Chapter 48: [It Must Be You]

The private room door was pushed open gently.

The chubby Sun Jiajie and the tall, thin Wang Dongrui walked in.

Immediately, they saw two familiar faces.

Wang Dongrui looked bewildered.

Sun Jiajie subconsciously blinked, glancing at Tang Song and then at the sexy and beautiful Gao Mengting, seemingly guessing something.

A fine layer of sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

Just moments ago, he and Old Wang had been working hard in the room to help Huang Yangming build favor with this Miss Gao.

This was just too damn ridiculous; he was getting caught in the crossfire while just lying there!

He swallowed hard and hurriedly said enthusiastically, "President Tang, I didn't expect the friend you were waiting for to be Miss Gao. This... this is truly a coincidence!"

Hearing this, a lightbulb went off in Tang Song's mind.

Gao Mengting had come here today to talk to the property management leaders of the Baoyun Center about terminating her lease. At the time, Li Yongming had mentioned the Investment and Development Department, but Tang Song hadn't connected the dots until now.

It seemed the Baoyun Center was also managed by Yunxi Property.

His mind raced; it looked like the partnership for their startup was a sure thing!

He glanced at the stunned Li Yongming and Gao Mengting and smiled, "It is indeed quite a coincidence."

Both men were seasoned veterans of the social scene and reacted quickly.

Sun Jiajie hurriedly raised his wine glass, his tone anxious, "President Tang, I toast you! Thank you for your support of our work!"

"I also toast you!" Wang Dongrui followed immediately.

With that, the two of them drained their glasses in one swift motion.

Tang Song followed suit, taking a sip from his teacup.

Sitting in his chair, Li Yongming felt a surge of heat rush to his face, his neck turning red.

He bit his lip hard, feeling a sharp sting of pain.

What the hell was going on!?

I only made a little joke about President Tang, and you guys actually played along?

This is freaking supernatural!

Could they be hired actors?

He widened his eyes and stared at the two men—they were indeed the leaders from Yunxi Property!

For a moment, his head was buzzing, and the high-end solid wood chair beneath him felt as if it were on fire.

Sun Jiajie exhaled and looked at Gao Mengting somewhat nervously. "Miss Gao, if there were any shortcomings previously, I hope you can forgive us."

"Not at all, Supervisor Sun has already helped me a lot."

Having regained her composure, Gao Mengting immediately stood up. Looking at the property management leaders before her, her eyes still held a hint of disbelief.

Sun Jiajie's eyes flickered, and he said sincerely, "President Tang, we didn't know before that Miss Gao was your friend. Regarding the lease termination, everything is negotiable; we guarantee you will be satisfied. Miss Gao, we will refund your security deposit in full, and additionally, you won't need to pay the remaining rent for the contract term. I will arrange this immediately."

Hearing this, Gao Mengting's mind went blank for a moment.

They were so decisive in compromising on her lease termination, and they showed obvious respect toward Tang Song.

Even when Mr. Huang from the Yunli Hotel was present, they hadn't adopted such a low posture.

The implications of this were obvious.

She cast a subtle glance at Tang Song and said softly, "Thank you for your help, Supervisor Sun."

"You're too kind! If Miss Gao encounters any problems in the future, please feel free to come to us!"

Tang Song asked politely, "Would you two like to sit down and eat something together?"

Sun Jiajie waved his hands hurriedly. "No, no, no, we won't disturb you. We still have work to discuss, and we mainly came over to toast you, Old Wang. We'll be heading out now."

"Then, perhaps next time."

"Alright! Once President Tang is free, I'll make the arrangements!"

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

...

*Click.* The door to the private room was slowly closed.

Tang Song felt a sudden sense of relief. To maintain his image in front of the two property managers, his face had become somewhat stiff.

He looked at Gao Mengting, who was still standing there, and smiled. "Boss Gao, I assume you no longer doubt what I said?"

Gao Mengting blinked, a brilliant smile blooming on her face as she walked quickly toward him.

Raising her eyebrows and eyes, she extended a slender, fair hand and said, "President Tang, let's formally introduce ourselves. My name is Gao Mengting. I'm from Wushan City, Yan Province, and I'm a Class of 2020 graduate in Marketing Management from Yancheng University. You can just call me Mengting. Thank you so much for your recognition. I believe our upcoming cooperation will be very pleasant! Our enterprise will surely shine brightly in the industry, and I won't let you down!"

Tang Song was momentarily stunned. He reached out and shook her hand. "Pleasure doing business with you."

The delicate, warm sensation of her hand against his, combined with their eye contact, caused a slight tremor in his heart.

He felt a strong shadow of Xie Shuyu in the Gao Mengting before him.

A business elite who had earned over a hundred thousand yuan through part-time jobs during university and started an e-commerce business from scratch possessed a unique charm and confidence.

Previously, having been betrayed by two close friends and facing pressure from all sides, she had been in a state of suppression.

This current version of her—confident and high-spirited—was perhaps the true Gao Mengting.

They released their hands.

Gao Mengting smiled. "President Tang, I have many ideas regarding our company's registration, business planning, and future outlook. Let's talk while we eat."

The opportunity was right in front of her. As an entrepreneur who had struggled in society for years, she knew better than anyone what the right choice was.

At this moment, she had a strong premonition that she was about to experience a completely different landscape.

Looking at the radiant Gao Mengting, Tang Song nodded with a smile. "Alright."

Sitting opposite them, Li Yongming's hands were tightly clenched, his face turning from pale to red.

He was both worried and anxious, feeling as if ten thousand "grass mud horses" were galloping through his mind.

Gao Mengting turned her gaze toward her restless old classmate and said, "Yongming, aren't you supposed to take a client to see a house in a bit?"

"Right, I have to see a house. I almost forgot." Li Yongming hurriedly pulled out his phone to check. "It's almost time. Uh, I'll be going now. Goodbye."

With that, he scurried out of the room, not even having time to close the door properly.

Gao Mengting sighed, stood up to close the door, and said apologetically, "Please forgive him, President Tang. His personality isn't very likable, but he's truly not a bad person. Besides, the matters we need to discuss are quite important; it wouldn't be convenient with him here."

Tang Song understood her meaning and smiled warmly. "I'm not as petty as you think, and I didn't take his provocation to heart."

Gao Mengting chuckled. "It is I who was measuring President Tang's vastness with my narrow mind."

"You don't have to keep calling me President Tang. We're about the same age; just call me by my name."

"That won't do!" Gao Mengting shook her head and said seriously, "Once our company is established and my shares are secured, I can call you Old Tang or Little Tang. But for now, you must be President Tang!"

After saying this, she burst into laughter herself.

The two of them exchanged a few playful remarks, and the atmosphere instantly warmed up as they got down to business.

Gao Mengting had clearly considered transitioning from an individual business to a limited company. She was very clear about registration processes, articles of association, systems, and management structures. Her speech was full of confidence and insight.

Tang Song watched her quietly, his mind suddenly experiencing a moment of trance.

The scene of recruiting elite characters in a game seemed very similar to the scene before him.

He wondered what they would actually be like in reality.

*Swish!* A light screen suddenly unfolded before him.

【April 22, 2023: You have successfully recruited your first high-quality talent. The integrity, sense of responsibility, confidence, communication skills, and execution she has demonstrated have left you very satisfied. You believe she is the entrepreneurial partner with compatible values that you have been looking for. Together, you will work toward realizing your personal dreams and pursuits...】

【You have completed the hidden mission: "It Has to Be You"】

【You have obtained the special item: "Project Feasibility Report"】

(End of Chapter)