Xiao Jing-chan, Ganbatte!

Tuesday, September 12, 2023, cloudy, 20~27℃.

6 a. m.

The overcast sky seeped into the room through the gaps in the curtains, casting a dim and soft light.

Tang Song slowly opened his eyes, his consciousness gradually fading from the dream.

Last night, he had a particularly bizarre and interesting dream.

When he got home from work, Secretary Jin suddenly appeared in his bedroom and, without saying a word, pushed him onto the bed and started making out.

After a while, Secretary Jin suddenly told him to lie down so she could spank him, acting all high and mighty like a queen, with a belt in her hand.

Then she went on to describe in detail his illicit affairs with some women, and said that she would punish him for his womanizing and promiscuity.

Just as he was sweating profusely, Secretary Jin's mask suddenly fell off, revealing the shifty-eyed Xu Qing underneath.

Tang Song in the dream then realized that it was Xu Qing cosplaying Secretary Jin.

Enraged, Tang Song pinned her down and began to beat her violently with a belt.

Rubbing his forehead, Tang Song immediately realized that it was because he stayed up late last night watching "Wrong Room, Then Picked Up a Domineering CEO".

He recently contacted a car trading company, planning to send a car to Zhao Yachian and Xu Qing respectively.

To ensure a sufficient surprise, he planned to follow the previous pattern and directly look at the female protagonist's dream car in Xu Qing's novel.

I never expected Xu Qing to be so good at writing novels; I'm really captivated by him.

There happens to be a similar plot point in it.

The female villain "Liu Ruyan" makes her appearance and interacts with the male lead "Tang Song". She is caught by the female lead "Xu Yanqing" and then punished severely.

No way! I have to give Qing Qing a good spanking later, otherwise he won't be able to swallow this!

"Mmm... Brother..." A muffled murmur came from beside her ear, the voice soft and sweet with a hint of coquetry.

Tang Song turned his head slightly, his gaze falling on the beautician beside him.

Her eyelids parted slightly, revealing a hazy look in her eyes.

Her cheeks were flushed with a faint blush from sleep, and her lips were slightly pouting, giving her a childlike languidness.

Tang Song couldn't help but lean close to her neck and take a deep breath.

Her body wafted a pleasant fragrance, like morning dew mixed with the scent of some kind of flower, crisp yet warm.

It's incredibly addictive.

This system product is truly amazing!

The item is still active, meaning the beautician can continue to improve.

Tang Song gently patted her back and said softly, "It's still early, sleep a little longer."

Zhao Yachian did not answer, but simply hummed softly, her breathing becoming long and even again.

Tang Song carefully got out of bed, changed into sportswear, and began his daily self-discipline, accompanied by the notification sound of his bank card receiving funds.

I took the elevator downstairs.

Tang Song put on his Bluetooth headset and sent a voice invitation to Liu Qingning.

The voice call was connected. "Good morning, Qing Ning."

Soon, Liu Qingning's clear and sweet voice came through the earphones. "Good morning, Xiao Song, wait for me for two minutes, I'm getting dressed. I worked overtime last night for an internal sharing session, so I got up a little late today."

Tang Song chuckled and said, "I should have sent a video invitation."

"Dream on, I won't turn on the camera if that happens."

"Hmph, it's not like I haven't seen it before, I've even touched it."

"You bastard, don't say it!"

The two exchanged a few words.

Once Liu Qingning was all ready to go, Tang Song started jogging around the neighborhood.

We would chat from time to time about each other's work and life.

Since White Moonlight settled down at Qingning Technology, her daily routine has completely returned to normal.

The two of them went back to how they used to be in the Imperial Capital, starting their voice chat every morning after waking up.

However, in order to better manage his time, Tang Song could only schedule this time during his morning training. Otherwise, he would be too embarrassed to say many mushy things in front of the other wings.

After an hour of workout, Tang Song hung up the phone and returned to his large apartment.

In the bedroom, the blankets were neatly folded, and the entire room had been thoroughly cleaned, but the beautician was nowhere to be seen.

As you enter the walk-in closet, you can faintly hear the sound of running water from the bathroom.

Tang Song smiled, took off his wet sportswear, and pushed open the bathroom door.

Then, I saw the beautician filling the bathtub with water.

Hearing the voice behind her, Zhao Yachian immediately turned around with a bright smile on her face, "Brother Song, you're back."

Wearing a tank top and shorts, she looked both casual and sexy, her wine glass-like legs seemingly glowing.

Tang Song stepped forward, gently wrapped his arms around the beautician's waist, and kissed her on the cheek.

Breathing in the refreshing fragrance, she said softly, "Thank you for your hard work, Qianqian."

"It's not tiring at all, I'm very happy." Zhao Yachian shook her head vigorously and said in a coquettish tone, "Brother Song, your skin is a bit dry due to the changing seasons, you need to moisturize it. Come in and take a bath, I'll do a skincare routine for you."

Tang Song smiled and said, "Okay, then I'll trouble you, beautician friend."

Although his skin had received a beautician's blessing, becoming much smoother and more even, strictly speaking, it wasn't that great.

Skincare is definitely essential.

Soon, warm and comfortable hot water enveloped Tang Song, and the massage bathtub beneath him sprayed fine bubbles that patted his body.

A faint fragrance filled the bathroom.

Zhao Yachian sat beside him, wiped his face clean with a damp cotton cloth, squeezed out facial cleanser, and gently lathered it in her palm.

Her fingers were warm and soft as she massaged his chin, soothing his eyes, and then rubbed his forehead with her palms...

While Zhao Yachian was doing his skincare routine, she talked about interesting things happening around her and occasionally asked about his health and work.

Her rhythmic breathing gently brushed past his ear, allowing Tang Song, who had just finished exercising, to completely relax and Mo Mo enjoy the beautician's tenderness and care.

I don't know how much time has passed.

Tang Song suddenly said, "Qianqian."

"What's wrong, Brother Song?" Zhao Yachian's hands, which were massaging, slowed down a bit, and she leaned forward slightly.

"Actually, you're a very outstanding girl. I liked you the first time I saw you, back then..."

Then, Tang Song, with his eyes half-open, looked at the beautician's pretty face and began to tell her his impression of her.

In Partner Cultivation Plan Mission 6, Zhao Yachian is required to strengthen her self-awareness and self-confidence, clarify her inner thoughts, and achieve self-worth enhancement in both relationships and career.

Tang Song had not found an opportunity to speak, nor did he know how to make her understand and persist.

Zhao Yachian's proactive skincare and massage reminded him of the first time they crossed paths, and he also thought of the most suitable method for her.

As her lover, encourage her, affirm her value, and express your love and support for her.

Strictly speaking, Zhao Yachian can indeed be considered "outstanding," at least in terms of physical appearance, she has surpassed the vast majority of people.

At least Tang Song, who met her by chance, would have had a hard time winning over a girl like her if he didn't have the system.

Tang Song gently kneaded the stem of her wine glass, his voice soft. "Qianqian, from now on, I hope you can be more confident and see your own value and strengths more clearly. Whether in relationships or in your career, I will always be by your side, accompanying you as you grow. In short, I love you."

Zhao Yachian listened quietly to his words, and before she knew it, her eyes reddened, and she Mo Mo lowered her head.

Songmei Clothing on the 30th floor of Yunxi Building.

"The brand strategy team will first focus on user positioning and competitor analysis, then refine and expand upon existing fan profiles... planning to establish a tiered product matrix..."

"Wang Chuang, your content platform's [Hook Material Library] is doing a great job, keep expanding it..."

In the large conference room.

Tang Song stood in front of the projector, solemnly arranging the work.

The Brand Department has been initially established, with him personally in charge, and there are four Working Group below it.

Now that the basic staff is in place, the next step is the "foundation period for brand strategy," which is also the most crucial moment.

After the brief morning meeting ended.

The employees got up and left the meeting room one after another. Tang Song closed his laptop, turned around, and his gaze fell on Cheng Qiuqiu, who was standing there looking at him.

A look of confusion crossed his face. "You want to talk to me about something?"

"Hmm." Cheng Qiuqiu clenched her hands tightly, a nervous look on her face. "I've made some progress with the Visual Identity System for [HEYI STUDIO], and I'd like you to see if it works."

"Oh?" Tang Song raised an eyebrow. "So fast?"

Cheng Qiuqiu pursed her lips, not saying much, but her gaze towards him held a hint of expectation.

Tang Song put down what he was holding. "Come on, show it to me."

This was actually a joke, but clearly Cheng Qiuqiu didn't get it and just pointed to her laptop.

Tang Song strolled over to her side.

Cheng Qiuqiu immediately turned the laptop screen to face him and pressed the play button.

Immediately afterwards, the animation on the screen began to play, and Tang Song's eyes lit up instantly.

This is an animation created using Cinema 4D that dynamically depicts the design, adjustment, and evolution of a logo.

It started as a flowing ribbon, which slowly transformed into an abstract letter "H", which is the logo of [HEYI STUDIO]. It's beautiful, stylish, and sophisticated, and has a great feel to it.

After the animation finished playing, Cheng Qiuqiu whispered, "The main color scheme is Morandi pink and silver-gray. I made some minor adjustments to enhance the sense of sophistication while maintaining its approachability..."

After she finished speaking, Tang Song clapped his hands lightly and exclaimed in delight, "That's fantastic! It far exceeded my expectations!"

An excellent Visual Identity System can better shape a brand image and is very important for branding.

To be on the safe side, Tang Song specially arranged for an art consultant from Xingyun International to help Cheng Qiuqiu and her team create Visual Identity System.

Unexpectedly, before the art consultant even started her job and before the Brand Department was even established, Cheng Qiuqiu had already quietly completed the basic work, and done it so well.

Seeing Tang Song's genuine joy, Cheng Qiuqiu instantly breathed a sigh of relief. "Then I'll refine it a bit more on this basis and make our design manual first, so that the subsequent designs can be more standardized and faster."

Tang Song patted her shoulder with bright eyes, "Okay, I'll leave this to you. Good luck, Qiu Qiu!"

Cheng Qiuqiu's body trembled slightly, and she hummed in response.

The two chatted for a few more minutes about the details of the logo adjustments before getting up and walking outside.

Looking at Tang Song in front of her, Cheng Qiuqiu's lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't say anything.

Back at my workstation, I put my things away.

Cheng Qiuqiu leaned back in her office chair and gently rubbed her forehead.

Ever since that chance encounter with Tang Song on Huai'an Road, she had felt uneasy.

Nervous, uneasy, and afraid.

She really wanted to explain her relationship with Gao Junfeng to him, but she felt it wouldn't be appropriate to do so.

With mixed feelings, she has only slept 4 hours a day for the past two days, spending the rest of her time rushing to meet deadlines.

It's as if only by doing this can I soothe my emotions.

Now that I've finally gained his approval and done something insignificant for him, I feel much more at ease.

At the same time, a deep sense of fatigue suddenly washed over me.

Cheng Qiuqiu bit her lip, turned on the digital display, and continued working.

10:00 AM.

Imperial Capital, headquarters of Smiling Holdings.

Tian Jing stood in the elevator and adjusted the hem of her suit skirt in front of the mirrored wall.

To prepare for today's grand occasion, she specially changed into a business suit, pulled her hair back, and put on a more mature makeup look.

After all, the person I'm about to meet is "Empress - Director Jin".

"Ding—" The elevator doors slowly opened.

The female assistant next to him smiled and gestured, "Everyone, this way please."

Five outstanding middle-level leaders from the holding company walked out of the elevator one after another, their steps slow and deliberate, as if afraid of making the slightest noise.

Step into the softly lit conference room.

Tian Jing obediently sat down in her seat, placing her hands on the dark brown solid wood table, her back ramrod straight.

Her big, bright eyes couldn't help but wander around.

This is the top floor of the Smiling Holdings headquarters, which is also where Director Jin works daily.

As everyone waited anxiously, footsteps approached from afar.

The conference room door was suddenly pushed open, and everyone's eyes were instantly drawn to it.

A female assistant dressed in a black business suit walked in, carrying a stack of folders, looking capable and composed.

She stood still, turned slightly to the side, and looked behind her.

Immediately afterwards, a graceful figure appeared before everyone.

White silk shirt, dark blue high-waisted pencil skirt, nude pointed high heels.

Her standard "Director Jin outfit" perfectly accentuated her almost flawless figure.

Her long brown hair was piled up at the back of her head, with the roots standing up and fluffy. The hair on both sides was smooth and natural, revealing a stunningly beautiful face, delicate and gorgeous.

Her gaze calmly swept over everyone in the conference room. Her eyes were not oppressive, but they carried an invisible power that seemed to penetrate people's hearts.

"Tengtengteng—"

The five-person group instantly stood up excitedly, nervously exclaiming in unison, "Director Jin!"

Xiao Jing's eyes sparkled, and she instantly became a homebody!

(▽)

[Director Jin! The real Director Jin! A hundred times more beautiful than in photos! Isn't this the 'cold and aloof empress' character from anime? And an SSR-level one at that!]

Moreover, she noticed that Director Jin's hands were also very beautiful, definitely deserving of the title "comic book hands".

"Hmm." Secretary Jin nodded calmly, her eyes as clear and deep as autumn water, her clear and gentle voice carrying an undeniable authority, "Please be seated, everyone."

She then walked to the head of the conference table and bent down to sit down.

Her movements were elegant and composed, as if every detail had been meticulously designed.

The female assistant placed the folder in front of her, then stepped aside and said in a clear voice, "Please introduce yourself first."

Immediately afterwards, the five people stood up one after another and excitedly gave a long-prepared self-introduction.

Secretary Jin sat there, occasionally flipping through the folder in her hand, her expression focused and calm.

Only after Xiao Jing stood up did Secretary Jin stop what she was doing and look into her eyes.

"Director Jin, colleagues, hello everyone. I am Tian Jing from Brocade Business, currently in charge of..."

Their eyes met.

Xiao Jing remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she began to scream wildly.

[Sukkomi! Director Jin Kim, Kakui!]

The meeting lasted only a little over ten minutes.

After everyone finished introducing themselves, Secretary Jin gave a brief word of encouragement, and that was the end of it.

However, the crowd did not feel slighted at all; on the contrary, they were excited and thrilled.

For Director Jin to take time out of his busy schedule to meet with these mid-level managers of the holding company is an extremely rare occurrence.

Just then, a clear and calm voice rang out again. "Tian Jing, come to my office."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the conference room was taken aback.

All eyes turned to Tian Jing, who was standing there.

Xiao Jing trembled, her face instantly turning bright red, and she bent over forcefully, saying, "Received!"

Shangguan Qiuya is such a great older sister! She actually managed to get me a special tutoring opportunity!

I just don't know if I'll have a chance to take a picture with them!

The high heels made a crisp sound on the floor. Xiao Jing quickly followed Secretary Jin's pace, her eyes secretly glancing at the other's back.

She's about the same height as her, but her aura is more than 2.8 meters tall—unbeatable!

And her body proportions are just like those of "Empress Boa Hancock" from the manga!

Wow! I suddenly really hope she can do a cosplay; that would absolutely blow up the entire anime and manga community!

After all, this is Jin Meixiao! The founder of Smiling Holdings, a "Queen" living in real life!

The door to the executive Chairman's Office was gently pushed open.

Xiao Jing lowered her eyes, Wei Xiao, and obediently followed him inside.

After sitting down on the sofa in the waiting area.

The female assistant placed the hot tea in front of her, and Xiao Jing touched it with both hands and politely thanked her.

Despite the turmoil within her heart, she always maintained a calm and composed demeanor on the surface.

No matter what, she is Bai Fumei who received elite education from a young age, so her manners are still very good.

Immediately afterwards, her body tensed up and her eyes widened.

(ω)!

Director Jin actually sat down next to her, only ten centimeters away!

I really want to pat her head and pinch her cheeks!

"Xiao Jing, you performed exceptionally well in the training, especially your creative proposal, which left a deep impression on me." Secretary Jin's voice was as clear as a spring, extremely pleasant to listen to.

"Thank you for the compliment, Director Jin! I will continue to work hard!"

Xiao Jing glanced at the noble and beautiful "Empress" beside her out of the corner of her eye, her heart filled with joy.

She just casually wrote a creative proposal, and Director Jin actually praised it!

Isn't this just like the "protagonist's halo" in anime?

Alibaba, Jin Meixiao- sang!

Secretary Jin, clearly unaware of Xiao Jing's rich inner world, looked directly at her and said, "Tell me more about the ideas in your proposal. I'm very interested."

"Yes, yes." Xiao Jing quickly replied earnestly, "The group is driving digital transformation, and employees' innovation capabilities and teamwork are crucial. And compensation isn't just about numbers..."

As the company's compensation manager, she is actually quite capable, having learned a great deal during her university years.

Coupled with his excellent personal qualities, he gave a very eloquent and knowledgeable presentation.

A hint of approval flashed in Secretary Jin's eyes. "Very good. The group needs employees like you who have ideas and the ability to execute them."

"Thank you for your recognition, Director Jin!"

"Xiao Jing, what is your impression of Tang Yi Precision?"

Xiao Jing paused for a moment, then said sincerely, "This is an extraordinary company. As a top-tier global technology manufacturing group, its success has not only driven the development of the high-end manufacturing industry but also set a benchmark for Huaxia enterprises on the international stage..."

She's such a clever person.

Smiling Holdings is a shareholder of Tang Yi Precision, and Director Jin was instrumental in the rise of Tang Yi Precision.

At times like these, you should definitely say the nicest things.

Of course, the reason he knows so much about this is because of his father, Tian Chengye.

Although Lao Tian started out in real estate investment, he also has a passion for high technology and often talks to her about domestic technology companies.

Previously, Lao Tian had also mortgaged his shares to a bank to invest in a New Energy technology company.

However, I heard from my mother a few days ago that the company is facing a big problem because of a failed technical approach, which has made Lao Tian very worried and he has no time to deal with her.

After Xiao Jing finished speaking.

Secretary Jin turned to look into her eyes. "Very good. After you return to Yancheng, prepare to leave Brocade Business and officially become an employee of Smiling Holdings. After that, I will arrange for you to join Tang Yi Precision."

Xiao Jing: (⊙o⊙)

Isn't it... to be so hasty?

The key is that I don't want to be caught in the middle of this competition either!

Empress! I just want to be a quiet, Bai Fumei woman!

Seemingly reading her mind, Secretary Jin's lips curled into a slight smile, her gaze deepening. "What? Do you have other ideas?"

Xiao Jing bit her lip and whispered, "Director Jin, I'm a homebody and don't really want to move to Shencheng."

"No problem, then let's go to Tang Yi Precision 'Yancheng branch."

Tian Jing's heart tightened, and her mind raced. She quickly came up with another excuse. "Um... my father wants me to integrate into the Brocade Business system."

The reason she went to work as a compensation manager at Brocade Business was so that she could better inherit her father's shares in the future.

With the added support of Smiling Holdings, Brocade Business is destined to take off.

This is probably her parents' biggest expectation for her future.

Xiao Jing knew that she would eventually have to walk this path, so she didn't have much resistance to it.

"It's okay. If you want to go back to Brocade Business in the future, you can, and I'll help you." Secretary Jin's voice was gentle but carried an undeniable power. She reached out and gently patted Tian Jing's head. "Xiao Jing, I have high hopes for you and admire you. Don't let me down."

"Hiss—" Feeling the pats from the comic book hand, Xiao Jing took a deep breath.

It was as if I could hear Director Jin saying, "Xiao Jing -chan, Ganbatte!"

Her face flushed instantly, and she lowered her head, her voice trembling slightly. "Yes, Director Jin, I understand. Thank you for your recognition."

I watched Xiao Jing's figure disappear through the doorway.

Secretary Jin gave a faint Wei Xiao.

Arranging for Tian Jing to work at Tang Yi Precision was a plan she had made from the beginning.

As Ouyang Xuanyue's status rose, her influence on Tang Yi Precision also increased, and she needed a pawn to maintain balance.

Of course, another reason is that Ouyang Xuanyue is a fan of Su Yu, and the two have a very good relationship.

Although Tian Jing is insignificant now, like Wen Ruan and Zhao Yachian, she will most likely step onto the stage in the future.

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

Assistant Lin Tiantian strode in and said clearly, "Director Jin, Assistant Shangguan has arrived in Yancheng. She will meet with Wen Ruan and Lin Mu Xue at the Yan Province International Clothing Fair tomorrow."

"Hmm." Secretary Jin nodded calmly, her gaze drifting south through the floor-to-ceiling window.