Chapter 439: What Grand Scenes Haven't I Seen?

At the Van Cleef & Arpels concept store, during the Jewelry Technical Appreciation Event.

Brilliant lights interplayed with the neon outside, creating a dreamlike and luxurious atmosphere.

Inside the exhibition hall, a necklace embedded with gemstones sparkled under the lights.

"This necklace utilizes our brand's most representative invisible setting technique; the gemstones are arranged tightly without any trace of metal settings, showcasing an ultimate light and shadow effect..."

Anna, a jewelry consultant from headquarters, dressed in a well-tailored uniform, smiled gently as she softly introduced the details of the exhibit.

"Ms. Zhao, if you are interested in this piece, I can retrieve it for you to admire closely." Anna bowed slightly, her tone respectful and gentle.

"No need, thank you." Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian politely shook her head, a bright smile on her face.

Her gaze wandered through the exhibition hall, her expression filled with curiosity and appreciation.

Anna nodded slightly, maintaining a professionally warm gaze as she followed closely behind her.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian seemed accustomed to this, continuing to stroll through the hall, sensing the unique charm of this high-specification jewelry exhibition.

The jewelry exhibition held by Van Cleef & Arpels in Yancheng this time was of extremely high specification, limited to VCA Heritage Club members, and required meeting a threshold of 800,000 Zhao Yuan in annual spending.

Naturally, she had not yet reached this standard.

However, with the support of Ju Qing Juqing Hui Jin, nothing was a problem.

Not only could she bring her best friend Lin Mu here, but she could also enjoy the highest specification of treatment.

Participating in such events was not only to improve her social etiquette and artistic aesthetic but also to gradually integrate her into higher-level social circles.

"Qian Qian." A gentle and clear voice came from behind.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian turned around to see Lin Mu holding a glass of champagne and waving at her.

She nodded slightly to Anna, then turned and walked toward Lin Mu.

Unlike her.

Xiao Xue loved socializing and expressing herself immensely; from the moment she entered the Van Cleef & Arpels concept store, she had been like a fish in water. Besides taking photos and checking in, she actively chatted and laughed with jewelry experts and fashion celebrities.

She actually envied this, but due to her personal personality, she could never be as natural as Xiao Xue.

"Come, Qian Qian, let me introduce you to a new friend." Lin Mu put down her champagne, affectionately hooked her arm through Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian's, and gestured toward an outstanding short-haired girl opposite them, saying, "This is Miss Qin Hua. And this is my best friend, Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian, a supervisor and shareholder of Yisha Beauty Industry."

Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian smiled slightly and proactively extended her right hand. "Hello, Miss Qin."

"Hello, Qian Qian, nice to meet you."

Qin Hua politely shook her hand, her gaze carrying a hint of curiosity.

Lin Mu added, "Miss Qin is also a member of Yisha Beauty Salon, and even a Diamond Card member."

Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian's eyes curved into crescents, and she said sincerely, "Thank you, Miss Qin, for your support of Yisha Beauty Industry."

Qin Hua smiled, exchanging pleasantries while subtly sizing up Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian.

Her first impression was "so tall"; her bare height was close to 180 centimeters, making her look like a professional model.

Her features were gorgeous, yet there was a hint of innocence between her brows and eyes, making her look only about twenty years old.

Of course, what made her even more curious was the other party's identity.

Yisha Beauty Industry was a well-known local chain of beauty salons that had recently completed financing and was expanding into light medical aesthetics projects.

For Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian to become a shareholder of Yisha Beauty Industry at such a young age, she clearly had significant backing.

Yet, as a local second-generation rich kid who had mixed in these circles for so long, Qin Hua had never heard her name before.

Either she was an outsider, or she was a "canary" carefully cultivated by someone.

The three gathered together, chatting about luxury goods and jewelry craftsmanship.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian strove to integrate herself, maintaining good posture and speech.

Amidst the laughter, she suddenly felt a whim, her mind becoming exceptionally clear, and she couldn't help but hum softly.

She felt her body become extraordinarily light and comfortable, as if she had just finished a bath and received a full-body spa treatment.

"What's wrong, Qian Qian?" Lin Mu noticed her abnormality and asked with concern.

"Nothing, nothing." Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian smiled slightly, concealing the turbulence in her heart.

Just then, Qin Hua's phone rang.

She opened the bag beside her, glanced at the caller ID, and immediately answered, "Hello, Sorry Xiao Jing, why did you suddenly call me?"

"Mm, I'm at the venue, just finished the experience session."

"OK, OK, I'll buy it for you." Qin Hua said acidly, "You don't even think about giving me a gift, only thinking about that boyfriend of yours, right?"

"Alright, no more talking, I'll tell the marketing consultant in a bit."

"Mm, bye-bye."

After hanging up, Qin Hua explained helplessly, "A childhood bestie of mine knew I was attending the Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition and asked me to buy a new ring band for her to give to her boyfriend later. Those love-struck brains are truly hopeless."

Lin Mu smiled and casually echoed a few words.

Hearing the words "give to boyfriend," Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian instantly became interested. Images of Tang Song's slender fingers floated in her mind; she thought that if she gave him a ring band, it would be very suitable and particularly meaningful.

Thus, she proactively asked Qin Hua which ring band it was and suggested they go look at the physical item together.

In the end, both of them purchased that platinum-colored ring band.

Bright lights illuminated the quiet street.

Tires rolled over the asphalt as the black Audi RS6 slowly drove into the Shengyuan Excellent Realm community, stopping beneath Building 6.

"Zhuangzhuang, we're home."

Wen Wen Wen Ruan lazily stretched, got out of the car, tucked a stray hair behind her ear, the blush on her face not yet fully faded.

It was also her first time experiencing this kind of outdoor play; in truth, she felt even more nervous and excited than Tang Song.

Although the whole process wasn't long, it truly exhausted her; her legs were still weak now.

Glancing at Tang Song before her, she directly opened her arms, hugged his neck, and acted coquettishly, "Carry me inside; it's all your fault for frequently changing speeds while driving. I have no strength left at all."

"Let's go." Tang Song lowered his head to kiss her, used strength in his arms to lift Wen Wen Wen Ruan straight into his embrace by the waist, and strode toward the villa.

"You monster, how is your stamina so perverted." Wen Wen Wen Ruan murmured softly, resting her head against his chest to listen to his heartbeat.

Actually, she didn't care much about Xie Shu; acting somewhat excitedly in front of Tang Song today was mostly just to make him feel a bit ashamed and spoil her even more.

She was a smart woman who knew what methods to use to win her lover's heart.

Returning to the master bedroom, he placed Wen Wen Wen Ruan on the bed to rest first.

Tang Song went directly to the bathroom and filled the bathtub with water.

He turned on the massage function, lay down comfortably, and his whole body quickly relaxed.

"Whoosh!" The system interface unfolded before his eyes.

First, he checked his personal information.

【Player: Tang Song (74 Charm)】

【Role: Songmei Apparel - President】

【Height: 184cm, Weight: 80kg】

【Constitution: 74, Stamina: 78, Agility: 69, Comprehension: 83】

【Asset Status:】

Balance: 103 million Zhao Yuan (Investment Capital 504.5 million Zhao Yuan)

Under the blessings of his beautician friends, his Charm successfully reached 74, and his Stamina reached 78 points.

He entered the 【Partner】 module.

Two prominent notifications immediately popped up.

【Based on current system permissions and partner progress, the "Partner" module has been updated】

【You have obtained 2 new partner slots】

Just as he had guessed, two new slots were added.

Originally, after Charm exceeded 70, it should have been increasing slower and slower.

However, because Wen Wen Wen Ruan and Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian's growth levels successively reached 60%, he gained an extra 2 points of Charm all at once.

This also made him realize even more clearly the importance of partners.

He became even more cautious regarding the next candidates.

【Available Partner List:】

【Lin Mu】【Progress: Lovers, Deep Fluid Exchange】【Carried Buffs: Eye Enhancement, Emotional High, Posture Optimization, Expression Management】

【Xu Qing】【Progress: Lovers, Deep Fluid Exchange】【Carried Buffs: Inspiration Surge, Acting Improvement, Thought Expansion, Energetic】

Besides these, the candidate partner list also included: Liu Liu Liu Liu Qingning, Supervisor Tian Jing, Gao Gao Gao Gao Mengting, Xie Shu, and Su Yu.

These were all women who had interacted with him.

A partner's growth would feed back into his Charm value and attribute points.

Calculating according to this logic, actually 【Xie Shu】 and 【Liu Liu Liu Liu Qingning】 were the best choices.

One was a female president who had grown up, rational and sharp, mature and steady, knowledgeable and experienced.

The other was a standard top student, currently working at Liu Liu Liu Qingning Technology, whose level of contact was inherently relatively high, and whose comprehensive quality was also extremely high.

These two, as long as the system cultivated them appropriately, would qualify, and then he could unlock new slots.

Unfortunately, their progress had not yet reached the required point.

Regarding Liu Liu Liu Liu Qingning, this white moonlight, due to the complex emotional history between them, he did not want to force or distort things.

Xie Shu was a bit better; at least there were no emotional entanglements. By normally advancing progress and putting in more effort, it shouldn't take long for things to fall into place naturally.

Besides these, actually 【Lin Mu】 was also a good choice.

Under his nurturing, Seeing Xiao Xue has now become the Chief Assistant at Rongliu Capital; her personal qualities have improved immensely, and she is long gone from being the fake socialite she once was.

Her growth potential should also be quite high.

But what made Tang Song hesitate was that, due to the item 【Whispers of Human Nature】, Seeing Xiao Xue herself possessed a special attribute for triggering missions, capable of yielding big rewards from time to time.

As for Xu Qing, her growth potential was definitely the lowest.

Given Tang Song's current abilities and status, he could actually cultivate her himself, gradually handing over the short drama business and the film and television base to her, and only binding her when more slots became available later.

This would maximize the use of the 【Partner】 mechanism to enhance charm.

After pondering for quite a while, Tang Song ultimately decided not to make a rash decision.

He would first wait for the 【Realizing Human Nature】 mission on Seeing Xiao Xue to complete, and then see the progress on Liu Liu Liu Liu Qingning and Xie Sister Shu Yu's sides.

Tang Song quickly retracted his scattered thoughts and focused his attention on the 【Partner】 module.

Right in the center of 【Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian】's character art card, a golden gift package hovered quietly.

He selected 【The Canary's Prop Gift Package】 and opened it immediately.

"Ding! 【Partner-Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian】 has received the prop reward 【Phantom Fragrance】."

【Phantom Fragrance】: A miraculous bottle of perfume; after use, over a period of time in the future, it will gradually blend naturally with Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian's body scent, optimizing pheromone secretion to emit a unique and pleasant natural fragrance.

【Note: The natural fragrance will undergo subtle changes based on the user's emotional state, helping Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian socialize better and please her partner.】

A very unique prop; it could actually cause a beautician to develop a natural body scent!

And it could even change according to her emotional state.

Aside from socializing, this was simply a god-tier tool for playing ball, capable of greatly increasing pleasure.

If he added Seeing Xiao Xue to play multi-person basketball with them, with one emitting fragrance and the other drawing a map, he dared not imagine how stimulating it would be.

After indulging in fantasies for a while, Tang Song licked his lips, clicked on the character art card, and viewed the partner details.

【Partner: Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian (19 years old)】

【Role: Canary (Yisha Beauty Industry - Supervisor)】

【Height: 180cm, Weight: 64kg】

【Constitution: 69, Stamina: 70, Agility: 60, Comprehension: 60】

【Growth Progress: 65%】

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【Cultivation Plan Mission 6: The Canary's Soar】

【Mission Content: After early growth and transformation, Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian has gradually evolved from a "Canary" dependent on others into an individual with an independent career and self-awareness. She possesses a stable source of income, a comfortable living environment, a preliminary career foundation, and a good personal image. Please have Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian strengthen her self-awareness and confidence, clarify her inner self, and achieve a sublimation of her self-worth in both love and career.】

【Mission Reward: Growth Progress +20%, Comprehension +2, Canary's Glory Gift Package*1】 【Mission Progress: Incomplete】

【Note 1: Since "Partner-Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian" has exceeded 60% growth progress, her personal information has been notified to other game characters.】

【Note 2: A canary soaring through the sky will encounter various covetous gazes and malice; please give your partner more care and love.】

Congratulations, all four basic attributes were now qualified, already superior to most ordinary people.

【Cultivation Plan Mission 6】 could actually increase growth progress by 20% at once.

However, this also proved the difficulty of this mission.

A 19-year-old beautician, although she had already made significant growth, was still not mature enough.

Regarding herself and her future, she actually lacked clear cognition.

She had always been following his arrangements, striving hard to climb upward.

Asking her to achieve a sublimation of self-worth now was actually quite difficult.

!

But this was also a path she must traverse.

He hoped his beautician friend would get better and better!

8:50 PM.

The Van Cleef & Arpels Jewelry Appreciation Event concluded successfully.

Under the guidance of the staff, the guests filed out of the venue one after another.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian put on her shawl coat, picked up her Hermès Birkin, and walked toward the elevator lobby with Lin Empress Mu Xue.

On the way, they once again saw Qin Hua waiting at the elevator entrance.

Lin Empress Mu Xue whispered, "I asked a friend before; Qin Hua is a famous rich second-generation heir in Yancheng, currently serving as an Administrative Supervisor in the President's Office of Zhongcheng Group."

Then, Lin Empress Mu Xue explained the situation regarding Zhongcheng Group.

Founded in 1998, it had three major sectors: food and beverages, textiles, and real estate, with over 3,000 employees.

Although the company's business had shrunk due to the winter in the real estate market, it still wielded enormous influence within the province.

Qin Hua's father was a shareholder of Zhongcheng Group.

It could be said that she was a very standard local high-end Bai Bai Fumei.

She was several tiers above Li Li Yujiao and Zhang Xi, the good friends Lin Empress Mu Xue had made previously.

This was also the reason why she had taken the initiative to contact her and introduce her to Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian.

Talking as they walked, the two entered the elevator lobby.

Lin Empress Mu Xue smiled elegantly and said, "Hello Qin Hua, we've bumped into each other again."

"Empress Mu Xue, Qian Qian." Qin Hua politely greeted the two.

The three chatted as they entered the elevator, going straight down to B2.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian said enthusiastically, "By the way, Qin Hua, next time you go to Yisha Beauty Salon, you can let me know; I'll recommend some treatments for you then."

"Thank you, Qian Qian." Qin Hua nodded with a smile.

The three had just walked out of the elevator lobby.

A figure hurriedly approached, his voice clear as he called out, "Qin Jingli!"

Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian and Lin Empress Mu Xue looked up to see a young man of about 25 or 26.

Tall and slender, with handsome features, he wore a brilliant smile on his face and was dressed in fashionable casual wear; his temperament was fresh and clean, very much like a flower boy from a Korean drama.

Qin Hua nodded calmly at the young man and gave a brief introduction, "This is my colleague Gao Gao Gao Junfeng; he came to pick me up."

"Hello." "Hello."

"Good evening, two beauties." Gao Gao Gao Junfeng subtly glanced at Lin Empress Mu Xue and Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian, his heart rate beginning to accelerate wildly.

Whether in terms of appearance and figure, or style and temperament, both women were exceptionally outstanding.

They were much more eye-catching than Qin Hua, this Bai Bai Fumei.

Especially the woman wearing the casual suit; she possessed the temperament of a flower on a high peak, filling people with a sense of awe and a desire to conquer.

Qin Hua raised her wrist to check the time, smiled, and said, "Empress Mu Xue, Qian Qian, I'll be heading off first then; let's meet up again when we have time, bye-bye."

"Bye-bye."

After bidding farewell to each other, Qin Hua followed Gao Gao Gao Junfeng forward a few steps to a light purple Bentley Continental.

Gao Gao Gao Junfeng first opened the front passenger door for her, before climbing into the driver's seat himself.

Soon, the roar of the engine sounded, and the car slowly started moving.

Inside the cabin, filled with the diffusion of fragrance.

Gao Gao Gao Junfeng drove carefully and said in a low voice, "Qin Jingli, I have already coordinated with the insurance company to handle the traffic accident involving your car. Next is the matter of repairs; due to the scrape, the entire rear fender needs to be replaced."

Leaning back in the passenger seat, Qin Hua replied to WeChat messages while saying, "Mm, okay, thanks for your hard work."

"Then this car of yours..."

"You can drive it for now; just return it to me after it's repaired."

"Okay, no problem!" Gao Gao Gao Junfeng's eyes instantly lit up.

As the assistant to Vice President Su Ping, he belonged to the Administrative Management Department in terms of position.

He was responsible for supporting the daily affairs of the group's executives, including scheduling for the President and Vice Presidents, organizing meetings, handling documents, and so on.

And Qin Hua was the head of the Administrative Management Department within the Zhongcheng Group President's Office, making her his direct supervisor.

After learning that Qin Hua's father was Qin Qin Dechang, a shareholder of the company, he had set his sights on this top-tier Bai Bai Fumei.

He often took the initiative to contact and curry favor with her.

With a master's degree, the position of Vice President's Assistant, plus an outstanding appearance, he had one hundred percent confidence in himself.

In fact, it was precisely because of these advantages that he had become the colleague closest to Qin Hua within the company.

For instance, after the accident occurred, she had called him immediately to handle it; now she had let him take the car for repairs and even drive it freely.

Wasn't this a sign of favorable impression?

Qin Hua put away her phone and suddenly asked, "By the way, Gao Gao Junfeng, is President Su still dealing with the matter of 【Zhongyun Dairy】? Are there any new developments?"

Gao Gao Gao Junfeng hurriedly replied, "Mm, currently the online public opinion is causing a huge uproar; both President Su and Director Supervisor Tian are extremely overwhelmed and at their wits' end."

"Let's hope it can be resolved smoothly..." Qin Hua pursed her lips, her eyes flashing for a moment.

The food and beverage sector accounted for 60% of the group's revenue, and Zhongyun Dairy was the core of that sector.

Because antibiotics residues were detected in a certain batch of fresh milk, and it was further discovered that the Baocheng factory had tampered with water quality test reports and that assembly line workers had failed to disinfect according to regulations.

This had currently triggered widespread social attention, dealing a heavy blow to the group's reputation.

Su Ping, who was responsible for the food and beverage sector, naturally had to bear responsibility.

And as the company's Executive Director, Supervisor Tian Supervisor Tian Tian Chengye was also implicated; recently, the entire group was in a complete mess.

Besides this, it was heard that a new energy technology company invested in by Supervisor Tian Supervisor Tian Tian Chengye had also encountered major problems due to the failure of its technical route.

Her best friend Sorry Xiao Jing truly had a huge heart, caring not at all about family matters.

One must remember, she was Supervisor Tian Supervisor Tian Tian Chengye's only daughter; all these losses were her money!

Furthermore, she had an ambitious cousin, Supervisor Tian Supervisor Tian Guowen, who was also eyeing their family fortune.

With Sorry Xiao Jing's current attitude and situation, trouble was bound to happen sooner or later.

She had advised her many times already, but unfortunately, it had been utterly useless.

Now she actually still had the mind to buy a gift for her boyfriend.

A love-struck brain is truly terrifying!

Bright streetlights swept across the road as a matte gray Porsche 911 drove slowly along.

"How is it, Seeing Xiao Xue? Is my driving skill okay now?" Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian asked, eyes shining as she looked ahead, her body nearly pressed against the steering wheel.

"It's quite good, just a little nerve-wracking."

"After all, this is your beloved car; how could I not be careful!"

Lin Empress Mu Xue covered her mouth and laughed lightly. "Then when do you plan to buy a car? With so much savings now, you're a standard little rich lady."

"Hehe." Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian smiled sheepishly, her tone cute and innocent: "Brother Song gave it all to me."

"Speaking of which, Tang Song's driving skills have improved greatly; last time he wore me out completely. Qian Qian, tell the truth, have you two been secretly practicing privately? What positions have you used? Let's exchange notes."

"Not telling you; that's a secret."

Mentioning Tang Song, the atmosphere in the cabin instantly became cheerful.

As the car passed an old-style district, Lin Empress Mu Xue suddenly rubbed her stomach and smiled: "I was so busy chatting just now I didn't eat anything; how about we go get some small skewers?"

"Great! I'm not full either!" Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian's eyes lit up. "The same place as last time, right?"

"Mm, I'll navigate for you; it's right nearby."

A few minutes later.

The Porsche 911 pulled over and stopped in a roadside parking space.

Pushing open the car door and stepping out, a rich aroma of barbecue wafted toward them.

The boss's shouting mixed with the oily smoke rising from the grill.

"Boss, good evening."

"Seeing Xiao Xue, you're here? Quick, sit over here; what would you like to eat?"

"Give me ten lamb skewers, extra chili, and another ten beef skewers..."

And so, the two "Bai Bai Fumei" dressed entirely in luxury goods sat down at the small stall.

Blowing in the cool evening breeze, they chatted while eating skewers and drinking soda.

This attracted considerable attention from many people around them.

Among them, some even raised their phones to capture the scene, crafting an exaggerated title before sharing it on the internet.

"Buzz buzz buzz—" Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian's phone, resting on the table, vibrated.

【Sister Sister Shangguan Sister Sister Shangguan Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya: "Ms. Zhao, you've had your driver's license for quite some time now; do you have a car you like?"】

Seeing this message, Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian's eyes widened slightly.

Sister Sister Shangguan Sister Sister Shangguan Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya was the assistant of that "Sister Smile," and the original owner of the apartment she now lived in.

Suddenly asking her this question likely meant "Smile" intended to gift her a car.

What was she up to?

Thinking about meeting the other party before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian's heart lifted once again.

Lin Empress Mu Xue asked with concern: "What's wrong, Qian Qian?"

Looking at Seeing Xiao Xue across from her, Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian thought for a moment, then said in a low voice: "Seeing Xiao Xue, have you ever considered that Brother Song might have an official girlfriend?"

Hearing this, Lin Empress Mu Xue's heart skipped a beat. "You... you know?"

Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian said blankly: "Eh... so you knew too?"

"Mm, I previously worked at Ju Qing Juqing Hui Jin, so I roughly knew such a person existed, but wasn't entirely sure." Lin Empress Mu Xue bit her lip, still not mentioning Su Yu's matter.

Although she loved her beautician friend very much, she loved Tang Song even more.

As his assistant, without Tang Song's permission, she would absolutely never reveal any secrets.

Even regarding Wen Wen Wen Ruan, Xu Qing, and others, she had never spoken of them to the beautician.

Let alone Su Yu.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian let out a long breath, her heart finally settling somewhat, and said: "Seeing Xiao Xue, that woman will come to Yancheng to find me before the Mid-Autumn Festival; shall we go meet her together then?"

"Ah! This..." Lin Empress Mu Xue gasped, hastily covering her mouth.

Oh my mother!

Emperor Su is coming to Yancheng?!

After a moment, looking at her pitifully charming beautician friend.

"What's there to fear!"

The glass bottle clinked clearly against the tabletop, bubbles surging wildly within the amber liquid.

Lin Empress Mu Xue gritted her teeth and stamped her foot, viciously raising the glass bottle: "No problem; I'll help you deal with her!"

Her Seeing Xiao Xue was already a veritable financial elite and Tang Song's personal assistant; what grand scenes had she not witnessed?

(End of Chapter)