Chapter 667

The living room of the suite was quiet.

The sunlight crossed the eaves outside the window, illuminating the entire room warmly and brightly.

The wisps of steam from the tea soup were clearly visible in the light beam, rising slowly.

A fierce, close-quarters battle had already unfolded on the chessboard, interlocking like dog's teeth, extremely complex.

Tang Song's movements and demeanor, however, remained calm, as if he were taking a leisurely stroll.

"The electric vehicle industrial chain in Southeast Asia, sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East, lithium resources in Latin America—these will all be key nodes for us to build a 'Pan-Asian economic and technological internal circulation.'"

"The center of the world is irreversibly shifting from the North Atlantic toward the Western Pacific. In the next decade, whoever can master the trade routes and technical standards connecting the Eurasian continent will become the true chess player of the next era."

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Chengping nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this.

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue adjusted her chaotic thoughts, and seeing that both of them seemed to be lost in thought, she finally found an opportunity to remind them softly:

"Grandfather, Tang Song, the temperature of the tea soup is just right; it's at its best."

"Thank you, Sister Lady Ouyang Xianyue." Tang Song smiled and elegantly gestured, "Old gentleman, you try it first."

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Chengping put down the chess piece in his hand and picked up the Ru ware tea cup in front of him.

First, he brought the tea cup to his nose and took a light sniff.

A clear and pure tea fragrance entered his nasal cavity, clearing his head, which was always somewhat drowsy.

His eyebrows raised slightly, and he took a sip of the tea soup.

There was no astringency at all; instead, it was a smoothness and mellowness with a hint of sweetness.

The tea soup slid into his abdomen, turning into a warm, moist current that slowly went down his esophagus.

It made his entire internal organs, which often felt cold due to old age, feel as if they had been ironed.

It was extremely comfortable.

Subsequently, he drank the remaining tea soup in the cup in one gulp.

Whether it was psychological or not, he felt that his entire spirit had been greatly boosted.

He put down the tea cup, and pure surprise and admiration flowed from his cloudy eyes: "Good tea! Good pot!"

He looked at Tang Song, shook his head, and laughed: "In my life, I have had no less than eight thousand pots of tea. But like today, being able to drink it and feel so comfortable and refreshed, this is the first time. It seems that you kid really have hidden quite a few good things."

"As long as you like it, you can use it to drink tea every day from now on."

Tang Song smiled and picked up his own tea cup, gestured to the old gentleman from a distance, and drank it in one gulp.

He savored it for a moment.

Looking at Academician Lady Ouyang opposite him, who was much more energetic, his heart was full of emotion.

In fact, with the old man's daily careful nursing and his powerful willpower that far exceeded ordinary people.

At the age of over eighty, he should not have been so weak.

But his life was truly too "burning."

From the 1960s and 70s, during the tide of "Third Front Construction," he took root in the deep mountains and personally built the first special alloy production line from scratch; to the 80s and 90s, at the peak of the reform and opening up, he worked tirelessly to catch up with the sky-high technological gap with the Western world; and then entering the new century, facing increasingly fierce international competition, at over sixty years old, he still fought on the front line of scientific research, providing the most critical material support for the manned spaceflight project and the development of new-generation fighter jets for decades.

He burned all his life and heart's blood without reservation for the great rejuvenation of this country and nation.

His life was a living legend.

Even Tang Song today still admired such a person very much.

And he felt heartfelt joy because he received the other party's approval.

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue refilled the tea for the two of them.

Then, she also picked up a cup and took a light sip.

She was slightly stunned.

As a senior tea lover, she naturally knew that a top-tier purple clay pot could lock in the fragrance without stifling the flavor, retaining the original taste of the tea to the greatest extent.

The unique dual-pore structure could also absorb impurities and soften the taste of the tea soup, making it increasingly mellow.

And the pot Tang Song gave was clearly far beyond the category of "good."

She looked at the tall, straight figure opposite her who was chatting and laughing with her grandfather, her eyes shining brightly.

With her temperament and keenness, she had naturally long noticed the "special aspects" of Tang Song that could not be explained by common sense.

Not to mention how he was able to "subdue" a proud woman like Jin Meixiao at the age of eighteen and found 【Smile Investment】.

Just the precise pre-judgment he showed in the subsequent series of business layouts, as if helped by a god, always able to foresee the future one step ahead, had already exceeded the scope of what a genius could explain.

And there was the 【Blessing of the Crescent Moon】 he once gave her.

Regarding these, she had never delved into them, nor was she willing to.

Deep in her heart, she had already developed a near-blind trust in this young man.

Looking at her grandfather, who was drinking tea and whose spirits were clearly improving, a strange expectation and fantasy suddenly arose in Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's heart.

Perhaps the "beneficial to the body" he said when introducing this 【Sweet Dew Spring Pot】 earlier was not just a polite blessing.

And the sentence he said before entering here, exactly the same as five years ago: "Don't worry, I'm here for everything."

As a top student who graduated from the Department of Precision Instruments and who also managed a huge technological empire based on rigor and science.

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue was an absolute atheist.

But at this moment, facing her grandfather who was nearing the end of his days.

She still hoped that Tang Song could be like the past.

Bring a miracle.

The game of chess was played intermittently for a long time.

Near noon, the old man's spirit was clearly somewhat lacking, and his hand playing the pieces began to tremble slightly.

In the end, Tang Song walked a wrong step seemingly inadvertently during the endgame stage and took the initiative to resign.

Ending this game that had no winner or loser from the start.

"The old gentleman's chess skill is not inferior to the past, and your style remains the same." He stood up with a smile, "I lost this time. When I go back, I will study the chess manual carefully and come to ask for your guidance again in the future."

"You—"

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Chengping clearly saw through his little thoughts, but just shook his head with relief and laughed "Ha ha."

Lunch was very simple, in the small restaurant in the outer room of the suite.

Several light dishes carefully matched by top nutritionists, and a bowl of warm medicinal soup.

During the meal, Academician Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Chengping did not say much, just watched Tang Song and his granddaughter quietly.

Occasionally showing a gratified smile.

For him, in his lifetime, being able to see the two young people he admired most sitting together in such a harmonious posture was the greatest comfort.

Of course, if the two of them could eventually get together, that would be even more without regrets.

But he also knew clearly that matters of the heart could not be forced.

The age gap between the two was too large, and his granddaughter was also divorced, so it was actually not suitable.

After eating, Tang Song took the initiative to get up and say goodbye.

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Chengping grabbed his arm, that thin, dry hand now unusually powerful, "Come back and see me when you have time in the future. These old bones of mine, who knows when—"

"That won't happen." Tang Song immediately interrupted him, his voice sincere and firm: "A national scholar like you still needs to watch us juniors continue to contribute to our China. I believe that in another five years, you will definitely be able to see the unprecedented prosperity of the Chinese nation with your own eyes. We will completely break through the blockade of the West and achieve true transcendence in all fields!"

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Chengping looked at his high-spirited self, speechless for a long time.

In the end, he patted Tang Song's shoulder heavily, his cloudy eyes seeming to burn, "Then I will hold on for a few more years!"

At the time of parting.

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Chengping's attendant brought out a scroll of calligraphy that had long been mounted and handed it to Tang Song solemnly.

On it were four large running-script characters that were bold and powerful.

【Ride the Wind and Break the Waves】.

The signature and seal of Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Chengping were at the bottom.

The black Audi A8L slowly drove away from the solemn nursing home.

Inside the quiet car.

Tang Song leaned on the seat, holding the calligraphy in his hand, his gaze lowered, silent.

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue beside him had a smile on her lips, looking at him with soft eyes.

Returning to the Tingzhuxuan courtyard where Tang Song lived.

The two did not enter the house, but stood side by side under the tall red maple tree in the courtyard.

They started chatting.

Tang Song, who had just obtained the third complete memory, was full of emotion.

He and Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue talked about the technological blockade in 2019, the capital frenzy in 2020, the technological breakthroughs of 【Tang Yi Precision】, and finally, they talked about their fateful first meeting in 2017.

"You might not believe it if I say it." Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's voice was very light, like the wind brushing over maple leaves, "When I first saw you, I felt like I had met you before, like an old friend I had known for a long time."

Tang Song blinked, "I have this feeling too; perhaps we knew each other in our past lives?"

Hearing his words.

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue laughed with a "pfft."

She tightened her coat and just stood casually under that maple tree.

The red maple at the end of November presented a gorgeous orange-red color.

The afternoon sunlight passed through the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows on her beautiful face.

Making her look even more noble.

She turned around and looked at him, her eyes carrying some of the cunning and tenderness belonging to a mature woman.

"Then what relationship do you think we might have had in our past lives?"

Their eyes met.

Tang Song's heart moved slightly; he seemed to see something in her seemingly joking eyes.

He took two steps forward and stood less than half a meter in front of Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue.

He could clearly breathe the unique, rich fragrance of tea and body scent mixed on her, and could also see the tiny fuzz on her face.

After a moment.

The corners of Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's eyes twitched, and she pretended to be relaxed: "Why aren't you talking?"

A gentle smile appeared on Tang Song's face, "One always has to look more; what if you were also a very important person to me in my past life?"

As he spoke, he suddenly reached out, his fingertips nimbly pinching a maple leaf that had fallen from the branch.

He casually tucked it into her dark, pinned-up hair.

His slender fingers slid down her temples, brushing over her shoulder line and back as if there were nothing there.

"Boom—"

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's heart began to beat wildly out of control. She took the maple leaf from her hair and took the opportunity to tuck a strand of loose hair behind her left shoulder.

With one hand resting on the other arm, her gaze lowered slightly, using this posture to cover up her possible lack of composure.

Soon, Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue looked up again, "Alright, I won't joke with you anymore."

At this moment, she seemed to have regained the demeanor of a noblewoman.

Elegant, reserved, mature, and atmospheric.

She pursed her red lips and looked at Tang Song.

Regarding the Tang Jin family office, the positioning of Tang Zong Entertainment and Su Yu, and even the future of Liu Liu Qingning.

She still had many things she wanted to talk about openly and honestly with the man in front of her.

Fundamentally, she had always considered herself Tang Song's "protector."

The reason she provoked internal disputes was only to prevent the overseas capital represented by Jin Meixiao from backlashing in the future.

After all, Tang Song today was an out-and-out "scumbag" emotionally.

No woman could possibly not care.

Not to mention a woman as proud as Jin Meixiao.

Now, after a short time together, she had learned about the huge changes that had taken place in Tang Song.

And he had met her grandfather.

Therefore, she wanted to have a deep talk with him.

At this moment.

Tang Song's hand reached out again, and this time, his target was actually her neckline.

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's eyelids twitched violently, and she subconsciously took half a step back.

Her voice also carried a trace of panic and shame: "You—"

"Don't worry, I'm just looking at your necklace."

Tang Song's fingers pushed aside the exquisite neckline of her dress irresistibly, his cool fingertips brushing over her delicate, warm, and soft collarbone skin.

He accurately hooked out the 【Blessing of the Crescent Moon】 jade pendant that she had always worn close to her body.

Accompanied by a rich, warm fragrance.

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue held her breath, and for the first time, a faint blush appeared on her beautiful face.

This feeling was even more intense than the last time he massaged her shoulders, and even more dangerous.

Since he gave it to her three years ago, this pendant had never left her side.

Most of the time, it was worn close to her body, having long become a part of her.

Seeing him pinching the 【Blessing of the Crescent Moon】 between his fingertips and playing with it at this moment.

Gave her an absurd illusion that he was touching her most private skin.

Tang Song, however, did not seem to notice her abnormal reaction at this moment.

He just lowered his head, focusing on the curved crescent moon carefully carved from a whole piece of mutton-fat white jade.

After three years of Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's day and night warming, it had long since faded its initial coldness.

The jade quality appeared increasingly warm and delicate, beautiful beyond compare.

This piece of 【Blessing of the Crescent Moon】 was a physical item reward he received at the end of 2020 after completing all the character cultivation plan tasks for 【Precision Queen - Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue】.

Item type: Protection/Bond.

Not only does it have a luck attribute bonus, but wearing this jade pendant for a long time can calm the mind and spirit.

Slowly improving mental resilience and stress resistance.

At the same time, when the character 【Precision Queen - Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue】 wears this item near him, a special bond effect will be produced.

It can make the other party feel a deep sense of trust and spiritual closeness.

Making it easier to be infected by his emotions.

Tang Song let go.

The jade pendant fell naturally, landing on the high, towering curve supported by her chest, trembling.

Like a crescent moon sinking into a quiet valley.

Seeming to break this overly ambiguous and dangerous atmosphere.

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's throat moved, and she said: "I like this pendant very much; I feel that working while wearing it is much easier, so I have always worn it."

"Mm." Tang Song's gaze lingered on the curve in front of her for a moment before slowly moving up to meet her eyes, "It's very beautiful and suits you very well."

"Thank you."

Tang Song looked at the mature and beautiful noblewoman in front of him.

He stepped forward and stretched out his arms.

He embraced her soft body.

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue froze in place, her plump and slender body tensed like a fully drawn bow.

Her face was full of shock and shame.

Immediately following, Tang Song's gentle and magnetic voice rang in her ear:

"Lady Ouyang, remember to let the old gentleman use the 【Sweet Dew Spring Pot】 I sent to drink water and tea every day."

"Don't worry too much; he is a person who has carried the sky for this country, and his willpower is stronger than all of us. I believe he will get better little by little."

"You also need to pay attention to your own health and not worry too much."

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's body gradually softened.

Her dazed gaze crossed Tang Song's shoulder.

Under the afternoon sun, the wind blew, and the fiery red maple leaves spun and fell.

At this moment.

A crisp system notification sound rang in Tang Song's ear.

"Ding! Congratulations to the player, character interaction task 【Visit and Comfort】 has been completed."

"Ding! You have gained 【Character Interaction Gift Package *1】."

Tang Song felt the warm and fragrant embrace of the noblewoman.

He opened the system warehouse.

Select 【Character Interaction Gift Package】 and use it immediately.

【You have gained attribute rewards: Physique +2, Stamina +1】

【You have gained special item: Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's Soul Praise】

Immediately following, Tang Song only felt a gentle and powerful warm current instantly surge into his limbs and bones.

Physique and stamina were significantly improved again.

Subsequently, his gaze fell on the second reward.

In the warehouse, an item flashing with red light appeared there.

【Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's Soul Praise】: After using it, you will receive the sincere blessing and praise of the game character Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue, and you can randomly obtain a skill mastered by the other party.

【Note: Bathe in glory standing behind him.】

He had previously obtained 【Su Yu's Soul Praise】 twice.

He didn't expect to get Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's this time.

His arms couldn't help but tighten, and Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue subconsciously let out a low "hum" with a nasal sound.

Subsequently, she gently broke free from his embrace as if waking from a dream.

"Thank you for your concern; I will pay attention to my health." She put her hands into her coat pockets, quickly reorganized all her emotions, and restored that calm and graceful demeanor, "By the way, I have an important online meeting this afternoon, so I'll leave first. Goodbye."

"Goodbye." Tang Song nodded slightly.

Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue turned gently and walked outward.

Her back was still tall and noble, but her steps were slightly disordered.

After walking out of the entire courtyard and sitting in the Audi car.

After sitting in the Audi A8L that had been waiting for a long time, she finally calmed down a little.

She suddenly remembered that regarding the internal power struggle of the 【Tang Jin Family Office】, regarding 【Tang Zong Entertainment】 and Su Yu, and regarding Liu Liu Qingning—the most important official business she had originally planned to discuss openly and honestly with Tang Song—she had forgotten to say a single thing!

【Oh my god! What am I doing?!】

She almost subconsciously wanted to speak up and signal the driver to stop.

But when the words reached her lips, she pursed her red lips tightly again.

Her gaze involuntarily fell on the 【Blessing of the Crescent Moon】 on her chest.

Her fingertips stroked it lightly.

Perhaps, things could have a different solution.

On the other side.

Watching Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's back disappear at the end of the courtyard, Tang Song withdrew his gaze.

His gaze fell back on the system screen.

Select 【Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue's Soul Praise】 and use it immediately.

【Character "Precision Queen - Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue" skill screening in progress...】

【You have gained "Calligraphy Skill"】

【This skill will be "awakened" after you enter your dream tonight】

It was actually a calligraphy skill?

A smile full of interest appeared on Tang Song's face.

He himself was actually very interested in "calligraphy."

And it was also a skill for self-cultivation, which could improve his pattern, temperament, and foundation.

Returning to the study, he first unfolded the calligraphy gifted by Academician Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Chengping solemnly on the huge desk.

Staring at the four bold and powerful characters.

Subsequently, he spread out a new piece of rice paper, picked up the purple-haired brush prepared in the brush washer, and began to imitate it.

The characters he wrote were considered beautiful, but in the end, they lacked the style and spirit that were truly integrated.

At this moment.

"Ding-a-ling—" The mobile phone rang suddenly.

【Sister Xie Shu Yu】

Tang Song raised the corners of his mouth and connected the call, "Hello? President Xie, finally remembered that you have an investor like me?"

On the other end of the phone came Xie Xie Shu Yu's voice, slightly tired but still capable: "Sorry, there are really too many things these two days; I just finished a conference call with several suppliers. How about you? What time is your flight to Rongcheng? I'll go to the airport to pick you up."

Tang Song said directly: "I have already arrived in Rongcheng."

According to their previous agreement, he would arrive at least one day before the private sharing session started.

However, because of the two "private matters" of Cheng Qiuqiu and Lady Ouyang Lady Ouyang Xianyue, he did not greet her in advance.

He was afraid that something would go wrong.

On the other end of the phone, Xie Xie Shu Yu was clearly stunned for a moment, then asked in a low voice: "Oh? Then—where are you staying tonight?"

Tang Song raised his eyebrows, keenly sensing that something was wrong.

Based on his understanding of this female president, she was a woman who paid extreme attention to personal boundaries.

Asking like this must have a purpose.

He chuckled and said: "Not sure yet. Why? Does Sister Xie Shu Yu have any good recommendations?"

On the other end of the phone, it instantly fell into a short silence.

After a long while, Xie Xie Shu Yu said: "I am still staying at my friend Meng Ran's place; I told you before, she is the Southwest regional operations executive of Alibaba Hema Fresh, her personal ability is extremely outstanding, and I intend to invite her to be the COO of our 【Glimmer Coffee】."

She paused again and said slowly: "Why don't you come over and stay at my place tonight? By the way, meet Meng Ran, have a meal together, and see if you can help me poach this top talent."

Stay together?

Hearing the female president's sudden bold invitation.

Tang Song tightened his grip on the brush, and his heart skipped a beat.

After a moment of silence, he said seriously: "It's possible, but—I have a question?"

"Oh? What question?" The female president's voice clearly carried a little nervousness.

"How is the soundproofing of your friend's apartment?"