Chapter 280: Binding Partner, Charm 60
In the gorgeous and romantic banquet hall, soft pure music always drifted in the air.
In the female relative and friend area on the right, everyone remained standing, looking at Wen Ruan's direction with dull eyes.
Xingyun International Group's subsidiaries are not just extensions of their own business, but often also undertake other types of business forms.
For example, the Shanghai subsidiary is also responsible for the screening, evaluation, and management of investment projects in related fields such as culture and media.
Zhang Zihang, this director's son and company executive, served as vice president in a subsidiary in Hangzhou before becoming the general manager of the International Cooperation Department, responsible for e-commerce media business.
It was also because he made achievements in Hangzhou that he was logically transferred to the headquarters.
Responsible for cooperation and exchanges between the company and foreign media organizations, promoting the development of the group's international projects.
The "person in charge of the Yancheng subsidiary" promised by Ji Ji Qiu Yu would undoubtedly let Wen Ruan ascend to the sky in one step and become a senior management layer of the group.
Her rank is on par with Zhang Zihang.
No one doubted the truthfulness of this President Ji's words.
Xingyun International has a total of 7 board seats, 4 of which are representatives appointed by Tang Zong Entertainment.
And Ji Ji Qiu Yu is a vice president promoted by these few directors, and her prestige within the company is imaginable.
Usually, she is a cold and sharp appearance, and they have never seen her treat employees so enthusiastically; her words even carried a bit of flattery.
Of course, what made them even more heart-pounding was that Wen Ruan's boyfriend, the so-called "President Tang," actually really knew Mo Xiang Wan of Tang Zong Entertainment.
And judging from Ji Ji Qiu Yu's attitude, it definitely wasn't just simple knowing.
His background must be very large.
In the crowd, Ji Ji Qiu Yu was still holding Wen Ruan's hand, asking about her work situation at Guangying Media.
Her words were gentle and sincere.
Sun Simin, wearing a red reception dress, shivered violently and gradually came to her senses from the unbelievable shock.
She reached out and pinched her husband's arm hard.
Zhou Bo "hissed," licked his dry lips, and said in a low voice, "Simin, this... is that really the vice president of your group?"
If you didn't know, you would think it was the leader of their Bocai Yingrui who was fawning over Tang Song like this.
The colleagues from Bocai Yingrui attending the wedding banquet today were all ordinary staff from the research department.
They had no chance to come into contact with Tang Song, this major shareholder.
The only leader invited was the supervisor of the industry research group he was in, but he hadn't arrived yet.
So although some colleagues had seen Tang Song at the reception, they didn't realize the other party's identity.
After all, these small employees only chatted about this shareholder's name during their leisure time and hadn't seen the real person much.
"Hiss, hiss~"
Sun Simin pinched her husband again, only then finally confirming that it wasn't a dream!
"Go to the door to welcome guests quickly! I can't walk away for a while!" Sun Simin said excitedly in a low voice, "Also, notify the emcee to mention the presence of our President Ji later!"
"Oh, oh, I'll go right away!" Zhou Bo promised and ran toward the outside.
Sun Simin took a deep breath and paced toward Wen Ruan's direction.
Ji Ji Qiu Yu's arrival just now had scared them to death.
Originally, they were a bit confused about the reason, but only then did they understand that it was aimed at Wen Ruan!
And Wen Ruan's boyfriend, not only the boss of Bocai Yingrui, but also has a relationship with Tang Zong Entertainment, and is even a figure that even President Ji has to treat cautiously.
Thinking of this, Sun Simin's heartbeat became louder and louder.
Today is her wedding scene!
Tang Song's heaven-reaching background, the group vice president personally attending to endorse.
Her college roommate, best friend, and good sister really gave her a gift from heaven!
In the future, she, a small planning supervisor, might not be unable to become the director of the creative planning department, or even go further.
Sun Simin only felt that her wedding was already incomparably perfect, and she had also reached the most high-profile moment of her life.
She stepped forward and held Wen Ruan's arm, beaming with joy, "President Ji, thank you for coming to my wedding, our couple is truly honored! You sit at the front table with Ruanruan later!"
"Happy wedding." Ji Ji Qiu Yu's gaze looked at Tang Song beside her, and she said softly, "President Tang, then I'll go sit over there first, and after the wedding ceremony is over, I'll chat with Wen Ruan in detail."
"Alright, bye-bye." Tang Song nodded with a smile, "The ceremony is about to begin, I, this best man, also have to get busy."
Ji Ji Qiu Yu bent down slightly and followed Sun Simin toward the front.
In her lowered gaze, complex light flickered.
Didn't expect to run into him here, truly a heaven-sent... surprise!
Although she didn't know Tang Song's specific identity, she had the good fortune to go to Su Yu's residence some time ago.
There was a sketch of the other party hanging on the wall there.
Coupled with Mo Xiang Wan's instructions and Su Yu's importance to Wen Ruan.
Everything pointed to an unbelievable answer.
Being able to get to know Tang Song under such circumstances and being able to use Wen Ruan to show favor to the other party was also a big opportunity for her.
Ever since Ji Ji Qiu Yu appeared, Zhao Mingying, who had been hiding in the back, brushed past Zhang Zihang's shoulder and walked over again.
He chatted enthusiastically with Wen Ruan about her new job.
Zhang Zihang was stunned in place, without any reaction, and his face also became low.
Coming here this time, he was holding a mood of saving, compensating, and pitying, wanting to pull Wen Ruan up.
And continue to fight in the group with this former beautiful female subordinate.
He also gave the biggest bargaining chip he could give, the offer of director of the digital marketing department.
To get this opportunity, he also paid a lot of effort and price.
Originally, he was full of confidence, and facing Wen Ruan, he also had some mentality of returning home in glory and looking down from a high position.
He didn't expect the other party to really refuse him.
But at this moment, listening to Ji Ji Qiu Yu's promise and looking at the boyfriend beside the other party.
Thinking of his own bold words in public before.
A kind of unspeakable shame and anger made his face red and ears red.
His gaze changed violently for a while, and Zhang Zihang finally sat down in the empty seat without saying a word.
Judging from Ji Ji Qiu Yu's attitude, Wen Ruan's boyfriend's identity definitely wasn't ordinary.
Before figuring it out, saying anything was wrong.
Tang Song leaned into Wen Ruan's ear, said a few words in a low voice, greeted her colleagues, and paced toward the stage.
Watching his tall and straight back leave.
A burst of exhaling sounds instantly sounded in the surroundings.
At this moment, from their perspective, a mysterious and noble halo seemed to be plated on Tang Song's body.
Every step of his seemed to reveal a kind of confidence and calmness that could not be ignored, elegant and handsome, tall and straight.
The charm of power is truly something people cannot ignore.
"Hu-la-la~"
A group of colleagues stood up one after another beside Wen Ruan, with kind and sincere smiles on their faces.
"Sister Wen Ruan, congratulations!"
"Ruanruan, welcome back to Xingyun International, we are good colleagues again in the future, when you have time, let's eat together!"
"I remember you like spicy food, my husband is from Sichuan, you are welcome to come to my house as a guest."
"Congratulations, congratulations, you have to call her President Wen in the future!"
"Yes, yes, President Wen!"
A media group established for more than ten years has complex internal relationships.
Factional disputes have never stopped either.
They know too well the difference between having a backer and not having one.
For example, Zhao Mingying is an absolute business backbone of the company, and his performance has always been quite good.
But because of the academic degree problem and not having a backer, his promotion journey in the company has been difficult.
Ten years have passed, and he is still an ordinary small supervisor.
He can only watch helplessly as colleagues younger than him are promoted to be his leaders.
Even if he works overtime until 9 o'clock every day, takes the lead in planning, and takes the initiative to go on business trips.
When the internal organizational structure of the department is adjusted, he is the one most easily abandoned.
In the crowd, Li Jiaxuan didn't know when she was squeezed to the side.
She, who had always been playful and gentle, had her expression completely stiffened.
After withdrawing her gaze from Tang Song's back, her face turned red and white.
Looking at Wen Ruan, her eyes were full of shock, bewilderment, fear, and panic.
Before on the 11th floor of Xingyun International Building, the two of them could be considered to have completely torn their faces.
A few days ago, when she was eating with Zhang Zihang, the other party suggested that she come forward to persuade Wen Ruan to return to work in the digital marketing department.
This led to her being unable to bear it anymore and exposing her true thoughts in front of Wen Ruan.
Wen Ruan even scolded her as a "brain-damaged green tea bitch" to her face.
Based
Based on her understanding of this former colleague.
She must have guessed that the past turmoil was related to herself.
Wen Ruan would absolutely not let it go as if nothing had happened, letting her off lightly.
Once she returns, no, as long as she mentions a word to President Ji, then she is finished.
She will be interviewed by HR immediately and leave Nebula International completely within a week.
Her gaze gradually became unfocused.
The company she had struggled in for 7 years, accumulating connections and currying favor with leaders, she had finally reached this point with great difficulty.
She is 28 years old this year; once she resigns, all her efforts will come to nothing.
Thinking of this, the look in Li Jiaxuan's eyes toward Zhang Zihang was filled with anger and madness.
I was so good to you, I sacrificed so much for you!
Zhang Zihang! You must help me!
If I leave Nebula International, then don't think about having a good time either!
"Jiaxuan!" Pan Huihui walked over with a stiff body, her face looking terribly ugly. "You said... will Wen Ruan take revenge on me? I did exactly as you said, and I even took photos of Wen Ruan and sent them to the digital marketing department group; what should I do now?"
Li Jiaxuan's lips twitched, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.
She couldn't even protect herself, so how could she have the heart to care about Pan Huihui's life or death?
Seeing Li Jiaxuan's appearance, a chill rushed straight to Pan Huihui's crown, and her brain was "buzzing" with noise.
She is already 32 years old this year and is planning to have a second child.
In the years she has worked at Nebula International Group, she has only been responsible for that small piece of business, which can be considered a state of lying flat.
Coupled with her average personal ability, she has basically lost her competitiveness in the workplace.
If she is laid off, she can really only consider positions like insurance or sales.
Don't even think about a second child, and her future standard of living will also plummet.
Thinking of this, she pinched herself hard, turned around, and with an ugly smile on her face, squeezed toward the crowd.
Her voice trembled: "President Wen! All of us colleagues in the digital marketing department miss you so much! Do you remember before..."
…
Feeling the flattery and currying favor from these familiar or unfamiliar colleagues, and thinking of Ji Ji Qiu Yu's attitude toward Tang Song.
Wen Ruan maintained a faint smile and politeness on the surface, but her heart was filled with mixed feelings.
This boyfriend of hers had refreshed her understanding once again.
Previously, knowing he lived in a large apartment and drove a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, she felt that the hope of marriage was slim.
Now, as he revealed his true assets bit by bit, she couldn't help but feel some panic, as well as an unspeakable excitement.
Yes.
Essentially, she is just an ordinary person, and an ordinary person with heavy desires at that.
Career, life, love—she has her own aspirations for all of them.
Since she already knew she couldn't marry him openly, the more she could get, the more at ease she would naturally feel.
For example, Ji Ji Qiu Yu's promise.
Now she can be certain that this matter definitely has to do with Tang Song.
Once she becomes a company executive, coupled with this mysterious boyfriend, the previous rumors and gossip will all vanish into thin air.
No one will dare to slander her again, and they will even have to curry favor with her in a low-pitched manner like Pan Huihui.
The powerful background and influence Tang Song displayed can directly take her to change her social class.
She can realize all her dreams, she can live the life she longs for, and the lies she told her parents have also become reality.
Even her family will benefit from this.
Her life will be completely changed.
Few people can remain calm when facing such a great temptation.
Wen Ruan, at 30 years old and having experienced ups and downs, is especially so.
She never denies her desires, which is why she is even more flustered at this moment.
Tang Song's past promises surfaced in her mind again.
【I will help you solve all difficulties; your family, your future, I will handle them all. You don't need to think about anything, just leave everything to me.】
He seems to really be able to do it.
Then what attitude should I take to accept everything he gives?
…
The soft and warm lights changed slowly, and the wedding scene was illuminated as if in a dream.
In the center of the stage, an arch woven from fresh flowers stood, with pink and white roses intertwined.
On the LED screen, the story and emotional journey of the bride and groom began to play.
The host appeared, and a passionate speech, combined with moving background music, instantly rendered the atmosphere of the scene perfectly.
Romantic laser lights surrounded the entire venue.
The groom, Zhou Bo, appeared on stage holding fresh flowers, and under the host's guidance, Zhou Bo said many moving words excitedly and shyly.
The background music changed.
"BGM: Not sure if you know this, But when we first met, I got so nervous I couldn't speak..."
The doors of the banquet hall slowly opened, and Sun Simin, who had changed into her main wedding dress, appeared at the end of the red carpet.
The skirt was layered, woven from exquisite lace and tulle, swaying gently with the bride's light steps, as ethereal as clouds, and spreading on the ground as gently as sea waves, dreamy and romantic.
Sun Simin, who is not considered beautiful, looked exceptionally moving against the backdrop of exquisite makeup and a clean, gorgeous wedding dress.
When Zhou Bo, wearing formal attire, walked in front of her, her face revealed deep shyness and happiness.
"Da—da—"
As the two walked along the red carpet toward the stage, confetti exploded along the way.
Under the host's guidance, the two exchanged deep vows, recounting their feelings and expectations for this marriage.
As the three words "I do" fell softly, the guests erupted into warm applause and cheers.
Tang Song and Wen Ruan went on stage as best man and maid of honor to deliver the wedding rings.
Everyone's emotions instantly reached a high point.
Lights flowed, colorful balloons and petals floated up slowly, and a dreamy background was woven on the LED screen.
Sun Simin and Zhou Bo, this couple, embraced and kissed.
Amidst the cheers, Tang Song, wearing formal attire, and Wen Ruan, wearing a bridesmaid dress, stood on both sides of the stage, clapping hard.
Thick, inseparable feelings flowed between their gazes.
In such an environment and atmosphere, both of them were slightly distracted.
Su Keke, who was also a bridesmaid, stood behind Wen Ruan, her gaze unable to hide envy and loss.
When they met last time, she was still lamenting that Wen Ruan hadn't been doing well these past few years, filled with exhaustion and helplessness.
Thinking that at 30, even if she was barely referred to a branch company, her treatment couldn't compare to the Imperial Capital.
But now it seems, things are not as she thought.
The once dazzling Wen Ruan is about to return to Nebula International with a bang.
And she has such a boyfriend; how infinitely glorious her future must be.
……
Later, they became classmates in high school, and their relationship truly sublimated, becoming good friends who talked about everything.
Exquisite cold dishes, steaming hot main courses, sweet and delicious desserts...
Blessings, conversations, the sound of clinking glasses.
The entire banquet hall was bustling with noise and excitement.
"President Ji, thank you for your recognition and encouragement." Wen Ruan sat in her seat and took the initiative to clink glasses with Ji Ji Qiu Yu.
Ji Ji Qiu Yu raised the corners of her mouth and patted her shoulder enthusiastically. "There is one more thing I can reveal to you in advance, so you should prepare yourself mentally."
"What is it?"
"The company plans to acquire Guangying Media in full and use it as a subsidiary in Yancheng to cooperate with the group's strategic development; it is currently in operation and will land in a while."
Hearing this, Wen Ruan's heart trembled rapidly.
Guangying Media is not a small enterprise, but the largest media company in Yancheng; otherwise, she wouldn't have tried so hard to jump ship there.
Yet such an enterprise is actually going to be handed over to her to manage.
In an instant, she thought of many things.
After her gaze changed violently for a while, Wen Ruan took a deep breath and asked in a low voice: "President Ji, there is something I want to ask you."
"Please speak, I will definitely tell you everything I know!" Ji Ji Qiu Yu appeared very sincere.
Her task is to win over Wen Ruan and get on good terms with the other party as much as possible.
Wen Ruan licked her lips, looked at Ji Ji Qiu Yu, and said: "Who is the one who threw the olive branch to me? Is it Tang Song, or someone else?"
"Uh..." Ji Ji Qiu Yu was stunned for a moment and answered softly: "It was requested by Tang Zong Entertainment."
Wen Ruan looked into her eyes and asked somewhat cautiously: "President Mo? Or... Chairman Su?"
"Sorry, it's not convenient for me to disclose." Ji Ji Qiu Yu's eyelids twitched.
This concerns Su Yu, and without the other party's permission, she wouldn't dare to do anything out of line.
Looking at Ji Ji Qiu Yu's expression, Wen Ruan's full chest heaved.
She glanced at Tang Song's direction, picked up a glass of red wine, and swallowed it "gulp, gulp."
Some things, not saying them actually represents the result.
Ji Ji Qiu Yu had previously mentioned Mo Xiang Wan in front of Tang Song, but now she is dodging the question.
Then the correct answer must be the other one.
Su Yu...
That big star with a fairy-like appearance surfaced in her mind.
What exactly is the relationship between her and Tang Song?
…
"Hello, President Tang, I am Liang Hongzhen from the research department of Bocai Yingrui, and I am also Zhou Bo's direct supervisor; I saw you at the company yesterday."
"Hello, Supervisor Liang."
"I'll toast you!" Liang Hongzhen, wearing a shirt and dress trousers with a flushed face, raised his head and drank a glass of red wine in one go.
After chatting with Tang Song enthusiastically for a few more sentences, Liang Hongzhen reluctantly returned to his seat.
Looking at Zhou Bo who was toasting, he smacked his lips, suddenly feeling uneasy again.
My goodness, Zhou Bo, whom he had put in his group, actually has such great capability.
He actually invited the company's shareholder to be his best man.
He doesn't know how much longer he can sit in his position as group leader; he must have a good chat with Zhou Bo later.
Hasn't he always wanted to go to the consulting services department?
Now that he is a newlywed, it is indeed not suitable for him to go on business trips often.
They happen to be missing a project manager over there, so he can totally be transferred!
There's no need for President Tang to speak; just post the wedding photo to Moments, and our big leaders will have to take the initiative to find you for a heart-to-heart talk!
The wine glasses clinked gently, making a crisp and pleasant sound.
Tang Song took a sip of wine and raised his head to look around.
He could feel that throughout the venue, many people were discussing him and watching him secretly.
But this is normal; who told him to show off on both sides?
His gaze turned to Wen Ruan, who was sitting at the bride's relatives' table.
It was equally lively over there, and people would come over in groups to toast from time to time.
Perhaps because she had drunk quite a bit of wine, Wen Ruan appeared slightly tipsy.
Her eyebrows were lowered, her cheeks were stained with a faint blush, and she looked mature, delicious, and very alluring.
……
1:30 PM.
"Bye-bye~" "Goodbye, Ruanruan!" "Bye-bye!"
Tang Song held Wen Ruan and sat into the car surrounded by the group.
Soon, the black Maybach slowly drove out of the parking lot.
Wen Ruan was clearly already somewhat drunk, leaning against the seat.
Her cheeks were flushed, her red lips slightly parted, and her eyes gently closed.
Breathing in the fragrance carrying the scent of alcohol, looking at the big sister with the domineering figure.
Tang Song's heartbeat began to accelerate.
The wedding is over, and next is the time for the two of them to fulfill their promise.
He will also truly obtain everything from this big sister and feel her warmth and softness.
And then it's binding as a partner, obtaining the blessing buff, and successfully unlocking the next stage of rewards.
The car stopped outside the Nebula International Hotel.
The two got out of the car, held hands in silence, and walked slowly into the elevator.
Feeling Tang Song's scorching hand covering her buttocks, Wen Ruan turned her face to look at him.
After a moment, she exhaled like an orchid: "Little brother, what do you want to do?"
Tang Song leaned to her ear, bit her earlobe, and whispered: "I want to!"
Wen Ruan's body trembled, and her face turned even redder.
"Ding—" The elevator stopped at the 28th floor.
The two paced out and saw the empty hallway.
Wen Ruan suddenly bumped Tang Song against the wall, stood on tiptoe slightly, and also held his earlobe.
She murmured in a lazy and charming imperial sister tone: "Who do you want to do?"
Tang Song instantly boiled with blood. "You!"
After saying this, Tang Song directly picked up the plump big sister.
"Click—" The door lock was opened.
"Bang!" The door was closed hard.
The two pairs of lips kissed hard, and Tang Song felt the big sister's mature and plump body with all his heart.
"Wait!" Wen Ruan suddenly resisted his chest. "This is a rented bridesmaid dress; it won't be good if it gets ruined. Wait for me a moment, I'll go change my clothes."
"Alright, I'll wait for you." Tang Song patted Wen Ruan's peach buttocks and whispered: "Wear the sexiest one, okay?"
"Call me sister!" Wen Ruan raised her eyebrows and pinched his chin.
"Sister." Facing the beauty he was about to eat, Tang Song shamefully chose to submit.
Wen Ruan made a pleasant laughing sound, and accompanied by the sound of "da-da-da" footsteps, she slipped into the cloakroom.
After a long while, under Tang Song's eager anticipation.
The big sister who had changed into a sexy hip-hugging skirt walked out.
The black skirt with outstanding texture wrapped around her enchanting body.
Under the sunlight, it looked exceptionally charming.
The deep cleavage on her chest, the plump bulge behind, the slender waist cinched in the middle...
Presenting an exaggerated undulation.
The big sister blinked her right eye, leaned forward, and revealed a charming smile at him.
Full of charm.
Tang Song was instantly drowned by desire.
He had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and scene after scene since they met surfaced in his mind.
Especially these few days in the Imperial Capital, the sense of anticipation brewed bit by bit, and by now it had accumulated to the peak.
From this perspective, Wen Ruan was indeed right.
Before a man truly goes to bed, he loves the woman in front of him the most.
At least at this moment, all the "white moonlight," "gold secretary," and "beautician" were thrown to the back of his mind.
"I love you, Wen Ruan." Tang Song said sincerely.
"I love you too, Tang Song." A bright smile bloomed on Wen Ruan's face, even more dazzling than the sunlight at this moment.
"Swish—" The curtains were pulled shut hard.
The mattress was squeezed into an exaggerated arc.
Wen Ruan began to deform in Tang Song's hands.
Accompanied by all kinds of messy sounds, the ball game warm-up ended.
Wen Ruan bit Tang Song's shoulder gently, feeling her own first time.
Outside the window, the sun was bright; even with the obstruction of the curtains, the room was still bright.
Wen Ruan is a fitness expert after all; she has an abdominal muscle line and can run a half-marathon, so her physical strength and endurance are very good.
When she really started playing, her performance was much better than Zhao Yaqian's first time.
The tide comes on the Qiantang River; only today do I know who I am.
Holding Tang Song's broad and firm shoulders, Wen Ruan was intoxicated.
……
I don't know how much time passed, when a crisp system notification sounded in Tang Song's ear.
"Ding! Your optional partner list has been updated."
Releasing the big sister's body, Tang Song took a breath and leaned against the head of the bed.
He opened the system interface and entered the 【Partner】 module.
【Optional Partner List:】
【Avatar. jpg, Wen Ruan】 【Progress: Couple, deep liquid exchange】 【Buffs carried: Heart strengthening, metabolic rate optimization, flexibility and coordination, endurance enhancement】
Click the 【Bind】 button behind it.
A conspicuous system prompt box popped up.
——————
【Cultivating a partner may consume a large amount of financial resources, material resources, energy...】
——————
Tang Song took a deep breath and clicked 【Confirm】.
The entire light screen interface instantly erupted with dense heart bubbles, roses, and meteor showers, romantic and dreamy to the extreme.
"Ding! You have successfully bound Wen Ruan as a partner!"
"【Partner-Wen Ruan】 information has been collected, cultivation plan task is being generated..."
Immediately after, the light screen flowed.
【July 1, 2023, you have a second partner; although there have been many entanglements and avoidances between you, you finally chose to be together.】
【You have received the sincere blessing of partner-Wen Ruan; you have obtained the buff "Metabolic Rate Optimization."】
【Your charm has reached 60; you have successfully unlocked this stage of assets and permissions.】
Immediately after, the interface returned to the 【Partner】 module.
In the center of the romantic and dreamy interface, besides Zhao Yaqian, another shining standing illustration card appeared.
The pattern on it is Wen Ruan's appearance before playing with him today, looking exceptionally mature and sexy.
End of Chapter
