The Third Partner, Lin Mu Xue

"Is that Zheng Qiudong from De Ju Ren He?"

"That's him! I met him once last month at a summit hosted by Entrepreneur Magazine. I never expected him to attend this kind of exhibition in person."

"Who is that young man next to him?"

"I don't know, but judging from their positions and postures, they must be someone important."

As the discussions began, news of Zheng Qiudong's identity spread rapidly, drawing increasing attention to him.

As the Leader of a company that started as a headhunting firm and gradually developed into a top domestic consulting firm, Zheng Qiudong has an extremely high-profile style.

He not only frequently participates in top global and Asia-Pacific- Pacific business forums and industry summits, but also manages his personal brand, writes books, and gives speeches Internet Plus.

They belong to the true elite of the business world.

In the past, he attended conferences such as WEF (World Economic Forum), Boao, and WAIC.

Although his status may not be much higher than Sun Jun and Shangguan Qiuya, his prestige and the amount of discussion surrounding him are immense, which will greatly enhance the exposure of this exhibition.

"Chairman Tang?!" Feng Yasan, assistant general manager of Huashang Apparel, exclaimed in a low voice, his face showing an incredulous expression.

Standing in front of him, Wu Wei whispered, "Ya Shan, don't spread rumors about my meeting with Chairman Tang before the meeting."

Feng Yasan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately said, "Okay, Mr. Wu, I understand."

After a moment's Pondered, Wu Wei said, "Also, the Due Diligence Team that Chairman Tang sent to the company, please provide as much complete financial data as possible, especially regarding transactions related to [Global Tongtai]."

"I understand," Feng Yasan glanced at the serious-looking General Manager Wu and nodded.

"Hmm." Wu Wei nodded slightly and looked in Tang Song's direction.

Shangguan Qiuya, Jiang Yanbin, and others had already gathered around, showing great enthusiasm and interest.

This Chairman Tang has an even more impressive background than I imagined.

Having made the decision to "betray," one must naturally offer a pledge of loyalty.

As a clothing company established for over 20 years and a semi-family business, Huashang Apparel, controlled by He Jingping, actually has many financial problems.

For example, related-party transactions and profit shifting.

Global Tongtai, an overseas trading company registered in the Cayman Islands, is one of the high-end fabric suppliers for Huashang Apparel and is also a company controlled by the He Jingping family.

As Shangguan Qiuya and the others walked toward Zheng Qiudong, the surrounding crowd automatically parted to make way for them.

As the distance gets closer.

Sun Jun clearly saw Zheng Qiudong make a "please" gesture to the young man next to him as he turned to the side.

This detail instantly jolted him awake, realizing the other person's unusual identity. He whispered something to his secretary and quickly followed.

Immediately, the on-site staff sprang into action and began to maintain order.

"Mr. Tang!" Shangguan Qiuya's pace slowed down, a perfectly timed smile appearing on her face, but her eyes sparkled with excitement. "I didn't expect you to come in person."

Her voice was soft and inconspicuous in the noisy venue; only those around her could hear it.

But it was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.

Sun Jun's pupils contracted slightly, and his gaze lingered on Tang Song.

Other government officials and organizers all looked bewildered.

Immediately afterwards, Shangguan Qiuya extended her right hand, and the Van Cleef & Arpels watch on her wrist reflected a subtle shimmer.

"Hello, Assistant Shangguan." Tang Song nodded slightly, and when he held her hand, the pressure was just right, showing respect without being tactful.

In order not to change himself too much, he still tried his best to maintain a calm and composed demeanor on the surface, just like before.

In his memory, the last time he saw Shangguan Qiuya was seven years ago.

Back then, she was still quite naive, working alongside Secretary Jin, but now she exudes elegance, poise, and grace.

Shangguan Qiuya took a deep breath, withdrew her right hand, and turned slightly to introduce, "Mr. Tang, this is Director Sun Jun of the Yan Province Department of Commerce. Director Sun, this is Tang Song, CEO of Rongliu Capital."

Upon hearing her words, Sun Jun's eyes lit up, and he extended his hand, saying, "Hello, Mr. Tang, welcome to the opening ceremony."

Given his position, he would naturally know about Rongliu Capital, and Jiang Yanbin, who represented the Meigou, was an employee of this investment company.

Of course, more importantly, the Tang Jin Family Office is behind Rongliu Capital.

"Director Sun, I've long admired you." Tang Song said sincerely, "Yancheng's development in recent years is evident to all, and you have made invaluable contributions."

In the VIP room, Zheng Qiudong had already informed him of the information of the main leaders present, especially Director Sun, who had a good relationship with Ouyang.

"Hello, Director Sun, I am Zheng Qiudong from De Ju Ren He."

"Hello Director Zheng, I've long admired your name. You truly bring glory to our exhibition."

Under the dazzling lights, Wen Ruan stood quietly to the side, her gaze fixed on Tang Song.

The dark suit perfectly accentuated his strong and upright physique; young, handsome, spirited, and composed—he was absolutely perfect.

Just as she was swooning over him, Tang Song's gaze fell upon her. He winked at her gently, and his smile deepened.

Wen Ruan's heart suddenly raced, her full red lips pursed slightly, and tears almost welled up in her eyes.

If this weren't a formal occasion, I might have dragged him into a room and given him a good "taste" of this little man.

It's so tempting to look at that it makes your mouth dry and makes you want to take a bite.

"Da, da, da-yi—"

The sound of high heels clicking on the ground grew louder as it approached.

Lin Mu Xue walked over quickly, a hint of determination on her face, and her voice was a few decibels lower than usual:

"Mr. Tang."

"Good morning, Xiao Xue." Tang Song smiled and nodded, his tone gentle, without saying much more.

Seeing that Tang Song didn't seem to blame her, Lin Mu Xue breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense shoulders relaxed slightly.

She stood quietly beside Tang Song, but her gaze couldn't help but turn to Wen Ruan with Wen Ruan. A complex emotion flashed in her eyes as they met. Wen Ruan's lips curled into a meaningful smile.

In the past, Lin Mu Xue had always been elegant, intellectual, and composed whenever they met. This was the first time he had seen her so flustered.

This contrast was something Wen Ruan found extremely interesting.

"Hello, General Wen, I am Zheng Qiudong."

A gentle and polite voice rang in my ears, interrupting my Wen Ruan thoughts.

Turning his head, he saw Zheng Qiudong Wei Xiao at him, his gaze filled with affection.

Wen Ruan paused for a moment, then quickly composed herself and gave a polite smile, "Hello, Director Zheng, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Although they had "met" in three WeChat groups, this was their first official meeting, and they had never added each other as friends in private.

"This is my business card. General Wen you need anything." Zheng Qiudong took out a simple and elegant business card from the inside pocket of his suit.

Wen Ruan quickly accepted the business card with both hands and handed it to her assistant Wang Dandan behind her, saying sincerely, "Thank you, Director Zheng. I will definitely seek your advice when I have the opportunity."

She also realized that Zheng Qiudong's appearance here was probably partly Tang Song's way of paving the way for her.

After all, De Ju Ren He is a consulting firm with an extremely large network of contacts.

I was so moved that I couldn't close my legs.

"The opening ceremony will start in 5 minutes. Let's take our seats and chat." Sun Jun's voice rang out at the right time, warmly inviting everyone to join in.

His gaze swept over Tang Song, Zheng Qiudong, and Wen Ruan, and his smile grew even more fervent.

In a sense, this opening ceremony meeting was also an internal contact between factions.

Especially Tang Song, to have such eloquence and status at such a young age, made him have to treat them with utmost care.

The front row VIP seats are softly lit and adorned with flowers.

Accompanied by Sun Jun, Zheng Qiudong, and others, Tang Song strode forward along the red carpet-covered path.

Several government officials and business leaders sitting in the VIP section stood up, their faces beaming with enthusiastic smiles.

Tang Song's handsome face was calm and composed, and his steps were unhurried.

The navy blue suit was understated yet sophisticated, Patek Philippe Starry Night watch on his wrist shimmered with a subtle light.

With the support of his power and aura, he seemed to exude a unique charm in every gesture he made.

It gradually became the focus of attention at the scene.

Lin Mu Xue followed closely behind Tang Song like a dutiful assistant, her posture graceful and dignified.

But his gaze couldn't help but sneak through the gaps in the crowd to look at Wen Zhenhua and Xiao Liguo, who were standing not far away.

A smug smile spread across his lips.

She wasn't ambitious; she came mainly to humiliate Wen Qiuyue.

Even Wen Qiuyue's father and future father-in-law are now intimidated by her; she's truly straightforward.

"Who is that young man? Why are even Director Sun and Zheng Qiudong treating him so politely?"

"It's definitely not simple! I have a feeling it's someone from Meigou Technology."

"I wonder if he will attend the closing banquet. If he does, I might be able to make his acquaintance."

As he listened to the cacophony of voices around him, the buzzing in Xiao Mingxuan's mind gradually subsided, and his throat bobbed.

He had always had a deep impression of Yao Lingling, his senior, though he hadn't taken her seriously at first.

When we first met, he was driving a white Wuling Hongguang, which looked unremarkable.

Wen later met Yao Lingling at her Rental House; she was riding Kawasaki motorcycle.

It wasn't until the last time at the Yuhua Business Building, when he learned that the other party Executive Director of Lanfeng International Hotel, that he truly began to look at him in a new light.

What he witnessed today has once again broadened his understanding.

Looking at Tang Song at this moment, I felt more retreat and fear.

Although he liked Yao Lingling quite a bit, he didn't quite love her.

The main reason is that the other person has a lively, cheerful, and helpful personality, which is completely opposite to Wen Qiuyue's.

Being with her gave him a sense of comfort and fulfillment of his emotional needs, allowing him to temporarily escape the shadow of Wen Qiuyue.

To say that there was any deep affection between them would be pure deception.

Now, sensing that Tang Song's identity is unusual, he is more worried about his family's business.

"Ming Xuan, are you alright?" Xiao Liguo patted him on the shoulder.

Xiao Mingxuan took a deep breath, glanced at his father, then at Wen Zhenhua, and said in a low voice, "Dad,"

The young man's name was Tang Song, Lin Mu Xue was his assistant. Ling Ling was his junior from university, and the two were very close. He was present when Qiuyue came to see Ling Ling.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Liguo's face immediately turned pale. "You—you're not joking, are you?"

"No." Xiao Mingxuan gritted his teeth. "I've known him for a long time, but I didn't know his identity before."

Wen Zhenhua's eyelids twitched, and a look of regret appeared on his face.

Lin Mu Xue is the General Assistant of Confluent Capital, so Tang Song's identity is obvious.

The actual controller of a private equity firm with assets exceeding 10 billion yuan was on good terms with Zheng Qiudong and Shangguan Qiuya, which led Director Sun to treat him with great respect.

The significance of the Tang Song is far beyond what Lin Mu Xue and Wen Ruan can compare to.

Jia Xin Group is in a better position, after all, it has state-owned background and real industry support, which can provide a large number of jobs.

Unlike Shangya, it is just a clothing design and brand operation company, with a valuation of only five or six hundred million yuan at most.

They simply cannot withstand the harassment of such a high-ranking figure.

Looking at Tang Song, who was surrounded by admirers in the VIP area.

Wen Zhenhua's eyes flickered, his face growing increasingly grim. "This is a huge problem!"

Xiao Liguo's hands trembled slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Ming Xuan, tell Yao Lingling that we can give her the copyright to the clothing designs she created while working at the company. Several designs that have already been released..."

We will continue to push this initiative, and commissions will be paid according to the proportion given to core designers, even after she leaves the company.

"Okay!" Xiao Mingxuan nodded, then suddenly said, "By the way, Li Shumin is also Tang Song's junior."

"Uh..." Xiao Liguo's lips twitched, his head throbbing. "We also gave her the highest possible severance pay."

You are responsible for the specific negotiations.

I almost forgot about Li Shumin, the assistant designer who did something even worse and was fired.

However, it's understandable that he didn't take it to heart; the other party was simply too insignificant.

Both in appearance and ability, he can only be described as average.

Even Wen Qiuyue only mentioned it casually.

"Distinguished guests, the opening ceremony of the Yan Province International Clothing Exhibition is about to begin. Please take your seats."

The host's voice carried throughout the venue through the speakers, and the noise in the hall gradually subsided.

Shen Yuyan's gaze was fixed on Tang Song, her body trembling uncontrollably, and the burning desire between her legs made her even more flustered.

This yearning and admiration, both physical and mental, overwhelmed her with emotion.

She never denied her admiration for power; she believed that power was the best disguise for a man.

At this moment, Tang Song were radiating endless charm in her eyes, and they were stirring her heart like never before.

"Yuyan, we should go back to the media area, hurry up!"

Meng Li put down her DSLR camera, turned around and urged, her voice pulling Shen Yuyan back to reality from her daze.

"Okay." Shen Yuyan nodded and followed Meng Li toward the media area.

Even after sitting down, her gaze remained fixed on Tang Song in the center of the VIP section.

"Oh my god! So even our School Beauty Shen can be a lovesick fool?"

Meng Li leaned close to her ear and teased in a low voice, her tone tinged with a hint of sarcasm. "But it's no wonder..."

That guy is really charming! Look at his face, his physique, his amazing aura—he's absolutely stunning!

I can't be bothered with you.

"Hehe, what's there to be embarrassed about?" Meng Li chuckled and pointed around. "Look at the venue, so many women are staring at you with longing eyes, it's not like we're missing one more."

Shen Yuyan followed her gaze and looked around, and sure enough, she found that many women's eyes were focused on Tang Song.

Some people secretly took photos with their Mobile Phone, some whispered among themselves, and some even blushed and covered their mouths to chuckle.

Then, her gaze fell on Lin Mu Xue and Wen Ruan, who were sitting next to him.

"Indeed, they don't need me." Shen Yuyan murmured softly, a hint of self-mockery in her voice.

"To be honest, he's really good-looking, and his background seems quite extraordinary." Meng Li whispered in her ear with a grin, "If he were my man, that would be so awesome! No, no, tonight I have to look at his picture and... hehehe, otherwise I won't be able to calm down this fire."

Hearing these audacious words, Shen Yuyan's eyebrows twitched, and she quickly closed her legs. "Can't you be serious for once? You're acting like a crazy woman."

"Well, what can you do? He's just so handsome! But I really didn't expect this exhibition to be so big, even Zheng Qiudong came. I was wondering why that old bastard looked so familiar; I think I saw him on Douyin before."

Shen Yuyan absentmindedly echoed a few words, trying hard to control her expression and conceal her overwhelming longing and disappointment.

The Tang Song, which were once so close, have grown ever higher and higher since we missed them, and are now unattainable.

She understands human nature too well.

If she had readily joined Tang Song when he first wanted to invest, everything would have been fine.

Alternatively, if you realize that the other party is unusual, you can abandon Youjie Home Services and go to him, and there will still be a chance.

But now, she has stuck with Youjie Home Services all this time, her best friend has become his girlfriend, and she has felt his power and status at the exhibition.

If she tries to get closer to him again, it would seem too calculating. No man would truly fall in love with a woman like that, and would even look down on her.

As a former college beauty queen and a hardworking entrepreneur, Shen Yuyan naturally has her own pride and self-respect.

She longed for the same treatment as Lin Mu Xue, or even Wen Ruan.

But now it seems really, really difficult.

A surge of shame and resentment burned like a raging fire in her chest.

Shen Yuyan gritted her teeth, trying to suppress the turmoil in her heart with reason, but the harder she tried, the more turbulent it felt, almost threatening to engulf her.

The lights in the Conference Center gradually dimmed, and the spotlight focused on the center of the stage.

The international fashion exhibition has officially begun.

"Distinguished guests, welcome to the 2023 Yan Province International Clothing Exhibition! This exhibition's theme is 'Innovation, Integration, and..."

With the theme of "Future", we gather together —

The host walked onto the stage and enthusiastically introduced the background and significance of the exhibition.

A meticulously produced promotional video for the exhibition began playing on the large screen at the back of the stage.

Subsequently, government officials, business leaders, and special Guest took turns to deliver speeches.

The four-day clothing exhibition officially kicked off after a small-scale cultural performance or fashion show.

After politely declining the suggestion to visit the exhibition area with Director Sun and others.

Tang Song, Lin Mu Xue, and Zheng Qiudong walked out of the Conference Center and returned to the VIP room, waiting for the crowd to disperse.

"Mr. Tang, Director Zheng, please have some tea."

Lin Mu Xue thoughtfully came to the bar area, made a cup of tea for the two of them, and stood beside him again.

Just then, a crisp System Prompt Sound rang in Tang Song's ears.

"Ding! Congratulations, player, the Branch Mission [Experience Humanity] has been completed."

"You have gained [Charm +1]."

Tang Song picked up his teacup, took a sip, glanced at his elegant and intellectual Assistant Lin beside him, and suddenly a bright smile appeared on his face.

From the establishment of Rongliu Investment and the formal appointment of Lin Mu Xue as his assistant, Tang Song has always played the role of a quiet "observer".

Witnessing her gradual transformation and growth, especially after today's opening ceremony, he could feel that Lin Mu Xue had become more confident, composed, and independent in both her relationships and career.

Looking back at that "Fake Socialite," I can't help but feel a pang of regret.

Although she appeared glamorous at the time, looking back now, her words and actions always carried a hint of deliberateness and unease.

However, at that time, his emotional intelligence and understanding were insufficient to see through her disguise.

Later, I came across a vlog titled "[A Day in the Life of a 173cm/53kg Finance Girl at Work]", and I even genuinely mistook her for a highly educated finance professional.

Then came the serendipitous encounter blessed by the [Lucky Badge], and the initiative to strike up a conversation at the roadshow.

Then there's the [Whispers of Human Nature]. Without this prop, his story with Lin Mu Xue would probably be completely different.

There probably wouldn't be Assistant Lin today.

Tang Song can still remember the Bullet Comments that popped up above the other person's head.

He's looking at me! He's looking at me! Is my hip wiggling too much?

[Tang Song! You are my god! Twenty me!]

Noticing that Tang Song was looking at her, Lin Mu Xue subconsciously touched her face, then asked softly, "Mr. Tang, is there anything you need?"

Tang Song broke free from her memories and said gently, "You look especially beautiful today, so I took a few more glances."

Upon hearing this, Lin Mu Xue's face flushed slightly, and her body trembled involuntarily; she almost lost control of herself.

She couldn't possibly resist such sudden "sweet words."

Zheng Qiudong, sitting opposite him, coughed lightly, almost choking on his drink. Although he knew about Tang Song's changes, he was still very uncomfortable with his frivolous behavior.

After all, this person was once truly "ruthless and without desire" in front of him, and could remain expressionless even when Su Yu sat next to him.

Tang Song chuckled and shook his head, then opened the System Interface.

First, check your personal information.

[Player: Tang Song (75 Charm)]

[Character: President of Songmei Clothing]

Height: 184cm, Weight: 80kg

[Constitution: 74, Endurance: 78, Agility: 70, Comprehension: 83]

[Asset Status:]

Balance: RMB 102 million (RMB 504.5 million of Investment Capital)

Charm score successfully reached 75 points, Agility increased by 1 point without me even realizing it, and all attributes officially crossed the 70 mark.

Then, Tang Song returned to the main page and entered the [Partner] module.

[List of available Partner:]

[Lin Mu Xue] [Progress: Couple, In-depth Fluid Exchange] [Buffs: Eye Enhancement, High Spirits, Posture Optimization, Expression Management]

Click the "Bind" button next to it.

A prominent System Notification popped up.

Developing Partner can consume significant financial, material, and emotional resources. A good Partner can bring you many benefits. However, the number of Partner you can have is limited, so please choose carefully.

Tang Song glanced at Lin Mu Xue beside him again.

Although this Fake Socialite friend may not have a high ceiling, he has witnessed each other's growth along the way, and he is willing to give the other person the opportunity to continue moving forward.

Click [Confirm].

The entire light screen interface instantly burst forth with dense heart-shaped bubbles, roses, and a meteor shower, creating an extremely romantic and beautiful scene.

"Ding! You have successfully bound [Lin Mu Xue] as your Partner!"

"Information on [Partner - Lin Mu Xue] has been collected; Cultivation Plan Mission are being generated."

Then the light curtain began to rotate.

On September 13, 2023, you had a third Partner. Despite her many flaws and past deceptions and pretense, you ultimately chose her.

You have received a heartfelt blessing from your Partner, Lin Mu Xue, and you have gained the buff "High Spirits".