Zheng Qiu Dong, Shangguan Qiuya

Star Garden Residential Area.

"Bye-Bye."

"Bye-bye~, take care on your way, senior."

Watching the Bentley Continental disappear from sight, Yao Lingling slung her tote bag over her shoulder and walked into the building with her head down.

Gradually, their pace quickened.

"Ta-da!"

The motion-activated lights in the hallway turned on one by one, and we quickly reached the 5th floor.

Standing in front of the gate, Yao Lingling rubbed her burning cheeks, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down.

But the scenes inside the car kept flashing before my eyes.

In the pitch-black carriage, a long, slender, and smooth hand gently kneaded.

Although it only lasted for a brief ten seconds, and was through her clothes and a 4cm mat, it made her body and soul tremble.

The feeling was indescribable; it felt like my heart was about to jump out of my chest.

"Click—" The door was suddenly pushed open a crack.

Two heads peeked out.

"Ah!" Yao Lingling was startled and took a step back, her hair standing on end.

"Hey, what are you two doing! Don't you know you can scare someone to death?! Seriously!"

Li Shumin blinked, a teasing look on her face, and said, "I've been waiting for you for several minutes, why aren't you coming in? Did you do something shameful?"

"Get lost! You're the one who did something shameful!" Yao Lingling blushed as she opened the door, pushed the two people aside, and quickly walked inside.

I changed my shoes and went to the living room.

Zhang Jiahong asked blankly, "Ling Ling, Minmin said that Senior Tang Song is a billionaire and the owner of Lanfeng International Hotel. Is that true?"

She initially thought Li Shumin was joking and didn't take it seriously.

But just now, when I saw Tang Song, a senior student, actually driving Bentley Continental to bring Ling Ling back, my mind went blank for a second.

They haven't even realized it yet.

"That's true..." Yao Lingling made a helpless gesture. "Actually, when he gave Su Yu Concert tickets and birthday gifts before, we had already made some wild guesses, so it's not too surprising."

After receiving the luxury Qixi Gift Box last time, Zhang Jiahong joked that Tang Song might be a hidden tycoon.

After all, it wouldn't make sense to casually give away a gift worth tens of thousands of yuan unless one has a net worth of tens of millions.

"Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap!" Zhang Jiahong's eyes widened. "I... I was just talking nonsense before, who knew... this... no wonder he was able to help me get the offer from Huashang Apparel!"

Looking at Yao Lingling, she also felt that things were a bit surreal.

They had previously kept Tang Song as Electronic Pet, but who would have thought that this Electronic Pet would actually be a dragon.

The key point is that Ling Ling's luck is truly unparalleled.

Li Shumin nodded seriously and said, "It really is damn good! But it's true."

After a moment, Zhang Jiahong rubbed her temples. "No, no, my mind is a bit muddled. Let me calm down."

Li Shumin smacked her lips excitedly and said, "From now on, does that mean we have top-tier connections? The owner of Lanfeng International Hotel is our friend, how prestigious is that!"

Yao Lingling quickly said, "Hey, hey, hey, don't spread rumors! Keep it low-key! Keep it low-key!"

"Don't worry, I was just fantasizing." Li Shumin suddenly leaned forward, leering, and said, "Ling Ling, tell me the truth, you two went for a drive for over an hour tonight, really nothing happened?"

"No!" Yao Lingling shook her head seriously.

Li Shumin sighed regretfully, "Sigh, I was hoping to ask you what it felt like to have close contact with Male God like Tang Song. What a pity."

"Well, I've been busy all day and I'm so tired. I'm going to lie down on the bed for a bit," Yao Lingling said, and quickly went into the bedroom.

I closed the door and casually put my bag down.

Yao Lingling collapsed onto the bed, closed her eyes, and twisted her body, her mind filled with erotic thoughts.

I let my mind wander like that for a while.

"Buzz buzz buzz—" The Mobile Phone on the bedside table started vibrating.

Yao Lingling quickly sat up, picked up her Mobile Phone and glanced at it, her smile gradually fading.

[Xiao Mingxuan]

After hesitating for a moment, I answered the phone.

Soon, Xiao Mingxuan's deep, hoarse voice came through the receiver. "Hello, Ling Ling."

Yao Lingling quickly asked, "President Xiao, are you alright?"

"It's nothing." Xiao Mingxuan paused for a moment. "I'm sorry, what happened today... it's all because of me."

Yao Lingling said in a light voice, "Hey, it's alright, it's all a misunderstanding, it's all in the past. Let's focus on preparing for the big event next Wednesday, and look forward to Beautiful Dream achieving great things!"

Through the receiver, Xiao Mingxuan's somewhat rapid breathing could be heard.

Yao Lingling asked with concern, "Hello? President Xiao? Are you alright?"

After a while, Xiao Mingxuan's voice came through the receiver again. "Thank you, Ling Ling. You're a very good girl, especially in terms of personality. Every time I'm with you or we chat, I get a lot of emotional value from each other. I..."

Understanding the implication in Xiao Mingxuan's words, Yao Lingling interrupted with a playful laugh, "Wow, I didn't expect I to be so outstanding in President Xiao's eyes! Thank you for the praise, boss. I will continue to work hard and strive for excellence!"

Xiao Mingxuan was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Okay, I'm glad you're alright. Bye."

"Bye-Bye."

After hanging up the phone, Yao Lingling let out a long sigh of relief.

She truly treated Xiao Mingxuan as a friend.

She could tell that the other person had their own reasons for their predicament.

So even if Wen Qiuyue went too far today, she wouldn't resent Xiao Mingxuan.

I just lay on the bed and spaced out for a while.

The Mobile Phone screen lit up again.

[Tang Song: "I'm home. Goodnight, go to sleep early."]

After quickly replying to the message, Yao Lingling jumped out of bed, tied her hair into a neat ponytail, and strode towards the bathroom.

She has a naturally open-minded and cheerful personality, and doesn't dwell on many things, always thinking positively about the future.

What she needs to do now is to work hard to improve herself and strive to become a well-known fashion designer as soon as possible!

Yeah, and while you're at it, work on your glutes too!

September 11, 2023, Monday, cloudy, 21~28℃.

The 8th floor of the headquarters office building of Huashang Apparel, the Chairman's Office.

He Zhihui leaned back lazily on the sofa, his Mobile Phone spinning on his fingertips. "Dad, Director Lin and I talked for a long time last night. He hopes to promote cross-shareholding between Yingqu Media and Huashang Apparel."

"That's impossible." He Jingping took a sip of tea and shook his head. "Let's discuss this again after the joint venture has achieved some results. Are their terms still the same?"

"Hmm." He Zhihui shrugged. "Their bottom line is a 51% stake, meaning they must control the joint venture, but they're willing to let me be CEO. Right now, traffic is king. Our supply chain and equipment aren't particularly outstanding in their eyes, and the production lines in the south aren't bad either."

He Jingping put down his teacup, his brows furrowed slightly, and he fell into deep thought.

He Zhihui leaned forward. "Dad, are you worried about Tang Song?"

"Hmm." He Jingping nodded. "I've had people contact him several times these past few days, but the replies have all been perfunctory."

"Ha, he really thinks he's something!" He Zhihui crossed his legs and sneered, "He rejected our cooperation and now he wants to hold us by the throat. At least within Huashang Apparel, he can't cause any trouble."

He Jingping Pondered for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Let's wait and see. Peace is the best policy."

Tang Song holds 35% of the shares and has two seats on the board of directors, giving it veto power over major matters.

He didn't want things to get too ugly with the other party.

If all else fails, the joint venture can avoid involvement in core businesses or assets in the early stages, but this will slow down the development of the joint venture.

Just then.

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

He Jingping called out loudly, "Please come in."

Immediately afterward, the company president Wu Wei, strode in.

"Mr. Wu!" He Zhihui stood up and greeted him warmly.

Wu Wei nodded and sat down next to He Jingping, his expression serious. "Director He, Chairman Tang just sent six people to the company to request an audit of the financial data, and he wants our cooperation."

"Oh?" He Jingping frowned slightly. "What does he mean? Does he think the company has harmed his shareholder interests? And he wants to audit the accounts?"

Wu Wei shook his head. "Among them is Zhao Xingzhi Quan Jing Law Firm, whom I know well. According to him, Chairman Tang just wants to understand the company more thoroughly."

He Zhihui complained in a low voice, "This is a critical moment for Huashang Apparel. Such a high-profile audit will only slow down the company's operational efficiency and damage its market image if word gets out!"

"There's nothing we can do; we can't refuse," Wu Wei said seriously. "As a shareholder and director, Chairman Tang has the right to know."

He Jingping tapped the armrest of the sofa and said in a deep voice, "Then notify the Finance Department to cooperate with the investigation, and have Director Li follow up personally."

"Understood, Director He, rest assured, I will make the arrangements." Wu Wei nodded and got up to leave.

The office door closed again.

He Zhihui couldn't help but mutter a few curses.

He had a very bad impression of Tang Song. Apart from Lin Mu Xue, the main reason was that Tang Song was extremely disrespectful to him during their last meeting, and even completely disregarded him.

Now is a crucial time for him to take over Huashang Apparel, and he is looking forward to making achievements in the joint venture.

The Tang Song, which blocked his progress, undoubtedly became "enemies" in his eyes.

"Dad, do you think he's trying to find out something so he can use it as an excuse to make trouble for us and demand that we hand over our production line to Songmei Clothing?"

"Let him investigate slowly then. Our financial data is fine." He Jingping waved his hand. "Alright, stop standing there like an idiot. Go and receive the people sent by Tang Song and see what they're up to."

"Alright, leave it to me!" He Zhihui replied, picked up the cigarettes his father had placed on the coffee table, and strode out of the office.

4 p. m.

Yan Province Financial Center, 50th floor.

In the conference room.

"Mr. Tang, we have conducted a preliminary analysis of Huashang's financial statements over the past three years..."

"The plan is to use the DCF Method and relative valuation method for cross-validation. The core variables of the DCF model have been determined, including revenue growth rate, net profit margin, capital expenditure, and WACC..."

Geraint), the person in charge of equity acquisition at Huashang Apparel, stood in front of the projection screen and reported on the progress of the project.

Tang Song, wearing glasses, listened attentively, occasionally raising his own questions.

Although he acquired a great deal of knowledge in finance and economics during his time as a "Learning God Badge," he only knew it but was unable to apply it flexibly to real-world situations.

This acquisition and controlling stake is also a valuable experience for him.

Moreover, he has great trust in Rongliu Capital's professional team, especially since Tang Jin Family Office is among the shareholders.

After the nearly one-hour meeting ended, everyone left.

Tang Song pushed open the office door and immediately saw Assistant Lin sitting quietly on the sofa, waiting.

Wearing a women's suit, she certainly had the air of a financial elite in this environment.

"Mr. Tang, you've arrived." Lin Mu Xue quickly stood up, a bright smile on her face.

Tang Song casually closed the door, Wei Xiao, and nodded slightly.

Lin Mu Xue handed over the documents in her hand, "The due diligence team has moved into Huashang Apparel and will focus on investigating assets and liabilities. It will all be completed this week."

"Thank you for your hard work." Tang Song took the documents and sat down opposite her.

He breathed in the fresh, moist scent emanating from his female assistant while flipping through the documents.

In order to gain control of Huashang Apparel as quickly as possible, he adopted a three-pronged approach.

On the one hand, it conducted due diligence on Huashang Apparel again in its own name to find the best way to dilute its equity.

On the other hand, they contacted Dingyun Investment and Chengrong Group under the name of Rongliu Capital.

On the other hand, they contacted six minority shareholders under the name of Juqing Huijin to negotiate the acquisition of shares.

The biggest advantage of Juqing Huijin is its secrecy. As Trust Company, the minority shareholders cannot find any information about themselves, which minimizes the risk of alerting them.

Once all the transactions are completed, he can directly reorganize the board of directors.

After Tang Song finished reading it.

Lin Mu Xue hesitated for a moment, then said softly, "Mr. Tang, He Jingping has been running Huashang Apparel for many years, and everyone in the company is his loyal follower. Even if you control the board of directors, it will probably be difficult to truly control the company. I think we need to prepare in advance and formulate a plan to reshuffle the company."

Tang Song raised his eyebrows and nodded approvingly. "Not bad, Assistant Lin, your thinking is very clear."

Lin Mu Xue smiled slightly, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes. "It's all thanks to Mr. Tang's excellent guidance."

In fact, she only had a superficial understanding of these materials and work arrangements.

To ensure everything went perfectly, she frequently consulted Zhang Lili.

This friend, who used to work at a foreign investment bank, was exceptionally capable and provided her with a great deal of help.

Tang Song smiled and pointed to his desk, "Go to the leftmost drawer of my desk and bring me the folder inside."

"Okay!" Lin Mu Xue stood up and walked towards the desk in her high heels.

Her figure was elegant, her waist swayed gently, and her outfit today gave her a cool and charming aura.

She gently placed the folder on the coffee table in front of Tang Song, and then instead of returning to her original position, she stood quietly beside him.

Tang Song opened the folder, which contained a series of resumes.

The person at the very top is Wu Wei, President of Hua Chang Apparel Co., Ltd.., Ltd.

Wu Wei graduated from the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management with a bachelor's degree and then went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the America to pursue an MBA.

After graduation, I joined McKinsey Consulting, focusing on the consumer goods and retail industry, where I accumulated extensive experience in strategic planning and operations management.

In 2014, he met He Jingping at an Industry Summit and subsequently joined Huashang Apparel, initially serving as Strategic Director, where he led the company's digital transformation and supply chain optimization. In 2017, he was promoted to Vice President, responsible for brand operations and marketing, and in 2022, he succeeded He Jingping as President.

Although He Jingping stepped down as CEO, he still controls the company's daily operations, and Wu Wei has to report to him on many things.

According to internal documents from De Ju Ren He, Wu Wei is adept at weighing pros and cons, possesses outstanding abilities, and is ambitious in his career.

However, He Jingping is grooming his son He Zhihui to gradually gain power, which poses a significant threat to Wu Wei's position.

At 42, he was at the peak of his career and craved greater influence and a larger stage.

This is the biggest point of contention.

Besides Wu Wei, all of Huashang Apparel's middle and senior management have been targeted by De Ren's headhunting team, and a full background check is currently underway.

Keep what should be kept, and replace what should be replaced directly.

"This is... Mr. Wu's resume." Lin Mu Xue pursed her lips, surprised, "The information is so detailed, there's even a personality analysis?"

"Yes, he's the first target." Tang Song nodded slightly, then took out a business card from his pocket and handed it over. "Tomorrow, can you pick someone up from the airport and settle him in at the Lanfeng International Hotel?"

Lin Mu Xue quickly replied, "Okay!"

Lin Mu Xue took the high-quality black and gold business card, looked down at it, and stared blankly for a moment.

Zheng Qiudong, Chairman of De Ju Ren He Consulting Co., Ltd.., Ltd.

As Tang Song's assistant, and having worked in the financial company for so long, she naturally knew about De Ju Ren He.

Moreover, many employees, including Zhang Lili, were recruited by De Ren.

It is the largest human resources consulting and executive search service company in China, and has been selected as one of Fortune Huaxia's most valuable consulting service brands for three consecutive years.

Of course, with the expansion of its business in recent years, De Ren now covers the entire consulting ecosystem.

There is even a government and public affairs advisory department that is directly involved in the planning of national special economic zones.

The chairman of such a company must be of a very high status and position; he is a true social celebrity and a prominent figure who frequently appears in various news reports.

Looking at the business card in her hand, Lin Mu Xue felt a surge of excitement, once again experiencing the glory of being Tang Song's assistant.

We absolutely have to take a group photo tomorrow and share it on Little Red Book, Douyin, and Shen Yuyan.

That will definitely raise your social standing.

Tang Song put down the folder and suddenly asked, "By the way, Assistant Lin, do you have Liu Jiayi's phone number?"

Lin Mu Xue quickly composed herself and said softly, "Yes, I specifically asked Jia Yi for her contact information before."

"That's good. Have her drive you to pick up Zheng Qiudong tomorrow."

"Huh?" Lin Mu Xue was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, thank you, Mr. Tang!"

Yay! (^.^)Y Ya!!

Tomorrow's photos can be subtly enhanced with Rolls Royce Phantom, elevating the overall sophistication even further!

Hahaha.

Thinking of this, Lin Mu Xue's High Spirits, and a faint blush rose on her face.

Noticing her unusual behavior, Tang Song raised his eyebrows, reached out and put his arm around her waist, applying slight pressure.

Lin Mu Xue trembled and sat down.

Immediately afterwards, her lips were sealed, and her clothes began to become disheveled.

Standing nearly 200 meters in the air, the view outside the window is a beautiful cityscape.

While enjoying Lin Mu Xue's attentiveness, Tang Song pondered his overall plan for Huashang Apparel.

To ensure the plan went perfectly, he specifically called Zheng Qiudong over.

I'll also take this opportunity to meet my "best friend in the game".

Imperial Capital, headquarters of Smiling Holdings.

In the bustling office area, the sounds of keyboard typing and telephone ringing blend together.

The crisp, rhythmic footsteps approached from afar.

Everyone stopped what they were doing and took the initiative to greet each other.

With a friendly smile on her face, Shangguan Qiuya walked lightly towards a corner of the office area.

Noticing the commotion, Xiao Jing, who was idly browsing the chat, quickly looked up and greeted with a smile, "Assistant Shangguan! Good afternoon!"

Shangguan Qiuya nodded gently and said in a mild tone, "Xiao Jing, come with me to the small conference room."

"Okay." Xiao Jing quickly stood up and followed.

The two walked into the temporary meeting room next to the office area, one after the other.

The room wasn't large, but it was simply and brightly furnished, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the bustling streets of the Imperial Capital.

Shangguan Qiuya gestured for Xiao Jing down, and then gracefully sat down opposite her.

Xiao Jing blinked and said Tian Tian, "Older Sister Shangguan, your outfit is so beautiful today, and your makeup is so nice too. You're practically the epitome of a career goddess!"

"Thank you." Shangguan Qiuya smiled gently, looking at her with bright eyes. "Xiao Jing, your group training has ended. Congratulations, you did an excellent job."

"Ah!" Xiao Jing immediately stood up, bowed sincerely, and thanked her, "Thank you so much, sister! I'm truly grateful for your help and guidance all this time! You've given me so much help not only at work but also in life! I really don't know how to express my gratitude!"

"No need to be so polite, please sit down."

"Sister, I bought you a gift, but I forgot to bring it today. How about we have dinner together after get off work, and then you can pick it up from my place?"

"Okay, thank you Xiao Jing."

Shangguan Qiuya looked at her with a smile, keenly noticing the change in how the other person addressed her—from "Assistant Shangguan" to "Sister".

This little sister is indeed clever.

Even if they don't have much ambition in their careers, they can still make the most appropriate choices at crucial moments.

After leaving Smiling Holdings, the two no longer had a superior-subordinate colleague relationship.

Calling her "sister" at this point clearly indicates that she wants to take their relationship to the next level.

The two chatted for a while longer, in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Halfway through the conversation, Shangguan Qiuya suddenly said, "By the way, I'm going to Yancheng on a business trip tomorrow. When you come home in a couple of days, we can get together in Yancheng."

"Really? That's great!" Xiao Jing said with a smile. "I'll treat you well, sister. By the way, has your accommodation been arranged?"

"Yes, I'll stay at the Lanfeng International Hotel."

"Oh, that's great! My house is very close by, I'll go visit my sister then!"

"Hehe, okay." Shangguan Qiuya looked into her eyes and said seriously, "There's one more thing. Tomorrow morning, the Director Jin will meet with a few of you. I specifically recommended you to her, and I hope you'll do well."

"Hiss—" Xiao Jing took a deep breath, her eyes bursting with bright light.

As a seasoned anime fan, she greatly admires Jin Meixiao, who is as ethereal as an anime heroine.

In her mind, Jin Meixiao is like "Empress Boa Hancock" from the anime, powerful, elegant, and impeccable.

Her biggest wish during this training trip to Imperial Capital was to meet this "Empress" of the business world in person.