Chapter 445: Sorry Xiao Jing-chan, Ganbatte!

September 12, 2023, Tuesday, overcast, 20~27°C.

6:00 AM.

The gloomy sky seeped into the room through the gap in the curtains, the light weak and soft.

Tang Song slowly opened his eyes, his consciousness gradually pulling away from the dream.

Last night, he had a particularly bizarre and interesting dream.

After getting home from work, Jin Mi Shu suddenly appeared in his bedroom, then without a word pushed him onto the bed and began to get intimate.

After a while, Jin Mi Shu suddenly proposed that he lie down, wanting to spank his butt, with a cold queen persona, and even holding a leather belt in her hand.

Then she told him in detail about his messy affairs with some women, and said she wanted to punish his philandering and promiscuity.

Just as he was sweating profusely, the mask on Jin Mi Shu's face suddenly fell off, revealing Xu Qing with "shifty eyes" inside.

Tang Song in the dream finally understood that it was Xu Qing cosplaying as Jin Mi Shu.

Tang Song, burning with shame and anger, pinned her directly beneath him and whipped her frantically with his belt.

Rubbing his forehead, Tang Song immediately realized that it was caused by staying up late last night reading "Wrong Room, Then Picked Up a Domineering President."

Recently, he had contacted an auto trade company, planning to give Zhao Yaqian and Xu Qing a car each.

To ensure enough surprise, he planned to follow the previous routine and look directly at the dream car of the heroine in Xu Qing's novel.

He didn't expect Xu Qing to be quite good at writing novels, and he really got hooked.

There happened to be a similar plot inside.

The female villain "Liu Ruyan" appeared, interacted with the male lead "Tang Song," and was caught by the heroine "Xu Yanqing" and punished wildly.

No way! He must go and spank Qingqing's butt a few times later, otherwise he couldn't swallow this anger!

"Hmm... brother..." A vague murmur came from his ear, the voice soft and waxy with a hint of coquetry.

Tang Song tilted his head slightly, his gaze falling on the beautician beside him.

Her eyelids lifted slightly, revealing a hint of a hazy look.

Her cheeks were flushed with a faint blush from sleep, her lips slightly pouted, carrying a hint of childish laziness.

Tang Song couldn't help but lean into her neck and take a deep breath.

The body fragrance hit his nose, like morning dew mixed with some kind of floral scent, clear and warm.

Very intoxicating.

System-produced, really awesome!

Now the prop was still in effect, which meant the beautician could continue to improve.

Tang Song gently stroked her back and said in a low voice: "It's still early, sleep a while longer."

Zhao Yaqian didn't answer, just gave a light "hmm," her breathing becoming long and even again.

Tang Song carefully got out of bed, changed into sportswear, and accompanied by the notification sound of bank card deposits, began his daily self-discipline.

He took the elevator downstairs.

Tang Song put on his Bluetooth headset and sent a voice invitation to Liu Qingning.

The voice call was connected. "Good morning, Qingning."

Soon, Liu Qingning's crisp and sweet voice came through the headset: "Good morning, Xiao Song, wait two minutes for me, I'm getting dressed. Worked overtime last night for an internal sharing session, woke up a bit late today."

Tang Song smiled lightly: "Should have sent a video invitation."

"In your dreams, I wouldn't turn on the camera."

"Hmph hmph, it's not like I haven't seen it, and I've even touched it."

"You jerk, not allowed to say that!"

The two bickered for a few sentences.

After Liu Qingning was ready, Tang Song began to jog around the residential complex.

From time to time, he chatted with her about each other's work and life.

Ever since the White Moonlight stabilized at Qingning Technology, her daily routine had also fully recovered.

The two had become like they were in the Imperial Capital, starting voice chats every morning when they woke up.

However, for better time management, Tang Song could only arrange this time during morning exercise; otherwise, in front of other wings, he really felt embarrassed to say many mushy words.

After an hour of fitness, Tang Song hung up the call and returned to the large open-plan apartment.

In the bedroom, the quilt was neatly folded, and the whole room had been carefully cleaned, but the beautician's figure was nowhere to be seen.

Walking into the walk-in closet, he could faintly hear the sound of "splashing" water in the bathroom.

Tang Song smiled, took off his wet sportswear, and pushed open the bathroom door.

Immediately after, he saw the beautician who was filling the bathtub with water.

Hearing the sound behind her, Zhao Yaqian turned around immediately, a bright smile appearing on her face. "Brother Song, you're back."

Wearing a camisole and shorts, she looked both domestic and sexy, a pair of wine-glass legs seemingly glowing.

Tang Song paced forward, gently wrapped his arms around the beautician's waist, and kissed her on the face.

Breathing in the refreshing fragrance, he said in a low voice: "Thank you for your hard work, Qian Qian."

"Not hard at all, I'm very happy." Zhao Yaqian shook her head vigorously, her tone coquettish. "Brother Song, the season is changing recently, your skin is a bit dry, you need to replenish water. Come in and soak in the bath, I'll do skincare for you."

Tang Song's mouth turned up. "Alright, then I'll trouble you, beautician friend."

Although his skin had received the blessing of the beautician buff and had become much more delicate and even, strictly speaking, it couldn't be considered very good yet.

Skincare really couldn't be left behind.

Soon, warm and comfortable hot water enveloped Tang Song, and the massage bathtub beneath him sprayed fine bubbles that patted against his body.

The bathroom was filled with a faint fragrance.

Zhao Yaqian sat beside him, wiped his face clean with a damp cotton cloth, squeezed out facial cleanser, and gently whipped up bubbles in her palm.

Her fingers were warm and soft, starting from the chin to rub, soothing the eye area, palms rubbing the forehead...

Zhao Yaqian, while doing skincare for him, talked about interesting things happening around her, and occasionally cared about his body and work.

Her breathing rhythmically brushed past his ear, allowing Tang Song, who had just finished exercising, to completely relax, silently enjoying the beautician's tenderness and care.

Don't know how much time had passed.

Tang Song suddenly said: "Qian Qian."

"What's wrong? Brother Song." Zhao Yaqian's massaging hands slowed down a bit, her body leaning forward slightly.

"Actually, you are a very excellent girl, the first time I saw you, I liked you very much, at that time..."

Then, Tang Song half-opened his eyes, looking at the beautician's beautiful face, and talked about his impression of her.

In 【Cultivation Plan Task 6】, it required Zhao Yaqian to strengthen her self-cognition and self-confidence, clarify her inner heart, and realize the sublimation of self-worth in love and career.

Tang Song had never found an opportunity to speak, nor did he know how to make her understand and persist in doing so.

And Zhao Yaqian's active skincare and massage just now made him think of the scene where he first had an intersection with her, and also thought of the method most suitable for her.

As a lover, encourage her, affirm her value, and express love and support for her.

Strictly speaking, Zhao Yaqian could indeed be considered "excellent," at least in terms of appearance talent, she had already surpassed the vast majority of people.

At least Tang Song, who encountered her by chance at that time, if he didn't have the system, would probably find it very difficult to chase a girl like her.

Tang Song gently kneaded her wine-glass legs, his voice soft: "Qian Qian, next, I hope you can be more confident, and see your own value and advantages more clearly. Whether in love or career, I will always be by your side, accompanying you to grow together, in short, I love you."

Zhao Yaqian listened to his words quietly, her eyes reddening unknowingly, and she lowered her head silently.

Yunxi Building 30th floor, Songmei Apparel.

"The brand strategy group will first do a good job in user positioning and competitive product penetration analysis, extending and refining based on existing fan portraits... plan to establish a stepped product matrix..."

"Wang Chuang, the 【Hook Material Library】 of your content center is done well, continue to enrich it..."

In the large conference room.

Tang Song stood in front of the projector, his face solemn as he arranged the work.

The brand department had been initially established, with him personally serving as the person in charge, and below were four working groups.

Now that the basic personnel were in place, the next step was the "Brand Strategy Foundation Period," which was also the most critical moment.

After the short morning meeting.

Employees left the conference room one after another, Tang Song closed his laptop, turned around, and his gaze happened to sweep over Cheng Qiuqiu who was standing there looking at him.

A look of doubt appeared on his face: "Do you have something to find me for?"

"Hmm." Cheng Qiuqiu held her hands tightly, a look of trepidation on her face. "Regarding the visual identity system for 【Heyistudio】, I have made some progress, and I want you to see if it works."

"Oh?" Tang Song raised his eyebrows. "So fast?"

Cheng Qiuqiu pursed her lips, not saying much, but there was more expectation in her gaze looking at him.

Tang Song put down the things in his hand. "Come on, show me."

This was actually a meme, but it was obvious that Cheng Qiuqiu didn't get it, just pointing to her laptop.

Tang Song paced to her side.

Cheng Qiuqiu immediately turned the laptop screen toward him and pressed the play button.

Immediately after, the animation on the screen began to play, and Tang Song's eyes lit up instantly.

This was an animation made with C4D, dynamically interpreting the design, adjustment, and evolution process of the logo.

At the beginning, it was a fluttering silk ribbon, slowly transforming into an abstract letter "H," which was the logo of 【Heyistudio】, beautiful, fashionable, high-end, and very atmospheric.

After the animation finished playing, Cheng Qiuqiu said in a low voice: "The main color scheme is Morandi pink + silver gray, I made fine adjustments, which can increase the high-end feel while retaining affinity..."

After she finished speaking, Tang Song clapped his hands gently, pleasantly surprised: "Too great, far exceeding my expectations!"

An excellent visual identity system could better shape the brand image, which was very important for branding.

To be safer, Tang Song specifically arranged for an art consultant from Nebula International to help Cheng Qiuqiu and the others build the visual identity system.

He didn't expect that before the art consultant was even on the job, and the brand department had just been established, Cheng Qiuqiu had silently completed the basic work, and it was so outstanding.

Looking at Tang Song's heartfelt joy, Cheng Qiuqiu instantly breathed a sigh of relief. "Then I will refine it a bit more on this basis, and make our design manual first, so that subsequent designs can be more standardized and faster."

Tang Song patted her shoulder with bright eyes. "Good, this matter is left to you, come on, Qiuqiu!"

Cheng Qiuqiu's body trembled, and she gave a "hmm."

The two chatted a few more words about the logo's detail adjustments, then stood up and walked out.

Looking at Tang Song in front of her, Cheng Qiuqiu's lips moved, seemingly wanting to say something, but in the end, she didn't say it.

Returning to her workstation, she put her things away.

Cheng Qiuqiu leaned on the office chair, gently rubbing her forehead.

Ever since she encountered Tang Song by chance on Huai'an Road that day, her heart had always been uneasy.

Nervous, trepidatious, afraid. She really wanted to explain her relationship with Gao Junfeng to him, but felt it wasn't appropriate to do so.

Carrying a complex mood, she had only slept 4 hours a day for the past two days, and spent the rest of the time catching up on progress.

It seemed that only by doing this could she soothe her emotions.

Now that she finally received his recognition and helped him do some insignificant things, her heart finally settled down.

At the same time, a deep sense of fatigue suddenly surged into her head.

Cheng Qiuqiu bit her lip, opened the digital screen, and continued to bury her head in work.

10:00 AM.

Imperial Capital, Smile Holdings headquarters.

Tian Jing stood in the elevator, tidying up the hem of her suit skirt in the mirror wall.

To cope with today's big scene, she specifically changed into professional attire, tied her hair behind her head, and put on a more mature makeup.

!

After all, the person she was about to meet was "Empress - Jin Dongshi."

"Ding—" The elevator door opened slowly.

The female assistant beside her smiled and reached out to signal: "Everyone, please this way."

5 excellent middle-level leaders from the holding company walked out of the elevator one after another, their footsteps light and slow, fearing to make a sound.

Walking into the soft and bright conference room.

Tian Jing sat down obediently in her seat, her hands on the dark brown solid wood table, her spine straight.

A pair of watery, big eyes couldn't help but look around everywhere.

This was the top floor of the Smile Holdings headquarters, and also the venue for Jin Dongshi's daily office work.

Just as everyone was waiting with trepidation, a sound of footsteps approached from far to near.

The conference room door was suddenly pushed open, and everyone's gaze focused instantly.

A female assistant wearing a black professional suit walked in, holding a stack of folders in her hand, her expression capable and calm.

She stood in place, turning slightly, her gaze looking behind her.

Immediately after, a graceful figure appeared before everyone.

White silk shirt, dark blue high-waisted hip-hugging skirt, nude pointed high heels.

Standard "Jin Dongshi outfit," outlining her nearly perfect figure to the fullest.

Her brown long hair was coiled up and tied behind her head, the roots standing tall and fluffy, the hair on both sides smooth and natural, revealing a beautiful and peerless face, exquisite and gorgeous.

Her gaze swept calmly over everyone in the conference room, her eyes having no sense of oppression, yet carrying a kind of invisible power, as if it could penetrate people's hearts.

"Teng teng teng—"

The five-person group stood up excitedly instantly, nervously saying in unison: "Jin Dongshi!"

Sorry Xiao Jing's eyes shone brightly, instantly becoming an otaku!

(▽)

【Jin Dongshi! A living Jin Dongshi! A hundred times more beautiful than in the photos! Isn't this the "cold empress" persona from anime? And it's even SSR level!】

And she noticed that this Jin Dongshi's hands were also very beautiful, absolutely worthy of being called "manga hands."

"Hmm." Jin Mi Shu nodded calmly, her eyes as clear and deep as autumn water, her clear and soft voice carrying unquestionable majesty. "Everyone, please sit."

Immediately, she walked to the main seat of the conference table and sat down, bending over.

Her movements were elegant and calm, as if every detail had been carefully designed.

The female assistant placed the folder in front of her, then retreated to the side, her voice clear: "Let's do a self-introduction first."

Immediately after, the 5 people stood up one after another, excitedly conducting a self-introduction they had prepared for a long time.

Jin Mi Shu sat there, occasionally flipping through the folder in her hand, her expression focused and indifferent.

It wasn't until Sorry Xiao Jing stood up that Jin Mi Shu stopped her movements and looked into her eyes.

"Jin Dongshi, colleagues, hello everyone. I am Tian Jing, from Jinxiu Trading, currently responsible for..."

Gazes met.

Sorry Xiao Jing maintained composure on the surface, but her heart began to scream wildly.

【Sugoi! Jin Dongshi-san, Kakkoii!】

This meeting only lasted for more than ten minutes.

After everyone finished introducing themselves, Jin Mi Shu just gave a brief encouragement, which counted as the end.

However, everyone didn't feel slighted at all; instead, they were boiling with enthusiasm and their hearts were surging.

With Jin Dongshi's status, being able to take time out of her busy schedule to see these middle-level small leaders of the holding company was absolutely an extremely rare thing.

Just at this moment, the clear and calm voice sounded again: "Tian Jing, come with me to the office."

Hearing this, everyone in the conference room was stunned for a moment.

Gazes looked at Tian Jing who was standing there.

Sorry Xiao Jing's body trembled, her face instantly turning red, bowing vigorously: "Received!"

That old sister Shangguan Qiuya was really capable! She actually managed to secure an opportunity for her to get special treatment!

Just didn't know if there was a chance to take a group photo!

High heels made a crisp sound on the floor, Sorry Xiao Jing followed Jin Mi Shu's footsteps quickly, her eyes secretly looking at the other party's back.

Her height was about the same as hers, but her aura was over two meters eight, invincible!

And this body proportion, simply like the "Empress Boa Hancock" in manga!

Oh my! Suddenly so looking forward to her cosplaying, that would absolutely shock the entire two-dimensional circle!

After all, this was Jin Meixiao! The founder of Smile Holdings, the "Empress" living in reality!

The door to the Executive Director's office was pushed open gently.

Sorry Xiao Jing's gaze lowered, with a smile on her face, following in obediently.

After sitting down on the sofa in the guest area.

The female assistant placed hot tea in front of her, Sorry Xiao Jing stroked it with both hands and thanked her politely.

Although her heart was surging, on the surface, she had always performed very quietly and generously.

No matter what, she was a rich girl who had received elite education since childhood, and her cultivation was still very good.

Immediately after, her body stiffened instantly, and her eyes widened a circle.

(w)!

Jin Dongshi actually sat down beside her, only a short distance of ten centimeters away from her!

Really want to rua her head, pinch her cheeks!

"Sorry Xiao Jing, your performance in the training was very outstanding, especially your creative proposal, which left a deep impression on me." Jin Mi Shu's voice was like a clear spring, extremely pleasant to hear.

"Thank you for the praise, Jin Dongshi! I will continue to work hard!"

Sorry Xiao Jing looked at the noble and beautiful "Empress" beside her with her peripheral vision, her heart full of joy.

She just wrote a creative proposal casually, and it was actually praised by Jin Dongshi!

Isn't this the "protagonist halo" from anime?

Arigato, Jin Meixiao-san!

Jin Mi Shu obviously didn't know Sorry Xiao Jing's rich inner drama, looking straight at her: "Tell me in detail about the ideas in your proposal, I am very interested."

"Hmm hmm." Sorry Xiao Jing quickly said seriously: "The group is pushing for digital transformation, and employees' innovation ability and team collaboration are crucial. And compensation is not just a number..."

As the company's compensation supervisor, she actually had real materials, and she had also learned a lot of knowledge during college.

Coupled with outstanding personal cultivation, she introduced it in a logical way.

A flash of approval flashed in Jin Mi Shu's eyes: "Very good, the group needs employees like you who have ideas and execution."

"Thank you for the recognition, Jin Dongshi!"

"Sorry Xiao Jing, what is your impression of Tang Yi Precision."

Sorry Xiao Jing was stunned, her tone sincere: "This is a very amazing enterprise. As a global top-tier technology manufacturing group, its success not only promoted the development of the high-end manufacturing industry but also set a benchmark for Chinese enterprises on the international stage..."

What a clever person she was.

Smile Holdings was a shareholder of Tang Yi Precision, and Jin Dongshi participated in the rise of Tang Yi Precision with one hand.

At this time, of course, she had to say nice things.

Of course, the reason she knew so much was also because of her father, Tian Chengye.

Although old Tian was someone who started with real estate investment, he also had a heart for high-tech, often nagging her about domestic technology enterprises.

Before, old Tian also mortgaged his equity to the bank and invested in a new energy technology company.

However, hearing from her mother a few days ago, it seemed that because the technical route failed, the company had big problems, which worried old Tian so much that he didn't have time to manage her.

After Sorry Xiao Jing finished speaking.

Jin Mi Shu turned sideways to look into her eyes. "Very good, after you return to Yancheng, prepare to resign from Jinxiu Trading, officially become an employee of Smile Holdings, and later I will arrange for you to enter Tang Yi Precision."

Sorry Xiao Jing: (⊙o⊙)

No... is it that sloppy?

The key is I don't want to involution either!

Empress! I just want to quietly be a salted fish rich girl!

Seeming to see through her thoughts, Jin Mi Shu's mouth turned up slightly, her gaze becoming deep: "What? Do you have other ideas?"

Sorry Xiao Jing bit her lip and whispered: "Jin Dongshi, I am a bit homesick, I don't really want to run to Shenzhen to live."

"No problem, then go to the Tang Yi Precision Yancheng branch."

Tian Jing's heart tightened, her brain turned quickly, and she found another excuse: "That... my father hopes I can integrate into the system of Jinxiu Trading."

The reason she ran to Jinxiu Trading to work as a compensation supervisor was to better inherit her old dad's shares in the future.

After all, with the addition of Smile Holdings, Jinxiu Trading was destined to take off.

This was the biggest expectation her parents had for her future.

Sorry Xiao Jing also knew that she would walk this path sooner or later, so she didn't have much resistance.

"It doesn't matter, if you want to return to Jinxiu Trading in the future, you can, and I will help you." Jin Mi Shu's voice was gentle but carried a power that could not be refused, reaching out to gently pat Tian Jing's head. "Sorry Xiao Jing, I am very optimistic about you, and I also appreciate you, don't let me down."

"Hiss—" Feeling the patting of the manga hands, Sorry Xiao Jing took a deep breath.

Seemed to hear Jin Dongshi saying: "Sorry Xiao Jing-chan, Ganbatte!"

Her face instantly turned red, she lowered her head, her voice trembling: "Alright Jin Dongshi, I understand, thank you for your recognition."

Watching Sorry Xiao Jing's figure disappear at the door.

Jin Mi Shu revealed a faint smile.

Arranging Tian Jing to Tang Yi Precision was a plan she had made from the beginning.

Ouyang Xianyue's status was getting higher and higher, and her influence on Tang Yi Precision was getting bigger and bigger; she needed a chess piece to balance it.

Of course, there was also a part of the reason that Ouyang Xianyue was a fan of Su Yu, and the relationship between the two was very good.

Although Tian Jing was not worth mentioning now, just like Wen Ruan and Zhao Yaqian, she would likely step onto the stage in the future.

"Knock, knock, knock—" A knock on the door sounded.

Assistant Lin Tiantian walked in quickly, her voice clear: "Jin Dongshi, Assistant Shangguan has arrived in Yancheng. She will contact Wen Ruan and Lin Mu Xue at the Yancheng International Fashion Exhibition tomorrow."

"Hmm." Jin Mi Shu nodded calmly, her gaze looking toward the south through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 446 =====