valentine's Day.

Looking back now, Sun Youguang feels extremely guilty.

Like his female colleagues, his girlfriend is also a woman in her twenties who enjoys romance.

8:30 a. m.

I took the bus and then the subway, and entered Yunxi Building.

I just got on the elevator.

A soft female voice sounded from beside me, "Good morning, Brother Sun!"

Sun Youguang turned his head and quickly greeted, "Good morning."

At this time, if there are no live broadcast plans, usually only he and He Liting arrive at the company; everyone else arrives later.

The two exchanged a few words.

"Ding—" The elevator slowly came to a stop on the 30th floor.

Stepping out of the elevator, He Liting looked to her right and asked curiously, "Is the renovation across the street finally finished? It's been almost half a month, and I still haven't seen a nameplate because I don't know which company it is."

Sun Youguang shook his head. "Brother Liu asked the renovation workers before, and they didn't know what company it was either."

"There's no reception desk, and no logo wall either. That's strange!"

He Liting looked away and followed Sun Youguang to the company entrance, Fingerprint Unlock.

The two put their things away and got to work.

Sun Youguang carried a watering can to water the green plants in the office and also checked whether the water dispensers needed to be changed.

He Liting tidied up the tea room and went straight into the General Manager's office.

Start cleaning, tidying up the desk, changing the trash can...

These could actually be handed over to the property management staff, but this is, after all, Mr. Tang's office.

As a female anchor who is eager to improve, He Liting is more than capable!

Moreover, Mr. Tang is her cousin's boyfriend, so as his sister-in-law, she naturally has to take care of him at the company.

Thinking of this, her smile became even brighter.

With his inner conflict completely resolved, Mr. Tang even plans to give him special training.

She will have her own personal live streaming room.

If she performs exceptionally well, the company will invest heavily in her, building her personal brand and making her a core member of the company.

Whenever she thinks about these things, her heart is filled with gratitude and trepidation.

Mr. Tang is treating me so well, could it be that he has other thoughts about me?

If that's the case, that would be wonderful!

"Hehe." He Liting couldn't help but chuckle as she wiped the table.

If you say you're not tempted by a man like Tang Song, you'd be lying.

It wasn't just her; almost all the girls in the company had their own ideas.

She glanced at Tang Song's suit jacket hanging on the clothes rack, and couldn't help but move closer and sniff it.

A faint scent filled her nostrils, He Liting squinted her eyes slightly.

My mind instinctively conjured up the scenes Qianqian had described, as well as the obscene words I had heard that night, making my face flush and my heart race.

After daydreaming for a while, He Liting walked out of the office and went to her workstation.

I opened my laptop and started developing my own live streaming strategy.

Others might doubt Mr. Tang's abilities, but she always had unwavering faith in them.

The promise of an independent live streaming room and the Build IP was absolutely Yuyan.

As it approached 9 a. m., colleagues began to clock in and come in one after another.

After exchanging greetings...

They gathered together and chatted about recent news and interesting things happening around them.

"It is said that Su Yu Concert this time has invited 10 Guest, all of whom are top-tier singers in China, and there are also some from abroad."

"After all, he's the boss of Tang Zong Entertainment. My Su Yu's concerts are always top-notch."

"I bought a telescope, and I plan to go to the high-rise buildings around the Olympic Sports Center to see the scene."

"Forget about it. The restaurants and hotels around the Olympic Sports Center with a view of the area were almost fully booked last month. My girlfriend has argued with me several times because I was slow to act."

Zhang Ying from HR walked over quickly, smiling, and said, "Brother Sun, you've finally come to your senses! Su Yu's concert is a big festival for the entire Yancheng, you should bring your girlfriend out to celebrate! I've already booked the VIP seats, just come on over!"

As a die-hard fan of Su Yu, she was full of enthusiasm.

Sun Youguang smiled, scratched his head, and said, "Thank you."

"Hey, don't be so polite!" Zhang Ying clapped her hands and excitedly suggested, "Comrades, let's all go to the same bar on the night of the 20th and have a good time."

Wang Qingya smiled and said, "Xiaoying, if you can convince Mr. Tang to go along, we'll definitely participate!"

"Yes, yes, Mr. Tang goes, we'll go!"

Other colleagues also started to egg them on.

Just then, everyone hurriedly waved towards the door.

Gao Mengting, dressed in a casual business outfit, walked over and said with a gentle smile, "I heard you calling for Mr. Tang as soon as I got off the elevator."

Zhang Ying grabbed her arm and said loudly, "President Gao, our company has been established for over a month now. As the company's HR, I think it's time to organize a team-building activity! To increase our team's cohesion and fighting spirit!"

"Hmm... that makes sense." Gao Mengting patted her head. "Does HR Zhang have any thoughts on this?"

Zhang Ying winked playfully, "How about we all go to a bar to watch Su Yu Concert live on the 20th? Anyone with family should bring them too, let's have a good time!"

Hearing this, the others got a little more excited.

If you go under the guise of team building, the company can reimburse all expenses, so you don't have to pay out of pocket.

After thinking for a moment, Gao Mengting said, "Let's have a meeting to discuss this when Mr. Tang arrives."

"Okay! I'll do as the boss says!"

After exchanging a few more jokes, everyone quickly got into work mode.

The office was bustling with activity.

For them, it was just an ordinary morning, no different from any other day.

10:00 AM.

After sorting through the resumes Zhang Ying had selected in her email, Gao Mengting sat in her small office and looked around.

A deep sense of longing flashed in his eyes.

This small room is only about 8 square meters, and in its original functional layout, it belonged to the finance office.

However, Songmei Clothing currently only has one accountant, Sun Youguang, who is not needed at all, so it has become her private office.

Flowers, green plants, cushions, blankets, wall hangings, and sticky notes covering the walls...

After being decorated intermittently, the place has become very cozy.

As the company expands, leaving here may only be a week or two away.

She had asked Tang Song before, but only received a vague answer, telling her not to worry and just to focus on her work, as he would take care of everything.

As a partner, she naturally trusted him.

Thinking of the Tang Song, Gao Mengting took a deep breath and looked at the photo frame next to the computer.

That was her first photo with him, taken on the day Songmei Clothing was founded.

He has indeed changed a lot, but some things have remained the same.

Looking at this photo, the scene from that day seems to reappear before my eyes.

Her left arm was wrapped around Tang Song's right arm, her head tilted slightly to the left, and both of them had happy smiles on their faces.

Wearing high heels, her head reached just above his nose.

Tang Song were quite shy and tense back then, unlike the relaxed and carefree people they are now.

She also remembers her bold words at the time.

"Tang Song and Song Dynasties, many years later, when Songmei Clothing successfully went public and we rang the bell at the stock exchange, let's look at this group photo again. This is where our dream began..."

"The place where the dream began..." she murmured to herself a few times, then took a deep breath.

This is indeed where her dream began.

She has always been a very sentimental person, which is why she couldn't bear to leave.

"Knock knock knock—" A knocking sound suddenly rang out on the door.

"Please come in!" Gao Mengting quickly gathered her thoughts and sat up straight.

"Creak—" The glass door was gently pushed open, and Zhang Ying from HR leaned half her body in, excitedly saying, "President Gao! Mr. Tang wants us to meet in the office area; he has something important to announce!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Mengting quickly stood up. "Let's go."

I had a pretty good idea of what it was about; what was bound to happen, happened anyway.

Upon arriving at the office area, all 16 employees who have already joined the company were present.

They were all whispering about what important matter was.

His face was beaming with excitement and anticipation.

"Tap tap tap—" The sound of leather shoes stomping heavily on the carpet rang out.

"Mr. Tang." "Mr. Tang!"

The discussion stopped abruptly, and everyone turned their attention to it.

Tang Song, tall and handsome, walked into the office area wearing a shirt and trousers, with a faint smile on his face.

Several female employees instantly felt refreshed.

Having such a Male God boss makes me feel motivated at work.

He Liting blushed slightly, feeling guilty as she thought about her lewd behavior in the office and dared not look him in the eye.

After scanning the room, Liu Mingchang of the Tang Song greeted them.

Standing in front of the employees, he paused for a moment and said in a clear voice, "I promised you all that if our GMV exceeded one million in May, I would give you a big surprise. Now it's time for me to fulfill my promise."

After a moment of silence, the crowd erupted in cheers.

"Long live Mr. Tang!" "Mr. Tang so magnanimous!" "Mr. Tang, I love you!"

For Mr. Tang so domineering and generous, to call it a "big surprise" must be beyond imagination.

Tang Song chuckled and said, "Alright, now it's time to witness Miracle. I'll show you the surprise I've prepared."

Then, he looked at Gao Mengting and waved to her.

Gao Mengting was stunned for a moment, then a bright smile appeared on her face. She strode over to his side and stood shoulder to shoulder with him.

"Tap tap tap—" "Da da da—"

Amidst the chaotic footsteps, the group emerged from the doors of Songmei Clothing and entered the corridor.

The employees looked puzzled and surprised.

The outspoken Hou Yan couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Tang, is the surprise outside?"

"Just follow me." Tang Song continued forward with a mysterious expression on his face.

They quickly crossed the corridor and arrived at the office door across the street.

The bright, transparent glass door was locked, and there were no lights inside, giving it a somewhat mysterious feel.

The employees looked even more confused.

As neighbors, they naturally knew about the renovation of the remaining office space on the 30th floor of Yunxi Building.

I've always been curious which company is so extravagant as to undertake such a large-scale project all at once.

Previously, under Liu Renjie's leadership, we went over to inquire, but we didn't get any information.

Looking at her partner's calm and confident profile, Gao Mengting's heart skipped a beat, and an unbelievable thought popped into her mind.

Could this be the "new office area" he was talking about?

How is that possible?

While they were still in a daze, Tang Song raised his arm and gently pressed the fingerprint recognition area on the right side of the door.

With a "click," the door unlocked.

The employees, who had been discussing the matter, immediately fell silent.

The empty hallway was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone's brains are in a state of malfunction.

Tang Song stretched out his arm and pushed open the door forcefully, saying calmly, "Come in with me."

Gao Mengting clenched her fists and stepped forward.

The employees exchanged glances and quickly followed.

"Click-click-click—" Tang Song turned on the switches one by one, and the office area with the sunshade curtains drawn was instantly brightly lit.

The office area features an open-plan design, with white as the main color, complemented by soft gray and dark brown tones, creating an elegant yet warm atmosphere.

The floor is covered with a soft, sound-absorbing carpet, and the ceiling features a minimalist yet stylish design with a concealed lighting system.

The interior design is very similar to the current 200-square-meter office area.

The biggest difference is the spaciousness, an indescribable spaciousness.

The rows of neatly arranged custom desks, paired with ergonomically designed comfortable chairs, are quite impressive at first glance.

"Glug-glug-glug" The sound of swallowing saliva could be heard.

Everyone realized that this place seemed to be... about to become their company's premises as well.

Li Qingya asked in a trembling voice, "Mr. Tang... this isn't our company's new location, is it? No... no way? I feel a little dizzy, like I'm dreaming."

Tang Song Wei Xiao and nodded. "You guessed right!"

Upon hearing this, everyone blushed and felt a surge of emotion.

Yunxi Building has 30 floors and a total area of 2010 square meters.

The companies that occupy an entire floor here are all well-known local enterprises or branches of domestic industry giants in Yancheng.

Having such a large office space is enough to prove that their boss is not short of money and is determined to make the company bigger.

Gao Mengting's expression was very complicated, and she felt a sudden dryness in her mouth.

As a partner in the company, she was the Yi Yi who knew that their 200-square-meter office space was now under the name of Tang Song.

I also know that the 30th floor of Yunxi Building is never rented out.

If that's the case, this entire 30th floor might all be from the Tang Song dynasties.

Tang Song patted the comms to attract the employees' attention, "Let's go, I'll show you a big surprise."

"Mr. Tang, isn't this the surprise you were referring to? Is there anything else?"

The employees, who were surveying their surroundings, felt their hearts pounding again.

"Of course not, this is just our company's venue, what does it have to do with a surprise?" Tang Song shrugged, grabbed his partner's arm who was still in a daze, and strode inside.

After turning a corner, everyone was somewhat overwhelmed by the sights.

The data analysis area features an entire wall of electronic displays.

In the Rest Area, soft Leather Sofa surround a stylish glass coffee table, with vibrant green plants nearby.

Finally, Tang Song stopped in front of a large metallic gate.

The black and brown nameplate is printed with gold lettering that reads "Songmei K1 Live Stream Room," giving it a very high-quality feel.

The heavy, soundproof door was pushed open forcefully, and gentle light streamed in.

The stunning live-streaming room environment was revealed.

The overall color scheme is dominated by elegant off-white and noble gold, and the walls are covered with high-grade silk wallpaper, which has a delicate touch and a soft luster.

The floor is covered with dark solid wood flooring, which has a high-quality feel and makes the entire live broadcast room look more tranquil and comfortable.

Simple yet luxurious, with comfortable leather seats, exquisite solid wood wardrobes, and complete live streaming equipment...

In addition to the ambient lights with adjustable color temperature, there are also three large fill lights.

Every detail reflects the quality.

The style is like a walk-in closet in a mansion—warm, grand, and exquisite.

Everyone gaped, stunned and speechless at the sight.

Gao Mengting's expression froze completely, her face flushed, and her heart pounded wildly.

This live-streaming room perfectly matches the blueprint for the dream live-streaming room she had given to Tang Song, and is even better.

Footsteps sounded, Tang Song arrived at the large solid wood table on the right side of the door. He smiled and said, "Besides the live stream room, we've also prepared a gift for everyone here. We hope you like it. Please help yourselves, one for each person."

On the table was a row of neat and exquisite red envelopes, which looked particularly festive.

After a while, He Liting, who had already anticipated this, came to her senses and excitedly walked over to pick up a red envelope.

She knew the strength of Tang Song better than anyone and was very curious about what good things might be inside.

Carefully open it, and pull out two small pieces of paper.

Immediately afterwards, a piercing scream rang out.