Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

The Tiansheng Group headquarters building, like a sharp sword piercing the sky, reflects the city's prosperity and hustle and bustle through its glass curtain wall. Sunlight streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows, filling Su Bing's office and adding a touch of warmth to the minimalist modern decor.

Since the heated exchange at the last board meeting, Zhu Feifei has become a regular at Tiansheng Group. He moves like a whirlwind between Su Bing's office, meeting rooms, and break room, always with that cynical smile, pointing fingers at everything in the company.

That day, Zhu Feifei appeared in Su Bing's office again. He leaned against Su Bing's desk, holding a document, his tone slightly critical: "President Su, the data in this market research report isn't accurate enough. I suggest you redo it."

Su Bing stopped her work, looked up, and stared coldly at him. A hint of displeasure flashed in her icy eyes: "Mr. Zhu, this is my company. I know what to do."

Zhu Feifei was not deterred by Su Bing's coldness. Instead, she smiled and said, "Of course, of course, I have complete faith in President Su's abilities. I just want to remind you that the market is constantly changing, and data is the most direct reflection. A slight misstep could lead to total defeat."

Su Bing frowned slightly. She took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. "Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Zhu. I will be careful." She closed the file, her tone still indifferent. "If there's nothing else, Mr. Zhu, you can go and attend to your own business."

Zhu Feifei, however, didn't seem to mind. He gracefully walked to the sofa and sat down, his tone relaxed: "Don't be so cold, President Su. We're business partners, after all. We should connect occasionally. Come on, have a coffee, let's chat."

A hint of impatience flashed in Su Bing's eyes. She said coldly, "I don't like wasting time. If Mr. Zhu has nothing else to say, please don't disturb my work."

Looking at Su Bing's icy face, Zhu Feifei felt no anger, but rather found it even more amusing. He secretly pondered that this woman's indifference was merely a facade; deep down, she was a woman yearning for warmth and love.

“Alright, alright, Ms. Su, I won’t bother you anymore.” Zhu Feifei shrugged helplessly and stood up. “However, I still want to remind you that next week’s project meeting is very important, and I hope you can be fully prepared.”

After saying that, Zhu Feifei turned and left Su Bing's office. As his footsteps faded into the distance, Su Bing finally breathed a sigh of relief and muttered under her breath, "Hmph, what an annoying guy!"

As Zhu Feifei walked out of the office, she suddenly heard a teasing voice in her mind: "Silly pig, you've made her angry again. Looks like your road to winning her heart is long and arduous."

The voice came from the Ringwraith Little White. Zhu Feifei sighed inwardly, "Little White, stop gloating. Quickly think of a way to melt this iceberg!"

"That depends on your skills, you idiot," said the Ringwraith. "Don't forget, you're here to collect tears, not to fall in love."

"Okay, okay," Zhu Feifei replied helplessly in his mind. "But this woman is getting more and more interesting. I, Old Pig... oh no, Zhu Feifei, I must win her over!"

Over the next few days, Zhu Feifei appeared at Su Bing's company almost every day. He attended various company meetings and offered his opinions and suggestions on every project. Although he always appeared critical, his suggestions were often to the point, impressing Su Bing and the company's senior management.

Although Su Bing outwardly expressed displeasure at Zhu Feifei's behavior, she gradually came to appreciate his professional abilities. She discovered that Zhu Feifei was not as frivolous as she had imagined; he possessed keen business acumen and professional knowledge, and he seemed to have a special understanding of her.

During a project meeting regarding a new product promotion plan, Zhu Feifei and Su Bing clashed again. All eyes in the meeting room were on these two strong-willed individuals.

"President Su, I think this plan lacks innovation, the target user positioning is inaccurate, and the promotion channels are too singular, making it difficult to succeed in the market," Zhu Feifei said bluntly, pointing to the plan on the projector. His eyes were sharp, and his tone carried a hint of challenge.

Marketing Manager Wang immediately retorted, "President Zhu, this plan was developed by our marketing department after multiple rounds of research and discussion, and I believe it is already quite comprehensive." His tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction, clearly indicating his displeasure with Zhu Feifei's direct criticism.

Zhu Feifei did not back down despite Manager Wang's rebuttal. He stood up, looked around at everyone in the conference room, and said firmly, "Manager Wang, I know you work very hard, but times are changing, and the market is evolving. If we cling to outdated ways of thinking, we will be eliminated sooner or later. We need to more accurately target our users and adopt more diversified promotional channels to make our products stand out."

Manager Wang was about to say something, but Zhu Feifei interrupted him: "No buts! I know you're worried about costs and risks, but without innovation, there is no future. We need to dare to try and dare to break through to remain invincible in the fierce market competition."

The entire conference room fell silent, and everyone's eyes turned to Su Bing, who sat at the head of the table. Su Bing remained silent, listening intently to the argument between Zhu Feifei and Manager Wang, but deep down she increasingly agreed with Zhu Feifei's point of view.

Finally, Su Bing spoke, her voice calm and steady: "President Zhu, do you have any specific suggestions?"

Zhu Feifei smiled confidently as he walked to the projector and began to elaborate on his ideas: "Of course. I believe we can leverage big data analytics to precisely target our users and then develop different promotional strategies for different user groups. At the same time, we can also try some emerging promotional channels, such as short video platforms and live streaming platforms, to reach our target users in a more precise and effective way."

Zhu Feifei spoke with conviction, using successful examples to support his points, gradually building up the atmosphere in the conference room. Su Bing listened attentively, nodding repeatedly. She realized that Zhu Feifei not only possessed keen business acumen but also had considerable knowledge of marketing.

“President Zhu, your suggestion is very valuable, and I will consider it seriously,” Su Bing said, a hint of appreciation flashing in her eyes.

Zhu Feifei looked at Su Bing, her tone softening slightly: "President Su, I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible; time waits for no one. I believe that as long as we work together, we will definitely make this project a success."

After the meeting ended, everyone else left, leaving only Su Bing and Zhu Feifei. Su Bing rubbed her forehead, a hint of fatigue in her eyes. The long meeting and heated discussions had left her feeling somewhat overwhelmed.

Zhu Feifei walked to her side, her tone tinged with concern: "It seems you've been under a lot of pressure lately."

Su Bing raised her head and looked at him coldly: "This doesn't seem to be any of President Zhu's business, does it?" Her tone was still cold, but a complex emotion flashed in her eyes.

“Of course it concerns me.” Zhu Feifei’s tone became serious, his gaze fixed on Su Bing. “I’m an investor in the company, so naturally I hope it can thrive. And you, as the company’s president, your condition directly impacts the company’s development.”

Su Bing felt a little uncomfortable under Zhu Feifei's gaze. She turned her head away and said stiffly, "I'm fine. No need for Mr. Zhu to trouble himself."

"Su Bing," Zhu Feifei suddenly called her name, her tone softening, "I know you've been working very hard. You must be exhausted carrying so much pressure all by yourself."

Su Bing's heart skipped a beat; she had never heard anyone call her name in such a gentle tone. She looked up at Zhu Feifei, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Zhu Feifei walked to Su Bing's desk, picked up the globe, and gently turned it. Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a soft silhouette on his profile.

“You know, my biggest dream when I was a child was to travel around the world,” Zhu Feifei said with a touch of nostalgia. “I wanted to see different scenery, experience different cultures, and feel different lives.”

Su Bing looked at Zhu Feifei, his eyes sparkling, as if she were seeing a different side of him. This man, who was usually so cynical, now revealed a hint of sincerity and longing.

"Why...why are you telling me all this?" Su Bing asked, her tone no longer as cold as before. She found herself developing a slight curiosity about Zhu Feifei.

“Because…” Zhu Feifei put down the globe, turned around, and looked at Su Bing, “because I want to go with you.”

Su Bing's heart raced, and she felt her cheeks burning. She wanted to avoid Zhu Feifei's gaze, but his eyes were irresistible. There seemed to be a magic in those eyes, drawing her in involuntarily.

As Zhu Feifei slowly drew closer to Su Bing, her breathing quickened, and her eyes filled with longing. Zhu Feifei's features were sharply defined, like a god from mythology, full of power and beauty, making her want to succumb to his charm.

Su Bing was somewhat intoxicated by Zhu Feifei's body heat and the masculine scent emanating from him. Her heart pounded faster and faster, and countless thoughts flashed through her mind. She wanted to push him away, yet she couldn't bear to part with this warmth; she wanted to remain calm, yet she couldn't resist getting closer.

Time seemed to stand still, and only the rapid breathing of the two people filled the conference room. An ambiguous atmosphere, difficult to define, permeated the air.

Just then, Zhu Feifei's stomach suddenly growled, breaking the ambiguous atmosphere between them. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Sorry, I'm hungry."

Su Bing chuckled, looking at Zhu Feifei with complex emotions in her eyes. This man always managed to break down her defenses at the most unexpected times, leaving her feeling both annoyed and helpless.

"It seems that President Zhu is not only smart, but also very honest," Su Bing joked, her tone lighthearted.

Zhu Feifei scratched her head, revealing a slightly shy smile: "It's not my fault. President Su's charm is just too much; I completely forgot to eat."

Su Bing was amused by Zhu Feifei's words. She shook her head and said, "President Zhu, you really dare to say anything."

“I’m just telling the truth.” Zhu Feifei looked earnestly at Su Bing. “Su Bing, I know you might find me annoying, but I hope you can give me a chance to prove I’m not just a playboy.”

Su Bing was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath and said, "President Zhu, I admit you are indeed very capable, but our relationship can only be professional. Don't overthink it."

Zhu Feifei wasn't discouraged by Su Bing's words. Instead, she gave a mysterious smile: "President Su, you're right. We're indeed just working together right now. But who knows what the future holds?"

Su Bing frowned, about to say something, when Zhu Feifei suddenly changed the subject: "Since we're both hungry, why don't we go get dinner together? I know a newly opened Italian restaurant nearby; I've heard their seafood pasta is amazing."

Su Bing hesitated for a moment. She wanted to refuse, but seeing Zhu Feifei's expectant eyes, she felt a little wavering for some reason. She told herself that this was just a working lunch.

“Okay,” she finally agreed, “but only this once.”

A flicker of joy flashed in Zhu Feifei's eyes, and he gave an exaggerated bow: "Yes, Mr. Su. I guarantee this will be the best working meal you've ever had."

The two left the office and took the elevator downstairs. In the elevator, Su Bing couldn't help but steal glances at Zhu Feifei. She discovered that when he wasn't deliberately trying to anger her, he was actually a very charming man. His tall stature, sharply defined features, and those eyes that always sparkled with intelligence all made Su Bing's heart flutter.