Chapter 561: Manifestation of Fame

Hangzhou, private club.

Inside the antique private room.

Meng Chuan sat upright, personally pouring a cup of freshly awakened Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao for Tian Chengye opposite him, his posture humble and appropriate.

That face, which always carried a bit of rebelliousness, now carried a trace of exhaustion and lingering fear that could not be concealed.

"Chairman Tian." He pushed the teacup over. "Congratulations, I heard about the Huineng Electronics matter."

Tian Chengye smiled, picked up the teacup, and blew on the heat gently. "It can be considered basking in the light of our Jingjing."

His words were filled with emotion and satisfaction that could not be concealed.

It had been only five days since that birthday party that changed everything.

The expert team from Tangyi Precision had already been formally dispatched to dock, and the preliminary technical cooperation plan had already been placed on his desk.

Even before that, he had quietly completed the equity buyback from those two small shareholders who had always been at odds with him at a very low price.

Now, his shareholding in Huineng Electronics had exceeded 80%!

He could almost foresee that under the escort of the aircraft carrier Tangyi Precision, Huineng Electronics would soar in the domestic new energy track!

Of course, what also made him excited was.

His daughter Jingjing had also been rearranged by Tang Song, saying she would join the famous Deju Renhe as a "Global Special Project Partner."

After being suppressed for more than half a year, the current Tian Chengye had a sense of the high spirits he had when he started his business twenty years ago.

Meng Chuan followed up with two sighs, then lowered his voice: "Chairman Tian, I don’t know if you’ve heard. Conrad—he’s in trouble."

"Oh? What happened?"

"Yesterday, BNY Mellon issued a formal internal notice. Conrad was removed from all positions as VP of the Private Wealth Management Department

and transferred to Johannesburg, Africa, responsible for the basic business docking there."

The hand Tian Chengye was holding the teacup with paused imperceptibly, and an extremely wonderful expression appeared on his face.

For an elite of Conrad Mellon’s level, this was no longer a simple transfer; it was a complete exile of his career.

"So..." Meng Chuan’s posture was extremely low, even carrying a trace of pleading. "Chairman Tian, I know this is very abrupt. But see if you can help arrange another meeting with Mr. Tang. I want to express my most sincere apologies to him in person."

The reason he invited Tian Chengye out today was to "ask for help."

Although Xinghan Investment had a large family and business, it absolutely could not withstand that level of dimensionality reduction strike.

Tian Chengye looked at this "capital crown prince" who had been high-spirited not long ago, but was now so terrified.

An unspeakable feeling surged in his heart.

He put down the teacup and pondered for a moment before saying: "Meng Chuan, I understand your feelings very well. Don’t worry, I’ll keep this matter in mind. I’ll find a suitable opportunity to talk to Jingjing and ask her to try her best to help coordinate."

Receiving this reply, Meng Chuan breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Chairman Tian. Speaking of which, Chairman Tian, you really have gained a golden son-in-law this time!"

Tian Chengye smiled without saying a word upon hearing this.

By now, after several days of crazy fermentation and mutual probing by insiders.

Tang Song’s identity was no longer a secret in the eyes of those with intentions.

After all, the WOFE institution Rongliu Investment was in Yancheng.

And following that, keywords such as Tang Jin Family Office, Kate Trust, and the 10-billion-dollar mother fund naturally surfaced.

The entire chain was instantly connected just like that.

A chairman of a top Asia-Pacific private equity firm who was less than 26 years old, from Hong Kong, controlled 10 billion US dollars, and had the Kate family and the mysterious "Tang Jin" standing behind him.

Such a true dragon crossing the river had actually been quietly dormant in a place like Yancheng.

In fact, in Tian Chengye’s own circle, a monstrous wave had already been set off in the past few days.

I don’t know how many people had been probing to meet Tang Song through him, but he had been blocking them for the time being on the grounds of Huineng Electronics.

Walking out of the club, he sat into the black Maybach.

Tian Chengye leaned against the back of the chair, his thoughts still unable to calm down.

After knowing Tang Song’s true identity, he had always had a hidden worry, which was how far his daughter and Tang Song could go.

After all, the two were still just boyfriend and girlfriend, far from the time to talk about marriage, and the future was full of too many variables.

Just at this time.

"Buzz buzz buzz—" The phone suddenly vibrated.

Seeing the caller information clearly, Tian Chengye’s eyebrows raised.

Chairman and President of Yan Province Bank, Cao Guohua.

Answering the phone, Tian Chengye laughed and spoke first: "Old Cao, how come you have time to call me today?"

He remembered very clearly that during the last public opinion crisis of Zhongcheng Group, superimposed on the capital black hole of Huineng Electronics.

When he was in a hurry and needed capital support, this old friend had been "on a business trip" for half a month, and his phone couldn’t be reached.

Of course, he could also understand.

Banks, after all, send umbrellas on sunny days and collect them on rainy days; it’s only natural.

On the other end of the phone, Cao Guohua’s signature, full-voiced laughter came immediately: "Chengye, look at what you’re saying, can’t I find you, a busy man, to reminisce about the old days when there’s nothing to do?"

"Always welcome!"

After the two exchanged pleasantries for a few sentences.

Cao Guohua finally entered the main topic: "Old Tian, I heard that the chairman of that famous Rongliu Capital in Hong Kong,

is your son-in-law?"

Tian Chengye understood instantly in his heart, but pretended to be modest: "Not to that step yet, just Jingjing’s boyfriend."

"Haha, it’s a matter of time! I heard that at the birthday party, he gave Jingjing 200-300 million worth of Jinxiu Trading equity. Tsk tsk, what a huge hand!"

Cao Guohua exclaimed on the other end of the phone, and then the conversation turned.

His voice carried a trace of unconcealable eagerness. "Chengye, to tell you the truth, our bank is currently preparing for a new round of capital increase and share expansion, hoping to introduce some powerful strategic investors with international backgrounds."

He paused and finally threw out the true intention.

"So I want to ask you, this future father-in-law, to help probe Mr. Tang’s tone and see if he is interested in investing in our Yan Province Bank and becoming our strategic shareholder?"

Tian Chengye held the phone, his brain running at high speed.

But he used a half-joking, half-embarrassed tone to prevaricate: "Old Cao, you really have given me a huge problem. I shouldn’t interfere too much in the children’s affairs."

"Hey, you can’t say it like that." Cao Guohua’s tone became urgent. "How about this, Old Tian. See when you have time, I’ll host, let’s have a meal together! By the way, we can also discuss the credit line and interest rate concessions for your Zhongcheng Group in the second half of the year!"

This was a naked interest exchange.

Tian Chengye listened to the obviously lowered posture on the other end of the phone, and a sense of revenge-like, hearty satisfaction surged in his heart.

This was the effect he wanted!

"Alright then, let’s wait until I finish my business in Hangzhou, and then we’ll contact each other."

"Good, it’s a deal."

Hanging up the phone.

Tian Chengye leaned against the soft leather seat, looking at the street scene rapidly receding outside the window, and let out a long breath.

His heart was filled with emotion.

Chairman of Rongliu Capital...

Tang Song’s fame, like a giant stone thrown into a calm lake, although it was only a fleeting glimpse, the huge ripples it stirred had already begun to spread rapidly in the top circle of this city.

A 10-billion-dollar-level investment platform, international capital background, deep connection with top manufacturing (Tangyi Precision)—

Any one of these keywords was enough to cause local governments and banking institutions to list him as the "number one target" to strive for.

What they valued was the huge political achievements and development potential that Tang Song could bring to this land.

Tang Song himself didn’t even need to show up in person, didn’t need to issue any statement.

He only needed to let others know of his existence.

His name, and the [Rongliu Capital] behind him, would be like a huge gravitational field, automatically attracting power,

capital, and desire to gather toward him.

"This is true power!" Tian Chengye looked at the street scene rapidly receding outside the window and muttered to himself, "I hope Jingjing can grasp it."

Three o’clock in the afternoon.

Yan Province International Convention and Exhibition Center, 3rd-floor VIP conference hall.

This place gathered more than a dozen selected hard-tech start-ups, as well as several first-tier investment institutions from within the country.

In the air, there was a tense and excited atmosphere unique to before project roadshows.

Shen Yuyan was wearing a capable professional suit, and accompanied by the senior leaders of the organizer, she stepped into it elegantly.

Her fresh and beautiful appearance, curvaceous figure, and confident and upright temperament instantly attracted gazes one after another.

She smiled, nodded to the entrepreneurs and investors who took the initiative to come up to show favor, and walked to the position in front of the [Rongliu Capital] nameplate.

After the roadshow ended three days ago.

[Xinchuang Semiconductor] and [Guangyan Technology] successfully aroused Tang Song’s interest.

And today’s closed-door docking meeting was for investment institutions and project parties to conduct deeper and more private marriage negotiations.

As a special assistant, she was representing Tang Song this time.

When she appeared here, almost everyone cast gazes mixed with awe, enthusiasm, and inquiry at her.

After all, Rongliu Capital had long since risen to fame and possessed considerable fame on a global scale.

Placed in a second-tier city like Yancheng, it was a true giant.

Just at this time, a slight commotion came from the entrance.

Shen Yuyan looked up, passed through the crowd, and saw the general person in charge of the organizer, Zhang Chengguo, personally accompanying a middle-aged man of about fifty, walking straight toward her direction.

Noticing Zhang Chengguo’s cautious attitude, Shen Yuyan’s heart jumped, and the most impeccable professional smile instantly hung on her face.

Immediately after, several people had already arrived in front of her.

"President Shen." Zhang Chengguo smiled and said: "Let me introduce you, this is Li Xindong, Director of the Yan Province Development and Reform Commission."

Hearing this name, Shen Yuyan’s pupils contracted imperceptibly, and her whole person instantly became energetic.

She took the initiative to step forward, bowed slightly, her voice soft and respectful: "Director Li, hello. I am Shen Yuyan of Rongliu Capital, very happy to meet you."

As an entrepreneur who walked out of the Yan Province official entrepreneurship base, she naturally knew the weight of the name Li Xindong!

Director of the Yan Province Development and Reform Commission, a bureau-level leader, in charge of the province’s industrial planning and major project approval power.

In previous activities participating in the "Yanzhao Youth Entrepreneurship Support Plan," she had seen the figure of this big shot from afar on the podium.

In the past, she didn’t even have the qualifications to contact the other party.

Now, she was being introduced and treated so solemnly.

An unspeakable emotion, mixed with excitement and trance, drowned her.

"President Shen, truly young and promising." Director Li’s tone was gentle but full of penetration. "I just heard Chengguo say that

Rongliu Capital also participated in this [Yanzhao High-tech Project Conference], which shows the importance attached to our Yan Province’s sci-tech industry."

Shen Yuyan immediately said: "Director Li, you overpraise. Our Chairman Tang has always emphasized that Yan Province is his hometown and also one of the most important strategic hinterlands for Rongliu Capital in the country in the future. Having the opportunity to contribute to the technological innovation of his hometown is our duty."

Director Li nodded approvingly. "Chairman Tang has heart, and our Yan Province also needs enterprises like Rongliu Capital that have strength and feelings."

Several people exchanged pleasantries for a long time.

Director Li asked at the appropriate time: "President Shen, why didn’t I see Chairman Tang come over in person today?"

Shen Yuyan understood in her heart, but her face remained calm.

She smiled and explained: "Chairman Tang attaches great importance to the two projects [Xinchuang] and [Guangyan] and has personally reviewed all the core materials. Delegating me to come over this time is mainly to represent him and conduct deeper, one-on-one communication with the founders of the two enterprises regarding some cooperation details and future possibilities."

Director Li nodded upon hearing this. "President Shen, to tell you the truth, the reason I came over this time, besides looking at these projects, is mainly to ask you to arrange a meeting with your Chairman Tang. Next Monday, I don’t know if Chairman Tang has time; I would like to invite him to attend an internal symposium."

Shen Yuyan’s gaze moved, and she instantly understood.

This was coming for "investment promotion."

Now the entire Yan Province is undergoing industrial transformation and upgrading, urgently needing the injection of capital and technology.

And the core investment direction of the 10-billion-dollar mother fund newly established by Rongliu Capital is new energy, biotechnology, high-end manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.

It perfectly matches Yan Province’s future industrial planning.

"Director Li..." Shen Yuyan’s face showed an appropriate look of embarrassment. "Our Chairman Tang just returned to Yan Province not long ago, and his schedule is very full. However, your invitation is too important. I will contact President Tang immediately to see if we can coordinate some time."

Director Li waved his hand with a smile: "I understand, you ask first, we can adjust according to his time."

Shen Yuyan bowed, picked up her phone, walked to the corner of the venue, and dialed Tang Song’s phone.

She reported the situation concisely.

After exchanging a few words in a low voice, she walked back to Director Li, her face filled with apology and sincerity:

"Director Li, I am truly sorry. I just confirmed with Chairman Tang. He is returning to his hometown in Quancheng tonight to handle some urgent matters, and he has to attend his alma mater’s school anniversary next Monday. He might not be able to return to Yancheng until Tuesday afternoon."

Hearing this, Director Li not only didn’t feel any disappointment, but instead laughed: "No problem, school anniversary, that’s a big event! By the way, I remember your Chairman Tang is from Jingya, Quancheng, right?"

"Yes, the one he is going to attend this time is the 50th anniversary of Jingya First High School."

"Haha, being able to cultivate an outstanding talent like Chairman Tang shows that the hometown’s water and soil nourish people." Director Li smiled kindly at Shen Yuyan. "Convey a word to your Chairman Tang for me: school anniversary is a big event, must attend it well and feel the changes in his hometown and alma mater. As for the symposium, no rush, we can make another appointment anytime after he returns to Yancheng."

"Alright, thank you, Director Li."

After exchanging pleasantries cordially again, Director Li left the conference room contentedly, accompanied by Zhang Chengguo and others.

Returning to the VIP lounge located on the inner side of the exhibition center.

The kind smile on Director Li’s face faded, replaced by a piece of solemnity and thought.

He gave a low instruction to the secretary beside him.

The secretary understood immediately, picked up his work phone, quickly dialed a number, and then respectfully handed the phone over.

The call was answered quickly.

"Hello, Jiping, how have you been lately?"

"Hehe, it’s not an instruction, it’s just to get in touch with you, and by the way—send you a huge opportunity."

"...Recently in Hong Kong, a private equity fund called Rongliu Capital has been very active and received a 10-billion-dollar capital injection—the chairman of this company is named Tang Song, who is from your Jingya, Quancheng—"

He introduced the situation of Rongliu Capital and Tang Song seriously.

Only then did he slowly say: "Mayor Jiping, Tang Song is the golden phoenix that flew out of Quancheng. He must have feelings for his hometown. This incense-burning bond, your municipal government must catch it."

"I’ll give you another bottom line: the 'Xuanji Light Realm' project led by Tangyi Precision also has Rongliu Capital as one of the main participants, and they are selecting core hardware foundries and supply chain partners nationwide.

Our province just happens to have the most complete supporting industrial chain for Tangyi.

If we can keep a part of this project’s key production capacity in our Yan Province and form an industrial cluster—you should know better than me how significant this is for our province’s manufacturing upgrading.

I also hope that Quancheng can take this opportunity to promote industrial structure adjustment—."

Songmei Apparel, T2 live broadcast room.

The live broadcast was in full swing.

Unlike He Yiyi’s "exclusive live broadcast room" which was like a luxury cloakroom, the design of the T2 live broadcast room had more of a professional live broadcast atmosphere.

Ring fill lights cast light evenly from all around, the giant high-definition LED background wall switched the brand’s main visual in real-time, the mechanical arm cloud platform cameras on the left and right sides moved slowly to capture images from different angles, and there was also a slender track dolly camera in front of the stage responsible for "following" close-ups.

Lights, lenses, and the director’s console cooperated seamlessly.

In front of the lens.

Li Qingya wore a [HEYISTUDIO] coat, professionally explaining the count of the fabric, the details of the tailoring,

and how to wear completely different styles through different inner layers.

Gao Mengting, who was beside her, played the role of a "best friend," chatting and laughing with Li Qingya about dressing tips, and from time to time, she would pick up different inner layers and walk into a simple fitting room on the side for a quick change.

Her well-proportioned figure and beautiful appearance were very eye-catching.

This partner seemed to enjoy the feeling of guest-starring in the live broadcast.

In the shadows in the corner of the live broadcast room, Tang Song stood quietly.

His gaze passed through the busy operations team and landed on the data screen that was scrolling in real-time.

Li Qingya said loudly:

"Alright sisters, I know you’ve been waiting for a long time! What’s coming up next is the city windbreaker that has the highest demand for a return to our HEYISTUDIO! And this time, we listened to everyone’s suggestions and made a small upgrade and revision to the details—"

As soon as she finished speaking, the operations team immediately tacitly put the product link on the shelves.

The atmosphere in the live broadcast room was pushed to a small climax.

At the same time.

"Brush!" The system light curtain automatically unfolded in front of Tang Song.

Lines of text jumped out.

[November 17, 2023, the team you led successfully broke through the milestone of 100 million in monthly sales.]

[Through a perfect supply chain system, a healthy account matrix layout, and effective team management and equity incentives, you successfully forged Songmei Apparel into a mature enterprise with strong self-creation capabilities...]

[At this moment, standing on the fruitful results, feeling the confidence and cohesion emanating from the inside out of the team—you felt a huge sense of achievement.]

[You completed Plan Task 2: Performance Explosion]

[You unlocked the achievement "100 Million Club"]

[You received the reward: Charm +1, Comprehension +1, Enterprise Opportunity Card *1]

Tang Song only felt a burst of clarity in his mind, and his thinking seemed to be faster.

He looked at the text on the light curtain, then raised his head to look at the colleagues in the live broadcast room who were still busy working.

A calm and profound joy and pride surged slowly in his chest.

Finally completed.

This company he created with his own hands achieved a GMV of over 100 million in a single month on this seemingly ordinary Friday night.

The rewards were also extremely generous, not only with precious improvements in charm and comprehension, but also an [Enterprise Opportunity Card].

The last time this card brought about a "heaven-sent encounter" with Bei Yuwei, which eventually led to the explosive popularity of He Yiyi’s IP.

And this time, what kind of surprise would it bring?

Open the system interface to check personal information.

[Player: Tang Song (86 Charm)]

[Role: President of Songmei Apparel]

[Height: 185CM, Weight: 80KG]

[Constitution: 83, Stamina: 84, Agility: 82, Comprehension: 86]

After continuously completing the two tasks [Control Annie] and [Performance Explosion], his charm value directly reached 86 points, only 4 points away from the next node.

He exhaled lightly.

Tang Song closed the system interface.

He raised his wrist to check the time.

The reason he waited until this time was to witness the historical achievement of [Songmei Apparel] breaking through 100 million in monthly sales with his own eyes.

The white moonlight should be almost home by now.

Tang Song’s gaze gradually softened.

Since graduating from high school, the two hadn’t returned to the First High School campus together.

Returning this time, he must let the white moonlight wear a high school uniform and tie up a high ponytail to fiercely make up for his regrets.