splendid star

Chapter 36
Before you know it, the end of the year has arrived.The annual grand annual meeting of Dayang Securities will be held grandly at the Shangri-La Hotel.
For more than a month, Yuqing used her free time after get off work to practice playing the guzheng piece "High Mountains and Flowing Waters". She resumed her old skills and got started quickly. She thought she had reached the standard for performing on stage.
Seeing the annual meeting approaching, Yuqing heard from colleagues that over the years at Dayang Securities, the content of the annual meeting has been completely based on professional dinner parties from the moment you enter, and there are strict dress requirements - no matter whether there is a program or not on the day of the annual meeting, girls They all have to wear gorgeous and exquisite dresses or other distinctive clothing. Boys wear suits or tuxedos.
"What should we do?" She didn't prepare anything. Yuqing thought of Siyi. Siyi should be more knowledgeable in this field. How about asking her to help her think of a solution? So she quickly called Siyi and asked for advice: " Siyi, our company will hold its annual meeting this weekend. I signed up for a program. It is said that leaders and employees from all departments here in Beijing will participate. I just heard that the company requires female employees to wear formal wear. I I haven’t prepared anything yet, so I want you to help me think of a solution.”
After hearing this, Siyi smiled and said, "There's no problem with the clothes. I'll cover it. I can get you any kind of dress you want. So what show are you planning to perform?"
"When I was little, I studied guzheng for a few years. I have some childish skills. I have been practicing for a while recently. I should be able to perform on stage reluctantly. I hope I don't make a fool of myself." Yuqing told Siyi.
"Tsk tsk, what a talented girl! When playing guzheng, it's best to wear costumes. I plan to create an image of a classical beauty for you. You can wear costumes, right? By the way, what music are you going to play?" Siyi began to say In her mind, she was designing an image for Yuqing.
"The song I'm going to play is "High Mountains and Flowing Waters", and it should be suitable for wearing ancient costumes," Yuqing said.
"Okay, I understand, Yuqing, you come to my house on the morning of the weekend, and I will put on your makeup and dress for you. After lunch, we will take a taxi there together. By the way, can you bring someone else to the party? I want to, too. Go and experience the legendary grand annual meeting of the financial industry and watch your performance." Siyi asked Yuqing with a smile.
"I have to ask the old employees of the company before I can give you an answer. Siyi, thank you so much! Then I'll leave it to you for my annual meeting!" Yuqing said happily, and the stone in her heart finally fell. On the ground.
After Yuqing asked Sister Fang, she learned that each person could bring two or three friends to the meeting, but they could only sit at the back of the venue to observe.Yuqing quickly told Siyi the good news.
After hearing this, Siyi immediately became interested: "Are you saying that you can bring two or three people to help? How about I ask Xiaoju and Guan Lu? I guess they would also like to come!"
"Okay, why don't you ask them right away." After Yuqing finished speaking, he explained the situation in the "Four Sisters of Beidiao" group and asked for their opinions.
"Oh, what a pity! I really want to go! Unfortunately, I'm too busy with work recently and can't go on weekends. I have to be on duty." Guan Lu regretfully replied in the group.
"Yeah! I don't have any appointments with clients this weekend. I can go!" Xiao Ju replied excitedly in the group. She had never attended an annual meeting in her whole life, let alone an annual meeting of a "high-end" financial company. She also wanted to Go over and see the world.
"Then remember to take more photos. I can also look at the photos." Guan Lu settled for the next best thing, hoping to feast her eyes on the photos.
"Okay, then let's make an agreement. On weekend mornings, Yuqing and Xiaoju will come to my house, and I will dress you two up." Siyi replied happily.
On the weekend morning, Yuqing came to Siyi's house as promised with Guzheng and Xiaoju in her arms.
When Siyi saw the two of them, she quickly took their hands, walked to the sofa, pointed at a pile of brand-new clothes and said, "Yuqing, I brought you some ancient clothes, try them on and see if they look good. Some of the clothes are yours, try them on to see if they fit you."
Xiaoju had never seen such a beautiful dress before, and she couldn't help being happy. She tentatively asked Siyi: "Can I really wear these clothes? Aren't they expensive?"
Siyi saw Xiaoju like this and said with a smile: "Xiaoju, try it on first to see if it fits. If it does, I will give them all to you. Anyway, these clothes were given to me by the company, and I can't wear so many. It’s a waste to stay here with me.”
"Siyi, you're so kind!" After Xiaoju said that, she picked up the clothes and started trying them on one by one.
After Yuqing chose the clothes, she told Siyi: "This is it? What do you think?"
Siyi and Xiaoju's eyes widened when they saw Yuqing wearing an ancient costume with a thick white background and blue patterns. Xiaoju exclaimed in amazement, "It's so beautiful! It's like a person walking out of a painting."
Siyi also praised: "This dress is perfect for your image and temperament! I will draw you a beautiful ancient costume. It will definitely fascinate all the handsome guys in your company. It seems that we Yuqing will be single soon." ah!"
"You really want me to be single? If I'm single, who will play with you two?" Yuqing pouted and said pretending to be angry.
"Xiaoju and I will be single sooner or later. Let's marry you off first." Siyi joked with a smile.
"Xiaoju, have you chosen your clothes?" Yu Qing glanced at Siyi and turned to ask Xiaoju.
"Well, I'm a little undecided, which one should I wear?" Xiao Ju held a piece of clothing in each hand and kept comparing.
"Put it on first, and we'll help you see which one suits your temperament better." Siyi suggested.
"That's right, Xiaoju, you can't tell whether the clothes fit you or not. You can only tell if they are worn on your body, right? A professional, beautiful Siyi." Yuqing was still thinking about Siyi telling her to get married early. She was in a mood, deliberately dragging her voice to tease Siyi.
After Xiaoju tried on both clothes, Siyi and Yuqing chose the light blue dress by coincidence.After wearing Xiaoju, it really lives up to its name, just like a chrysanthemum in full bloom, beautiful but not delicate, and the whole person's temperament has improved a lot.Sure enough, people rely on clothes and women rely on dressing up. The small chrysanthemum, which looks like a wild chrysanthemum, once carefully arranged, stands like a slim, dignified and beautiful chrysanthemum in a painting.
"It's getting late, let me put makeup on you two quickly." Siyi started putting makeup on Yuqing first.
"Wow, after putting on makeup and putting up hair, she looks like a classical beauty that looks like she walked right out of a painting." Siyi stared at Yu Qing and was full of praise.
Xiaoju was also stunned: "Is this still the same Wang Yuqing? She is clearly the daughter of a wealthy family in ancient times!"
Yuqing looked at herself in the mirror after makeup. She turned left and right and couldn't help but exclaimed: "It's really beautiful. Even I can't help but fall in love with myself!"
"I'll give you some beautiful makeup again." Siyi asked Xiaoju to sit in front of the mirror.
After putting on makeup, Yuqing looked Xiaoju up and down: "Xiaoju, you're too put on makeup, right? I almost didn't recognize it. Is this still you?" Yuqing looked at Xiaoju after putting on makeup, she was almost the same as before. They are completely different, and their whole image and temperament have undergone a 180-degree change.
Siyi also stared blankly at Xiaoju after putting on makeup: "The contrast is a bit too big! I didn't expect that she would be so beautiful after putting on makeup!"
"Xiao Ju is usually too simple, and her beauty is completely wrapped up. After Siyi's instructions, her beauty is fully revealed. Our Xiao Ju is also a great beauty!" Yu Qing said. She quietly admired Xiao Ju and kept praising, "This is called jade hidden in the stone. The rough layer on the surface of the stone fades away, revealing the smooth and flawless jade."
Xiaoju was so embarrassed after being praised by Siyi and Yuqing. She blushed, lowered her head, and stood there a little shyly and said: "You two beauties, please stop praising me. It makes me so embarrassed." What should we do?”
Siyi and Yuqing burst out laughing when they saw Xiaoju like this.
Siyi said: "It seems that I will have to put makeup on Xiaoju more often in the future. Maybe I will meet her Prince Charming soon!"
Yuqing took the words and said with a smile: "Well, I wish the three of us will be single soon."
"It's getting late, we should set off." Siyi reminded.
The three girls started walking out talking and laughing.
At this time, at the Shangri-La Hotel, Zhang Zhide, general manager of the Investment Banking Department of Ocean Securities, was hosting a banquet for his college classmate Meng Chenyu, who had recently returned from Wall Street in the United States.
Mr. Zhang served Meng Chenyu a full plate of wine and said with a smile: "Chen Yu, how is the company's preparation?"
Meng Chenyu picked up his glass and said: "In the past few months, the financial crisis occurred in the United States, and many financial companies went bankrupt. However, China's venture capital industry contains huge development potential. Chinese on Wall Street have returned to China to seek positions or start their own businesses. Thanks to your help and the help of all my old friends, I have recruited a lot of financial talents here. Now everything is ready and I am looking for suitable entrepreneurial projects."
"Fortunately, you returned home a step early, otherwise you would have missed the trip." Mr. Zhang said.
"As early as March 2008, Bear Stearns declared bankruptcy, and I sensed a hint of crisis. Later, I withdrew from most of the investment projects one after another. Now I'm scared to think about it. If I hadn't run so fast, I probably wouldn't be here now. Already bankrupt." Meng Chenyu felt lucky for his keenness.
"How about your nickname in college is Zhi Duoxing!" Mr. Zhang said with a smile while filling Meng Chenyu's glass of wine.
"By the way, which project do you plan to invest in?" Mr. Zhang asked.
"I plan to invest in new energy and the Internet. In November 2008, someone in Chicago created a group buying website called Groupon. It is said to be very popular. I think similar websites will appear in China soon. According to data, in 11 China The number of Internet users in China ranks first in the world, but per capita online consumption is far lower than the world average. The number of Chinese Internet users will continue to grow rapidly in the future, and Internet consumption is in its initial stage of development, with great potential."
"You must have heard about it, right? The GEM market, which has been nurtured for ten years, will be officially launched on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in September this year. This will open up a new path for the development of entrepreneurial companies and the exit of venture capital! When the time comes, IPO Don't forget about me when it comes to listing!" Zhang Zhide reminded Meng Chenyu with a smile.
"Brother Zhang, don't worry. As long as there is an opportunity, I will give priority to cooperating with you." Meng Chenyu smiled and expressed his goodwill to Zhang Zhide.
"With your words, I feel relieved! Come, wish us a happy cooperation!" Mr. Zhang picked up the wine glass and joined Meng Chenyu in a toast.
"Happy cooperation, cheers!" Meng Chenyu also picked up the wine glass, clinked the glasses, and drank it all in one gulp.
"Do you know why I invited you here for lunch today? Our company will hold an annual meeting this afternoon. All major departments will recommend talented employees to perform on stage. I sincerely invite you to attend and watch." Mr. Zhang said.
"Okay! Thank you Mr. Zhang for your warm invitation. When will the performance start?" Meng Chenyu asked.
"02:30 in the afternoon." Zhang Zhide said, looking down at his Rolex watch, "The show is about to start, let's go there first."
After Mr. Zhang finished speaking, he led Meng Chenyu straight to the annual meeting venue.
Yuqing, Xiaoju, and Siyi hurried to the venue. Since Yuqing's show was at the front, she went backstage to prepare. Siyi and Xiaoju found a place at the back of the venue to sit down and prepare to watch the performance. .
The male and female hosts walked towards the center of the front desk and were delivering their opening remarks when Xiao Ju's phone rang at an inappropriate time. She quickly hunched over and walked faster outside the venue.
The phone was connected, and a woman's voice came from the other side: "Hello, I am Ms. Ma, the client who viewed the house a few days ago. I want to take my husband to view the house again in the afternoon. Is it convenient for you now?"
The business came to my door, and Xiao Ju quickly said: "I'm free, I'm free, when will you look at the house?"
"We'll arrive in about half an hour, so let's meet at the gate of the house." Customer Ms. Ma said.
"Okay, I'll see you soon." Xiaoju hung up the phone and hurried in to whisper to Siyi that there was a client looking at the house and she had to leave first.
"Do you know how to get there?" Siyi asked.
Xiao Ju then remembered that if she passed by this time, she would definitely not be able to catch up by taking the subway. Although she was wearing a thick cotton coat outside the dress, it was too flamboyant, so what should she do?I don’t know the way either.
Siyi suggested that Xiaoju take a taxi with a navigation system and take it to the company's store first, change into work clothes and then go show someone the house. It's not far away anyway, so there shouldn't be any delays.
Xiaoju thought it was feasible and told Siyi to tell Yuqing, then turned and left.
When she arrived outside the hotel, Xiaoju flagged down a taxi. After getting in, she told the driver where she wanted to go.
Not long after she sat down, Xiao Ju received a call from Ms. Ma. Xiao Ju replied: "Yes, this house is the only one in the world. The owner plans to sell the house and settle abroad. He has urgent matters there, so he took the initiative. The price has been reduced by [-]. As you know, the overall housing prices are on an upward trend now, and now is the right time to sell. A good house like this will be sold within a few days... Okay, I'm already on my way there. arrive."
After hanging up the phone, Xiaoju urged the driver: "Master, please hurry up. I'm in a hurry."
"Girl, are you a real estate agent?" From the moment he saw Xiao Ju waving for a taxi on the side of the road, the taxi driver fell in love with Xiao Ju and thought the girl was really pretty.So he deliberately increased the accelerator and rushed ahead of other taxis just to pick up the passenger Xiao Ju.Xiaoju knew nothing about this.While Xiao Ju was on the phone, the driver glanced at Xiao Ju in the back seat several times in the rearview mirror, becoming more and more distracted.
"Well, yes." Xiaoju said.
"I also plan to buy a house in the near future. I think you are quite honest. Why don't you leave me your contact information and I will contact you when I buy a house." The driver said.
Upon hearing that the driver also wanted to buy a house, Xiao Ju quickly handed over the business card: "This is my business card. My name is Xu Xiaoju. Call me when you need it."
After the driver took the business card, he said: "My name is Xiao Qiang. I am a native of Beijing. My home is in the countryside. Is she a college student?"
"Well, I graduated from college in 2007." Xiao Ju replied.
He is 28 this year with only a high school education. He has never been married. He just wants to find a beautiful female college student. However, he has been on blind dates many times and has never met the right one. When he saw Xiao Ju today, he fell in love with her at first sight. He just said I deliberately said that I would buy a house in the near future, but the actual purpose was to get Xiaoju’s contact information, and now I got my wish.Xiao Qiang glanced at Xiao Ju secretly again, feeling happy.
After arriving at the destination, Xiaoju looked at the amount on the meter, 76 yuan? !Xiaoju suddenly felt heartbroken.
When she was about to pay, Xiao Qiang said: "Xiao Ju, I still hope you can find a good house for me, so I won't need the fare."
"How can this be done? I still have to pay for the bus." Xiao Ju said and was about to give Xiao Qiang money.
Xiao Qiang smiled and waved his hand: "Take it, I will count on your help in the future!" After saying that, he drove away, leaving Xiao Ju stunned in place for a while.
(End of this chapter)