[{"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-552":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},1705789,2178,"Chapter 551: The Path to Branding","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-552",552,"\u003Cp>October 16, 2023, Monday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>8:35 a.m., a cool morning breeze still lingered over Rong City’s sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subway Line 1 came to a slow stop at the Financial City Station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunjing exited the station and walked toward her office tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 29 years old, she was a product manager at an internet company. She loved clothes, good food, and limited-edition mugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy user of Xiaohongshu, she enjoyed recording life’s little details and sharing outfit tips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With two Su Yu songs playing in her earphones, she scrolled through her WeChat Moments as the Yintai Center office building came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took the elevator up, clocked in, and settled into her workstation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yunjing, a new café just opened downstairs last week. People say it looks great and the coffee’s legit. It’s been blowing up on Douyin lately—super photogenic! Wanna go check it out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunjing immediately perked up. “Sure, let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Store-hopping and check-in photos were among her favorite hobbies—especially if it was a well-designed boutique café.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They packed up and took the elevator straight down to the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Past the atrium and several storefronts, a visually stunning café came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Glimmer Coffee]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Located at the corner of the first floor, it featured large floor-to-ceiling windows with bright natural lighting. Inside, warm wood tones and soft lights hinted at a stylish, cozy interior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing open the brown glass door, a gentle stream of jazz music flowed out, mingling with the rich scent of coffee and a faint whiff of caramelized desserts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Open bar, prep area, express pickup zone, workspace area, seating area...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wooden tables with a soft sheen, plush sofas, a modern grey-white theme offset with warm yellow lights—it exuded sophistication and high-end flair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her first impression: fantastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a quick scan, Zhang Yunjing guessed the space was at least 200 square meters—standard for a boutique business café. It ticked all her boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a new store, the crowd was still light. They chose a window seat without hassle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ordered the signature \"Glimmer Special,\" gently blew on it, and took a sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smooth and flavorful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t help but sigh in delight, then pulled out her phone and launched her camera app to start taking check-in photos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she immersed herself in the ritual, a crisp sound of heels echoed from the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click, click, click—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a warm yet commanding voice rang out, “Good morning, ladies. We’re running a promotion: if you take photos and share them on social media, you’ll receive a free croissant. You’re very welcome to join.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked up to see a tall, elegant woman approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well-dressed and poised, with bright features, sleek black hair cascading over her shoulders, flawless makeup, and a composed air—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like a CEO straight out of a drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunjing blinked and quickly responded, “Sure! Can I post it on Xiaohongshu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Absolutely.” The woman smiled gracefully and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a staff member hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunjing overheard them respectfully calling her “President Xie”—clearly, the owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And indeed, her appearance perfectly matched the café’s refined image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She showed her post and received the croissant with no trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she ate, her curiosity got the better of her, and she searched the place online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turned out, it was part of a national chain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Headquartered in Yan City, it had already launched stores in several tier-one cities, and this Rong City location was their third flagship store—with top-tier décor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder it was so particular.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting with her coworker for a bit, Yunjing refreshed her Xiaohongshu homepage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A post immediately caught her eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Title: “HEYISTUDIO—You Decide Our Chinese Name! Shareholders, Come Vote!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The featured image showed a sleek and eye-catching logo—beautiful and well-designed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, she wasn’t that interested and was about to scroll past. But then—something froze her in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The author’s name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“April?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very familiar ID.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d been one of his earliest followers—had even commented on his first post: “You won’t see any change unless you lose weight first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over time, she became April’s fan, cyber mentor, and frequent commenter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had personally witnessed this “digital pet” undergo a total glow-up and become a heartthrob—rising from single-digit followers to over 30,000. A truly shocking transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gave her immense satisfaction and a sense of achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because the change had been so dramatic and so successful—it felt like playing a cheat-coded game and reaching the final level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a product person, she was highly sensitive to operational logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By conventional strategy, April should’ve pivoted to product placement or influencer sponsorships by now—becoming a steady micro-influencer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With income over 10k per month, he could’ve easily made it his main gig.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But surprisingly, just as he peaked, he slowed his posting—and stopped entirely early last month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She, like many others, sent private messages and left comments urging him to return—but nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, he faded from sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So seeing that name suddenly pop up again today made her extremely curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly tapped on the post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Content:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“HEYISTUDIO is a mid-to-high-end women’s brand, focused on minimalism, elegance, and affordable luxury. We’re looking for a Chinese name. If your suggestion is chosen, you’ll receive free samples from our first clothing line, plus a co-creation badge and commemorative card...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attached were several images showcasing the logo from various angles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The post had just gone live that morning—already with 1,000+ likes and over 400 comments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Netizens were highly engaged, offering suggestions from every angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lina]: “I think He Yi Zhi Yi (合意制衣) is great. It means a blend of our advisors' ideas! Slogan: ‘Chosen by strategists, refunds guaranteed!’ (#trollface)”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Designer Wang]: “This logo is incredible. Clearly cost a fortune. April’s serious about this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top-liked comment stood out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Su Yu’s April]: “As a pro, I vote for He Yi (合衣)! It’s a homophone for HEYI and suggests perfect fit. Also implies co-creation with users—way better than those forced high-end names. Matches the character-growth concept.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The comment included a hand-drawn sketch of the characters 合衣, incorporating some design flair—very eye-catching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Yunjing recognized the ID.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered clearly that early on, this commenter had shown up under nearly every post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From hairstyle suggestions to outfit coordination, skincare tips to fitness plans—they were always the first to offer thoughtful replies, often tagging other fans for discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when April went inactive, this user was the most persistent in demanding updates—like chasing a serialized web novel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening April’s profile page, Yunjing quickly found his post from two days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>6,000+ likes, 2,000+ comments, nearly 1,200 saves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No doubt—a viral hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, she scrolled through his content, eyes widening in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her coworker, fresh off posting her own Moments, noticed her expression. “What’s up, Yunjing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunjing looked up, inhaled deeply, and said with barely contained excitement, “Remember the Xiaohongshu blogger I told you about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, April! That abs guy! I still have his pics saved, hehe.” Zhang Wenwen giggled. “What about him? Back to posting again? Any spicy pics?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up, you’re so inappropriate.” Yunjing laughed and shook her head. “We all thought he was just a regular programmer and maybe a self-improvement blogger. But turns out, he’s started his own brand—and it looks legit. He’s even crowdsourcing ideas for it now, inviting fans to participate and witness the brand’s journey.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Wenwen raised an eyebrow at the screen. “Wait, you sure this isn’t just marketing fluff? So many ‘inspirational stories’ turn out to be scripted. A programmer who vanishes for half a year and suddenly says he launched a fashion label that’s already doing well? Kinda sus.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone immersed in internet operations, she was naturally wary of such “glow-up” narratives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Yunjing wavered. “Hmm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenwen added, “Could be some small brand partnering with him, using his ‘character-growth’ persona to gain traction. High engagement makes it easy to build momentum. I bet next he’ll announce he’s the brand director—playing the elite founder role.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunjing didn’t reply right away. Instead, she scrolled back through April’s past posts. Her fingers gently slid down the screen, revisiting his journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fat loss, fitness, styling, skincare, posture correction…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every piece of advice from fans, he had earnestly tried, responded to—never once brushing anyone off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His content never screamed “show-off” or “flex”—it was always honest documentation of personal growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That sincerity gave fans like her an incredible sense of participation and achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds of silence, Yunjing shook her head. “No—I think he’s for real.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenwen teased, “Someone’s emotionally invested, huh? You’ve really raised him like a digital pet—and now you’re upgrading to ‘cyber shareholder’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunjing grinned, her eyes sparkling with a mix of excitement and satisfaction. “Exactly—and an early investor at that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She put down her coffee and started typing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the post about HEYISTUDIO’s name search, she left her suggestion:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think you could call it ‘He Yi’ (赫衣)—meaning distinguished clothing. It conveys a sense of prestige and aligns with a high-end designer brand’s tone. Fits the image perfectly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The “digital pet” she raised online had actually launched a women’s fashion label—and invited them to build it together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just interaction. It was a whole new character-raising game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fashion taste and spending habits perfectly aligned with HEYISTUDIO’s target market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when she wore its clothes in the future—it would bring her immense pride and joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The very thought of it stirred a surge of excitement and anticipation in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a high-end restaurant in the Magic City,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an office tower in Hangzhou,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the crowded subways of Shenzhen,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In university dormitories...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across every corner of the city,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cyber strategists” were quietly joining in, pitching their ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them were office workers, students, content creators, freelancers—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even celebrity entertainers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a small, close-knit circle,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[HEYISTUDIO] was beginning to spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>5:37 a.m., Yanjing Tiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the sky was still pitch black, the city not yet awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine rain tapped against the glass, a faint \"da-da\" sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song slowly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar and intoxicating scent lingered at the tip of his nose,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mingling the autumn chill with the unique warmth of a young woman’s skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It snapped him awake instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian was still asleep in his arms, her silhouette soft and quiet in the dim light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song couldn’t help leaning down to kiss her on the cheek,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then leaned into her neck and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the [Phantom Glamour] enhancement,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her scent was indeed addictive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefully slipping out of bed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song glanced at the rainy window, then walked into the dressing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He changed clothes and went into the study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he pulled out the treasured guitar gifted by Su Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turned on the lights, adjusted the warmth and angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then set up a sports camera, angling it toward the floor-to-ceiling balcony windows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the guitar in hand, he walked to the camera and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Framed by the rainy cityscape, warm lighting, and early morning darkness,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He became a silhouette—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facial features hidden, but the upright, handsome lines unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His long, pale fingers glowed faintly as they danced across the dark guitar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle melody flowed from his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain outside grew louder—its rhythmic tapping became a natural backing track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was deep and magnetic,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paired with the guitar’s soft chords, the entire room was wrapped in a cozy, melancholic ambiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four and a half minutes later—\"Rainy Night in Manchester\" came to an end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song picked up the camera, reviewed the footage, and nodded in satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exported the video, edited it on his laptop, applied a filter, and uploaded the entire performance to Douyin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t posted in a while—so he started from the content he knew best, reactivating the account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next would be the Lamborghini and Xiaoxue segments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also planned to buy a premium motorcycle—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partly for personal interest,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And partly for better account content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing up,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song returned to the main room and picked up his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two unread messages popped up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Lingling: “**o Today’s Tuesday, Oct 17, light rain, 14–23°C. Outfit recommendation below...”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Lingling: “Senior, the pattern draft for your design is ready. I’m heading to Huashang Garments today to make the sample.”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song smiled and replied, “Thanks for the hard work, Lingling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Lingling: “No worries! You’re a paying customer, after all—VIP service guaranteed! Your junior will fulfill all requests! (#wink)”】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chuckling, Tang Song teased, “So good to me? Then send a photo—the sexiest one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Lingling: bonk emoji】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Lingling: photo.jpg】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song tapped to open it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, another fitness photo from his junior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was noticeably more seductive—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Top slightly lifted, revealing a slender waist sharply contrasting with her curvaceous hips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged stickers for a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, dawn was slowly breaking,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the rain had thinned to a gentle drizzle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song stood by the balcony, gazing at the rain-tinted morning,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind contemplating the details of his Phase 3 Growth Plan Tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>HEYISTUDIO was founded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A design team assembled,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Supply chains and OEM partners in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first batch of clothes would take at least half a month from design to production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Songmei Fashion, as a business, couldn’t do a full-scale launch without finalized products.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Xiaohongshu pre-promotion and co-creation campaign\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was also a key step in building brand recognition—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mutually reinforcing process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[① Branding] would soon be completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for [③ Capital Hunter],\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuyan would accompany the team to Hangzhou today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yimai Tech’s investment due diligence should go off without a hitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once his current tasks were done,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could accompany Wen Ruan on a trip to Yangcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of Yangcheng inevitably brought up Zhang Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting away his phone, Tang Song walked toward the master bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was still dark—Zhao Yaqian hadn't woken up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped lightly into the bathroom—Latest content published on ⓝovelFire.net\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And was suddenly startled by a playful, crisp “Ha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t loud—but definitely enough to scare someone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Tang Song turned sharply—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And saw a figure hiding in the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long burgundy hair draped over her shoulders, messy yet alluring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes gleamed mischievously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And notably—she was only wearing a long sheer robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fair, smooth legs shimmered under the light—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flowing curves, enchanting lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song patted his chest dramatically. “Are you trying to scare me to death?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian giggled behind her hand and said smugly, “Hehe, gotcha, Song-ge! That’s payback for scaring me last night!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song raised an eyebrow, sliding his hand up her thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian blushed, then threw herself into his arms,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arms around his neck, legs wrapped around his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met—hers full of affection, like morning stars—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm and blazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They fooled around a bit—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then stood side by side at the mirror to brush their teeth and wash up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian kept playing tricks—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hugging him from behind while he brushed his teeth,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whipping her towel at his face on purpose...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After washing up, they made breakfast together in the kitchen, ate,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she saw Tang Song off to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around 9:00 a.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunxi Tower, Songmei Fashion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Morning, Qiuqiu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good morning!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Colleagues’ cheerful greetings echoed through the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu responded to each greeting. She was gradually adapting to this environment and had learned to express kindness in the simplest way possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once seated at her desk, she turned on her computer and logged into the internal collaboration platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new message popped up: “Initial requirements for [HEYISTUDIO] express packaging design.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attached were reference images from competitor packaging, a logistics cost analysis sheet, and user survey data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu studied them carefully for a good while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers glided lightly across the tablet as her thoughts quickly transformed into sketches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the complete “Visual Identity System” already in place, designing the express packaging would be a lot easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She already had some ideas in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10:30 a.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding-dong—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A WeChat notification sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Brother Junfeng: “Qiuqiu, are you free this weekend?”]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu pursed her lips and replied, “If there’s no overtime, I should be. Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Brother Junfeng: “My company’s higher-ups have recently gotten interested in motorcycles. I’m planning to buy one too, so I can occasionally join them on rides. You’re practically an expert in this field—help me pick one, and come with me to pick it up this weekend.”]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the message, Cheng Qiuqiu hesitated for a moment, then replied, “Okay. Send me your budget and preferences, and I’ll help you pick one when I have time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew that Gao Junfeng was now the Assistant Vice President at Zhongcheng Group with a bright future ahead of him. Buying a motorcycle was clearly a move to expand his network and social circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as a friend, helping him out was the right thing to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just didn’t know why she felt a little uneasy inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Brother Junfeng: “OK, I’ll send it over later.”]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, footsteps approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap tap tap—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu looked up and saw Sun Youguang from the finance department walking over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qiuqiu, President Tang just finished his meeting. He wants you to go to his office.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, okay.” Cheng Qiuqiu quickly nodded, grabbed the USB drive she had prepared on her desk, and headed toward the CEO’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday morning, Tang Song had given her a task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked her to organize [HEYISTUDIO]’s brand Visual Identity System into a 3:4 ratio promotional image set, with each image annotated with usage scenarios and design logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock knock—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That familiar magnetic voice made her heart beat faster without her realizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing the door open, Cheng Qiuqiu immediately saw Tang Song sitting behind his desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of indescribable joy surged in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like just seeing him—without even needing to say anything—was enough to bring her peace and happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come over here, Qiuqiu,” Tang Song beckoned her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.” She softly responded, walked over to the desk, and handed him the USB drive. “Here’s the Visual Identity System materials you asked for. I’ve finished organizing them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great job.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song took the USB and plugged it into his computer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiuqiu hesitated for a second, bit her lip, then stepped closer, leaning slightly to point at the screen and softly said, “It’s this folder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she leaned in, a gentle, warm fragrance lingered at his nose. Tang Song glanced sideways at her, unable to resist looking a little longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in a loose long-sleeve T-shirt, her full D-cup curves were hard to ignore, and her tight pants accentuated her plump, perky hips with precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply stood there quietly, and every curve from her graceful shoulders to her slender ankles looked just right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing Tang Song’s warm gaze, a flicker of unease flashed in Cheng Qiuqiu’s eyes. She instinctively lowered her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song smiled, and his left hand naturally reached out, gently resting on her slim waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Qiuqiu’s body flinched ever so slightly, a deeper blush rising on her cheeks. Her full lips trembled a little, but in the end, she said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was “helping her get used to physical intimacy between men and women” as part of her therapy for intimacy issues and emotional numbness—a valid reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the softness of Qiuqiu’s waist beneath his hand,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song opened the folder and started browsing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows lifted the more he looked, and a satisfied smile gradually appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight images in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From logo evolution, color system, typography specifications to auxiliary graphic applications—everything was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was the content complete, but the aesthetic was spot on, and the attention to detail was impeccable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing Tang Song’s subtle hand movements and the increasingly suggestive atmosphere,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiuqiu swallowed nervously and instinctively tried to shift the topic: “President Tang, are you planning to use these design images... to present to clients?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not exactly,” Tang Song shook his head, and the fingers on her waist casually traced a line. “I’m planning to document the full branding process of HEYI STUDIO on Xiaohongshu—let the netizens participate and witness it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiaohongshu?” Qiuqiu blinked, then said seriously, “Then… may I take a look? If needed later, I can tweak the images to better fit the Xiaohongshu style.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song nodded with pleasure, “Of course. I’ll send you the ID on WeChat later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His next post would detail and showcase HEYISTUDIO’s entire visual identity system—strengthening user immersion and engagement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Telling the brand’s story would also require tons of visual content,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And having Qiuqiu, the designer, involved directly would definitely boost both quality and efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them looked through the images in the office for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until HR knocked on the door that Qiuqiu finally hurried back to her desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, she received a message from Tang Song on WeChat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“April?” she softly read the name, a ripple stirring in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly picked up her phone and typed the ID into the Xiaohongshu search bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The account popped up immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the follower count and profile description, a stunned expression appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? Tang Song is a mini influencer? And a makeover success story?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling was like discovering her idol’s secret alter ego—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Total whiplash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly found Tang Song’s first post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the photos and text, her eyes widened and her mouth dropped open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Disappointed in my 25-year-old self. Seeking a makeover. Willing to listen.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qiuqiu held her breath, scrolling through each post one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weight loss, daily routines, diet, outfits, hairstyles, lifestyle habits...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she read, the more shocked and impressed she became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And along the way, one particular user ID caught her attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[April of Su Yu]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly a fan of both Su Yu and Tang Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This account was super active in the comments—under practically every post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her witty comments racked up tons of likes, and she had even created a fan group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was basically the fan leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a seasoned member of fandom circles herself, Qiuqiu immediately sensed a kindred spirit. Her eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hit follow without hesitation, and sent a private message:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hi! I’m a die-hard fan of April—can I join the fan group too?”\u003C\u002Fp>",3693,"2026-06-06T14:42:03.808Z",1,"novelbin.me","a3b87d94764a0beb30057c222e3cc03eaffb64aa9d01ab466a0428cb8e2f9c45","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-553","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-551",874,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]