[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets":3,"chapter-maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-357":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Maxing Out Charisma, Inheriting Game Assets",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1705494,2178,"Chapter 357: A Glance Back","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-357",357,"\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong took several deep breaths, trying to calm the excitement in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had officially resigned fromSmile Investmentsin May 2017.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a computer science master's graduate, she had been one of Director Jin’s six assistants, primarily assisting with strategic planning for internet investment projects, as well as project screening and evaluation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, this was a key sector forSmile Investments, making the job both demanding and exhausting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, it gave her more opportunities to interact with the people around Director Jin—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including Liu Jiayi, the sharp-witted, cool-headed woman from Northeast China, a national martial arts champion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the reason Liu Jiayi remained so memorable wasn’t just because of her competence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t a traditional beauty, but her striking androgynous looks appealed strongly to many women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong licked her slightly dry lips and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing someone approaching, her keen, piercing eyes flicked over immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jiayi’s face remained unreadable—calm, distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Jiang Yourong’s heart pounded uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After more than six years, she was crossing paths withthemagain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except… Liu Jiayi didn’t seem to remember her at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tap, tap—\"Her footsteps came to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong hesitated for a moment, then said softly, \"Jiayi, long time no see. Haha, I never expected to run into you in Quancheng. But… you probably don’t remember my name anymore, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jiayi took her hands out of her pockets and said evenly, \"Long time no see,Assistant Jiang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss—\"Jiang Yourong sucked in a sharp breath, goosebumps rising all over her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She… she stillrememberedher?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who wouldunderstandthis feeling?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would understand the sheer weight behind the words‘Assistant Jiang’?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong took another step forward, looking up at her, eyes sparkling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, I can’t believe you still remember me, Jiayi. I’m honestly a little flattered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My memory is excellent.\" Liu Jiayi’s lips curved slightly. \"Besides, you were Director Jin’s assistant. Even with non-compete and confidentiality agreements, former assistants are still closely monitored for a few years after leaving, to prevent corporate leaks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong felt a twinge of awkwardness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh… I see. Haha, haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation stalled, and silence settled between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jiayi said nothing further, simply watching her with a natural but undeniable air of authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in her years as Director Jin’s driver, she had encountered countless high-profile figures—some even in the political sphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had long since learned to maintain an unshakable composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong tentatively asked, \"Are you in Quancheng for business? I have some friends here. Do you need any help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong’s mouth twitched. As expected, she wasn’t going to get much out of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um… how is Director Jin doing?\" she asked cautiously. \"She used to work insane hours, pulling all-nighters all the time. Is her health okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly added, \"I mean, I was her assistant for quite a while. I still care about her well-being.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At those words, Liu Jiayi’s icy expression softened slightly, losing some of its previous sharpness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded. \"Director Jin is in excellent health. The group has stabilized now, and there’s much less work that requires her personal attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s wonderful,\" Jiang Yourong murmured, her emotions stirring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still dream about my days atSmile Holdingsa lot. I’m really grateful for everything Director Jin taught me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reminiscing about the past, Jiang Yourong became a little sentimental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently took hold of Liu Jiayi’s forearm and started chatting about her experiences atSmile Holdings—funny stories from work, her impressions of the other assistants…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the Parking Lot\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white Mercedes-Benz C200L slowly pulled into the lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man and woman stepped out, both in their mid-twenties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman wore a chiffon dress, her makeup delicate and refined, exuding a demure, ladylike charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man sported an oversized T-shirt, ripped jeans, and a baseball cap worn backward. His hair was streaked with blonde highlights—trendy, fashionable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shasha, Zhang Lei didn’t tell you who the old classmate is? I just want to know if it’s a guy or a girl, haha,\" Zhang Yunpeng said as he locked the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shasha smoothed her bangs. \"Come on, Yunpeng. In our class,Iwas the school beauty. What other girl are you thinking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunpeng rolled his eyes. \"Can wenotrewrite history? If you were talking about Zhang Yan, I’d believe it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, well, if you like her, why didn’t you go after her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was all back in school. Now, I’m a full-fledged local influencer with a great life—plenty of girls are into me.\" Zhang Yunpeng smirked smugly. \"Honestly, among our old classmates, not many are doing better than me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in school, he had been a lousy student, never able to focus. He used to tease the girls he liked just to get their attention—looking back, it was prettyidiotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shasha nudged him playfully. \"Hey, weren’t you gonna do a liveshop review? Start the stream already! I want to learn from you—maybe I’ll give it a shot myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had arranged for Zhang Lei to meet her atSnail Barpartly because Zhang Yunpeng had taken asponsored gigto review the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These days, Zhang Yunpeng was a well-known local influencer in Quancheng, with the nickname\"Yunpeng’s Got Style\"and a following of 450,000 fans—many of them locals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frequently landed paid promotions for bars and restaurants, makingseriousmoney.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he drove a Mercedes and had an apartment in the city center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shasha, confident in her own looks, wanted to see if she could break into the industry and make some quick cash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ll start streaming. Help me film some clips later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking out his phone, Zhang Yunpeng clipped on a mic, adjusted the camera, and began his livestream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While waiting for viewers to join, he chatted animatedly, sharing urban stories and making exaggerated facial expressions for entertainment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shoutout toYoyofor the two hot air balloons! Thanks, gorgeous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks toSister Yunfor the three sunglasses gifts!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a naturally energetic talker, and since he had never been great at academics, diving into short videos and livestreaming turned his weaknesses into strengths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thrived in this industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His looks were decent, too, and with Douyin’s powerful beauty filters, he barely passed as a \"handsome streamer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few of his big-spending female fans—likeYoyoandBreeze Is Not Yun—frequently sent him gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of something gleaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He squinted and turned his head in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, parked under the streetlights, was an awe-inspiring black luxury car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gleamed under the lights, radiating an air of mystery and prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy sh*t! A Rolls-Royce Phantom!\" Zhang Yunpeng’s face lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guys, I just stumbled upon mydream car—a Rolls-Royce Phantom! This is insane! Let’s go check it out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was genuinely excited, he also knew this wascontent gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Phantom in the middle of Quancheng? That was a guaranteed way to draw attention and boost engagement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, as soon as he said it, his chat exploded with comments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Switching to his rear camera, he zoomed in on the Rolls-Royce and began spouting facts about it as he walked toward it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, someone stepped into frame, blocking the camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunpeng looked up and met a chilling gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp, ice-cold eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall, imposing posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerfully built figure dressed in a sleek, fitted suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tiny livestream chat erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling an inexplicable pressure, Zhang Yunpeng instinctively stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Liu Shasha tugged at his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A calm but firm voice sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please refrain from filming or livestreaming in this area. Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong walked over and waved a hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunpeng sneaked a glance at her—a poised, sophisticated beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, my bad! We’ll leave right away,\" he stammered, hastily cutting the stream and backing away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That scene just now—absolutelycinematic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The perfect kind of viral moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, his livestream’s viewer count had just broken past 200—a lucky turn of events despite the earlier scare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow! Huge thanks to Yoyo for the sports car gift! Yoyo, you’re amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Yoyo: \"That woman looked like anassassin! So cool, I love her! Yunpeng, can you film her again?\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, other female viewers started chiming in with gifts and messages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, I’d love to, but her aura was at least ten meters tall—I didn’t even dare get closer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Zhang Yunpeng sneakily panned his camera toward the Rolls-Royce one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, let’s get back on track. Today, I’m bringing you all to a super atmospheric theme bar! If you’re in Quancheng, stick around and check it out with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing open the glass doors, he stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm, cozy lighting greeted him, paired with a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place is full of handsome guys and pretty girls, and the prices are super affordable! I’m gonna show you all around—locals, you better not miss this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right on cue, the bartender he had coordinated with earlier walked over, giving a brief introduction to the bar and its promotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adjusting his camera angle, Zhang Yunpeng grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, there’s another big reason I’m here today—I’m reuniting with an old middle school classmate! But I have no idea who it is, not even if they’re male or female. So, let’s open this mystery box together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hislivestream instinctswere excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smooth-talking narration, exaggerated but entertaining expressions, decent looks—all of it kept the audience engaged.Read full story at Nov3lFɪre.ɴet\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His top female fans immediately jumped in to tease him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Yoyo: \"Could it be your middle school crush? Is this the start of a newromanticstoryline?\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Breeze Is Not Yun: \"If you find a girlfriend, you’ll lose us!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aww, now that you mention it, I am kinda excited!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to Liu Shasha, he asked, \"Shasha, which booth is Zhang Lei at?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shasha, who had been quietly observing his streaming techniques, quickly pointed. \"W21, in the northwest corner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let’s go check it out, fam!\"Zhang Yunpeng switched his camera view, pointing it toward the bar’s interior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at this place, guys! Pretty solid vibe, right? And it’s only 60 yuan per person on average!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【\"Yunpeng, there’s areallygood-looking guy to your left—zoom in on him!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【\"Yeah! He’s got that 'salt-bro' vibe!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, your taste is terrible! What does he have that I don’t? Yoyo and Breeze, you two have good eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he bantered with the chat, he kept moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Liu Shasha’s gaze drifted toward W21.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, she spotted two men clinking their glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them was unmistakably Zhang Lei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shasha giggled. \"Yunpeng, you’re gonna be disappointed. It’s a guy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"Zhang Yunpeng exaggerated his reaction.\"Well, looks like all the ladies crushing on me can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Now, let’s see which old friend it is—been years since I last saw them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all eyes in the livestream now locked in, he steadied his camera and quickly walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Lei! We’re here!\"Zhang Yunpeng greeted as he zoomed in on the booth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the soft glow of a vintage chandelier, a man lifted his glass, taking a slow sip of his drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he set the glass down and looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, chiseled face was revealed beneath the dim lighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark, slightly tousled hair shifted with his movements, brushing against his deep, intense eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back casually against the plush sofa, long legs effortlessly crossed, exuding a natural elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His silk dress shirt shimmered faintly under the light, the slightly unbuttoned collar revealing a glimpse of his toned physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The minimalist yet refined outfit, paired with his relaxed posture, emanated a subtle yet undeniable aura of wealth and class.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if an invisible barrier surrounded him, separating him from the noise and chaos of the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Zhang Yunpeng and Liu Shasha froze on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A name from the depths of their memory surfaced—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The features were unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his aura—thispresence—was like he had transformed into an entirely different person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in the dim, moody atmosphere of the bar, he looked like a leading man straight out of a novel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the livestream chat:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【\"Ahhh!!!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【\"HOLY SH*T!!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【\"HE’S SO HOT!!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lei chuckled and waved them over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yunpeng, Shasha, we’ve been waiting for over 40 minutes. Tang Song and I are almost full from drinking already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shasha snapped out of it, her face instantly flushing red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tucking a stray strand of hair behind her ear, she nervously pinched the hem of her dress and softly murmured,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang… Tang Song, long time no see. I’m Liu Shasha—do you remember me? You’ve changed so much. If I saw you outside, I don’t think I’d even recognize you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song set his glass down and smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, I remember. Hello, Shasha. It’s been almost ten years, hasn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah… ever since middle school, we pretty much lost touch,\" Liu Shasha took a deep breath and gathered her courage, sliding into the booth beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunpeng hesitated for a moment, then forced a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang Song, long time no see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long time no see.\" Tang Song nodded with a friendly smile before turning back to Liu Shasha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Lei and I have been drinking beer. Feel free to order whatever you’d like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was smooth, clear, and magnetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunpeng discreetly glanced at his phone—the viewer count had just broken 500.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unprecedented!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all his streaming career, the highest he had ever hit was 300 viewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his camera panned away from Tang Song, the chat exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【\"Turn the camera back! We want to see him!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【\"Yunpeng, don’t bedense! We need more of the god-tier hottie!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【\"Streamer, hurry up! I NEED to see more!!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunpeng felt a headache coming on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to say something, the screen was flooded with bright, dazzling gift effects—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carnival, Douyin One…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His jawdropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa, huge thanks to Yoyo for the Carnival! You’re incredible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Breeze, for the Douyin One!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His top two donors—always reliable, always supporting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving such high-value gifts was rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then… his expression stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Yoyo: \"Streamer, go get his WeChat for me! If you succeed, I’ll send anotherHua Zi!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Breeze Is Not Yun: \"Me too! If you get it, I’ll send one as well! Hurry up!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait a damn second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now they weren’t even calling him Yunpeng?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just \"Streamer\"?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WTF! You guys are so damn FAITHLESS!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Hua Zi meant a 3,000 yuan gift—just for a WeChat contact?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was this—some kind of escort gig?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunpeng glanced at Tang Song again, his mind buzzing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guyreallydid look like a movie star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still streaming?\"Zhang Lei chuckled and nudged him. \"Come on, let’s drink first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah.\" Zhang Yunpeng nodded, adjusting his camera angle before clinking his bottle of Wusu beer with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clink—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he set his bottle down, he glanced at his chat again—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his eyelid twitches violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【\"Holy crap, now that we’re closer, I just realized—he’s wearing a Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4300V! That’s a 700,000 yuan watch! Is it real?!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【\"No wonder he has such a high-class aura—he’s atruetop-tier rich and handsome man!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【\"I know watches. Yunpeng, you’re at Snail Bar in downtown Quancheng, right? I’m coming over to check for myself!\"】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fck! You guys—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the flood of messages, Zhang Yunpeng suddenly felt a deep sense of crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his livestream!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His carefully cultivated fanbase!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, they were about to switch sides?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Yan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shasha froze for a moment, staring at Tang Song’s strikingly handsome face at such close range. She hesitated before answering nervously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t been in touch with her much… actually, none of our high school classmates really kept in touch with her. She was always quiet, a total study fanatic. It was like she vanished after getting into university.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I did hear from a former dorm mate that after she graduated from Agricultural University, she worked in Beijing for about half a year. She was living in a semi-basement apartment in Tiantongyuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, I think she got laid off and couldn’t find a good job, so she moved south. She’s probably in Yang City now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Shasha’s scattered recollections made Tang Song pause, his fingers tightening slightly around his glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tiantongyuan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That name was far too familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had lived inTiantongyuan West Area 1for three years during his time in Beijing. A 13-square-meter bedroom, rented with the help of Liu Qingning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FirstYan City University, then a home inBeijing…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been closer than he had ever realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his memory was indeed altered, there was a very real chance that they had crossed paths—he just hadn’t known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this be why Zhang Yan kept leaving comments on his social media?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cloudy sky kept the evening cool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the black Rolls-Royce Phantom, Jiang Yourong and Liu Jiayi had been chatting for quite a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sky darkened, Jiang Yourong adjusted the strap of her bag and asked lightly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Jiayi, what’s your phone number? Let’s add each other on WeChat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Jiayi pursed her lips slightly, then pulled a business card from her pocket and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong took it with a smile. \"Alright then, I won’t keep you any longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, a faint smile appeared on Liu Jiayi’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Goodbye!\" Jiang Yourong replied cheerfully, then turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This encounter had given her a deeper understanding of where her old colleagues had ended up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, Qin Yingxue, the most outstanding assistant back in the day, was now a senior executive at Qingning Technology in Shenzhen while also holding a high-ranking position in Director Jin’s family office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Lin Tiantian, who had taken over Jiang Yourong’s former role—she was still Director Jin’s assistant, but she had also become President of the Group’s PR Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong exhaled long and deep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always been a bit lazy, but she still had her pride and ambition—otherwise, she wouldn’t have pursued a PhD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, after reconnecting with these people, she once again felt the power of fate—how vastly different lives could be based on one decision, one encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her steps faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned back, gazing at Liu Jiayi from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still standing silently in the same spot, her sharp eyes fixed on the entrance of a small bar as if she were waiting for someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong’s heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of realization struck her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the very beginning, Liu Jiayi had been looking toward that bar. Even while they were chatting, she had frequently glanced in that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which could only mean—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person she was waiting for was inside the bar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who could make Liu Jiayi—a top-tier security officer, Director Jin’spersonal driver—wait outside like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong's imagination ran wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, we were talking about Jin Meixiao—the legendary Director Jin, the most successful female entrepreneur of their time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Wonder Woman of the business world\", her idol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had the chance to see Director Jin again—wouldn’t that be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heartbeat quickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong quickly pulled out a compact mirror from her bag, fixing her hair and adjusting her collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hyping herself up, she strode toward the bar with purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Bar\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost 7 PM, and the place was filling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft music floated through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light mix of alcohol and sweet perfume drifted around the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong walked straight to the bar counter, ordering a glass of Baileys Irish Cream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took small sips, casually scanning the crowd while keeping her presence low-key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, she let out a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many women in the bar—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But none of them were her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone like Director Jin—her presence was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she were here, Jiang Yourong would have spotted her instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a hurried set of footsteps entered the bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young girl in a crop top rushed inside, looking no older than 20—probably a college student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She scanned the room anxiously, stopping to ask a waiter something before dashing toward a booth in the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong took a large sip of her Baileys, the creamy liqueur bursting with sweetness in her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes followed the rushing girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl had already stopped at a booth, standing obediently beside a seated man, speaking to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man slowly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His figure was lean yet powerful, his posture naturally poised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the warm lights, his side profile looked as if it had been carefully sculpted—every angle impossibly sharp, incredibly handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His high-bridged nose exudes elegance, and the slight tilt of his head, coupled with the way his bangs fell over his eyes, gave him a sense of mystique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yourong’s breath hitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hand trembled slightly around her glass of Baileys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single phrase surfaced in her mind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I searched for you a thousand times… and in an instant, you appeared, under the glow of the lanterns.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sothiswas who Liu Jiayi had been waiting for!\u003C\u002Fp>",3504,"2026-06-06T14:41:47.872Z",1,"novelbin.me","ac94ef3cb870825da56c553ebe4d6ad90e4514fa0a7905a0ef0c1ae38c19606e","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-358","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-356",874,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]