Thursday, May 11, 2023. Clear skies, 16~26°C.
Yanjing Tiancheng.
The soft morning sunlight stread through the east-facing glass wall, brightening the living room.
Tang Song stood barefoot on the carpet, practicing posture correction exercises.
External shoulder rotations: 4 sets. Angel wings: 5 sets. Arm swings: 5 sets...
After completing his workout, he leaned back comfortably on the soft couch.
He opened the Little Red Book app. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs NoveI[F]ire
Entering his page, he saw that his current follower count had reached 5,255.
Tang Song couldn't help but smile.
The post he made four days ago had gone viral, and he had gained over 3,000 new followers—more than doubling his current number.
He checked the latest post.
It had over 6,400 likes, 500 saves, and 1,300 comnts.
[Title: Day 36 of Following Advice for Transformation—Today's Attempt with a Suit]
[Content: Following everyone's suggestions, I've been working on posture correction for so ti now, and it's indeed effective. I specially picked out a well-fitted suit—let know if anything still needs adjusting.]
The main image still compared his before-and-after photos, followed by recent selfies showing his weight, diet, and workout progress.
The "before" photo showed him at 90 kilograms, with high body fat, a lack of exercise, loose muscles, sagging posture, a double chin, eye bags, acne scars…
In the latest photo, he weighed 80 kilograms with 17% body fat, a well-proportioned and upright figure, a defined jawline, clear skin, broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and a sharp suit.
The stark contrast between the two photos drew much attention and engagent.
Opening the comnt section, Tang Song couldn't help but chuckle at the most popular comnt.
[Yao Yao Ling: "Thank you all for the love! Just to clarify, I'm the guy's girlfriend in the photos. I took these pictures and bought him the suit. We're just an ordinary couple from Yan City, lucky to have found each other. We're very happy together, so please rember your ssages!"**]
There was also a follow-up reply.
[Yao Yao Ling: "He might deny it all he wants, but I'm the one with the mouth, so what I say goes!"]**
This junior of mine is sothing.
Tang Song casually liked her comnt and replied, "Hello, dear girlfriend. Sending you a hug."
Realizing it was ti for work, Tang Song tidied up the living room, then stepped into the walk-in closet to change clothes.
This morning, the six people recruited from Changyun dia were coming to sign their contracts and officially join the company.
Tang Song planned to have a one-on-one chat with each of them.
Even though he trusted Bocai Yingrui's expertise, his [Leader] role's special effect ant he wanted to personally ensure everything was in order—just an extra layer of security.
He stood in front of the mirror and carefully examined himself.
Thanks to the high-intensity anaerobic training and the boost from the [Magic Protein Powder], he noticed his muscle definition had beco much clearer.
Satisfied, he gathered his things and headed down to B1.
Soon, his silver rcedes-Benz S-Class smoothly exited the garage.
…
Tiankuo Garden Complex.
"Knock, knock, knock—" He Liting pushed open the bedroom door.
"Qianqian! Get up! I bought breakfast. Let's eat together."
Zhao Yaqian, still curled up in bed with the blanket, rolled over, her long legs shifting as she mumbled, "I can't open my eyes. I need to sleep a bit longer."
He Liting's eye twitched in exasperation. "Didn't you say you wanted to get into the habit of waking up early? Are you giving up on the first day?"
"Fine." Zhao Yaqian groggily sat up, yawning. "After this week, I'll be out of my probationary period and officially an employee. Then I can alternate between day and night shifts."
When she starts working day shifts, she'll have to wake up around 7 AM, so she needed to start adjusting her routine now.
Sitting at the dining table, she accepted the Chinese pancake He Liting handed over and took a big bite. Her eyes instantly lit up. "Wow, Ting Ting! This breakfast is amazing today!"
The Chinese pancake was stuffed with lettuce, ham, tenderloin, spicy strips, and crispy dough—deliciously satisfying with every bite.
The food brought a big smile to Zhao Yaqian's face, completely waking her up.
He Liting also placed a bowl of millet and pumpkin porridge before her and smiled, "I finished my resignation procedures yesterday. Today, I'm starting at the new company. After you eat, help with my makeup and hair."
Zhao Yaqian, delighted, said, "That's great! We both found good jobs! Don't worry today Zhao the Beauty will ensure you're stunning enough to leave your new boss and coworkers completely chard!"
"Our lease is almost up, so I'll check out the new company first. If everything's good, we can start looking for a new place to rent, closer to our jobs."
"Sounds good. Honestly, I'm a bit attached to this place." Zhao Yaqian looked around the room.
She had lived here for over six months since coming to Yan City.
When she first arrived, her cousin's roommate was still living there, so she had to share a bed with her cousin for over two months.
After the roommate moved out to live with her boyfriend, she finally got her little room.
She had carefully decorated it with stickers, hooks, and other things, so she felt quite sentintal about it.
After breakfast, He Liting thoroughly washed her face and applied a cherished facial mask.
She then sat at the vanity, letting her cousin take over.
With her beauty training, Zhao Yaqian was good at makeup and worked quickly.
He Liting closed her eyes and asked softly, "Qianqian, how are things going with Tang Song?"
"Great! We had a lot of fun chatting last night... and did so other stuff," Zhao Yaqian stuck out her tongue, blushing as she recalled the sowhat embarrassing video Brother Song had asked her to film last night.
He Liting sighed, "I was wondering if you know much about his situation—like his dating history or his work."
"He's starting his own business, and the company's just getting off the ground, so he's really busy. As for relationships, Brother Song and I shared our first kiss!" Zhao Yaqian replied, her tone proud.
"First kiss, huh..." He Liting said with a hint of jealousy, "You're lucky, Qianqian. Pay attention to his work—starting a business is tough."
It seed possible that Qianqian might win Tang Song over from that wealthy white-collar woman.
"Mm-hmm, Brother Song is indeed working hard. His company is small, so he's not only the boss but also writes code, handles business, and works part-ti at another company," Zhao Yaqian nodded sympathetically.
Knowing his pressure, she felt bad about rejecting his request for the video with a little chest and leg exposure.
He Liting paused, then nodded, "That does sound tough, and there's always a chance of failure. The pressure must be enormous."
After finishing her makeup and hair, He Liting picked out a light-colored outfit—an oversized blazer, a simple top, and a pencil skirt.
She looked in the mirror and felt very pleased with her appearance.
After all, as a live-streaming assistant, she occasionally appeared on cara as a co-host, so she hoped to make a good impression on the new company's leadership.
"Alright, I'm off, Qianqian," He Liting waved as she opened the door, then turned back and reminded, "Don't forget to tidy up the room."
A warm breeze greeted her as she stepped outside, and the sunlight was just right.
Full of anticipation for her new job, He Liting walked out of the residential complex's gate.
With just a diploma from a vocational school, her last two years hadn't been easy.
Starting as a front desk receptionist, she worked hard to beco an administrative assistant, but the company went out of business shortly after.
Then, she sohow ended up in the live-streaming industry as an assistant operator, working tirelessly for over a year.
As Brother Liu had said, a new company ant more possibilities and opportunities.
Based on what she had seen, she might have hit the jackpot this ti, with a chance to change her life.
…
A bus full of passengers navigated Yan City's rush hour traffic, and it reached its destination.
He Liting stepped off the bus, looked up at the towering building before her, and took out a small mirror to check her appearance.
She walked through the clean, bright, revolving glass doors, taking in the upscale office environnt, and then headed toward the open coffee area in the corner.
"Qingya, Yan Zi, Brother Liu," He Liting greeted her old colleagues and sat beside them.
Wang Qingya looked her up and down and smiled, "Looking good, Ting Ting. You're dressed up today."
"Haha, just trying to make a good impression on the new boss."
HR instructed them to arrive at 9:10 AM, so the group arranged to et before then to check in together.
It was the perfect ti, right in the morning rush.
They sat in a corner by the window, chatting about the office environnt at Yunxi Tower and watching the people passing by.
"This area is bustling. We can shop as much as we want after work."
"That girl's skirt is the new Celine—it's so pretty."
…
"Oh my gosh! That guy is handso!" Wang Qingya's eyes sparkled as she pointed in a certain direction.
"Where? Where?"
"Over by the coffee shop counter."
"Wow! He's got great style, and his figure's amazing. I wonder which floor he works on. Maybe we'll get a chance to et him."
Hearing her colleagues gushing, He Liting couldn't resist turning around for a peek at the handso guy.
Then she froze, recognizing a familiar figure quietly standing at the counter.
Wearing a well-fitted white dress shirt and sharp black trousers, his broad shoulders and narrow waist were perfectly accentuated.
His posture was upright, his features handso, and his expression defined. He exuded a confident, composed, and elite aura.
He Liting blinked hard, her expression slowly turning blank.
Tang Song! What's he doing here?
He looked even more handso than the last ti she saw him, and his physique had improved, too.
Especially when he smiled—his lips were a rosy red, and his teeth were white and clean.
It seed like every ti they t, she could feel him getting better and better, with an ever-present sense of youthful vitality.
No wonder Qianqian liked him so much.
Wang Qingya waved her hand in front of He Liting's face, laughing, "Haha, Ting Ting, you're srized!"
Liu Renjie teased, "Liting, you look like you've never seen a good-looking guy before. Want to introduce you to so handso male strears?"
Li Xiaoyu quietly comnted, "That guy has way more presence than those strears."
"He's really impressive—feels like a lead in a workplace drama. I like him."
Listening to her colleagues' discussion, He Liting's eyes darted nervously, "Yeah, he's very handso."
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