The Threshold to Getting Close to Him

Pleasant music filled the villa, where the temperature was just right.

Qian Lele sat down on the sofa with Tang Song, looking at the gorgeous decorations and furnishings around her, her face filled with curiosity, nervousness and joy.

Ding Yao moved the fruit platter and snacks from the coffee table in front of her. "Have some fruit first. A few friends haven't arrived yet. The birthday party starts at 7:30. Lele, you look absolutely stunning today! So beautiful!"

Qian Lele clenched her hands on her thighs, somewhat awkwardly saying, "No... Yaoyao, you're exaggerating."

"Just telling the truth!"

As the two were talking, Ding Yao happily opened the gift Qian Lele had given her—a very beautiful gold earring.

Tang Song presented her with an LV Scarf, the color and style of which were both excellent.

After sincerely thanking her, she put on the earrings, happily took a few selfies, and shared them on her Moments.

Knowing this friend's financial situation makes the gift all the more precious.

That's why she likes Qian Lele so much.

If you treat her well, she will definitely repay you tenfold and never disappoint you.

When I worked part-time at the coffee shop in the school's entrepreneurship base, Qian Lele helped me a lot on several occasions.

It was through repeated interactions that she came to accept him as a good friend.

Only then would they be willing to introduce their friends to the other party.

A series of hurried footsteps sounded as Ding Yao's friends returned, their expressions quite complicated.

The boy with the buzz cut nudged Zhang Haoyu with his shoulder and whispered, "Haoyu, this situation is a bit tricky. You might not have a chance."

Mei Qi covered her mouth and chuckled, "I agree with Su Minghao's opinion. Your charm contest is over. I declare Lele's male companion the winner!"

The other girls nodded in agreement. "We agree!"

"Haoyu, I can only say you're too young. Her aura is just too amazing; you can't compare."

"But to be fair, Qian Lele looks really beautiful today!"

Zhang Haoyu grinned, picked up a glass of wine from the buffet table, took a sip, and said with a somewhat bitter expression, "Let me tell you, he wasn't like this the last time we met. Who the hell would have thought he'd be such a cunning old fox pretending to be weak!"

With his buzz cut, Su Minghao put his arm around Zhang Haoyu's shoulder and said casually, "That's not necessarily true. What if his car is just borrowed to make a show of things? There are actually quite a few people like that."

A girl suddenly said, "I don't think so!"

"How do you know? Do you know him?"

The girl glanced in Tang Song's direction and whispered, "You're all too focused on his looks. Didn't you notice how expensive his watch is?"

"What kind of watch is he wearing?"

"I don't know the specific model of the Patek Philippe complicated chronograph watch, but the price should be around one million yuan."

"What if it's a fake watch?" Su Minghao scratched his head, looking completely unconvinced.

The girl paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "I just feel that this guy is so handsome, he definitely isn't the kind of person who's fake!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Good looks are everything, I believe that too!"

After a moment, the girls exchanged smiles and spontaneously gathered around Ding Yao and Qian Lele.

Their attitude became very enthusiastic.

"Hello, Lele, welcome, welcome!"

"Hi Lele, I'm Zhang Yaming. This is our first time meeting. I've only seen your photos on Yaoyao's Moments before. You look much better in person!"

"I also have one of your camellia cloaks, but it doesn't look as good as yours."

Although I was chatting with Qian Lele, my eyes would unconsciously drift towards Tang Song's position.

Du Jiao licked her lips and couldn't help but walk over.

Ultimately, they still want to chat with handsome guys.

Duan Fang stood awkwardly in the corner, unsure whether to sit or leave, and no one paid her any attention.

Seeing this, the boys all wore expressions of utter exasperation.

This is a classic case of betraying one's principles for the sake of beauty! So true!

Feeling the unprecedented enthusiasm around her, Qian Lele was a little uncomfortable and responded politely and passively.

Tang Song smiled knowingly and took the initiative to start a conversation with them.

"This camellia shawl cape really suits Lele. The camellia is one of the iconic elements of the Chanel brand, representing a pure and elegant image..."

Tang Song sat elegantly on the sofa, speaking eloquently with a calm and confident expression.

The conversation started with luxury goods, then moved on to the interior design of a birthday party, and then to university life, naturally drawing Qian Lele into the conversation.

Occasionally, she would use a humorous tone to joke with Qian Lele, allowing Ding Yao's friends to easily and happily join in the fun and banter.

His eyes were deep and bright, and his lips had beautiful lines.

When the corners of her mouth turn up slightly, her lips are red and her teeth are white, like the warm spring sun.

Several girls couldn't take their eyes off her, their cheeks flushed.

This darn heartbeat!

How can there be a guy with such a handsome smile!

Looking at Tang Song, who was handling things with ease and attracting everyone's attention, Qian Lele's eyes shone with admiration.

She had always known that Tang Song was outstanding. His superb sketching skills and professional techniques, his sincere and insightful conversations, and his focused and serious learning attitude all proved his extraordinary nature.

However, the Tang Song today present a completely different picture.

No longer silent and reserved, it seemed to be radiating light.

Ding Yao stole a glance at Tang Song's cold and handsome face, her heart still racing uncontrollably.

She's not obsessed with looks, nor is she love-struck.

But this guy is just so charming!

Her figure and facial features were simply impeccable, even better than those of the celebrities she had ever seen.

As an art student, she has a clearer understanding of body proportions and facial features.

Broad shoulders, narrow waist, long legs, clearly defined muscle lines, definitely has abs!

Her skin is delicate and her features are outstanding.

Especially his nose, with its great contours and height.

The height of the bridge and bridge of his nose under the light makes it look like he's been contoured, extending directly to his eye sockets, adding to his sharp eyebrows and eyes, and giving him a sense of depth and aggression.

He's just undeniably handsome without any skill whatsoever.

Needless to say, her temperament and demeanor are impeccable; every gesture exudes composure.

She felt that the other person was on another level, completely accommodating them.

Lele! Where did you find such a gem of Male God?! He's absolutely amazing!

Time passed slowly.

Several more friends who were attending the birthday party arrived at the party venue.

Among them were Ding Yao's university classmates, who all looked astonished upon seeing the elegant and radiant Qian Lele.

Then she noticed Tang Song, who was sitting next to her and had a refined and elegant demeanor.

At 7:30 p. m., as the music changed.

The birthday party officially began.

"Da-da-da" The sound of fireworks exploding echoed continuously in the party venue.

Ding Yao held a large bouquet of flowers and accepted everyone's blessings.

The atmosphere became exceptionally lively.

Mini-games, sharing fun facts, taking photos, turning off the lights, making a wish, blowing out candles, cutting the cake...

Let the feast begin!

"Clink-clack~~" The sound of glasses clinking together rang out continuously.

Qian Lele took a sip of the Tian Tian juice, a joyful and auspicious smile on her face.

Before she knew it, she had many new friends on WeChat.

She was also able to chat and laugh with Ding Yao's friends, completely immersing herself in the atmosphere of the event.

The intelligent woman naturally understood the reason.

In the past, when they talked about topics, they never cared about their own thoughts or whether they could join in.

The appearance of Tang Song completely reversed the situation, indirectly making her one of the focal points.

"Um... Tang Song, can I add you on WeChat?"

Hearing the sound, Qian Lele turned her head and saw Ding Yao's best friend Mei Qi standing next to her. She stuck out her tongue a little shyly.

Immediately afterwards, several more girls blushed and took out their Mobile Phone.

"I want to join too. I feel like you know a lot about Tang Song. I hope I can ask you for help if there's anything I don't understand in the future."

"Me too!"

In this atmosphere, Tang Song naturally did not refuse, after all, they had known each other before.

Qian Lele watched this scene quietly, without showing any unusual expression.

Seeing Tang Song being fawned over, Zhang Haoyu and the others sitting in the leisure and entertainment area exchanged glances, their expressions somewhat unpleasant.

Because of what happened before, they subconsciously regarded the Tang Song as "invaders" and "outsiders".

At this point, all the pretty girls and good friends in his circle were rushing to add him on WeChat, which made him feel quite uncomfortable.

Su Minghao's eyes flickered, and he suddenly suggested, "Let's go, let's go talk to him and have a drink with him."

The others immediately understood his intention.

Although they were young and impetuous, they were not idiots.

Even if he felt uncomfortable, he wouldn't cause trouble at Ding Yao's birthday party.

Besides, he drives Bentley and wears Patek Philippe.

Without knowing the details, no one went up to harass or mock them.

But since it's a birthday party, it's not a bad idea to have a few drinks together, right?

"Hehe, that sounds good! Let's go, everyone toast him!"

"Let's go! Let's beat him up! Get him drunk!"

Following that, Su Minghao took the lead, and the group of people jokingly joined in.

"Tang Song, my name is Su Minghao, I'm Yaoyao's friend. Come on, let's have a drink together!"

As Su Minghao spoke, he handed over a glass of red wine.

Tang Song glanced at the buzz-cut boy in front of him, then at the people around him, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

She gently shook her head and said, "I'm sorry, I have to drive later, so I won't drink."

After saying that, he raised the freshly squeezed juice in his hand and took a small sip.

Su Minghao raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "Give me some face, we can hire a driver for the car, let's be friends."

The boys next to them immediately joined in the commotion.

"Hey, don't be like that. It's okay for girls to add you on WeChat, but not for them to drink with us. That's discriminatory."

"Yeah, we can't do that!"

"Let's drink again next time we have the chance," Tang Song said casually, glancing at them with a calm and firm tone.

There wasn't much of an emotional fluctuation.

Today's main purpose was to accompany Qian Lele to Ding Yao's birthday party and fulfill this female college student's wish.

Given his current level and temperament, he naturally wouldn't waste his time on such trivial matters.

Moreover, a major battle awaits him that night.

I haven't eaten meat for half a month.

Thinking of my beautician friend's long legs and Eloquent Tongue, and then of Xiao Xue's madness and the tide, I had no mood to drink anymore.

I should conserve my energy to test my true strength and see if I can take on two opponents at once.

Upon hearing Tang Song's answer, Su Minghao and the others were stunned, and their expressions turned somewhat unpleasant.

I didn't expect them to be so disrespectful.

Noticing the subtle atmosphere, Qian Lele felt a chill run down her spine. She opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Just then, Ding Yao walked over quickly and gently nudged Zhang Haoyu and the others.

"Hey, hey, hey, it's my birthday today! Drink whatever you want, but don't force me to drink!"

Zhang Haoyu shrugged helplessly, "Fine, Tang Song is a bit aloof, so let's just forget about it."

Su Minghao swirled his wine glass. "He really is aloof. He won't even have a drink."

Others chimed in with a few joking remarks, but their reactions were relatively calm.

Just then, Zhang Haoyu's Mobile Phone suddenly vibrated.

He put down his wine glass, took it out to look at it, immediately answered the phone, and said loudly, "Hey, sis! Are you done with your work?"

Upon hearing his address, the surroundings gradually quieted down.

"Oh, we're all in Building 4. Minghao, Mei Qi, Xiao Ni are all here."

"There's still a while before it ends."

Zhang Haoyu's face instantly lit up with excitement. "Huh? Really? Okay, okay! I got it! Good!"

"Don't worry, sis! I know what's important!"

"Okay, bye-bye!"

After hanging up the phone, Ding Yao asked impatiently, "Haoyu! Is Sister Lili coming?"

Others also cast concerned glances their way.

Zhang Haoyu took a deep breath and said excitedly, "My sister just finished chatting. Xie Yue was originally going to personally take her home, but when he found out she was coming to Building 4 to eat cake, he suggested coming along for a bit. We won't stay long, just sit with my sister for two minutes and then leave."

Upon hearing his words, Ding Yao exclaimed "Ah!" her face flushed, "Young Master Xie is coming too! Sister Lili is awesome!"

"Holy crap! This birthday party is seriously amazing!"

"Yes, Yaoyao, you're so lucky!"

Immediately afterwards, a commotion arose in the living room, and people playing games in the entertainment area also curiously came over.

Soon, news about Handing Group and Xie Yue spread among the people.

Excitement appeared on everyone's faces.

As a well-known real estate developer in Yan Province, Handing Group possesses formidable strength and background.

Xie Yue, as the group's heir and vice president, is naturally not comparable to ordinary Second-Generation Rich individuals like them.

Even their fathers couldn't compare.

Listening to the surrounding chatter, Zhang Haoyu, standing in the center of the crowd, was beaming with pride and smugness.

My sister is indeed someone of great influence; even someone like Xie Yue has to treat her with caution.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but look in the direction of Tang Song.

Ever since the other person arrived, the entire birthday party revolved around him, and Qian Lele was particularly attached to him, which inevitably made Zhang Haoyu feel resentful.

It's finally out now.

Then, I saw a calm and composed face.

Zhang Haoyu paused for a moment, then awkwardly looked away, feeling a sense of unease as if he had energy but nowhere to use it.

Su Minghao suggested, "Building 10 isn't far; it'll be quick by car. Let's go pick them up!"

"Hurry up!"

Soon, the villa's door was opened, and a cool breeze blew in.

Several men and women who knew Zhang Lili walked outside.

Knowing that an important person was coming, and sensing the atmosphere, Qian Lele's heart also became nervous.

Ding Yao stepped forward and grabbed her hand, smiling, "Lele, come along! I'll introduce you to Sister Lili later."

"I think I'll pass."

"Oh, come on, come on, just keep me company."

Qian Lele bit her lip, looked up at Tang Song, and met his calm and composed eyes.

For some reason, I suddenly felt less nervous.

It seems that as long as he is by my side, I feel exceptionally peaceful and safe.

"Brother Song, I'll go out with Yaoyao for a bit."

"Okay, go ahead." Tang Song nodded with a smile.

Ding Yao chuckled softly, pulled Qian Lele outside, and whispered to her about Zhang Lili's situation.

Hearing about the Mo Du Jiao Da Advanced Institute of Finance master's degree holders and elites from foreign financial institutions, Qian Lele's eyes were filled with envy.

After starting university, she also heard about the high salaries in the financial industry.

Top talents like Zhang Lili can expect a starting salary of 500,000 yuan upon graduation.

It was something she never dared to even think about.

Stepping out of the villa, a cool, damp evening breeze was blowing.

Qian Lele took a deep breath and stopped dwelling on these things.

"A car's coming in!" "Bentley Mulsanne, it must be Young Master Xie's, right?"

Qian Lele looked up and saw a black sedan slowly approaching, its wheels turning gently.

The high-grade paint shimmered with a deep luster under the light.

It looks grand and magnificent.

The car then stopped in front of the villa.

The crowd quickly gathered around.

The rear door slowly opened, and a man and a woman stepped out one after the other.

The man, around 30 years old, had a well-proportioned figure, strong features, and looked exceptionally dashing in casual clothes.

The woman appeared to be around 27 or 28 years old, dressed in a shirt and trousers, wearing gold-rimmed glasses. She was dignified, elegant, confident, and poised.

"Sister, you're here!" Zhang Haoyu said with an excited smile and a bright voice, "Mr. Xie."

Ding Yao quickly and warmly greeted them, "Sister Lili, Mr. Xie, welcome to my birthday party!"

Zhang Lili Wei Xiao and nodded, then briefly introduced the two of them to Xie Yue beside her.

"Yaoyao, right? Happy birthday." Xie Yue was very gentle and didn't put on airs at all.

Ding Yao said excitedly, "Thank you! It's my honor to have you here."

This is a truly important person; he actually came to the birthday party in person and wished himself a happy birthday.

I definitely need to find a way to take a group photo later and post it on Moments! To scare my parents!

Su Minghao quietly took half a step forward and said nervously, "Mr. Xie, Mr. Xie."

"Hello."

Seeing Xie Yue's indifferent reaction, Su Minghao felt a little disappointed.

His father owns a building materials company and has some cooperation with Handing Group. He had met them once before.

However, it's obvious that they have completely forgotten about this nobody.

That's normal, after all, he's still in college, and in the other person's eyes he's probably just a little kid.

They exchanged a few warm greetings.

Several people surrounded Xie Yue and Zhang Lili as they entered the villa.

The people in the hall quickly stood up and turned to look at them.

Ding Yao said excitedly, "Sister Lili, Mr. Xie have a seat. There's still plenty of cake; I'll cut you a piece."

"No need, we just finished eating not long ago." Zhang Lili smiled and shook her head, gesturing with her hand, and followed Xie Yue towards the sofa area.

The crowd's gazes followed.

Soon, he noticed a handsome and upright figure sitting on the sofa.

Because everyone was standing, Tang Song were particularly unique at this moment.

"Swish swish swish—" All eyes were drawn to him.

Qian Lele's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly walked towards Tang Song's direction.

Zhang Haoyu and the others were stunned for a moment, and strange expressions appeared on their faces.

Wow, you really are aloof!

Even though Young Master Xie is here, he's not even willing to stand up and welcome him. How impressive!

Ding Yao quickly said, "Mr. Xie, is there anything you'd like to drink? I'll get it for you."

Just then, Zhang Lili, who was standing next to her, suddenly stopped and stared in astonishment at the figure on the sofa.

After confirming that she hadn't misread it, a look of panic and shock flashed across her face.

Her pace quickened instantly, almost jogging, as she approached Tang Song, her voice trembling as she said, "Chairman Tang! Hello, I didn't expect to run into you here!"

As her voice faded, the surroundings fell silent instantly.

Qian Lele, who had just approached, instinctively stood still.

Everyone wore expressions of disbelief.

Xie Yue raised his eyebrows slightly, and his expression instantly became lively.

The person Zhang Lili treats with such seriousness is surnamed Tang—isn't this the person she's been looking for?

It's like searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly!

"Hello, Kylie." Tang Song nodded slightly, looking at her curiously.

When I overheard them discussing this before, the name "Lili" sounded very familiar.

We confirmed it immediately after meeting.

She is Kylie (Zhang Lili), who is in charge of project coordination with Lin Mu Xue in the Due Diligence Team.

It seems she's Xiao Xue's friend; she appeared on Xiaoxue's Moments before.

Zhang Lili pursed her lips and asked excitedly, "Are you here for Yaoyao's birthday party too?"

"Yes, I came with a friend." Tang Song stood up gracefully and casually, with a faint smile on her face.

The sound of footsteps "tap tap tap" rang out.

Immediately afterwards, a deep voice rang out. "Hello Mr. Tang. Tang, I am Xie Yue from Handing Group. It is an honor to meet you here."

"Hello Mr. Xie." Tang Song shook hands with him politely, her expression calm and composed.

Today, with just the Lanfeng International Five-Star Hotel, he is already a top figure in Yancheng.

Not to mention the equity stakes in Tang Zong Entertainment and Qingning Technology.

Their own level has long since transcended their original social circle.

He doesn't need to cater to any circles; rather, the circles should take the initiative to approach him, cater to him, and accommodate him.

To be honest, even the small circle of Second-Generation Rich like Zhang Haoyu and Ding Yao doesn't meet the threshold for getting to know him.

As the two shook hands.

The lobby on the first floor of the villa became increasingly quiet.

Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events.

Ding Yao swallowed hard, her head buzzing, not understanding what was happening.

Why does Xie Yue seem to have a lot of respect for the Tang Song?

And Sister Lili...

This financial elite, whom she considered exceptionally charismatic, appeared unusually cautious at this moment.

Let go.

Xie Yue smiled happily and looked at Zhang Lili, saying, "My luck seems to be very good today. I don't need to trouble you to help me make the connection anymore."

Noticing Tang Song's questioning gaze, Zhang Lili tried to steady her breathing.

Leaning slightly forward, he explained in a low voice, "Chairman Tang, Mr. Xie heard that you are very optimistic about the Short Drama Market and have the intention to invest in it. It just so happens that the short drama base project that Handing Group is developing has encountered some problems, so we have been trying to get in touch with you."

The news that Fanfu Suzi Media has completed a 24 million Series A Funding has caused quite a stir in related circles.

It's no secret that Juqing Huijin participated in due diligence.

However, the outside world does not know the full picture of Tang Song's identity, but one thing is certain: he had cash flow.

That's why the cash-strapped Handing Group approached him, wanting to get in touch with this Investment Newcomer in Yancheng.

However, as an ordinary employee, she was not qualified to act as a matchmaker for the other party.

She had originally planned to bring it up indirectly through Lin Mu Xue, but she wasn't very confident. She never expected to run into her here in this way.

It has to be said, Xie Yue is really lucky.