Chapter 510: Eat on time

January 1, 2017, Yancheng.

Yancheng University of Technology.

Tang Song just returned to the dormitory and noticed the exceptionally excited atmosphere in the dormitory.

Several roommates were sitting around the computer, their eyes wide like copper bells, each breathing rapidly.

Even Li Zhixi, who was addicted to Honor of Kings, was leaning over to the side, while spraying trash talk with teammates, while squinting at the monitor.

Out of curiosity, Tang Song walked a few steps closer, and his gaze immediately fell on the photo of the pin-up on Luo Qiliang's computer screen.

In an instant, his breathing paused slightly.

Coming into view was a world-shaking beauty that moved people's hearts.

Her features were exquisite like a painting, and her brows carried a cold and detached temperament, as if she didn't eat the fireworks of the world.

She was wearing a loose white shirt, the hem hanging to her thighs, revealing slender and slender legs, paired with a pair of vaguely visible black silk stockings, the whole person leaning against a retro wooden bookshelf, holding a thick book in her hands.

This unique outfit of tranquility and sexiness, plus that cold expression, formed a suffocating contrast.

A burst of gasping and swallowing sounds suddenly sounded in the dormitory, and the air was filled with an indescribable hormonal atmosphere.

Tang Song's heart jumped, and he subconsciously asked in a low voice: "Who is this? So beautiful."

"Damn, Old Song, you're closed off enough!" Lu Kai was the first to react, turning his head and staring at him with eyes like looking at an alien. "Don't even know Su Yu of the Echo girl group? She's been super popular this past year!"

"Yeah, just relying on her looks, she's been on the trending list several times, how could you not have seen this face."

"Don't talk about it, Old Song is a dragon who sees the head but not the tail, going out to work every day, and doesn't watch entertainment news, it's possible he really doesn't know Su Yu."

Tang Song was stunned, searching for memories about "Echo girl group" quickly in his mind.

He vaguely remembered that Qingning had mentioned them on QQ, saying that one of their songs was very good, and even shared it with him specifically.

At that time, he just listened to the melody casually and didn't pay attention to the looks of those girl group members.

He didn't expect that this captain would be so amazing, not only was her appearance heaven-defying, but her figure was also perfect.

Tang Song couldn't help but look a few more times at the screen, a subtle feeling rising in his heart.

Luo Qiliang said somewhat worriedly: "My goddess actually took such a sexy pin-up, the style transition is too drastic, will the agency want to do something?"

"I seem to have heard that too, the Echo girl group is having internal conflicts, it seems there are rumors that Su Yu is bullying other members, after all, the girl group has been around for 3 years, and other members

"What kind of crap are you spouting! My goddess is so outstanding, she's the face of the company; who dares to touch her?"

The discussion in the dormitory remained heated.

Tang Song stared at some other beautiful pictures for a while longer before lying back down on his bed.

His gaze gradually grew hazy, then solidified once more.

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

A character card flickering with orange light appeared in the center of his vision.

【Ouyang Xianyue (SSR)】

【Status: Distraught】

【Location: Shenzhen Xinkaihang Industrial Park. map】

【Special Skills: None】

【Age: 29, Height: 167 cm, Weight: 56 kg】

【Overall Rating: 88.8 Outstanding (Can be improved)】

【Character Background Story: Born in 1988 into a prominent family in the Imperial Capital, possessing deep political resources and connections; her maternal grandfather was...,

her paternal grandfather was an academician of the two academies (a leading figure in the field of high-energy physics), and her father graduated from the Department of Precision Instruments at Tsinghua University, with an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management

(Full Scholarship)—·】

Tang Song finished reading the card information carefully, his eyes flickering with a brilliant light.

Another rare SSR character! And she was the "backer" he needed most urgently.

Although he and Jin Mi Shu had acquired massive wealth today by relying on the advantage of foresight, a large number of system items, and the support of Anne Kate, these were ultimately just a numbers game and not solid enough.

Manufacturing was their foundation, and the path of serving the country through industry was the best choice.

Modern-day Huaxia is currently realizing the largest-scale industrialization in human history.

This is the foundation for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

A large number of jobs, promoting Huaxia's industrial progress, and breakthroughs in technical fields—all of this could not only help him avoid external pressure but also realize his self-worth.

For example, right now, their development at home and abroad is subject to many restrictions, and Ouyang Xianyue is the best candidate to solve these problems.

Half a year ago, she took over Xinkaihang Electronics in Shenzhen.

This was an enterprise that was once glorious but was now riddled with debt, having fallen into trouble due to backward technology, a broken capital chain, and intensified market competition.

Even though she tried her best to mobilize resources to save it, problems like factory shutdowns, employee unrest, and a sharp decline in customer orders still surged in like a tide, almost driving her to a dead end.

To save this enterprise, massive capital and powerful technical support were needed.

And Tang Song could happen to provide these. Another regrettable thing was that shortly after she took over the company, her newlywed husband unfortunately passed away in an accident.

At this very moment, Ouyang Xianyue was experiencing a double blow to her career and emotions, exhausted in both body and mind.

Under normal circumstances, with Tang Song's current status, even if he visited in person, it would be very difficult to gain her unreserved trust.

But fortunately, he had the 【Dream System】.

Although it didn't have a passive dream connection interface like the UR character Jin Mi Shu, he could establish a connection with them through dreams during the recruitment process.

Leaving behind initial favorability and loyalty.

Paving the way for contact in reality.

As the night grew deeper, Tang Song waited quietly for Ouyang Xianyue to enter a dream.

However, it was clear that the other party was suffering from severe insomnia due to excessive worry.

Tang Song simply opened his phone, and for some reason, he thought of the photo shoot he had seen earlier.

He couldn't help but download Weibo, search for "Su Yu," and start browsing her beautiful pictures.

At two in the morning, the system prompted that Ouyang Xianyue had finally fallen asleep.

Only then did Tang Song put away his phone and close his eyes.

In the dream, he finally met this future 【Precision Queen】.

Nearly 30 years old, she wore her hair in a medium-short style, with superior bone structure and fair skin.

She possessed both the elegance of a noble family lady and the initial sharpness of an entrepreneur.

Like a scalpel wrapped in velvet, gorgeous and precise.

In the dream room, Ouyang Xianyue, filled with exhaustion and sorrow, seemed to treat him as someone to confide in.

The two talked about a great many things, from her family background to the current plight of her enterprise, and then to the misfortunes in her personal life.

Tang Song always remained rational and calm, offering comfort and suggestions with perfectly measured words.

After a week of dream contact, the favorability of the character 【Ouyang Xianyue】 finally reached the standard.

Tang Song officially completed the character recruitment and opened the character cultivation task for the 【Precision Queen】.

The final exams ended, and Yancheng University of Technology began its 40-day winter break.

Tang Song first returned to his hometown for a few days, met his cute, doll-faced first love, and then, after saying goodbye to his parents under the guise of working, set off for Shenzhen.

During this winter break, he would devote himself entirely to this electronics technology company, laying an incredibly solid foundation for his future.

According to the location information on the character card, Tang Song "happened" to run into Ouyang Xianyue as expected.

She was wearing a well-tailored gray professional suit, a pair of silver-rimmed glasses perched on her high, delicate nose, and a Patek Philippe classic watch on her wrist.

In his special state, Tang Song was very rational and calm, without any superfluous display of emotion.

The two had a pleasant conversation during their first meeting.

Subsequently, Tang Song provided a detailed plan.

This plan not only analyzed the current problems of Xinkaihang but also proposed specific solutions, including key steps such as capital restructuring, technical upgrades, and international layout.

Every suggestion hit the nail on the head, showing his profound understanding of the industry and capital.

Ouyang Xianyue felt like she had known him for a long time and regarded him as a confidant.

Afterward, the capital institutions in Tang Song's hands began to enter one after another, and Xinkaihang was officially renamed "Tang Yi Precision."

January 27th, New Year's Eve.

Tang Song returned to Jingxian once again.

Fine snowflakes drifted in the sky, like countless light feathers, slowly spinning and falling in the cold wind.

The air was filled with the faint smell of firecrackers and the scent of cooking smoke.

Due to the inconvenient traffic in the village, the taxi stopped at a small intersection.

Tang Song paid the fare, picked up his suitcase, stepped into the snow-covered path, and walked toward home with long strides.

He was wearing a thick down jacket, playing soothing music in his headphones,

while his mind was still pondering the final step of the capital restructuring for Tang Yi Precision, the key directions for technical research and development, and specific strategies for international market expansion.

As he approached his front door, he keenly felt as if someone was watching him.

Turning his head, he saw a girl wearing a red cotton jacket and a white sweater.

She immediately turned around with her back to him; her figure was slender, her short hair slightly flipped up, and her shoulders were slightly stiff, as if she were hesitating whether to leave.

Tang Song, in his dream state, didn't pay much attention, his brain still operating at high speed.

He walked past her calmly, took off his headphones when he reached the door, and stepped onto the stairs.

The feeling of being watched surfaced again; he looked back and saw that the girl was also turning around to look at him.

The snowflakes were still drifting, gently landing on her red cotton jacket, the collar of her white sweater, and her chestnut-colored short hair.

She stood on the muddy road, her cheeks flushed from the cold, but her eyes revealed an emotion intertwined with shyness and loss.

Looking at that familiar face, a long-forgotten name finally surfaced in Tang Song's mind.

Zhang Yan.

In his memory, it seemed he hadn't seen her for almost a year.

Compared to the way she used to be, she was a bit more "fashionable" now, not as dowdy as in the past.

She was wearing a brand-new, bright cotton jacket, looking clean, neat, quiet, and delicate.

She still carried a strong student vibe.

As their eyes met, her lips moved, and the hot air she exhaled turned into puffs of white mist in the cold air, only to be blown away by the wind.

If Tang Song were in his normal state, he would probably go up and greet her, asking about her recent situation.

After all, they were former deskmates and occasionally met during high school.

However, in his dream state, his subconscious treated her as unimportant information.

He nodded at her with a smile and then walked quickly into the house.

This inconspicuous little episode brought no ripples to his heart and did not linger in his memory for too long.

During the New Year, everything in his hometown was full of warmth and joy.

His first love rode the new electric scooter her family had bought, ran to the small town to find him, and took him wandering all over the county.

KTV, parks, cinemas, bookstores—they strolled along the frozen little river, the snow under their feet making a "crunching" sound.

His first love wore fuzzy earmuffs, her face frozen red, but she smiled exceptionally brightly.

She would take the initiative to hold Tang Song's hand and tell him about the new friends she had met in the first semester of her freshman year, her tone cheerful and excited.

She would also encourage him to study hard so they could make big money in the Imperial Capital together later.

Her eyes were full of longing and desire for the future.

Of course, there was also him.

In the days that followed.

Jin Mi Shu introduced some advanced technology and equipment to Tang Yi Precision through the Kate family and facilitated cooperation with some European and American enterprises.

At the same time, Ouyang Xianyue fully utilized her leadership talents, leading the team out of the predicament step by step.

Tang Yi Precision shifted from the traditional OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) model to ODM (Original Design Manufacturing) and gradually moved toward independent research and development.

With his foresight, Tang Song guided Tang Yi to develop a series of innovative consumer electronics products, which, thanks to their excellent design and performance,

quickly won the favor of consumers.

Everything was gradually getting on the right track.

April 1, 2017, April Fool's Day.

"Knock, knock, knock—" the sound of knocking on the door rang out.

"Please come in!"

Shortly after the knocking, Jin Mi Shu pushed open the office door and walked in quickly.

She was wearing a professional suit, her hair in a smooth low ponytail, lighting up the entire office.

"Chairman Tang, you were looking for me? Is there anything urgent?"

Tang Song looked up and said lightly, "Jin Mi Shu, your stockings are very beautiful today."

Jin Mi Shu smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment."

The office fell into silence.

Jin Mi Shu couldn't help but speak up, "Chairman Tang, is there anything else?"

"Your makeup is also very beautiful today."

"And so?" Jin Mi Shu raised her eyebrows slightly.

"Nothing else, I just wanted to compliment you in person."

Jin Mi Shu took a deep breath, her high chest heaving violently, "So this is why you called me over from the Imperial Capital?"

Tang Song smiled, shook his head, and said, "There is one more thing; today is our one-year anniversary of knowing each other, I would like to invite you to dinner, may I?"

Jin Mi Shu was stunned, her gaze toward Tang Song becoming soft and tender, her hands hanging in front of her as she whispered, "Of course, it's my honor, I'll go to the hotel to tidy up first."

After saying that, she turned around and walked away quickly.

Under her gray hip-hugging skirt, her slender waist twisted and turned.

Her long legs were wrapped in stockings, revealing a soft, shimmering light.

The curve of her full, perky buttocks was as perfect as a heart shape, trembling slightly with her steps.

After communicating his feelings with his beautiful secretary, Tang Song, in a great mood, snapped his fingers.

He opened the system mall.

Perhaps because of Jin Mi Shu, he obtained a rare special item, the 【Lucky Coin】, in today's mall event.

A prop that could significantly increase temporary luck.

At the same time, Tang Song looked at the 10 draw chances he had accumulated, and his heart stirred.

Because character recruitment and cultivation required a lot of resources and energy, the characters he could recruit were limited, and it was best if they were in different directions and fields.

So which field should he choose next?

Artificial intelligence? Human resources? Entertainment and media?

For some reason, a figure of peerless beauty appeared before his eyes.

Su Yu.

Tang Song closed his eyes, a flash of inspiration in his mind, and began to actively find excuses for himself.

Entertainment and media were imperative.

Not only did it make money quickly, but it could also control public opinion and help the development of his industries.

He had a vast amount of film, television, and music resources in his mind; rather than letting them go to waste, it was better to turn them into reality himself.

And these would certainly need a carrier.

Preferably a high-quality artist with the potential to explode in popularity, and a woman at that.

Of course, all of the above was nonsense.

Ultimately, it was because he wanted to play a star-cultivation game and wanted to mold that cold, fairy-like female star into his own shape.

In fact, although character card draws were random, as long as the luck value was high enough, one could definitely draw the one they wanted most.

That was how 【Consultant - Anne Kate】 came to be.

He first learned of such a person's existence through Jin Mi Shu, knew her family background and personal character, and then plotted to take her into his pocket.

Using her, he gained access to the core resources of the Kate family.

Now that he had the 【Lucky Coin】, plus several other props and titles with luck bonuses, he could definitely give it a try.

In the end, Tang Song followed his heart and decided to be willful for once.

On the 7th draw, a beautiful character card appeared before him.

【Su Yu (SSR)】

【Status: Depressed—】

【Location: Magic City Anzhu Park. map】

【Special Skills: None】

【Age: 20, Height: 172 cm, Weight: 46 kg】

【Overall Rating: 87.4 Outstanding (Can be improved)】

【Character Background Story: Born in 1997 into an ordinary family in Jiangsu Province, possessing both talent and diligence, debuted at 17, and was a first-generation member of the Echo girl group.】

It was also in the background story that Tang Song learned of her recent situation.

The teammates she had brought up herself joined forces to stab her in the back.

Internal bullying, tearing up teammates' posters, smoking, and drinking—a series of baseless black materials, combined with maliciously edited video clips and photos, caused her to suffer unprecedented cyberbullying and destruction.

For the sake of the Echo girl group, a money-making machine, the company management chose to abandon Su Yu to maintain the team.

At the All-Star concert, she performed alone on stage and encountered a "black ocean" event rarely seen in the domestic entertainment industry; her life and career collapsed, and she developed tendencies toward depression and suicide.

After reading Su Yu's story, Tang Song, in his special state, remained indifferent and calm, but became even more determined.

It is worth mentioning that during lunch, Tang Song specifically mentioned the layout for entertainment and media to Jin Mi Shu and incidentally asked her to help him investigate someone—Su Yu.

April 5, 2017, 7:00 AM.

On the path in Anzhu Park in the Magic City, Tang Song walked with unhurried steps, weaving through the forest where the thin mist had not yet dissipated.

Birdsong reached his ears, mixed with a faint but low guitar melody.

His footsteps paused, and he stood quietly under the shade of the trees, observing her.

On a bench ten steps away, Su Yu wore a black baseball cap and a pair of ink-white sunglasses, wrapping herself up tightly. She was bowing her head, playing an acoustic guitar, the melody slow and sorrowful.

The morning sunlight spilled through the leaves onto her, outlining her perfect body curves.

Tang Song picked a budding flower from a nearby cherry tree, walked gently to her, sat down beside her, and handed the cherry blossom to her hand.

The bud was tightly closed, but one could already smell a faint sweet fragrance.

"For you." His voice was gentle and calm, like a quiet lake.

The guitar music stopped abruptly.

"Who are you?" She looked up, her tone full of defensiveness, her voice pleasant but exceptionally dry.

"A knight who came from a dream to save you." Tang Song smiled slightly, "Miss Su Yu, sometimes, an end is also a new beginning."

Through the sunglasses, he couldn't see her eyes clearly, but he could feel the surprise and doubt mixed within them.

Tang Song placed the cherry blossom on her straight, well-proportioned legs and took the acoustic guitar from her hands.

He skillfully plucked the strings a few times and then began to play.

The melody was light, warm, pleasant, and charming.

Su Yu watched him intently, her eyes changing from initial doubt to a certain indescribable brightness.

"Did you compose this yourself?" She couldn't help but ask, her voice much softer than before, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the cherry blossom.

Tang Song nodded, "I suppose so, just playing spontaneously, do you like it?"

"I like it." She nodded and added, "I like it very much."

It seemed she had heard it somewhere before, but couldn't remember.

Perhaps in a dream?

She looked at the clean and refreshing young man in front of her, and a kind of indescribable warmth and reliance welled up in her heart.

Immediately after, Tang Song played another beautiful melody.

This time, he was more relaxed, leaning back on the chair, his fingers skillfully plucking, tapping, and striking the guitar, as if chatting with an old friend.

Making this spring morning even more vivid.

Su Yu was silent for a while, then suddenly said, "Thank you."

"Thank you for what?"

"Thank you for bringing me such beautiful music and for giving me this cherry blossom." She looked down at the flower in her hand, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible, "Whether you are sincere or fake, kind or malicious, at least at this moment, I felt a long-lost happiness."

Tang Song turned his head and looked at her quietly.

Neither of them spoke, just looking at each other.

A long time later, the sun gradually rose, and the dazzling light shone directly through the treetops.

Tang Song stood up in front of her, blocking the direct sunlight for her.

"I am Tang Song, the Tang and Song of the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties." He smiled slightly, his voice low but full of power, "Fate likes to tease people,

but the truly strong can always rebuild their own kingdom in the ruins. Miss Su Yu, if you are willing, I am willing to be the ladder for you to reach the peak,

helping you walk from the abyss to the starry sky, until you put the crown back on your head with your own hands."

Su Yu looked at him in astonishment; she discovered incredibly that she was actually drawn to him, trusted him, and relied on him from the bottom of her heart.

As if he were truly a knight who had charged out of her nightmares to protect her.

Mysterious, powerful, and omnipotent.

She stood up with him and pursed her dry lips, "Then what do I need to do now?"

"Follow me!"

Tang Song carried the guitar in one hand and held her cold palm with the other.

He led her through the increasingly bustling park and turned into a breakfast shop at the corner of the alley that was steaming.

"Breakfast, half of life; from today on, you must eat on time."