Nighttime.
Song Nanqiao received a call from an unknown number.
“Hello?”
A deep voice came from the other end.
“It’s me, I’m Liu Xuwen.”
“Do you need something?” Song Nanqiao furrowed her brow slightly, wondering why it was him again.
“Wen Guangquan is investigating you,” Liu Xuwen said somewhat helplessly. He knew that Song Nanqiao didn’t want to have any contact with him.
“What do you mean?”
“Wen Guangquan called the intelligence agency today to investigate your stock dealings. He suspects that you might be behind that extraordinary stock. Currently, only a few top executives at Rongtai and I know about this stock.”
Liu Xuwen explained what had happened today. Wen Guangquan had called him at noon to inquire about Song Nanqiao again. After the intelligence agency informed him, Liu Xuwen hesitated for a moment but ultimately chose to inform Song Nanqiao. Perhaps this was a good opportunity to build a better relationship with her.
“Why are you telling me this?” Song Nanqiao thought for a moment, wondering what benefit Liu Xuwen would gain by informing her.
“I want Miss Song to know that I’m doing this for your good.”
Liu Xuwen was no longer beating around the bush; he was straightforwardly telling Song Nanqiao that he wanted to win her over.
“Thank you for your concern.”
“Um… Have you considered my proposal from last time?”
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Liu Xuwen subtly asked once again. He was about to start acquiring industries, and Song Nanqiao’s participation was crucial. He couldn’t afford to wait too long.
Thinking about it, Song Nanqiao remembered the information she had asked the system to investigate.
“System, how’s your investigation going?”
“Host, you can agree to him. He sincerely wants to cooperate with you. I’ll provide you with the investigation details shortly.”
The system had completed the investigation last night, but at that time, Song Nanqiao was deeply immersed in Wen Wenyao’s tender embrace, so the system had refrained from telling her.
“I understand.” Song Nanqiao replied to the system in her mind.
Afterward, she told Liu Xuwen over the phone, “Alright, let’s discuss it tomorrow.”
“Really?!” Liu Xuwen’s voice on the phone was clearly excited for a moment. He had thought that Song Nanqiao wouldn’t agree so easily.
“Yes.”
“Okay, Miss Song, how about tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock?”
“That works.”
Song Nanqiao maintained her indifferent tone.
“I’ll have the driver pick you up tomorrow.”
“Alright.”
After hanging up the phone, Liu Xuwen started celebrating happily in his room; he seemed very pleased.
Another guy in the room hugged Liu Xuwen.
“Baby, why are you so happy?”
The boyfriend seemed a bit jealous and embraced Liu Xuwen, holding him in his arms. It had been a long time since he had seen Liu Xuwen this happy.
“Don’t worry, Song Nanqiao is just a business partner. With her help, my career will take off quickly.”
“Am I more important, or is your career more important?” The boyfriend’s voice sounded somewhat sulky.
“Of course, it’s you, but having a career is essential. It will allow me to openly acknowledge our relationship.”
Liu Xuwen hugged his boyfriend, realizing that he was currently just a rich second-generation guy with a little talent. Without a career and status, he could only follow the path set by his family. For their happiness, Liu Xuwen could only temporarily focus more on his career.
On the other side,
After ending the call, Song Nanqiao discussed Liu Xuwen’s background with the system.
“How did the investigation go?” Song Nanqiao sat at her desk.
“Liu Xuwen is the son of a local real estate female tycoon. His experiences are somewhat similar to Wen Wenyao’s. He has been constrained by his family but is humble, polite, loyal, and talented. He can be a deep friend.”
“Stop for a moment.”
“Yes?”
“Get to the point.”
“Alright… Liu Xuwen is gay and has been in a relationship with his boyfriend for five years.”
“Get to the point.” Song Nanqiao had no interest in his family background or personal relationships. She wanted to know why Liu Xuwen was so eager to cooperate with her, what his true motives were, and what he hoped to achieve through their partnership.
“Okay, okay… The fundamental reason Liu Xuwen wants to cooperate with you is to break free from his family’s constraints and have his career while openly acknowledging his relationship with his partner. Currently, the real estate and financial markets are booming, and Liu Xuwen wants to invest his family’s wealth to start a business. However, due to his limited knowledge and management skills, he’s struggling to make significant progress in his career.”
“So, he found me.”
“That’s right. While Liu Xuwen has wealth, he does have certain limitations. He’s knowledgeable mainly about real estate, and starting a new enterprise requires more than that. That’s why he needs your strong support.”
“I see.”
Song Nanqiao took a sip of hot water and contemplated for a moment.
“What’s Liu Xuwen’s personal financial situation like?”
“Although he has some shortcomings, he’s really rich.”
In a place where land and properties were highly valued, getting involved in real estate meant potentially gaining substantial wealth.
“Mmm,” Song Nanqiao nodded.
Now it seemed that cooperation was indeed a good choice. Liu Xuwen had substantial capital and control over the intelligence agency. Working with him would reduce the risks for Song Nanqiao.
“Host, your phone is ringing.”
“Oh, right.” Song Nanqiao picked up her phone; she had been a bit distracted and hadn’t noticed the screen lighting up.
“Your girlfriend sent you a message again,” the system said teasingly.
“That’s none of your business.”
Song Nanqiao opened the chat with Wen Wenyao:
Wen Wenyao: “It’s quite late; no more staying up late. Get some rest soon.”
Song Nanqiao: “Okay, okay.”
Wen Wenyao: “OVO, miss me~”
Song Nanqiao: “I am.”
Wen Wenyao: “My baby is so good, muah~”
Upon reading this message, Song Nanqiao couldn’t help but laugh. Her girlfriend was just too cute.
“Get some rest, girlfriend.” Song Nanqiao sent a voice message.
“I’ll listen to whatever you say.” Wen Wenyao seemed very happy, looking at her phone screen with a blush on her face.
They wished each other goodnight and went to sleep early.
The next morning,
Song Nanqiao woke up early, put on a sharp suit, and had a simple breakfast.
“Host, the car is here,” the system reminded her.
Song Nanqiao looked out the window and saw a black car parked outside.
“Let’s go.”
Song Nanqiao grabbed her keys and phone and then got into the car.
Inside the car, Song Nanqiao looked around and only then realized that it was a bulletproof car.
Ten minutes later, the car stopped in an underground parking lot, and a man in a suit was standing next to it.
“I’m the boss’s secretary. Our boss is waiting for Miss Song on the top floor,” he said, making a gesture to invite her.
Song Nanqiao didn’t say anything and followed him.
The elevator had 25 floors, and Liu Xuwen’s office was on the 25th floor.
As soon as the elevator doors opened, Liu Xuwen was standing right in front of her.
“Did I startle you?” Song Nanqiao was genuinely surprised.
“Sorry, I just wanted to express my sincerity.”
Liu Xuwen took a step back and gestured for Song Nanqiao to sit on the leather sofa.
“You can go down first,” Liu Xuwen said to his secretary.
“Alright, boss.”
After the secretary left, Song Nanqiao took a seat on the genuine leather sofa and looked around.
“This floor is for high-level offices, and your office is next to mine. Both are the same size and decorated in the same style,” Liu Xuwen explained, looking to the left.
The floor was divided by a wall, with Song Nanqiao on the left and Liu Xuwen on the right. When Song Nanqiao agreed to cooperate with Liu Xuwen, he had someone tidy up the office on the left overnight.
“It looks nice,” Song Nanqiao said as she observed her surroundings. It was quiet, and the office had a professional ambiance. The office desks had gold trimmings, giving it a majestic appearance.
“As long as Miss Song is satisfied.” Liu Xuwen handed Song Nanqiao a cup of coffee.
“In our cooperation, what specific help do you need from me?” Song Nanqiao took a sip of her coffee and observed Liu Xuwen’s expression.
“My abilities are limited, not sufficient to manage a real estate company. I’d like Miss Song to handle the enterprise management and the publicly traded stocks while I manage marketing, sales, and human resources. We’ll split the shares, with Miss Song receiving half.”
“You trust me that much?” Song Nanqiao was somewhat surprised.
“Do you understand what it means to manage a company and have a fifty percent stake?” Song Nanqiao found it unbelievable that a CEO would delegate such significant authority to a stranger.
Even among co-founders, this level of trust was rare.
“Of course, I do. It means that Miss Song will have absolute control over this company and may even rank above me,” Liu Xuwen replied, fully aware of what he was offering.
“I have my reasons.”
“You say.”
“The reason I’m giving Miss Song such significant authority is to show her my sincerity. I’m not asking Miss Song to work for me; I want us to be equals.”
“Go on.”
“For this company, I’ve put in a lot of effort. Please, Miss Song, help me manage it diligently.”
“Understood.” Song Nanqiao nodded, and after looking at Liu Xuwen for a moment, she began to understand why he was offering her so much. He likely feared that she might leave for another job, and he also recognized his limitations and didn’t dare to take on too much.
“I’ll do my best. Let’s sign the contract.”
“Alright.”
Nighttime.
Song Nanqiao received a call from an unknown number.
“Hello?”
A deep voice came from the other end.
“It’s me, I’m Liu Xuwen.”
“Do you need something?” Song Nanqiao furrowed her brow slightly, wondering why it was him again.
“Wen Guangquan is investigating you,” Liu Xuwen said somewhat helplessly. He knew that Song Nanqiao didn’t want to have any contact with him.
“What do you mean?”
“Wen Guangquan called the intelligence agency today to investigate your stock dealings. He suspects that you might be behind that extraordinary stock. Currently, only a few top executives at Rongtai and I know about this stock.”
Liu Xuwen explained what had happened today. Wen Guangquan had called him at noon to inquire about Song Nanqiao again. After the intelligence agency informed him, Liu Xuwen hesitated for a moment but ultimately chose to inform Song Nanqiao. Perhaps this was a good opportunity to build a better relationship with her.
“Why are you telling me this?” Song Nanqiao thought for a moment, wondering what benefit Liu Xuwen would gain by informing her.
“I want Miss Song to know that I’m doing this for your good.”
Liu Xuwen was no longer beating around the bush; he was straightforwardly telling Song Nanqiao that he wanted to win her over.
“Thank you for your concern.”
“Um… Have you considered my proposal from last time?”
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Liu Xuwen subtly asked once again. He was about to start acquiring industries, and Song Nanqiao’s participation was crucial. He couldn’t afford to wait too long.
Thinking about it, Song Nanqiao remembered the information she had asked the system to investigate.
“System, how’s your investigation going?”
“Host, you can agree to him. He sincerely wants to cooperate with you. I’ll provide you with the investigation details shortly.”
The system had completed the investigation last night, but at that time, Song Nanqiao was deeply immersed in Wen Wenyao’s tender embrace, so the system had refrained from telling her.
“I understand.” Song Nanqiao replied to the system in her mind.
Afterward, she told Liu Xuwen over the phone, “Alright, let’s discuss it tomorrow.”
“Really?!” Liu Xuwen’s voice on the phone was clearly excited for a moment. He had thought that Song Nanqiao wouldn’t agree so easily.
“Yes.”
“Okay, Miss Song, how about tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock?”
“That works.”
Song Nanqiao maintained her indifferent tone.
“I’ll have the driver pick you up tomorrow.”
“Alright.”
After hanging up the phone, Liu Xuwen started celebrating happily in his room; he seemed very pleased.
Another guy in the room hugged Liu Xuwen.
“Baby, why are you so happy?”
The boyfriend seemed a bit jealous and embraced Liu Xuwen, holding him in his arms. It had been a long time since he had seen Liu Xuwen this happy.
“Don’t worry, Song Nanqiao is just a business partner. With her help, my career will take off quickly.”
“Am I more important, or is your career more important?” The boyfriend’s voice sounded somewhat sulky.
“Of course, it’s you, but having a career is essential. It will allow me to openly acknowledge our relationship.”
Liu Xuwen hugged his boyfriend, realizing that he was currently just a rich second-generation guy with a little talent. Without a career and status, he could only follow the path set by his family. For their happiness, Liu Xuwen could only temporarily focus more on his career.
On the other side,
After ending the call, Song Nanqiao discussed Liu Xuwen’s background with the system.
“How did the investigation go?” Song Nanqiao sat at her desk.
“Liu Xuwen is the son of a local real estate female tycoon. His experiences are somewhat similar to Wen Wenyao’s. He has been constrained by his family but is humble, polite, loyal, and talented. He can be a deep friend.”
“Stop for a moment.”
“Yes?”
“Get to the point.”
“Alright… Liu Xuwen is gay and has been in a relationship with his boyfriend for five years.”
“Get to the point.” Song Nanqiao had no interest in his family background or personal relationships. She wanted to know why Liu Xuwen was so eager to cooperate with her, what his true motives were, and what he hoped to achieve through their partnership.
“Okay, okay… The fundamental reason Liu Xuwen wants to cooperate with you is to break free from his family’s constraints and have his career while openly acknowledging his relationship with his partner. Currently, the real estate and financial markets are booming, and Liu Xuwen wants to invest his family’s wealth to start a business. However, due to his limited knowledge and management skills, he’s struggling to make significant progress in his career.”
“So, he found me.”
“That’s right. While Liu Xuwen has wealth, he does have certain limitations. He’s knowledgeable mainly about real estate, and starting a new enterprise requires more than that. That’s why he needs your strong support.”
“I see.”
Song Nanqiao took a sip of hot water and contemplated for a moment.
“What’s Liu Xuwen’s personal financial situation like?”
“Although he has some shortcomings, he’s really rich.”
In a place where land and properties were highly valued, getting involved in real estate meant potentially gaining substantial wealth.
“Mmm,” Song Nanqiao nodded.
Now it seemed that cooperation was indeed a good choice. Liu Xuwen had substantial capital and control over the intelligence agency. Working with him would reduce the risks for Song Nanqiao.
“Host, your phone is ringing.”
“Oh, right.” Song Nanqiao picked up her phone; she had been a bit distracted and hadn’t noticed the screen lighting up.
“Your girlfriend sent you a message again,” the system said teasingly.
“That’s none of your business.”
Song Nanqiao opened the chat with Wen Wenyao:
Wen Wenyao: “It’s quite late; no more staying up late. Get some rest soon.”
Song Nanqiao: “Okay, okay.”
Wen Wenyao: “OVO, miss me~”
Song Nanqiao: “I am.”
Wen Wenyao: “My baby is so good, muah~”
Upon reading this message, Song Nanqiao couldn’t help but laugh. Her girlfriend was just too cute.
“Get some rest, girlfriend.” Song Nanqiao sent a voice message.
“I’ll listen to whatever you say.” Wen Wenyao seemed very happy, looking at her phone screen with a blush on her face.
They wished each other goodnight and went to sleep early.
The next morning,
Song Nanqiao woke up early, put on a sharp suit, and had a simple breakfast.
“Host, the car is here,” the system reminded her.
Song Nanqiao looked out the window and saw a black car parked outside.
“Let’s go.”
Song Nanqiao grabbed her keys and phone and then got into the car.
Inside the car, Song Nanqiao looked around and only then realized that it was a bulletproof car.
Ten minutes later, the car stopped in an underground parking lot, and a man in a suit was standing next to it.
“I’m the boss’s secretary. Our boss is waiting for Miss Song on the top floor,” he said, making a gesture to invite her.
Song Nanqiao didn’t say anything and followed him.
The elevator had 25 floors, and Liu Xuwen’s office was on the 25th floor.
As soon as the elevator doors opened, Liu Xuwen was standing right in front of her.
“Did I startle you?” Song Nanqiao was genuinely surprised.
“Sorry, I just wanted to express my sincerity.”
Liu Xuwen took a step back and gestured for Song Nanqiao to sit on the leather sofa.
“You can go down first,” Liu Xuwen said to his secretary.
“Alright, boss.”
After the secretary left, Song Nanqiao took a seat on the genuine leather sofa and looked around.
“This floor is for high-level offices, and your office is next to mine. Both are the same size and decorated in the same style,” Liu Xuwen explained, looking to the left.
The floor was divided by a wall, with Song Nanqiao on the left and Liu Xuwen on the right. When Song Nanqiao agreed to cooperate with Liu Xuwen, he had someone tidy up the office on the left overnight.
“It looks nice,” Song Nanqiao said as she observed her surroundings. It was quiet, and the office had a professional ambiance. The office desks had gold trimmings, giving it a majestic appearance.
“As long as Miss Song is satisfied.” Liu Xuwen handed Song Nanqiao a cup of coffee.
“In our cooperation, what specific help do you need from me?” Song Nanqiao took a sip of her coffee and observed Liu Xuwen’s expression.
“My abilities are limited, not sufficient to manage a real estate company. I’d like Miss Song to handle the enterprise management and the publicly traded stocks while I manage marketing, sales, and human resources. We’ll split the shares, with Miss Song receiving half.”
“You trust me that much?” Song Nanqiao was somewhat surprised.
“Do you understand what it means to manage a company and have a fifty percent stake?” Song Nanqiao found it unbelievable that a CEO would delegate such significant authority to a stranger.
Even among co-founders, this level of trust was rare.
“Of course, I do. It means that Miss Song will have absolute control over this company and may even rank above me,” Liu Xuwen replied, fully aware of what he was offering.
“I have my reasons.”
“You say.”
“The reason I’m giving Miss Song such significant authority is to show her my sincerity. I’m not asking Miss Song to work for me; I want us to be equals.”
“Go on.”
“For this company, I’ve put in a lot of effort. Please, Miss Song, help me manage it diligently.”
“Understood.” Song Nanqiao nodded, and after looking at Liu Xuwen for a moment, she began to understand why he was offering her so much. He likely feared that she might leave for another job, and he also recognized his limitations and didn’t dare to take on too much.
“I’ll do my best. Let’s sign the contract.”
“Alright.”
