Chapter 606: We Who Are About to Cross 2

Looking at the beautiful face of Anne Kate in front of her.

Recalling the voice on the phone earlier.

Lin Empress Mu Xue felt her scalp go numb, and an absurd feeling surged into her heart.

Tang Song is really awesome!

He actually managed to get such a big foreign horse?!

"It seems you seem to have remembered something interesting?" Anne looked at her expression, and the smile in the corners of her mouth became even thicker.

Lin Empress Mu Xue instantly recovered, forcibly suppressing the stormy waves in her heart, and tried hard to maintain her surface calmness.

"No, nothing, just didn't expect you, Ms. Kate, to take the initiative to find me."

Anne used her beautifully lined chin to gesture toward the direction upstairs, "It just happens to be lunchtime, why not go up and sit for a while? I've prepared something to eat upstairs, made by my private chef, the taste is not bad."

She paused, and added another sentence, "Oh, by the way, I also opened a bottle of 82 Romanee-Conti, you should like it very much."

Lin Empress Mu Xue's heart jumped, and information corresponding to it subconsciously surfaced in her mind.

The king of the world's three top famous wines, known as the dream product that "millionaires can buy, but only billionaires can drink."

Then she felt somewhat nervous and fearful.

She really couldn't guess the other party's intention.

Could it be, she's here to beat me down again?

Damn it! Little Xue is just a little bit flamboyant, is it necessary?!

First it was Su Yu and Chairman Jin, now another terrifying American socialite!

This circle is too difficult!

She let out a light breath, and said to Xu Ning, who was stunned beside her: "Xu Ning, you go eat first, I have something to discuss with Ms. Kate."

"Oh, oh, okay Little Xue, then I'll go first." Xu Ning secretly glanced at this golden-haired woman whose aura was so powerful it was suffocating, and walked away quickly and obediently.

"Let's go, Ms. Kate."

"Call me Anne."

The elevator rose steadily and finally stopped on the 30th floor.

"Ding—" The smart door lock opened in response.

Lin Empress Mu Xue followed her into Room 3001.

The decoration was luxurious and had a great sense of art, the area was twice that of her apartment, and the view was open.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the bustling scene of the entire Yancheng was in full view.

The two sat opposite each other in the dining room.

Soon, a waiter dressed impeccably poured that legendary Burgundy red wine for them.

The wine liquid presented a charming ruby red in the crystal glass, like liquid gemstones flowing.

Lin Empress Mu Xue's gaze couldn't help but be attracted.

Exquisite appetizers like works of art were served one by one, and the waiter bowed and retreated quietly.

In the huge dining room, only the two of them were left.

Anne gently shook the wine glass, bumped it with the glass in Lin Empress Mu Xue's hand, and a crisp sound rang out.

She took a sip, the wine fragrance permeated between her lips and teeth, but she didn't enter the main topic immediately.

"I heard that you are Song's private assistant, right?" Anne's tone was casual, as if chatting about the weather.

"Yes, Ms. Kate—Anne."

"That must be very hard." Anne's gaze looked at her playfully, her fingertips gently rubbing the wall of the glass, "Taking care of such a man is not an easy task."

"It's okay, Chairman Tang is very good to me."

Anne raised her eyebrows, and the conversation turned, "By the way, what does he usually like to eat? Is he allergic to anything?"

At first, her questions were very routine, about diet and clothing preferences.

But gradually, the questions became more and more private, more and more bold.

"..." "Then how is his performance in bed when he's with you? Does he have any—special little kinks? The most sensitive—"

Lin Empress Mu Xue felt her scalp go numb, and could only bite the bullet and answer with vague language.

After a while.

Anne raised her wine glass and bumped it with her lightly,

smiling: "Luna, I've heard of your deeds. You are very powerful, accepting Mira's gift and still accepting Mo's invitation, and now you are also very close to Su Yu. You've got balls, I like it."

Lin Empress Mu Xue hurriedly explained: "Ms. Anne, please believe me, I don't know about the things inside."

Anne, however, shook her finger gently, interrupting her, "Don't worry, I'm not Mira, I'm not that petty, in fact, I admire your courage and ambition."

Lin Empress Mu Xue's situation was not a secret in their eyes at all.

However, she was Tang Song's assistant after all, which was why she caused Mira's stress response and gave her a warning.

But she came this time mainly for Tian Jing, to prevent this obedient little girl from making any "forks."

This birthday party, she originally didn't plan to go, and others, including Wu Kezhi and Zheng Qiudong, if according to Mira's original opinion, wouldn't let them mess around.

After all, Mira had already planned the subsequent path for Tian Jing.

Shangguan Qiuya would arrange it well.

But who would have thought that Tian Jing would be so fierce, directly buying the wedding dress and ring.

No matter what, Tang Song's entry into Jinxiu Trading for no reason is still an unsolved mystery.

What if it has something to do with Tian Jing?

In order to let this "white-rich-beautiful big miss" throw away her fantasies.

She could only give her a big "surprise" at this birthday party.

Anne's eyes narrowed slightly, and she focused her attention back on Lin Empress Mu Xue opposite her.

"However, since Mira has already warned you, you should know what should be done and what should not be done."

"Thank you for the reminder, Ms. Anne." Lin Empress Mu Xue's eye corners twitched.

Anne's gaze swept over her, "As Song's private assistant, this job is quite difficult. In the future, you will encounter many—things so complex you cannot imagine. One carelessness and you will—"

Anne stretched out her fingers painted with red polish and made an "explosion" gesture in the air, "Poom!"

Lin Empress Mu Xue shrank back in fright.

Anne was amused by her appearance and laughed "hahaha."

Lin Empress Mu Xue bit her lip and said stiffly: "I will work hard to do a good job as Chairman Tang's assistant."

Anne blinked, took a sip of wine, and changed the subject again,

"You are going to London next week, right?"

"Yes."

"I have many friends in London." Anne said in a light tone: "When you get there, I will introduce a Lady from the Astor family to you, and let her take you to experience the customs of London."

Lin Empress Mu Xue's heart trembled violently!

Good guy! This is too powerful, right?!

She is just going to school for a few days, not only having the opportunity to take Tang Song's private jet, but even being received by a noble Lady.

But she also knew that there is no free lunch in the world.

Gritting her teeth, Lin Empress Mu Xue gathered her courage and asked: "Then Ms. Anne, is there anything you want me to do?"

"Good girl!" A look of appreciation appeared on Anne's face, "You really didn't disappoint me, you are a smart girl."

The reason she chose to contact Lin Empress Mu Xue first was also because after investigating everyone around Tang Song, she found that she was the one most easily driven by "interests."

She was also a very interesting person.

Anne leaned forward slightly, and wild, excited light flashed in her blue eyes, "Before you leave Yancheng, are you going to have a good time with Song?"

"Well," Lin Empress Mu Xue's cheeks flushed, "Perhaps, this depends on Chairman Tang's arrangement."

"No, this depends on your arrangement." Anne's voice carried a trace of irresistible temptation, "I hope you can invite him, and your good friend Zhao Yaqian, to your apartment for a grand farewell carnival. Of course, if there are others, it would be better to pull them in together."

The corners of Lin Empress Mu Xue's mouth twitched crazily, feeling that her worldview was being reshaped.

"... And then?"

"And then?" Anne gently licked her full red lips, "When you are exhausted, I will invite Song to my room to talk about life; this is very interesting, isn't it?"

She lowered her voice to the extreme, but it was full of intense desire for conquest.

This was also her main purpose this time.

Although she had learned a lot of new knowledge, facing Tang Song, she still felt palpitations and fear just thinking about those two days of madness.

And the brilliant idea she came up with was?

Let others drain him first, and then she would defeat and conquer him completely and mercilessly when he was at his weakest.

The reason she didn't implement it immediately.

One was because the top priority now was Tian Jing's matter, and the other was because her ovulation period was still two days away.

That was when she would be at her most powerful.

"Listen, Luna." Anne stood up and looked down at her, "If you hope to get my friendship, then prove it to me that you are worthy of the opportunity I give you."

Listening to her words, Lin Empress Mu Xue was completely stunned.

She looked at this beautiful, powerful, yet somewhat crazy woman, and only one thought remained in her mind.

This—isn't she also a pervert like that Sorry Xiao Jing?!

How scary!

Do all white-rich-beautifuls play like this?

If the two of them got together, that picture—I just don't dare to think about it!

Shanghai, in a private club.

Zheng Qiudong leaned on the soft leather sofa, his gaze looking through the huge floor-to-ceiling window at the endless stream of traffic below, not knowing what he was thinking.

After a while.

Mo Xiang Wan, who was sitting opposite, finally digested the news she had just received.

She rubbed her throbbing temples and said somewhat speechlessly: "So—you mean to say, not only are you going to Tian Jing's birthday party, but even Wu Kezhi and Anne will be there in person?"

"Mm, Anne has already arrived in Yancheng, and Wu Kezhi and I will go over tomorrow." Zheng Qiudong turned his head, sipping the warm black tea in a leisurely manner, "Counting Chairman Tang himself, it can be said that this is the most complete gathering of our group in the past two years."

Mo Xiang Wan's eyebrows tightened: "You guys are really messing around. This is essentially just a birthday party for Tian Jing. You guys aren't even familiar with her, is it appropriate to rush over with such a big crowd? This is more like smashing the venue."

In order to prepare for that flash mob, she was the one who knew the most about this birthday party.

Not many people were participating, mainly some of Tian Jing's best friends, as well as some relatives and old friends of her parents' business, adding up to only forty-something people.

It could be completely classified as a private "family social activity."

"What's inappropriate? I received a personal invitation from Ms. Tian."

Zheng Qiudong said, lighting up his phone screen, and showing the beautifully designed electronic invitation on it.

Mo Xiang Wan's expression became serious: "Does Chairman Tang know about this?"

"He probably doesn't," Zheng Qiudong shrugged, looking indifferent, "But he knows that Wu Kezhi and I are going to Yancheng. Speaking of which, aren't you the same, arranging a 'gift' without notifying him?"

"This is different—" Mo Xiang Wan subconsciously argued, "We originally planned to hold a pre-heating flash mob for Echo's new song, just happened to set the location in Yancheng. On the contrary, you, Qiudong, your purpose doesn't seem that pure."

Zheng Qiudong's eyes flickered, and he chuckled: "I personally think that Deju Renhe and Tian Jing are very compatible; after all, we are both deeply involved in the human resources field. My purpose is very simple, just wanting to help Chairman Tang share some worries and provide some help for his girlfriend's future career."

"Hehe, then get ready to face the possible targeting from Chairman Jin."

The hand Zheng Qiudong was holding the teacup shook, "Shouldn't go that far, right? I've looked into it; Tian Jing is a very obedient and smart girl,

and she is also studying psychology, so she must know how to get along with Chairman Jin, just like—Wen Ruan."

"This is different," Mo Xiang Wan said pointedly: "Wen Ruan is a smart but unambitious person, and she just happened to appear at the most suitable time. One such person is enough.

Do you think Tian Jing is also this kind of person? No matter who she finally leans toward, for you and me, it may not be a good thing."

The smile on Zheng Qiudong's face gradually faded, replaced by a sharpness of burning his bridges.

"Then let's gamble; anyway, Deju Renhe has reached the point where it has to change."

He is a person full of ambition.

Watching the Tang-Jin system expand rapidly, everyone is moving forward on this giant ship, sharing the fruits of victory.

And he, is not willing to just be a "logistics officer" providing fuel.

He wants to stand on the bridge, enter the most core cockpit,

Mo Xiang Wan looked at his appearance, knowing that persuasion was useless, so she didn't say anything more.

She stood up and said: "I'm going to make a call to rearrange tomorrow's 'activities'."

After speaking, she turned and left.

While walking, she had already dialed the number of the person in charge of Shengtang Security.

Originally, she thought this was just an interesting birthday party.

At most, it was just various forces tacitly sending gifts, expressing their stance, and making good connections,

but now, a bunch of people are going down to the field in person.

This is no longer a simple birthday party, but a small, informal "internal gathering" of the "Tang-Jin Family Office."

If it spreads out, it may cause unpredictable influence.

Especially regarding Tang Song's personal information, Chairman Jin and Ms. Ouyang have always been extremely sensitive and cautious.

Tang Song's high-profile appearance at the "Investors' Night" last time, coupled with the subsequent 10 billion US dollar capital injection from Rongliu Capital, should have caused a huge uproar in the media and financial circles.

It was precisely because Chairman Jin, Ms. Ouyang, and Tang Zong Entertainment used huge resources behind the scenes to forcibly suppress all information that could be leaked.

Not letting Tang Song's photos appear in any headline news that could shock the Asia-Pacific region.

But even so, in the industry circle, some information about Tang Song had already been circulating privately.

In order to prevent any accidents and avoid causing big trouble, one must be cautious.

It just happens that the flash mob of the Echo girl group can also serve as a cover, reducing the influence as much as possible.

Lanfeng International Hotel, 23rd floor, private banquet hall.

Hotel staff in unified uniforms shuttled back and forth, some carefully adjusting the lighting and sound, and some placing exquisite decorations on the dining tables.

The entire banquet hall was dominated by soft champagne gold and elegant rice white, looking both romantic and luxurious.

The hotel's banquet department manager was accompanying Sorry Xiao Jing, reporting the details of the layout to her in a low voice from time to time, and asking if there were any places that needed adjustment.

"Adjust the lighting to be softer, I don't like it too bright."

"And the dessert table over there, let the back kitchen prepare some extra low-calorie mousse and fruit tarts; some of my friends are on a diet recently."

Just then, a familiar shout came from behind: "Jingjing—" Sorry Xiao Jing turned her head and saw her mother, Chen Man, walking toward her with a few fashionably dressed noble ladies.

Besides them, there was also her best friend Qin Hua.

"Mom, Aunt Wang, Aunt Li—"

Sorry Xiao Jing instantly changed into a sweet and obedient smile and greeted them.

"Oh my, our Jingjing is really as beautiful as a little fairy today."

"Haven't seen her for a few months, Sorry Xiao Jing is even more beautiful."

Several aunts grabbed her arm, looked her up and down, and praised with a smile.

Chen Man looked at her precious daughter, her eyes full of pride and love.

Sorry Xiao Jing accompanied them to chat for a while, coaxing the aunts to be happy.

She then said casually: "Mom, you take a few aunts to look around first and give some improvement suggestions. I'll discuss some details of tomorrow's activity arrangements with Huahua."

"Good, good, good, you go ahead and get busy." Chen Man responded with a smile and led the crowd inside.

Sorry Xiao Jing gave a wink to the banquet department manager on the side, who immediately understood and walked up respectfully.

Started acting as a guide for Chen Man and her party.

The noise left.

Sorry Xiao Jing looked at her best friend with burning eyes and asked directly: "Huahua, the matter I asked you to investigate, is there a result?"

Qin Hua said unhurriedly: "That Ding Furong, I checked, he is a college classmate of a small assistant in the President's Office, taking the ordinary internal recommendation channel. That assistant saw his resume was not bad, and it just happened there was a vacant position, so he arranged him over. It's just a coincidence, nothing special."

"Oh? Which assistant is it?"

"Hehe, even if I tell you, you won't know. By the way, Sorry Xiao Jing, is your evening dress ready? I just want to try it, if it's beautiful, I'll order a set too." Qin Hua tried to change the subject.

"Huahua, I am very seriously talking to you about this matter, don't brush me off." Sorry Xiao Jing's tone was still calm, but her eyes became sharp, "What is the name of that assistant?"

Because the internal recommendation process is submitted directly from the President's Office Administrative Office to the HR side, Qin Hua certainly knows who it is specifically.

"Sorry Xiao Jing, let's end this matter here!" Qin Hua's face also sank, "If your boyfriend really has an opinion,

let him come to find me. Or, wait until tomorrow's birthday party, and I'll talk to him about this matter face to face."

Sorry Xiao Jing's eyes narrowed slightly, "So your meaning—is to go against me?"

"I—" Qin Hua's lips moved, her eyes flickering, "Sorry Xiao Jing, I just think your boyfriend is too willful, now Zhongcheng Group is—"

"Stop!" Sorry Xiao Jing interrupted her directly, "I don't want to hear this nonsense anymore."

Qin Hua's face became somewhat ugly, and she was just about to say something more.

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

Glancing at the caller ID, Qin Hua said in a low voice: "It's Liang Yufan and the others who have arrived, let's talk about this topic later, let's go out and pick them up first."

Sorry Xiao Jing looked at her evasive eyes, didn't speak, and walked out with big strides.

On the other side.

Chen Man, who was admiring the layout of the banquet hall, suddenly

Sorry Xiao Jing looked at her evasive eyes, said nothing, and strode directly outside.

On the other side.

Chen Man, who was admiring the layout of the banquet hall, suddenly had a figure appear beside her.

"Chen Nushi, good afternoon."

Chen Man turned her head and saw a middle-aged man in a dark suit with a refined temperament.

She was a VIP member of the Lanfeng International Hotel and naturally recognized him.

The hotel's GM (General Manager), Qiao Anji: "Mr. Qiao, hello. Is there something you need?"

"Chen Nushi, I apologize for the intrusion." Qiao Anji wore an impeccable smile. "Regarding some special procedures for tomorrow's birthday party, I have some details I would like to discuss with you privately. I wonder if it is convenient for you to sit for a moment in the VIP lounge next door?"

Chen Man's heart stirred; she vaguely sensed that things were not simple.

Qiao Anji was the general manager of the entire hotel. Although her daughter's birthday party was considered a large client, it wasn't prestigious enough to warrant him personally coming over to arrange every single procedure.

She greeted her friends and followed Qiao Anji to the quiet VIP lounge.

Pushing open the door, she saw a man and a woman sitting on the sofa.

Seeing her enter, the two immediately stood up.

Qiao Anji immediately introduced them: "This is Ms. Tian's mother, Chen Nushi Man."

Chen Man looked at them suspiciously. The middle-aged woman among them, who was dressed in a capable manner and had an outstanding temperament, took the initiative to reach out and smiled:

"Hello, Chen Nushi. Let me introduce myself. I am the Artist Management Director of Tang Zong Entertainment, Xi Meng, and also the person in charge of the Echo girl group."

"Tang Zong Entertainment? Echo girl group?" Chen Man exclaimed in surprise.

She had naturally heard of the Echo girl group; they were currently the top, red-hot girl idol group in the country.

They were affiliated with the country's largest entertainment group, Tang Zong Entertainment!

She had even used her connections in the past to get front-row tickets to accompany her daughter to see their concert.

She never expected to meet the person in charge of this girl group here, who was also a high-level executive at Tang Zong Entertainment.

The surprise on Chen Man's face quickly faded, replaced by a perfectly appropriate look of confusion.

She shook hands with the other party, "May I ask, Director Xi, what is the matter?"

Xi Meng smiled, "It's like this, Chen Nushi. Echo girl group's new album will be released next month. As a warm-up, Tang Zong Entertainment and an official platform have jointly planned a special project called 'StarlightForU'."

"We plan to randomly select a stranger's birthday party and have Echo drop in on the scene to perform a global premiere flash mob of their new song."

"As it happens, the scale, environment, and timing of Ms. Tian's birthday party perfectly meet our requirements."

"So we would like to venture to ask, would you be willing to accept this special gift from Echo and Tang Zong Entertainment?"

"I think, for your daughter, this will also be an unforgettable and grand birthday blessing."

Hearing this, Chen Man's heartbeat began to accelerate uncontrollably.

Her daughter was already a fan of Echo. Now, at her most important birthday party, the top-tier girl group would perform the global premiere of their new song here. This was more than just a surprise; it was an incredible display of prestige!

Chen Man took a deep breath, suppressing the immense surprise in her heart, and her face returned to the elegance and composure befitting a noble lady.

"Director Xi is too polite. It is our honor to receive the favor of Tang Zong Entertainment and Echo. If there is anything we need to cooperate with,"

"please do not hesitate to speak."

"Thank you for your understanding, Chen Nushi. We only have one small request—in order to ensure the best 'surprise' effect for this flash mob,"

"we hope that before this happens, it can be kept completely confidential from all guests, including Ms. Tian Jing."

"I certainly understand that." Chen Man nodded immediately, "Absolutely confidential."

Xi Meng smiled with satisfaction, then turned to the side and introduced:

"This is Mr. Wang Zhengze, General Manager of Sheng Tang Security (Yan Province) Company. Because of the participation of the Echo girl group, in order to ensure the safety and privacy of all distinguished guests at the scene, all security work for tomorrow's banquet, including the on-site service staff, will be fully taken over by the Sheng Tang Security team."

Wang Zhengze nodded at the appropriate time and said: "Hello, Chen Nushi. Please rest assured, we have many years of deep cooperation experience with Lanfeng International Hotel,"

"and the hotel's original security system was maintained by our company."

Qiao Anji, who was on the side, also chimed in.

Chen Man took a deep breath and nodded solemnly: "Okay, everything will be arranged according to your plans!"

Sheng Tang Security!

She certainly knew that they were the country's top provider of comprehensive security services!

They had partnerships with many large domestic enterprises.

Her daughter's birthday party would not only have a red-hot first-tier girl group performing, but also have a top security company providing all-around protection!

For the Tian family, who were currently in a precarious situation, this was also an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their own "foundation" and "connections" to the outside world!

Especially since top young talents like Lin Jingming and Meng Chuan would also be attending tomorrow night.

Thinking of this, Chen Man felt her back straighten quite a bit.

She had originally been worried that the weight wasn't enough and had specifically invited some of her own friends to bolster the scene.

This "huge display of prestige" that had fallen from the sky was simply a timely gift!