Chapter 457

Thursday, September 14, 2023, sunny, 17~29°C.

The morning sun shone through the gauze-like curtains onto the floor of the room, forming a soft halo.

The air was filled with a faint fragrance, mixed with the scent of red wine, appearing exceptionally quiet.

Lin Empress Mu Xue hummed softly, her eyelashes trembling slightly, and she slowly woke up from her sleep.

Her body felt as if it had been crushed, with soreness and fatigue everywhere.

After lying there for a while, her mind gradually cleared.

Looking at the time, it was almost 8 o'clock; Tang Song had probably gotten up and gone to work.

Immediately after, scenes from last night flashed through her mind like a movie.

Lin Empress Mu Xue couldn't help but bury her face in the pillow and mutter: "It's over, it's over, I've lost all face this time."

Because she was too excited, she couldn't help but use some "naughty tricks" she learned from the "socialite group" on Tang Song last night, and even said a lot of "trash talk."

As a result, she was directly defeated, and by the end, her consciousness was a bit blurred, so she could only let him do whatever he wanted, performing many new positions she had never done before, and the scene was extremely spectacular.

Thinking of this, a trace of fear flashed in Lin Empress Mu Xue's eyes.

Just this once, she felt she was full for the whole week.

Rubbing her sore and painful body, Lin Empress Mu Xue hissed and slowly sat up.

She struggled to the bathroom and washed up simply.

Since her clothes were still in the living room, she could only take one of Tang Song's T-shirts from the walk-in closet.

Due to her body proportions, her upper body wasn't long.

The loose T-shirt covered her down to her thighs, looking uniquely sexy.

Lin Empress Mu Xue tidied her messy hair and walked barefoot toward the living room.

Just as she approached the study door, a relaxed and warm voice came from inside: "Mm, I wish your press conference a complete success. I look forward to Qingmi blooming with brilliance in the future."

"Come on, little baby Liu Qingning! I love you, mua~"

"Come, kiss me."

"Hey, hey, hey, don't be so cold, it's not like we haven't kissed before."

"You're being boring like this! Believe it or not, I'll kill my way to Shencheng today and kiss you in person!"

"I miss you."

Lin Empress Mu Xue stood quietly outside the door, listening to the voice from inside, her eyes flickering slightly.

Liu Qingning?

This was a name she had never heard of.

And it was also the first time she knew that Tang Song actually had such a "lively" side.

Just like an ordinary big boy in love.

Due to the stimulation of the family trust in the past, in her mind, Tang Song had always been the image of a cold, handsome CEO.

Even in front of Zhao Zhao Yaqian, he had never been this relaxed; he was more like a gentle, warm man, just like last night.

Envious? Definitely.

Wen Zhenhua turned to the side and glared at her fiercely. "How do I usually teach you? Now you are also a person in charge of the company, how can you still be so frivolous!"

"Then let's leave it at that, you should go to work too, bye-bye."

"By the way, I forgot to say, you look really beautiful today, haha."

Hearing the voice inside, Lin Empress Mu Xue quickly walked away from the study door.

Arriving in the living room, her expression changed slightly.

The dress, underwear, and panties scattered last night were all gone, leaving only a pair of slippers.

? co

The map drawn on the floor earlier had also been cleaned up.

After searching around and finding nothing, Lin Empress Mu Xue was just about to return to the bedroom.

A burst of footsteps suddenly came from behind.

Immediately after, Tang Song's voice came: "Up?"

"Mm." Lin Empress Mu Xue turned around quickly, a faint blush appearing on her face, "I came to get my clothes."

Tang Song stepped forward and gently wrapped his arms around her waist, looking down and smiling: "I asked the property management to wash that Chanel dress; it should be delivered before 9 o'clock. Your underwear is all in the laundry room, already washed and dried."

Hearing this, Lin Empress Mu Xue's throat bobbed, her eyes widened, and she was instantly moved to tears.

This treatment... oh my god!

If she weren't in the "absolute sage time" now, and hurting down there, she would have definitely had to have a friendly match.

Licking her lips, Lin Empress Mu Xue stood on tiptoe, leaned forward, and kissed his lips, "Thank you."

Tang Song patted her butt and said: "There's breakfast in the dining room, go eat."

"Mm." Lin Empress Mu Xue nodded and followed him to the dining room.

On the solid wood long table were milk, fresh fruit salad, and golden croissants.

Lin Empress Mu Xue secretly sized up Tang Song while eating.

He was wearing a simple white shirt, with his sleeves rolled up casually to his elbows, revealing strong forearms.

The morning sun shone on his side profile, outlining his three-dimensional contours, looking exceptionally charming.

For her now, Tang Song was the most charming man in the world, with almost no flaws.

Tang Song replied to a few messages on his phone and suddenly asked: "By the way, Xiao Xue, what is your educational background now?"

"Cough, cough, cough—" Lin Empress Mu Xue, who was drinking milk, choked directly.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Lin Empress Mu Xue quickly wiped it with a napkin, her eyes dodging, not daring to look into his eyes.

Facing this most shameful topic, she subconsciously wanted to lie, but this thought only flashed by.

After all, Tang Song already knew everything about her, and he even said last night that he would help her strive for a master's degree admission qualification from a top university.

Biting her lip, Lin Empress Mu Xue whispered: "I... I studied 【Flight Attendant】 at Yanjing Vocational and Technical College for my junior college degree, and later enrolled in a self-study class for Business Administration at Yanjing University of Economics and Business, and received my graduation certificate this July. It can be checked on the CHSI website."

After speaking, she looked at Tang Song cautiously, fearing that the other party would say something bad.

"Mm." Tang Song nodded as usual, "Then your first task is here."

"Ah, please tell me!" Lin Empress Mu Xue sat up straight.

Hearing the word "task," she subconsciously put herself into the identity of an assistant.

Tang Song smiled and said in a relaxed tone: "You pick a school and master's major you want to study, and I'll help you arrange admission. You can get your graduation certificate within a year. It's also online teaching, maybe you'll need to go to the school occasionally."

Lin Empress Mu Xue's eyes instantly sparkled, "Which schools can I choose from?"

In the past, when she went to banquets and socialized, she would directly say she graduated from the University of Economics and Business, and sometimes she almost believed it herself.

But this was only to fool ordinary friends; many things couldn't be scrutinized.

"Any of the global TOP 100, such as G5, Ivy League."

"This—" Lin Empress Mu Xue's breathing instantly became rapid, her voice somewhat dry: "Okay, I will consider it carefully and reply to you as soon as possible."

After finishing the matter, Tang Song stood up and said: "Okay, you eat first, I'll go tidy up my things and go to work."

"Mm-hmm."

Watching Tang Song's figure disappear.

Lin Empress Mu Xue kicked her feet lightly and shouted in a low voice, unable to hide her excitement anymore.

Many colleagues at Juqing Juqing Hui Jin/Rongliu Capital were from these top universities.

Every time they talked about schools and alumni in the past, she would feel incredibly awkward and deliberately keep silent.

She didn't expect that one day, she would also be able to get involved.

Since Tang Song said he could arrange it, it must be an educational background recognized by society.

For her, this was an extremely precious opportunity.

She would have more confidence when she went out to show off in the future!

She must discuss it with Zhang Zhang Lili later and choose the one that suits her best!

Yuhua Business Building, Shangya Clothing Design.

"Good morning, Yao Lingling, Damn Minmin."

"Brother Zhao, morning." "Morning."

"Hey, by the way, aren't you guys at the venue these few days? Why are you back at the company?"

"Sigh, there are things to handle back at the company."

During the clothing exhibition, the office area seemed a bit deserted.

After sitting down at her own workstation, Yao Yao Lingling looked around, and finally landed her gaze on her desk.

Stacks of neatly bound fabric samples, digital drawing tablets, walls covered with sticky notes, photos, cups, pillows, green plants, chargers...

Looking at these familiar items, a trace of sadness and loneliness appeared in her eyes.

There weren't many people at the conference center yesterday, and most of them were company executives and core designers, so the news about her and Li Li Shumin hadn't spread.

Most colleagues knew nothing about it.

Yao Yao Lingling was a very sentimental person.

Shangya was the first company she joined after entering society.

From her senior internship, probation period, and becoming a regular employee to being promoted to a designer, every bit of the journey was vivid in her mind.

Although Shangya had some problems, in her heart, it was still full of a sense of belonging.

She had always looked forward to the company getting better and better, worked seriously and actively, and tried hard to build deep friendships with her colleagues.

However, things eventually headed in an unpredictable direction.

"Sigh—" Yao Yao Lingling sighed, feeling empty inside.

Her arm was patted lightly.

Li Li Shumin patted her arm lightly and asked in a low voice: "Yao Lingling, what are you sighing about? Could it be that there's a change on President Lin's side? Don't scare me."

"No, no!" Yao Yao Lingling quickly cheered up and showed a bright smile, "You know Sister Empress Mu Xue's situation; she is a high-level executive at Huashang Clothing, so arranging a job is no problem."

When she saw Li Li Shumin yesterday, the child was stunned, like a Xianglin wife, talking to herself there.

If Yao Yao Lingling hadn't brought up Lin Empress Mu Xue's promise, Li Li Shumin probably wouldn't have been able to sleep all night.

"Mm-hmm." Li Li Shumin nodded vigorously, her eyes full of expectation, "Do you think we'll be able to get a raise like Zhang Jiahong after we go over?"

"It definitely won't be worse than Shangya. Huashang is larger in scale, so even as an assistant designer, the treatment is better than here."

"President Lin is so kind; we can consider this a blessing in disguise!" Li Li Shumin sighed, then asked: "Does Senior Tang Song know about our situation too?"

"Mm, he already knows." Yao Yao Lingling nodded, a trace of warmth flashing in her eyes.

When she sent the "weather forecast" to Tang Song this morning, the senior specifically comforted her and asked about her plans for the future.

Just then, both of their phones rang with WeChat notifications.

In the four-person WeChat group.

【Tang Song: "@Yao Lingling @Damn Minmin, when can you finish the resignation procedures."】

Li Li Shumin giggled: "Wow, Senior Tang is so kind! He still remembers our business. Yao Lingling, hurry up and reply!"

Yao Yao Lingling opened the input box and typed quickly: "@Tang Song, we just arrived at the company. We can submit our resignation applications today, but we need to hand over for about a week. I estimate I'll officially resign next week; Damn Minmin will be faster."

As the main clothing designer, she had a lot of content to hand over.

Design drafts, fabric samples, process descriptions, pattern making, and other related materials, as well as the docking situation with suppliers.

A whole mess of things.

"Buzz buzz—"

【Tang Song: "Okay, after you officially resign, I'll treat you to a good happy time. In addition, if the company obstructs you during the resignation process, tell me anytime, and I'll help you handle it."】

"Wow! As expected of Senior Tang Song! So domineering!"

Li Li Shumin sighed, her eyes shining as she typed: "@Tang Song, thank you, Senior. Senior is so kind. These words sound so reassuring, I'm moved!"

Yao Yao Lingling patted her impatiently, "Hehe, know how to suck up now?"

Li Li Shumin smiled sheepishly and shrank her neck.

The two chatted with Tang Song in the group for a while, then put down their phones and began to discuss the resignation matters.

Yao Yao Lingling looked at Tang Song's avatar, feeling helpless in her heart.

Senior is really kind, but the more she discovered how excellent the other party was, the more she felt she wasn't worthy.

Originally, she had fantasized about winning awards for her works, becoming a well-known designer, and then expressing her feelings generously.

But now everything had returned to the starting point.

She and Damn Minmin still had to rely on others to help arrange jobs, which made her feel even more inferior.

Just then, a burst of footsteps approached.

Yao Yao Lingling and Li Li Shumin looked up and saw Xiao Mingxuan walking over with a tense face.

Their eyes met, Xiao Mingxuan's lips trembled, and he stopped beside them slowly.

After a while, he said in a dry, low voice: "Yao Lingling, Damn Minmin, come with me to the conference room."

Li Li Shumin subconsciously looked at her good sister, looking as if she would follow her lead.

"Let's go, Damn Minmin." Yao Yao Lingling pulled her arm and walked toward the conference room.

The frosted glass door was gently closed.

Xiao Mingxuan sat down opposite them and let out a long breath, "I'm sorry for you both; it's all my fault."

Yao Yao Lingling pursed her lips and said calmly: "Xiao Zong, things are already like this; let's talk about how the company wants to handle us."

Li Li Shumin opened her mouth, wanting to say something but stopping.

She used to have a very good impression of Xiao Zong, and even secretly had a crush on him.

But the appearance of Wen Wen Qiuyue and the company's disgusting behavior this time had completely changed her impression.

Xiao Mingxuan shook his head, quickly straightened his mindset, and said sincerely: "Yao Lingling, let's talk about the compensation the company is giving you first.

First, all the clothing you designed during your time at Shangya will have their copyrights gifted to you, and you will authorize the company to use them.

Second, the company will continue to push these clothes and give you a commission based on the core designer's ratio.

Third, the resignation compensation is 2n+1, giving you a one-time compensation of 5 months' salary.

In addition, you were supposed to have a year-end bonus, and since it's almost October, it will be issued according to the whole year."

After he finished speaking, both girls were startled.

Yao Yao Lingling was still calm; she had seen the situation of Wen Wen Ruan and Lin Empress Mu Xue at the conference center before, so she was somewhat mentally prepared.

Li Li Shumin widened her eyes, covered her mouth tightly, and looked incredulous.

This was completely different from what she thought!

Just this alone, Yao Lingling could get fifty or sixty thousand yuan, and she could continue to receive commissions.

"And Damn Minmin." Xiao Mingxuan looked at Li Li Shumin and said: "For you—because there is no clothing copyright, it can only be 2n+1 and the year-end bonus. However, if you need it, I can help you solve the job issue. Also, when to resign mainly depends on your own wishes."

Li Li Shumin swallowed, and her gaze toward Xiao Mingxuan changed again.

Is it this good?

This isn't firing employees; this is simply charity!

Just as she couldn't help but want to open her mouth to thank him.

Yao Yao Lingling suddenly asked: "Xiao Zong, does the company have any conditions?"

Xiao Mingxuan hesitated for a moment, weighing his words: "There are no conditions, as long as you can calm your anger. In addition, if possible, tell Tang Zong and hope he won't pursue it."

Li Li Shumin blurted out: "Tang Zong? What do you mean?"

Yao Yao Lingling's heart skipped a beat, and she reacted instantly.

Xiao Mingxuan whispered: "It's Tang Song."

"Ah! Senior Tang Song? He—" Li Li Shumin's expression was shocked, and she stammered: "He wants to pursue it?"

Xiao Mingxuan pursed his lips tightly, his eyes lowered: "The cause of this incident was me and Wen Wen Qiuyue. Actually, Shangya is innocent, and my father only did this because of Wen Wen Qiuyue's request. I hope you two can forgive the company."

For Shangya and the Jiaxin Group, Wen Wen Ruan or Lin Empress Mu Xue wouldn't have a fundamental impact.

At most, they wouldn't be able to enter Meigou's cross-border channel, but they could also take other paths.

But Tang Song was different; he was a truly big figure—Zheng Zheng Qiudong, Sister Shangguan Shangguan Qiuya, Director Sun, they couldn't afford to offend any of them.

Listening to Xiao Mingxuan's somewhat humble words, Li Li Shumin and Yao Yao Lingling looked at each other, both a bit confused.

After a long while, Yao Yao Lingling took a deep breath and nodded with a complex look: "Okay, we know."

She should have thought of it earlier, but she hadn't turned the corner before.

Both big bosses Wen Zhenhua and Xiao Liguo were so polite to Lin Empress Mu Xue, and Tang Song's status was even higher than Lin Empress Mu Xue's.

Xiao Liguo was obviously afraid of offending Tang Song, which was why he offered such good resignation conditions.

Yao Yao Lingling was a sensible person, and she also knew that the root of the matter was Wen Wen Qiuyue; Xiao Liguo just didn't take their two small employees seriously.

Since she had received compensation, the company had expressed its apologies, and her work copyright had been returned, her resentment and anger dissipated.

"Then let's leave it at that." Yao Yao Lingling stood up and said: "Thank you, Xiao Zong, we will submit our resignation applications when we go back,

and we will complete the handover as soon as possible."

"Mm, no rush."

Watching Yao Yao Lingling's figure disappear from the conference room.

Xiao Mingxuan leaned back in his chair, sighed in a low voice, and an irrepressible loneliness appeared in his eyes.

In the six months or so at Shangya, the person he had the best relationship with was Yao Yao Lingling.

Besides liking this cheerful and generous girl, he also had a lot of friendship with her.

Being with her always made him feel especially happy and relaxed.

Even after his identity was exposed, Yao Yao Lingling didn't "flatter" or "climb" like others.

However, after going through this, their relationship could never go back.

Beijing, Smile Holdings Headquarters.

"Ding—" The elevator stopped slowly at the top floor of the building.

Jin Mi Shu stepped out, followed by two assistants.

One of them reported the schedule with rapid speed and clear logic: "At ten o'clock in the morning is the group's senior management meeting; the topic is the investment decision for the new energy project; —In addition, several urgent documents received last night,

have been organized and placed on your desk."

Employees on both sides of the corridor stopped and nodded respectfully: "Jin Dongshi!"

Jin Mi Shu nodded slightly, her pace elegant and calm, her high heels tapping out a crisp rhythm on the floor.

Pushing open the office door, the sun shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows, filling the entire room.

Jin Mi Shu walked to the desk, placed her handbag aside, and her gaze swept over the neatly placed documents on the table, but she didn't look through them immediately.

After a while.

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

"Come in."

Assistant Lin Lin Tiantian walked in quickly, holding a thick folder, her expression respectful and capable.

"Jin Dongshi."

"Mm, speak." Jin Mi Shu's slender legs were crossed, her clear and spirited eyes looking at her.

Assistant Lin stood up straight quickly, reporting in a clear and calm tone:

"Sister Shangguan has already been in contact with Wen Wen Ruan and had dinner together last night. I have organized the parts about Tang Zong in the chat and placed them in the drawer on your right."

Jin Mi Shu nodded, took out the document, and raised her hand to signal her to continue.

"Tang Zong sent an email last night regarding Lin Empress Mu Xue. It contained her educational improvement plan and the details of the co-branded credit black card."

Assistant Lin took two steps forward and placed a document on the desk.

"Oh?"

Jin Mi Shu raised her eyebrows slightly, opened the document and read it carefully, the corners of her mouth gradually rising into a meaningful smile.

Assistant Lin added at the right time: "The initial credit limit is relatively low, mainly to allow her to enjoy the corresponding services.

Through a Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC), the main rights of the card are held, and a two-tier SPV isolation is established between Tang Zong's personal assets, with the fund pool managed by Kate Bank.

At the same time, Tang Zong also instructed us to add real-time consumption monitoring, regularly generate a "Desire Heat Map," and analyze Lin Empress Mu Xue's consumption preferences. In addition, establish a consumption warning mechanism to avoid her making unnecessary mistakes."

Jin Mi Shu chuckled, closed the document, and said in a calm but playful tone: "How is the progress on the two co-branded credit black cards I asked you to prepare?"

"They will be mailed to Beijing next week, respectively in the names of Wen Wen Ruan and Zhao Zhao Yaqian." Assistant Lin answered quickly.

Jin Mi Shu raised her eyes, her gaze deep: "When will Wen Wen Ruan arrive for tomorrow's Liu Qingning Technology press conference?"

"The plane is at 2:00 PM today, and she is expected to arrive in Shencheng at 5:00 PM. One of the reception heads for this event is Liu Liu Qingning."

"Very good!" Jin Mi Shu leaned back slightly, her ample chest supporting her shirt into an alluring arc,

smiling: "Contract the comment seat for the third Friday of every month in the "Digital Marketing" column and let Wen Wen Ruan's name appear there.

See what major awards there are in the GG marketing field recently and push her up.

Also, arrange an interview with "Fortune" magazine for her and customize a special feature.

Go arrange these now and make sure they are completed before I arrive in Yanjing."

"Okay." Assistant Lin quickly recorded the instructions, her expression calm, but she understood Jin Dongshi's intentions clearly in her heart.

Since Tang Zong sent an email earlier, proposing that he could help Wen Wen Ruan expand high-end connections and circles to a certain extent and gain popularity in the industry.

Therefore, Jin Dongshi had room to operate.

After all, Liu Liu Qingning at Liu Qingning Technology was not restless at all.

She proposed the demand for developing "AI+GG Marketing Integration Application" and planned to cooperate with Xingyun International Group; her goal was naturally for Wen Wen Ruan.

Jin Dongshi was obviously worried that the relationship between Liu Liu Qingning and Wen Wen Ruan would be too close in the future, so she started to treat them differently. It can be imagined that this is just the beginning.