Chapter 441

"Cheng Qiuqiu! Cheng Qiuqiu!" Yao Yao Lingling on the small scooter pulled up her helmet visor and waved her hand vigorously at her.

Cheng Cheng Qiuqiu's lips moved; for a moment, she didn't know what to say, just nodded silently.

"We saw you on the road just now and followed you on purpose."

Gao Gao Junfeng looked at the two riding motorcycles and asked with a light smile: "Cheng Qiuqiu, are these your friends?"

"Yes." Cheng Cheng Qiuqiu nodded, her lips pressed tightly together.

Yao Yao Lingling looked at the boy sitting in the driver's seat and laughed openly: "Hello handsome, your car is so cool! Continental GT, my dream car."

"Haha, hello you two, I'm Cheng Qiuqiu's friend, Gao Gao Junfeng." Gao Gao Junfeng raised his eyebrows, leaned his body slightly, and waved at the two in a very pretentious way, looking full of airs.

"I'm Yao Yao Lingling." Yao Yao Lingling looked up at the traffic light and laughed: "The green light is coming soon, why don't you pull over on the side road? We brought a gift for Cheng Qiuqiu, it's in the backpack."

"OK, no problem, I'll pull over after the intersection."

Cheng Cheng Qiuqiu's hand clenched suddenly, and she bit her lip hard.

In the morning, she had personally said in the group that she was not feeling well and had to stay at home to rest, so she couldn't go riding with them.

As a result, she was bumped into at noon, and the lie was broken without attack.

Not good with words, her mind was filled more with panic and shame.

She didn't know how to face the two of them.

The red light turned green, the Bentley Continental accelerated and started, and pulled over on the auxiliary road with its hazard lights on.

Soon, the two motorcycles arrived.

Yao Yao Lingling jumped off the bike, unzipped her backpack, took out a small box, and handed it over, "This is a bookmark made of ginkgo leaves from the West Hills, it's especially beautiful. Tang Song said your name matches the autumn ginkgo leaves perfectly, so we chose this gift."

"Thank you." Cheng Cheng Qiuqiu took the gift, her throat moved, but she still didn't say much.

Hearing the name "Tang Song," Gao Gao Junfeng was stunned and looked in astonishment at the boy standing there.

Immediately after, the black helmet visor was pulled up, and a handsome face appeared before him.

Not-so-pleasant memories gradually surfaced, making Gao Gao Junfeng's eye corner twitch.

Before at the bank's private party, this Tang Song really didn't show off less.

The most critical thing was that he actually hooked up with the only daughter of the company's executive director, Tian Tian Chengye, which was simply maddeningly jealous.

Didn't expect to run into him here, and he was Cheng Qiuqiu's friend.

"Assistant Gao, long time no see." Tang Song looked at him calmly.

Gao Gao Junfeng took a deep breath, leaned his body against the Bentley, raised his head slightly, and said spiritedly: "Indeed, long time no see."

Yao Yao Lingling blinked in surprise, "Ah! You two know each other?"

Gao Gao Junfeng nodded lightly, "Haha, we met at a bank's private party before."

Meeting again today, he was driving a Bentley, while Tang Song was riding a small motorcycle, and he finally felt a bit of triumph.

Cheng Cheng Qiuqiu was stunned, looked up in surprise, and looked at Tang Song.

Their eyes met, and Tang Song said naturally: "Cheng Qiuqiu, how is your health? Are you feeling better?"

"Yes, I'm fine now." Cheng Cheng Qiuqiu said in a low voice, but immediately shifted her gaze.

"It's good that you're fine. We saw that you hadn't replied to messages in the group, so we were quite worried about you." Yao Yao Lingling looked at Gao Gao Junfeng and said teasingly: "So it turns out you had an appointment with someone else, you should have said so earlier, we wouldn't blame you."

Cheng Cheng Qiuqiu shook her head quickly: "No, Brother Gao Junfeng had something to deal with temporarily, that's why I came out."

"Alright, I was just joking." Yao Yao Lingling blinked and smiled, "It's okay."

Cheng Cheng Qiuqiu took a deep breath, looked at Tang Song again, her lips moved, wanting to say something, but didn't know what to say.

She just squeezed her fingers hard.

Noticing this scene, Gao Gao Junfeng frowned and said: "Cheng Qiuqiu and I have things to deal with, otherwise we could have had a meal together. We'll say goodbye for today, and we'll make an appointment when we have a chance."

"Mm-hmm, okay." Yao Yao Lingling nodded, made an OK gesture with a smile, "Bye-bye~, pay attention to safety on the road."

"Bye-bye."

Cheng Cheng Qiuqiu took a deep breath, "Bye-bye Yao Lingling, bye-bye Tang Song."

"Bye-bye."

Accompanied by the roar of the engine, the Bentley Continental slowly started and merged into the main road of Huai'an Road.

Looking at Yao Yao Lingling's gaze that was still looking over.

Tang Song patted her butt with a smile, "Why? Can't take your eyes off the handsome guy?"

"Ah! Why are you hitting me again!" Yao Yao Lingling stepped back half a step, pinched Tang Song's arm not too lightly or heavily, and then explained: "I was looking at the car, not at any handsome guy, and... he's not as handsome as you, Senior, if I'm going to look, I'll look at you!"

As she spoke, Yao Yao Lingling stared at Tang Song's face under the helmet, even showing a lecherous expression.

Tang Song laughed "haha" a few times, gently put his arm around her shoulder and said: "Yao Lingling, our relationship is so close, if you really have any ideas, we can find a quiet place for you to enjoy yourself."

Yao Yao Lingling's face turned red immediately, pretending to joke: "Nah nah nah! You said it yourself, don't go back on your word!"

"Don't worry, I always keep my word." Tang Song said with a smile: "I'm not like some people, just saying they are generous with their mouths."

"How can that be the same, Senior is so bad!"

The two of them laughed and joked for a long while.

Yao Yao Lingling leaned next to him and said in a charming tone: "However, if Senior could also drive a Bentley Continental to take me for a ride, then I'll find a quiet place and let Senior feel the texture of fake breasts, hehe."

Having played with Tang Song all afternoon, she was especially open, and spoke with fewer scruples.

She made this request without thinking Tang Song would agree, purely for fun and joking.

Hearing her words, Tang Song coughed lightly and said seriously: "How did you know I have a Bentley Continental?"

"Pfft—hahahaha—" Yao Yao Lingling bent over laughing.

After a long while, she calmed down, raised her eyebrows and smiled: "Senior, you are so funny!"

Tang Song knocked on her helmet, "I say, you aren't playing me again, are you?"

"How could that be!" Yao Yao Lingling shook her head quickly, blinked playfully, and said with a grin: "I still have to go to the company this afternoon, and I won't be done until around 8 pm. How about Senior drives the Bentley Continental to pick me up then? To be honest, if Senior drives a Bentley, you'll definitely be many times more handsome than Gao Gao Junfeng!"

"Good taste!" Tang Song nodded approvingly, "Alright then, I'll pick you up when you're done tonight."

For this open and generous cyber-girlfriend and little junior sister, he had a good impression and liked the relaxed and happy atmosphere of getting along with her.

Of course, he also wanted to see what expression the little junior sister would have when she saw that he really drove a Continental.

Just thinking about it felt very interesting.

For the current Tang Song, apart from improving his charm score, he was more in pursuit of meaningful and interesting things.

Yao Yao Lingling said with a grin: "You said you'd come to pick me up, Senior, I'm taking it seriously."

Tang Song nodded: "Mm, I'm taking it seriously too."

Yao Yao Lingling's face turned red, "Then... then I'll send you a message when the time comes, mainly because I'm not sure when I'll be done."

The Yan Province International Clothing Exhibition opens in 3 days, and the company is actually especially busy.

She stayed up late to finish all the design work on hand, so she had half a day to go riding with Tang Song.

However, she had to rush back before 2 pm, meet with the team, prepare the exhibition stands, models, and check the exhibition samples.

Actually, the Bentley didn't matter, and she also thought Tang Song was joking with her.

What she really cared about was Tang Song coming to pick her up from work.

This kind of romantic plot only occasionally appeared in dreams.

Just thinking about it made her heart surge, so naturally, she couldn't miss it.

At noon, the two found a small restaurant that Yao Yao Lingling often visited.

They ordered a few spicy and delicious stir-fried dishes, chatted happily, and ate big mouthfuls of rice.

Yao Yao Lingling, who had a natural fitness physique, had a great appetite and finished two bowls of rice by herself.

Before parting.

Yao Yao Lingling said with longing: "This Yan Province International Clothing Exhibition is very important for our local companies. If my work can win an award at this exhibition, maybe one day I can really become a well-known designer."

She looked at Tang Song, wanting to say in her heart: Maybe by then, I can openly say I like you.

But in the end, she said in a joking tone: "Then I'll get myself a Bentley Continental and take you for a ride!"

Tang Song smiled, reached out and pinched Yao Yao Lingling's cheek, and affirmed: "I think you will definitely achieve this goal, well-known designer Yao Lingling."

Currently, Rongliu Capital and Juqing Juqing Hui Jin are already in contact with the major shareholders of Huashang Clothing.

Once he gains control of the company, Songmei Clothing will form its own clothing design team.

He was very optimistic about this little junior sister.

Yao Yao Lingling cupped her hands, "I accept your praise, Senior, I will work hard."

"Alright, then bye-bye."

"Bye-bye Senior." Yao Yao Lingling waved her hand reluctantly, rode her small scooter, and left slowly.

Watching her back disappear.

Tang Song put on his gloves, helmet, got on his motorcycle, and drove toward Yan Jing Tian Cheng.

Back home, he took a simple hot shower and changed into a comfortable casual outfit.

Tang Song went straight to the study, put on 【Tang Song's Glasses】, and turned on the computer.

In the morning, Jiang Yourong sent the information about the company she mentioned.

After all, it was related to the main mission, and it could complement Songmei Clothing, so he attached great importance to this enterprise.

Clicked on the attachment information.

The company details were presented before his eyes one by one.

Hangzhou Yimai Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2021, is a technology company with AI as its core, focusing on the intelligent upgrade of the clothing industry.

The CEO is a former senior technical expert from Alibaba.

Most of the founding team are PhDs or Masters in Computer Science, and architects from big factories.

Besides that, there are also supply chain directors from well-known clothing companies.

Relying on a luxurious founding team, their achievements are very eye-catching.

Revenue in 2022 was 110 million, a year-on-year increase of 150%.

Among the investors, there is no lack of well-known investment institutions such as Tencent Investment and Jingwei China.

The technical breakthrough Jiang Yourong mentioned is that Yimai Technology has trained a large model for the clothing industry.

It can not only help designers quickly generate clothing design drafts, providing intelligent recommendations for fabrics, colors, patterns, etc.

It can also provide real-time inventory management, supplier matching, and logistics optimization services, reducing supply chain costs.

Although it hasn't been launched yet, the effect is very good.

Because of this, just 3 months after the B-round, they are already planning B+ round financing.

Jiang Yourong couldn't get the specific financing information.

However, conservatively estimated, it will not be lower than 500 million USD.

It is worth mentioning that Yimai Technology will participate in the event "Investors' Night, Leading the Future with Intelligence" held in Modu later.

Showcasing the company's strength and vision, attracting potential investors, and promoting international layout. As a high-tech enterprise, and in the booming AI field, Yimai Technology is not short of investors; they hope to obtain more strategic resources and industry networks through investors.

Tang Song looked at the lines of information, feeling eager to try.

Just like described in the growth plan mission, having had multiple complete venture capital experiences, after becoming the controller of "Confluent Capital Limited," he was eager to try his hand in the primary investment market.

Participating in investing in such technology companies and having in-depth contact with top investment institutions indeed made him feel excited.

6:30 pm.

Yuhua Business Building, Shangya Clothing Design.

Xiao Mingxuan clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention, and said loudly: "Everyone worked hard today, I ordered dinner for everyone, it's already placed in the activity area, there are also milk tea, cakes, fruits, everyone help yourselves!"

"Clap clap clap—" enthusiastic applause sounded.

"Long live Xiao Zong!" "Xiao Zong is generous!"

!

Li Li Shumin shouted excitedly, muttering excitedly: "Great, milk tea, cakes... I'm coming!"

Yao Yao Lingling laughed: "You are the greediest, you were shouting about losing weight yesterday."

"Hehe, you have to learn to be flexible when losing weight, this is free, absolutely can't miss it!"

The two chatted and laughed, following their colleagues out of the office area.

Arriving at the activity area, they received exquisite set meals and took a cup of milk tea.

Yao Yao Lingling sat at the dining table, "click click" took many photos, and shared them with Tang Song.

Left a message: "Already eating, the leader is treating, there are fruits and snacks, so delicious!"

【Tang Song: "It makes me hungry just looking at it, I'm going downstairs to eat now."】

Yao Yao Lingling took a sip of milk tea and replied with a smile: "Senior, you are coming to pick me up tonight, I'm taking it seriously!"

【Tang Song: "Of course, I keep my word."】

【Tang Song: Petting. gif】

Seeing the emoji he sent, Yao Yao Lingling's face turned red instantly.

Biting the straw, she hesitated for a long while, and replied with a "hee hee" emoji.

"Who are you chatting with? So happy." A voice came, Xiao Mingxuan finished his meal and sat opposite her.

Yao Yao Lingling put her phone away and laughed: "Sharing the company's good benefits with friends, and also praised Xiao Zong."

"Not bad, not bad, a good employee who knows how to be grateful."

"That's for sure, don't forget this sycophant when it comes to promotions and raises later."

The two joked for a few sentences.

Xiao Mingxuan said casually: "You don't seem to be riding your motorcycle today, it'll be past 8 pm when you get off work later, do you want to take my free express car?"

Li Li Shumin, who was eating braised pork, immediately raised her head, just about to speak, but was kicked in the foot.

Yao Yao Lingling shook her head and laughed: "Thank you for your kindness, Xiao Zong! But I've already made an appointment with a friend today, he's coming to pick me up later, so I won't trouble you. I'll take a ride with you next time!"

Xiao Mingxuan raised his eyebrows, "Oh? Which friend?"

Yao Yao Lingling ate a piece of meat and said in a relaxed tone: "Haha, don't worry Xiao Zong, it's a reliable friend, he won't kidnap me!"

Hearing Yao Yao Lingling's reply, Xiao Mingxuan's eyes flickered, and he didn't continue to ask.

But in his heart, there was always a somewhat bad premonition.

Yao Yao Lingling did occasionally refuse his invitations, but this was the first time she used this excuse.

Picking someone up from work at night, if it was a male, then the meaning was different.

A sumptuous dinner ended.

Yao Yao Lingling and Li Li Shumin returned to the warehouse, started checking samples, and prepared sewing threads, safety pins, hangers, and other spare items.

Li Li Shumin patted Yao Yao Lingling on the back and asked in a low voice: "Was the excuse you just made random, or is someone really coming to pick you up?"

"Of course there is someone!"

"Oh? Who is it? Could it be..." Li Li Shumin's eyes sparkled: "Senior Tang Song?"

Yao Yao Lingling smiled without saying a word, twisted her body playfully, looking proud.

"Wow, you fake Ling, you actually scammed Senior Tang Song? He's even coming to pick you up from work!"

Yao Yao Lingling said fiercely: "Hey hey hey! I'm warning you, don't call me that nickname!"

Li Li Shumin said excitedly: "How far have you progressed? Have you kissed?"

Yao Yao Lingling patted her head with a red face, "Oh, what are you thinking, nothing! We are good friends! Hurry up and work hard, be careful I'll deduct your performance!"

Looking at her good sister who was embarrassed and angry, Li Li Shumin made a face at her and didn't say anything more.

Standing from her perspective, she actually liked Xiao Mingxuan very much, a standard tall, rich, and handsome man, also an only child in the family, and his personality was not bad.

He belonged to the high-quality male they found it hard to come into contact with.

However, ever since the Happy Qixi gift incident last time, she felt.

Actually, Senior Tang Song was also very good.

And his personality was gentler, he was more handsome, and he was very generous.

He was also the "male god" they watched grow up.

At the very beginning, on Opening Xiaohongshu, she was the hair consultant who helped Tang Song transform online.

Although she treated the other party as an electronic pet at the time, the subsequent offline encounters and contact time after time had already made them friends with a good relationship.

If Yao Lingling could successfully walk together with Senior, it was also a good choice.

The sky gradually darkened.

"Bye-bye, Yao Lingling, Damn Minmin, I'm pulling out first."

"Sister Liu Xuan, bye-bye."

"Leaving Yao Lingling, bye-bye."

…

The time was past 8 pm, and it was Sunday, so there were few people in the office building.

There were fewer and fewer people in the office area.

The entire Qimeng Business Department actually only had 1 design director and 4 core designers.

The others were assistant designers, pattern makers, sales, marketing planning, etc.

According to reason, as one of the 4 core designers, Yao Yao Lingling didn't need to work overtime until the end.

However, she had too little seniority, having joined Shangya Clothing Design for only a year and a half.

Because of Xiao Mingxuan's help, she became a core designer of the high-end brand "Qimeng" in a short time.

Being in such a team, it was inevitable that many people would gossip, and the pressure was especially great.

Yao Yao Lingling didn't want others to look down on her, nor did she want to let down Xiao Mingxuan's trust, so every time she worked overtime, she was the last one to leave, and she tried her best to arrive early every day, working especially seriously and responsibly.

And this Yan Province International Clothing Exhibition was the opportunity for her to prove herself.

Yuhua Business Building, Room 1404, Xuetang Culture.

In the office of more than 100 square meters, computers, printers, water dispensers, and other equipment were all available, and various documents and materials were neatly placed on the desktop.

Xu Ning turned off the last light, locked the glass door, walked into the elevator, and let out a long sigh of relief.

According to Seeing Xiao Xue, the Yannan short drama base would be put into use next week, and the artist brokerage company they had been preparing for a long time would finally officially operate.

Today, she gathered the best batch of artists to the company and completed the initial registration and audit.

Although lacking experience and efficiency was not high, the task was finally completed.

And Seeing Xiao Xue had promised that she would soon recruit two clerks for her to help the company get on the right track.

Thinking of the company's flourishing prospects, a warm current surged in Xu Ning's heart.

Perhaps, Xuetang Culture could really develop and grow, not only helping her pay off debts but also allowing her to live a better life.

"Ding—" The elevator door opened slowly.

Xu Ning took out her work badge, swiped the door access, and walked quickly toward the office building entrance.

Suddenly, her footsteps paused, and her gaze looked in astonishment at the corner of the lobby.

On the sofa of the open-style drink shop sat a familiar figure.

Orange-yellow wavy curly hair hung down naturally, a white silk shirt matched with suit pants, and she stepped on high heels.

On that beautiful face, the bright red lips were slightly raised, and her eyes were cold and arrogant, staring tightly at the direction of the elevator.

Wen Wen Qiuyue!

Xu Ning took a deep breath, took out her phone from her bag, and walked quickly out of the office building.

Yan Province Financial Center.

The matte gray Porsche 911 drove slowly out of the basement and merged into the main road.

Lin Empress Mu Xue held the steering wheel, her slender fingers tapping lightly with the music.

Regarding the acquisition case of Huashang Clothing proposed by Tang Song, she cared more than anyone else.

Throughout the weekend, she worked overtime at the company, and together with the employees of the investment department and risk department, conducted a detailed analysis and research on Huashang Clothing.

It wasn't until past 7 pm that she sent the organized report to Tang Song and went off work with peace of mind.

"Ding-a-ling—" The phone rang suddenly.

Lin Empress Mu Xue glanced at the caller ID, answered the phone, and said in a light tone: "Hello? Xu Ning, what's wrong?"

Soon, Xu Ning's somewhat nervous voice came from the receiver: "Seeing Xiao Xue, I ran into Wen Wen Qiuyue at Yuhua Business Building!"

Lin Empress Mu Xue was startled, her eyes instantly became sharp: "Is she still there?"

"Yes, she's sitting in the coffee shop on the first floor, she should be waiting for her fiancé. But her expression is very wrong, just like the way she used to be when she was about to lose her temper, it scared me into coming out quickly."

Lin Empress Mu Xue gripped the steering wheel, the restlessness in her heart could no longer be suppressed: "Wait for me at the coffee shop, I'll come pick you up now."

"Ah! Seeing Xiao Xue, don't be impulsive!"

Lin Empress Mu Xue raised the corner of her mouth, her voice low: "Hehe, don't worry, I'm not a fool."

After speaking, she hung up the phone directly, turned the steering wheel, and drove toward Yuhua Business Building.

Wen Wen Qiuyue, for her, was a psychological shadow that couldn't be shaken off.

For a very long time, she would even wake up from nightmares.

If there was anyone she most wanted to see after she became rich and famous, it must be Wen Wen Qiuyue.

Although she had already planned her itinerary for next Wednesday, she really couldn't wait.

She couldn't wait to appear in front of Wen Wen Qiuyue immediately, looking down at her from a high position, letting this woman who had once trampled on her self-esteem take a good look at who she was now.

(End of chapter)