Chapter 652: Xiao Jing

Tina retreated elegantly, her footsteps disappearing at the end of the thick carpet.

In the large tea room, the atmosphere became subtle.

Ouyang Xianyue raised her hand, signaling with her eyes for Lin Mu and Tian Jing to sit in the seats opposite her.

Then, she personally picked up the primitive Ru ware teapot, her wrist turning lightly, and the amber tea soup poured like silk and thread, precisely into the two empty scent-smelling cups.

Her movements were smooth and flowing, full of a pleasing sense of rhythm.

It wasn't a performance, but the upbringing and bearing in her bones.

Lin Mu and Tian Jing looked at each other before sitting down cautiously.

"Thank you, Ms. Ouyang." (*2)

Lin Mu's voice was very light, but her heartbeat was like a beating drum.

This was her first time meeting this legendary "Precision Queen," Ouyang Xianyue.

This name, which only existed on the front page of financial news and top-tier forums, was far more beautiful and had more aura than she had imagined.

Unlike Tina's rigid and exquisite European aristocratic paradigm,

the Ms. Ouyang before her possessed a unique charm—the perfect fusion of the grace and nobility unique to China's top-tier clans and modern intellectualism. As a famous big shot, she was also different from Jin Dongshi's sharp-edged, suffocating pressure.

She was like an unfathomable ancient pool, calm, waveless, mature, and noble.

Combined with the other party's identity, it was hard not to make the former fake socialite Lin Mu feel awe.

"No need to be so restrained." Ouyang Xianyue looked at the two's appearance of facing a great enemy, a close smile appearing on her face. "I shouldn't look that scary, right?"

Her gentle words, carrying a hint of self-deprecation, instantly eased the tense atmosphere.

Tian Jing's eyes flashed, and she immediately revealed a sweet smile, taking the initiative to break the ice. "Ms. Ouyang, thank you for the birthday gift you sent me last time. I really didn't expect to meet you here again; I'm truly so happy!"

"The birthday gift was a token of my heart; I'm glad you like it." Ouyang Xianyue tapped the tea cup with her fingertip, her tone as warm as the tea soup.

Tian Jing picked up the teacup, using the heat of the steam to hide the fluctuations in her eyes, but her gaze flowed carefully over Ouyang Xianyue.

During her training at 【Smile Holdings】, she had once accidentally encountered this legendary Precision Queen at the elevator entrance of the headquarters building.

At the time, she had only bowed and greeted her out of the politeness of a junior, but she hadn't expected the other party to respond to her gently.

She had even extremely rarely agreed to her somewhat abrupt request for a photo.

At the time, she had only thought her "cute Buff" had taken effect and her luck had exploded.

Thinking about it now, where was there any luck?

It was clearly the golden pass "certified by Lord Tang Song" shining on top of her head.

And after the birthday party, she had already summarized and organized all the currently known information and understood even more clearly everything she had to face.

It was widely rumored that the "Tang Jin Family Office" was founded by Ouyang Xianyue of 【Tang Yi Precision】 and Jin Meixiao of 【Smile Holdings】.

One possessed unfathomable domestic political, business, technology, and industrial resources, while the other controlled international financial capital that could flip clouds and rain overseas.

Together, they built an unrivaled invisible consortium that spanned East and West, connected primary and secondary markets, and penetrated into all the capillaries of technology and finance.

It could leverage national-level strategic projects and incubate the next trillion-dollar unicorn.

It could inject "resurrection" capital into dying enterprises and pave the way for cutting-edge technology to "reach the pinnacle of the world."

So, was this noble and graceful Precision Queen, and her massive Tang Yi Precision, also just a chess piece of Lord Tang Song?

Tian Jing watched this beautiful "widow" across from her, her imagination running wild uncontrollably.

Sure enough... Lord Tang Song was the true mastermind, the final BOSS hiding behind everything.

The more she thought about it, the more excited she became, her heart racing and her fingertips trembling.

O8

She truly liked Lord Tang Song more and more; it would be best if he were even worse, even darker!

That way, it would better fit the "Demon King" image she had in her mind, who could do anything.

Just at this moment,

Ouyang Xianyue raised her teacup. "This tea is Lion Peak Longjing from before the Qingming Festival; you should taste it."

Lin Mu hurriedly held her cup and took a small sip, her brain spinning rapidly but unable to scrape together half a professional term, so she could only say dryly, "Very—very fragrant, very mellow."

Inner OS: Help, what's the difference between this and the Lipton black tea I brew?

Tian Jing closed her eyes to savor it, her tongue turning lightly, and said seriously, "The soup color is clear and bright, the aroma is high and lasting, the taste is sweet and fresh, the aftertaste is sweet and produces saliva; it is indeed top-tier Longjing, picked from the core production area, and the craftsmanship is impeccable."

Ouyang Xianyue's eyes brightened slightly, and she nodded in approval. "Tea ceremony emphasizes 'Quiet, Joy, Harmony, and Truth.' Water temperature, tea amount, pouring technique,

and brewing time—a miss by a hair is a miss by a thousand miles. Brewing tea is actually the same as running an enterprise; both require patience, focus, and extreme control over details.

I think Jin Dongshi naming your asset management enterprise 'Jingyi' also had this consideration."

"I have been taught." Tian Jing hurriedly responded respectfully. "You are truly so proficient in tea ceremony; I will definitely learn more from you in the future."

Ouyang Xianyue smiled slightly, her gaze falling on Tian Jing's face, meaningful. "To be honest, I appreciate you very much and have been paying attention to you. Therefore, I personally feel very regretful about you leaving Tang Yi Precision. However, Jin Dongshi also appreciates you very much, and I don't think she is willing to let you go either."

Tian Jing said, flattered, "Thank you for your recognition and attention."

"I am serious." Ouyang Xianyue looked into her eyes. "Tang Yi is always welcome for you to return. Whenever you think it through, come find me anytime, and I will personally mention it to Jin Dongshi."

Hearing this, and looking at the other party's gaze,

a flash of alertness crossed Tian Jing's eyes; she always felt the other party's words had a hidden meaning.

It seemed Ms. Ouyang had an opinion about her "transfer."

Could it be that her relationship with Jin Dongshi wasn't as harmonious as she had thought?

Is this palace intrigue?!

(OwO)!

Tian Jing's brain spun rapidly, gradually becoming excited.

【Ding! Triggered hidden plot: Prelude to Palace Intrigue!】

【Are Ms. Ouyang's words regret? A warning? Or a declaration of war?!】

【Sugoi! This kind of script of being fought over by both sides is too exciting!】

Her face, however, still maintained a sweet, obedient smile. "Whether it's at Tang Yi Precision or Smile Holdings, I am serving Tang Song. Jin Dongshi's arrangement is also Tang Zong's intention. I only need to do my best to do every single thing Tang Song has entrusted to me."

Regardless, although she was being toyed with by these two women on the surface,

her heart would always belong to Lord Tang Song alone!

After Ouyang Xianyue finished listening to her answer, a genuine smile rose in her eyes. "You are very sensible and very smart."

After she finished speaking, she stopped this sensitive topic and turned to say, "By the way, the cooperation between Tang Yi Precision and Huineng Electronics has fully started, and your father's side will soon... In addition, our industrial investment fund will also participate in the subsequent capital cooperation of Huineng Electronics."

"Thank you, Ms. Ouyang." Tian Jing stood up immediately and bowed to her.

【Tang Yi Precision】 was not just a technology manufacturing company; behind it, it also controlled several massive industrial investment funds.

Its capital background and industry influence were no less than any top-tier VC institution.

And once it received formal investment from the industrial fund, it meant that 【Huineng Electronics】 would be thoroughly incorporated into Tang Yi's global industrial chain system.

Her father's unattainable dream could finally be considered to have a real possibility of realization.

"You're welcome." Ouyang Xianyue raised her hand to signal her to sit down. "As long as it's a good project worth investing in, we won't let it be buried."

The three tasted tea quietly, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

Lin Mu, who had been ignored, sat quietly on the side, subconsciously imitating Ouyang Xianyue's elegant cup-holding posture.

But she always felt her movements were stiff and learned in a way that didn't fit, so she soon gave up.

This was probably something soaked in from childhood, something carved into the bones.

"Assistant Lin." Ouyang Xianyue's voice suddenly came.

Lin Mu was stunned, hurriedly raising her head. "Ms. Ouyang, please speak."

"I came here this time mainly to see you. I've agreed with your Tang Zong to go to Rongcheng at the end of the month; the specific time is set for the 30th. You are his chief assistant, so his itinerary arrangements, hotel bookings, and some private visits for this trip will all be handled by you. If there's anything you need me to coordinate, contact my secretary at any time."

As Ouyang Xianyue spoke, she handed over a business card with only her name and a private number.

Lin Mu took it with both hands and nodded solemnly. "Understood, I will definitely arrange it properly."

On the side, Tian Jing's gaze flowed over Ouyang Xianyue's noble and graceful face.

As far as she knew, this Ms. Ouyang's hometown was in Rongcheng.

Lord Tang Song was going to Rongcheng alone with her?

What was he going to do?

With such a big thing, would Jin Dongshi be unhappy?

Hee hee, I must tell Jin Dongshi later!

Nearly an hour later, the meeting ended.

Ouyang Xianyue left first, accompanied by her secretary.

In the tea room, only the two of them remained.

"Lin Mu." Tian Jing took the initiative to open the conversation, asking with concern, "Where are you staying in the Imperial Capital?"

Lin Mu's tone returned to her usual coldness. "Right in the suite inside this club; it's a long-term agreement room for the Tang Jin Family Office, so I just stay here when I come over."

"Wow, then can I go up and visit?" Tian Jing's eyes were bright, full of curiosity.

Lin Mu hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded. "Of course you can, let's go."

No matter what, the two didn't have any grudges; if it weren't for Tian Jing always saying strange things before, she actually wouldn't mind making friends with such a "white, rich, and beautiful" girl.

The two took the exclusive elevator to the top-floor suite.

Tian Jing visited the luxurious layout of the room, letting out bursts of exclamations, which greatly satisfied Lin Mu's vanity.

After the visit, Tian Jing didn't have any intention of leaving. She sat on that soft big bed, looked at Lin Mu, and said, "Lin Mu, I heard from Tina that this also seems to be one of Tang Jin's high-end properties, and in the future, I might be responsible for a part of it. So, I want to stay here tonight and sleep with you, to familiarize myself with it in advance, okay?"

Lin Mu's eyelid twitched, and she refused directly. "Sorry, I'm not really used to sleeping with others."

"Oh? What about Brother Tang Song?"

"That—that's different—"

Tian Jing suddenly leaned over, using a spoiled tone, dragging out a long tail. "What's different? Should I call Brother Tang Song right now, and when we return to Yancheng, have him bring us both to sleep together and properly 'cultivate some tacit understanding'?"

"You—!" Lin Mu's body shivered violently, and her cheeks turned red instantly.

She hurriedly pushed Tian Jing, shy and angry. "What exactly do you want to do?"

Tian Jing blinked, her smile innocent yet cunning. "Lin Mu, haven't you noticed? The situation around Brother Tang Song is very complicated. Shouldn't the two of us get along well and get along properly?"

Hearing this, Lin Mu hesitated.

What Tian Jing said did indeed make sense, and it was also the thing she had been most worried about all along.

After all, there was still Shen Yu Yan below, eyeing her covetously.

And Tian Jing's relationship with Xu Qing was very good; who knew when she would be pulled over by Shen Yu Yan.

From Tang Song's arrangement for Tian Jing, it could be seen that she might enter the family office in the future.

She was indeed a very good potential ally.

The only problem was that she was a bit perverted.

After struggling and hesitating for a long while, Lin Mu gritted her teeth and stomped her foot. "Alright—"

Tian Jing cheered, pulling Lin Mu to visit the club together.

From the temperature-controlled infinity pool to the private cinema with an independent cigar bar, and then to the art appreciation area filled with top-tier antique calligraphy and paintings—every place displayed a shocking luxury and foundation.

It made Lin Mu's heart surge.

Returning to that extremely luxurious inner suite,

Lin Mu first communicated rigorously with Ouyang Xianyue's private secretary in the independent office.

She planned every detail of Tang Song's upcoming trip to Rongcheng, from flights and hotels to private visits.

And finally, she organized it into a detailed itinerary plan and sent it to Tang Song's mailbox.

By the time she finished all her work and returned to the bedroom, exhausted,

she saw Tian Jing, who had already changed into silk pajamas, sitting lazily on the bed looking at her.

The pajamas were a soft champagne color, dotted with exquisite embroidered lace edges, and the smooth fabric clung tightly to her exquisite body curves.

Her jet-black, supple long hair was scattered casually, and under her bangs was a pure face that was white to the point of reflecting light.

Lin Mu had to admit that this genuine top-tier white, rich, and beautiful girl was truly very beautiful and exquisite.

"Lin Mu, you're done?" Tian Jing saw her and immediately beamed, patting the spot beside her. "Come over quickly,

I have something to tell you."

Lin Mu exhaled and sat down beside her. "What is it? Being all mysterious."

Tian Jing picked up a thick kraft paper file bag from the bedside and placed it directly on her lap. "This, for you."

"This is?" Lin Mu opened the file bag in confusion.

Immediately after, that bright red cover printed with the national emblem and the words "Real Estate Ownership Certificate" hit her eyes.

Lin Mu's hand trembled, and she opened the big red book, her gaze falling on the property information column.

Her brain went "buzz," feeling somewhat dazed.

Property Address: Shaanxi Province, Swan Bay Residential Area, Building 6—

Area: 180 square meters.

Below was also a "Stock Housing Sales Contract" already signed by "Tian Jing," as well as a notarized "Power of Attorney."

She raised her head with difficulty, her voice trembling. "Tian Jing, what—what do you mean by this?"

Tian Jing, however, said with a matter-of-fact tone, smiling. "Lin Mu, your home is in Shaanxi Province, right? I bought this apartment casually before, and it had been rented out; the tenant just happened not to renew the lease. I don't have any use for it anyway, and it's a hassle to find someone to manage it, so I might as well just give it to you."

Now that she had taken over 【Jingyi Asset Management】, what she had to manage were top-tier property assets all over the world.

These early investments in various places didn't have much value to her anymore.

It was better to give them away, and it could also bring them closer.

Lin Mu looked at the documents in her hand, feeling as if she were holding a red-hot branding iron, her palms tingling.

Although she had a high salary now, she lacked original accumulation, and she didn't dare to spend her black credit card recklessly, so she wasn't actually very wealthy.

She had never considered buying a house.

She had actually heard of Swan Bay Residential Area; after all, her hometown was in a village around Chang'an City.

Swan Bay was one of the well-known high-end residential areas in Chang'an City, with an average price of over 25,000, so the value of this apartment was nearly 5 million.

"No, I absolutely cannot accept this!" she refused almost subconsciously.

"Why not?" Tian Jing seemed to have guessed it long ago, holding Lin Mu's hand, her voice becoming sincere. "For us, this isn't considered very valuable, and your parents are both in Shaanxi Province; you'll have to go back eventually, and you'll have a place to stay then."

Hearing the words "parents," Lin Mu's heart trembled. Her brother worked in Shaanxi Province and had bought a house there; back then, it was because of that house that her parents sold her homestead, leading to the current situation.

And her parents were both there helping her brother look after the children.

In this instant, she thought of many, many things.

Perhaps, she should also go back to Shaanxi Province.

Lin Mu's throat bobbed, and finally, she said with difficulty, "... Then thank you, Tian Jing."

For her, this gift was a temptation she couldn't refuse.

"Don't thank me; we'll be 'family' who will be together for many years in the future, so mentioning thanks for such a small matter is too distant."

Lin Mu's face was flushed with excitement, and her gaze toward Tian Jing became much friendlier and more sincere.

Having such a generous white, rich, and beautiful friend didn't seem like a bad thing.

She repacked the heavy documents and placed them carefully to the side.

The next second, Tian Jing hugged her arm affectionately like a clingy kitten, sticking to her entirely.

She began to chatter away.

The topic naturally revolved around their shared man, Tang Song.

At first, it was quite normal, chatting about what Tang Song liked to eat, what colors he liked, what small habits he had—

But as they chatted, the style began to veer off course bit by bit.

"—By the way, have you tried using your feet—"

"Brother Tang Song's belt—"

"I know of a kind of prop—"

Lin Mu's eyelids began to twitch uncontrollably; listening to those taboo topics that were shameful to the extreme, she only felt panicked.

The coldness and maturity she had managed to put on with such difficulty could no longer be maintained.

She vaguely had a very bad premonition.

This Tian Jing... could it be that she had some special fetish?!

If they really slept together in the future, oh my god! I dare not think about it! I dare not think about it!

But since she had already accepted the house, she couldn't say anything to kill the conversation, so she could only follow along, stammering in shame, and the whole person felt unwell.

November 27, 2023, Monday.

North City Garden.

Before dawn.

Yao Lingling slowly opened her eyes.

The soreness in her body still existed.

She sat up, turned on the bedside lamp, picked up her phone, and opened WeChat.

Her fingertips danced rapidly on the screen: "(^_^) / Good morning Makka Pakka, good morning Igglepiggle, good morning Upsy Daisy. It's sunny today, but the wind is very strong—"

"Buzz, buzz, buzz—"

【Tang Song: "Good morning, beautiful Lingling. You woke up a bit late today; remember not to be late for work."】

Yao Lingling pouted and typed forcefully: "It's all your fault. You were so forceful the day before yesterday; my butt still hurts a bit now, and it's uncomfortable to sleep at night."

After sending this, her face felt a bit hot, and recalling the scene of Tang Song "spanking" her that night, her heartbeat accelerated uncontrollably.

【Tang Song: "It's still not better? I don't believe it, take a photo and let me see."】

Yao Lingling: "(>_<)!" ===== CHAPTER 653 =====