Chapter 638

The welcoming applause slowly faded away.

Just as Wen Ruan's inner storm was raging, Jin Meixiao's gaze calmly moved away from her and scanned the room again.

Subsequently, she sat down elegantly, her spine straight, hands slightly folded on the tabletop; every movement was impeccable.

"Let's begin."

Her voice was calm and pleasant, echoing clearly in everyone's ears through the embedded microphone system.

However, when her voice fell, Ouyang Xianyue opposite her did not seem to have any intention of entering the agenda immediately.

Instead, she turned slightly to face the room.

She took the initiative to speak in a gentle yet equally weighty voice:

"Before starting today's agenda, I think we should first let everyone formally get to know our new partner. I presume you have all received the email information; starting today, Ms. Wen Ruan will formally join our Advisory Committee and become one of its core advisors."

She cast a soothing and kind look at Wen Ruan, who was still looking slightly nervous beside her.

Then she turned her gaze toward the area behind her where the Advisory Committee was located.

"Next, let the members of the Advisory Committee introduce themselves."

Wen Ruan immediately sat up straight, her expression becoming serious and earnest.

Previously, Ouyang Xianyue and Luo Bin had given her some introductions to 【Tang Jin】.

She knew that the core circle of the entire Tang Jin was divided into three major segments: the Family Council, the Executive Committee, and the Strategic and Risk Advisory Committee.

Jin Meixiao and Ouyang Xianyue were both members of the Council.

Jin Meixiao was the Chair of the Executive Committee,

and while Ms. Ouyang was the Vice Chair, she also concurrently served as the Chair of the Advisory Committee.

As for her, in addition to attending as a 【Special Advisory Seat】, she would also join the Advisory Committee to serve as an advisor in the media field.

Jin Meixiao's eyes narrowed imperceptibly.

She glanced faintly at Ouyang Xianyue opposite her, who was calmly "asserting her sovereignty," but said nothing more.

Zheng Qiudong, sitting opposite, chose to be the first to stand up after glancing in Jin Mi Shu's direction.

He faced Wen Ruan with a warm and professional smile: "Welcome, Wen Ruan. I am also a member of the Advisory Committee, Zheng Qiudong, mainly responsible for human capital strategy and global organizational structure planning."

"Thank you, Director Zheng."

Immediately after, Luo Bin also stood up.

He nodded slightly toward Wen Ruan: "Welcome, Wen Ruan. Luo Bin, I am mainly responsible for legal compliance and transaction structure risk assessment on a global scale."

They had all dealt with Wen Ruan before, but their attitude this time was exceptionally solemn.

Because they all knew that Wen Ruan was attending this time in the capacity of "representing Tang Song."

Her arrival injected new variables into this turbulent family.

Wen Ruan hurriedly responded: "Thank you, Lawyer Luo."

Subsequently, other members of the Advisory Committee began to stand up one after another to give brief self-introductions.

Wen Ruan's eyes were almost not enough to take it all in, and her inner shock was beyond measure.

She didn't recognize most of them, but every person's background was terrifyingly impressive.

There was the gray-haired former Chief Economist for Goldman Sachs Asia, responsible for "global macro-strategic risk";

there was a top scholar from Harvard Business School responsible for "investee company operations and integration risk";

there was even a sharp-tempered geopolitical risk advisor who was said to be from the former Mossad—every one of these people was someone she could only admire in financial news and top-tier forums in the past.

And now, they had all become her "colleagues."

Or even—one could say, her "subordinates."

Because she knew very well that her "Special Advisory Seat" was a core committee member on par with Zheng Qiudong and Luo Bin, with power surpassing other ordinary advisors.

At this moment, she also understood Ms. Ouyang's words from before.

Entering the family office.

Meant that she had obtained a "status" recognized by the entire system.

It could even influence the direction of this massive institution to a certain extent.

This realization made Wen Ruan feel immense pressure, but also allowed her to truly touch the contours of power for the first time.

Just as the Advisory Committee's introduction session ended and the room returned to silence.

Jin Mi Shu put down the water cup in her hand, emitting a crisp sound.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to her again.

She didn't look at the agenda documents in front of her, but slowly swept her cold gaze across the room.

"Next, we enter the formal meeting." Her voice was not loud, but it seemed to carry a power capable of penetrating the heart, "Recently, the Federal Reserve's balance sheet reduction process has been more aggressive than we expected; the structural inflation brought about by the European energy crisis has also shown no signs of easing—but chaos often also means opportunity."

She cast her gaze toward a German-descended middle-aged man wearing glasses in the outer seating area.

"Stefan, let's start with 'Project Atlas'."

The person called Stefan, the head of Tang Jin's European office, stood up immediately.

On the conference room's giant screen, a complex dynamic map containing global shipping routes and industrial chain distribution lit up.

"Okay, Mira. Currently, through our infrastructure fund, we have completed the acquisition of controlling or priority usage rights for a total of seven deep-water ports and eleven inland logistics hubs surrounding three emerging manufacturing core areas: Guadalajara in Mexico, Haiphong in Vietnam, and Batam in Indonesia—"

Wen Ruan, sitting in her seat, listened with a racing heart.

After all, she was no novice; having worked in the media field for many years and now being a director of Nebula International Group,

she naturally had a basic understanding of the global macroeconomic situation.

This so-called "Project Atlas" was essentially a hedging strategy that 【Tang Jin】 had begun laying out three years ago, targeting the "decentralization" of the global supply chain.

This was no longer simple commercial investment; this was practically placing pieces on the world's great chessboard.

Silently invading the throat of future global trade.

For the first time, she realized so truly that when the scale of capital becomes large enough,

what it pursues is no longer simple financial returns, but a form of intangible power capable of influencing world order.

After Stefan's report ended, Jin Mi Shu nodded slightly and then threw out the first topic:

"Does anyone have any thoughts on the next phase of 'Project Atlas'?"

Ouyang Xianyue was the first to speak, her voice graceful and sharp: "Ports and logistics alone are just channels. Only by building our own industrial parks and keeping technical standards, production processes, and even labor agreements in our own hands can we truly turn this supply chain into our moat."

"I hold a reserved opinion." A member of the Executive Committee retorted: "Ms. Ouyang's vision is grand, but I personally think the timing is not yet ripe. Large-scale heavy asset investment will greatly increase our operating costs and geopolitical risks—I suggest continuing to infiltrate and control using the existing light-asset model."

Subsequently, several other executives stood up to speak, some supporting, some opposing.

In the conference room, the atmosphere instantly became somewhat subtle.

Wen Ruan could clearly feel that this was not a simple dispute of viewpoints, but a direct collision between two forces within the family office.

Finally, Jin Mi Shu slowly said: "For this matter, let the Advisory Committee first produce a detailed risk assessment report. We will conduct a final vote at the next annual meeting."

With a final word, she ended the debate.

For the next hour, the meeting proceeded efficiently and precisely.

The restructuring plan for the European carbon credit fund Zenith Capital was finalized; the investment portfolio in the North American semiconductor field was reviewed..."

No one said a word of nonsense, and no one dared to have the slightest slack.

Finally, when all regular agenda items were about to end, Ouyang Xianyue pressed the microphone switch in front of her.

The crisp "beep" instantly attracted everyone's attention.

She didn't speak immediately, but first cast her gaze toward Mo Xiang Wan in the second outer circle and nodded slightly at her.

Mo Xiang Wan understood and slowly stood up from her seat.

Ouyang Xianyue said in a measured voice:

"As our most important layout in the pan-entertainment media track, 【Tang Zong Entertainment】's future globalization strategy is crucial. At the same time, we are also actively promoting the strategic upgrade of another core asset, 【Nebula International】. I believe that Ms. Mo Xiang Wan, as Tang Zong's most core executor, is very necessary to attend our meetings so that our future decisions can be closer to the front line and have more execution efficiency."

She paused and looked at Jin Mi Shu, "I propose adding Mo Xiang Wan as a permanent advisor to the Advisory Committee. I think there should be no controversy about this, right?"

Previously, Ouyang Xianyue had proposed many times to let Su Yu herself join the family office, but every time it was strongly vetoed by Jin Dongshi for various reasons.

But this time was different.

Mo Xiang Wan's addition was something Tang Song had personally promised before leaving Yancheng.

As their eyes met, it was as if electric sparks were flashing in the air.

As she expected, Jin Meixiao was silent for a moment, but finally nodded slowly.

Her voice betrayed no emotion: "Of course, I have no objection."

Subsequently, Wu Kezhi, Wen Ruan, Zheng Qiudong, and others at the oval conference table began to express their positions.

This supplementary motion was formally passed without controversy.

Ouyang Xianyue nodded with satisfaction, leaning forward slightly, her expression becoming more solemn.

"I am very happy that our Advisory Committee can welcome two new members today—Wen Ruan of 【Nebula International】 and Mo Xiang Wan of 【Tang Zong Entertainment】."

"They are both top elites in the media and entertainment field."

"Since the talent is in place, I believe the matching capital and strategy must also keep up immediately."

"I propose that the family office take the lead in establishing a cultural industry fund with an initial scale of 10 billion US dollars to strategically integrate these two core cultural and entertainment assets within our system—"

Along with her narration, a massive global business ecosystem map appeared on the giant screen behind her, with 【Tang Zong Entertainment】's content matrix and 【Nebula International】's channel network as the dual cores.

Ouyang Xianyue had a calm smile on her exquisite face, her demeanor elegant, her voice gentle.

According to her proposal, this industry fund had two core missions.

On one hand, it would promote 【Tang Zong Entertainment】's core IP content to complete a global narrative reconstruction, accelerate the global media channel acquisition of 【Nebula International Group】, and push it toward listing.

On the other hand, it would accelerate the development of AI, AR, and other technologies in entertainment content.

Ouyang Xianyue's voice slowly stopped, and the conference room fell into an oppressive silence.

In fact, this was not the first time for a similar proposal.

Luo Bin and Zheng Qiudong exchanged a tacit glance at almost the same time, then simultaneously lowered their heads, pretending to be busy flipping through the documents in their hands.

Annie Kate's face showed an undisguised, excited smile, as if she were looking forward to a good show.

Wen Ruan's heart was racing, her full chest beneath her silk shirt heaving violently; she was so nervous that her palms were sweating.

Ouyang Xianyue's proposal was indeed tempting; for her, this was a step-up opportunity.

But she also knew that once it involved Su Yu and 【Tang Zong Entertainment】, it was equivalent to directly touching Jin Mi Shu's reverse scale!

What she feared most now was being caught in the middle of these two forces, caught in a dilemma.

Offending either side was not something she could bear.

However, unexpectedly to everyone, Jin Mi Shu did not show any displeasure this time.

Instead, she smiled and nodded, casting her gaze onto Wen Ruan.

"Wen Ruan, you are one of the core parties involved in Ms. Ouyang's proposal. As a 'Special Advisory Seat,' your opinion is very important to the Executive Committee. We would like to hear your thoughts first."

A subtle change appeared on Ouyang Xianyue's face, which was always calm.

Because this should have been her line.

According to her script, she should have been the one to lead, guiding Wen Ruan and Mo Xiang Wan to speak, thereby further establishing her side's dominant position in this new plan.

Everyone's gaze focused on Wen Ruan like a spotlight.

Looking at Ouyang Xianyue's expectant eyes, and then at Jin Dongshi's smile that seemed to see through everything, Wen Ruan's eyelids twitched wildly. She opened her full, moist lips, feeling her throat extremely dry.

Her mind raced.

A moment later, she spoke with difficulty: "This grand blueprint proposed by Ms. Ouyang makes me very shocked and full of expectations. But to be honest, I have just joined, and I am very unfamiliar with the overall strategy and investment logic within the family office, and I have never been exposed to the investment field. I am afraid I cannot provide valuable opinions with sufficient strategic height."

She lowered her posture extremely low, trying to use her "newcomer" status to dodge this battle of the gods.

Just as she was preparing to face the coming "pressure."

Jin Mi Shu suddenly chuckled, "That's true, it really is a bit difficult for you. Ouyang's vision is very brilliant, and I fully agree." The entire conference room instantly fell into a strange silence.

Zheng Qiudong and others subconsciously looked up, their eyes cast toward Jin Mi Shu in shock.

Wen Ruan blinked her charming big eyes, her heart jolting, feeling as if her brain had gone "poof."

(O_O)?!

What the hell, she just agreed like that?!

She really couldn't react in time.

She had clearly heard Ms. Ouyang and Luo Bin say before that Jin Dongshi's attitude toward Su Yu was extremely tough, not only refusing to let her enter the family office but also intentionally suppressing her in every aspect, from resources and channels to agenda arrangements.

And precisely because of this, Tang Zong Entertainment and Nebula International Group had never been able to truly complete their international layout over the years.

Jin Mi Shu folded her fingers, resting them quietly on the tabletop.

Her gaze was clear and bright, carrying an unevadable certainty.

"However, just as Wen Ruan said, she has never engaged in professional investment management, and neither has Xiang Wan. For a project of this scale,"

"if it were fully handed over to them to lead, it would be a bit risky."

She paused slightly, the corners of her lips curling into a faint arc.

"As it happens, I have been very interested in cultural entertainment media recently, and I even watched some interesting short dramas and novels a while ago. Since that's the case—then I will personally serve as the person in charge of this cultural industry fund."

In an instant, the air around the conference table seemed to freeze.

Zheng Qiudong's eyes flickered, instantly capturing the meaning behind it.

Luo Bin pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose but said nothing.

Ouyang Xianyue's expression remained graceful, but her long fingertips paused lightly on the folder.

In the brief silence, Annie suddenly spoke, her tone carrying her usual casualness and flamboyance:

"Oh, this is getting more and more interesting. Speaking of which, my personal family fund actually has some layouts in the entertainment and media sector, including film and television copyright libraries and streaming media cooperation. Since you, Mira, have decided to get into the game yourself, then I am very willing to join this game as well."

Ouyang Xianyue lifted her eyes slightly, looking at Annie, her smile gentle and appropriate, "Annie's joining will naturally allow this fund to play a better role. Thank you."

Wen Ruan's throat moved, and she sat stiffly there, her full peach-like buttocks shifting back and forth.

Jin Dongshi didn't play by the rules and directly snatched away Ms. Ouyang's script.

Next, there was no telling what kind of waves this would stir up.

Quancheng, Jingxian No. 1 High School.

Mayor Li Jiping had already left shortly after the ceremony began to prepare for the formal docking with Rongliu Capital in the afternoon.

At noon.

The 50th-anniversary ceremony concluded successfully amidst warm applause and the impassioned school anthem.

Tang Song was immediately surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd.

Former teachers surrounded him, nostalgically recalling his "interesting stories" from back then;

distinguished alumni attending the anniversary tried every possible way to get familiar with him;

local entrepreneurs respectfully handed over their business cards...

At the moment of taking a group photo with school leaders and teachers.

A crisp system prompt sounded in Tang Song's ears:

"Ding! Congratulations to the player, 【Partner - Wen Ruan】 cultivation plan task 3 【Emerging】 has been completed."

"【Partner - Wen Ruan】 growth progress +15%."

"【Partner - Wen Ruan】 obtained 【Special Item Pack * 1】."

Tang Song's movements paused, a trace of deep joy flashing in his eyes.

It seems the big sister far away in Singapore has gained quite a lot today.

Previously, through exclusive interviews in various top-tier magazine columns like "First Financial" and "Fortune."

Wen Ruan had already successfully gained considerable fame in China's media and business circles.

And now, she had even stepped directly into the highest-level meeting of the 【Tang Jin Family Office】.

Not only did she formally come into contact with those game characters, but she also expanded her connections and circles to the global top tier in one go.

【Task 3: Emerging】 could be considered perfectly achieved logically.

Using the excuse of going to the restroom, Tang Song found a relatively quiet corner, opened the system interface, and entered the 【Partner】 module.

In the center of 【Wen Ruan】's alluring character card.

A gift pack emitting a soft golden light was floating quietly.

Select 【Special Item Pack】 and open it immediately.

"Ding! 【Partner - Wen Ruan】 obtained the special item reward 【Wen Ruan's Whisper】."

【Wen Ruan's Whisper】: A pair of custom earrings with a minimalist design, inlaid with tiny black diamonds. When the partner Wen Ruan wears these earrings and communicates privately with others, she can more keenly capture the real intentions and emotional fluctuations behind the other party's words. (Agility +2, Insight +1)

【Attached special effect: Voice of Charm (Her voice will carry an imperceptible charm. When she whispers to a specific target, the other party will be more likely to feel closeness and trust toward her)】

【Note 1: Some words are most weighty when whispered close to the ear】

【Note 2: As a partner item, it might have unexpected effects in bed】

Looking at the reward details, Tang Song's eyes brightened.

It actually came with special effects, and the attribute bonuses were also very awesome.

Seeing the suggestive notes below, Tang Song almost instantly imagined a series of vivid and colorful scenes in his mind.

If the big sister's already magnetic and seductive mature-woman voice wore these earrings, leaned into his ear, and whispered those dirty, flirtatious trash-talk... hiss, Tang Song felt a rush of heat go straight to his head.

No, after going back, he must arrange a practical drill for Zhuangzhuang as soon as possible!

Forcibly collecting his thoughts.

Click on the big sister's character card.

【Partner: Wen Ruan (29 years old)】

【Role: Nebula International Group - Director】

【Height: 171 cm, Weight: 66 kg】

【Constitution: 78, Endurance: 79, Agility: 72, Insight: 81】

【Growth Progress: 80%】

【Task: Queen's Scepter】

【Task Content: After successfully contacting other game characters and gaining a certain degree of fame and connections, "Partner - Wen Ruan" already possesses the preliminary ability to play in the upper-level game. Please push her to formally take office as the Chair of Nebula International Group, lead the completion of the group's global acquisition and business restructuring, and make sufficient preparations for the final listing. At the same time, obtain the status of "Visiting Scholar" at a world-famous university to enhance her international vision, connect with top global teams, and accumulate overseas academic connections.】

【Task Reward: Growth Progress 15%, Partner Gift Pack * 1】

【Task Progress: Not Completed】

Looking at the new task content, a thoughtful look appeared on Tang Song's face.

This task could be considered very difficult compared to the previous ones.

Especially leading the globalization restructuring and listing of a media company; for the current big sister, the pressure was definitely not small.

But fortunately, she had now successfully entered the 【Tang Jin Family Office】.

Under the circumstances of being able to use this massive resource, everything would be much smoother.

As for that "Visiting Scholar" status, it should also be paving the way for her future path as the 【Media Queen】.

This was not just a simple academic improvement.

In Europe and America, a "Visiting Scholar" at a world-top university was itself a symbol of extremely high academic and social status.

Later, when Tang Song went to check the big sister's academic qualifications, he would also feel respect for the Visiting Scholar Zhuangzhuang.

He chuckled.

Subsequently, Tang Song thought of Seeing Xiao Xue far away in London.

Speaking of which, one of her core purposes for going to London this time was to attend the Imperial College London Global MBA alumni association.

Calculating the time difference, it seemed the date was today.

I wonder what kind of performance that fake socialite friend with overflowing vanity would have in such an occasion?