Chapter 568: Lin Mu Xue: Not taking me?

The timeline returns to an hour ago.

Four Seasons Hotel executive suite, study.

Two computers were placed side-by-side on the desk.

The desktop computer on the left was playing a remote Imperial College MBA course video, "Global Asset Allocation and Cross-Border Fund Management."

The sound of the instructor's explanation with a British accent came to her ears.

After a while.

Lin Mu Xue rubbed her brows, paused the playback, her eyes hiddenly somewhat exhausted.

She picked up her phone, opened the WeChat interface, and left a message for Tang Song: "General Manager Tang, you are coming to Xiangjiang tomorrow, right? I have already booked the hotel for you; do you need me to help you book the ticket?"

"Buzz buzz buzz—"

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【Tang Song: "Mm, arriving around 11:00 AM tomorrow. I've already bought the ticket."】

Lin Mu Xue replied rapidly: 【Alright, I will pick you up at the station on time.】

Next, she sent over the precautions for entering Xiangjiang from Shencheng, the process, and the pickup location, all in one go, clear in logic and arranged thoroughly.

Putting down the phone, Lin Mu Xue bit her lip and began to look forward to Tang Song's arrival.

Tang Song's ticket to Shencheng this time was bought by her, but he hadn't told her, his assistant, his detailed itinerary.

With her outstanding emotional intelligence, she could naturally feel that Tang Song was going to accompany his other women.

So she tactfully didn't mention going to accompany him.

Opening her Moments, a status caught her eye.

【Shen Yu Yan: "The heartbeat frequency of the city, there is always someone trying hard to get closer. The wind in Xiangjiang is a bit salty, and a bit wild."】

The attached photos were several she had just taken:

The city silhouette of the night in Central, champagne glasses on the terrace of China Club, blurred figures in the financial circle social field, and a group photo of the three, smiles appropriate, posture composed.

As a former "fake socialite," she knew too well the tricks of this kind of "introverted showing off."

It had to show the steps of entering a new circle without losing dignity and restraint.

Humming lightly, she casually liked it and complimented her.

Lin Mu Xue took a photo of herself working earnestly and posted it to Moments.

Caption: "Night is deep, buildings are high. The words in the document are brighter than the city's neon lights."

After posting to Moments.

Lin Mu Xue cheered herself up, her gaze turning to the laptop on the right.

As a financial company, especially for a core executive like her, remote work or accessing important documents from external networks—

All required "data transmission encryption" through VPN to be viewed.

Recently, because Tang Song was busy with Songmei Apparel, plus Rongliu Capital's business was stable.

She only assisted in handling part of the business and didn't pay serious attention to all the trends.

And Shen Yu Yan's performance had thoroughly awakened her competitive consciousness, and she began to earnestly "make up for lessons."

Soon, her gaze fell on a folder.

(【Internal Communication · Confidential Only】 Sensitivity Level: L3 Level | Only for "Reading Xu Kequan" personnel to browse.)

This was newly created last weekend; judging from the sensitivity level, only a very small number of people had permission to view it.

As a VP-level general assistant to Tang Song, she naturally had this permission.

However, at that time, she had received Mo Xiang Wan's invitation, full of thoughts about the upcoming LVMH social gathering and the Xiangjiang trip.

She didn't notice this document newly added by headquarters HRD Yao Meicun Macy.

Click to view.

【FOF-Alpha Project】 | Organizational Structure Reform Proposed Draft 【Attached】 Personnel Confidential Approval Process | New Position Xu Kequan Division 【Attached】 Document Preparation Group Personnel Background Due Diligence Assistance Request. Lin Mu Xue's brows furrowed slightly, and she read quickly.

The more she read, the more she felt something was wrong.

This wasn't some ordinary process document, but a systematic organizational structure design for a "large-scale private equity mixed strategy"!

Due to the special nature of Rongliu Capital (single LP, Tang Song's complete holding), the headquarters' original structure didn't quite fit traditional international capital, not even as perfect as the WFOE in Yancheng.

No board of directors, no investment committee, no management committee.

Plus the redundancy of personnel positions, it was actually somewhat of a "grassroots team."

According to this new organizational structure, it would be a complete 5-layer structure.

Employee ranks would also be divided more strictly.

For example, according to her current annual salary, she should be divided into the ED (Executive Director) level, which was the second layer.

At the same time, the company would also establish new departments such as the Overseas Strategy Group, FOF Liaison Office, and Institutional LP Relations Department.

What was most shocking was actually the list of candidates.

There were investment vice presidents from Goldman Sachs Asia, risk strategy experts from former TPG Capital, and even fund partner candidates from BlackRock Xiangjiang, all marked as potential introduction targets.

"Is there going to be another big change?"

Lin Mu Xue gasped, realizing that she had truly slacked off, not noticing such a big thing until now.

She bit her lip, quickly opened the corporate email, her fingers sliding rapidly, calling out keyword searches.

Immediately after, another email with a sensitive label popped up.

【Meeting Minutes with M. Leonard, Head of International Affairs at Kate Trust (Excerpt Version)】

It was sent to Tang Song by Vice President Simon in charge of fundraising at the headquarters the day before yesterday, and simultaneously Cc'd to 5 people including her.

Her fingertips paused, just about to click to view.

The phone vibrated "buzz buzz" at this moment.

【Bei Yuwei】

Lin Mu Xue was slightly stunned, picked up the phone, and answered.

Her voice was gentle: "Hello? Yuwei."

They had already chatted on WeChat in advance; this current top female traffic star was very polite and enthusiastic, had no star airs at all, and the two chatted quite happily.

"Hello, Empress Mu Xue, are you free now?" Bei Yuwei's pleasant voice came from the receiver.

"Free."

"I've just checked into the Four Seasons Hotel and am sitting in the executive lounge on the 45th floor; let's chat about tomorrow's LVMH banquet, and get to know each other formally in advance~"

"Alright, I'll be there right away!"

"Mm-hm, by the way, I'm also with another guest, arranged by General Manager Mo."

Lin Mu Xue's heart moved slightly: "Alright."

Mo Xiang Wan had indeed said before that she would arrange for two people to accompany her to enter the venue.

It was just that the other one had never contacted her; it seemed she was with Bei Yuwei.

Could it also be some big star?

Hanging up the phone.

Lin Mu Xue glanced at the meeting minutes she hadn't clicked on yet, as if vaguely sensing the weight within them.

But no rush, go meet Bei Yuwei and them first, and read it when she gets back.

Executive lounge.

Under the guidance of the waiter, Lin Mu Xue passed through the wide and quiet landscape area and stepped into the lounge.

In front of the floor-to-ceiling glass by the sea, two ladies were sitting on a dark leather sofa.

After all, she was a popular traffic star, so she recognized Bei Yuwei at a glance.

Compared to the video, she was thinner and more exquisite.

Wearing a black suit jacket and white high-waisted wide-leg pants, the crisp cut set off her tall figure, her dense and fluffy hair dyed with red and blue gradients, her aura flamboyant and with star recognition.

And the middle-aged lady beside her, who was in her 30s, had a tall figure, calm brows and eyes, wearing a beige suit skirt.

It was a strange face, not any star artist.

Hearing the movement here, Bei Yuwei raised her head and looked over.

Makeup exquisite, features bright.

As their gazes met, Bei Yuwei stood up first, a bright smile blooming on her face.

"Hello, Empress Mu Xue, very happy to meet you."

"Hello, Yuwei."

Lin Mu Xue pursed her lips, her pace quickening involuntarily, reaching out to shake hands with the other party, her expression natural.

The two shook hands intimately, sizing each other up.

Bei Yuwei's attitude was intimate and enthusiastic, sincerely praising her appearance and temperament.

Lin Mu Xue responded with a smile, but didn't have any nervous emotions.

After all, her relationship with Mo Xiang Wan was there, and she could be considered "sisters" with Su Yu.

A star artist from Tang Zong Entertainment, no matter how popular, would find it very difficult to make her have any feelings of looking up or worshiping now.

After simple pleasantries, Lin Mu Xue's gaze turned to the steady-tempered middle-aged woman beside Bei Yuwei.

Before Bei Yuwei could introduce her, the other party had already stood up and smiled: "Hello, Ms. Lin, I am Cheng Siman from Tang Yi Precision."

Lin Mu Xue was slightly stunned.

Never expected that the person who came was actually from Tang Yi Precision.

Bei Yuwei hurriedly added in a low voice: "General Manager Cheng is the President of the Consumer Electronics Business Group of Tang Yi Precision, and also one of the most important invited guests of this LVMH Asia-Pacific Elite Gathering."

Hearing the other party's identity, Lin Mu Xue's heart jumped.

She hurriedly composed her emotions, her tone carrying a hint of nervousness: "Hello, General Manager Cheng, long admired your name."

Although she hadn't heard this name, she understood Tang Yi Precision.

Especially because of Tian Jing, she had once investigated it earnestly.

As a top global technology manufacturing group, Tang Yi Precision was large in scale.

Among them, the consumer electronics sector was one of the most widely contacted and hottest sectors with the public within the Tang Yi system.

The smart action camera she was using herself came from this business group.

Not to mention, there were also smart wearable devices, AR glasses, AI terminals, laptops, and many other product lines.

A figure of this level was the C-position core anywhere, not inferior to LVMH Group's executives at all.

She was still somewhat incredulous—Mo Xiang Wan actually arranged for such a big shot to accompany her into the venue,

This "status" was not something ordinary people could possess.

She even suspected that it should be Su Yu who came out in person, in order to take care of the face of her "little sister," that she would make such a big fuss.

The three sat down in the sofa area, tea was served, and small-scale pleasantries unfolded.

When the topic turned to the process of the LVMH banquet.

Cheng Siman said easily: "This banquet is actually a joint promotion between Tang Yi and LVMH. We will try to enter the fashion circle more next, carrying out joint designs with them, such as customized high-end wearable devices, joint-branded electronic accessories."

Lin Mu Xue nodded repeatedly: "So that's how it is; a top-tier technology enterprise like Tang Yi indeed has this capital; very much looking forward to the results of the cooperation between the two enterprises; I will definitely support it when the time comes!"

"Hehe, thank you." Cheng Siman smiled and turned to say: "By the way, Ms. Lin is the general assistant of Rongliu Capital, right?"

"Yes."

"Then we will soon have an opportunity for cooperation, and I hope Ms. Lin will support us a lot then."

Lin Mu Xue was stunned: "General Manager Cheng means?"

Cheng Siman said warmly: "I am here in Xiangjiang this time for one very important matter. Our holding subsidiary 【Xuanji Light World】 is preparing to conduct a heavyweight round of financing, and the lead investor is your company—Rongliu Capital."

"Xuanji Light World." Lin Mu Xue repeated in a low voice, her thoughts spinning rapidly.

But she really hadn't heard of this company.

Cheng Siman explained: "It is a startup team independent from Tang Yi Laboratory; our goal is to use lightweight AR

glasses plus edge AI computing to reshape the interaction mode of the mobile internet and build the next generation of human-computer entry points.

The investors this time, besides Rongliu Capital, also include Tang Zong Entertainment, Qingning Technology, etc., which are also the development centers of our several companies in the future."

"So that's how it is; looking forward to the cooperation." Lin Mu Xue pinched her thigh, her heart surging.

Although she didn't know what she was talking about specifically, a 1-billion-USD big project led by Rongliu Capital was always enough to make people feel excited.

The three chatted for a few more sentences, the atmosphere gentle and harmonious, carrying a bit of the relaxed pleasure of just getting familiar.

Bei Yuwei opened her mouth at the right time: "General Manager Cheng, Empress Mu Xue, it's still early; do you want to have a small drink together?"

She followed here not purely for socializing, but with a clear "task."

This was something Su Yu personally explained; drinking a bit to adjust the atmosphere would also allow for better development.

Cheng Siman nodded gently and smiled: "Sure, tomorrow is Saturday; I have no arrangements here, so I'll accompany you for a drink."

Lin Mu Xue responded with an "Mm," and agreed lightly.

At this moment, her desire to win was full, her state tighter than anyone else's.

These two were both objects she wanted to befriend.

Especially Cheng Siman, who had major cooperation with the company next, naturally had to get a good relationship in advance.

Just at this moment.

"Ding-a-ling—" Lin Mu Xue's phone suddenly rang.

【Administrative Assistant - Zhang Lili Kylie】

She smiled softly, nodded apologetically to the two: "Sorry, I'll take a call."

She then walked to the side.

As soon as the call connected, Zhang Lili's excitement, which she couldn't suppress, came from the receiver: "Luna, have you seen the news?

Oh my god! Oh my god! It's unbelievable! You are too good at hiding; such a big thing, you didn't mention a word!"

(O_O)?

Lin Mu Xue was confused, puzzled: "Kylie, what do you mean by—"

"Well—" Zhang Lili was clearly stunned, realizing that Lin Mu Xue really didn't know.

She took a deep breath, her speech rapid yet trying her best to restrain her excitement: "Kate Trust and Tang Jin Family Office jointly injected capital into Rongliu,

establishing a 10-billion-USD fund of funds! All of Xiangjiang is crazy! My mailbox, WeChat, and phone are all ringing; the capital circle is about to explode!"

"W-what?!" Lin Mu Xue felt a "buzz" in her ears, and the phone almost didn't hold steady.

"It's true! I estimate that next, the company will definitely undergo a large-scale structural adjustment; this is a heaven-sent opportunity for you and for us!" Zhang Lili was almost incoherent, "Luna, this is a key node in our lives!"

Lin Mu Xue's throat tightened, her breathing somewhat disordered, and she opened her mouth with difficulty: "I'll understand the situation first."

She suddenly realized that those internal confidential documents and emails should all be about this big event.

"Alright, I'll send you the news!" The other party hung up quickly.

Immediately after, the phone vibrated one after another.

Zhang Lili forwarded many news reports, all from well-known media.

【Kate Trust & Tang Jin Family Office jointly inject capital into Rongliu Capital, 10-billion-USD fund of funds landed】

【Xiangjiang capital market shock: local PE landscape may be rewritten】

Besides this, multiple internal group chats of the company, as well as some financial circle friends she knew, all sent messages.

Lin Mu Xue's fingertips trembled as she clicked on the news, scanning line by line.

The shock and ecstasy in the depths of her eyes were about to explode.

My god!

10 billion USD?! The platform jumped two levels directly!

It also meant that her Empress Empress Mu Xue's status had once again ushered in an epic evolution.

Moreover, the timing of this news breaking out happened to coincide with the eve of her attending the LVMH social gathering.

She could already imagine what the reaction of the whole venue would be when she handed out her business card and introduced herself.

Her cheeks quickly dyed with a layer of excited flush, and the light in her eyes was about to overflow.

This emotion came fiercely and hotly, like a volcanic eruption, unable to wait to find an exit.

So excited she wanted to pee.

But Tang Song wasn't there.

She couldn't just run back to the room to cast a spell on the spot, right?

That would be too undignified!

What to do?!

Shen Yu Yan!!

Today is Friday night; there will be many internal gatherings and LP social activities in the financial circle at China Club as usual.

Such a big industry news exploded.

She could almost imagine how much that old green tea Shen Yu Yan would show off and how proud she would be on the spot!

How could she let her enjoy such a good thing alone?!

Lin Mu Xue took a deep breath, her emotions almost shaking her high heels off, and walked back to the sofa with floating steps.

She proposed naturally: "Yuwei, General Manager Cheng, why don't we go sit at China Club next door? The viewing terrace there is especially beautiful, and the night view atmosphere is also not bad."

"China Club? Sure, I've always wanted to go there." Bei Yuwei nodded immediately.

Cheng Siman also echoed lightly.

Lin Mu Xue bit her lip, trying hard to suppress her emotions, while talking, she called her private consultant Aria.

Soon, she booked a private room at China Club and arranged for vehicles.

The elevator descended slowly.

Lin Mu Xue's heartbeat became clearer and clearer.

Both were bringing two female companions.

Did that old green tea's two classmates have the status of her configuration?

The business group president of Tang Yi Precision, the top traffic star of Tang Zong Entertainment—fame, ability, appearance, all pulled to the max.

This trip tonight, not only could she show off to her heart's content.

But she could also find Shen Yu Yan to have a good exchange about this big event that shook all of Xiangjiang.

Although the two didn't look at each other pleasingly on weekdays and fought openly and secretly from time to time.

But at a critical moment, having such an opponent-level existence by her side to share emotions and gossip together was actually quite cool.

Otherwise, she would really suffer internal injuries.

China Club, viewing terrace.

"Rongliu Capital's AUM will directly increase fivefold, from 2 billion to 12 billion USD."

"Can this volume directly declare for the sovereign fund direct investment channel?"

"That Miss Shen, Shirley, who was drinking over there just now, seems to be the special assistant to the chairman of Rongliu."

"Confluent Capital, that's right, it's that Rongliu."

The exchanges on the terrace, like sparks igniting a fuse, exploded rapidly.

The financial practitioners who were originally calm and elegant now lowered their heads to check their phones one after another, their expressions changing from restraint to shock,

their eyes becoming hot and complex.

Ji Yingying, standing on the edge of the crowd, felt a "boom" explode in her mind.

The smile on her face froze, and the corners of her mouth twitched involuntarily.

The champagne in her hand shook slightly, almost spilling out.

She quickly took out her phone, her fingertips trembling as she clicked on the news link.

An expression of disbelief appeared on her face.

Zhou Wei beside her was no longer calm; he took a deep breath and lowered his voice: "Yingying, let's go, let's go over and chat with Miss Shen."

As a partner of Huayin Capital and a member of the Investment Committee, his status was actually very high.

But that also depended on who he was compared to.

Facing a newly promoted giant that had been jointly bet on by two major capital giants, all his pride had to be restrained.

Shen Yu Yan, as a core figure beside the chairman of Rongliu.

Her status was naturally not to be mentioned in the same breath.

Even a casual remark she made at a social occasion was enough to affect the fluctuations of the capital market.

Ji Yingying's knuckles turned slightly white, and the corners of her mouth twitched. She wanted to open her mouth to say something, but found her throat tight, unable to squeeze out half a word.

She had just been saying that Rongliu was only a small and medium-sized private equity, and its growth was not as good as the listed industrial group she was in.

She was still hinting to Bai Menglin not to be greedy for the small platform in front of her.

As a result, the slap in the face came so fast that it spun her around on the spot.

Now rushing up, it was truly a proper clown.

"Hm? What's wrong?" Zhou Wei furrowed his brows.

Ji Yingying hurriedly covered up her emotions and responded with a dry laugh: "A-alright, Mr. Zhou."

Just on the way for the two to walk toward Shen Yu Yan's direction.

The crowd also seemed to be attracted by a magnet, beginning to spontaneously gather toward her.

Shen Yu Yan instantly became the core of everyone's attention.

Bai Menglin's face turned red.

Standing in place, her throat rolled, her chest heaving violently.

She pinched her palm hard, the clear stinging pain reminding her that all this was real, not a dream!

12.1 billion USD AUM?

Tang Jin Family Office? Kate Trust?

She almost gave up an opportunity that could thoroughly rewrite her life trajectory!

Not talking about how strong the capital behind it was, just by the asset management scale of 12.1 billion, Rongliu Capital had already entered the "new first-tier PE."

In Xiangjiang locally, besides the branches of international giants like Blackstone, Carlyle, Hony, and SAIF.

Rongliu had already in fact stepped into the first echelon.

And it was carrying fund of funds resources, supported by two top-tier capitals, and rushing into the venue with the posture of a king.

This institution would inevitably become the focus of competition for financial talent in all of Hong Kong!

If she could join it now, and plus Shen Yu Yan was the chairman's confidant, then her career path—Bai Menglin thought more and more, the more afraid she became.

She bit her tongue and gently patted Shen Yu Yan's arm.

Low voice: "Shen Yu Yan, my matter is not urgent; let's talk later. Now you—busy first."

As she spoke, she pointed to the people around.

"Uh—" Shen Yu Yan came back to her senses from the distraction, her ears quickly filled with noisy discussions and congratulations.

She raised her head, looking at the crowd that was quickly leaning toward her.

Those who were cold and reserved just now were now enthusiastic in tone, their eyes hot, and their voices filled with passion.

Those who were originally nonchalant now took the initiative to report their names in low voices, hand over business cards, and exchange pleasantries diligently.

Those greedy colored gazes all converged.

Ji Yingying, who was just confident and strong, with an arrogant posture, had a stiff face, her voice astringent.

And that Mr. Zhou from Huayin Capital beside her had a smile on his face that was more sincere than ever before; that "selective scrutiny" habitual to investors had already quietly disappeared.

Replaced by an extremely respectful attitude.

The circle that was just talking about REIT funds and exit strategies was now completely revolving around her.

This is reality.

In the primary market, nothing has more decision-making power than "real money."

And the one who made the move this time was Kate Trust and Tang Jin Family Office.

The former is a top global family trust management institution, controlling a batch of core ultra-high-net-worth client assets in North America and even the world.

The latter is a new noble consortium spanning Asia and Europe, whose influence has long penetrated into multiple fields such as finance, technology, and real estate.

This is not an ordinary joint investment.

But a thorough "resource infusion."

And at this very moment, this crown filled with gold smashed onto her head without any warning.

She felt an unprecedented shift in human hearts.

Power, respect, the flow of resources—

Were gathering at her feet.

Shen Yu Yan felt her whole body's blood burning, excited to the point of being almost out of control, flowing slowly downward.

Every nerve was trembling slightly because of the gazes of the people around her.

However, this state didn't last long.

A moment later, Shen Yu Yan took a deep breath, quickly adjusting her breathing and expression.

Her face returned to being gentle and elegant.

While taking the business cards, she cleverly avoided inquiries by saying "the company has not yet disclosed details to the outside world."

Airtight, with appropriate proportions.

She stood at the center of the crowd, the focus, her words carrying a sense of professionalism, calm, restrained.

Becoming the role she had dreamed of.

Her whole body was overflowing with an unprecedented sense of confidence, glowing with health.

General Manager Tang, I really love you to death!

No wonder some core executives at headquarters "mysteriously disappeared"; so that was it!

As for Tang Song and the company's "confidentiality" about this matter, she understood very well.

Even deeply convinced.

This level of cooperation, once the wind leaks out in advance, is enough to trigger market fluctuations, and even regulatory intervention.

Before it is fully landed and the disclosure process is completed, it must be strictly kept confidential from most employees.

Although she is the chairman's special assistant, she is mainly responsible for the investment coordination of Tang Song's personal projects, and she has just joined the job, unable to touch the institutional strategy level at the highest layer.

However, what makes her strange is that Lin Mu Xue was able to keep her composure so well.

Such a big thing, she never revealed even a hint of wind in front of her.

No wonder she seemed not to care about the personnel relations at headquarters; it turned out she knew the company would reshape its organizational structure next.

On this point, she actually looked at this general assistant with new eyes.

Just at this moment.

In her line of sight.

In the crowd, a tall and sexy figure slowly appeared.

She had a light and airy smile on her face, as if she were enjoying the night view, or as if she were patrolling the battlefield.

Beside her were two more people.

One of them was very familiar; it was Bei Yuwei, a female star that Xu Qing liked very much.

The other was dressed low-key and capable, her appearance not stunning, but she had a calm aura that made people unable to look away.

Shen Yu Yan was stunned, almost thinking she had misread.

But she reacted quickly, her eyelids trembling.

Knowing that this "innate holy body" had come to make trouble again.

Can't you be left out of any occasion?

Luna, you really have energy!

However, this appearance didn't interrupt the atmosphere of the scene.

Everyone was still surrounding Shen Yu Yan, discussions rising and falling.

Only, as they approached, some sharp-eyed people cast glances quietly.

The gaze swept past Bei Yuwei and finally froze on that calm and composed middle-aged woman.

"—Is that Tang Yi's General Manager Cheng?"

Exclamations sounded.

Several practitioners in related fields around looked over one after another, their expressions changing instantly.

Zhou Wei, who was standing opposite Shen Yu Yan, had his face change drastically, almost subconsciously walking up quickly.

His face was piled with smiles: "General Manager Cheng, long time no see; never expected to run into you in Xiangjiang."

Shen Yu Yan was stunned, her gaze quickly turning from Lin Mu Xue to that "not stunning" lady.

The surrounding discussions began to interweave, Mandarin, Cantonese, English.

"Is this the President of the Consumer Electronics Business Group of Tang Yi Precision?"

"Heard she was once Ouyang Xianyue's executive secretary, later served as the director of Tang Yi's president's office; she is the real core."

"No wonder she has such an aura—"

Shen Yu Yan's eyes widened instantly, her throat tight.

Little Xue, you are too evil! ===== CHAPTER 569 =====