Center of Attention

Yesterday afternoon, my beautician friend returned from Shandong Province.

In addition to "excessive water loss" the night before, Lin Mu Xue took a day off yesterday and didn't arrive at the company until after 9 a. m. today.

I had just finished a cup of coffee and was chatting with my colleagues when I was shocked to hear the terrible news.

Mr. Tang's special assistant has arrived!

She took advantage of June's time to organize materials and came over to meet this "uninvited guest" alone.

Originally, she wanted to use her position as the general manager's assistant to suppress the other party's arrogance and let her know who the boss was here.

Who would have thought that I would see someone I never expected?

Lin Mu Xue seemed to have been put on pause.

Her gaze swept over Shen Yuyan, landing on his exquisite yet sharp face, and a complex emotion that was hard to suppress welled up in her heart.

You scheming bitch!

I knew you were no good, a wolf in sheep's clothing, secretly Pat Pat this stunt on me! How dare you ambush me, the Emperor Mu Xue!

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You bastard!!!

Lin Mu Xue's heart was bleeding; she felt like her home had been robbed.

When she first saw Xu Qing's best friend, she had a vague feeling that the other person would be a formidable rival in the future, so she always remained vigilant towards her.

Previously, he had deliberately flaunted his affability and pomp on Moments in an attempt to suppress the other party's arrogance.

Later, as his status rose, his attention shifted to Su Yu and Jin Meixiao, and he gradually forgot about these petty thoughts, no longer taking Shen Yuyan seriously.

To my utter surprise, she managed to exploit the loophole!

"What's wrong, Luna? Why are you spacing out? Don't you recognize me?" Shen Yuyan walked up to her, her tone relaxed and affectionate.

Lin Mu Xue's eye twitched, but she quickly adjusted her expression. "Yuyan, I didn't expect to see you here. What a pleasant surprise!"

She said the last few words through gritted teeth.

Shen Yuyan seemed not to understand her implied meaning, Wei Xiao as she extended her hand, "It's fate, you know, we've always been destined to meet."

The two stared at each other for a moment.

Lin Mu Xue gripped her hand tightly, taking advantage of her height, and stared intently into her eyes. "I heard you became Mr. Tang's Special Assistant? Congratulations! You must have put in a lot of effort, right? Rongliu Capital is a dream for many."

It's so much better than your Youjie Home Services!

"Hehe." Shen Yuyan smiled brightly. "Yes, I've always admired you, Luna, so I switched jobs here. Youjie Home Services is a thing of the past. Now you can call me Shirley. We're both Mr. Tang's assistants, and we'll work side by side for Mr. Tang in the future. Good luck!"

"Our responsibilities are different." Lin Mu Xue pursed her lips, slightly increasing the pressure on her right hand, her voice carrying a warning tone, "I am the general manager's assistant, responsible for helping Mr. Tang manage the entire company's business. As for you, just focus on doing your job well and don't let Mr. Tang down."

Shen Yuyan energetically, "Don't worry, Luna, I'll try my best! If there's an opportunity in the future, I hope you can give me some pointers!"

However, looking at the other party's "innocent" appearance, Lin Mu Xue felt her teeth itch, and even Nanako felt a slight pain!

She used to think she was a bit of a tea connoisseur, but now she feels that Shen Yuyan is like a well-established green tea that has been fermenting for over twenty years, even her heart is green.

Although Shen Yuyan acted very politely and warmly, they both knew that she was there to take their place!

In the past, Lin Mu Xue might not have reacted so strongly.

But you have to understand that Tang Song's status has now risen to another level, and the promise he made was that she would manage his assets in the future as his assistant, including a series of top-notch resources such as private jets, estates, and yachts!

These are not things that just anyone can touch; they are her ultimate dream!

This is precisely where Emperor Mu Xue's Achilles' heel lies.

You scheming bitch, how dare you steal my spot?!

Just then.

There was a gentle knock on the conference room door.

"Please come in!" the two responded in unison, their voices filled with understanding and friendliness, as if the tense atmosphere from just moments ago had never existed.

Lin Mu Xue quickly adjusted her expression, a calm and composed smile appearing on her face.

She, the Emperor Mu Xue, has been through so much in her life; she absolutely cannot lose face!

The door slowly opened, and a middle-aged woman dressed in a business suit, exuding a capable air, walked in, carrying a stack of documents.

"Luna, you're here too." June greeted her with a smile, then turned to Shen Yuyan and said politely and warmly, "Shirley, welcome to the company. I'm June, the HR Director."

"Hello, June, thank you for your hard work." Shen Yuyan nodded slightly.

Lin Mu Xue Wei Xiao politely and took the initiative to say, "June, these are Shirley's onboarding documents."

May I accompany her? Actually, Shirley and I are good friends; we've known each other for a long time.

Her tone was relaxed and natural, as if she were just chatting, but there was a hint of probing in her eyes.

June nodded and said calmly, "Of course. By the way, Luna, Mr. Tang called me last night and said he wants to raise your salary by 20%. I was planning to go and get your signature later."

"Oh, I see. Then let's chat in my office later." Lin Mu Xue blinked, her expression calm, but her heart was racing.

Her current annual salary is 1.5 million. If it's increased by 20%, that'll be 1.8 million!

Although I always felt a little guilty when I used the black card to make purchases before, since it was a credit card, I always felt like I was "borrowing" it.

But this is real salary, tangible and visible!

In the future, when you go out socializing, if you casually say something like "My annual salary is only 1.8 million," you'll definitely have a high level of sophistication.

Tang Song still love me after all!

It's all because of that seductive and shameless little green tea, Shen Yuyan, who's plotting and trying to harm me, the newly enlightened emperor!

His crime deserves death!

Hearing their conversation, Shen Yuyan's eyes flickered slightly, but she didn't say anything.

The three sat around the conference table. June pushed a stack of documents in front of her, her tone gentle yet professional. "Shirley,"

This is your onboarding documents, including your Labor Contract, Confidentiality Agreement, and Non-Compete Clause. Please review them carefully. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.

"Okay, thank you." Shen Yuyan slightly, solemnly accepting the document, her fingertips lightly touching the pages as if she were touching something precious.

Her experience of working for a Fortune 500 multinational company for over a year, coupled with her subsequent self-study, made her adept at handling English contracts.

The main entity in this contract is Rongliu Investment (a domestic entity), and the content is concise and clear, without any ambiguous wording.

There is no probationary period; the contract term is three years; and the position is clearly marked as "Chairman Special Assistant."

Everything went exactly as she had expected.

As for salary, she didn't care.

Being on such a top-tier platform, the salary is just icing on the cake; what's truly attractive is the accompanying resources and status.

Turning to the next page, Shen Yuyan glanced at it casually, then paused, her heart trembling slightly.

Okay, I admit it, I was being superficial!

After taking a deep breath, she picked up the contract again and began to read it word by word.

Annual salary of 1.2 million!

That's a salary of 1.2 million in Yancheng!

Even the General Manager of P&G's Yancheng branch, where she previously worked, didn't earn such a high salary.

Her original expectation was a monthly salary of 30,000 to 40,000 yuan, which is in line with the salary rules of financial institutions.

I never expected it to be this exaggerated.

Furthermore, the contract also details the various subsidies:

Transportation subsidy of 4,000 yuan, meal subsidy of 4,000 yuan, and Communication Allowance of 2,000 yuan:

The company provides a high-end apartment near the financial center, with the monthly rent fully covered by the company:

As an assistant, she can apply for a clothing budget of 100,000 yuan per year for her attire needs on important occasions.

The travel standard is business class, the hotel accommodation is five-star or above, and the daily allowance during the business trip is as high as 2,000 yuan.

In addition, the company offers high-end medical insurance covering the globe, 20 days of annual leave, and ample paid sick leave. What shocked her most was that as long as she worked for 3 months, she could join the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, initially granted 0.1% of the Stock Options, which would accumulate every year thereafter.

This is unheard of! For a top-tier Private Equity Fund, such conditions are almost impossible to come by—unless they are specifically tailored for a particular individual.

Mr. Tang, you really understand me!

As an entrepreneur, she places particular importance on Stock Options incentives for her company.

Even more exciting is that the company has a complete training system that covers core skills such as Financial Modeling, M&A Valuation, and Due Diligence Skills. It also supports customized courses based on individual needs and can even hire external experts to teach.

Shen Yuyan tried her best to remain calm, but her legs couldn't help trembling slightly.

If she had had such an offer before, she would never have started her own business!

A large platform, extremely high salary, extensive network of contacts, and a one-step upward social mobility—while she struggled desperately to start her own business, and in the end, she didn't even qualify to sit in the investment negotiation room of a company like Rongliu Capital.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but look up at Lin Mu Xue across from her.

As the general assistant, the other party would naturally enjoy more generous treatment.

From the very first day of her job, Lin Mu Xue was on a much higher Qidian than anyone else, with more resources and opportunities.

Compared to her, Lin Mu Xue was incredibly lucky.

Their eyes met, and sparks seemed to flicker in the air.

"Okay, June, I've finished reading it, there are no problems."

"Brush-"

Shen Yuyan signed her name decisively, let out a long sigh, put down the pen, and wore a polite smile.

June nodded, took the contract, and handed over a card. "Welcome to Rongliu Capital. This is your Access Card and Office System Permissions."

"Thank you, please take care of me in the future."

"By the way, your workstation is outside the President's Office, which makes it convenient to communicate with Mr. Tang at any time."

Shen Yuyan's gaze inadvertently swept over Lin Mu Xue's still smiling face. "Xiao Xue, you go ahead and do your work. I'll check my workstation."

Her tone was soft, but there was a hint of provocation hidden in her eyes.

Lin Mu Xue twisted her leg under the table and laughed, "You guys go ahead. Oh, by the way, June, I'll take the contract to your office for you. You can take Shirley to familiarize herself with the office environment."

June nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll trouble you."

Lin Mu Xue is the General Assistant of Confluent Capital, and her position is much higher than that of the HR director of WFOE branch.

Since the other party had spoken, she naturally couldn't refuse.

After the two figures disappeared, the conference room door closed.

Lin Mu Xue eagerly flipped open the contract, her eyes quickly scanning the salary and benefits section.

I can finally relax.

What she feared most was that the other person's salary was higher than hers, which meant that in Tang Song's mind, this Special Assistant was more outstanding and more important.

Fortunately, it's only a "meager" annual salary of 1.2 million.

Compared to his impressive annual salary of 1.8 million, he was on a completely different level.

Putting away the documents, Lin Mu Xue gritted her teeth and secretly began to plot something.

"Our staff areas are divided according to function, with the Investment Department, Risk Control Department, Brand Department, and Post-Investment Management Department each occupying one area..."

"Your seat was personally assigned by Mr. Tang; it's right outside the President's Office, and it's not fully ready yet."

June Wei Xiao and led the way, explaining things as they walked.

Shen Yuyan followed in her footsteps, walking around most of the company, and finally saw Lin Mu Xue's independent and luxurious office.

[AssistantToPresident]

Through the half-open door, you can see the interior decoration.

Shen Yuyan couldn't help but exclaim inwardly, "Holy crap! Xiao Xue! You're eating really well!"

Soon, they arrived at a quiet corner.

Shen Yuyan also found her own workstation.

To the left of the President's Office is a semi-open space, with a glass partition wall separating it from the outside world to create a relatively private space.

Facing the core area of Yan Province Financial Center, with the bustling city pulse beneath your feet and blue skies and white clouds above.

Custom-designed Hu Tao height-adjustable desk, dual-screen workstation for MacBook Pro+.

Shen Yuyan slowly sat down, her fingertips lightly touching the table, looking out at the financial center, reflecting on her journey.

Overwhelmed with emotion and full of high spirits.

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Oops, I've accidentally caught something from that Silly Qing.

Yunxi Building, Songmei Clothing.

Fashion design office area.

Yao Lingling sat at her workstation, flipping through the Visual Identity System design document that Qiu Qiu had created for the HEYISTUDIO brand, while quickly jotting down keywords in her notebook:

"Exquisite, elegant, and modern—artistic details and a touch of understated luxury."

For the past two days, she has been reviewing Qiu Qiu's design documents.

I felt genuinely surprised and amazed.

Qiu Qiu is really amazing!

From the brand logo to the color system, and then to the font, pattern texture and application scenario specifications —Yi Yi every aspect is extremely professional and in-depth.

As someone who also loves design, Yao Lingling also sensed the emotions and ideas that Cheng Qiuqiu wanted to express from these works:

"The beauty of impulsiveness within restraint."

The main color scheme of Moonstone and CreamSiIk, complemented by two sophisticated secondary colors, DuskRose and Minera|Blue, makes the entire design system appear both calm and gentle, rational yet warm.

This is also the style and tone she has always pursued.

A successful brand not only needs precise positioning, but also needs products that can carry that tone to deliver results.

And now, it's Ling Ling's turn to lend a hand!

How could she let Tang Song down when he "poached" her, offering her such a high salary and trust?

She also hopes to use her abilities and designs to help Songmei Clothing reach new heights.

The design team at Huashang Apparel has already started working on related projects, and she will also be working on her own designs at the same time.

Starting with the Brand Visual DNA and combining it with her understanding of the aesthetics of working women, she created her first piece for Songmei Clothing.

Inspiration kept flashing through her mind, and her eyes gradually brightened.

Ultimately, her eye settled on one item: a Ski Jacket.

In recent years, the "outdoor craze" has quietly emerged, and the market demand for Ski Jacket has continued to grow.

Songmei Clothing targets urban women who value sophistication and value for money, but do not have high requirements for functionality.

They value the product's practicality and style in everyday situations.

And this is precisely her area of expertise.

She herself is also a big fan of Ski Jacket and has always wanted to design an "Urban Windbreaker" specifically for working women.

While she was at Shangya, she conducted extensive market research and even had an early design draft, but she never had the opportunity to actually launch it.

Moreover, in her first exchange with Tang Song on Little Red Book, her suggested makeover was "Ski Jacket + sweatpants + Canvas Shoes." (Chapter 5)

Looking back on those past events.

Yao Lingling couldn't help but chuckle softly, her eyes filled with memories.

From the initial "Electronic Pet" to the current senior student, and now to "Mr. Tang"—

Their story is actually quite interesting.

Every time she thinks back on it, she feels a surge of warmth and excitement.

As her thoughts gradually settled, Yao Lingling began to create seriously.

With a gentle swipe of the fingertip on the digital screen, a few strokes outline the silhouette of a person.

Quickly Huawei sketches.

Gradually, the design drafts on the screen became more and more detailed.

"Yu Wengweng--" My Mobile Phone vibrated, and a message popped up on my computer screen.

[Tang Song: "Ling Ling, come to my office."]

The brief and direct message brought a smile to Yao Lingling's face.

It's great to work together; if I want to see my senior, I can go to his office.

She put down her work, tidied her hair, looked in the mirror, and then strode towards the President's Office.

Fortunately, she disguised herself as "Fake Ling" today, otherwise she would have really made a fool of herself.

Sigh, being with Qiu Qiu is really stressful.

I went to the office to chat with Tang Song. One had a D-cup, and the other had an A-cup—it was really a sight to behold!

"Please come in."

Pushing open the office door, Yao Lingling saw Tang Song, her senior, typing away on his keyboard. He wore square-framed glasses and was so handsome it made one's mouth water. Yao Lingling licked her lips, walked briskly to her desk, and said with a smile, "Mr. Tang, you wanted to see me?"

Tang Song raised his head, leaned back in his office chair, looked at the junior schoolmate, and his gaze subconsciously swept over her large breasts and thick legs before settling on her "Comic Bra".

I couldn't help but smile.

Yao Lingling stuck out her tongue and whispered, "Don't expose our struggles, just keep things going, you know what I mean."

After she finished speaking, she winked at him, her eyes filled with a hint of mischief, a hint of expectation, and a touch of ambiguous warmth that was hard to define.

Tang Song chuckled and shook her head, "Actually, she looks quite pretty without it."

Yao Lingling blushed, lowered her head and bit her lip, saying shyly, "To receive praise from Mr. Tang, I'm going to dream about it for days to come."

"What beautiful dream? Could it be..." Tang Song deliberately dragged out his words, his eyes narrowing.

"Oh dear! Senior Mr. Tang, how did you know? I'm so sorry! Hahaha~"

After chatting with Yao Lingling for a few minutes, Tang Song's slightly tired mind instantly relaxed.

This junior high school girl has a unique energy; she's optimistic and cheerful.

Like a small flame leaping in the cracks of life.

Then, Tang Song opened the drawer, took out a few sheets of drawing paper, and gently placed them on the table.

"This is..." Yao Lingling's eyes widened in surprise. "A sketch design?! Senior's new work? It's so beautiful!"

"Yes, I'll have to trouble you again this time." Tang Song nodded, pointed to the chair next to him, and said, "Sit down, let's talk."

"Alright!" Yao Lingling cheered, happily pulling over a chair and sitting down next to Tang Song.

Sketch paper was spread out on a large solid wood table.

Tang Song, people began to seriously describe their needs, as well as the materials and techniques they used.

Caramel Brown Turtleneck Sweater: Slightly loose H-line cut, double-layered fold-over design, naturally drooping shoulder line, slightly tapered cuffs, lazy and casual.

Dark Gray Slightly Wide Suit Pants: Straight-leg and slightly wide-leg, flattering the leg shape, with heat-pressed invisible three-dimensional pleats, balancing elegance and comfort.

Yao Lingling's eyes Jing Jing, and she was shaking her legs with excitement.

It's been a long time since I last made clothes for my senior, and I've finally waited for this opportunity again.

At the time, she didn't know Tang Song's true identity or how powerful he was. She was simply attracted by his modification notes on Little Red Book and developed feelings for the Electronic Pet.

After getting to know him, she was completely "fallen" for his amazing fashion designs.

She loves fashion design and especially admires the talent of the Tang Song.

Looking at those exquisite hand-drawn sketches right now, I feel an overwhelming sense of joy and excitement.

"Are you cold? Why are you shivering?" Tang Song smiled and reached out to press down on her still slightly trembling thigh.

A surge of heat traveled from her palm to her skin, causing Yao Lingling to freeze for a moment, her heart rate instantly soaring to 160.

"No, it's not that I'm cold," she stammered. "It's just that I'm too excited."

"Oh, then let's continue." Tang Song smiled, but his hand did not leave.

It has to be said that the junior school girl, with her Innate Fitness Sacred Body and pear-shaped figure, has incredibly thick thighs that feel amazing to the touch.

The muscles beneath the skin are firm yet not stiff, wrapped in a perfectly balanced layer of fat, soft yet taut.

It's like pressing it onto a freshly baked, just-cooled pudding—smooth on Yi Yi outside, yet powerful inside.

Feeling the continuous warmth on her legs, Yao Lingling's face grew hotter and hotter, and she pressed her legs tightly together.

My heart feels itchy and warm.

About ten minutes later, the two stopped talking.

Ling Ling put the manuscript away. "Don't worry, senior. Now that we have Huashang Apparel's team and workshop, the clothes will be ready soon."

She paused, then looked up and said earnestly, "And the clothes for our [HEYISTUDIO] brand... I've already started designing them, and we'll get them into mass production before the Double Eleven sale. And you definitely won't be disappointed!"

Seeing Ling Ling's expression, Tang Song gently patted her thigh, "Go for it, Ling Ling, I believe in your abilities!"

I have to say, her thighs are really elastic, like massage balls, they bounce three times when you pat them!

Tang Song couldn't help but pat it again.

Ling Ling gasped softly, then mustered her courage and patted Tang Song's leg, saying in a coquettish tone, "My leg is going to swell up from being patted."

"Oops, sorry, I accidentally used too much force." Tang Song gently touched her, easing the pain in his junior.

"Oh my! Senior, you're so mean!"

Tang Song smiled, opened the drawer on her right, took out an orange gift box, and placed it on the table in front of her.

"I can't let you make clothes for me for nothing. As usual, this is a gift for you."

Ling Ling quickly waved her hand, "No, no, you can't take it! Senior, you're my boss now! It's my duty to help you. It's different; public and private matters should be kept separate. Take it. I saw you 'recommended' this on Little Red Book a while ago; you'll probably like it."

Ling Ling was busy and didn't expect that her senior was still paying attention to her updates. Her heart was pounding as she gently opened the exquisite packaging in front of her, and the La Mer The Radiance Renewal Gift Box (Limited Edition) came into view.

Valued at over 30,000 yuan, the gift box not only contains the classic Miracle Cream, Essence Water, and Eye Serum, but also comes with Custom Gilded Makeup Mirror and Handwritten Blessing Card.

Although she is just an ordinary blogger with few followers on Little Red Book, she has always been passionate about beauty and skincare content and occasionally updates her notes with tips.

Not long ago, she exclaimed in the comments section of a video about this newly released Limited Edition Gift Box: "If I could own this set, I would be willing to jump around in the office for three days."

To my utter surprise, Senior Tang Song actually bought it and gave it to me.

"Thank you, senior." Ling Ling's fingers stroked the gift box, her eyes filled with surprise and emotion.

"You're welcome. You're my Cyber Strategists, haha."

Yao Lingling smiled and said, "By the way, senior, you haven't updated your Little Red Book in a long time. Your other cyber military enthusiasts aren't as lucky as me. They're always urging you to update your posts. They all want to know how you're doing."

At this point, she couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, a hint of mischief in her eyes. "If they saw what you look like now, they would be absolutely shocked."

Actually, I think you could easily post updates from time to time, even if it's just sharing glimpses of your daily work at Songmei Clothing.

It can also attract a lot of people.

You should know that you have a huge number of female fans.

From an insignificant "Electronic Pet" to a fitness guru, fashion blogger, and then the owner of a clothing company—this persona would definitely cause a sensation Internet Plus!

She spoke very sincerely because she was a firsthand witness to this story.

In her view, Tang Song has the potential to become a dual-threat IP as an "entrepreneur + fashion blogger," and could even become a "top influencer" in the industry.

Not only can it help them gain more popularity, but it can also generate buzz and attract customers for Songmei Clothing.

Upon hearing her words, Tang Song was also convinced.

That does seem to make some sense.

Moreover, Little Red Book does hold special significance for him.

Remember when he reached 100 followers, he received a special item Betting Agreement," which gave him the courage to pursue Zhao Yachian.

When his fan base surpassed 1,000, he unlocked the title "The Popular Me," which became his primary source of funding in the early stages.

When his fan count surpassed 10,000, he triggered the hidden item "Whispers of Human Nature," which initiated his unique relationship with Lin Mu Xue.

Those days when I used to record my self-disciplined life and transformation process in notebooks seem like they were just yesterday.

According to the rules, the next reward should be 100,000 followers.

However, as his inherited assets grew larger and larger, "The Popular Me" became dispensable, and his Douyin and Little Red Book naturally ceased operation.

With his current charm and wealth, if he were to update his content every day, he would probably already have over 100,000 followers and be a million- Internet Celebrity on Douyin.

Just then, a crisp System Prompt Sound rang in my ears.

"Ding! You have triggered the Branch Mission [All Eyes on You]. Please go to the [Task Center] to check it out."

[Task content: Reputation is the external manifestation of charm; influence is the projection of personality.]

As a crucial factor in your charm rating, your awareness of fame and influence falls far short of expectations.

Please achieve a genuine account leap through proper operation—surpassing 100,000 followers on Little Red Book Yi Yi over 1 million followers on Douyin.

[Mission Reward: Charm +1, Skill Pack *1]

[Note 1: The use of any unconventional methods (such as data manipulation, buying followers, etc.) is not allowed]

[Note 2: Content must be original, authentic, and consistent with the account's style]

[Note 3: Fan growth needs to be natural, stable, and sustainable]