The night breeze carried the fragrance of citrus and body wash. Shen Yuyan’s soft, delicate body was nearly nestled into Tang Song’s arms.
She tilted up her exquisitely made-up campus belle face, with teardrops clinging to her lashes, glimring under the streetlight.
Tang Song’s heartbeat sped up involuntarily.
Ahead in his vision, the red bullet comnts grew darker and darker, as if they were about to ignite.
【Tang Song! Tang Song! Tang Song!】
【Give a chance! Let prove myself to you!】
【Maybe you think I’m cheap, maybe you think I’m transactional—but I just want a chance!】
In 【Observer】 mode, Tang Song could clearly feel her chaotic emotional state.
She was different from Lin Muxue.
Shen Yuyan had always been outstanding since she was a child. In school, in society, and on the internet, she had always been in the spotlight.
She was proud, confident, independent, ambitious, and always moving upward.
For soone like her to lower herself like this, begging him for a chance...
It showed she really was on the verge of collapse.
He had a strong hunch: if he rejected her right now, Shen Yuyan might break down completely.
Their eyes t. There was a flicker of pleading and pain in Shen Yuyan’s gaze, her breath laced with the scent of champagne. “Tang Song…”
She truly regretted it—missing her best chance to get onboard.
While she was pouring herself into building Youjie Housekeeping, Guo Liyuan and Gao ngting had soared by relying on him.
When they first ran into each other, Tang Song had still been just a “nobody.”
But in these re six months, he had transford in a dazzling way—
From Shimr Coffee’s tech lead to a shareholder of Lanfeng International Hotel and a mber of the PolyStar Ventures Committee.
Seeing him chatting casually with Shangguan Qiuya, Zheng Qiudong, and Director Sun...
That’s when she realized there was a vast, insurmountable gulf between them.
She couldn’t wait any longer!
She had a strong feeling—if she missed this opportunity, Tang Song would drift farther and farther away, until she truly couldn’t reach him anymore.
By then, the won around him would only be more dazzling, more exceptional, and she… might not even be qualified to stand beside him.
So she’d dressed like this, trying to stir his past desire and possessiveness for “Shen Yuyan” using her old friendship with Xu Qing and her campus belle figure.
She’d tried to showcase her insights and intellect to win his favor.
What she hadn’t expected was—he actually rejected her kiss.
As if, in his heart, she didn’t an as much as she’d imagined.
That shattered her last shred of pride and self-esteem, driving her to cling to him and beg.
【Is it too late to play weak now, Daddy Sponsor?!】
Seeing that bullet comnt, Tang Song forced himself not to react.
This feeling of peeking into soone’s inner thoughts was… odd.
But this was enough. Shen the School Belle was about to lose it—she even called him “Daddy.”
Earlier, his rejection had been intentional—to stir up her emotional waves and observe her more closely.
Under Shen Yuyan’s watchful gaze,
Tang Song slowly raised his hand, gently brushing her silky black hair, finally resting his palm on her back.
【Ahhhh! He touched my hair! His hand is so warm...】
Feeling the school belle’s trembling body, Tang Song looked deeply into her eyes and said, “Alright. I’ll give you a chance.”
Hearing that, Shen Yuyan’s eyes lit up instantly.
Her full C cup chest heaved violently.
【I won the bet! I knew it—he softened!】
【Just wait, I’ll pull off the ultimate coback!】
Shen Yuyan suppressed her excitent and joy, hugging Tang Song’s waist tightly.
With a tearful, pitiful face, she whispered, “Thank you, Tang Song. I’ll prove myself—you won’t be disappointed. I had a lot to drink tonight, I might’ve crossed a line. Please don’t be mad.”
【He didn’t dodge! And he’s holding tighter! He does want !】
【He slls so good...】
With Tang Song’s promise, her mood instantly lifted. Even the bullet comnt color returned to normal.
Looking at the scheming school belle still playing it sweet in his arms, Tang Song’s hand slid lower, gliding across her firm waistline.
Feeling her soft curves, his mood lifted too.
But mostly, it was a psychological satisfaction.
The once lofty goddess had lowered herself just to get close to him.
Shen Yuyan’s eyes widened, her body tensed, panic flashing through her eyes.
【What’s he doing? Going lower? How should I react so I don’t seem too cheap, but also don’t upset him?】
However, Tang Song’s hand ultimately didn’t go further—it stopped at her lower back.
He said softly, “Yuyan.”
“I’m here… go ahead…” Shen Yuyan bit her lip, teary-eyed.
“I’ve always admired you. Your talent, your composure—you’re exceptional. Even if Youjie Housekeeping failed, that doesn’t an you’re a failure.”
“Thank you for saying that.” Shen Yuyan’s eyes shimred as she looked at him expectantly.
【Co on, tell what you want! I’ll definitely do better than Gao ngting or Lin Muxue!】
“Tomorrow night, there’s a networking event in the finance circle. Co with .”
Hearing this, Shen Yuyan blinked. “Sure, I’d be honored. Where’s the event? What should I wear? Which lipstick shade do you prefer?”
【That’s it?! THAT’S IT?!】
【When will I finally get my revenge?!】
She had thought Tang Song would bring up future investnt plans, send her to do research, maybe even let her join his team.
She didn’t expect it would just be an event invitation. Completely out of left field.
Tang Song raised a brow and gave her waist a slight squeeze. “It’s at Modu International Conference Center.”
This scheming school belle really was sothing else—one face in public, another in private.
If it weren’t for the 【Whisper】 skill, he might’ve been fooled.
Shen Yuyan’s face flushed. She twisted instinctively, then froze. “Modu International Conference Center… finance networking event… Tang Song, what’s the na of the event?”
“‘Investor Night: Smart Future.’ It’s a high-end private business banquet focused on the deep integration of tech and capital. I thought you’d be interested.”
Shen Yuyan’s pupils contracted. Blood rushed to her head. She trembled as she asked, “You want to go with you to ‘Investor Night’?”
This was the very event she was supposed to attend with Wang Yubo and Ren Mingyuan.
Because of Wang Yubo, she didn’t dare tell Xu Qing the full story, afraid Tang Song would misunderstand.
But deep down, she desperately wanted to use this kind of high-end gala to make connections and raise her status.
But at noon in the Park Hyatt clubhouse, she’d been humiliated by Wang Yubo and kicked off the guest list.
Thinking of that disgrace, her anger and resentnt surged again.
【Just wait! One day, I’ll make you all beg on your knees!】
Still, she knew—even if Tang Song had wealth and status, it depended on who you compared him to.
In Yancheng, he might be a top-tier figure.
But in Modu, at a gala of this caliber, he’d likely just be attending as an LP or regular investor.
Especially when Sequoia, Tencent Investnts, Temasek, IDG, Jingwu Capital—these real heavyweights—would be there.
Even so, Tang Song’s invitation ant she could still get in, show up with a new identity, and reappear before people like Wang Yubo.
In a sense, that was already a small victory—a bit of payback.
Tang Song raised an eyebrow. “What? You don’t want to go?”
“No, no!” Shen Yuyan snapped out of it, shaking her head hard. “I’d love to. Thank you for inviting .”
【Daddy Sponsor? Don’t wrong ! Who said no?! I’d kill to go!】
The corner of Tang Song’s lips curled up slightly as he let go of her. “I’ll pick you up tomorrow afternoon. Make sure you dress up.”
“Mhm, no problem.” Shen Yuyan tilted her head and smiled sweetly. “Also, if you need help with any investnt research or work, just let know. I promise I won’t let you down.”
【Co on, say it! Ask already!】
【I’ve got all the pitch decks morized!】
Tang Song said calmly, “Mm, no rush. We’ll talk after the event.”
He chose Shen Yuyan precisely because of her capabilities.
She’d worked HR at a Fortune 500 company, then built her own startup from scratch and navigated fundraising.
Her foundations and experience were solid—very helpful for completing the 【Growth Plan Task】.
Speaking of which, his assistant Xiaoxue really was more about showing off.
She studied finance and English just to act impressive. She looked good at events, but was a bit clumsy when it ca to real work.
Shen Yuyan looked montarily disappointed but quickly lifted her bright smile. “Okay, we’ll talk later.”
She pressed her lips together slightly and looked at him with watery eyes,
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