A Chance to Change Fate

After reading the mission description, Tang Song looked thoughtful.

Having used the "Whispers of Human Nature" item, he understood Lin Mu Xue very well.

Although Xiao Xue doesn't have any grand ambitions, she is extremely fond of money; to put it bluntly, she is a gold digger.

These qualities are reflected in every aspect.

For example, at the beginning, when I approached her at the roadshow as an ordinary employee, she was indifferent. Later, when she saw Qianqian's Trust Fund and my Bentley Continental, her attitude changed 180 degrees instantly, from being distant to being proactive and enthusiastic.

For example, when shopping at Starjoy City, every time I swipe my card, the "Whispers of Human Nature" accurately captures my dramatic fluctuations.

Therefore, in his interactions with Xiao Xue, Tang Song never gave her a large sum of money at once, which was a way of curbing her desires.

This "boiling frog" strategy allowed Lin Mu Xue to maintain her desire for material things without losing control.

But the situation is different now.

Xiao Xue has now been bound to a Partner relationship, and the development path of "personal assistant" has been chosen.

This means that Lin Mu Xue will inevitably come into contact with enormous wealth and assets in the future.

For example, this Credit Black Card.

Although nominally intended to make her better serve him, in reality, the right to use the card was in her hands.

If she isn't properly restrained beforehand, this card could become a double-edged sword, even causing her to lose her composure and do unpredictable things. This mission is also a crucial opportunity for her to establish a correct view of money.

Return to the main interface and enter the [Partner] module.

The character portrait of Lin Mu Xue is surrounded by a flowing halo.

Click on the card to view details.

Partner: Lin Mu Xue (23 years old)

[Role: Assistant to the General Manager, Rongliu Capital]

Height: 173 cm, Weight: 52 kg

[Constitution: 67, Endurance: 65, Agility: 70, Comprehension: 72] (Note: Scoring standards differ for men and women)

[Growth Progress: 40%]

[② Assistant Practice]

[Mission Content: The personal assistant, having successfully overcome her educational shortcomings, now possesses a higher level of social standing. Please have "Partner - Lin Mu Xue" utilize her abilities to successfully infiltrate a top-tier social circle or industry elite organization to help the player gather valuable information. Leveraging her black card privileges and assistant status, coordinate an international business trip, including but not limited to itinerary planning, private jet dispatch, high-privacy airport pickup service, hotel selection, and security planning.]

[Mission Reward: 10% Growth Progress, 1 exclusive item pack, +2 stamina, Comprehension +1]

[Mission Progress: Incomplete]

[Note: Amidst the busyness of study and work, players also need comfort from their Partner. Please pay attention to emotional well-being.]

After reading the details of the second training mission, Tang Song's lips curled up slightly.

These two tasks are relevant to Xiao Xue's major and should not be difficult.

Thinking of this, Tang Song picked up his Mobile Phone and left a message for Lin Mu Xue: "Assistant Lin, congratulations on successfully enrolling. Please keep an eye on your Mobile Phone tomorrow; your gift will arrive on time."

"Buzz buzz buzz—" The Mobile Phone immediately vibrated.

Lin Mu Xue: "Thank you, Mr. Tang. I look forward to your gift! (#redlips)"

[Lin Mu Xue: Vacation photo. jpg, Vacation photo 2. jpg]

Xiao Xue was clearly very excited, sending him over a dozen sexy photos in one go.

Tang Song casually clicked on the app and admired it for a while, without immediately mentioning the new task.

This is Xiao Xue became an assistant. Tang Song, her boss and boyfriend, hopes she has a pleasant vacation.

We'll talk about other things after the holiday.

Tang Song refocused his attention on the System Interface and checked his personal information.

[Player: Tang Song (77' Charm)]

[Character: President of Songmei Clothing]

Height: 184cm, Weight: 80kg

[Constitution: 75, Endurance: 78, Agility: 72, Comprehension: 83]

[Asset Status:]

Balance: 0.96 billion yuan (Investment Capital 5.045 billion yuan)

Before you know it, your charm has reached 77 points, with only 3 points left before the next stage.

Agility's score also increased by 1 point.

I took a quick look.

Tang Song sat back down at his computer and continued discussing the upcoming live stream and promotional plans with his team.

Around 10 a. m.

"Ding ding~~" The notification sound of WeChat voice call rang out in the quiet room.

It was Liu Shasha, my junior high school classmate.

Tang Song answered immediately and said in a low voice, "Hello."

"Hello? Tang Song." Liu Shasha's voice was filled with excitement. "I've got almost all the information you asked me to have about Zhang Yan."

"Shasha, Zhang Yan didn't come back for the National Day holiday this year, right?" Tang Song's fingers tapped the table unconsciously.

"Hmm, she hasn't come back yet. Are you still in Jing County? I'm in the county town with Zhang Yafei right now. She's from the same hometown as Zhang Yan. Do you want to come over and ask her in person?"

Tang Song hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "Okay, then send me your location and I'll go there directly."

"OK, right away!"

After hanging up the phone, Tang Song let out a long sigh, his feelings a complex mix of emotions.

After seeing Zhang Yan's message last night, he decided to learn more about this former junior high school classmate and friend.

They met when they were teenagers, a time when they mostly played and studied.

Despite their good relationship, they never discussed their family situations in detail.

He only knew that Zhang Yan's family lived in Dongzhang Village, which was only a few kilometers away from his hometown and in the same township.

Inside the Luckin Coffee on the first floor of Hualian Shopping Mall.

Liu Shasha hung up the phone and gave the girl on the other end a triumphant smile. "I got a date, hehe."

Zhang Yafei asked curiously, "Is Tang Song really that capable now? He's only been out of school for a little over three years, right? I remember his family is just average."

"Sigh, you wouldn't understand even if I told you," Liu Shasha said, her eyes Jing Jing. "Live-streaming e-commerce is incredibly popular right now. Even the boss at my lousy company makes a million a year. Tang Song's company has a streamer with nearly two million followers!"

"So profitable?!"

"Of course! I wanted to take this opportunity to ask if Tang Song could introduce me to a job." Liu Shasha's face showed anticipation.

She currently works in operations at an e-commerce company in Quancheng, with only one day off per week. She's exhausted every day and her monthly salary is just over 50,000 yuan.

000.

The company only gave us a total of 4 days off for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, and did not provide overtime pay or time off in lieu.

The reason I tried to curry favor with my old classmate Zhang Yunpeng was to learn some live streaming and video shooting skills, so that if all else failed, I could start a side hustle.

She did try to manage a Douyin account, but unfortunately, she only has a few thousand followers so far, which is really difficult.

I received a message from Tang Song early this morning, and naturally I paid special attention to it, even calling out Zhang Yafei.

Zhang Yafei pursed her lips and asked softly, "Then why is Tang Song asking about Zhang Yan? It seems like they haven't been in contact for ten years."

"I don't know. Tang Song specifically asked me about it when I had dinner with Zhang Lei and the others last time."

Zhang Yafei asked gossipily, "Could it be that he likes Zhang Yan?"

Liu Shasha hesitated and shook her head, "Impossible—"

"I think it's possible. After all, we're good friends from our school days, and—I saw Zhang Yan during the Chinese New Year. She's very pretty now, and she dresses much more stylishly than before. People often come to her door to try and set her up. But she's a proper college graduate and works in a big city, so she doesn't like any of them."

"You don't understand. Tang Song is now—how should I put it—a bit beyond our level. He's not just rich, he's also incredibly handsome and has a great presence."

Liu Shasha couldn't help but think of Tang Song, whom she had seen at the bar before, and that voluptuous and intellectual beauty.

That woman is connected to Rolls Royce Phantom; she must be very wealthy and have a sophisticated air about her.

Although Zhang Yan is also a beauty, she falls far short in every aspect.

Hearing Liu Shasha's words, Zhang Yafei's eyes lit up. "How handsome is he? Why do you make it sound so amazing?"

"Oh well, they'll be here soon anyway, just take a look for yourself."

"Okay." Zhang Yafei blinked and turned her gaze toward the door.

During the holiday, this shopping mall, the busiest in the small county town, was bustling with activity.

The small coffee shop was packed with people.

Zhang Yafei stared at the door for a while, then, finding it boring, looked away.

I was drinking coffee and chatting with Liu Shasha.

Five or six minutes later, a fresh and pleasant aroma, along with the scent of coffee, wafted over.

Immediately afterwards, a clear and magnetic voice rang out. "Hello, good morning, ladies."

Zhang Yafei quickly raised her head, her eyes twitched, and her mouth opened slightly.

Standing in front of her was a tall and handsome young man.

Wearing an orange and white color-blocked sweatshirt and casual pants, he has fresh and handsome features, and his clear black and white eyes seem to sparkle like stars under the cool lights.

"Tang Song, you're here! Please have a seat." Liu Shasha quickly stood up and moved to the side. "This is your coffee, Raw Coconut Latte."

"Shasha." Tang Song Wei Xiao and nodded, sitting down next to her, his gaze shifting to the opposite side.

This is—Zhang Yafei? Long time no see.

It had been more than ten years since they last met, and he could hardly recognize his old classmate anymore, since their relationship back then was just ordinary.

Zhang Yafei quickly sat up straight, blushing, and said, "Y-hello, Tang Song."

Liu Shasha covered her mouth and chuckled, "Tang Song, look how you've captivated Ya Fei, he's even stuttering now, haha."

"No, what nonsense are you talking about?" Zhang Yafei subconsciously brushed a strand of hair from her temple, her face turning even redder.

The two exchanged a few whispered jokes.

Zhang Yafei lowered her head and drank her coffee, but her eyes kept sneaking glances at Tang Song out of the corner of her eye.

She actually had a pretty deep impression of Tang Song, after all, he was a clean-cut and handsome young man.

Learning is not without its benefits.

Many girls in the class would talk about him privately.

I never expected that he would become so outstanding after so many years.

Moreover, with Tang Song's arrival, many people around him turned their attention to him, seemingly drawn to his presence.

The three exchanged a few pleasantries and reminisced about the past, seemingly rekindling some of their old friendship.

Soon, Tang Song got to the point and asked the questions that concerned him.

Under Liu Shasha's guidance, Zhang Yafei began to quietly recount what she knew.

Tang Song's hand gripped the coffee cup sometimes tightly, sometimes loosely.

Unlike him, Zhang Yafei, being from the same village and the same age as Zhang Yan, had a much deeper understanding of things.

Zhang Yan's parents divorced when she was in elementary school.

Zhang Yan's mother returned to her hometown in Guangdong Province, and she initially lived with her father.

Later, her father remarried, and her stepmother treated her badly.

When Zhang Yan was in junior high school, her stepmother gave birth to a younger brother, and she was sent to live with her aunt. This was the main reason why she lived frugally.

Later, I heard that her mother remarried in Guangzhou and had a stable income, and would send her child support every month.

After that, her life improved, and she even repeated her senior year of high school for a year and was admitted to Yancheng Agricultural University.

After graduation, she found an unfair job at a large educational institution in Imperial Capital, according to her aunt.

He also sent a lot of money home.

But soon after, policy adjustments occurred, and the company began to dismiss employees one after another, so she naturally lost her job.

Later, she ran away to Guangzhou.

According to Zhang Yafei, she must have gone to stay with her mother.

Since leaving Dongzhang Village to go to university, Zhang Yan has rarely kept in touch with her old classmates.

Zhang Yafei learned about these circumstances intermittently from other people.

After listening to her story, Tang Song took a deep breath, his feelings a complex mix of emotions.

In his memory, Zhang Yan was just an introverted female classmate who blushed easily, but he never imagined that her experiences over the years would be so complicated and bumpy.

However, upon closer reflection, it's not surprising.

Most of them are only children, and as long as their family is stable and their parents are healthy, their lives will not be too bad.

Zhang Yan's unusual frugality during junior and senior high school was a microcosm of her family's problems.

However, Tang Song knew that even after Zhang Yan arrived in Guangzhou, she did not live with her mother.

Instead, he rented an apartment in an old neighborhood and kept a stray cat named Orange.

Zhang Yafei put down her empty coffee cup and smiled slightly. "That's about all I know. Thank you." Tang Song nodded.

Seeing this, Liu Shasha, who was standing next to her, was about to bring up her own matter.

"Ring ring—" The Mobile Phone rang.

Tang Song took out his Mobile Phone from his pocket, gestured to the two of them, and then answered the call.

"Hey, Shuyu-jie."

"You're finally done with your work and have time to talk to me now?"

"Hehe, okay, I'll be there in a bit. Wangwang and Qiangqiang will accompany you on your date."

"Century Square, right? Okay, I should be there in about an hour."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Song's two classmates said, "Shasha, Yafei, thank you for your help today. I have an appointment with someone and need to go to Quancheng city. I'll treat you to dinner another day."

Liu Shasha's lips moved slightly as she spoke, "Um— Tang Song, Ya Fei and I had planned to go shopping in Quancheng at noon, since there's really nothing fun to do in the county town. How about we go together?"

She hadn't even had a chance to speak about her "important matter" yet, how could she let Tang Song get away like this?

I finally managed to help him, and if I miss this opportunity, I'll feel embarrassed to ask again.

Zhang Yafei, sitting opposite, quickly chimed in, "We are indeed going to Quancheng. We originally planned to take the bus."

"Okay, no problem," Tang Song readily agreed. "Let's go then, I'll drive you."

Liu Shasha quickly stood up and said sweetly, "Okay, thank you, handsome Tang Song!"

"There are no parking spaces here, so I parked across the street," Tang Song said, leading the two of them outside.

After crossing the traffic lights, I walked a little further and arrived at my car.

Reach out and grasp the rear door handle; the headlights flash, and the vehicle unlocks.

Tang Song considerately opened the car door, "Please get in, you two ladies."

Zhang Yafei and Liu Shasha looked at the luxurious silver Mercedes-Benz sedan in front of them with some tension and apprehension.

I carefully sat down in the back seat and enjoyed the luxurious and comfortable interior.

Liu Shasha swallowed hard. "Tang Song, is this Mercedes-Benz S-Class? I heard it costs a million."

Tang Song fastened his seatbelt and said with a smile, "Hmm, more or less."

Hearing this enormous sum, Zhang Yafei was startled and secretly glanced around. It was the first time she had ever ridden in such a high-class car.

He secretly sighed to himself, "The world of the rich is truly different."

"By the way, where in Quancheng are you going to go shopping? I'll take you there first."

"We don't really have any specific plans, just going to big shopping malls and Pedestrian Street, I guess," Liu Shasha replied with a smile. "By the way, where are you going?"

Century Square.

Liu Shasha's eyes lit up. "That's great! Let's go straight there. Century Square was just built last year, and there are lots of new and exciting things to do there."

"Good."

"Boom!"

After starting the car, it smoothly entered the main road. Tang Song skillfully controlled the steering wheel, his gaze focused and composed.

Along the way, the three chatted about lighthearted topics, from changes in their hometown to their respective work and lives, and the atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

Taking the opportunity, Liu Shasha subtly inquired about Tang Song's career, but dared not appear too deliberate, and could only cautiously probe.

Zhang Yafei sat quietly to the side, occasionally chiming in, but mostly observing Tang Song's profile.

Xiangdu District, Yuxiuyuan Residential Complex.

A light pink blush is swept lightly across the cheeks, giving the complexion a healthy and vibrant look.

I chose a gentle earth tone for the eyeshadow, which is understated yet has a hint of warmth. Finally, I applied a layer of mauve lipstick, which is neither too flashy nor too overpowering.

Strictly speaking, this should be her first date with a boy— Yi Yi for the purpose of developing feelings.

I couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

Opening the wardrobe, Xie Shuyu chose a light-colored shirt and trousers according to her own style.

Looking at herself in the factory, a thoughtful look flashed in her eyes.

Will he think I'm too worldly? Or is this outfit just right?

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

Then, the door was pushed open.

Mother Zhao Su'e walked in, glanced at her daughter who was carefully dressing up, and asked in surprise, "Little Rain, where are you going?"

"I'm going out to have dinner with some friends," Xie Shuyu said, her expression somewhat unnatural. "I might be back late tonight."

Zhao Su'e keenly noticed the change in her daughter's expression and tentatively asked, "Were you with that Xiao Wanzi from last time? You mean that touqie guy?"

Xie Shuyu nodded calmly, without denying it. "It was him."

Zhao Su'e immediately became excited and asked softly, "Little Rain, tell Mom the truth, what exactly is your relationship now?"

Xie Shuyu pursed her lips, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "As for our relationship, Mom, don't worry about it. I know what I'm doing."

Hearing this, Zhao Su'e clapped her hands excitedly, her face beaming with joy. "Oh, that's wonderful! Okay, okay, your dad and I promise we won't cause any trouble, you can rest assured. If it gets too late, you don't have to come back to stay!"

Xie Shuyu's eyes twitched, feeling both amused and exasperated by her mother's blunt reaction.

Zhao Su'e smiled, looked her daughter up and down for a while, and suddenly frowned. "Wearing this on a date is not appropriate, it's too formal! Here, I'll get you some clothes."

As she spoke, Zhao Su'e skillfully opened the wardrobe, rummaged through it for a while, and finally picked out a sexy suspender dress, and then took out a casual suit jacket to match.

Over the years, my daughter has been traveling a lot, and she's the one who organizes all the clothes at home, keeping track of every single item.

After looking at the clothes her mother brought out, Xie Shuyu hesitated for a moment, but still listened to her mother's advice and changed into them.

After dressing, she stood in front of the fully opened room and carefully examined herself inside.

It seems to be confirming whether this image conforms to the aesthetics of the Tang Song dynasties.

She's not the type to deliberately try to please someone, but when it comes to dates with her boyfriend, she still really wants him to like it.

Aside from this, it's probably because of guilt.

After spending this time together, she increasingly felt that she was not suited for a traditional marital relationship.

She knew she couldn't fully commit to a relationship, especially when she had invested so much energy in her career.

This is why she chose to turn a blind eye even though she knew about Tang Song and Si Ruan's relationship.

After everything was ready, Xie Shuyu picked up her bag, grabbed her car keys, and said goodbye to her parents.

A silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class slowly drove into the urban area of Quancheng.

Feeling that the atmosphere was right, Liu Shasha coughed lightly and began to talk about her work experience over the past few years.

"It's really embarrassing to admit, but since graduating from university, I've been working in small companies, and I have to change jobs every year or two." Her words carried a hint of helplessness. "Now that I'm older, it's getting harder and harder to find a job."

She paused, then added in a half-joking, half-testing tone, "So, you see,"

Tang Song, if you ever encounter any suitable opportunities, or if you know any Big Boss who are hiring, be sure to think of your old classmate!

Tang Song naturally understood the underlying meaning in her words. A slight smile played on his lips as he casually asked, "Do you want to develop your career in Yancheng, or would you prefer to stay in Quancheng?"

"Actually, either way is fine. Although I really want to stay in Quancheng, there aren't many suitable job opportunities here." Liu Shasha lowered her head and thought for a while before answering softly, "Actually, either way is fine. Although I really want to stay in Jinan, there aren't many suitable job opportunities here."

"Okay, there shouldn't be any problem in Quancheng. I'll make the contact for you." Tang Song readily agreed.

"Really?!" Liu Shasha was so excited she almost jumped up from her seat, repeatedly expressing her gratitude, "Thank you, Tang Song! Thank you so much! Thank you so much!"

She was surprised by her old classmate's straightforwardness, and her eyes even welled up with tears. She was deeply moved.

Because of her low education level and lack of connections, she had a difficult time living in this small city.

For the four years after graduating from university, I basically moved between various small companies, changing jobs every year or two. The older I got, the harder it was to find a job.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have shamelessly fawned over Zhang Yunpeng, and now he's asking Tang Song, an old classmate he hasn't contacted in a long time, for help.

Tang Song chuckled and said, "Don't worry about the full house, it's just a small gesture of respect."

A few minutes later, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class slowly drove into the Century Square Underground Parking Lot.

Tang Song picked up his Mobile Phone and checked his WeChat; there was already an unread message.

[Shuyu-jie: I'm on the first floor of the mall. I'll wait for you near the elevator.]

After giving a brief reply.

The three got out of the car and walked side by side toward the elevator.

Throughout the journey, Liu Shasha remained immersed in her earlier excitement, occasionally stealing glances at Tang Song, her words laced with a hint of flattery.

As they spoke, the three of them squeezed into the elevator with the flow of people.

With a "ding" sound, the elevator doors slowly opened on the first floor.

The moment Tang Song stepped out of the elevator, his gaze was immediately drawn to Bingying not far away, and a bright smile appeared on his face.

Noticing his unusual behavior, Zhang Yafei and Liu Shasha both turned to look at him.

A tall, slender, and sexy figure instantly came into view.

She wore a fitted halter dress, a camel-colored casual blazer, and comfortable flat shoes.

The simple yet sophisticated outfit accentuates her tall and graceful figure.

Her fair and smooth skin, elegant and Ming Li features, and subtly sexy collarbone lines make her appear both gentle and charming.

Passersby couldn't help but turn around for a second glance, captivated by her chaotic yet beautiful appearance and the entire scene.

The woman seemed to sense something and slightly raised her head in this direction.

When her gaze met Tang Song's, a faint smile appeared on her lips.

While Zhang Yafei and Liu Shasha were still stunned, Tang Song was standing in front of them, strode over and went straight to her.

Zhang Yafei and Liu Shasha then realized that the other party was the friend Tang Song had arranged to meet.

"Watching the two's intimate actions and the woman's elegant and sexy figure, both of them saw shock, envy, and a bit of inferiority in each other's eyes."

"Have you been waiting long?"

Xie Shuyu shook her head. "No, I just arrived."

After saying that, she glanced at Tang Song beside her, hesitated for a moment, and then said in a low voice, "Is it not full yet? I've been really busy lately, I'm sorry."

"I forgive you because you're so beautiful." Tang Song gently embraced her slender, soft waist.

Xie Shuyu looked up at him, a hint of tenderness in her eyes, "Alright."

Tang Song Songren glanced at Liu Shasha and Zhang Yafei standing there, and introduced them with a smile, "These two are my junior high school classmates. They were also coming to Quancheng, so they came together."

Xie Shuyu smiled slightly and gracefully extended her hand, "Hello, I am Xie Shuyu."

"Hello, I'm Liu Shasha." "Hello, I'm Zhang Yafei."

The two hurriedly reached out and shook hands with her.

Despite the other party's humble demeanor, their inner confidence and elegance still put them under immense pressure.

"Well—" Liu Shasha rubbed her hands nervously, "Yafei and I are going upstairs to browse, so we won't bother you anymore."

"Wait a moment." Tang Song suddenly spoke up, then turned to Xie Shuyu and said, "Shuyu-jie, my classmate wants to change jobs in Quancheng. Do you have any suitable opportunities?"

He knew that Xie Shuyu had extensive connections in the local area, and that the premium store of Glimmer Coffee had already opened in Quancheng.

That's why he readily agreed to Liu Shasha's request.

Upon hearing this, Liu Shasha immediately tensed up and followed the factory towards Xie Shuyu.

The fact that the other party can produce such high-quality goods from a factory that they have is definitely not simple.

Xie Shuyu paused for a moment, then elegantly opened her handbag, took out a business card, and handed it over. "Shasha,"

This is my business card. Add me on WeChat later and send me your contact information; I can recommend a few companies and positions for you.

"Oh, okay, thank you!" Liu Shasha excitedly accepted the business card with both hands.

My heart skipped a beat as I glanced at the contents.

Xie Shuyu, General Manager of Yancheng Glimmer Coffee Co., Ltd..

As an office worker, she is no stranger to local workplace dynamics and business hotspots.

She had naturally heard of the recently popular Glimmer Café.

It quickly became a popular spot for young people to visit after opening, and it is said to have chain stores all over the country.

I never expected that she would be the owner of this coffee shop!

Liu Shasha hurriedly bowed, her words filled with deep respect, "Mr. Xie. Xie! I've heard of Glimmer Café, thank you so much!"

"You're welcome." Xie Shuyu smiled slightly, her words polite yet somewhat distant. "Then let's leave it at that for today, and we can talk things over later."

Liu Shasha nodded quickly, "Okay, okay, thank you Mr. Xie!"

"The corridor." "The corridor."

After saying goodbye to each other.

Watching the two figures leave, Liu Shasha stood there for a long time, unable to come back to her senses.

Zhang Yafei leaned closer and whispered, "Shasha, is she Tang Song's girlfriend? She's so pretty."

"I don't know." Liu Shasha took a deep breath, her fingertips touching the gold lettering on the business card. For her, this was a chance to change her destiny.