Please, Give Me a Chance!
Hearing the System Prompt Sound in his ear, Tang Song paused in his actions and sat up abruptly.
Wow! Campus beauty, you've really given me a big surprise!
Keep in mind, he spent 20 million to buy this from the System Shop, and after clearing the dungeon, he can also get a valuable [Charm +1] reward.
Three months have passed, but there has been no further development.
I never expected to be triggered by Shen Yuyan in Magic City.
No wonder she's such a contrasting person, just like Xiao Xue!
Tang Song felt incredibly happy. It was only because Shen Yuyan wasn't there that he felt he would have kissed her a couple of times.
Now, it's hard for anything to excite him like this.
And increasing one's Charm Value is undoubtedly one of them.
I just got a [Charm +1] quest from the Tall Mare, and now I'm getting it from Shen Yuyan again.
Once these two tasks are completed, you should be able to reach Charm 80 and inherit the assets for the next stage!
They might just inherit the title of "female celebrity".
However, considering Annie's personality, winning her over will definitely not be a task that can be accomplished in a short time.
On the contrary, School Beauty Shen, will soon reap some rewards.
Tang Song opened the System Interface and entered the warehouse.
The item [Whispers of Human Nature], which originally emitted a gray glow, has disappeared, replaced by a colorful card.
check the details.
[Shen Yuyan's Whisper]: After use, a special event instance will be loaded in the real world (from the player's perspective). Please prepare in advance.
[Note: Valid for 11 hours, 59 minutes, and 28 seconds]
Tang Song stared intently at the card, took a deep breath, selected "Shen Yuyan's Whisper," and immediately activated it.
"Whoosh—" The light screen in front of me began to spin.
A magnificent scene came into his view.
The neon-lit skyscrapers, the large floor-to-ceiling windows reflecting the figures, the high-end offices, the desks that symbolize power, and the piles of folders with pale golden light all flow among these elements, creating a mesmerizing effect.
Immediately afterwards, lines of text appeared:
Human nature is diverse and complex. Everyone has their own unique experiences, background, and personality, which makes it difficult to simply summarize or generalize human nature.
We should respect the uniqueness and differences of each individual and try to understand their behavior and motivations.
As an independent individual, Shen Yuyan is a very typical woman; she is cunning, proud, resilient, and contradictory.
Self-reflection, holding grudges, and a desire for recognition.
By observing her choices and behaviors, you can better understand women, improve your emotional intelligence, better manage the delicate balance in interpersonal relationships, and understand the Charm of Power.
Welcome to the special event instance –Yi Yi Shen Yuyan's Whisper
[Instance Characters: Observer (Tang Song), Test Subject (Shen Yuyan)]
You have acquired the dungeon skill "Whisper".
[Whisper]: When the Test Subject (Shen Yuyan) experiences a huge psychological fluctuation while in the instance environment, you will see her inner Whisper.
Act One
At 13:46 on October 7th, you accepted Shen Yuyan's invitation to have dinner and chat that evening, and listened attentively to her feelings.
Observe her behavior, and when you part ways, suggest that she accompany you to "Investor Night: Leading the Future with Intelligence".
After reading the dungeon information, Tang Song's eyes flashed with a thoughtful expression.
He has improved a great deal in terms of overall qualities compared to when he was Lin Mu Xue.
Especially when it comes to dealing with women.
Unlike Lin Mu Xue, this school beauty is the scheming type.
They are emotionally stable, possess exceptional qualities, and rarely experience significant psychological fluctuations.
Being selected by the system means that something that happened around her had a great impact on her.
Tang Song looked at the message Shen Yuyan had sent on his Mobile Phone screen.
He quickly tapped the screen. "I'm free tonight, no problem."
"Buzz buzz buzz—"
Shen Yuyan: "That's great! I'll make a reservation at the restaurant and send you the table number. See you tonight!"
[Shen Yuyan: Pinky Promise (emoji)]
Tang Song replied with an emoji.
Shen Yuyan: "By the way, I've never asked you, where do you live in Magic City? Someone as big as you must have your own place, right? (#curious)"
Tang Song smiled and replied, "I've been staying at a friend's house lately."
He then casually shared his location.
Shen Yuyan is now his precious darling.
[Whispers of Human Nature] This prop is incredibly awesome.
He was hoping that this campus belle would trigger more tasks, just like the Fake Socialite "Test Subject," to help him increase his Charm Value.
Shen Yuyan: "Okay, then I won't bother you any longer, you busy person. Bye-bye."
After replying to the message, Tang Song put down his Mobile Phone and looked at the dungeon details for a while.
Back on the main screen, I glanced at my personal information.
[Player: Tang Song (77' Charm)]
[Character: President of Songmei Clothing]
Height: 184cm, Weight: 80kg
[Constitution: 78, Endurance: 80, Agility: 73, Comprehension: 83]
[Asset Status:]
Balance: 0.96 billion yuan (Investment Capital 5.045 billion yuan)
"Whoosh!" The light screen disappeared.
Tang Song casually picked up his coffee cup, took a small sip, and felt the cool liquid slide over his tongue.
He put down his cup, opened Annie's chat window, and left a message: "My coffee is cold. Make me a new cup with 50% sugar and no milk."
[Annie: "Oh God, I never imagined you were so difficult to please."]
Tang Song: Slapping. jpg
After a while.
[Annie: "Okay, I'll take care of it, but only because I'm in a good mood today. However, I might accidentally spill it all over your computer."]
Seemingly to increase her perceived threat, Annie also posted a very wild selfie below.
Looking at the blonde, blue-eyed Tall Mare in the photo, Tang Song felt neither discouraged nor annoyed; on the contrary, he was even more eager to try.
It must be said that Annie completely ignited his desire to conquer.
But that's precisely why she's so attractive.
"Ding-a-ling"
The elevator doors slowly opened on the first floor of the building.
Shen Yuyan silently lowered her head, clutching her handbag, and walked out of the glass door.
A cold wind, mixed with fine rain, swept over my face, and the sky was covered with dark clouds.
The whole world seemed to be shrouded in a gloomy hue.
This made her mood even more gloomy and incomprehensible.
She stood under the awning, took out her Mobile Phone and called a car, but her gaze was fixed on the endless curtain of rain outside the window.
Rainwater slid down the eaves, dripping and pattering, its sound mingling with the pounding of her heart.
After a while, a Buick New Energy with its hazard lights on stopped outside the drop-off area.
Shen Yuyan glanced at the license plate, rushed into the rain, and got into the car.
She sat stiffly in the chair, her wet hair clinging to her cheeks, looking both wolfish and exhausted.
Even now, her hands are still trembling uncontrollably.
A certain emotion was surging from the depths of her heart, devouring her last shred of composure.
For her, the sky had fallen.
She is a very proud and confident person, even somewhat arrogant.
She failed to achieve her desired results in the College Entrance Examination due to illness. Her family and teachers advised her to retake the exam, since with her abilities, getting into a top-tier university was almost a DingTalk.
However, she disagreed.
Why waste your youth on repetitive, tedious exercises?
University is just a Qidian; true glory must be earned through one's own efforts.
She firmly believes that with her emotional intelligence, talent, and appearance, she can still become the focus of attention even if she chooses an ordinary university.
As she expected, things turned out just as she predicted.
With her status as a university beauty queen, student union president, outstanding alumni resources, and personal brand building, every step she takes is dazzling.
After graduation, I joined a Fortune 500 multinational company, built up my network, and eventually resigned to start my own business.
Even if others look down on Youjie Home Services, to Shen Yuyan, it is the culmination of her years of hard work.
It is a career she is very proud of.
It was this identity that gave her the confidence to stand tall and introduce herself in various situations, participate in high-end events, and interact with figures in the capital world.
They even hoped to gain Tang Song's recognition and preferential treatment, become his business partner, and rise step by step.
Finally, I reached that unattainable cloud, stood on a high-rise building looking down, met Director Jin, and befriended Ms. Ouyang.
However, all of this is collapsing.
Her dream was about Huawei vanish, and all her past efforts and perseverance seemed to have become a mockery of her.
The fear, hatred, and anger within her overwhelmed and entangled her.
It almost suffocated her.
The names of Wang Yubo, Ren Mingyuan, Hou Shaoyuan, Liu Kaili, Yu Renyu, Huang Yangming, Wang Huan, Gao Zhiyuan— all those who had mocked, suppressed, and bullied her—flashed through her mind.
Shen Yuyan clenched her fists and gritted her teeth.
"You just wait! None of you will escape!"
"Hello, beautiful lady, we've arrived," the driver politely reminded her.
"Thank you," Shen Yuyan, and got out of the car.
The rain outside had stopped. She stood in the middle of the buildings and looked up at the towering skyscrapers.
Step into the Grand Hyatt Shanghai.
Take the elevator back to the executive suite on the 82nd floor.
Looking at the bustling scenery outside the floor-to-ceiling window, Shen Yuyan gently touched the cold glass with her fingertips.
I turned around and started packing my luggage and checking out.
More than half an hour later.
Shen Yuyan carried her suitcase and walked into the Ji Hotel located on the Suzhou River.
Since the National Day holiday is over, the house price has dropped, and it's only a little over 500 yuan, which is the limit she can accept for her daily business trips.
The reason for choosing this location is that it is only 200 meters away from the Suhe Bay Overseas Chinese Town, where Tang Song were located.
After checking in, Shen Yuyan made a reservation at a restaurant and sent the reservation to Tang Song. Then, she immediately went to the shopping mall across from the hotel to buy "equipment".
4:30 p. m.
Shen Yuyan returned to her hotel room, took a fragrant hot shower, and then meticulously did her skincare, hair removal, styling, makeup, and perfume.
It's worth mentioning that the perfume she chose was one she used frequently during her university years; it wasn't expensive, but it smelled wonderful.
It has a light citrus scent that is refreshing without being overly sweet, and has a subtle, elusive quality.
To make her eyes more expressive and bright, she specially wore a pair of daily disposable colored contact lenses, and her reflection in the mirror immediately looked more youthful and energetic.
Then she put on the clothes she had carefully selected Yi Yi.
The sky outside the window gradually darkened, dusk enveloped the city, and the lights gradually illuminated the streets.
Shen Yuyan stood in front of the mirror, examining her own appearance.
Her hairstyle, makeup, accessories, and outfit were all impeccable, perfectly capturing her style from her university days.
The biggest difference is probably their temperament.
"Tang Song, were you ever ever attracted to me?"
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and when she opened them again, a fresh and sweet smile was on her face.
At this moment, she has entered a state of combat readiness.
It was nearly 7 p. m.
Suhe Bay Overseas Chinese Town.
"Ring ring—" The Mobile Phone rang.
Tang Song picked it up, glanced at it, and answered the phone with a smile, "Hello? Yuyan."
"Hey, Tang Song, how's it going?" Shen Yuyan's voice Tian Tian, with a subtle difference from before.
"I just changed my clothes and was about to leave. Have you arrived?"
"No, not at all." Shen Yuyan paused, her voice carrying a hint of playful coquetry. "Guess where I am? There's a prize if you guess right!"
Tang Song raised his eyebrows, thought for a moment, and said, "Overseas Chinese Town?"
"Bingo! We really are on the same wavelength, haha. I'm near the South Gate of the complex; the location you posted seems closest to here."
"What reward?"
"You'll see when you get here, haha~~"
The two exchanged a few jokes before hanging up the phone.
Tang Song's eyes flickered slightly. He could clearly sense that Shen Yuyan unusually proactive and enthusiastic today.
Although she had been quite proactive before, she always maintained a certain degree of restraint and modesty, such as only sending WeChat or sharing selfies, and had never been as direct and bold as she is now.
This made him even more curious about what had happened to her.
Tang Song put on his coat and walked briskly outside.
Since he knew he would be drinking that night, he decided not to drive.
In the living room on the second floor, Annie was lounging on the sofa, a laptop in front of her, lazily typing on the keyboard.
It is worth noting that she was only wearing underwear on her lower body.
Hearing Tang Song's footsteps, she looked up. "Dressed so smartly, are you going on a date with a pretty girl?"
Yes.
Upon hearing this, Annie deliberately unbuttoned two buttons on her shirt, revealing a deep cleavage.
He leaned forward slightly, his voice low and seductive. "Song, if you give up your date with her tonight, I guarantee you'll get even more."
Tang Song smiled, stepped forward, pinched her cheek, stared into her eyes, and calmly said, "I can do it now, can't I?"
As he spoke, his hand slowly moved downwards.
Annie breathed heavily, licked her lips, and her eyes gleamed with a dangerous yet excited light.
He suddenly stretched out his long leg to try to kick him, but Tang Song, who had anticipated this, easily caught it.
The two fooled around in the living room for a while until their Mobile Phone vibrated again.
Shen Yuyan: "Aren't we there yet? Could we be lost? (#covering mouth and laughing)"
It's obvious the school beauty is getting impatient.
Tang Song casually patted the Tall Mare and turned to walk towards the elevator.
Walk through the greenery of the residential area and approach the main gate.
A familiar figure gradually came into his view.
A white tank top, a khaki pleated skirt, white sneakers, a light gray knitted cardigan, and a beige canvas bag slung across her shoulder.
Shen Yuyan stood quietly by the roadside, holding a book in her hand.
The streetlights cast their glow upon her, outlining her soft silhouette.
The Shen Yuyan in front of me looks exactly like a campus belle from my university days.
It exudes a fresh and sweet temperament.
Tang Song's heartbeat quickened involuntarily.
Having just experienced the dream memories of 17 or 18 years ago, he was extremely familiar with Shen Yuyan from that time.
Those emotions buried deep in my heart quietly surfaced, inevitably causing some fluctuations.
During his college years, a period brimming with hormones, aside from the "dream state," he was just an ordinary college student.
To say that you have absolutely no feelings for the school beauty who is the center of attention is simply self-deception.
His later proactive approach to Xu Qing was also aided by the filter of youth.
Tang Song took a deep breath and walked towards her.
At the same time.
A clear Bullet Comments popped up above her head:
Why isn't he here yet? It's so cold, I can't keep up with the heat!
Shen Yuyan gently rubbed her long, bare legs together, her gaze secretly sweeping towards the door.
Just then, I saw a handsome figure.
Her eyes trembled, and for some reason, she suddenly felt like crying.
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
"It's okay." Shen Yuyan bit her lip and tightened her grip on the book slightly. "It's good that you came. I was afraid you would stand me up."
"Your outfit today looks just like it did in college, it's really pretty, but it must be cold, right?"
Shen Yuyan a sigh of relief and said casually, "It's a date with you, so of course I have to dress up nicely. I'll dress up as much as you like."
Seeing School Beauty Shen's humble posture, Tang Song was somewhat touched. "Let's go, let's go to the restaurant first."
"Okay, sure." Shen Yuyan nodded, hailed a taxi, and nudged Tang Song, telling him to get in first.
She then gently touched her short skirt and sat down lightly.
The car door was closed.
Shen Yuyan placed the canvas bag on her lap and handed over the book she was holding. "Here, this is your reward."
Tang Song took it and glanced at it. It was Yuval Noah Yuval's * Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow *, which he had previously scanned from his online book list.
Shen Yuyan smiled and said, "This is a book I've been particularly enjoying lately. Magic City, so I'm sharing it with you."
"Thanks."
The car headed towards the Bund.
A refreshing scent of perfume wafted over, and Shen Yuyan shifted her position to sit next to him. She stretched out her fair fingers and casually scribbled on the book, explaining to him the thoughts it contained on the rapid evolution of human society.
Her tone, movements, and expressions all resembled those of the campus belle from her university days.
Bullet Comments: [He's looking at me, but not saying anything. Does he think my clothes and words are too deliberate?]
Will he hate me? Should I tone it down?
The restaurant that Shen Yuyan booked was in the North District of the Bund Finance Center, which is very close to Overseas Chinese Town).
It only took about ten minutes to arrive at my destination.
This is a Michelin -starred restaurant with an average cost of over 2,000 yuan per person. It specializes in Italian seafood dishes, which are exquisite and luxurious.
The two sat by the window, overlooking the dazzling night view of the Bund after the rain through the floor-to-ceiling glass.
The Huangpu River, illuminated by lights, sparkles and reflects the distant cluster of IWC architecture, creating a very romantic scene.
"This is Mantis Shrimp and caviar egg tart. It has a rich and layered texture and a delicate and flavorful taste. You should try it. This one is highly recommended online. It is said that the chef spent a year developing it."
"Three different ways of preparing foie gras: kumquat foie gras jelly, cherry foie gras."
As Shen Yuyan explained, she used her fork to take a small piece and place it on Tang Song's plate, her movements elegant and perfectly timed.
She picked up the champagne bottle, flicked her wrist slightly, and skillfully poured a glass for each of them.
The crystal-clear wine bubbled gently in the glass.
Shen Yuyan brightly and said, "Come on, let's drink to our reunion in Magic City."
Her tone was relaxed and natural, as if it were just a simple gathering of friends.
Bullet Comments: [No matter what I say, I can't be too eager to reveal my anxiety and desire. I only have one chance.]
We must seize this opportunity.
"Clink~" The two gently clinked their glasses.
Shen Yuyan then started the conversation, from "university life" to "artificial intelligence", and then extended to the "financial field".
Unlike Xiao Xue, she was clearly an emotionally stable person, only occasionally triggering the "Whisper":
Why didn't I notice his unique qualities in college? He was Lu Ziming's roommate, and I'd met him several times.
[Maybe I was too materialistic back then, always thinking that those insignificant people weren't worth paying attention to, what a pity!]
How should I respond? Was his mention of "founder traits" a compliment or a warning? Don't look clueless, Shen Yuyan!
Was what I just said too pragmatic? It sounded like I was trying to sell myself!
My top priority is to increase my standing in his eyes!
Tang Song Songjing plays the role of the "Observer".
He could sense Shen Yuyan's urgency and repression, and he could also perceive her determination and tension.
But he never led the conversation or asked her what had happened. Instead, he observed Shen Yuyan as an outsider.
I gained a deeper understanding of this former campus beauty.
No wonder Qing Qing nicknamed her "Scheming Yan"; this school beauty has so many little schemes, completely the opposite of the Silly Qing.
9 p. m.
The two walked out of the restaurant.
The night was as dark as ink, and the city's neon lights flickered in the distance, casting a hazy, dreamlike glow.
After getting into the pre-booked car, they returned to Suhe Bay Overseas Chinese Town.
Shen Yuyan also got out of the car and stood outside the gate of the residential area, where the atmosphere seemed somewhat awkward.
Tang Song turned and asked, "By the way, where do you live?"
Shen Yuyan pointed northeast, "The Ji Hotel is just a few hundred meters away. Tang Song, you just finished eating, why don't you take a walk to digest your food, and give me a ride while you're at it?"
"Okay, let's go." Tang Song nodded with a smile, then followed Shen Yuyan, walking forward on the wet sidewalk.
A recent autumn rain has left a damp atmosphere in the air, and a gentle evening breeze is blowing.
Shen Yuyan seemed to be freezing cold, and suddenly shivered, then stomped her foot.
Tang Song glanced at her, and tactfully took off his coat and gently draped it over her shoulders. "Are you cold? I told you you weren't wearing enough."
Feeling the warmth and faint masculine scent emanating from the clothes, Shen Yuyan's cheeks flushed slightly, and she whispered, "Thank you."
At this moment, all emotions are heartfelt.
Having someone to chat and eat with during her most vulnerable and painful time truly made her feel much more at ease.
She never denied her Good impression for Tang Song, no matter how many external factors were involved, but her Good impression was genuine.
The reason she rejected Wang Yubo, and even refused to give him a perfunctory response, was because of Tang Song.
"You're welcome. You came all the way to pick me up today and treated me to a big meal. I should be thanking you."
Shen Yuyan raised her head slightly, looking at Tang Song's handsome profile under the light, and suddenly launched an attack. "I'm very happy to be able to treat my Male God to dinner."
Tang Song raised an eyebrow slightly, "The school beauty has such a sweet tongue."
Shen Yuyan tilted her head, pouting her rosy lips, "How do you know if it's sweet or not if you haven't even tasted it?"
She seemed a little drunk, and her words were slurred, sounding both like a joke and a serious statement.
Upon hearing this, Tang Song abruptly stopped and stared intently into her eyes.
"Thump thump one"
Shen Yuyan's throat bobbed, as if she could hear her own heartbeat. She subconsciously held her breath and looked at him.
[Tang Song! Come here!]
Kiss me! Kiss me now! Should I be more proactive? But would that be too provocative?
The two stared at each other in silence for a full five seconds. Just as Shen Yuyan was about to lose her temper, Tang Song suddenly looked away and said in a calm tone, "You can tell just by looking."
Shen Yuyan was stunned, and an indescribable pain instantly welled up in her heart.
I was rejected.
Am I not good enough? Or do I simply not matter to him?
[Haha, Youjie Home Services has failed, and I'm a loser. What right do I have to make him take the initiative?]
[No, you can't think like that— Shen Yuyan, you must calm down.]
Footsteps echoed again in the night, as the Ji Hotel building drew ever closer.
Shen Yuyan suddenly stopped and looked down at her white sneakers.
The Bullet Comments flew across the sky above:
Why? Lin Mu Xue can eat it, Wen Ruan can eat it, Xiao Jing can eat it, so why can't I, Shen Yuyan, eat it?
[Silly Qing, please forgive me.]
[Shen Yuyan, you're such a despicable person! You're thinking of betraying your best friend while making excuses for yourself!]
[Hehe, I've always been a selfish person!]
But what can I do? I have no way out, and my time is running out.
He's already rejected me once; if I miss this opportunity, he'll only drift further away.
I'm not reconciled, I'm really not reconciled!
Tears blurred her vision, and Shen Yuyan's shoulders trembled slightly.
Tang Song pursed her lips and patted her shoulder with concern. "What's wrong, Yuyan?"
"Maybe I drank too much champagne; some things just make me sad when I think about them."
"What's wrong? You can tell me." Tang Song looked at the School Beauty Shen, with a complicated expression.
She is far more complex than she appears on the surface.
Pride and vulnerability coexist, ambition and self-esteem intertwine; these qualities make her both alluring and dangerous.
This sense of contradiction seems to be what makes her most attractive.
Shen Yuyan a deep breath, looked up at him, and said, "Actually, I've always wanted to sincerely apologize to you."
"Back when Youjie Home Services Angel Round, I promised Qing Qing that I would let you have an in-depth conversation with her, but I didn't take it to heart and didn't even bother to understand your situation properly, which led to me making the wrong choice."
"Now I'm reaping what I sowed. Youjie Home Services is completely in a dead end, and the hard work of our startup team over two years has been destroyed. To be honest, I really regret it."
"I know you must have some complaints in your heart. It was my fault. I was too proud and too short-sighted. I hope you can forgive my ignorance back then."
Tang Song gently shook his head. "Everyone makes mistakes, that's normal. And you don't need to apologize to me; the choice you made back then was your team's decision."
"Thank you for your understanding, Tang Song." Shen Yuyan a half step forward and gently hugged him. "Then do you think—I still have a chance?"
The color of the Bullet Comments started to turn red:
Please, give me a chance! I don't want to lose, I can't lose!