Chapter 10: When will we sign the contract?

"Click, click, click—" The sound of high heels tapped against the stone floor.

Xie Shuyu walked over with a graceful gait, drawing every gaze in the vicinity.

Men admired her sexy beauty, while women scrutinized her clothes and handbag.

"Thump, thump—" Tang Song could clearly hear his own heartbeat, his hands subconsciously clenching.

Even though he had done plenty of mental preparation, he still felt nervous when truly face-to-face.

It was a mix of shame over his previous awkward performance and a yearning for beautiful things.

At the end of the day, he was still just an ordinary young man; although he had the System backing him, his mindset and perspective hadn't caught up yet.

"Shuyu-jie," Tang Song took the initiative to greet her.

He could feel complex gazes converging on him from all directions.

The pressure was immense!

Since their last meeting had been at Xie Shuyu’s café, the impact hadn't been as direct as it was today.

"Sorry, Xiao Song, I'm late." Xie Shuyu raised her hand to check her watch, an apologetic look on her face. "One of my stores had a situation, so I went to handle it."

She was a very punctual person; when she made an appointment, she usually arrived ten minutes early.

"It's fine, I just got here too," Tang Song said with a shy smile.

They sat down across from each other.

Xie Shuyu set aside her coat and bag, then handed the menu directly to him. "See what you'd like to eat; don't stand on ceremony with me."

Tang Song waved his hand. "I'm on a diet lately. Why don't you order first, and just add a vegetable salad for me at the end?"

Xie Shuyu looked him over for a moment and nodded gently. "No wonder you look a bit thinner. Keep it up! I have a small appetite and I've been controlling my diet for years, so it looks like this meal will be very cost-effective for us today."

She hadn't actually paid much attention to the details of Tang Song's physique, but out of emotional intelligence and politeness, she offered a compliment.

"Fresh dew beef tendon, seafood and tofu soup, garden medley, supreme cabbage, blanched sea shrimp... hmm, that should be it." Xie Shuyu closed the menu and flashed a charming smile at Tang Song. "They're all low-calorie; just pretend you're eating a weight-loss meal."

Her fluffy long hair fell from her shoulders to her chest, and paired with her fluid waistline, she was a sight to behold.

"Thank you, Shuyu-jie." Tang Song tried to keep his gaze "clear and pure."

He always felt that when facing a woman like her, overly explicit admiration was a sign of disrespect.

Xie Shuyu lifted her pretty face. "No need to be so formal; this meal is to thank you, after all. The mini-program is very well-made, and the backend management is also very practical. I should be the one thanking you for being so patient in helping me revise the requirements so many times lately."

"It's all part of the job."

...

"What do you mean, impossible?" Hearing Zhao Yue’s murmur, Wang Yubo asked in surprise.

He turned his head, followed Zhao Yue’s gaze, and the expression on his face immediately became dramatic.

"Holy crap! No wonder Tang Song dressed so flashy!" Wang Yubo swallowed hard, his heart feeling like a volcanic eruption. "That... that couldn't possibly be his girlfriend, right!?"

Are you kidding me? Putting these two together, they didn't match at all, did they?

Although the girl looked young, her style and temperament were obvious; she was clearly a top-tier *yujie*.

She looked to be about 175cm tall, and with high heels, she was over 180cm, basically level with Tang Song.

Compared to her, the beautiful colleague in front of him, Zhao Yue, looked completely unremarkable.

A woman like that was an explosive presence anywhere she went!

She was worlds apart from Tang Song, their "fat, nerdy" colleague!

Zhao Yue bit her lower lip, her expression extremely unnatural. "I don't think it's possible either. It's most likely some relative or friend."

Wang Yubo said sourly, "Having a friend like that is a stroke of luck. She looks very wealthy; that’s definitely high-quality networking."

He worked in sales and had dealt with many bosses, big and small, so he had a sharp eye.

Following that, Zhao Yue also came to her senses.

Thinking about it carefully, how could Tang Song possibly have a girlfriend like that?

A 220,000 yuan LV Gilded Sahara, a wardrobe full of luxury goods—they were simply not in the same social class.

Tang Song probably didn't even qualify as a suitor; he wasn't good enough!

After comforting herself for a good while, Zhao Yue finally felt much better.

She calmed her mood and asked instead, "Yubo, that thing you said last time about our company transitioning to e-commerce—is that true or false?"

This was the topic she cared about most.

Currently, Jinxiu Trading mainly engaged in offline clothing agency sales. Their technical department was a peripheral support unit and wasn't highly valued.

If the company fully transitioned to e-commerce, it would be an opportunity for them.

Business would increase, and salaries and benefits would rise accordingly; Jinxiu Trading had always been reliable in that regard.

Wang Yubo moved his gaze away from Xie Shuyu and took a sip of water.

He whispered, "It's not a transition, it's shifting our main focus to online and expanding e-commerce. This is absolutely true, and it will have a huge impact on our sales department. The financing intent has already been reached. By the way, don't discuss this in the company; it probably won't be announced until next month."

"Isn't that a good thing? Why keep it secret?" Zhao Yue was puzzled.

"I'm not sure either. They say it was a direct order from the boss; discussing this in the company is forbidden."

"I see..." Zhao Yue frowned. Suddenly, a thread in her mind connected.

No wonder Director Chen had been so excited lately, desperately painting a big picture for everyone and taking sole credit for the SCM system.

No wonder Du Shaokai had suddenly started working overtime, volunteering for tasks, and even snatched Tang Song’s project maintenance work.

If the company transitioned online, the SCM (Supply Chain Management) system would be the core of the entire company, and all business would be linked to it.

The technical support department would likely be spun off into an independent business unit and expanded.

Director Chen would also have a chance to be promoted to CTO and officially become a company executive.

By then, many middle-management positions would also open up.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yue felt her blood boil. This was a great opportunity.

...

The dishes were brought to the table one by one, looking, smelling, and tasting delicious.

Xie Shuyu held her chopsticks with slender, white fingers, tasting the food in small bites, occasionally chatting with Tang Song about ideas for the mini-program and café promotions.

When talking about work, she became radiant.

Tang Song also understood why she had taken the time to have this meal with him.

He tentatively asked, "Shuyu-jie, do you mean... the Weiguang Café mini-program will continue to iterate, right?"

"Bingo!" Xie Shuyu showed a rare, playful expression. "Now, let's talk about business."

"Okay."

Xie Shuyu sat up straight, her expression becoming much more serious; she looked like a beautiful female executive from an urban drama.

"I intend to formally invite you to work part-time at my company, responsible for the maintenance of the website and mini-program. 3,000 yuan per month, plus free coffee and juice. Also, we have quite a few beautiful single women at our company. How about it? Want to consider it?"

"Uh..." A look of astonishment appeared on Tang Song's face.

He had originally thought this was a one-off deal like last time; he hadn't expected this lady to want to recruit him into her ranks.

But after a second thought, he understood.

For Xie Shuyu, this was the most cost-effective choice.

Worry-free, money-saving, safe, and sustainable.

Of course, it was also a good thing for him. Although it would be a bit tiring, he could earn an extra 3,000 yuan every month.

If it were the old him, he would have agreed without hesitation.

But the current him was already on the path to becoming a "God-tier man," with a bright and brilliant future ahead; the rewards from a single task were far greater than this part-time fee.

Tang Song looked at the beautiful single female CEO in front of him and weighed his words. "When do we sign the contract?"