Chapter 285: The Canary's Transformation, Qian Qian Qian Qian Lele

Hearing that she was a staff member from Juqing Juqing Hui Jin, Zhao Zhao Yaqian smiled politely, "Mm, hello Sister Zhang Lili, just call me Qian Qian."

After saying this, she took the initiative to extend her right hand to shake the other person's.

Since she was a friend brought by Lin Mu Xue and was said to be helping her introduce connections, she should naturally take the initiative to build the relationship.

Recently, she had also made quite a bit of progress.

Especially after experiencing some big scenes, she had become more sensible in her social interactions.

Feeling Zhao Zhao Yaqian's goodwill, Zhang Zhang Lili instantly relaxed, beaming as she said, "Alright, Qian Qian."

Chen Yue and Zhang Zhang Mengchu behind them had blank expressions, their minds still unable to react.

The Zhang Zhang Lili before them had an outstanding temperament; at 27 or 28 years old, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, she was dignified, elegant, confident, and upright—a typical image of a workplace elite.

She was someone from a completely different circle than them, one they usually couldn't even reach.

The key was that the other party was actually so respectful toward Zhao Zhao Yaqian, even using "you" (honorific) in their address.

After the two exchanged a few simple pleasantries.

Lin Mu Xue's confident, sharp gaze swept over the two people behind Zhao Zhao Yaqian, finally resting on the older Zhang Zhang Mengchu.

She smiled and said, "This must be Zhang Laoshi, right? I've been hearing Qian Qian praise you all along; I've finally met you in person today. I'm Qian Qian's best friend, Lin Mu Xue."

"Hello." Zhang Zhang Mengchu's eyebrows twitched, and she hurriedly greeted her, her tone very complex.

This Lin Mu Xue gave her the feeling that she was not simple at all.

Wearing a Vacheron Constantin watch worth over 200,000, dressed in big-brand fashion, and driving a Mercedes-Benz S-Class worth over a million.

Plus this confident and composed posture, she was definitely not an ordinary person.

Among the clients she had served before, there were some such figures; they were all true socialites and wealthy beauties.

Glancing at the naive Zhao Zhao Yaqian beside her, Zhang Zhang Mengchu gasped.

This Qian Qian, who was very ordinary in height and appearance in the training class, and even a bit inconspicuous, had actually become so unfamiliar!

What exactly had she experienced in these past few months?

It seemed that what she said about working in the beauty industry was also very likely serious.

And what was going on with the "trust" that Zhang Zhang Lili mentioned?

She had come into contact with far more people than Chen Yue and had dealt with all levels of society.

One of the customers she knew well and had a good relationship with was a financial executive at a bank.

She had also heard the other party mention products like "trusts" and had a rough understanding of them in her heart.

She knew this was a high-end investment and wealth management tool; many wealthy people in the country would set up family trusts to ensure the inheritance of wealth.

Just as she was letting her imagination run wild, Lin Mu Xue turned her gaze toward Chen Yue, "And this is?"

Zhao Zhao Yaqian smiled and introduced, "This is a friend I met at the beauty training class, Chen Yue."

"Hello." "Hello."

Their eyes met, and Chen Yue subconsciously looked away, not daring to look directly at the other person.

She was feeling anxious and uneasy, not understanding where Qian Qian had met such a friend with such a strong presence.

Then, she looked at the Mercedes-Benz on the side of the road with some envy.

Lin Mu Xue raised the corners of her eyes, her gaze sweeping up and down once.

Immediately, pieces of information automatically surfaced before her eyes.

LV Flore chain bag, spliced Monogram canvas and pink calfskin, floral lock, official price 11,100 yuan.

COACH outlet ladies' leather skirt, no more than 2,000 yuan.

Her shoes and top were both ordinary high-end women's wear; the quality was good, but the specific brand and price couldn't be determined.

In short, she was a young girl with no money but a love for showing off.

A bit like herself when she had just graduated.

Encountering the evolved me, Empress Mu Xue, naturally, I had to suppress her heavily.

"Let's go, it's too hot outside; let's get in the car and go eat." Lin Mu Xue clapped her hands lightly, signaling for the others to get in.

Zhang Zhang Lili took the initiative to open the rear door and smiled, "Qian Qian, you sit in the passenger seat."

"Alright, thank you Sister Zhang Lili."

They were all slim girls, and in the spacious back seat, sitting three people wasn't crowded at all.

Chen Yue sat on the soft, comfortable seat, preoccupied, and immediately felt something poking her back.

She hurriedly lifted her body and took out an exquisite bag from behind her.

Once she saw the style clearly, her pupils instantly dilated, and she exclaimed, "Hermès Birkin black with silver hardware?"

Before, when she saw the Sakura Pink Birkin that Qian Qian had, she had said that she liked the black and silver color scheme the most.

This was indeed a fact.

This bag had always been her dream bag; she hadn't expected it to appear before her eyes.

It was too beautiful!

Lin Mu Xue, who had just sat in the driver's seat, turned around and said, "Sorry, I forgot, it's my bag. Qian Qian, we actually have quite the tacit understanding today, carrying the same style of bag."

As she spoke, she reached out to take the Birkin from Chen Yue's hand, tugging it lightly, but it didn't move.

Lin Mu Xue's eyes widened slightly, reminding her, "Be careful, Yueyue, don't use too much force."

This was the most expensive bag she had; she treasured it dearly and usually couldn't bear to carry it out when shopping, fearing it would get bumped or scratched.

Hearing her slightly serious tone, Chen Yue's heart skipped a beat, and she hurriedly let go, "I'm sorry!"

She had been too excited just now and couldn't control herself.

Fortunately, her main profession was a beautician, and she didn't have a manicure.

This color scheme of Birkin, even a second-hand one from a vintage shop, would cost 160,000 yuan.

If she really broke it, her dream of starting a business would instantly shatter!

Lin Mu Xue carefully placed the bag on the armrest, fastened her seatbelt, and started the car.

Soon, the silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class slowly started moving.

Looking at the Birkin black with silver hardware on the armrest, then looking at the Sakura Pink one in Zhao Zhao Yaqian's hand.

Chen Yue's heart was beating violently, and her head was buzzing.

She had held an attitude of doubt and scrutiny toward Zhao Zhao Yaqian owning an Hermès.

But toward this Lin Mu Xue, who had such an exquisite temperament, she truly couldn't harbor such thoughts.

Looking at it this way, the one in Zhao Zhao Yaqian's hand was also genuine!

For a moment, a great sense of unreality washed over her, blurring her vision.

Zhang Zhang Lili, sitting beside her, glanced curiously at Chen Yue's slightly trembling hands.

Immediately, she took a paper invitation out of her own bag and handed it to Zhao Zhao Yaqian in the passenger seat.

"This is the activity introduction for tonight; the organizer is the Yan Province Medical Beauty Association, and the Executive Vice President of the association, Wang Yu, is a friend of my mother's. Those attending this time, besides many beauty industry enterprises, also include well-known experts and professors in the medical and aesthetic fields within the province; for you, it's a good entry point."

"Thank you, Sister Zhang Lili." Although Zhao Zhao Yaqian didn't know the Yan Province Medical Beauty Association, just hearing the name told her it wasn't simple.

"You're welcome, it's not a big deal for me."

Hearing their conversation, Zhang Zhang Mengchu, sitting beside Zhang Zhang Lili, instantly widened her eyes, "This… is this really an activity of the Medical Beauty Association?"

Zhang Zhang Lili pursed her lips and smiled, "Hehe, of course it's real; why, does Zhang Laoshi also want to attend?"

"Thump, thump—" Zhang Zhang Mengchu's heart beat violently, her mouth dry as she said, "Can… can I also attend?"

As a teacher at Excellence Training, she naturally knew about this organization.

Basically, large beauty enterprises were all members within it.

There were more than 50 people at the level of Vice President or above, all of whom were famous figures.

It was both a resource integration platform and a leader in industry standards and norms.

Being able to receive an invitation from the Medical Beauty Association was considered an honor for beauty industry practitioners, and at the same time, it allowed one to meet people and expand their circle.

If she could join the association and attend a few activities, her future work and development would all be smooth sailing.

"Of course you can." Zhang Zhang Lili nodded readily.

Listening to their chat, Lin Mu Xue in the driver's seat had her little habit of wanting to show off flare up again.

She couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth and say, "Zhang Lili is not simple; her mother is a deputy chief physician at the Provincial People's Hospital, and her father is a high-level executive at a local bank; she is definitely a local bigwig in Yancheng."

In fact, Juqing Juqing Hui Jin was truly awesome.

Only after entering it did she discover that everyone was a talent and spoke well; she, Seeing Xiao Xue, loved being in it.

Now, every day, besides memorizing words, she was making friends.

Because her status was relatively special, employees like Zhang Zhang Lili soon hit it off with her, and they would gather from time to time in private.

Zhang Zhang Lili covered her mouth and chuckled, "That title doesn't sound good, but my family does indeed have some connections; if you need help, Qian Qian, just speak up."

"Mm-hmm." Zhao Zhao Yaqian stuck out her tongue, a big smile appearing on her face.

She was a very simple person; when others showed her goodwill, she would be very happy.

For example, Qian Qian Qian Qian Lele before had given her a delicious croissant, and since she happened to have a lipstick she didn't need, she gave a little something in return.

"Uh…" Zhang Zhang Mengchu and Chen Yue licked their dry lips at the same time, their heads lowering unconsciously.

Before, seeing Zhang Zhang Lili being so polite and saying she was an employee of some company, they hadn't expected her family to be so awesome.

A deputy chief physician at a hospital and a high-level executive at a bank had very high social status locally, and correspondingly, their network of connections was also very rich.

These were all people they usually couldn't reach.

The key was that such figures were actually so polite to Qian Qian.

Then what exactly was Zhao Zhao Yaqian's situation now!?

But there were many people in the car, so the two of them were embarrassed to ask, and could only sit in the back, feeling uneasy.

Observing the expressions of the two through the rearview mirror in the car, Lin Mu Xue's hands on the steering wheel jumped lightly.

Looking at the spacious and bright road ahead, her mood was good to the extreme.

……

The car stopped outside a high-end Western restaurant in the city center.

The restaurant's layout was spacious and comfortable, with exquisite crystal chandeliers, clean and bright floor-to-ceiling windows, snow-white tablecloths, exquisite tableware and fresh flowers, and polite and attentive service…

The details were done very well.

The five people took their seats at the reserved table.

Zhang Zhang Mengchu and Chen Yue, sitting opposite, still had somewhat unnatural expressions.

The appetizers were soon brought up.

Bread before the meal, Caesar salad, Spanish chorizo…

Immediately following, there were one main course after another.

French foie gras with caviar, Burgundy red wine braised beef, steak, lobster, meat sauce pasta…

Zhao Zhao Yaqian, who was trying to lose weight, couldn't resist this temptation and began to eat heartily with a beaming smile.

Indulging once in a while didn't matter; at worst, she would just eat a little less at night.

After all, she loved steak the most!

…

It was mainly about the current situation of the beauty market, market scale, and consumer demand.

She had previously entrusted a professional research institution to issue a report and had read it carefully several times; this meeting was to ask all the doubts in her heart.

Then discuss with Seeing Xiao Xue to determine the direction.

…

By the time the meal was almost finished.

Lin Mu Xue turned slightly, elegantly opened her bag, took out a business card, and handed it over.

"Zhang Laoshi, this is my contact information; we can add each other on WeChat."

Zhang Zhang Mengchu hurriedly and solemnly took the business card and glanced at the introduction on it.

【Lin Mu Xue, Senior Assistant to the Trust Committee of Slover (HK) Trust…】

Although she had some knowledge, she wasn't clear about the internal positions of such financial institutions.

But looking at this title, she knew it was definitely not simple, and it was also a foreign-funded enterprise.

Chen Yue, beside her, couldn't help but glance sideways, instantly feeling a sense of awe without knowing why.

At the same time, a wave of irrepressible envy and jealousy surged up.

After hesitating for a long while, Chen Yue still couldn't help but ask, "Qian Qian, when you mentioned signing a trust before, is that what you meant by this company?"

The two words "trust" made her think of Zhang Zhang Lili's words before.

Although she didn't understand these things, all signs indicated that Zhao Zhao Yaqian's change had an absolute relationship with this company.

After all, this Lin Mu Xue and Zhang Zhang Lili were both employees of this company.

This made her feel blocked in her heart; she really wanted to know what exactly had happened to Zhao Zhao Yaqian.

Zhao Zhao Yaqian nodded lightly, "Yeah, it's this company. Didn't I tell you before that my boyfriend would help solve the funding problem?"

Chen Yue said blankly, "What do you mean?"

Zhang Zhang Mengchu, beside her, had her eyelids twitch, "This… I have heard of it; for wealthy people, a trust is a wealth management tool. It can also be considered as investment management, but one can set beneficiaries to receive investment income. Qian Qian, do you mean… your boyfriend set you as a beneficiary?"

"Mm." Zhao Zhao Yaqian nodded.

Lin Mu Xue, beside her, patted her thigh lightly and smiled, "This family trust is used to guarantee Qian Qian's future life and career.

Qian Qian wants to engage in the beauty industry and is currently doing market research.

……

Xingchen Huayuan Community, Building 8, 501.

Zhang Laoshi, you were Qian Qian's training teacher before, and she has a very good impression of you; I don't know if you have any intention of changing jobs?"

After saying this, Lin Mu Xue looked at the opposite side, calm and composed.

Today, she drove the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and brought Zhang Zhang Lili over to support her beautician friend and show off her strength by the way.

If she wants to develop in the beauty industry, relying solely on her, this half-baked financial practitioner, is not enough.

In the future, she will definitely have to build an assistant team for Qian Qian, and the first to bear the brunt will be professionals like Zhang Zhang Mengchu.

She needs to possess solid professional knowledge, have a certain network of connections, and be steady and reliable.

During the chat and contact just now, she felt that this person was quite reliable, which is why she extended the invitation.

…

After listening to Lin Mu Xue's words, Zhang Zhang Mengchu instantly felt her mouth go dry and picked up her water glass to take a big gulp.

Her gaze flickered for a moment, and she nodded vigorously, "I can; I also appreciate Qian Qian very much. And I feel that I'm actually not suitable for staying in a training school; I still want to go out and venture."

Years of struggling in society had trained her keen intuition and discernment.

Zhao Zhao Yaqian and Lin Mu Xue were definitely not lying to her.

More importantly, being able to set up a family trust for a girlfriend, what kind of financial power and energy does that represent behind the scenes?

Zhao Zhao Yaqian excitedly raised her lemonade, "Zhang Laoshi, thank you for your trust."

Zhang Zhang Mengchu hurriedly clinked glasses with her, her face flushed as she said, "Just call me Zhang Mengchu."

Listening to their chat and watching Zhang Zhang Mengchu's reaction, Chen Yue was completely dumbfounded.

A "family trust" set up by a boyfriend? What beneficiary? Providing sufficient funding resources? Guaranteeing future life and career?

What is all this?

Before, she had sincerely invited Zhang Zhang Mengchu to start a business with her, and she had refused almost without hesitation.

During the chat, she had also kept saying that she was very satisfied with her current job as a trainer.

Why does she want to go out and venture now?

Gritting her teeth, Chen Yue lowered her head to open her phone and began to search.

Soon, pieces of key information entered her mind.

Chen Yue's face turned paler and paler, and her hand holding the phone was trembling.

A family trust is actually also a wealth management product, referring to the settlor handing over a sum of money to a financial institution, entrusting the other party to manage the money, and distributing the generated income to the beneficiaries (family members).

This sum of money can achieve complete asset isolation; many wealthy people at home and abroad use this method to guarantee the future of their family members and children.

If one becomes a beneficiary, it means one can receive a steady stream of income, perhaps even for a lifetime.

Qian Qian's boyfriend… set up a family trust for her? Listed her as a beneficiary?

The entrusted institution is this Slover (HK) Trust? An offshore trust?

She raised her head and looked blankly at Zhao Zhao Yaqian.

Exquisite makeup, luxurious fashion, gorgeous accessories, expensive Hermès bags…

Then, the image of her boyfriend surfaced in her mind again.

Chen Yue's lips trembled, as if she wanted to say something, but the expression on her face seemed to have frozen, and she couldn't say a word.

Her situation and Zhao Zhao Yaqian's were actually quite similar: pretty, good figure, average family conditions, graduated from high school and didn't go to college.

Although Zhao Zhao Yaqian was taller and had a better figure, she was also a bit dumber and had poor emotional intelligence.

Overall, Chen Yue didn't feel she was much worse.

Selling herself for 8 months to get 200,000…

Compared to Zhao Zhao Yaqian, she appeared so cheap and unbearable.

In an instant, Chen Yue's heart felt as if it had been pierced by a sharp blade.

She knew clearly that all of this was her own choice.

Once some things are done, it's hard to get rid of them.

Having stayed in five-star hotels, enjoyed luxury car pickups, gone to high-end restaurants, carried LV bags…

Desire had completely swallowed her.

She never wanted to return to the bitter days of the past, and it was also hard for her to settle down and be an ordinary beautician.

After leaving Guo Zong, if President Li or President Wang wanted to maintain her in the future, she would still fall.

The so-called opening of a beauty salon was just a form of self-consolation after being abandoned by Guo Zong.

Fantasizing about changing her life with this money.

But she knew that the probability of success was not high.

After all, she was just a novice who had been in the industry for half a year, which is why she thought of pulling Zhang Zhang Mengchu, this veteran, over.

Did I really do something wrong?

If I could have held onto my bottom line back then, would I have been as happy as Qian Qian in the future?

Once regret is generated, it's like bone-eroding toxin, impossible to get rid of.

……

Night slowly descended.

At the Hilton Hotel in Chang'an District, the multi-functional activity center was brightly lit.

The "2023 New Field of Medical Beauty Salon" was in full swing.

This was a medium-sized exchange activity organized by the Yan Province Medical Beauty Association, conducting in-depth discussions on the specific theme of "Light Medical Beauty Projects."

It aimed to enhance understanding and cooperation among members and promote knowledge sharing and experience exchange.

After more than an hour of experience sharing and speeches, everyone poured into the banquet hall.

They gathered in twos and threes, either whispering or talking loudly.

Both men and women were dressed formally and decently.

Even Zhao Zhao Yaqian and Lin Mu Xue had changed into business-style skirt suits.

Accompanied by Zhang Zhang Lili, the three wandered among small groups and soon exchanged quite a few contact details.

"Seeing Xiao Xue, I know this Fengyi Beauty and Hair Salon; they have a branch right next to the Yizi Beauty and Hair Salon, and it was also because the other party's business was too good and their reputation too big that Yizi went out of business." Mentioning her first job, Zhao Zhao Yaqian couldn't help but feel some emotion.

"Don't worry, your industry will be many times larger than theirs in the future." Lin Mu Xue held a glass of red wine and clinked it lightly with hers, smiling at the corners of her mouth: "Maybe in the future, your shop will even recruit those former colleagues; that will be the real moment of triumph."

Hearing this, Zhao Zhao Yaqian instantly beamed and couldn't help but start fantasizing.

Back when she was at Yizi Beauty, she was just a beauty assistant, helping Sister Li and the others with chores.

All the colleagues inside had more seniority than her.

If she could develop in the beauty industry in the future and meet those old colleagues again.

Hehe, it seems it would really be awesome!

Just as the two were whispering, a mature female voice sounded from the side: "Hello, is it convenient to chat?"

The four turned around and saw a middle-aged beauty around 40 years old.

Her figure was well-maintained, neither fat nor thin.

Although there were some wrinkles on her face, her skin condition was very good, and she had a mature, beautiful temperament that still held charm.

The group replied politely.

The beauty gently handed over a few business cards and smiled: "I heard you are employees of an investment institution; since you came to attend the beauty industry exchange meeting, do you have any thoughts on this field? Our company is currently transforming into a dual-beauty business; you can take a look."

Zhao Zhao Yaqian hurriedly reached out to take the business card and glanced at it.

【General Manager of Yisha Beauty, Zhang Zhang Yurong…】

Seeing the familiar name, Zhao Zhao Yaqian instantly widened her eyes.

This was her former boss?

Although she hadn't met her in person, the name was indeed this name.

When she was still in the company's large group before, she often saw this President Zhang arranging work and occasionally sending out small red envelopes.

She hadn't expected to run into her face-to-face today!

Lin Mu Xue, beside her, was also stunned and looked at Zhang Zhang Yurong in surprise.

After all, she was a member of the Yisha Beauty Salon and had met her good friend Zhao Zhao Yaqian there, thereby changing the trajectory of her own destiny.

Now that the three relevant people met at a salon activity, and she and Zhao Zhao Yaqian were already acting as the capital side being approached.

This unique experience made her feel some emotion for no reason.

Thinking of this, she looked at Zhao Zhao Yaqian beside her.

Presumably, this beautician friend had even deeper feelings.

……

At the Fengda International Hotel, in the independent office area.

"Ding! Congratulations to the player, 【Partner - Zhao Zhao Yaqian】 Cultivation Plan Task 3 【Canary's Ambition】 has been completed."

"【Partner - Zhao Zhao Yaqian】 growth progress +10%."

"【Partner - Zhao Zhao Yaqian】 comprehension +1."

"【Partner - Zhao Zhao Yaqian】 obtained 【Canary's Skill Pack*1】."

Tang Song stopped the movements in his hands, a thick look of joy appearing in his eyes.

Congratulations! Qian Qian's Task 3 was finally completed!

Open the system interface and enter the 【Partner】 module.

In the center of the 【Zhao Zhao Yaqian】 character card, a golden gift package was floating quietly.

Select 【Canary's Skill Pack】 and open it immediately.

"Ding! 【Partner - Zhao Zhao Yaqian】 obtained skill reward 【Silver-Tongued】."

【Silver-Tongued】: Active skill, significantly enhances the flexibility, strength, control, and perception of the partner's tongue, allowing it to easily stretch and bend in all directions, coordinating with the muscles of other parts of the oral cavity, enabling the partner to better express their love.

Immediately following, the system light screen flickered, and Zhao Zhao Yaqian's character image shimmered with a faint light.

An anime-style beautician appeared on the light screen.

Holding a crystal-clear red wine glass, she first winked at him, then stuck out her rosy tongue.

She continuously performed many high-difficulty tongue-rolling and licking movements; the beautiful little tongue carried infinite spirituality, as if doing tongue yoga.

Her demeanor was charming and enchanting, full of indescribable allure.

"Teng!"

Tang Song stood up directly from his office chair and came to the floor-to-ceiling window.

His gaze jumped with irrepressible excitement.

Qian Qian will have a treat in the future!