Our Paths About to Cross

Yan Province Financial Center Block A.

A gloomy sky hung over Yancheng, with thick clouds pressing low.

Lin Mu Xue sat anxiously in her office, her eyes glancing at her wristwatch every now and then.

On the table sat a cup of cold Americano, next to which lay an open document covered with her English notes.

It was nearly 2 p. m.

"Ring ring—" The Mobile Phone rang.

Liu Jiayi

Lin Mu Xue answered the phone immediately, her voice calm and clear. "Hello? Jia Yi."

"Okay, I'll go down now, bye-bye."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Mu Xue excitedly twisted her body, closed the file, and stood up.

She tidied her clothes and hair in front of the vanity mirror, picked up her Hermès Birkin bag from the table, grabbed the elegant airport pick-up sign, and walked lightly out of the office.

"Tap tap tap—" The high heels tapped crisply on the floor.

Along the way, I Wei Xiao and said goodbye to my colleagues.

Take the elevator directly to the underground parking garage.

Stepping out of the elevator, Lin Mu Xue's heart suddenly raced as she looked at the black Rolls Royce Phantom.

The imposing body of the car body gleams with a subtle sheen under the lights.

The tall and slender Liu Jiayi stood there Jingjing, her gaze steady as she met her eyes, and nodded slightly, "Assistant Lin."

Good afternoon, Jia Yi. You've worked hard.

"Click—" Liu Jiayi opened the back door for her.

Lin Mu Xue took a deep breath, feeling somewhat flattered. She quickly quickened her pace, said "thank you," and bent down to get into the car.

A subtle blend of leather and woody notes fills the air, bringing a sense of tranquility and pleasure.

In her memory, the female driver, Liu Jiayi, had always been very aloof, and this was the first time she had ever taken the initiative to open the car door for her.

Perhaps it's because she has evolved into the "Chief Assistant of the Tang Song".

Thinking of this, Lin Mu Xue's eyes showed appreciation: Very good, Xiao Liu, you did a good job. If there is a chance for a raise in the future, I will put in a good word for you.

The car slowly drove out of the garage and blended into the bustling traffic of Yancheng under the overcast sky.

I felt the luxurious interior and the envious and awe-inspiring glances from passersby from time to time.

Lin Mu Xue leaned back in her chair, couldn't help but twist her legs, and secretly took a few selfies.

As a seasoned "photography enthusiast," she has a lot of skills in taking selfies.

Every picture shows the interior of Rolls Royce Phantom, the Overseas on the wrist, and Hermès Birkin bag.

Select the photo to share on Moments, set permissions, and add the caption, "Every effort is for meeting a better version of yourself."

It had only been posted a short while when it received a lot of likes and comments, which is typical for a popular woman.

"As expected of Mu Xue, her aura is amazing!"

"Rolls-Royce, Vacheron Constantin, and Hermès —this is truly the world of the wealthy!"

"Mu Xue, are you free lately?"

Lin Mu Xue browsed short videos while occasionally refreshing her Moments, enjoying the praise from others, which made her feel increasingly happy.

3:45 PM.

The car drove into the VIP parking lot of Yancheng International Airport.

"Assistant Lin, we've arrived. I'll be waiting for you at the exit shortly."

"Okay, thank you Jia Yi, bye-bye."

The glass sensor door of the VIP Channel slid open silently.

The mirrored walls on both sides of the corridor reflected her nimble figure. Lin Mu Xue deliberately slowed her pace, adjusted her posture, and made sure she was in the best possible condition.

As she stepped into the bright and clean hall, a series of intense gazes were immediately fixed on her.

Lin Mu Xue raised her chin slightly and walked gracefully into the VIP arrival hall.

After checking the time, he sent Zheng Qiudong a text message: "Director Zheng, I have arrived at the airport."

After reporting to Tang Song, he sat down on a chair in the Rest Area and waited quietly.

I waited for more than half an hour.

Seeing that it was almost time, I strolled over to the VIP arrival gate.

A surprised voice suddenly came from ahead. "Mu Xue?"

Lin Mu Xue looked in the direction the voice came from, and said with a smile, "Manager Guo, it's been a long time."

It was Guo Wenlei, her former boss and administrative supervisor at Rongxin Venture Capital. This was the first time the two had met since she left the company.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Mu Xue raised her eyebrows slightly.

Standing next to Guo Wenlei was a man, Gu Cheng, an investment manager with whom she had a good relationship.

Looking at Lin Mu Xue, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, Gu Cheng's eyes shone brightly.

A light-colored fitted suit paired with a black pencil skirt accentuated her graceful figure.

Her hair was neatly styled with clips, her face was delicate and three-dimensional, and her makeup was elegant yet undeniably glamorous.

The earrings and necklace shimmered under the lights, and with every gesture, elegance and sexiness were naturally revealed.

His mental state collapsed because of the interaction between Lin Mu Xue and Tang Song in front of him.

His pride prevented him from ever contacting the other person again.

Unexpectedly, Lin Mu Xue had become so stunning when they met again.

If Lin Mu Xue had a somewhat deliberate air of refinement back then, she is now like a "high-mountain flower" that has washed away all artifice, naturally exuding exquisite beauty.

Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar Lin Mu Xue, Guo Wenlei exclaimed, "If Gu Cheng hadn't pointed it out, I almost wouldn't have recognized you. You've changed so much; you're getting better and better."

"Hehe, thank you for the compliment, Manager Guo." Lin Mu Xue smiled.

Gu Cheng took a half step forward, revealing a handsome smile. "Long time no see, Mu Xue. How have you been lately?"

"That's fine," Lin Mu Xue replied indifferently.

Gu Cheng asked casually, "Are you here at the airport to pick someone up too? A client?"

"Hmm." Lin Mu Xue casually pointed to the three large characters "Arrival Gate".

Seeing her aloof demeanor, Gu Cheng's smile froze, and he felt extremely uncomfortable.

Back when they were at the company, he was one of the male colleagues who was closest to her, and they always had a good relationship.

During the chat, she always called him "Brother Gu, Brother Gu".

Who would have thought that they would be so cold when they met again?

Thinking of Tang Song's provocation in front of him back then, Gu Cheng frowned and decided not to try to win Tang Song's favor again.

Lin Mu Xue didn't care about his feelings and turned to Guo Wenlei, chatting with her about the recent changes in the administration department.

Her job at Rongxin Venture Capital was her first job after graduating from university, and she has a very deep memory of it.

She also learned that the people who came to pick up Guo Wenlei and Gu Cheng at the airport were also quite important.

He was the Risk Control Manager at Ping An Bank's Corporate Finance Department, accompanied by Xiong Yanfeng, the company's vice president in charge of investment business.

Rongxin Venture Capital has been developing very well recently. With the help of the local government, it plans to jointly develop low-risk credit products for micro and small enterprises with Ping An Bank.

During the conversation, Guo Wenlei kept making "tsk tsk" sounds of admiration, and her gaze towards Lin Mu Xue became increasingly complicated.

She had always admired Lin Mu Xue, her subordinate, for her good image and temperament, as well as her excellent communication and adaptability skills.

However, upon meeting this time, the other person's speech, manners, and energy were completely different, as if they had become a different person altogether.

A moment later, ground staff approached and informed them that the flight was about to land.

Lin Mu Xue ended the chat and placed the arrival sign facing the exit.

After waiting a few more minutes, passengers began to emerge from the passageway.

Lin Mu Xue's eyes flickered slightly as she saw the vice president, Xiong Yanfeng, accompanied by a middle-aged man in a suit.

Xiong Yanfeng is considered the second-in-command at Rongxin Venture Capital. His prestige within the company is second only to Chairman and President Li Xinguo.

Lin Mu Xue had worked at the company for over a year, as a regular receptionist, and was still somewhat in awe of this General Manager Xiong.

However, this feeling was fleeting.

Guo Wenlei and Gu Cheng, who were standing nearby, immediately went to greet them:

"Boss Xiong." "Boss Xiong."

"Director Zhao, welcome to Yancheng. I am Guo Wenlei from Rongxin Venture Capital."

"Hello Director Zhao, I am Gu Cheng from Rongxin Venture Capital."

"Hello, I'm Zhao Yuan."

The group stood together and exchanged a few pleasantries.

Xiong Yanfeng noticed Lin Mu Xue standing to the side and asked in surprise, "Wen Lei, isn't this Xiao Lin from your department? I remember she resigned."

Lin Mu Xue, who works as a front desk administrator, is actually quite famous in the company.

After all, they saw her every day when they arrived at the company, and even these High-ranking official were impressed by this sexy and beautiful receptionist.

Guo Wenlei quickly explained, "Yes, we just happened to run into each other here."

Lin Mu Xue met Xiong Yanfeng's gaze with bright confidence and said calmly and naturally, "Hello, Mr. Xiong."

"Hello, Xiao Lin." Xiong Yanfeng smiled nonchalantly.

Lin Mu Xue raised her eyebrows slightly.

Old Xiong, you're something else! You actually dared to call me Xiao Lin? I'll show you what's what when I get the chance!

Let me tell you the status of Emperor Mu Xue, the chief assistant of Rongliu Capital!

Just then, Zhao Yuan suddenly said, "Oh?! You're here to pick up Mr. Zheng?"

Xiong Yanfeng then noticed the welcome sign in her hand and exclaimed in surprise, "Director Zheng?"

They also flew in from Guangzhou and were in business class with Zheng Qiudong.

Although Xiong Yanfeng did not recognize the other party, Zhao Yuan, who was Middle and Senior Management Ping An Bank, did, and they exchanged a brief greeting in the cabin.

Unexpectedly, Lin Mu Xue came to pick up Zheng Qiudong.

Guo Wenlei and Gu Cheng glanced at the sign in her hand, their expressions momentarily blank.

Gu Cheng blurted out, "Zheng Qiudong from the De Ju Ren He?"

"Yes, that's right." Lin Mu Xue smiled demurely, but her toes in her pointed high heels couldn't help but start to twitch.

This is the benefit of having a good reputation.

Just a name can drastically change these people's attitudes.

Immediately, Lin Mu Xue's eyes lit up, and she raised the sign she was holding higher.

Zheng Qiudong appeared at the corner of the VIP Channel.

Wearing a well-tailored navy blue custom-made suit, with straight shoulders and a perfectly fitted waist, he looked even more tall and slender.

His sharply defined features exude a cool and heroic air.

His hair was meticulously trimmed, with a few strands of silver visible at his temples, but he didn't look old at all; instead, it added to his mature and steady demeanor.

Compared to the Internet Plus, the real Zheng Qiudong is far more outstanding, possessing a powerful aura and an air of confidence that commands the entire situation.

For some reason, Lin Mu Xue felt that the other person looked somewhat familiar.

There weren't many people in the VIP Channel to begin with.

The two of them easily spotted each other.

Lin Mu Xue took a deep breath and stepped forward with Wei Xiao: "Director Zheng, good afternoon. I am Lin Mu Xue. Welcome to Yancheng."

Zheng Qiudong's gaze swept over her surroundings, a faint smile appearing on his cold face. "It's a pleasure to meet you, General Lin. Thank you for coming to pick me up in person."

The moment he uttered the word "General Lin".

Xiong Yanfeng, Guo Wenlei, and the others all showed expressions of astonishment, and their gazes toward Lin Mu Xue changed completely.

This is Zheng Qiudong! How could he be so polite to Lin Mu Xue?

"Hiss—" Lin Mu Xue got goosebumps all over her body, feeling so good that her soul was about to burst out.

My Good impression for Zheng Qiudong instantly skyrocketed.

Look at that! No wonder they founded such an amazing company De Ju Ren He!

His emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills are truly exceptional!

As the General Assistant of Confluent Capital, it's actually acceptable to be addressed as "General Lin" in private from time to time.

But for someone of Zheng Qiudong's status to address her in this way is definitely an elevation of her status.

"Director Zheng, you're too kind. It's my honor to pick you up." Lin Mu Xue smiled slightly, her tone carrying just the right amount of humility and confidence.

Zheng Qiudong smiled and nodded, then politely greeted Xiong Yanfeng and Zhao Yuan beside him.

The group exchanged pleasantries as they exited through the VIP Channel.

A black Rolls Royce Phantom slowly drove up and smoothly pulled up to the side.

The car door opened, Liu Jiayi got out of the car briskly. She first helped Zheng Qiudong put his suitcase away, and then gently opened the back door.

Lin Mu Xue said softly, "Director Zheng, please get in the car."

"Thank you." Zheng Qiudong bent down and sat down.

Lin Mu Xue turned her head slightly, nodded to her "old colleagues" to say goodbye, and gracefully sat down on the other side.

Watching the Rolls-Royce slowly drive away.

Xiong Yanfeng and Guo Wenlei quickly composed themselves and beckoned Zhao Yuan to walk towards the prepared business vehicle.

Gu Cheng's thoughts seemed to still be on Lin Mu Xue, his heart burning with passion.

It seems he underestimated his "Bai Fumei" colleague.

His previous indifference now seems to be a sign of complete confidence.

After thinking for a moment, he took out his Mobile Phone from his pocket and found Lin Mu Xue's contact information.

He opened the chat window, carefully choosing his words, and asked, "Mu Xue, are you still working at Juqing Huijin?"

Immediately afterwards, a prominent notification popped up. "Luna has enabled friend verification. You are not yet her friend. Please send a friend verification request first..."

Gu Cheng's face darkened instantly.

Inside the luxurious carriage.

Zheng Qiudong looked at Liu Jiayi in the driver's seat and said with a smile, "Assistant Liu, it's been a long time."

"Long time no see, Director Zheng."

Zheng Qiudong leaned back in his soft chair, his voice relaxed and casual as he said, "Shangguan has already arrived in Yancheng. I wonder if you've met him yet?"

"Oh?" Liu Jiayi's voice carried a faint emotion. "She didn't tell me about this."

"Hehe, that's her being unfair. It shows she doesn't consider you a friend. I suggest you teach her a lesson when you meet her."

Towards the end, his voice carried a hint of sarcasm.

Sitting next to them, Lin Mu Xue stared blankly at the two, never expecting that they knew each other.

And it seems very familiar.

Also, who is this Shangguan?

However, she wasn't very familiar with either of them and felt too embarrassed to speak up.

Just then, Zheng Qiudong suddenly turned his head and looked her up and down with bright eyes.

Lin Mu Xue sat up straight subconsciously, revealing a bright smile.

Zheng Qiudong smiled and asked, "Mu Xue, how has Mr. Tang been lately?"

"Fine!"

"Speaking of which, it's been almost a year since I last saw him, and I miss him terribly," Zheng Qiudong said, shaking his head with emotion.

Actually, it was his initiative to come to Yancheng this time.

Tang Song merely conveyed to Lin Bai their human resources plan for Huashang Apparel.

Under normal circumstances, two professional headhunting teams can handle it.

However, he really couldn't wait any longer. De Ju Ren He was at a critical juncture, and his development philosophy had diverged from that of Director Jin.

Even though he submitted the merger agreement on Qixi Festival as Shangguan Qiuya reminded him, it was still rejected without mercy.

Although Director Jin gave many business reasons, his intuition told him that the reason the other party was making things difficult for him was because he had helped Su Yu deal with the affairs of Xingyun International Group, Guangying Media and Wen Ruan.

His ambition and desires drove him to keep going; he needed the support of the Tang Song.

After all, he was the one who took the blame for helping his woman.

The car slowly approached the city center.

Lin Mu Xue tried her best to remain elegant and composed, chatting casually with Zheng Qiudong.

Most of the time, it was Zheng Qiudong who asked about the Tang Song dynasties.

Hua Yun Center Block B, Guangying Media.

"I will have my team provide you with a preliminary plan in three days. If there are any problems, we can communicate at any time."

"President Wang. For Guangying Media, quality is always our First Position."

"Okay, goodbye."

After hanging up the phone, Wen Ruan let out a soft breath, leaned back slightly in her leather chair.

He casually flicked the leaves of the green plant on the corner of the table with his fingers.

After a moment, she narrowed her eyes, a faint smile playing on her lips.

She picked up her Mobile Phone, tapped Tang Song's WeChat picture, and quickly typed. "Mr. Tang, did you miss me today?"

"Buzzing—"

[Tang Song: "Does my sister miss me?"]

A Wen Ruan smile played on Wen Ruan's lips as she tapped her fingers lightly on the screen, "Of course I want to. I just finished work today and I'm really angry. I need you to help me cool down. Come to my office now, and I'll treat you to something nice."

Then, she unbuttoned a button, opened the collar of her coat, revealing a deep cleavage underneath.

I took a picture of it and shared it directly.

Tang Song owed Xie Shuyu three times for their last chance encounter, and he hasn't repaid her even once yet.

She's been using this to tease him a lot lately, and it's become one of her biggest sources of amusement outside of work.

[Tang Song: Helpless (emoji)]

[Tang Song: "I'm in a meeting right now, sister, stop fooling around."]

She chuckled Wen Ruan, her fingers flying across the screen. "A meeting? That must be exciting. Want me to... perk you up? You know how kind and helpful I am."

After teasing Tang Song a few times, Wen Ruan was in a particularly good mood. Before the smile on her lips had faded, there was a gentle knock on the office door.

"Please come in." Wen Ruan immediately sat up straight, her expression returning to its usual composure and competence.

Immediately afterward, assistant Zhang Xintong strode in, holding a document in her hand, her voice bright and clear. "General Wen, the plane tickets and hotel for Shencheng have been arranged. This is the itinerary."

"Mm." Wen Ruan nodded, took the document from Zhang Xintong, and glanced through it briefly.

Qingning Technology will release a new generation of Large Model, as well as a brand-new version of its AI search software, Qingmi.

She will be attending this press conference as a director of Xingyun International.

Of course, more importantly, she will meet with Liu Qingning.

Tang Song were unaware of this matter.

Closing the file, Wen Ruan looked up at Zhang Xintong and asked, "By the way, isn't tomorrow the opening ceremony of the International Clothing Fair?"

Zhang Xintong quickly replied, "Yes, General Wen, this is a very important event, and I have already planned the itinerary for you."

Next, Zhang Xintong reintroduced the event details.

This exhibition was jointly organized by the Provincial Department of Commerce, the Textile and Garment Industry Association Meigou International Import and Export Trade.

The event was co-organized by the Yan City People's Government and the Yan Province International Trade Promotion Committee.

The aim is to promote cross-border business in the province and drive industrial and technological upgrading.

Wen Ruan listening, Wenruan softly hummed in agreement. "Okay, I will attend the event in person tomorrow. Go and double-check all the details to make sure everything goes smoothly."

As a leading local Google Media Group (GG) media company, Guangying Media was responsible for the overall publicity and planning of the event, including online and offline GG placements, media reports, and social media promotion.

This event is extremely beneficial to Guangying Media.

It provides access to a large number of exhibiting brands, making it an excellent customer acquisition channel.

The Rolls Royce Phantom made a slight rustling sound as the tires rubbed against the ground, and slowly drove into the drop-off area of Lanfeng International Hotel.

Lin Mu Xue and Zheng Qiudong got out of the car one after the other and stepped into the hotel lobby with ease.

"General Lin." "General Lin."

The surrounding employees stopped what they were doing and took the initiative to come forward to greet him.

Lin Mu Xue nodded slightly in response, a confident and composed smile on her face.

Accompanied by staff, they took the private elevator to the executive floor.

As the elevator slowly ascended.

Lin Mu Xue glanced at Zheng Qiudong beside her, her gaze pausing slightly.

For some reason, she felt that this Director Zheng looked very familiar.

It felt as if we had seen each other somewhere before.

Um... it seems to be an elevator like this.

Lin Mu Xue took a deep breath and suddenly said, "Director Zheng, I admire you very much. May we take a photo together?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Qiudong turned his head slightly to look at her and nodded without hesitation, saying, "Of course."

Lin Mu Xue quickly took out her Mobile Phone from her handbag and opened the front camera.

Zheng Qiudong smiled gently and moved a little closer, but still maintained a just-right distance, appearing both friendly and tactful.

With a soft "click," the photo of the two people was captured on the Mobile Phone screen.

Lin Mu Xue breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a surge of joy, as if some wish had been fulfilled.

"Ding—" The elevator doors slowly opened on the 29th floor.

Enter the bright and spacious corridor.

Zheng Qiudong suddenly turned his head and asked, "By the way Mu Xue, you're going to the Yan Province International Clothing Fair tomorrow, right?"

"Yes, that's right." Lin Mu Xue was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Zheng Qiudong smiled, his gaze deep and unfathomable. "I wish you all the best."

Lin Mu Xue was taken aback, not understanding what the other person meant, but still thanked them.

Zheng Qiudong's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, but he didn't say anything more.

His gaze seemed to extend beyond the end of the corridor, looking into a more distant place.

Shangguan Qiuya's arrival has sent a very clear signal that it won't be long before Director Jin personally comes to Yancheng.

Mr. Tang's personal assistant is no easy job.

After all, this part of the work used to be personally handled by Director Jin.