Chapter 408: Charm 70, Billion-Level Private Equity

6:00 PM.

"Goodbye! Have a great night!"

"Bye!" "See ya."

After saying goodbye to her colleagues, Lin Empress Mu Xue grabbed her bag, hummed a song, and walked downstairs quickly.

A pair of Prada leather shoes made a "clack-clack" sound under her feet.

Arriving at the garage, looking at her bright and beautiful Porsche 911, Lin Empress Mu Xue couldn't help but reach out and touch the rearview mirror.

She pulled open the car door and sat in.

After thinking for a while, she took out her phone and took a few beautiful selfies.

Shared directly to Moments, visible to everyone.

Caption: "Live in a state that you like."

She smiled, put her phone on the mount, and started the car.

The matte gray Porsche 911 drove out of the underground garage, the clear glass windows reflecting the magnificent sunset glow in the sky, merging into the busy traffic.

The weather was just right, cool and pleasant.

Lin Empress Mu Xue lowered the car window a bit, leaned back loosely, and drove with one hand.

The matte gray paint shimmered with a delicate luster under the orange sunlight.

The evening breeze lifted her hair, adding a bit of softness to her.

It was the peak hour for getting off work, and the road was very congested, moving and stopping.

Occasionally, cars would slow down beside her to take photos of the beautiful woman in the suit in the 911.

Some bold ones even lowered their windows directly, holding up their phones to ask for WeChat.

Lin Empress Mu Xue wore a faint smile on her lips, still listening to music and driving, seemingly ignoring them completely.

At this moment, no one could ruin her good mood.

Her mind was full of Tang Zong's "I love you too."

This wasn't the dirty talk shouted while flirting in bed, but something truly said to her.

Regardless of how much was true and how much was false, she was willing to take it as true.

With the enrichment of experience and the leap in social circles, people will constantly grow and change.

If what she craved most in the past was the sky-high trust of Juqing Juqing Hui Jin, now it was undoubtedly Tang Zong's recognition and affection.

Lanfeng International Luxury Apartment, Room 2002.

"Click—" Lin Empress Mu Xue slung her bag and carried an exquisite thermal bag inside.

"Xu Ning! Come out to eat!" She shouted inside.

Changing her shoes at the entrance, she couldn't help but pose in front of the mirror again.

She sighed at her own charming beauty.

She rarely wore this kind of full suit before, mainly because her temperament couldn't support it.

Now it felt very nice; although there was no feeling of a strong woman, it was also a standard urban beauty temperament.

"Xiao Xue, you're back!" Xu Ning ran out of the bedroom, took the things in her hand, and beamed. "You brought food today? Your company's work meal?"

"Mm, there's Cantonese roast meat today, it's delicious."

"Thank you, Xiao Xue! You go rest over there, I'll set things up." Xu Ning carried the heavy thermal bag to the dining room and began to get busy.

Lin Empress Mu Xue unbuttoned her suit, washed her hands, and leaned against the chair.

Soon, a dazzling array of exquisite food boxes unfolded in front of her, the fragrance wafting.

The delicious roast meat exploded in her mouth, and Lin Empress Mu Xue narrowed her eyes lazily, enjoying the pleasure of food.

Only when you feel the loss do you know how precious it is; now she truly wished she could eat three meals a day.

Xu Ning took a few photos and shared them on social platforms, then ate while saying in surprise, "Xiao Xue, your mood seems very good today. Is there any good news?"

Lin Empress Mu Xue couldn't help but smile. "Mm, you could say that."

Seeing that she didn't elaborate, Xu Ning couldn't ask too much, turning to look forward. "By the way, Xiao Xue, when will our company have work? Zhang Mengmeng and Li Bing have asked me several times."

After the company registration was completed, she sent recruitment notices to her old circles of friends, wild models, and socialites.

These people were men and women, mostly following group leaders to pick up scattered work.

Now the environment was bad, everyone was poor, and many still owed a lot of debt.

They were all eager to have a stable job, especially the profession of actor, which sounded high-end.

There were already 120 people in the WeChat group, all developing around Yancheng.

Xue Tang Culture's commission ratio was 20%, mainly because they didn't have other resources and couldn't help with promotion or training, just purely introducing work.

Lin Empress Mu Xue crossed her legs and drank fruit juice, saying, "There will be clues as early as next week. You prepare on your side; the first batch won't need too many people, try to find those with extra background."

Xu Ning's eyes shone. "Ah! That's great, that's great! Xiao Xue, you are truly amazing!"

She owed a lot of debt and thought about making money every day.

"Heh heh." Lin Empress Mu Xue pursed her lips and smiled, proudly raising her feet.

"By the way." Xu Ning suddenly lowered her voice. "Xiao Xue, some people in the group don't believe we can get work from the crew. That... can you reveal what kind of relationship channel it is? I can speak louder in the group later."

Lin Empress Mu Xue raised her eyebrows, sat up straight, and said lightly, "The only short drama film and television base in Yancheng has been bought by my boss, and he will soon become the actual controller there. Do you say I have this qualification?"

As she spoke, she still couldn't help but look at Xu Ning, revealing a proud and showing-off expression.

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"Clatter—" The chopsticks in Xu Ning's hand fell directly onto the dining table.

Swallowing hard, Xu Ning's voice trembled. "Your big boss of the committee bought a film and television base? My god, how much money is that?"

"Mm, a little over 100 million, it doesn't count for much to him." Lin Empress Mu Xue crossed her long, beautiful legs, her eyebrows curving. "As his assistant, I might also participate in the management of this company in the future."

"Too awesome!" Xu Ning couldn't even care about eating, trembling with excitement. "Xiao Xue, you are also very awesome! With such a hard relationship, we will definitely be able to make big money!"

"Heh, so, you just need to work with peace of mind."

"Mm-hmm, got it!"

Eating dinner slowly.

The two turned on the TV, ate the fruit platter included in the set meal, and watched a popular love variety show.

Looking at the interesting interactions of the guests inside.

Xu Ning looked at Xiao Xue beside her and suddenly asked in a small voice, "Xiao Xue, when you said in front of Jiao Sect that you were accompanying your boyfriend to inspect the Yannan Film and Television Base, was that referring to this boss?"

Lin Empress Mu Xue's movements stopped instantly, her sharp gaze looking at her.

"That... I was wrong, I was wrong." Xu Ning apologized quickly. "Sorry, I just wanted to care about you."

This time she encountered the lowest point of her life, so she saw clearly who her true friends were.

She truly hoped to care about the other party.

She had been mixing in the circle for many years, and there were quite a few "ashore" people among the people she knew before.

Including her previous self, she also thought she was ashore, but the results were mostly not very good.

Lin Empress Mu Xue patted her shoulder and suddenly said, "That's right, it's him. Actually, it doesn't matter if I tell you; you should have a chance to see him after the film and television base opens.

He is the boss of the financial company I am in, and everything I have now is given by him.

Work, Porsche 911, luxury goods..."

Her words were very peaceful, even carrying some happiness and joy.

Hearing her words, Xu Ning breathed a sigh of relief and whispered, "Then... what is your relationship now?"

Lin Empress Mu Xue was silent for a while. "This is not important."

"I understand." Xu Ning pursed her lips. "Xiao Xue, you are right to start a company; it can be considered leaving yourself a retreat."

"You think too much, I'm doing the company purely to earn some money."

"Alright."

Looking at her former best friend, Lin Empress Mu Xue bit her lip gently and suddenly smiled. "He is, he loves me."

"Uh..." Xu Ning was stunned, not reacting for a while.

"It's nothing." Lin Empress Mu Xue stood up. "I'm going to the bathroom."

After saying that, she turned and walked toward the bathroom, her footsteps appearing very light.

She was just too happy, feeling uncomfortable holding it in, and didn't know who to tell, so she could only share it with Xu Ning.

Looking at her departing back, Xu Ning felt a bit heartbroken.

Xiao Xue was the most beautiful friend she knew, and many people wanted to keep her before, but they were all rejected.

Because of the humiliation she had suffered, she was inferior and strong-willed.

As a result, she still walked to this step in the end.

Although Xiao Xue never said what kind of person that boss was, she could probably infer from some details.

Has a family trust company, drives a Rolls-Royce Phantom, manages Lanfeng International Hotel, and now acquired a film and television base.

Doesn't have time to accompany Xiao Xue usually, only sending a pile of luxury goods on Qixi Festival.

In the portrait in her mind, he should be a middle-aged or elderly man who has achieved success in his career, possibly around sixty years old, and probably has his own family.

Appearance is a bit fat and balding, but the momentum is very strong, and he can make Xiao Xue obedient.

Because of the other party's "I love you," she was happy for so long.

Just as she was letting her imagination run wild, a "drip" sound suddenly came from the door, and the smart lock was unlocked.

The door was pulled open gently.

A figure walked in, a boy who was very tall.

The sudden change directly scared Xu Ning, who stood up with a "thump," picked up the fruit platter on the table, and looked at the entrance nervously.

She shouted, "Who is it?!"

Immediately after, the boy raised his head and looked over at her.

The expression on Xu Ning's face froze, and her eyes widened suddenly.

Such a handsome little brother!

Twenty-five or twenty-six years old, red lips and white teeth, tall and straight.

Wearing a casual suit, he looked elegant and noble, handsome beyond belief!

Even more handsome than all the male guests in the variety show just now!

Like a male star.

Her eyes were very sharp, and she saw the high-end suit on the other party at a glance.

Her heart instantly relaxed.

Looking like this and wearing these clothes, there was no way he could be a bad person.

Their eyes met.

A bright and gentle smile appeared on the boy's face, making her dare not look directly.

"Are you Xiao Xue's friend? Sorry, I didn't tell her before I came; I originally wanted to give her a surprise."

His voice was very nice, clear and carrying magnetism.

Xu Ning blushed. "I am Xiao Xue's friend, she is in the bathroom right now. That... who are you?"

She pointed to the direction of the room door, somewhat puzzled.

Lanfeng International, as the most high-end apartment building in Yancheng, had unquestionable security; it was impossible for anyone to break in directly.

"Me..." Tang Zong blinked and said softly, "I am her boyfriend, Tang Zong."

What? Boyfriend?!

Damn! Where did this one pop out from?!

Xu Ning looked at him blankly, her heart a mess.

"That... my name is Xu Ning, temporarily staying at Xiao Xue's place." Tang Zong raised his eyebrows. "Hello Xu Ning, she didn't mention you before."

"I also just returned to Yancheng recently." Xu Ning replied. "Tang Zong, sit down first, Xiao Xue should be out soon."

"Mm." Tang Zong nodded gently, sat down on the office chair naturally, and picked up a book on Lin Empress Mu Xue's desk, flipping through it simply.

Xu Ning, who was standing there, took a deep breath and couldn't help but secretly look at his figure.

Never expected that Xiao Xue actually had such a male god boyfriend.

Could it be a little white face kept outside without the boss knowing?

If this were discovered, that would be the end!

Just as she was having a brainstorm, the bathroom door was opened, and Lin Empress Mu Xue walked out leisurely.

Seeing Xu Ning standing there, she frowned. "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"That..." Xu Ning pointed to the work area in the corner.

Lin Empress Mu Xue looked over in surprise, the expression on her face instantly freezing. "Tang Zong! Why are you here?"

"Ha." Tang Zong put down the book, stood up, and looked at her with a smile. "Why? Not welcome?"

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"No, no!" The chest wrapped in the base shirt heaved, and a faint mist floated in her eyes. She walked quickly to his side and looked up into his eyes. "I'm just too surprised."

Tang Zong gently pinched her smooth chin and lowered his head to kiss her moist, plump lips.

Lin Empress Mu Xue's gaze instantly became blurred, and she rubbed her legs together lightly.

After hearing him say "I love you" in the afternoon, she was already gone, and now she had no resistance at all.

Xu Ning, who was standing by the sofa, didn't know what to say for a while, just looking at them blankly.

These eyes were already pulling silk, full of gunpowder.

After a moment, seeing the two slowly separate.

Xu Ning whispered, "Xiao Xue, this is? Why didn't you mention it before?"

Lin Empress Mu Xue looked at Tang Zong beside her, her eyes raised. "Weren't we just talking about him?"

Xu Ning was stunned, her eyes gradually widening, looking at Tang Zong standing there in disbelief.

A look of having seen a ghost on her face.

Are you kidding me?

This... this is Xiao Xue's boss?!

Trust company, Rolls-Royce, Lanfeng International Hotel, Yannan Film and Television Base...

A series of words floated through her mind.

Looking at the handsome Tang Zong again, Xu Ning's heart and liver were trembling.

Xiao Xue, this is not suffering at all? This is clearly climbing Mount Everest!

If she could be taken a fancy to by such a boy, she would be willing even if she had to live in a mansion and drive a luxury car every day!

Tang Zong subconsciously touched his face. "Is there something on my face?"

"No, my friend's brain is a bit twitchy, don't pay attention to her." Lin Empress Mu Xue pursed her lips. "Tonight... do you have anything to do?"

Tang Zong raised the corners of his mouth, his fingers stroking her slim waist gently, and said softly, "I've been practicing swimming recently, how about accompanying me to the pool at Lanfeng International to play for a while tonight?"

Tang Zong wasn't lying; he had been actively cultivating more hobbies recently.

Like photography, swimming, and occasionally practicing.

"Good!" Lin Empress Mu Xue's red lips moved, instantly becoming lewd.

He didn't mention Qian Qian, which meant she might have to fight alone tonight.

This was a big test for her, and she couldn't resist at all, which also meant she could draw maps unscrupulously.

Just thinking about it made her unable to bear it.

"Leaving now? I'll go tidy up."

"No rush, let's watch the variety show for a while." Tang Zong pointed to the TV in the living room.

Every time he met Xiao Xue, he would get yellow, which was a bit wrong.

And now there was a system task, so it was time to cultivate feelings.

"Alright, I'll cut a fruit platter for you. What do you want to drink? Have you eaten dinner?"

"Ate already, just Coke."

"Wait for me." Lin Empress Mu Xue said, running into the kitchen.

Tang Zong nodded to Xu Ning with a smile and sat down on the sofa.

Soon, a plate of colorful fresh fruit was placed on the coffee table.

Tang Zong looked at Xiao Xue standing there and beckoned to her.

Lin Empress Mu Xue's face blushed, and she sat on his lap obediently, her long legs hanging to one side, giving Xu Ning a wink.

Xu Ning quickly turned and ducked into the bedroom.

Tang Zong passed through her waist, breathing in the scent on her, and shifted his body comfortably.

The evening breeze blew the white gauze curtains, the living room was fresh and cool, occasionally accompanied by laughter from the TV.

Lin Empress Mu Xue's body became softer and softer.

9:00 PM, the brilliant neon lights lit up Yancheng at night.

The two walked to Lanfeng International Hotel and took the private elevator straight to the top floor, the 30th floor.

Besides the presidential suite, the top floor also had a constant-temperature swimming pool and a high-end gym.

It was generally provided for guests in executive suites to use.

However, the entire top floor only had the two of them today.

The pool water was clear to the bottom, and the temperature was suitable.

After Tang Zong walked over with champagne from the suite, Xiao Xue was already standing in the pool.

The sparkling water surface surrounded her, and she, wearing a sexy swimsuit, was tall and beautiful, full of temptation.

Noticing Tang Zong's fiery gaze, Xiao Xue scooped up a handful of water and splashed it at him.

Immediately after, her body was hugged into Tang Zong's arms.

"Mm~" Lin Empress Mu Xue let out a low hum, her bean-paste-colored lips being gently contained, and a pleasant low moan came from her mouth.

Breath intertwined, warmth and wetness, delicacy and stickiness.

The top floor of the hotel, the night view of the city outside the window, Xiao Xue in a swimsuit, smooth skin.

The bubbles in the champagne glass jumped and cheered lightly.

The water surface rippled intensely, and under the illumination of the LED light strip, it was beautiful.

It is worth mentioning that Xiao Xue drew a world map in the pool this time, and the scene was very spectacular.

August 30, 2023, Wednesday, cloudy, 19~30°C.

11:00 AM.

Handing Building, the atmosphere was solemn and slightly tense.

The heavy rosewood negotiation table was bright enough to reflect people, placed in the center.

On it were neatly arranged multiple copies of equity acquisition agreement documents, the paper thick and printed exquisitely.

The pen tips rubbed against the paper, making a slight "rustling" sound.

As both sides finished signing, thunderous applause erupted in the conference room.

"Congratulations, President Tang. I believe this cooperation will bring more opportunities for both of us."

"Thank you."

The applause gradually stopped.

Both sides shook hands and chatted, the atmosphere becoming harmonious and enthusiastic.

The sun broke through the clouds, shining through the bright glass, making the entire conference room shine.

The legal team behind them gathered around, carefully organizing and collecting the agreements.

The total valuation of the Yannan Short Drama Film and Television Base Phase 1 project was determined to be 145 million yuan.

Tang Zong fully acquired 80% of the shares held by Handing Group, equivalent to 116 million yuan.

He officially became the actual controller of Yannan Film and Television Base Co., Ltd., and would participate in subsequent operation and management work.

"Swish!" The system light screen automatically unfolded before his eyes.

【August 30, 2023, after a long period of hard work, you conducted in-depth market research, locked onto target companies based on your own development plan, carefully formulated acquisition plans based on detailed investigation results, negotiated and played games, determined a reasonable acquisition price range, strived for seamless integration with subsequent integration, and successfully conducted investment behaviors on 3 enterprises... You felt a huge sense of achievement and satisfaction, motivating you to continue to move steadily toward a brand-new commercial peak】

【You completed the plan task 3: Capital Upstart】

【You unlocked the achievement "Embarking on the Journey"】

【You received the reward: Charm +1】

【Second Stage Growth Plan Task, completed】

【You received: Growth Gift Pack*1】

A crisp system prompt sounded: "Ding! Congratulations to the player, the third stage growth plan task has been opened."

【Your charm reached 70, successfully unlocking this stage of assets and permissions】

Looking at the dazzling system interface, Tang Zong's eyes shone with scorching light.

Sure enough, it was consistent with his guess; the completion of the second stage growth plan task brought a charm bonus.

Finding an excuse at random, Tang Zong paced into a quiet lounge.

He put his gaze back on the system interface.

Entering the Personal Center, the gorgeous progress bar was glowing in the center of the top of the interface.

【24' (Starting Charm)... 30'... 40'... 50'... 60'... 70... 80... 90... 100】

The treasure chest corresponding to node 70 was spitting out brilliant rays of light, indicating that it was in a state that could be claimed.

Tang Zong's gaze passed through the floor-to-ceiling window, enjoying the endless stream of streets and the buildings standing like scales for a while.

After his nervous and expectant mood was relieved.

He touched the treasure chest with his consciousness and claimed it immediately.

His vision blurred for a moment.

Accompanied by a crisp system prompt, lines of prompt information appeared on the system panel.

"Ding! You received 【Confluent Capital Limited】."

"Ding! You unlocked the new system module 【Asset Blueprint】."

"Ding! You unlocked partial permissions for game characters 【Consultant - Annie Kate】 and 【Headhunter - Zheng Qiudong】."

"Ding! You received the special item 【Memory Feather*1】."

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Chinese name: Rongliu Capital.

Contributor: Tang Zong (100%).

Equity structure: Tang Zong (60%), Employee Shareholding Platform (20%), Tang Jin Family Office (15%), Kate Trust (5%)

Registered address: 38th Floor, Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street, Central.

Business scope: Private equity investment, venture capital, etc.

Investment cases: Meigou International Import and Export Co., Ltd., Ruide Biology (Pre-B), Scale AI...

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【Note: Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) Rongliu Investment has been registered and is recruiting personnel】

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