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Chapter 949: Chapter 394: Chairman Jin and Qixi, Xue’s Deep Friendship with Her Bestie (Part 4)

”Hehe, that’s because you’ve been up in the clouds for too long and everything has been too smooth for you.” Zheng Qiudong shook his head, ”From a personal perspective, I actually appreciate Shen Yuyan’s character more, maybe because she’s somewhat like me.”

His life has been full of ups and downs, filled with setbacks and hardships.

In the early days, he was proud and ambitious, with a strong desire for success and career pursuits.

Despite suffering repeated setbacks in his career, he never gave up and kept working tirelessly.

His personality also includes elements of being impatient for quick success and being restless.

He once tried to take shortcuts, hoping to succeed quickly, and even got involved in a pyramid scheme, which eventually landed him a prison sentence.

If he hadn’t met President Tang later, his life would certainly not have been as successful and exciting.

In Shen Yuyan, he saw some reflections of his former self.

Hearing his words, Shangguan Qiuya didn’t argue, but after a moment of thought, she nodded earnestly and said, ”Brother Zheng is right, I was being one-sided.”

”Hehe, don’t take it seriously, I was just speaking casually.”

Shangguan Qiuya pursed her lips and smiled lightly, ”Thanks for the meal today, Brother Zheng. As for the acquisition proposal from DJRH, I suggest you tell Chairman Jin in person on Valentine’s Day, she might just agree on the spot.”

”Oh?” Zheng Qiudong leaned forward instantly, full of gossip, he whispered, ”Valentine’s Day? Is it related to President Tang?”

”Can’t say, can’t say.” Shangguan Qiuya smiled mysteriously, ”I haven’t even mentioned it to Chairman Jin yet.”

Zheng Qiudong said incredulously, ”Chairman Jin doesn’t even know? Aren’t you afraid she’ll get mad?”

”Of course not.” Shangguan Qiuya raised her eyebrows slightly, ”Last time Lin Tiantian reported the news to Chairman Jin in advance, so now I’m in charge of this aspect of the work.” (Chapter 84)

Zheng Qiudong took a deep breath, his curiosity and gossip instincts fully aroused.

This is a big scoop!

He’ll go ask others about it later!

...

o’clock in the evening.

Yan City, YJHT Community.

”Isn’t Ting off work yet?”

”Uh-huh, she just finished her live stream, it’ll be half an hour before she gets home. Ting is really lucky, now she has 5% shares in Songmei Clothing, it’s like she works tirelessly every day.”

”Hehe, isn’t it all thanks to Tang Song being a good boss.” Lin Muxue smiled and shook her head, ”By the way, Qianqian, Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, have you planned what to do?”

Hearing her words, Zhao Yaqian, who was practicing yoga, immediately beamed, turned around and said, ”Of course, I’ll celebrate it with Brother Song, this is our first Valentine’s Day together, I’ve prepared a gift for him, I’m sure he’ll like it.”

”That’s great, I hope you have a happy Valentine’s Day.”

Lin Muxue nodded with a smile, a hint of imperceptible sadness flashing in her eyes.

After all, she isn’t Tang Song’s official girlfriend.

When it comes to things like Valentine’s Day, she could only retreat.

Luckily, she has a gift, which should satisfy her.

Thinking about the Valentine’s Day gift Tang Song was about to give her, Lin Muxue’s heart felt like it was filled with honey.

Her face showed an expression of unparalleled anticipation.

The last time she was this excited for a day to come was when she was a child, just days before the New Year.

Back then, her family was too poor, and it was only before the New Year that they would buy her new clothes.

Later, after getting into high school, she had a meager allowance and could save up to buy clothes for herself.

”Oh right, Xue.” Zhao Yaqian noticed her expression and smiled sweetly, ”On Valentine’s Day...would you like to join us?”

”J-join what?” Lin Muxue’s face instantly flushed red, ”I better not disturb you two, and... Tang Song should be quite busy.”

She knew Tang Song quite well, aware of the presence of Wen Ruan, Xie Shuyu, Shen Yuyan, Xu Qing, and others.

This Valentine’s Day, Tang Song was destined to become a master of time management.

She didn’t want to create more trouble for him.

Zhao Yaqian jokingly hugged Xue and whispered in her ear, ”Join us in gaming? This time I won’t help my brother, how about I help you? Let’s defeat the BOSS together!”

”Uh...” Lin Muxue squeezed her legs together tightly, whispering, ”I don’t believe you, when Tang Song gives the order, you’ll start using your ’silver-tongued’ attacks on me again, you’re totally hacking with that skill.”

”Oh, stop it!” Zhao Yaqian’s face turned beet red in an instant.

The two of them playfully tussled on the sofa for a while, appearing unusually close and warm.

Zhao Yaqian hugged Lin Muxue and suddenly said, ”Xue, can you tell me about your past? We’ve known each other for so long, and you never seem to talk about it.”

”My past...” Lin Muxue paused, a struggle flashing in her eyes.

Her past wasn’t glorious; in fact, it was quite dark, which is why she never wanted to bring it up.

Deep down, she hoped to be ”the well-educated Lin Muxue in finance,” and not the Xue whom anyone could step on.

”Xue.” Zhao Yaqian looked into her eyes and said playfully, ”Actually, I’m not as naive as you think. Having been around you so much, I know some things even if you don’t say them. I truly consider you a friend, a sister, and I want to share our pasts with each other.”

She wasn’t very smart, but she wasn’t a fool either.

She was just somewhat innocent, with little experience in the world.

The complex situations over this period had made her grow a lot.

Some things she was already aware of long ago; otherwise, she wouldn’t have initiated talks about privacy with Xue or taken her to Tang Song’s old home.

For instance, she knew about the fictitious job, the rented apartment, and how Xue never mentioned family or university.

She could sense that Lin Muxue was often deeply conflicted and torn.

She truly wished to have an open-hearted conversation with Xue.

Looking at her sincere beautician friend, Lin Muxue bit her glossy lips and took a deep breath, ”Qianqian, accompany me for some barbecue.”

”Sure, I’ve been dieting for dance and have longed to indulge just once. Let me change clothes!” Zhao Yaqian’s face blossomed with a radiant smile.

With that, she ran barefoot, a ”thump thump thump” sound announcing her dash into the master bedroom.

A few minutes later.

The beautician came out in a light sports outfit, waving her hand, ”gogogo!”

”Bang—” the door closed softly behind them.

The elevator descended slowly.

Soon, the silver-gray Porsche 911 drove out of the underground parking, its bright lights sweeping over the street as it headed forward.

More than twenty minutes later.

The car entered an old, rundown neighborhood, stopping at a roadside parking space.

They pushed open the car doors and stepped out, with the rich aroma of barbecue wafting toward them.

Not far away at a grill stall, a fan hummed ”whirr whirr.”

A slightly chubby middle-aged woman was grilling skewers amidst the smoke and fire.

A 10-year-old girl stood beside her.

”Smells so good!” Zhao Yaqian swallowed her saliva, her eyes shining, ”Is it this place?”

Lin Muxue’s eyes filled with a slight nostalgia, and she smiled, ”Yes, I used to come here often when I was in school. Let’s go.”

Seeing the two approaching, the lady boss initially looked stunned, then broke into a wide smile, ”Xue, you’ve come! Sit over here, what would you like to eat?”

”Sister Xue.” The little girl beside the lady boss greeted timidly, looking at her with wide eyes.

It felt like Sister Xue had changed, seemed amazing.

”Yes, I’m here.” Lin Muxue beamed, waving to the little girl, ”Weiwei, long time no see, I’ve brought you a gift.”

Saying this, Lin Muxue handed over a fashionable and pretty hair tie.

”I...” Weiwei held her hands behind her back, her big eyes looking towards her mother.

”Take it, thank your Sister Xue.”

Weiwei gave an embarrassed smile and took the hair tie, bowing, ”Thank you, Sister Xue!”

Lin Muxue smiled and ordered some skewers, pulling Zhao Yaqian to sit in a corner spot.

Soon, plate after plate of skewers were brought to the table, much more than she had ordered, and Weiwei brought them two bottles of Arctic Ocean.

”Cheers!”

”Clink~~” The glass bottles touched.

After taking a sip of the cold drink, Lin Muxue pointed to a building not far away.

She whispered, ”I used to go to college there, Yan City Vocational Technical College, a proper community college, majoring in flight attendant studies.”

Zhao Yaqian blinked her eyes and chuckled, ”You’re way more impressive than I am; I’m just a high school graduate. No wonder you’re so graceful, turns out you were a flight attendant!”

Looking at her beautician friend across the table, Lin Muxue’s eyes suddenly moistened.