[{"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-695":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},1705882,2178,"Chapter 694: Xiao Jing: Triggering an Epic Hidden Plotline","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-695",695,"\u003Cp>Inside the lounge, the lighting was soft, and a faint scent of freesia lingered in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendant gently closed the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a soft click, this place was completely sealed off from the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three pairs of eyes met in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump—thump—thump—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian could clearly hear her heartbeat, out of her control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, when she and Tang Song were only ordinary friends, Tang Song had shared a promotion for a “New Alley Outdoor BBQ Grand Opening” and said he wanted to take her there on a date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that time she had been hesitating and struggling over family problems, and with her cousin’s persuasion,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then during the May Day holiday, her cousin showed her photos of Tang Song and this white-rich-beauty dating at the New Alley outdoor BBQ.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the photos, it was this girl!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a new white Burberry dress worth over thirty thousand, adorned with a full set of Bvlgari accessories, carrying a Chanel bag—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>an outfit totaling more than a hundred thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at that time she herself was just a cosmetologist with a high school education who had just lost her job and was drowning in credit card and online loan debt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make matters worse, her cousin told her that the gift this girl had given Tang Song was a luxury watch worth over ten thousand,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>while the gift she had mustered the courage to buy for Tang Song was only a one-thousand-yuan Citizen watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contrast was brutally sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that incident, she had cried alone in her rented room for a long, long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That memory was why it had remained so vivid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories surged up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian’s emotions roiled, and she didn’t notice Qian Lele’s oddness behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sofa, Tian Jing, seated with poise, slowly rose to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze swept calmly over the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It finally settled on the cosmetologist whose height stood out conspicuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sweet, fresh smile appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, Qianqian, right? I’m Tian Jing. Nice to meet you—please take care of me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Polite, proper, carrying a gentle warmth of obedience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello... Miss Tian, I’m Zhao Yaqian. Welcome to the TC Club.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finally said the line she’d rehearsed in her head for so long, Zhao Yaqian exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Call me Xiao Jing. No need to be so formal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Jing’s voice was soft, carrying the refinement of good upbringing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That elegant white-rich-beauty temperament naturally emanated from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All right... Xiao Jing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian felt her smile stiffen, nowhere near as graceful and at-ease as the other woman’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Luna were here, she could definitely help me steady the scene...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slightly turned and glanced at Qian Lele, who had been looking down the whole time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she and Xiao Jing were meeting for the first time—strangers, essentially.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she’d learned a thing or two about social situations, facing someone with Tian Jing’s special identity still made her nervous and insecure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inviting Qian Lele along had certainly been a way to bolster her courage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were good friends, and she could also use the opportunity to confess the truth about Brother Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't something she could keep hiding forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such secrecy weighed on her when interacting with others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Xiao Jing’s attention shifted to the girl who had been dazing since entering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright, open features;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a curvaceous figure brimming with youthful vigor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the strong student vibe she carried felt slightly out of place in tonight’s setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked with curiosity, “Qianqian, who is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele snapped up like a student suddenly called on by a teacher, straightened, and answered in a hoarse voice, “I-I’m Qian Lele.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian tugged her arm and introduced, “She’s my good friend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hi, Lele.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Jing’s tone was light and bright;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her smile adorably compliant, her pretty eyes curved like crescent moons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, Miss Tian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele replied quietly, her breathing becoming tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of curiosity crossed Tian Jing’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? This isn’t how the script goes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t this supposed to be my first formal interaction with the two “harem” members, Qianqian and me? Why did she drag a random NPC here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could there be special meaning in this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she returned her attention to Zhao Yaqian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her large, bright eyes blinked uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow... so tall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those heels on, she must be 1.9 meters, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even taller than that Tianyang mare Anne Kate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this basically the standard aggressive domme template?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That height, those legs, those physical stats...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(000)!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no... I kind of want her in heels...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Must. Stay. Calm. I’m on official business today—no perverted thoughts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Jing forcibly shut down that dangerous train of thought and put a sweet, harmless smile back on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a gentle voice she said, “Qianqian, your club is so beautiful! The decor is top-notch! I’ve heard from friends in the circle that a top private club opened in Yancheng recently—didn’t expect it to be yours. Amazing~” ṜἈNȮ𝖇Е𝓢\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the compliment, Zhao Yaqian’s face flushed slightly. “Smile Sister gave it to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Jing’s brows lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?! Is she trying to show off at me?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dropping “Smile Sister” as a hint that she’s aligned with Director Jin’s faction?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And inviting me on my home turf...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the legendary “diplomatic suppression”?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she quickly composed herself again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an assignment personally issued by Lord Tang Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, Xiao Jing had to swallow her pride and complete it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if... even if she had to be “threatened” or “humiliated” right in front of her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she could only endure silently and not resist...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, a look of admiration crept across Xiao Jing’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s how it is! Qianqian, you’re really lucky! Looks like Smile Sister likes you a lot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then reached into her Hermes bag and took out a small velvet gift box, handing it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, since this is our first formal meeting, a little welcome gift.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian blinked and hurriedly accepted it with both hands. “Oh my, this is too embarrassing. I didn’t prepare anything for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem.” Xiao Jing blinked, a faint teasing tone in her voice. “I’m a few years older than you both—call me sister. Sisters give gifts to younger sisters, right? Of course, it can’t compare to Smile Sister’s generosity, but please don’t dislike it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before coming she’d already done her homework.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was Zhao Yaqian a shareholder of Yisha Beauty, she was also an honorary vice-chair of the Smile Charity Foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both belonged to the “Smile faction,” and Tang Song had arranged this meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, she was a direct “opponent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quick! Resist me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like in anime plots—trigger a little clash, then Tang Song will find out and call us both over and give us a stern lecture!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(0)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Zhao Yaqian didn’t pick up any of these signals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She bowed sincerely and sweetly in reply, “Thank you, Sister Xiao Jing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Jing paused for two seconds: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that clear, honest look in her eyes, Crock! She realized—this girl isn’t acting with me;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she’s genuinely guileless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Zhao Yaqian’s assertive figure and then at her bold, glamorous face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interesting! You’d definitely get along with Yanqing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she instantly switched tactics, abandoning pointless provocation to perfectly execute the assignment: build a close social relationship with the new sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a new Van Cleef &\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arpels bracelet I bought for you in Tokyo.” Xiao Jing opened the tiny velvet box. “Qianqian, let me put it on for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh... thank you...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian was a bit stunned. Tian Jing was nothing like she’d imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t she supposed to be a top-tier white-rich-beauty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Luna had sounded afraid when mentioning her earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in person she seemed extremely well-behaved and sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they chatted, Xiao Jing fastened the clasp. A breeze of hair brushed the cosmetologist’s wrist, bringing a faint tremor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele, sitting nearby, quietly watched the two of them and felt like a Cinderella accidentally attending a noble ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She furtively observed Tian Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beige long dress was light and fine;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the makeup was understated, the lips soft pink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every movement natural, confident, elegant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly a poised, fashionable rich miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Brother likes her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Xiao Jing exclaimed sincerely, “Qianqian, your legs are so long!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the white-rich-beauty actually reached out and touched the cosmetologist’s long “wineglass legs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, they feel amazing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The move left both women on the opposite side startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian froze and shivered, reflexively shrinking back. “They’re... they’re fine...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That anklet is beautiful too.” Xiao Jing’s gaze fell on the delicate chain glittering with tiny stars. “I haven’t seen that design—where did you get it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Song... gave it to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh—Brother Tang Song gave it to you? No wonder it looks so nice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing “Brother Song” followed by “Brother Tang Song” in quick succession, Qian Lele, who had been keeping a low profile, suddenly trembled and widened her eyes at Zhao Yaqian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was sharp-witted, and in an instant many connections flashed through her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relationship between Zhao Yaqian and Lin Muxue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian’s special attitude since that chance encounter outside Yanjing Tiancheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele’s movement was abrupt;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the two who had been chatting warmly immediately noticed her oddness and turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Jing was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian, however, inhaled deeply and decided to reveal the truth: “Lele, Luna mentioned you also know Brother Song, right? I didn’t know how to tell you before, so I kept quiet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s okay...” Qian Lele bit her lip, glanced at the white-rich-beauty Tian Jing, then at her friend Zhao Yaqian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought of Wen Ruan and President Xie from before, and her mind spun;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her breath grew shallow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the unexpected scene and overhearing their conversation, Xiao Jing’s heart skipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew this NPC isn’t simple!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is triggering a hidden main plotline!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So... what role does she play in it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lele, you know Tang Song too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele swallowed and explained in a low voice, “I do. He—he’s my brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother?” Xiao Jing paused, taken aback, not immediately grasping it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele hurriedly added, “Not a blood relative! We’re just close. He takes care of me a lot, so...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh~~ got it, then we’re all family.” Xiao Jing took her hand and asked affectionately, “Lele, judging by your age, you must still be in school?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele felt uncomfortable with the sudden warmth and, with some secret worry in her heart, answered awkwardly, “Yes, I’m at Yancheng Normal University, a junior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Yancheng Normal! I’ve been there a few times. Your cafeteria food is pretty good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Jing’s eyes sparkled as she chatted about campus life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under her deliberate guidance, the mood eased bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian relaxed too and occasionally interjected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them sipped floral tea and chatted quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Xiao Jing seemed to remember something and tapped her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I almost forgot. I prepared a gift for Qianqian, but I didn’t bring anything for you—so rude of me. I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t prepare anything special.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slid a diamond-set Omega watch off her wrist and, smiling, tried to clasp it onto Qian Lele’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here, take this. It’ll help you tell the time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No no no!” Qian Lele reacted as if burned, snatching her hand away and shaking her head violently. “This is too precious—I can’t accept it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she didn’t know much about luxury items, even seeing the cold sparkle of diamonds on that watch made her realize its astronomical price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I really can’t accept this.” Qian Lele’s pretty phoenix-eyes shone with sincerity and determination. “I appreciate the gesture, but I can’t take something so expensive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Jing paused, recognizing the earnestness—this wasn’t false modesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rummaged in her bag and took out a small perfume bottle, handing it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about this? Brand-new, unopened. Friendly tip: Brother Tang Song likes this scent best~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele hesitated, stammered, then finally, cheeks flushed, accepted it and carefully placed it into her bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Jing’s gaze drifted to the plain canvas bag at Qian Lele’s side and her curiosity deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By all accounts, Brother Tang Song’s “adopted younger sister” should be a well-known figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Director Jin or Ms. Ouyang could be on friendly terms with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So why did this girl look so simple?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be... Brother Tang Song was hiding her identity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Jing took a deep breath and immediately switched to “intel gathering” mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through casual conversation and probing, within ten minutes she pieced together many intriguing tidbits:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>for example, her “cohabitation” history with Tang Song and a certain professor who let Tang Song stay temporarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface she remained sweet and obedient, but inwardly a fire was kindling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As suspected!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Tang Song is hiding his identity and has tied this female university student to him as a “little sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like those training arcs in eroge—Brother and sister...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Lord Tang Song is already dabbling in the forbidden “adopted sister” territory?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So wicked! So perverted! So perfect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Tang Song truly is a big BOSS!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can trigger wildly different plotlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upwards, there are epic-level routes like Director Jin, Tang Jin Family Office, Tang Yi Precision;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>downwards, there are cute “little sisters” and long-legged sweethearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing with high-tier bosses like Director Jin or Ms. Ouyang is too difficult and mentally exhausting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You might even get beaten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s more fun to play with younger, cute sisters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can freely switch roles, unlock more side quests and CGs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qianqian, Yanqing, Lele, Luna...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus Xiao Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s like assembling a full team of girls with different attributes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, you can mix and match to develop more fun combo skills and interaction mechanics!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>()\u002F\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cosmetologist watched this harmonious scene and silently approved her decision to bring Lele along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it had been only her and Tian Jing, it would have been awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having another person made everything better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also gave her a chance to come clean to this university friend;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they no longer had to hide things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She straightened her skirt and smiled brightly, “Let’s go to the lounge for the party. It’s nicely decorated, and I’ve prepared a little performance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure.” Xiao Jing beamed and pulled Qian Lele up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three walked out of the private room and back into the dazzling club lounge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their arrival subtly shifted the party’s atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guests gathered again, greeting Zhao Yaqian warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Xiao Jing acting as a gracious hostess, Zhao Yaqian confidently mingled, meeting and chatting with every member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She truly embodied the “lady of the house.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele, however, felt uneasy in this setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After quickly scanning the room, she slipped over to where Ding Yao stood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lele! You’re finally back!” Ding Yao grabbed her hand, gestured toward Zhao Yaqian and Xiao Jing, and whispered excitedly: “Oh my gosh! You’re actually friends with Boss Qian! How did you two meet?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele pursed her lips. “We met while working part-time at the coffee shop. She’s a friend of a high school classmate—after a while we became close.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s it!” Ding Yao’s eyes lit up, she leaned in and lowered her voice: “Can I ask you for a favor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her friend’s expression, Qian Lele immediately understood and asked, “Tang Entertainment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes yes!” Ding Yao nodded eagerly. “Please, dear, you know how much I want to get into Tang Entertainment—even just an internship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele was silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was not one to beg, but seeing her friend’s hopeful eyes softened her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pride mattered less compared to Ding Yao’s future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then we’ll try to ask later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?!” Ding Yao hugged her and planted a kiss on her cheek. “Thank you, darling!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then took a big sip of champagne and began chattering about the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For her, entering the entertainment industry was about chasing musical dreams and idol aspirations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting into Tang Entertainment would be a huge step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele smiled knowingly at her friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a gentle, amused voice sounded: “What are you two chatting about? So happy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned and saw Zhao Yaqian and Tian Jing walking over side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft light fell on one dazzling, and one refreshingly sweet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding lights seemed to dim in comparison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao’s heart contracted and she straightened, suddenly nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She furtively glanced at the graceful Tian Jing, then mustered courage and asked softly, “Boss Qian, I heard from my dad that you might know some executives at Tang Entertainment? I also heard that you arranged new endorsers for Yisha Beauty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian corrected herself. “Uh... a friend of mine helped with that. I don’t have a lot of direct contact with Tang Entertainment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That matter had been handled entirely by Luna, so Zhao Yaqian didn’t know the specifics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao’s eyes immediately clouded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of separation made things harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her friend’s disappointment, Qian Lele bit her lip, hesitating whether to say more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Xiao Jing leaned forward and gently asked, “Lele, does your classmate need Tang Entertainment’s help?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele blinked, nodded, and awkwardly explained, “Yao Yao is a music performance major about to graduate and wants to pursue singing. She’s wondering if Tang Entertainment has any opportunities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.” Xiao Jing smiled sweetly and swept her gaze between them. “This won’t be hard. I’ll help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao froze, then her eyes lit up like stars. “Really? Miss Tian knows someone at Tang Entertainment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Xiao Jing nodded gracefully and opened her phone’s WeChat QR code. “Add me on WeChat. Lele, add me too so we can keep in touch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both quickly scanned and added her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Jing found Mo Xiangwan in her contacts and briefly described Ding Yao’s request, then sent it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d met Mo Xiangwan at a birthday party and had a guess about the Tang Entertainment–Tang Song connection, so she didn’t find this small favor awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz—buzz—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost an instant reply came in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Xiangwan: “Okay Xiao Jing, no problem. Tell her to send her resume to this email and note my name—I’ll have someone forward it to my side.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Xiangwan: “[email protected].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Jing quickly replied: “Thanks, Sister Xiangwan~ (cute emoji).”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She forwarded the email to Ding Yao and added, “Send your resume there and include this name in the note.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao nodded vigorously: “Got it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tapped into the chat and long-pressed to save the email address, then read the name that needed to be noted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rubbed her eyes and then looked as if struck by lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mo... Mo Xiangwan?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Lele was startled by her reaction and grabbed her arm: “Yao Yao, what’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao lifted her head, voice trembling: “Miss You... could this be... the Mo Xiangwan from Tang Entertainment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, it should be that Mo Xiangwan.” Xiao Jing smiled playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Yao gasped, her head buzzing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a semi-insider, how could she not know the famous, iron-willed manager—the current CEO of Tang Entertainment, Mo Xiangwan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was one of the top-tier figures in the Huaxia entertainment industry—someone Ding Yao had never dared to imagine meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ding Yao rendered speechless by shock, Xiao Jing’s lips curled with a faint smile, and her gaze flicked to the adorable Qian Lele at her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this favor, she had genuinely done Brother Tang Song a solid for his “adopted sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this, it would be hard for the sister to refuse invitations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh heh heh~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(V≤)o\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she basked in her private delight, the phone on the table vibrated gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new message popped up on the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Xiangwan: “By the way Xiao Jing, something else—I’ll tell you later. Su Yu is coming to Yancheng in mid-month. She wants to meet you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Jing blinked, and in her head game-like notifications chimed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding! You have successfully triggered—an epic hidden plotline: Su Yu route—first encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Warning!—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—“S-rank Red-Name Boss—Peerless Enchantress—Su Yu” has sent you a ‘meeting’ request!—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Please, adorable Xiao Jing, handle with caution—】\u003C\u002Fp>",3356,"2026-06-06T14:42:22.421Z",1,"novelbin.me","503e0d4a204b349365edc43a08709cc73a690ff0d42f703850b46053abb21b43","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-696","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-694",874,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]