Xu Qing: I'll Book a Room and Wait for You!

Beicheng Garden Residential Area.

"Click—" Shen Yuyan opened a can of cold drink and gently handed it to Tang Song.

"The number of Micro-Drama registered for filming this year exceeds 2,200, and the Short Drama Market is expected to reach 37 billion yuan for the whole year..."

"The rapid development of the market has attracted a large influx of capital, and many listed companies are actively developing their Micro-Drama businesses..."

Under Shen Yuyan's deliberate guidance, the topic gradually shifted to "Micro-Drama".

Tang Song listened quietly, occasionally chiming in with a few words.

He had also done some research on the recently popular short dramas, which he considered to be a new form of television series.

With its short duration, tight plot, and diverse themes, it meets the audience's demand for fast-paced cultural consumption and certainly has great market potential.

Xu Qing also showed considerable enthusiasm, discussing the recently popular short dramas with them. After all, she was about to start working at a new company, and she had done her research on the subject, speaking with great knowledge.

Occasionally, she would act cute and charming, or help Tang Song pick out food, thus creating a lively atmosphere.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was very pleasant, filled with laughter.

It was close to 9 p. m.

Tang Song took a sip of his chilled drink, looked at the two youthful and beautiful alumni across from him, Wei Xiao, "Tonight's dinner was very much to my liking, I ate quite a lot, now let's talk about the investment."

He was very satisfied with the performance of the two alumni today.

Moreover, this matter also involves my own growth tasks, so it's time to move forward.

Shen Yuyan nodded and gently put down her chopsticks.

After a moment of silence, he looked into Tang Song's eyes and said, "Tang Song, first of all, I want to apologize to you. Youjie Home Services has a new investor, a smart home company from Imperial Capital, which can complement our platform. The other shareholders are more inclined to accept this company's investment, so... I'm sorry, I mainly want to apologize to you about this today."

She nudged her best friend under the table with her foot, and a deep apology was revealed in her bright, clear peach blossom eyes.

Xu Qing quickly swallowed the Braised Pork in her mouth, then abruptly bent over and said, "I'm sorry!"

Her twin ponytails flew up, giving her a very sincere look.

Tang Song raised his eyebrows, and after a moment's thought, he understood the key point. "It's because the other partners have a problem with me, right?"

This is not hard to guess.

He learned about Shen Yuyan's entrepreneurial process from Xu Qing, and through the Business Plan and the research conducted by Juqing Huijin, he had a very clear understanding of the internal equity structure and personnel relationships of Youjie Home Services.

For example, Wang Ning, the class monitor in college, although only a small shareholder, has a certain amount of say as the technical lead.

For example, Hou Shaoyuan, the seed round investor and Second-Generation Rich alumnus, definitely had designs on School Beauty Shen.

Now that they have other options, they will definitely reject themselves.

Shen Yuyan bit her lip and said seriously, "In short, this was my fault. I'm sorry to have disappointed you."

As one of the two founders of Youjie Home Services, she could have persuaded Zhang Tianqi to support her and Tang Song to invest.

However, for the sake of team stability and the bright future promised by Gongying Technology, we ultimately gave up this opportunity.

Tang Song Wei Xiao and shook his head, saying firmly, "It's alright. The purpose of investment is to increase value as the company grows and becomes more profitable. If the founding team of the invested company has objections, that's a huge business risk. Even if you asked me to invest, I would refuse."

The Second Stage Growth Plan Task is to help him improve himself and complete three effective Capital Newcomer capital investments.

Tang Song decided to invest after watching Youjie Home Services ' roadshow at an investment exchange meeting and verifying that everything was correct.

I also want to use this project as a way to develop my personal abilities.

Since it was his first time personally handling such an investment, he hoped that this investment would yield a certain return and continuously generate positive feedback.

This will also give him more confidence in himself and help him improve himself.

Since the founding team of Youjie Home Services doesn't welcome him, why get involved in this mess?

Even for the sake of her best friends Xu Qing and Shen Yuyan, there's no need to lower herself.

Hearing his words, Shen Yuyan a sigh of relief, but for some reason felt a sense of unease.

It was probably because Tang Song's confidence, composure, and honesty were so touching that she was deeply moved.

If she had such a partner, that would be a very happy thing.

After pinching her thigh to clear her mind of distractions, Shen Yuyan sat up straight.

Now that things have come to this, what she needs to do next is to complete the Angel Round of Youjie Home Services as soon as possible.

Only with sufficient funds can one rapidly expand their scale and grow their operations.

Increase the company's valuation, and then consider exiting when the time is right.

"Actually, the domestic service industry has limited potential. I initially chose it because Zhang Tianqi already had existing business. If you are interested in investment, I can introduce you to a very promising project."

"Oh? Go ahead." Tang Song sat up straight and looked at her curiously.

Shen Yuyan grabbed Xu Qing's arm and whispered, "It's the Micro-Drama we just talked about. The company's shareholder and General Manager is my college classmate. Qing Qing has decided to switch jobs to this company and is currently going through the handover process."

Feeling the pressure on her arm, Xu Qing hummed in response and quickly pulled a business card from her pocket, handing it over. "He's also a classmate from our year, a really nice guy."

Tang Song reached out and took it.

Guo Liyuan, General Manager of Ordinary People Culture Media Co., Ltd.., Ltd.

Then, Shen Yuyan began to describe the company's situation in detail.

Huan Cheng International, headquartered in Qiaoxi District, primarily provides clients with one-stop integrated marketing services and media agency services.

Since the beginning of this year, we have been venturing into the field of high-quality Micro-Drama, partly to develop the content industry and partly to expand more channels for GG hosts to showcase their work.

We are currently actively working on Series A Funding.

It's clear that Shen Yuyan takes this matter very seriously and has put in a lot of effort.

I gained a detailed understanding of this media company and the entire micro -Short Drama Market.

It is clear and concise, without much subjective judgment involved.

Time Didi by.

Tang Song's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

After explaining what he had prepared, Shen Yuyan said, "So? Want to consider it? To be honest, it's only because I don't have any money right now that I'm involved; the chances of making money are very high."

Tang Song was silent for a moment, then nodded and said, "It is indeed a very promising field, and I am also very optimistic about the future of the Short Drama Market. Yuyan, could you create a group chat later? Guo Liyuan and I will have a good talk. I need to do due diligence first, and if there are no problems, we will participate in this Series A funding round for Ordinary People Media."

"Okay, I wish you a pleasant cooperation." Shen Yuyan smiled and raised her beverage bottle.

"Thanks."

The two touched hands lightly and took a sip.

Xu Qing, belatedly realizing what was happening, paused for a moment, then said with a displeased expression, "Hey, hey, hey! I'm the most important person in this collaboration, okay? How could you leave me out?"

Tang Song chuckled and waved the beverage bottle at her.

Xu Qing's mood instantly brightened, and she happily raised her mug.

Shen Yuyan reached out and patted her best friend's head, then touched it again with a speechless expression.

We chatted for a few more minutes about our fellow alumna, Guo Liyuan.

Tang Song checked the time and said goodbye.

This is my first time visiting their home, and now that I've achieved my goal, it's time to go back.

"Yan Yan, I'll go see Tang Song off."

"Be careful on the road."

"Bye-bye~" "Bye-bye~"

Watching the two figures disappear, the door was gently closed.

Shen Yuyan a long sigh, feeling a sudden emptiness in her heart.

I had a vague, uneasy feeling, as if I had lost something precious.

"Tap tap tap—"

She listlessly slipped on her slippers and went to the balcony, opened the window, and let the summer night breeze blow in.

Through the reflection in the window, she saw her expressionless self and the empty room.

She couldn't understand why she had suddenly become so sentimental.

Suddenly, I became anxious and depressed.

As she was thinking about this, two familiar figures appeared in her field of vision.

Tang Song and Xu Qing walked side by side toward the east gate of the residential area.

The two patted each other on the head from time to time, looking exceptionally intimate and natural.

Shen Yuyan's gaze drifted slightly into a daze.

Could it be that he's unhappy because he saw that Qing Qing has someone she likes?

This seems to be the most likely possibility, right?

She and Xu Qing have known each other since junior high school. They watched anime together, studied together, and got into the same high school and university...

They have been inseparable for more than a decade.

However, Tang Song was indeed very outstanding; his appearance, temperament, and abilities were all exceptional among his peers.

They are at least much more reliable than Zhang Tianqi and Hou Shaoyuan.

I also hope that his investment will yield good returns.

She bit her lip, and for some reason, the feeling of irritation grew stronger.

"I'll drop you off here. My car is parked up ahead."

"I'm sorry, Tang Song." Xu Qing said obediently, her hands hanging down in front of her. "I asked you to invest before, but then I went back on my word. Whatever the reason, I've let you down."

Tang Song suddenly stopped in his tracks and said expressionlessly, "What if I don't accept your apology, Qing Qing?"

Xu Qing was stunned for a moment, then stammered, "This... this... what do I need to do for you to accept it?"

She secretly glanced at Tang Song's expression, wondering if she would only be forgiven if she posted sexy cosplay photos again.

Tang Song smiled, took a step forward, and looked at Xu Qing's lovely face.

The fresh body scent mixed with the smell of skincare and cosmetics smells very nice.

"How about this, let's take a few more cosplay outfits when we take photos, so I can practice my photography skills properly, like those game characters you used to cosplay when you were in school."

Xu Qing's face immediately turned rosy, and she shook her head with her eyes closed, saying, "We need to change clothes? Does that mean we have to get a hotel room? No... no way..."

That wretched little Songzi! You already have a clingy girl like Xiao Jing! And you still want to drag me to a hotel room!

No way! Absolutely not!

(⊙o⊙)...

Upon hearing the words "book a room," Tang Song's eyes lit up; it was indeed a great suggestion.

"Qing Qing, have you thought this through? I might become a shareholder of Ordinary People Culture Media Co., Ltd.. in a while. You don't want to lose the job you just got, do you?"

After saying that, Tang Song Wei Xiao and looked at the cosplayer alumnus.

He gestured with his eyes: Please begin your performance!

Whenever I'm with Xu Qing, I can't help but want to tease her.

She's probably just really funny, entertaining, and easy to bully.

He now understands why so many of his college classmates regarded her as their White Moonlight.

Xu Qing pouted, looking up at Tang Song with a somewhat aggrieved expression, but her gaze gradually became unfocused.

His face was very, very close to hers.

A high, straight nose, thin lips, and a clear, smooth jawline.

He leaned forward slightly, his sharp, piercing eyes fixed on hers.

The evening breeze tousled their hair, making it dance freely in the dim light.

This scene is just like the male and female protagonists in a novel, romantic and beautiful.

Xu Qing's mouth opened wider as she unconsciously immersed herself in the character from the novel.

Looking at the handsome male lead in front of her, she said in a gentle and shy voice, "Okay, I promise you."

Tang Song was still a little unaccustomed to not seeing the performance of the drama queen Xu Qing.

Somewhat listlessly. "That's good. We'll set a time after you start working here."

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Xu Qing raised her head slightly, her eyes gentle.

Tang Song blinked, feeling that Xu Qing was acting strangely, as if she had become a different person.

Could it be that he is possessed by an evil spirit?

After hesitating for a moment, Tang Song reached out and patted her pert little bottom. "Qing Qing, are you alright?"

Feeling the attack on her buttocks, Xu Qing shuddered violently, instantly snapping out of her fantasy.

Covering her flushed face with both hands, she said somewhat angrily, "How could you do this? You're molesting me! You should know I'm a licensed legal professional, watch out..."

That jerk, Xiao Songzi! He actually spanked me! Aaaaaaah!

Don't I, Xu Qing, have any pride?

Before she could finish speaking, she saw Tang Song holding two pieces of paper and waving them in front of her.

Xu Qing gradually stopped talking, and her big, dark eyes subconsciously looked over.

Immediately afterward, I saw keywords such as "Destined With Yu" and "Concert Invitation," and my eyes widened even more.

She swallowed hard, exclaiming incredulously, "These are tickets to Su Yu Yancheng's concert? June 20th?"

"Hmm, I remember you're a fan of Su Yu. Here are two, would you like them?"

"I want it! Give it to me! Tang Song, give it all to me!" Xu Qing nodded vigorously and reached out to grab the tickets with both hands.

Tang Song smiled, stopped teasing her, and released her fingers. "Thank you for your hospitality tonight, Qing Qing. Goodnight."

"Good night! Drive carefully! I'll contact you after I book a room!" Xu Qing bowed deeply, showing great sincerity.

Watching Tang Song's figure disappear, Xu Qing excitedly kissed her concert ticket, jumping and shouting.

Hmph! Little Songzi! For Su Yu's sake, I'll forgive you for now!

Yan Yan! Your best friend has finally made it big! I can take you to Su Yu Concert now!