Chapter 332: Qian Lele

In the flower-filled villa living room, the air seemed to have frozen.

Only the conversation between Tang Zong and Xie Yue, neither too loud nor too soft, could be heard.

Because Tang Zong came to attend this birthday party in the capacity of Qian Lele's friend.

Plus Ding Yao and the others were all college students and hadn't stepped into society.

So they had never inquired about the work Tang Zong was engaged in.

It was only from his Bentley Continental and his outfit and temperament that one could see his background definitely wasn't simple.

But they never imagined it would be so extraordinary.

Zhang Haoyu looked at his sister standing beside Tang Zong, his face turning white and red.

"Gulp—" Su Minghao swallowed a mouthful of saliva quietly, his body shivering violently.

He realized he had almost provoked a big shot who shouldn't be messed with.

Fortunately, he hadn't said anything excessive. 【3

Coming from such a person, surely he wouldn't bother calculating against young people like them, right?

This is someone even Xie Yue has to treat with great solemnity; their family's little building materials company isn't even worth mentioning.

The few girls around Ding Yao gradually came to their senses, intense brilliance erupting in their eyes.

Staring straight at the composed and confident Tang Song, their heartbeats accelerated once more.

They only felt that his person was once again shrouded in a halo of "power" and "mystery," becoming even more charming than before.

For a moment, they felt incredibly fortunate to have added the other party on WeChat.

…

"Mr. Tang, if you aren't busy, would it be convenient to go to the tea room upstairs for a private chat?" Xie Yue said with a sincere and solemn gaze, "I believe it is fate that we could meet here. Regardless of whether the cooperation succeeds or not, I would very much like to make friends with you."

As a foreign financial institution with a low profile, SloverTrust has always been very discreet in Yancheng.

They hadn't even made any investments in local enterprises.

Xie Yue only learned some details because he was investigating the financing process of Fanfu Suzi.

He also heard from friends at other financial companies that this firm has deep cooperation with Kate Trust.

Many employees, including Zhang Lili, were dispatched to the Yancheng branch by Kate Trust.

And the fact that Tang Song could mobilize this company to conduct a background check for him, and also lavishly spend 24 million to enter the short drama market, is enough to prove the other party's strength.

For the Handing Group, which is currently mired in a capital crisis, he is a perfect cooperation partner.

Tang Song smiled lightly: "Sure, it is indeed a kind of fate."

He then turned his head to pat Qian Lele on the shoulder, saying gently: "Lele, I'm going upstairs to chat with Xie Zong; I should be back very soon. You wait for me downstairs."

"Mm, okay, Brother Song." Qian Lele stood with her hands tightly clasped in front of her, her expression somewhat flustered.

The sound of "tap, tap, tap" footsteps rang out.

Tang Song and Xie Yue walked toward the upper floor one after the other.

As their backs disappeared around the corner, a "whoosh" of suppressed discussion erupted in the living room.

The scenes from just a moment ago had deeply stimulated their nerves.

They hadn't expected Tang Song to have such a big background.

Ding Yao trotted forward and asked excitedly: "Sister Lili, what exactly is going on? How do you and Tang Song know each other?"

Zhang Lili pondered for a moment and explained simply: "Chairman Tang is an important client of our company. It's not convenient for me to disclose anything else, but you absolutely must not slight him."

They had all signed confidentiality agreements after joining the company, so naturally, they wouldn't leak information casually.

As an offshore trust company, their primary duty is asset isolation and wealth management.

Their entire SloverTrust is serving Tang Song, so describing him as a "client" isn't wrong.

It's just that this "client" is also a member of the trust committee.

Hearing her sister's words, Zhang Haoyu's eye twitched, feeling somewhat terrified.

He knew some of his sister's work situation; to be called an important client by her, his background must be absolutely massive.

Good heavens, this is a real dragon!

"Tang Song is a really great person; we definitely won't slight him! Besides, Meiqi and the others and I have all added Tang Song on WeChat!" Ding Yao said with an excited smile on her face.

She then turned around and grabbed Qian Lele's arm firmly, "Lele! You've really made something of yourself. In the future, if you become successful, you mustn't forget me, your good friend!"

Immediately, others also crowded over, "chattering" and trying to get close to her.

Asking about Tang Song's situation with every other sentence.

Qian Lele's lips parted slightly, but she only responded passively a few times.

In her heart, she was actually more confused and shocked than anyone else.

At the same time, she also realized that she didn't really know the real Tang Song that well.

This Brother Song in her eyes—thirsting for knowledge, focused, introverted, and overflowing with talent—was far more outstanding than she had imagined.

His true outlook on life and values might also be different from what she had imagined.

The distance between them was very, very far.

He came to the apartment just to hone himself; he would always return to his own life.

After leaving the apartment, it would truly not be easy to find him to talk about front-end development, fruit tea, or baking again.

Thinking of this, she lowered her head, looking blankly at the new clothes on her body.

……

In the quiet tea room.

Xie Yue took the initiative to pour a cup of hot tea for Tang Song and placed it gently in front of him.

Tang Song said thank you, his gaze calm: "Xie Zong, if there's anything, just say it directly."

"Alright, we're all young people, so I won't beat around the bush!" Xie Yue sat up straight, his expression frank: "Like Mr. Tang, I also extremely favor the future of the short drama market.

The Yannan Short Drama Base is a project I led personally after being promoted to vice president. It is divided into 3 phases, with a total land area exceeding 30,000 square meters.

The first phase of 8,000 square meters of filming sets is about to be completed, and it contains nearly a hundred meticulously designed micro-short drama scenes.

But the problem now is that our group's capital chain has encountered some issues, and we have to make strategic adjustments.

We are considering selling the equity of the short drama base project currently under construction to alleviate capital pressure..."

Listening to Xie Yue's narrative, Tang Song's eyes showed contemplation, and he quickly understood the logic behind it.

During the half-month he spent "cheating" in the dungeon, the materials he read were very rich, and among them were quite a few regarding real estate.

The current market environment is very harsh; the top 100 real estate companies have fallen by 37.6% year-on-year, with the decline expanding by 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous month.

Whether in first, second, or third-tier cities, market transaction volume is declining, and the downward trend is intensifying.

Although financing costs are falling, financing has been tightening.

The industry has already entered a stage of integration.

Capital chain problems and selling shares of key projects.

This shows that the Handing Group has already reached a very urgent point.

Naturally, there is a lot of room for concession in the valuation of the short drama base.

If he really wants to accomplish something big in the short drama market, this is undoubtedly a very good opportunity.

He can obtain a film and television base that is about to be completed at a relatively low price.

Only then did he gradually react.

The chance encounter with Xie Yue is highly likely related to the 【Luck +2】 attached to the 【Badge - Scholar (Halo)】.

During the period when the halo was in effect, perhaps a series of interesting accidental events occurred.

Ultimately linking him, Qian Lele, Zhang Lili, and Xie Yue together.

Everything was for the 【Second Stage Growth Plan Task 3: Capital Upstart】.

After clearing his thoughts, Tang Song chatted with Xie Yue for a while longer, asking about some details he cared about in a composed manner.

He instantly made a decision in his heart.

"Xie Zong, the short drama market is still in the early stages of development. My investment in Fanfu Suzi was just an early layout. Regarding the Yannan Short Drama Base, I need to consider it carefully and cannot give you a definite answer for the time being."

Xie Yue took a deep breath, took a business card out of his pocket, and handed it over: "Mr. Tang is much more outstanding than I imagined. To be honest, even if it weren't for cooperation, I would very much like to make friends with you.

I understand your concerns, but I still hope you will consider it carefully."

He personally favors the future of the short drama market very much, which is why he defied all opposition to invest in the construction of this base.

On this project, the group's original ambition was very large, hoping to create a hot film and television cultural industry zone.

Driving up surrounding housing prices and providing job positions.

It was also because of these promises that they were able to get that 45-mu plot of land at a lower price.

But now that capital recovery is difficult and the company's capital chain is tight, they have to cut off their arm to save the whole body.

Taking the business card, Tang Song shook hands with him with a smile and said a few polite words.

As a capital provider, even if he really wants to invest, he cannot appear too eager.

And he still needs to eliminate hidden dangers to prevent being scammed.

…

As the two figures reappeared on the stairs, the hall became quiet again.

"Mr. Tang, then I'll be going first. Let's keep in touch at any time. Goodbye."

"Alright, goodbye."

Following the departure of Xie Yue and Zhang Lili, Tang Song instantly became the only focus in the room.

Complex gazes gathered on him one after another.

Many people were restless, seemingly wanting to come forward to say something.

Tang Song smiled composedly and raised his wrist to check the time.

It was already almost 10:00 PM.

Scanning the room, he quickly found Qian Lele, who was sitting on the sofa in a daze.

Tang Song stepped to her side and smiled lightly: "Lele, it's already quite late, and you have to go to work tomorrow. Shall we go first?"

This group of college students' house party activity would definitely go on until the early hours.

If he were there, they wouldn't be able to let loose.

"Oh, oh, okay." Qian Lele stood up quickly and said to Ding Yao and the others: "Then I'll go with Brother Song first. You guys continue having fun."

Ding Yao stepped forward and took Qian Lele's hand: "I'll see you and Brother Song off!"

"I'll go too, I'll go too."

"I'm so reluctant to see you go, Lele. Remember to find us to play when you have time in the future."

"Brother Song is also welcome to come play together."

…

"Rumble—"

The headlights illuminated the night, and the Bentley Continental slowly drove away from the villa area.

Qian Lele sat quietly in the passenger seat, her legs tightly together, looking forward through the car window.

After a while, she saw the familiar scenery around her.

A shallow smile appeared on Qian Lele's face as she looked at Tang Song's profile: "Thank you, Brother Song, for helping me fulfill my wish from last night. This half-day today feels like a dream."

Her hands gently smoothed the wrinkles of her dress, silently feeling the soft and delicate high-end fabric.

"No need to thank me; I was taken care of by you in the teacher's apartment for half a month." Tang Song raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a gentle smile.

Qian Lele's voice was crisp: "Being with Brother Song, I really learned a lot and also have a clearer plan for my own life. Thank you! And thank you for accompanying me to the birthday party today; I'm very happy."

Tang Song was stunned for a moment and tilted his head slightly to look at her: "Why are you suddenly being so polite?"

"It's nothing, I just feel that Brother Song is very amazing, and I admire you very much in my heart." Qian Lele lowered her head slightly, seemingly a bit embarrassed.

Tang Song parted his lips, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

The car interior fell into silence.

Two minutes later, the Bentley Continental stopped outside the gate of the teacher's apartment.

"We're here."

"Oh, oh, okay, Brother Song."

Qian Lele hurriedly unbuckled her seatbelt and picked up her black backpack from the back seat.

She smiled and said: "No need to see me in, haha. It's not many steps, and it's very late. Take care on the road."

"I'd better see you off."

After saying this, Tang Song pushed the car door open and walked out, waving at her through the window.

Qian Lele was silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and followed him out.

The humid and cool night breeze blew against their faces.

The streetlights emitted a soft glow, casting halos of light onto the wet ground.

The two walked slowly forward side by side along the residential road.

Occasionally, raindrops fell from the leaves, hitting them and making a slight sound.

Arriving outside Building 2, Unit 2, Qian Lele hugged her backpack tightly with both hands.

"Brother Song, I'll wash this outfit and send it back to you."

Tang Song lowered his head slightly, looking at her bright and beautiful face, and said softly: "No need to return the clothes. I bought them according to your size, and they can't be returned, so just consider it a gift for you."

The smile on Qian Lele's face stiffened, and then she said shamefully in a low voice: "Actually... I guessed it before. The clothes, jewelry, and shoes are all new. I'm sorry, letting you spend so much money to help me fulfill my wish, I'm sorry.

But this shawl cape and necklace don't have sizes, and I was very careful at the birthday party, so there isn't a single trace on them. They can still be used as gifts for others."

As she spoke, her eyes began to moisten slightly.

At the time, when she put on the new clothes she had dreamed of, her whole body felt light, and she didn't think too much in her mind.

By the time she reacted, she was already in the car.

With her clever nature, she naturally knew that Tang Song couldn't possibly want them back.

"Then it's yours!" Tang Song patted her head gently, "Alright, dear Lele, don't have any psychological burden. For me, it's actually not much money."

Hearing the words "dear," Qian Lele's eyes trembled, and her heartbeat suddenly began to accelerate.

She stammered: "I... I..."

"It's already very late, go back early to wash up and sleep, and have a good dream." Tang Song brushed his fingers through her thick long hair, stepped back, and waved: "I'm leaving too, bye-bye."

"Bye-bye." Qian Lele raised her head, looking at Tang Song's back, and suddenly felt empty in her heart.

It was even more uncomfortable than knowing he was moving out of the teacher's apartment.

Logically, having such an amazing friend, she should be very happy.

But for some reason, she felt particularly uncomfortable in her heart.

Besides that, there was also a deep sense of loss and panic.

This was an unprecedented feeling.

Perhaps it was because she felt the distance from him was very, very far, and she was worried that her contact with him would become less and less in the future?

Or was it her inferiority complex at work, making her overthink things again?

Under the soft light, Tang Song's figure gradually moved away.

"Thump-thump—" Qian Lele heard her own heartbeat again.

A rush of hot blood surged to her head.

Just like this afternoon when he invited her to accompany him to the birthday party.

"Tang Song!" A crisp and bright voice echoed in the quiet night.

Due to being overly nervous, Qian Lele even called him by his full name.

"Patter—"

Tang Song's leather shoes stepped into a small puddle, and he turned around to look at her: "What's wrong? Student Qian Lele."

Qian Lele's face flushed red, her hands clenched at her sides, and after a moment, she said: "That... be sure to take care on the road. The ground is very slippery."

She didn't know what she wanted to do either; she just couldn't help but want to call him.

"OK, don't worry. I'm very energetic right now, and I didn't drink any alcohol tonight."

"Mm-hmm." Qian Lele's voice trembled slightly: "Goodbye."

"Goodbye, sleep early. By the way, the books I brought are all left in the master bedroom; they're yours. You can read them when you have time; they're quite useful."

Tang Song waved again and walked forward.

His back was sometimes clear, sometimes blurry.

Qian Lele wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, took half a step forward, and called out again: "Brother Song!"

"Dad—" Tang Song paused his steps, turned around again, and said: "Mm, what's wrong, Lele?"

"You can come find me to play when you have time in the future. I can stay here at the teacher's apartment until school starts on September 1st; after that, I'll move back to the girls' dormitory."

Finally having said the words she had been holding in her heart, Qian Lele felt her whole body go limp, as if she had just finished running 5 kilometers.

But if she didn't say something, she felt she definitely wouldn't be able to sleep at night.

Tang Song stood in place for a moment, let out a breath, and suddenly walked toward the unit door.

Qian Lele looked at him walking back and lowered her head in embarrassment.

The footsteps stopped in front of her.

A slender hand reached out, and a magnetic voice rang in her ears: "Hello, let's officially get to know each other. I am Tang Song.

Currently, I am mainly engaged in live-streaming e-commerce work and have my own company.

Of course, besides that, I have a few part-time jobs, such as Shimmer Cafe.

I live in the Yanjing Tiancheng residential area; if you go from the Normal University side, you can get there by taking the No. 31 bus."

Qian Lele looked up blankly, looking at the handsome and gentle face in front of her, her eyelashes trembling.

"Mm?" Tang Song shook his right hand with a smile.

Qian Lele took a deep breath and reached out her right hand somewhat anxiously: "Hello, I am Qian Lele, a junior in the Computer Science Department at Normal University when school starts."

Because she often does manual labor, her hands are actually quite rough and not white or tender at all.

Fortunately, she had a hand treatment today, so they looked much better.

Their palms touched gently, warm and powerful.

In an instant, a current surged from the point of skin contact, and her body felt tingly and numb.

Soon, a familiar scent rushed toward her.

A warm embrace wrapped around her.

Tang Song lowered his head slightly.

He felt the touch of the girl's body, the white tea and grapefruit scent of her shampoo, the humid night breeze, and Cinderella's summer dream.

…

"Bye-bye, I'm leaving. Go home and wash up and sleep quickly."

Tang Song smiled, released his arms, patted her shoulder, and turned to walk away with big strides.

Walking out of the residential gate, he sat into the car.

A low sigh sounded.

With his emotional intelligence, plus the perception of the "Scholar" state, he could naturally see that Qian Lele had a good impression of him.

Of course, it was just a good impression, similar to a first crush.

As for the reason, it was also very simple: high-intensity contact over a short period, and even a cohabitation state.

For a pure college girl like Qian Lele, being infected by his charm and developing a good impression was very normal.

Otherwise, his charm of over 60 would have been for nothing.

However, facing the simple, kind, steady, and sincere Qian Lele, he did have some psychological burden.

Plus the news that his "white moonlight" wanted to buy a house in Yancheng touched him.

So even after the dungeon ended, he tried his best to get along with Qian Lele as a friend, and didn't even have any evil thoughts.

But in the end, Qian Lele's two calls from downstairs made his heart flutter inexplicably.

He still made the decision to follow his heart and let Qian Lele understand the real him.

Let's see if the seed budding in her heart will wither.

"Rumble—" The headlights lit up.

"Ding-dong—" The WeChat notification sound rang out.

Tang Song put his phone on the mount and unlocked it to check.

It was a WeChat voice message from Qian Qian.

He clicked play.

"Seeing Xiao Xue and I have been watching movies all night. Brother, when are you coming back? I've already finished showering and changed my clothes; I miss you so much."

Her voice was coquettish and sweet, with a tone of acting like a spoiled child, which was very pleasant to hear.

Tang Song took a deep breath and replied: "I'm on the way, I'll be there in about 20 minutes."

After a moment.

"Ding-dong—"

【Qian Qian: "The new clothes I bought, Brother, do you think they look good?"】

【Qian Qian: Selfie. jpg】

Tang Song clicked on the photo to look, and his heart was instantly stirred.

A sexy camisole short skirt, paired with thin silk stockings, displayed her infinitely beautiful body curves to the fullest.

Thinking of the beautician and the fake socialite, this pair of good sisters, waiting for him at home.

Tang Song cast his worries away.

The white Bentley Continental accelerated into the main road, driving toward Yanjing Tiancheng.

Looking at the night flashing by around him.

Tang Song opened the car window completely, letting the wind at this moment swallow him.

Having been stifled in the dungeon for half a month, now that his endurance has reached a great success, it's time to unlock the achievement of a double kill!

First defeat the beautician, then go let Seeing Xiao Xue draw a map!