“The process from order placement to system settlement involves several steps. The initial repayment period is about 20 days. Due to the high cash flow requirements, most peers rely on business loans or mortgage loans from banks, which carry significant risks. We can consider focusing on a single category initially…”

In the quiet private room, Gao Mengting continued to speak incessantly. Tang Song closed the system interface and listened intently.

He had been learning relevant knowledge online in the past few days, but Gao Mengting’s explanations were far clearer and more comprehensive. Her insights quickly helped him form a complete picture of his startup, organizing his previously chaotic thoughts.

After lunch, they stepped out of the Juhuide Hotel and returned to the Wuling Hongguang.

Gao Mengting’s eyes reflected deep affection and gratitude as she couldn’t resist touching the car’s rearview mirror. “This car has truly been my lucky star. It accompanied me through thick and thin right after graduation and now, in my toughest times, it brought you to me.”

Tang Song patted the car’s body and smiled, “Maybe it’s fate.”

“Thank you, Tang Song,” Gao Mengting turned to face him, her hands behind her back.

The cool wind tousled her bangs and high ponytail, her beautiful face beaming with a radiant smile. In this moment, Gao Mengting exuded the vitality and grace befitting her age.

Tang Song remained silent for a moment, then suggested, “Partner, would you like to check out the office?”

“Sure!” Gao Mengting responded immediately.

“Do you want to drive?”

“I’d love to.”

Tang Song fished out the car keys and tossed them to her. Gao Mengting caught them accurately, her smile widening, “Let’s go!”

The car lights flashed as it unlocked.

Tang Song leaned back in the passenger seat, breathing in the faint fragrance, and opened the system interface to check the item information.

[Project Feasibility Report]: Write the content, plans, and positioning of the project you want to implement on it. It will automatically conduct a comprehensive feasibility analysis of the project, generating a "Project Feasibility Report" to provide decision-makers with sufficient basis, planning, and data analysis, ensuring the project's viability.

[Note: The more detailed the information you provide, the more accurate the feasibility report generated will be.]

After reading the description, Tang Song felt a great sense of relief. This item was a godsend for someone starting a business. With a reliable partner, a quality supply chain, sufficient initial funding, rent-free office space, and a feasibility report from the system, failure seemed nearly impossible.

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After parking in Yunxi Tower’s underground garage, they took the elevator straight to the 30th floor.

Pushing open the bright glass door, Gao Mengting walked on the soft, soundproof carpet, exploring the office space. Her hands brushed over the desks, walls, potted plants, and sofas.

Tang Song quietly followed her, offering no introduction.

Finally, she stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the miniature cityscape below. Despite the darkening clouds outside, her spirits remained high.

Gao Mengting took a deep breath, marveling, “This is better than I imagined. The decor is top-notch. Although the space isn’t large, this is Yunxi Tower, the most prestigious office building in Yan City. It was always my dream to have a place here.”

She had once hoped to quickly convert her Meiting Clothing Store into a limited company, rent an office, and gradually expand her team and business. She dreamed of having a presence in Yan City’s core commercial area one day.

After chatting about their dreams for a while, they reclined on the macaroon-colored cloud sofas in a corner. Gao Mengting stretched her long legs, her hands folded over her abdomen, and shared some amusing stories from her entrepreneurial journey. Her moving clothing outlined her attractive curves. Tang Song stole glances at her, appreciating her beauty.

Suddenly, Gao Mengting turned to face him, her eyes curious, “What’s the name of our company?”

Tang Song hesitated for a moment, then said, “I haven’t decided yet. How about Songmei? ‘Song’ for praise and ‘mei’ for beauty.”

“Songmei? Praise, beauty,” Gao Mengting repeated, her gaze shifting slightly. “It’s perfect. It fits our focus on women’s fashion and sounds uplifting.”

Though she agreed, her heart raced. ‘Song’ surely referred to Tang Song, and ‘mei’ could imply ‘beautiful’ as in Meiting. Was he hinting at the two of them?

“Then it’s settled! Songmei Fashion Trade Co., Ltd!”

Tang Song leaned back, gazing at the empty ceiling, imagining Secretary Kim from the game. He hoped this real-world business could connect with his gaming experiences. Smiling and praising beauty, he wished Ms. Kim could feel his sincerity and reward him generously.

“Ring—” Suddenly, his phone rang.

Gao Mengting quickly stood, pulling her phone from her bag. The caller ID showed an unfamiliar number.

She answered, and a familiar voice said, “Mengting, it’s Huijuan. How have you been?”

Gao Mengting’s grip tightened, and she hung up immediately, her brows furrowing deeply.

Tang Song walked over, concerned, “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing, just a call from my former partner,” she replied.

The phone rang again. Gao Mengting bit her lip but answered, her voice calm, “What do you want? I’m busy.”

After a pause, the voice on the other end continued, “Mengting, I know things have been tough for you lately. I called to offer help.”

“Help me?” Gao Mengting laughed angrily, “Shen Huijuan, do you have the nerve to say that? Think about how much I helped you over the years, and look how you repaid me.”

“I don’t want to dwell on the past. I called to genuinely help you this time. Your warehouse stock must be hard to move. Jingmin and I discussed it and can help you sell some but at a 30% discount. That way, you’ll have cash to get by, and we’ll get good inventory. It’s a win-win. What do you say?”

“Dream on!” Gao Mengting hung up, her eyes still flashing with anger.

She was most troubled by the accumulated stock. Though the clothing was of high quality and reputable brands, she lacked the right channels to sell it. Shen Huijuan and Jingmin knew this well, hence their attempt to exploit her.

Tang Song, having caught snippets of the conversation, thought for a moment and asked, “How many clothes do you have in total, including the store and warehouse?”

“Over 4,000 pieces, ranging from high to low end, valued at over 300,000 yuan. I’ve been contacting suppliers to help sell them, and I sold my car to raise funds to maintain these connections.”

“No need to sell them now. Once our company is registered, your inventory will be useful, giving us time to select other suppliers.”

Understanding his intention, Gao Mengting bit her lip and looked at him seriously. “Thank you. I’ll prepare an inventory list for you. Just value it at 160,000 yuan; the remaining 100,000 yuan worth of clothes will be my personal investment in the partnership. That way, I can earn my shares with a clear conscience. I’ll handle the company registration, prepare the documents, and contact agents. We’ll be ready by next Wednesday.”

“Deal!” Tang Song extended his hand again, “Happy partnership, Mengting!”

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