Chapter 134 - 134 133 Warning Light On

Chapter 134: Chapter 133: Warning Light On Chapter 134: Chapter 133: Warning Light On Songmei Clothing. The employees were making final adjustments. Gao Mengting sat on the sofa in the general manager’s office, looking down at the live streaming script, muttering to herself quietly from time to time. Her hair was pinned up at the back, her face fully made up, wearing a tight-fitting crop top and hot pants, she looked pleasing to the eye. Since it was the first live broadcast and she was most familiar with the specification and selling points of this batch of clothes, she would make a personal appearance as the main host. Wang Qingya and He Liting were the co-hosts. In this aspect, she had a lot of experience; she had built up the Meiting live streaming room from scratch in the early days. “We have 15 minutes until the broadcast starts,” Tang Song looked at his watch and reassured, “Don’t be nervous. With our capabilities, there’s absolutely no problem with the first broadcast.” “Mhm,” Gao Mengting took a deep breath, stood up, and walked to the desk, extending her right hand. Seeing her gesture, Tang Song smiled and rose from his office chair. “Smack!” The crisp sound of high-fiving echoed. “Let’s do this!” Gao Mengting winked at him. When she stepped out of the office door, all the tension and nervousness on her face vanished, leaving her looking confident, graceful, and stylish. ... The live streaming room was all set. Though not very large, the design was meticulously crafted with a modern and minimalist style that emphasized the sense of space and the aesthetic beauty of the clothing itself. Elegant racks displayed rows of carefully selected seasonal garments. The curtains were completely drawn. Two softbox lights were already lit. In the corner, numerous strips of lights were entwined, adding to the ambient lighting. He Liting, makeup refreshed, stood before the clothes rack, carefully checking the selling points and specifications of the garments. As a co-host, she needed to pay close attention to the audience’s comments during the live stream, actively interacting to increase the broadcast’s interactivity. Besides that, if the main host had to step away or got stuck, she had to be ready to step in immediately to ensure the continuity of the broadcast. The company’s first broadcast was also an opportunity for her. As long as she performed well and made a good impression on the leaders. She would have the chance to advance further when the company set up additional live broadcasting accounts in the future. “President Tang, President Gao.” As the two bosses came out of the office, the employees greeted them one by one. He Liting couldn’t help but gaze at the handsome and upright President Tang. Thinking about what Qianqian had said last night, her heart thumped wildly. The usually serious Tang in the company, he also used his sweet talk to get Qianqian to take off her clothes. And according to Qianqian, his mouth was refreshing and inviting, his tongue extremely agile, and it was very comfortable to be kissed by him, very addictive. With that in mind, she glanced again at Tang’s mouth, with its red lips and white teeth, looking very attractive when he smiled. Just then, Liu Renjie, who was watching the data, suddenly stood up and shouted excitedly, “Comrades, great news! Our short video views have suddenly spiked up!” “Let me see, let me see.” “Holy shit! It’s really exploded! I remember it had less than 2000 views when I came to work, how did it suddenly jump to over 7000?” “We also gained more than 900 followers! Is the Dou+ effect really that good?” “Quick, look at the comments section, it’s mostly female users—President Tang’s hands have really worked wonders!” Excited discussions erupted. The pre-warm-up video had suddenly gone viral right before the broadcast, a windfall that filled everyone with confidence for the upcoming live stream. Tang Song raised an eyebrow and pulled out his phone to take a look. The comment section talked about the clothing, but a considerable number were discussing his comic hand. It seemed the Luck Buff had taken effect, and the selling points in the video had precisely reached the target audience. After some thought, Tang Song directed Liu Renjie, “Keep investing in Dou+, increase the intensity and don’t stop, put money into Qianchuan too. It doesn’t matter if we lose money, we need to boost the popularity as soon as the broadcast starts.” In recent times, Tang Song had been learning about live streaming knowledge and understood the basic operating rules. Live streaming is an interactive process. High popularity can attract more viewers into the stream, creating a herd effect. It ignites interaction among viewers, enhancing their sense of participation and retention. Now with the “Luck Buff” bonus, it was the best time for them to kickstart their account. If they could capitalize on this wave, Songmei Clothing could take off directly. “Alright President Tang, I’ll arrange it right now,” Liu Renjie responded, starting to get busy with the task. “Let’s get ready to start the broadcast!” Tang Song called out to colleagues nearby: “Xiaoyu, go get new selections ready in the warehouse. Have Guang and Zhang Ying help out. If anything sells out, restock immediately.” “Got it, President Tang!” “Alright!” “Getting ready to broadcast!” The live streaming area bustled with activity as the employees, faces flushed and eyes shining, got to work. “3, 2, 1, we’re live!” ... The Luck Buff was still in effect. Oasis Garden Community. A set of change of clothes, skin care products, makeup bag, ID, keys, charger... After packing everything she needed into her bag and running a final check to ensure nothing was overlooked, Wen Ruan zipped up the bag and slung it over her shoulder. Before leaving, she turned left and right in front of the mirror. It had to be said that the LV SPEEDY 35 really suited her. The size and style were exactly to her liking; it could be carried by hand or slung over the shoulder, making it the only bag she needed for travel. “Mom, I’m leaving now, and I’ll be back tomorrow afternoon.” She stepped out of the bedroom and greeted her mother, who was tidying up the living room. Just as she was about to open the front door. “Knock, knock, knock—” The sound of knocking interrupted her. “Who is it?” Wen Ruan peered through the peephole and, without hesitation, opened the door, “Auntie, you’ve arrived.” Auntie Qian Guimei stepped in, greeting loudly, “Ruannuan, Guixiang, good morning.” Mother Qian Guixiang quickly put down the mop and came over to greet her. The two sisters exchanged a few words about family matters. Both voices were loud, instantly livening up the entire house. Qian Guimei glanced at the backpacked Wen Ruan, smiling as she asked, “Ruannuan, are you heading out?” “Yes, a company team-building event. We’re going to have fun at Taiping River for a couple of days.” “That’s nice, your company has some good benefits,” Qian Guimei nodded and changed the subject, “I heard from Gu Cheng that you aren’t replying to his messages anymore. What’s the matter? Do you have any issues with him?” At these words, Mother Qian Guixiang frowned deeply, “Ruannuan, every time I ask you, you say things are going well. Are you deceiving both your dad and me?” Qian Guimei quickly followed up, “Ruannuan, Auntie is not scolding you, but you’re nearly 31, some things you need to be anxious about! Right now you still have some ‘market’, there are choices of good men, but in two years it will be other people choosing you!” “Auntie, I’m only 29 this year!” Wen Ruan promptly corrected her, adding with resignation, “I just feel it’s not suitable, and I don’t want to waste his time.” The difference between something in the twenties and thirties sounds completely different. Mother, none too pleased, said, “This won’t do, that won’t do, what on earth are you looking for in a man?” Qian Guimei chimed in, “What’s wrong with Gu Cheng? Tall and handsome, well-off family, and an investment manager in a big company. We’re just an ordinary family; such a person would be great for us not to mention picky.” “Gu Cheng is such a catch, if you don’t hold on tight, there’ll come a time you’ll cry about it!” “Look at your cousin Ya, she’s already on her second child.” ... Wen Ruan felt dizzy from their barrage of words and hurriedly waved them off, “I’ve got to go to the team building, I’ll be off then!” Mother grabbed her arm, speaking sternly, “If you don’t find a partner by this year, just pack up and move out, so your dad and I don’t have to be annoyed every time we see you.” “Mom! Get this straight, I’m still the one paying for this house’s mortgage. If anyone is moving, it’s you.” In the past few years, their old house underwent demolition, and the developer absconded, leaving the promised housing just a pit in the ground. Prior to this, her parents had been living with her grandparents. She found it too cramped and lacking privacy there, and so ended up renting an apartment with her colleague Hu Mingli. Later, after switching to Light and Shadow Media and earning a much higher salary, she joined her parents in buying this apartment. She had paid a down payment of 100,000 yuan and was responsible for the monthly mortgage of 3300 yuan. Naturally, the apartment was registered in her name. “You impudent girl! Are you trying to anger me to death?” Her mother slapped her on the buttocks. Wen Ruan yelped in pain and dashed out of the house. While waiting for the elevator, she could faintly hear her mother sighing from behind the closed door. Rubbing her temples, Wen Ruan reopened the door and called in, “Mom, don’t worry about me. There’s a guy I’m talking to, and I’ll bring him to meet you once it’s certain.” Mother’s mood instantly turned ecstatic at the news, “Who is he? Do I know him? How old is he? What does he do? Is he local? We only have you as a daughter; it wouldn’t be good if you marry too far away.” The aunt also stepped forward with questions, “Does he have a house? What’s his family background?” “Oh come on! It’s not certain yet, just that there’s such a person. Don’t worry needlessly about me, I know what I’m doing.” She spoke offhandedly as the elevator arrived, and Wen Ruan hurried on. She and Tang Song were still in a flirtatious phase and couldn’t exactly bring him home to meet the parents yet. Moreover, they hadn’t known each other for long, and her knowledge of Tang Song mainly came from Hu Mingli; she hadn’t yet been exposed to his personal life or social circle. When it came to the man who would accompany her for life, she was extremely cautious, otherwise she wouldn’t still be single at this point. The underground garage. Wen Ruan pulled open her car door, slid into the driver’s seat, and placed her bag on the passenger seat. She opened the map app and searched for “Huiying River View Creative Park,” then set it for navigation. She pressed the brake, hit the start button, and the engine began to thrum to life. Just as she was about to drive off, she noticed the engine malfunction light on the dashboard light up. She restarted the car a few times, but the issue persisted. This Lynk & Co 06 she had bought three years ago had always been serviced on time, yet this was the first time such a problem had occurred. And of all days, it had to be today when she had to go to a team building event—truly unlucky. She checked the time; it was 9:40. Clearly, there was no time to get to a 4S shop for a checkup now. She peered at the weather forecast: partly cloudy, comfortable temperatures, and acceptable UV levels. The Huiying River View Creative Park was about 13 kilometers away from her community, roughly a half-hour bike ride, which was perfect as she had been lacking in exercise recently—this could be a good opportunity to catch up. With that thought, she decided to turn off the car and got out. After tying back her hair, she popped the trunk of the car and took out her beloved Giant TCR-adv3. She also grabbed her helmet and gloves from the storage box. Luckily, the LV SPEEDY was a standard travel bag and was very comfortable slung across the body, making it convenient for cycling. She adjusted the strap to the right length and took the large elevator up to the ground floor. Stepping out of the building, she mounted her road bike. The wheels rolled on the smooth asphalt road, producing a low, rhythmic humming sound.