Chapter 2086 - 684: Similar in Age
The sky outside was gradually darkening.
As the end of the workday approached, more and more customers filled the flagship store.
Tang Song hung up the phone and placed it back on the table.
His expression was calm, but the chill in his eyes remained.
With his current mindset and status, he wouldn’t normally reach out to Ouyang Xianyue for such matters.
After all, business is like a battlefield.
Glimmer Coffee is currently on a rapid rise.
Capital coveting and interests clashing are all too normal.
Zhongshu Group’s calculation was nothing more than taking advantage of Glimmer Coffee’s weak background to seize benefits.
As long as he personally steps in and reveals the Rongliu Capital background, all troubles would vanish into thin air.
But what Meng Ran just mentioned, about that Chen Hao from Shuxian Supply Chain, really bothered him.
Especially since he had just reached the final step with this female president.
Hearing such news naturally left him displeased.
Since he was displeased, he had to clear his mind.
At that moment, a uniformed staff member cautiously approached, placing the tray on the table.
"President Xie, President Tang, your dinner is ready."
"Thank you," Tang Song nodded slightly.
Following that, a series of exquisite light meals, newly launched by the flagship store, were presented one after another.
Golden-brown steak rolls, fresh quinoa salad, paninis, and two finely crafted desserts.
The reason they traveled here was because Xie Shuyu wanted him to experience the new dishes.
After all, he was also a major shareholder in the company.
With the server’s presence, both Meng Ran and Xie Shuyu gradually recovered from the shock of the recent phone call.
Meng Ran swallowed hard and tentatively asked, "Tang Song, the ’Chen Jingsong’ you mentioned on the phone is—?"
Tang Song nodded slightly, replying calmly, "The chairman of Zhongshu Group, Chen Jingsong."
Upon receiving confirmation, Meng Ran’s expression became remarkably colorful.
Whoa! It’s really him!
Given her discernment, she could tell that Tang Song’s words were not mere bluff.
Moreover, he had no need to bluff.
After all, such matters couldn’t be faked.
But... this was too exaggerated!
She knew Tang Song was wealthy, being a mogul capable of casually investing forty million in a Series A coffee shop.
However, wealth doesn’t equate to influence.
Especially in Rong City, facing Chen Jingsong and Zhongshu Group, entrenched with intertwined political and business connections.
Pure money might not work here.
Unless... unless he also had deep official ties in this region.
That could make Chen Jingsong wary.
Clearly, Xie Shuyu had also deduced this, taking a deep breath to suppress her immense internal turmoil.
In a low voice, she asked, "Tang Song, do you know Chen Jingsong?"
"No," Tang Song shook his head slightly, placing a quinoa salad before her, "Up until today, I hadn’t even heard of his name."
Xie Shuyu and Meng Ran paused in surprise.
Seeing the slightly confused and complicated look in the female president’s eyes, Tang Song smiled faintly, "But that’s not important. What’s important is, he will know me."
A subtle current seemed to flash through the air.
Meng Ran’s breath hitched slightly.
In Xie Shuyu’s heart, an indescribable thrill arose.
At this moment, Tang Song’s demeanor was calm, yet his presence was incredibly formidable.
As if everything was within his prediction, everything would proceed according to his plan.
Confident, composed, elegant.
Exuding unparalleled charm.
Xie Shuyu firmly pressed her lips together, her body instinctively reacting.
She was well aware that this was a profound physiological and psychological attraction and temptation.
A moment of silence filled the booth in the corner.
Soon.
"Buzz buzz—buzz buzz—"
The phone Tang Song placed on the table began to vibrate wildly.
The screen showed an unfamiliar local number from Rong City, with a sequence of eights at the end.
Xie Shuyu and Meng Ran immediately sat a little straighter.
Their gaze focused on the constantly flashing screen, their breathing becoming a bit rapid.
They quickly realized, this was probably a call from Chen Jingsong himself.
And it had been less than five minutes since Tang Song had called that "Secretary Chen."
The efficiency of it all left them speechless with awe.
However, Tang Song did not pick up the phone.
Instead, he picked up a delicately made beef panini from the table, taking a deliberate bite.
The slightly toasted bread emitted a crisp "crunch," with the semi-melted cheese and savory ham blending perfectly together.
He earnestly praised, "Mmm, this is really delicious, the quality of the ingredients is very high."
Then, he pushed another serving of smoked salmon roll toward the tense Meng Ran.
With a gentle smile, he said, "Come, our future COO, give it a try and let us know what you think of Glimmer Coffee’s new dishes."
Meng Ran instinctively accepted it, her eyes still involuntarily glancing at the phone screen.
Beside her, Xie Shuyu pressed her lips together, reminding him, "Tang Song... the phone..."
Tang Song took another bite of the panini, "No rush, let’s eat first."
Meng Ran’s eye twitched, she couldn’t help but glance at her best friend.
Good heavens!
Yu! What kind of boyfriend did you get yourself?
What kind of background and strong backing does he have?!
Leaving a call from Chen Jingsong hanging just like that!
Xie Shuyu’s throat moved slightly, a hint of confusion in her eyes as well.
The reason she hadn’t immediately sought Tang Song’s help was...