Chapter 76. The Dazzling Li Mo and Su Xiaoxiao’s Heartache
Liu Pingping was utterly amazed by the idea of Yidong Dream Network…
When she first heard the concept, she thought Li Mo was an absolute genius.
But she never could have imagined that Li Mo’s casual remark would end up generating hundreds of millions in annual revenue for Tencent.
With Yidong’s massive influence as a platform, marketing and capital were never a concern. Now, looking back, earning billions seemed entirely possible! If Xiaoxiao knew just how exceptional Li Mo was, would she be devastated? Then, with a pang of guilt, Liu Pingping realized her heart was leaning more and more toward Li Mo’s side.
Ma Tengyu’s Triumph
Ma Tengyu was in high spirits, feeling like he had finally proven himself!
He didn’t bother with false humility—in business, modesty wasn’t an advantage. Being humble with friends and family was fine since there were no financial stakes, but with other investors, it was all about mutual benefit. Only strength commanded respect. That was why Li Mo had acted so boldly before.
If Li Mo hadn’t been so enigmatic and formidable, Lei Xiaojun wouldn’t have felt so honored. Ma Tengyun understood this principle perfectly.
Only by showcasing Tencent’s terrifying potential would future collaborations with other companies go smoothly.
The “Five Tigers” of Tencent sat rigidly upright, as if they had already reached the pinnacle of their careers!
Wang Zhidong remained silent, still in disbelief that the wildly popular Yidong Tencent could generate such staggering profits.
The others were equally stunned, especially Ding Xiaolei, who was now drowning in regret. Everyone knew Ma Tengyun was speaking the truth.
The West Lake Summit was where every company wanted to flaunt their strength and gain recognition in the industry. Ma Yun had painstakingly organized this event precisely for this moment.
Thinking about Yidong Tencent’s future prospects, Ding Xiaolei wished he could go back to the day Ma Tengyun had asked him for investment.
But… even if he had invested, could he have come up with such a genius idea like Yidong Tencent?
Probably not.
Just what was Li Mo’s brain made of? He was a freak of nature in the internet industry—NetEase’s future rival, without a doubt.
“Sigh… looks like I misjudged him.”
“When the history of the internet is written, my mistake will definitely be recorded.”
Ding Xiaolei chuckled self-deprecatingly and raised his glass. “Come on, Tengyun, let’s have a drink.”
On the surface, everyone was cordial. Meanwhile, the CEOs of smaller companies, unable to cozy up to Ma Tengyun, turned their attention to Zhang Zhidong and the other executives.
“Mr. Zhang, I’ve long admired your reputation!”
“Mr. Zeng, I’ve heard so much about your achievements!”
Since the Five Tigers hadn’t been in the industry long, their connections weren’t as extensive as other internet moguls, making them more approachable. The smaller CEOs seized the opportunity to network.
Chen Yidan was also surrounded by a group of fawning CEOs at another table, their praises for the Five Tigers ringing nonstop.
He couldn’t help but feel his life was now complete. Who would’ve thought…
That someone like him—a so-called “versatile talent” would ever be held in such high esteem? It was beyond his wildest dreams.
Li Mo’s Foresight
“Mr. Mo, you really have high hopes for Alibaba,” Wang Zhidong remarked casually.
“I thought Masayoshi Son was unbeatable, but your investment strategy is even bolder than his.”
When the topic shifted to Li Mo’s investment in Alibaba, Wang Zhidong couldn’t hide his admiration. One of the main reasons he respected Li Mo so much was that he had snatched the investment right out of Son’s hands.
Ding Xiaolei also praised Li Mo’s prowess.
“Indeed, SoftBank is no weaker than the top three American investment firms. Yet Mr. Mo managed to take the deal right from under Son’s nose—such audacity is truly admirable. I bet Son has marked Mr. Mo down in his little black book.”
Liu Pingping’s emotions had been in turmoil all night. The gathering of the three internet giants had already left her reeling, and now she was hearing Masayoshi Son’s name.
In Asia, Son was nothing short of a legend in the investment world—his liquid assets were beyond estimation. He was, without a doubt, the region’s top investor.
And Li Mo had taken the Alibaba investment from him? From a world-class investment firm?
Her gaze toward Li Mo grew even more intense.
“That’s right,” Ma Yun added. “Back then, I wasn’t sure whether to choose SoftBank or Mr. Mo.”
“When we first met, Mr. Mo showed immense interest in my company. In the end, I chose him because his offer was simply too good to refuse.”
Everyone marveled at Li Mo’s boldness.
The banquet hall buzzed with conversation as people grouped by status. Those of similar stature laughed and chatted, their voices blending into a lively hum.