Maxing Out Charisma, Inheriting Game Assets Chapter 707: The Gears of Fate

In the lobby of the JW Marriott Hotel, crystal chandeliers glittered with flowing light and vibrant colors.

The air was filled with the low hum of murmured conversations.

Many conference attendees nearby, recognizing Secretary Chen and Zheng Qiudong, instinctively halted their steps.

Their faces showed expressions of wanting to approach and chat, yet not daring to interrupt rashly.

Thus, gazes mixed with curiosity, scrutiny, and envy converged unanimously on that young, beautiful woman.

At this moment, Shen Yuyan deeply felt she was at the absolute center of this invisible storm of power.

Just minutes ago, she had been privately distressed in the car.

Tang Song's emotional PUA and the uncertainty in her career had filled her with confusion and fear about her future path.

Yet in what seemed like a blink, everything had turned upside down.

Zheng Qiudong, hailed as the "Business World's Talent Scout," had personally welcomed her in the lobby and frankly admitted being specially arranged by Tang Song to "escort and protect" her.

Even more, they uniformly addressed her as "President Shen."

She didn't fully understand all the implications behind this title, but she knew it itself represented a strong suggestion of certain power.

Enough to make her feel waves of dizziness and shock.

She vaguely remembered the scene months ago at that MAHA Cloud Club when she first saw Zheng Qiudong.

How she had desperately longed for recognition from this "big shot," yearning to exchange a few words with him.

But ultimately, she was merely an awkward foil beside the radiant Xiao Jing.

Looking at the present situation—

Only she herself understood the complex feelings involved.

Deep breath.

Her heart still pounded wildly, her blood still boiling.

But her face gradually regained composure.

She was naturally suited for grand occasions.

The more pressure mounted and attention focused, the better her performance became.

She straightened her slender spine, raising the corners of her mouth into a practiced, appropriate smile.

"Thank you, Secretary Chen. Ms. Ouyang is too kind. President Zheng, it's truly been a while. Thank you for personally coming to receive me."

Observing her demeanor,

A deeper smile surfaced in Zheng Qiudong's eyes, seeming to appreciate, yet also scrutinize.

Secretary Chen nodded slightly, her voice steady and composed: "President Shen, I wonder if you're available now? Regarding your subsequent work arrangements and some schedules during the summit, we need to communicate with you in detail."

Shen Yuyan's heart leaped violently as she nodded in response: "Of course, I'm available."

It's here! Finally here!

Tang Song's new work arrangements for her!

"Very well." Secretary Chen turned and instructed: "Zhou Li, please take President Shen's luggage back to the suite first. As for President Shen, let's go to the executive lounge; it's quieter there."

"Understood, Secretary Chen." Zhou Li immediately responded respectfully.

Shen Yuyan nodded gently and turned around.

Her gaze swept past the still rigidly standing Zhang Tianqi and Chen Wenxin not far away.

The corners of her lips lifted slightly, her smile elegant yet distant: "Tianqi, Senior Wenxin, I'm truly sorry. I have some urgent important work to handle and I'm afraid I cannot chat with you further. Let's connect another time."

Turning, she walked shoulder-to-shoulder with Chen Jing, Zheng Qiudong, and others toward the direction of the private elevator.

The dazzling lobby lights sprinkled on her hair tips, shimmering with a gentle, moving glow.

Her trench coat swayed lightly with her steps.

Her back was straight, clean, carrying a touch of lightness within its certainty.

The long-suppressed gloom in her heart was finally exhaled thoroughly and refreshingly at this moment.

As their figures disappeared behind the elevator doors, the lobby grew noisy again.

The previously suppressed discussions around surged up like a tidal wave.

Zhang Tianqi's Adam's apple bobbed.

He faintly heard keywords like "Ms. Ouyang" and "secretary," already forming guesses in his heart, yet not daring to confirm rashly.

He looked at the complex-expressioned Chen Wenxin beside him and lowered his voice: "Wenxin... that was...?"

Chen Wenxin took a deep breath, his voice trembling: "She is Ms. Ouyang's secretary. On our company headquarters' honor wall, there's a photo of her with Ms. Ouyang."

After a brief silence, Zhang Tianqi murmured: "This... what's going on?"

Chen Wenxin also snapped back to reality, looking at him urgently: "Tianqi, Yuyan she... what is her current situation exactly?!"

Zhang Tianqi shook his head blankly, his eyes also filled with shock and confusion.

Since the successful Series A funding of [Youjie Household Services] earned him praise and recognition from family elders, he had officially returned to the family business.

Serving as Deputy General Manager, he personally oversaw the establishment and operation of the newly built large-scale food processing plant in Donghuan.

He had been in an extremely busy state.

Some time ago, he did hear from Shen Yuyan and Li Meixia.

That Shen Yuyan had now joined a financial company as "Assistant to the Chairman" and was gradually stepping back from [Youjie].

However, he didn't inquire much about specific details at the time.

Partly because work was indeed too busy.

On the other hand, it was because his engagement with Lin Lu was imminent.

And Lin Lu had always held some resentment about his previous passionate pursuit of Shen Yuyan.

For family harmony, he intentionally or unintentionally maintained some distance from Shen Yuyan.

Therefore, he knew essentially nothing about Shen Yuyan's current specific situation.

Yet he never expected this chance reunion at the summit to present such a jaw-dropping spectacle.

What heights had this ambitious university campus belle, his former partner, now climbed to?

28th floor, executive lounge, private meeting room.

Outside the massive floor-to-ceiling windows, the modern cityscape of Bao'an Center and the magnificent, expansive seascape of Qianhai Bay were fully visible.

The group entered one after another.

Attendants soon brought steaming hot fragrant tea and exquisite pastries.

Shen Yuyan sat upright in the comfortable wooden armchair, striving not to reveal any of her inner anxiety and tension.

"Thud—"

The meeting room's heavy soundproof door closed gently, isolating all outside noise.

Secretary Chen didn't sit immediately but took a beautifully bound dark blue folder from her subordinate's hand.

Placing it gently in the center of the coffee table.

She looked at Shen Yuyan, her voice steady: "President Shen, first, on behalf of Chairman Ouyang, I formally welcome and congratulate you on joining the [Xuanji Optical World] project. Next, we will communicate with you face-to-face in detail about your subsequent specific work arrangements."

[Xuanji Optical World]... work arrangements...

Shen Yuyan's fingertips trembled slightly as she forced calmness and nodded: "Okay, thank you, Secretary Chen. Please proceed."

Immediately, Secretary Chen opened the folder and spread it flat before her.

"This is your new position appointment letter of intent: Chief Ecosystem Officer. Today, I will explain the specific responsibilities, mobilizable resources, team configuration, and reporting lines, among other core information about this position, one by one. You can interrupt me at any time to ask questions..."

Shen Yuyan's gaze, sweeping over the few prominent bold lines on the pristine paper, caused her pupils to tremble violently.

[Xuanji Optical World] Senior Management Appointment Letter of Intent

Position Title: Chief Ecosystem Officer (Chief Ecosystem Officer)

Direct Report: Tang Song (Global CEO)

Administrative Affiliation: Office of the CEO - Cross-Group Strategic Collaboration Position

Level: M7

......

Secretary Chen's steady voice continued echoing in her ears:

"...Chief Ecosystem Officer is a position with strong horizontal and vertical authority and responsibility. You will be responsible for leading the integration of various resources within the group and from external universities, government, and industry partners. You will also spearhead driving the global implementation of [Xuanji Optical World]'s content ecosystem and brand influence..."

Accompanied by Secretary Chen's clear, systematic narration.

Shen Yuyan's heartbeat grew faster and faster, almost leaping out of her throat!

The professional mask she had practiced for years could no longer be maintained.

Her entire being felt as if floating on clouds, heaven and earth spinning around her.

She was extremely intelligent; almost at first glance of the appointment letter, she instantly understood the current situation.

Tang Song... he had actually become the Global CEO of [Xuanji Optical World]!

And she had been directly appointed by him as a core senior executive in this super project.

Chief Ecosystem Officer.

Of course, this was only her external identity.

Internally, she still belonged to the "Office of the CEO"; essentially, she remained one of his core "assistants."

However, the scope she would assist was no longer Tang Song's personal investment business, but... the vast technology ecosystem empire he was about to build with his own hands.

It must be known that [Xuanji Optical World] was no ordinary startup.

It was jointly incubated by the two giants [Tang Yi Precision] and [Qingning Technology], integrating top-tier industrial design, core algorithms, precision hardware, global supply chains, and substantial capital strength.

Aiming to define the "next-generation human-computer interaction portal" as a super sci-tech innovation platform.

From its birth, this company carried the genes of a "super unicorn."

Its goal was directly aimed at the territories of global top tech giants.

Behind it lay the bottomless capital, industry, and technological resources of the entire "Tangjin System."

Not to mention its Chairman was the legendary woman Ouyang Xianyue.

Such an entity, compared to traditional investment firms, almost represented power and influence at another level.

Rongliu Capital was certainly glamorous, but it operated capital and projects.

What [Xuanji Optical World] represented was the future, technology.

And she... was actually going to become one of the core senior executives in this future empire?!

This impact was far too immense.

It even made her doubt whether she was dreaming.

But the clear pain from her palm and tongue unmistakably told her:

Everything was real.

Secretary Chen's voice remained stable as she calmly flipped through the folder.

Shen Yuyan had no extra time or energy for shock anymore; she forced herself to focus entirely, greedily absorbing all information about the new position.

She would directly oversee two newly established core departments:

Ecosystem Strategy Department and Brand & Influence Center.

The former was responsible for mapping the global industrial ecosystem blueprint for [Xuanji Optical World], leading cross-industry collaborations and resource synergy with leading enterprises, top research institutions, and government departments.

The latter was fully responsible for [Xuanji Optical World]'s brand positioning, market promotion, media relations, public affairs, and global external communications.

This meant that from now on, every public appearance, every launch event, every high-end media exposure of Xuanji Optical World would be her stage.

She would no longer be just a small assistant hiding behind Tang Song, borrowing his authority.

But truly step into the spotlight, possessing her own independent identity.

An identity weighty enough to be treated seriously by anyone.

She could sit equally with executives from giants like Alibaba, Tencent, Huawei; report directly to Ms. Ouyang; even have access to her idol Director Jin.

The ambition that had always driven her, the dream that supported her through countless nights.

At this moment, crashed down in a grandeur she had never dared imagine, transforming into tangible reality within reach.

Indescribable shock reverberated in her chest.

Tang Song... Tang Song... I misunderstood you...

You weren't PUA-ing me; you were clearly testing me, paving the way to the peak of life for me.

I really... want to be fiercely rewarded by you!

A scalding warmth surged unexpectedly from deep within her body.

She couldn't help but shiver slightly, her face instantly flushing, her legs tightly pressed together.

Just as her emotions surged violently, Secretary Chen turned to the final document in the folder.

"President Shen, besides the position and compensation, considering your long-term value to the project's future ecosystem construction, after Chairman Ms. Ouyang's personal approval and the board's formal resolution—"

She paused slightly, lifting her gaze to Shen Yuyan.

"From [Xuanji Optical World]'s reserved equity incentive pool (Option Pool), you will be granted 0.1% in options."

"...What?"

(°□°; )

Shen Yuyan almost thought she misheard, her voice changing pitch.

Options?

Xuanji Optical World's options?!

In that instant, her breath halted, her entire body nearly petrified.

She certainly knew what this meant.

It wasn't merely a bonus or reward, but the "right to purchase company shares at very low prices in the future."

A qualification that truly bound personal destiny to corporate value.

And for a super project of [Xuanji Optical World]'s caliber, its option incentive pool was typically reserved for top scientists, core algorithm engineers, or strategic ecosystem partners with key resources.

She... actually received such a precious portion?

Of course, she understood that this option percentage in the contract wasn't fixed and immune to dilution.

It corresponded to a fixed number of shares.

As the company continuously underwent new funding rounds, this percentage would inevitably be diluted.

Yet even so, these were [Xuanji Optical World]'s options!

Once the company successfully went public, it would represent astronomical wealth.

Moreover, the granting of these options was personally approved by Chairman Ouyang Xianyue.

This signified that she had gained recognition from the highest levels of [Xuanji Optical World].

Secretary Chen, seeing her expression, showed an understanding smile and continued: "Of course, granting these options comes with conditions. Firstly, this 0.1% will vest over four years and is strictly tied to your annual KPI assessments."

"Meaning you can only unlock 0.025% annually at most."

"Additionally, before the company's official IPO, all equity you hold will be in a vesting period, not tradable or monetizable in any form..."

After explaining all relevant terms and restrictions in detail, she pushed the thick document and a pen toward Shen Yuyan.

"The above covers all core information about your new position. If you have no further questions, you can sign now."

Shen Yuyan looked at the agreement before her, her heartbeat pounding so strongly her palms felt hot.

She could clearly feel—

The gears of fate, at this moment, began turning slowly for her, driven by Tang Song's will.

That feeling of being "seen," "chosen," "entrusted with heavy responsibility"

Made her almost want to laugh, yet also almost cry.

She reached out, taking the pen.

The pen tip touched the paper, ink flowing.

"Shen, Yu, Yan."

Three characters, clear and forceful, settled on the paper.

Secretary Chen collected the document, stood up, and extended her hand, "Welcome aboard, President Shen."

"Thank you, Secretary Chen." Shen Yuyan also quickly stood, excitedly reaching out to shake her hand firmly.

At that moment, Zheng Qiudong, who had been quietly sitting aside, also stood and initiated applause.

The several employees behind him immediately followed.

For a moment, applause echoed in the private meeting room.

Zheng Qiudong, seeming to understand Shen Yuyan's current state of mind, chuckled lightly, his voice gentle: "President Shen, congratulations. Currently, all core human resource recruitment, allocation, and management for [Xuanji Optical World] globally are directly handled by my [Dejurenhe]. So, accompanying Secretary Chen this time is also to assist you in quickly completing the formation and familiarization of the new teams for the two core departments you'll oversee."

Shen Yuyan took a deep breath, striving to calm herself from the massive emotional fluctuations.

She looked at Zheng Qiudong, her tone returning to its usual softness and propriety, posture humble: "So that's how it is. Thank you so much, President Zheng. As a newcomer unfamiliar with [Xuanji Optical World]'s internal situation, I'll likely trouble you greatly going forward."

"You're welcome." Zheng Qiudong smiled, turning sideways to begin introducing the several distinguished men and women behind him.

These individuals would all be core backbone members of the departments she would manage in the future.

Almost uniformly possessing impressive resumes, hailing from world-top tech companies or consulting firms.

There were senior strategic consultants poached with high salaries from Apple and Google, as well as top PR experts who jumped from ByteDance and Huawei.

Shen Yuyan listened attentively to Zheng Qiudong's introductions while smiling and nodding, making eye contact with each future subordinate, displaying excellent demeanor.

Her emotions gradually completely regained peace and confidence through interactions with these top elites.

The stage belonging to her had already begun.

Following that came soul-deep trembling and surrender toward Tang Song.

Meanwhile, in Yancheng.

A black Mercedes-Benz E300L drove smoothly on the city's main artery with sparse traffic.

Inside the car, a folk song was playing.

Gao Mengting held the steering wheel, her fingers lightly tapping to the music's rhythm.

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