Chapter 634: Liu Qingning and Shen Yu Yan

Before Tang Maolin could recover from his immense shock, the principal of No. 1 Middle School, Liu Zengyin, had already arrived before Tang Song with a nervous expression.

He took the initiative to reach out his hand and said, "Hello to you both, student Tang Song, student Liu Qingning. I've kept you waiting for a long time."

Tang Song politely shook his hand: "Hello, Liu Xiaozhang."

"Liu Xiaozhang." Liu Qingning also smiled sweetly.

Liu Zengyin turned to the side, his tone enthusiastic to the point of excitement, and introduced them: "Let me introduce you two. This is the Secretary of the Jing County Committee, Zhang Chengming.

Secretary Zhang, this is the outstanding alumnus who graduated from our No. 1 Middle School, Tang Song. This is the county's top scorer in the college entrance exam that year, Liu Qingning." Upon hearing Liu Zengyin's introduction, the expressions of Tang Jianying and Xu Feng froze instantly, their faces filled with bewilderment and helplessness.

What was going on? Why had the county officials come in person?

On the other side, Li Qiaoling was already dumbfounded.

Although she did not work within the system, because of Tang Maolin, she naturally paid attention to such things.

She was somewhat familiar with the county's main leaders, and at this moment, staring blankly at this incredible scene, she felt as if her brain had stopped functioning.

"Hello, Secretary Zhang." Tang Song wore a smile on his face and took the initiative to reach out his hand.

Zhang Chengming immediately stepped forward, gripped Tang Song's hand firmly with both hands, and shook it cordially.

His voice was loud and infectious: "Hello, Chairman Tang. I have heard of the great name of Rongliu Capital like thunder! I never imagined that

the person steering this capital giant would be a young talent from our Jing County. Truly, heroes emerge from the youth. Our Jing County has good mountains and good water; it really knows how to nurture people!"

Zhang Chengming's face wore the kind of smile full of appreciation and enthusiasm that an elder has when meeting an excellent junior.

Tang Song responded with a smile: "Secretary Zhang, you flatter me. I am just a native of Jing County, and I am truly happy to see my hometown changing with each passing day."

"Young people like you, who have ability and vision, are the greatest hope for the future of our hometown!" Zhang Chengming patted the back of his hand firmly. "I heard that you and student Qingning were returning to your alma mater to attend the school anniversary. As elders, it is only right and proper that we come to welcome you in person."

As he spoke, he introduced the people behind him to Tang Song one by one.

Following the warm exchange of pleasantries between the two sides,

Tang Maolin finally began to recover his senses.

He looked at his own nephew, who was being cordially addressed as "Chairman Tang" by Secretary Zhang and surrounded by a group of county leaders like stars around the moon. His throat moved involuntarily, and his face flushed with extreme excitement.

He did not know what "Rongliu Capital" was, nor did he understand what a "capital giant" was, but having spent many years in the system, he could judge from the recent titles and the almost humble attitude of the county leaders that

this nephew of his was extraordinary.

He had originally come with the mentality of just trying his luck, thick-skinned enough to ask for help, but he never expected that the "deity" he was seeking help from would be so significant!

The pleasantries concluded.

Tang Song introduced the few people behind him: "Secretary Zhang, this is my father, Tang Jianying. This is my mother, Xu Feng."

"Hello."

"Hello, Secretary Zhang." Xu Feng and Tang Jianying greeted them hurriedly.

Even now, they were still somewhat unclear about the situation.

They had originally thought that Liu Xiaozhang from No. 1 Middle School was coming, but a bunch of county leaders had arrived instead.

Although they did not work within the system, they had heard of the local parents' officials.

"This is my uncle, Tang Maolin, and my aunt, Li Qiaoling."

Seeing Tang Song introduce him, Tang Maolin trembled all over, immediately realizing that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

He stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "Hello, Secretary Zhang, I am Tang Maolin. At the 'Optimizing the Business Environment' thematic meeting organized by the county last month, I had the honor of hearing your report. I currently work in the Planning Section of the County Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau."

Hearing "Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau," Zhang Chengming's eyes lit up, and he immediately said with a smile: "Oh, hello, Maolin. The Planning Section is very important. The blueprint for our county's future urban construction will all depend on you frontline cadres to draw it stroke by stroke."

These high-EQ words both pointed out the importance of his department and gave him full affirmation.

Tang Maolin only felt a wave of heat rush to his head, and his voice trembled slightly: "Thank you for your encouragement, Secretary. We will definitely do our best and not live up to the expectations of the County Committee."

Immediately, his gaze turned to Tang Song, his heart surging.

Originally, he had only come to pay a visit, harboring a wishful "request."

He had even thought that even if Tang Song were willing to help, he would have to inquire everywhere and entrust people to pass the word.

But the scene before him made him feel as if he were in a dream.

Tang Song didn't need to say anything at all; as long as he was casually introduced here, he could leave an impression in front of the Secretary.

And the weight of being "remembered" was often more useful than human relationships painstakingly cultivated for ten or eight years.

He swallowed secretly, feeling his chest burning.

Without knowing it, he had actually gained a big backer.

In the Quancheng Municipal Government Building, inside a high-standard reception room set up temporarily,

Shen Yu Yan sat upright on the sofa to the side, with a cup of steaming clear tea in front of her.

A proper and calm smile hung on her face as she listened carefully to the introduction from the mayor's secretary opposite her.

Since arriving in Quancheng at noon, she had officially engaged in work docking with the Municipal Government Office in the capacity of 【Special Assistant to the Chairman of Rongliu Capital】.

During this half-day, the courtesy she received could be called "super VIP."

The city not only arranged an independent suite at the Guest House and the highest-standard reception luncheon for her, but she was also accompanied by the mayor's secretary, Wang Tao, throughout the entire process.

From the detailed flow of tomorrow's school anniversary ceremony and the list of accompanying city leaders to the time nodes of every link, the other party communicated everything to her in detail.

And they repeatedly consulted her opinions, keeping their posture very low.

This feeling of being recognized and feared by the center of power kept her in a state of "semi-climax" at all times.

Her spirit was high, and her performance became increasingly outstanding.

She felt that she was born to wander in such occasions.

Near evening,

Shen Yu Yan came to an independent lounge, trying hard to calm her surging thoughts.

In her mind, she was rapidly reviewing all the information she had obtained this afternoon.

Unlike Lin Empress Mu Xue, she was not obsessed with superficial pomp but was more keen on exploring the most essential power logic behind the pomp.

The reason why the Quancheng Municipal Government showed such super-standard importance to her and Tang Song was definitely not just because of that "ten billion US dollars" bait.

And in the seemingly casual chat with Secretary Wang Tao just now, relying on her keen sense of smell and information capture ability, she had already roughly pieced together the whole picture.

Quancheng, and even the entire Yan Province, was facing the huge growing pains of industrial upgrading.

Traditional heavy industry had excess capacity, while emerging industries were slow to form scale, leading to tight local finances year-round and weak economic growth.

And Tang Song and the capital empire behind him happened to hold a "trump card" that the Mayor of Quancheng could not refuse.

That was the 【Xuanji Light Realm】 project about to be launched.

This huge project, jointly promoted by Tang Yi Precision and Qingning Technology, representing the "next generation human-computer interaction entrance," was selecting core hardware foundries and supply chain partners nationwide.

And 【Rongliu Capital】 happened to be one of the most important A-round financing lead investors for this project.

Coincidentally, the entire Yan Province, due to Tang Yi Precision's industrial layout in the surrounding area in the early years, happened to possess the complete industrial foundation and supporting industrial chain to undertake this top-tier capacity.

If this top-tier capacity, which concerned the technological trend of the next ten years, could be kept locally through Tang Song's line, it would be a huge political achievement worthy of being recorded in history for the manufacturing upgrading, the formation of high-tech industrial clusters, and even the hundred-billion-level tax revenue and employment positions of the entire Yan Province.

Moreover, 【Rongliu Capital】's hundred-billion mother fund was also very large, and this was solid capital.

If even a small portion could be landed in Quancheng through the establishment of a regional sub-fund, it would instantly revitalize the entire local venture capital ecosystem.

Having figured all this out, Shen Yu Yan let out a long breath, a scorching light flashing in the depths of her eyes like never before.

The position she was in now was not just a simple "assistant," but the most critical "hub" connecting the three power sectors of top-tier capital, cutting-edge technology, and local government.

She liked this feeling, incomparably obsessed with it.

Even just imagining the possible scenes in the future made her feel a wave of tidal heat in the depths of her body.

She squeezed her slender thighs wrapped in silk stockings.

After organizing her thoughts again, she finally took out her phone and quickly dialed Tang Song's number.

"Hello, Chairman Tang, I have already finished docking all the processes here at the Municipal Government. Tomorrow, Mayor Li will lead a team personally and arrive one hour before the start of the school anniversary ceremony to have a brief private meeting with you."

She paused and added: "As for the school anniversary activity itself, Mayor Li will only make a symbolic appearance. After all, with his status, it is not very appropriate for him to stand on the stage for a county-level middle school's anniversary for too long."

"Hmm, thank you for your hard work, Shirley, the efficiency is very high."

"It's not hard work, serving Chairman Tang." Shen Yu Yan paused, her tone becoming ambiguous. "However, reports over the phone and email always feel like they lack a bit of temperature.

I am worried that some important details might not be conveyed properly. I will set off from Quancheng now to find you in Jing County and report to you in person.

By the way, let you check whether my work today is qualified~"

However, to her surprise, this time Tang Song did not tease her as usual.

Instead, he used an exceptionally solemn and business-like tone: "Okay. It's almost mealtime, just come over directly. We can just have a meal together and finalize the specific details in person."

"Okay, Chairman Tang." Shen Yu Yan's eye twitched, and a strong sense of frustration surged in her heart instantly.

She had originally thought that with Lin Empress Mu Xue, Qingqing, and the others not around, her taking the initiative to "rush thousands of miles" to his hometown was an excellent opportunity to close the distance and break through the ambiguous boundary.

But what was this now?

Why did it feel like she was more like a simple "tool person"?

A feeling of anxiety surged into her heart.

This hateful, aloof Sigma man!

He had almost fished her, this "scheming Yan," into a sharp-mouthed fish!

She walked out of the lounge and said goodbye to the municipal government leaders.

Mayor's secretary Wang Tao personally sent her downstairs and opened the door of the black Audi A6L with municipal license plates for her. Shen Yu Yan bent down gracefully to sit in, saying goodbye again.

The car started slowly and merged steadily into the city traffic as the lights came on.

Shen Yu Yan leaned back in the spacious rear seat, watching the unfamiliar night view of Quancheng flying backward outside the window, but her thoughts drifted to another place.

Her hometown, Luocheng.

That city which also belonged to the third tier but carried all her youthful memories.

In the three years since graduating from university, for the sake of that ambition unwilling to be ordinary, she only hurried back for a few days every Chinese New Year.

Saying she didn't miss home or her parents would be a lie.

Wait a little longer, wait a little longer, wait until she had completely established a firm foothold in Rongliu Capital, wait until her relationship with Tang Song could take that most critical step forward. By then, she must return home in glory!

Not only that, there were 【Gongying Technology】, 【Mingjian Capital】, Ren Mingyuan, Wang Yu Bo—she wouldn't let any of them go!

It's funny to say, ever since Rongliu Capital became famous, that hypocrite Ren Mingyuan had said many soft words to her in private, with every line full of seeking peace and flattery.

Unfortunately, if apologies were useful, what would the police be for?

Heh.

If she didn't trample 【Gongying Technology】 completely under her feet and let Ren Mingyuan and the others taste that kind of despair of having no way out,

how could she vent this bad breath smoothly?

The night grew deeper, and the car drove out of Quancheng's urban area.

Shen Yu Yan opened WeChat and left a message for Tang Song: "Chairman Tang, I will arrive in Jing County in about twenty minutes."

After a moment.

"Buzz buzz buzz—"

【Tang Song: Hongyun Restaurant. map】

【Tang Song: "Just come here directly, I'll be there soon."】

After replying quickly, Shen Yu Yan told the driver, unable to help but reveal a bright smile on her face.

Finally going to meet.

Tang Song, watch how I capture you tonight!

Around 6 PM.

The black Audi A6L passed through the slightly narrow streets of the county town and stopped slowly in front of a detached small building with warm yellow lights.

Shen Yu Yan pushed open the car door and got out.

The cold air of early winter rushed toward her.

She tightened the cashmere suit on her body and walked into the seemingly elegant restaurant with elegant steps.

Inside the restaurant, it was full of warm and lively fireworks,

Shen Yu Yan's expectant gaze swept across the lobby quickly.

Almost without the slightest pause, it locked precisely onto the figure in the corner by the window.

The restaurant's warm ceiling light spilled obliquely from above his head, casting a soft and distinct layer of light and shadow on his three-dimensional and deep facial features.

He was not wearing those powerful formal clothes from the past, but was just casually wearing a mint green turtleneck cashmere sweater.

The simple combination set off his perfect body proportions of broad shoulders and narrow waist, as well as his healthy and fair skin tone, even more.

He was leaning to the side, one hand casually resting on the window sill, seemingly saying something to someone, with a touch of pure and warm smile on the corner of his mouth that she had never seen before.

Pure and warm smile.

Seemingly noticing her figure, Tang Song slowly turned his head,

His deep and clear eyes were full of tenderness.

A strong, numbing electric current rushed from her tailbone to the top of her head, making her legs uncontrollably go slightly soft.

This was Tang Song as she had never seen him before.

She had also never thought that she would see such a clean, warm, and reassuring fireworks atmosphere from him.

Her heartbeat began to accelerate, Shen Yu Yan pursed her lips lightly, and mist floated in her eyes.

Immediately, the expression on her face froze.

Her gaze shifted slightly to the left, and she saw the cute girl sitting opposite Tang Song.

She was wearing a women's turtleneck sweater of the same style as Tang Song, and her long black hair was neatly tied into a refreshing high ponytail.

Her full and plump chest supported a breathtaking arc.

A standard baby-faced, big-breasted beauty.

Their eyes met.

A smile appeared on the girl's face, and her eyes curved into two beautiful crescents.

Shen Yu Yan instantly felt cold from head to toe.

She had originally thought that this was Tang Song inviting her alone to eat at a restaurant in his hometown.

She had even carefully designed some small tips for this to inadvertently close the distance.

But she never expected that there would be someone else here.

Moreover, looking at the girl's attire and the atmosphere between her and Tang Song, there was no doubt that this was also his woman.

A brand-new woman she had never heard of and never seen before.

She finally understood that Tang Song's gentle expression just now was not for her at all.

A strong emotion, mixed with jealousy and frustration, instantly gripped her heart.

However, this emotion only lasted for a few seconds.

Shen Yu Yan forcibly suppressed all the waves in her heart, and a flawless smile hung on her face again.

She walked over with elegant and calm steps.

"Chairman Tang, good evening." Her voice was gentle and proper. "So you have guests, I didn't disturb you, did I?"

Before Tang Song could speak, the girl opposite had already stood up on her own initiative.

She was not tall, but because of her body proportions and temperament, she appeared exceptionally upright.

"Hello, my name is Liu Qingning, and I am Tang Song's girlfriend. You must be Assistant Shen, right? Very happy to meet you."

Shen Yu Yan's eye twitched, but she still maintained a smile on her face.

She reached out her hand to shake the other party's lightly, her voice gentle: "Hello, Miss Liu. I am Chairman Tang's special assistant, Shen Yu Yan, you can just call me Shen Yu Yan."

"Shen Yu Yan, sit down quickly, haven't you eaten yet? Look at the menu, add whatever you want to eat."

Liu Qingning greeted her enthusiastically, her pair of bright big eyes looking her up and down.

Shen Yu Yan sat down in the seat next to her. "Thank you, no need, I ate quite a lot at noon, just eat a little bit simply in the evening. Coming here this time is mainly to report work to Chairman Tang."

"Work matters are not urgent, let's eat first."

"Hmm, thank you, Miss Liu."

"No need to be so polite, just call me Qingning."

"Er—" Shen Yu Yan looked at Tang Song diagonally opposite, nodding lightly. "Okay, thank you Qingning."

The atmosphere of the meal was full of subtle tension.

Liu Qingning and Tang Song were like the most ordinary pair of lovers in love, natural and intimate.

She would help Tang Song pick the bones out of the fish and then put it into his bowl.

He would also help her peel shrimp shells and pass tissues.

From time to time, the two would look at each other and smile, or play and tease each other because of some boring little things.

That atmosphere of lovers full of life was so rich it almost overflowed.

Tang Song was like a competent perfect boyfriend, full of patience and doting on his girlfriend.

Shen Yu Yan's eyes turned green, sitting uncomfortably.

Good fellow, this is calling me over to be killed like a dog!

Poor her, running from so far away, desperately wanting to perform, fully prepared.

Halfway through the meal.

Liu Qingning stood up and said, "I'm going to the restroom."

After her figure disappeared, Tang Song looked at Shen Yu Yan. "Thank you for your hard work, Shirley, making you work overtime on the weekend and run this trip. I received your email, it was done very well."

"Thank you for the compliment, Chairman Tang."

Shen Yu Yan looked at Tang Song's handsome face and bit her lip.

This suddenly appearing Liu Qingning really gave her a completely different feeling.

She had never been so envious and jealous of Tang Song's woman; she could feel that it was true love, and very pure.

In her heart, a strong impulse for adventure and a competitive spirit suddenly surged.

She glanced in the direction of the restroom, confirming that Liu Qingning's back had completely disappeared.

Then, she calmly struggled her foot wrapped in black silk stockings out of her high heels.

Under the restaurant table, there was a thick carpet, which could cover up all the sounds.

"Chairman Tang." She began to report work in a low voice while leaning forward slightly. "Regarding the arrangements for tomorrow's school anniversary, I suggest—"

Her words were still continuing, and that foot with body temperature under the table had already flexibly landed on Tang Song's calf.

Her toes slid lightly on his muscle lines through the fabric of his suit trousers tentatively.

Tang Song's body paused slightly, and he exhaled lightly.

Looking at the calm and professional Shen Yu Yan opposite her, and feeling the subtle, lingering provocation beneath the table,

a strange feeling surged into his heart.

It must be said, School Beauty Shen really knows how to play.

Their eyes met, Shen Yu Yan pursed her plump lips and showed a professional perfect smile to Tang Song.

After a moment, when Liu Qingning's figure reappeared in her line of sight.

Shen Yu Yan gently withdrew her foot and continued to report work, as if nothing had happened.

"Mayor Li wants to meet you, if I'm not mistaken, it should be because of 【Xuanji Light Realm】—"

After she finished reporting work.

Liu Qingning smiled and began to show affection with Tang Song again.

Shen Yu Yan's legs twisted under the table, and that restless heart that had just been suppressed emerged again.

This time, she extended her foot under the hidden tablecloth right in front of Liu Qingning.

In her heart, an indescribable feeling surged.

Is this the kind of NTR pleasure that Qingqing mentioned?

So strange... but so cool. Terrible! Could it be that I, like Xiao Jing, have some special fetish?

In order to divert her increasingly dangerous divergent thinking, Shen Yu Yan turned slightly to the side.

She smiled and said to Liu Qingning: "Qingning, your name is really nice. It reminds me of a phenomenal enterprise that has been particularly popular recently called 'Qingning Technology'."

Liu Qingning's action of picking up food for Tang Song paused, and she blinked playfully: "What a coincidence, I work at this company."

"Oh? Such a coincidence?" Shen Yu Yan asked curiously: "Then what kind of work do you do there?"

She was truly curious about Liu Qingning to the extreme at this moment.

She wanted to know what kind of background this girl, who suddenly popped up and could make Tang Song reveal that rare tenderness, actually had.

Liu Qingning looked at Tang Song opposite, and the corner of her mouth hooked into an inexplicable arc. "I am the person in charge of Qingmi AI."

The smile on Shen Yu Yan's face instantly froze, and she took a deep breath. "This—"

She naturally knew what this sentence meant.

"Qingmi AI" was definitely the hottest App in the tech circle this year, with over 100 million users in just a few months, already standing firmly at the threshold of the unicorn level.

Even she herself was a loyal user.

And Liu Qingning was actually the person in charge of this product?!

Looking at this girl opposite with a youthful appearance, gentle and fresh,

Shen Yu Yan's breathing became disordered, and the foot under the table was put down involuntarily.

Immediately after, as if she suddenly remembered something, her eyelids jumped wildly.

"I remember now." Shen Yu Yan's voice even carried some dryness. "【Xuanji Light Realm】 project, you... you are also a participant? I seem to have seen your name in the news—"

When organizing project materials these past two days, she had seen the name "Liu Qingning."

It was just that she hadn't been able to connect the two.

Liu Qingning put down her chopsticks.

"It seems that just as Tang Song said, Assistant Shen is really dedicated to work. Just now I heard you mention that the Quancheng Municipal Government wants to land the hardware foundry of 【Xuanji Light Realm】 in Yan Province? Coincidentally, if nothing goes wrong, this project 【Xuanji Light Realm】 will also be in my charge.

And you are the assistant to the Chairman of Rongliu Capital, so in the future, perhaps there will be many connections between us."

She paused, took out her phone, clicked on the WeChat QR code, and handed it to Shen Yu Yan.

Looking at the sharp light that appeared for the first time in the watery big eyes of the sexy and beautiful Assistant Shen beside her, "Let's add WeChat, Shen Yu Yan."

At that moment, Shen Yu Yan felt as if she had been heavily pressed by an invisible big mountain, and even breathing became somewhat difficult.

【Qingmi AI】, 【Xuanji Light Realm】—

How is this possible? How old is she?! ===== CHAPTER 635 =====