[{"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-364":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},1705501,2178,"Chapter 364: Miracle","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-364",364,"\u003Cp>The system interface shimmered with flowing halos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dazzling golden card hovered at the center of the Character Management Center, exuding a mysterious and captivating glow. The card’s illustration was surrounded by intricate and delicate patterns, each line pulsating with a strange energy. Golden light coursed along these patterns, weaving a dreamlike interplay of brilliance and shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a mere thought, he lightly touched the Secretary Jin character card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, lines of information surfaced in his mind:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Secretary Jin (UR)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Status: Calm and Gentle]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Location: Harvard University .map]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special Skill: Dream Link (Passive, Currently Unavailable)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Age: 20 | Height: 170 cm | Weight: 52 kg]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Character Compatibility: 100 - Perfect]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Character Background: Born in 1995 into an academically rich family. Nickname: \"Smile\"…]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a true prodigy, far surpassing the prototype he had referenced—Liu Qingning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of her parents were renowned scholars in the field of economics, and under their influence, she had developed a strong passion for numbers and finance from an early age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By middle school, she was already demonstrating an extraordinary talent for mathematics, finance, and economics. She also self-studied multiple languages and participated in various academic competitions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 17, she was admitted to Harvard University, pursuing dual degrees in Economics and Mathematics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond her outstanding academic achievements, she also made remarkable strides in financial investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on her own abilities, she earned over a hundred million dollars through stocks, futures, and other financial derivatives while still in university.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leveraging her family background and exceptional emotional intelligence, she built a vast social network spanning both academia and finance—one that included heirs of business empires, descendants of political elites, and top talents across various fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she held core position offers from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, two of the world’s leading investment banks, along with invitations from numerous prestigious consulting firms and hedge funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading through the extensive background story, Tang Song carefully pieced together a clearer image of her in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expectations for his \"secretary\" soared to the highest level—he couldn't wait to meet her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Harvard University was currently in the 7-8 AM time zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Dream Link passive skill could only activate when she was asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The UR Dream Character Recruitment Card was undoubtedly an incredibly rare item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attached passive skill was even more astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Essentially, it created an interface that allowed him to communicate and interact with Jin Meixiao in the real world through dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through subconscious suggestion, he could make her fully accept him—forming trust, goodwill, and even loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Fateful Encounter\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slowly ticked by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song was now in a state of half-sleep, half-awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his perception, everything felt the same as reality, except he instinctively ignored anything related to the Dream System.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like being in a dream—if he believed he could fly, he would start flying in the next second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the moment he doubted it, he would immediately find himself walking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mysterious yet perfectly logical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On February 20th, Saturday morning, still in his dormitory, Tang Song finally found the right opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Secretary Jin (UR)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Status: Asleep...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Location: Harvard University - Off-campus Dormitory .map]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Special Skill: Dream Link (Passive, Currently Available)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying down calmly on his bed, he activated Dream Link.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hazy mist soon enveloped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the walls, artistic paintings hung elegantly. Plush sofas and rustic furniture were arranged in a natural yet harmonious layout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air was filled with the rich aroma of coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight poured in warmly, casting a tranquil and cozy ambiance over the dormitory’s common lounge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in this dream, Tang Song saw her for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat quietly by the window, holding a steaming cup of coffee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tall, slender figure was poised with an almost flawless balance. Her long, elegant legs crossed effortlessly, exuding both grace and aesthetic charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing his gaze, Secretary Jin gently set down her coffee and turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips curved into a confident, captivating smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were like deep, serene lakes—clear, bright, yet shimmering with a lively brilliance. A single glance carried an aura of wisdom and intelligence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his sudden appearance, she displayed no signs of surprise, as if it were perfectly natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this special state, Tang Song remained exceptionally composed and observant, revealing no unnecessary emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting across from her, he suddenly found an identical cup of coffee in his own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, I'm Tang Song.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, I'm Jin Meixiao. Or perhaps you could call me... Secretary Jin.\" She smiled warmly, exuding an elegant and refined charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Secretary Jin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, a long and delightful conversation began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From profound mathematical theories to intricate economic models...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They analyzed macroeconomic policies through Keynesian theory and dissected corporate production decisions using microeconomic cost theory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song displayed remarkable knowledge and keen insight, effortlessly navigating both classical and modern economic theories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their conversation drew to a close, he learned that Secretary Jin was currently involved in London Gold Trading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using this as a reference, he outlined the market trends for late February 2016, providing detailed insights into support levels and upper resistance points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dreaming of Wealth\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the next month, they frequently met in the dream world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her affection and loyalty toward him grew, Tang Song subtly implanted subconscious hints about major upcoming shifts in gold, stock, and futures markets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With these intuitive premonitions, Secretary Jin navigated the financial markets with almost supernatural precision—seizing every optimal opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her initial million-dollar capital began expanding at an astonishing rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as her wealth, ambition, and confidence soared, so did the changes within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once idolized Wall Street lost its allure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top investment bank offers she once coveted now seemed insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sought greater challenges, larger achievements—she wanted to push her limits and craft a legendary tale of wealth, orchestrated by her own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As graduation approached, multiple paths lay before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep in her subconscious, a voice reminded her—her success was not solely due to her talents and instincts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was another presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled the frequent hazy dream meetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the seemingly random email address that kept surfacing in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting before her laptop, she typed the address.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TAP. TAP. TAP. Each keystroke is deliberate, steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir or Madam, I know this may seem abrupt, but I’ve decided to send this email regardless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today happens to be April Fool’s Day, so you can treat this as a stranger’s joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you've ever had a similar experience, please respond.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— April 1, 2016\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preparing for his college entrance exams, Tang Song suddenly received an unexpected system notification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading the email, a brilliant smile formed on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretary Jin, our story begins today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A completely sufficient amount of time to craft a grand financial legend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Turning Point\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the following weeks, their email correspondence transitioned their connection into the real world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the mystical dream link as a foundation, Secretary Jin’s trust and fondness for him were abnormally high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now armed with precise information and guidance, she dominated the international financial markets—her name rising to prominence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>June 10, 2016—the day after Tang Song’s college entrance exams and the second day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Quancheng, for the very first time, Secretary Jin met her mysterious benefactor in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song, at eighteen, still carried the youthful aura of a teenager—tall, lean, and with an upright posture that exuded a scholarly air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speech was articulate, his thoughts meticulous, and his words carried an infectious charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His deep, sharp gaze seemed to penetrate people's hearts, leaving a profound impression on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Tang Song also experienced the sheer elegance and sensuality of a woman in its most refined form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She embodied the very essence of the golden ratio, a beauty so precise and harmonious that even in his special state, he found himself momentarily dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she was the ideal choice that the system had recruited according to his desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Birth of an Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the next six months, Smile Investments was officially established, laying the foundation for industries destined to thrive—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>short-form video platforms, cross-border e-commerce, the sharing economy, and new energy sectors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song proceeded to recruit several other crucial early-game characters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them was Annie Kate—Secretary Jin’s close friend and a member of the American Kate Family’s inheritance line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the UR Dream Character Recruitment Card, these new recruits lacked the passive Dream Link feature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song had merely established a connection with them through dreams, leaving them with an initial level of goodwill and loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But true interactions and understanding only began in the real world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, overseas private equity firm Jingwu Capital was quietly founded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Tang Song’s guidance, with Wu Kezhi’s leadership and Annie Kate’s influence, they began aggressively harvesting profits from the international capital markets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A business empire meticulously woven by Dream-Tang Song was silently taking shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A New Card Appears\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>January 1, 2017.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the help of a lucky item, a brand-new SSR Character Card appeared before Tang Song—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ouyang Xianyue, a woman with extensive political connections and resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Included in her initial assets was a struggling consumer electronics company on the verge of bankruptcy and a pressing employment crisis waiting to be solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakening from a Dream\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rustle—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tide of youth gradually receded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the second floor of the senior-year teaching building at Jing County No.1 High School, an empty corridor stretched before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arm was still raised as if reaching for something—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Feather of Memory had already vanished before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything had returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dreams were mysterious things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In them, one could fearlessly conjure up the impossible—soaring through the skies, traveling through time—without a hint of discord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, upon waking, the sheer density, complexity, or strangeness of the dream often caused the brain to discard much of the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was akin to flashing hundreds of images before someone in mere moments and expecting them to remember every detail—an impossible feat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brain simply couldn’t process and retain everything from the dream world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long time, Tang Song had been stuck in such a state of forgetfulness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, as his mind gradually refocused, his past memories became strikingly clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff—huff—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaning against the wall, Tang Song took several deep breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An inexplicable sense of loss and longing surged through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2016…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was seven years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much had happened back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White Moonlight, the Dream System, Secretary Jin, Annie, Wu Kezhi…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then there was Liu Qingning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words echoed in his ears:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take love, for example… I believe it can only be pure, safe, and fulfilling when financial freedom is achieved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to her, his past self had been utterly immature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mature Liu Qingning had always been quietly protecting him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Encouraging him in high school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helping him choose and apply for university majors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even her decision to start a business and plan to buy a home in Yan City…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back, she had been laying the groundwork for their future all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song understood her well enough to know that she had likely kept her feelings hidden to shield him from pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had chosen to fight alone, believing it was her way of protecting him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her clear and beautiful eyes, she had always held a kindness and determination he hadn’t seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was who she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, she wouldn’t have become his White Moonlight—hanging high in the sky, illuminating his entire youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bitter Truth\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every man has a moment of reckless, all-consuming passion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Tang Song, his devotion had been for White Moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the three years after graduation, living in Beijing, he had felt the enormous gap between him and Liu Qingning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw no future for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His passion slowly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped chasing their relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he let her pursue the career she loved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, he felt wronged—as if he were the one who had silently given everything, only to be abandoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then the game turned real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wealth, ambition, power—his desires spiraled out of control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He became a complete scumbag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surrounded by Zhao Yaqian, Wen Ruan, Lin Muxue…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real him was, in truth, never emotionally steadfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor was he as pure as Liu Qingning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, thinking about his White Moonlight, far away in Shenzhen, Tang Song felt a torrent of emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could never truly let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had gained the Dream System to rewrite his future and undo his regrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How should he face her now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How should he make her understand and accept the person he had become?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Call Across Time\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, Tang Song pulled out his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding Liu Qingning’s contact, he dialed the number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beep—beep—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phone rang for a while before she finally picked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slightly tired voice came through the receiver:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just busy, so I took a while to answer. Calling me at this hour—what’s wrong? Something urgent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song licked his dry lips. His mouth tasted bitter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong? Your voice sounds off. Are you sick?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine. I’m perfectly healthy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath, then said softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I went back to No.1 High today. I’m standing outside Senior Year, Class 3.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow!\"Liu Qingning’s voice brightened with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You went back secretly? I was planning to go with you next time. Seriously!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you remember the start of our final semester? The pink HiFi headphones, the evening walks on the track…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the phone, Tang Song spoke gently, recounting the memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the other end, Liu Qingning listened silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only her soft breathing proved she was still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he finished, she chuckled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you really remembered all that, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back then, a senior at Quancheng jumped because of stress. I noticed you weren’t in a good state, and I was scared you’d do something reckless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why I kept talking to you—just to lift your spirits. Senior year was brutal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"Tang Song’s eyes stung.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I miss you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I miss you too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, her voice softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing. Everything will pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in Shenzhen\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Nanshan Science Park, Liu Qingning lowered her phone and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression quickly returned to calmness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking briskly, she knocked on the glass door of the meeting room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping inside, she said, \"Sorry, Professor Wang. Had an urgent call just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No worries. Let’s continue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"The source of this content ɪs novel⟡fire.net\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat down quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Wang’s expression was serious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingning, you already understand most of this—I don’t need to spell everything out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The decision is always yours. But coming all the way from Beijing this time… I’m here to back you up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\" Liu Qingning nodded. \"I’m willing to sell my shares and accept Changyun Investment’s offer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment she received the news, she had already anticipated this outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since she arrived in Shenzhen, the company's CEO had been replaced by a professional manager hired by the investors—a skilled operator in the business world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their original startup team, which had come from Imperial Capital University, had been solely focused on research and development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in the commercial world, the frontline always belongs to the market, customers, and demand—only then comes product and R&D.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fundamental information asymmetry meant that, in an ideal team, everyone would collaborate on business decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the company evolved and strategies shifted, conflicts and misalignments were inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with their self-developed AI model and educational software already launched, the company had pivoted toward hardware development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The marginalization of software co-founders was something she had long foreseen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she chose to stay, her shares would eventually be diluted and she’d be pushed out of the management team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many ways to squeeze out a founder—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Issuing new shares, introducing strategic investors, conducting equity refinancing…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in truth, she had always planned to cash out once Century Zhixue was on the right track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that the timing came earlier than expected, and the money was less than she had originally hoped for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling Tang Song’s voice from their recent call, Liu Qingning’s gaze softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going back to Yan City to find him… might not be such a bad choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A New Beginning in Yan City\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two years of university effort plus over three years of entrepreneurship had earned her 3.6 million yuan in cash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In cities like Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai, that wasn’t much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in Yan City, she could buy a nice apartment and still have over 2 million in savings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she chose to settle down there, they could still live comfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You got this, Qingning! I believe you’ll only get better from here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Wang Chang stood up, walked over, and gave her a light hug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Professor Wang. I truly appreciate all your help and guidance over the years.\" Liu Qingning bowed sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Wang was a female professor at Imperial Capital Normal University and had been their advisor during the Internet+ Entrepreneurship Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was thanks to her that Liu Qingning had joined the Century Zhixue project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had guided her into the promising field of AI, helped them win the national gold award, secured angel investment from Changyun Investment, and landed lucrative business deals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Professor Wang was a well-respected expert in the AI industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she was also a shareholder in the company and a technical consultant for both software and hardware.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Observing Liu Qingning, Professor Wang suddenly asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you're leaving Century Zhixue, are you planning to return to Yan City?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Qingning hesitated for a moment before nodding honestly. \"Yes. I love the vibrance of big cities, but… you always have to make trade-offs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Wang smiled knowingly. She casually remarked, \"Is it because of that childhood friend of yours? Tang Song, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh…\" Liu Qingning’s face turned slightly red. \"Yes, his name is Tang Song.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Wang had watched her grow, so she knew many details about her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when Liu Qingning was unsure about her future, it was Professor Wang who had advised her to set aside emotions temporarily and focus on her career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Century Zhixue was supposed to secure a better future for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing a gentle hand on her shoulder, Professor Wang asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingning, have you ever considered… what if he falls for someone else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You told me yourself—when you decided to move to Shenzhen, he didn’t stop you. Instead, he accepted it quite openly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liu Qingning froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of panic flashed in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she lowered her gaze and said softly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he finds someone better… if he can be happier… then I guess… I can accept that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Professor Wang’s eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingning, you’ve said it yourself—people always have to make choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the time comes, I hope you make the right one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Professor Wang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I have something to attend to. Let’s talk next time. Bye!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bye-bye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Hidden Agenda\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Century Zhixue’s office, Professor Wang pulled out her phone and made a call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice lowered. \"Assistant Cheng, I tried convincing Qingning, but she’s made up her mind. She’s selling her shares and going back to Yan City. I couldn’t stop her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, it’s her decision.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood. Goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging up, Professor Wang smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the elevator, she ascended from the 14th floor to the 29th floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knock, knock, knock—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The break room door opened softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A poised woman greeted her with a smile. \"Professor Wang, please come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping into the warm and tranquil break room, Professor Wang turned her gaze to the figure seated in the rattan chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression became respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Jin, Su Yu’s assistant, Cheng Xiaoxi, just called me. I responded as you instructed. I also planted a seed of doubt regarding Tang Song.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretary Jin lifted her brilliant eyes and asked indifferently, \"What did Liu Qingning say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She said…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he finds someone better… if he can be happier… then I guess… I can accept that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grip on Secretary Jin’s teacup tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice remained soft. \"Such a lovely girl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Professor Wang sighed. \"Qingning is truly special. Among the people I’ve met, she’s one of the rare, remarkable ones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Secretary Jin glanced up at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then tell me… between her and me—who is more remarkable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Professor Wang stiffened, momentarily at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretary Jin took a sip of tea. \"What’s wrong? Hard to say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regaining her composure, Professor Wang spoke seriously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Jin, you must be joking. I can’t imagine anyone more outstanding than you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Secretary Jin’s lips lifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She crossed her legs gracefully and said, \"Good. Soon, Liu Qingning will be joining ‘Qingning Technology’. I’ll need you to assist her when the time comes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood. Thank you for your trust, Director Jin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you may go now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the break room doors closed again, Secretary Jin leaned back into her rattan chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind drifted back to Tang Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If miracles truly existed in this world, then their mysterious connection—spanning across half the globe—was undeniably one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if she’s his White Moonlight?\u003C\u002Fp>",3543,"2026-06-06T14:41:47.872Z",1,"novelbin.me","48a4c0367c2961bd5d2d9a35a5c4ec424a0ef2e3cecc5df200b7c7964dca31d1","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-365","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-363",874,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]