Chapter 88: Li Mo… You and I really are fated
What did that even mean? Her husband couldn’t scrape together that much cash even if he sold everything. And the man she had once looked down on, the man she had urged her best friend to divorce, now had 300 million?
If Li Mo was worth that much, what social class did that put him in? Wu Lulu couldn’t even imagine. He was handsome, and though he used to be mediocre, with that kind of wealth now…
Her mind raced. If I could marry Li Mo, wouldn’t I become a true socialite in the second half of my life?
Though she had married a wealthy man, compared to real tycoons, her husband now seemed mediocre. Li Mo probably had no girlfriend now, he must be lonely. If she made a move, she could divorce Yin Deli, take a share of his assets, and then…
The thought was devilish, but Wu Lulu couldn’t suppress it. Her money-worshipping mindset was deeply influenced by Yin Deli’s own values, and it was her who had heavily encouraged Su Xiaoxiao to divorce in the first place.
If only…
She was already fantasizing.
“I was hesitating whether to tell Miss Su about this.”
As soon as Yin Deli spoke, Wu Lulu immediately replied, “Of course not!”
She was afraid that if Su Xiaoxiao found out how successful Li Mo had become, she might try to reconcile. That would ruin Wu Lulu’s own plans.
“Why are you reacting so strongly?” Yin Deli grew suspicious.
“It’s nothing. Think about it, aren’t we trying to set up Yan Feilei and Su Xiaoxiao? If Xiaoxiao finds out Li Mo is rich and gets back with him, Yan Feilei loses his chance. After all, they have years of marital history.”
Wu Lulu figured that at the level of hundreds of millions, the difference between that and billions didn’t matter much. Li Mo was handsome and had 300 million, he was the perfect man. Yan Feilei? Average-looking. Compared to Li Mo, it was like comparing an ogre to a prince.
“True. I already discussed this with Mr. Yan.”
“He had the same concern. He told me to keep Li Mo’s status as Alibaba’s shareholder a strict secret. He’s decided to crush Tencent first.”
“What? Crush Tencent? But Tencent is really popular right now!”
Wu Lulu remembered Su Qingyan mentioning helping her boyfriend promote Tencent. Now she realized it was just a front to support Li Mo’s startup. The two of them have a ten-year age gap, it’s impossible. But me and Li Mo? We’re old friends, there’s a chance.
“Tencent is popular, but Mr. Yan has deep pockets.”
“Yesterday, he invested 300 million into Lianzhong Games. Lianzhong is currently the biggest casual gaming site in the country. They’re adding an instant messaging feature to their platform. With Lianzhong’s user base and massive funding, they’ll take half of Tencent’s market share in less than a month.”
“Li Mo is no match for Mr. Yan. Once he’s bankrupt, we can tell Su Xiaoxiao then.”
“Of course, if Mr. Yan wins Su Xiaoxiao over before then, it won’t matter anyway. Mr. Yan won’t allow Su Xiaoxiao to admire Li Mo, it would ruin his chances. But honestly, Mr. Yan’s attack on Tencent is for his own profit. He’s set his sights on the internet industry. If he wants to make money, he’ll have to go to war with Li Mo. Su Xiaoxiao is just a side note, a man like him can have any woman. Pursuing her is just to settle an old grudge from when she rejected him years ago. Mr. Yan has seen everything, Su Xiaoxiao isn’t worth a 300 million investment. If he succeeds, she’ll just become one of his mistresses in Shencheng.”
Wu Lulu’s heart leaped with joy. This is all confidential! Lianzhong is launching a blitzkrieg against Tencent!
If she leaked this to Li Mo, she could warn him in advance and earn his gratitude. Then, over dinner and drinks, when the mood was right…
Hmm… Everything will fall into place naturally. With her experience, Li Mo would surely fall into her trap.
“That’s perfect. Let’s see how Mr. Yan destroys Tencent.”
“We should also arrange for Xiaoxiao to meet Mr. Yan sooner. I’ve mentioned it before, but she didn’t take it seriously. If she realizes the matchmaker is an old acquaintance, it might be a pleasant surprise.”
Wu Lulu grew even more excited about the future. Convincing Su Xiaoxiao to divorce Li Mo was the perfect decision, it benefits me in every way.
“Husband, I’m going to bed first…”
With that, Wu Lulu left first.
Yancheng
Though it was late at night, Bai Lulu couldn’t sleep.
The area was heavily guarded, not even a mosquito could slip in unnoticed. Though she was a woman, her authority and ruthlessness made even the most hardened men fear her.
For years, she had devoted herself entirely to her position, even forgetting she was a woman.
But during her trip to Hangzhou to handle business, while relaxing by West Lake, she had finally remembered what it meant to unwind.
She had gone boating, only for her old illness to flare up. She thought she would die on that lake.
Yet, against all odds, that man had appeared and saved her.
The memory replayed in her mind endlessly, each time making her fingers clench unconsciously. She realized she couldn’t stop thinking about Li Mo.
“Li Mo… You and I really are fated.”
His appearance had been like a ripple across the still lake of her heart, leaving her constantly longing.
“I should go to Shencheng…”
“It’s time to visit Wanxian. And while I’m there, I’ll see Li Mo again. Let the two kids get to know each other.”
Thinking of Ji Wanxian gave her a headache.