Xie Shuyu wasn't surprised by Tang Song's answer. There wasn't much work on her end, and the pay was reasonable, so there was no reason to refuse.
"I'll send you the company address on WeChat. Just bring your ID and bank card. I'm busy expanding our baking business and might not be there. You can find the office director."
"Okay, thank you for trusting , Sister Shuyu." Tang Song paused, then joked, "Oops, I an, thank you, President Xie."
Xie Shuyu chuckled softly, "You’re just a part-tir, no need to be so formal."
"Then, here’s to Shimr Coffee’s continued success and prosperity!" They clinked their tea cups lightly.
Xie Shuyu looked at Tang Song with a hint of curiosity. With her experience and capability, she was a good judge of character. In her impression, Tang Song was a typical introvert—quiet, avoiding eye contact, preferring to think independently, and not very sociable. But today, he seed more confident and outgoing, with a noticeable improvent in his deanor. It was a pleasant surprise. She preferred communicating with such people; it made things easier and more efficient.
"President Xie, it really is you! What a coincidence!" A deep, magnetic male voice suddenly interrupted.
Tang Song looked up, surprised, and saw a man in his early thirties standing beside Xie Shuyu, beaming with joy. He wore a black business jacket, a wool sweater, dress pants, and leather shoes. His hair was parted, and he carried a leather pouch, looking refined and elegant.
Xie Shuyu stood up politely, "Good afternoon, Manager Wang."
Manager Wang glanced at Tang Song and asked casually, "And this is?"
"Tang Song, my partner." Xie Shuyu smiled and introduced, "This is Wang Yunping, a senior manager at Yunjing Consulting."
Wang Yunping extended his hand to Tang Song, "Nice to et you, Mr. Tang."
"Nice to et you." Tang Song quickly stood up and shook his hand.
Wang Yunping turned his attention back to Xie Shuyu, sincerely praising, "A verse from Song poetry cos to mind every ti I see you: 'Waking from a dream, the heavy clouds have not lifted, and the dawn's light filters through the sparse rain.' You embody the sa elegance and beauty."
"Thank you for the complint." Xie Shuyu smiled modestly.
Tang Song was montarily stunned, realizing that Xie Shuyu's na ca from this verse, which indeed was beautiful. Waking from a dream, the sky was still dark with heavy clouds, and the sparse rain mixed with the morning light. Perhaps this was also the inspiration behind "Shimr Coffee."
They exchanged a few pleasantries. Wang Yunping shook his leather pouch and said, "Our firm recently investigated the coffee industry in Yanshi Province and identified so investnt opportunities. Would you be interested, President Xie? It might help with your company's financing."
Hearing this, Xie Shuyu's eyes lit up but then she hesitated, glancing at Tang Song. After all, she had invited him to lunch today, and it seed inappropriate to divert her attention.
Seeing her hesitation, Tang Song took the initiative, "Sister Shuyu, your work is important. Don't worry about ."
After a mont's hesitation, Xie Shuyu gestured, "Please have a seat, Manager Wang."
Wang Yunping nodded and sat down beside Tang Song, his intense gaze fixed on Xie Shuyu. They started discussing market trends, supply chains, product innovations, and investnt firms. Tang Song sat quietly, unable to join the conversation.
About twenty minutes later, they finished discussing investnts and began chatting about other topics. It was clear that Wang Yunping was well-read and knowledgeable. He knew a bit about coffee beans, luxury goods, and art. Watching Wang Yunping converse effortlessly and elegantly, Tang Song felt his own shortcomings. Compared to such a true elite, his overall abilities were far inferior. He felt a pang of disappointnt. He had hoped to change Xie Shuyu’s impression of him today, but soone else had stolen the show. Worse, he lacked the ability to join the conversation.
When they had talked enough, Wang Yunping finally seed to rember Tang Song's presence. He pulled out a business card and placed it next to Tang Song, smiling, "Mr. Tang, what industry are you in? Which company do you work for? Perhaps we can collaborate in the future. Yunjing is a professional research and consulting firm focused on investnts, providing comprehensive and specialized services including 'investnt research,' 'due diligence,' and 'post-investnt managent.'"
Despite his words, it was clear he had already sized up Tang Song, and his introduction sounded more like a joke.
After a mont of silence, Tang Song replied honestly, "I work in IT, currently developing programs at Jinxiu Comrce."
"Oh?" Wang Yunping raised an eyebrow, crossing his legs, "A programr? That's great. With ChatGPT soaring and AI investnts booming, the venture capital market is red hot. Scarce companies are becoming unicorns overnight, and top talent can earn millions annually. You have a bright future, Mr. Tang."
"Thanks for your kind words," Tang Song replied with a forced smile.
Wang Yunping clapped his hands, as if recalling sothing, and asked, "Jinxiu Comrce? The one in Linjin Building, Yanshi Jinxiu Comrce Co.?"
"Yes." Tang Song nodded slightly.
Xie Shuyu, surprised, asked, "Manager Wang, do you have a collaboration with Jinxiu?"
Wang Yunping uncrossed his legs, smiling at Xie Shuyu, "Not exactly, but Jinxiu Comrce is currently a hot topic in Yanshi’s investnt circles. Countless VC and PE firms are vying for a piece of the action."
Intrigued, Xie Shuyu asked, "Why is that?"
Her Shimr Coffee had been seeking financing recently, eting many investors and firms. She was curious about Jinxiu Comrce's allure.
Wang Yunping clasped his hands together, elbows resting on the table, "It's simple. Smile Capital has taken an interest!"
"Smile Capital!?" Tang Song exclaid, standing up with a shocked expression.
Wang Yunping frowned, disliking Tang Song's overreaction, but continued, "Even if Jinxiu Comrce is a leader in Yanshi, it’s insignificant on the national stage. The investnt community is still trying to figure out Smile Capital’s logic behind this investnt."
Tang Song, feeling dizzy, asked, "What’s the relationship between Smile Capital and Smile Holdings?"
Wang Yunping, annoyed by the question, answered out of courtesy to Xie Shuyu, "Smile Capital is the corporate venture capital arm of Smile Holdings. As for Smile Holdings, it’s a household na."
Tang Song's mind buzzed, feeling the world spinning around him. In the ga Heartthrob Simulator, the first company he created was "Smile Holdings," inspired by the ultra-rare character card he drew: "Secretary Jin," whose real na was Jin ixiao. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on novèlfire
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