Chapter 82: Goodbye, Auntie Bai
Bai Lulu genuinely felt a little overwhelmed.
Li Mo had done favors for both her and her daughter.
And saving her life, that was no small matter.
How could she ever repay him?
“It’s nothing, Auntie. If you have time, just treat me to a meal, that’ll be thanks enough.”
As they spoke, the boat reached the shore.
“Auntie Bai, let’s go. You should still get checked at the hospital, just in case.”
Bai Lulu was still feeling slightly dizzy, so she didn’t refuse.
She followed Li Mo off the boat.
In the distance, over a dozen bodyguards hurried toward them.
“Madam!”
They eyed Li Mo and the others with wariness.
Bai Lulu stepped onto the shore in her high heels.
“They’re friends. It’s fine.”
Only then did the bodyguaders relax.
At the same time, several middle-aged men with distinguished auras rushed over.
“Ms. Bai! What happened? We couldn’t reach you earlier!”
Ma Tengyun stared at these anxious men, completely stunned.
He had seen them before in Hangzhou.
Even Teacher Ma had to grovel in front of them.
No matter how powerful a businessperson was, they could never reach this level of connections.
Yet these men were acting so deferential to this woman.
He couldn’t even begin to imagine,
Just who had Mr. Mo saved?
Ms. Ji was already terrifying enough.
Her mother… he didn’t dare speculate.
He realized, Tencent had just hit the jackpot.
No amount of money could buy this.
This was a life-saving favor.
“I’m fine. I just felt a little dizzy while boating.”
“I’m better now.”
“As for those documents, I’ll review them later. Go ahead and wait for me, I’d like to chat with this young man a bit longer.”
Hearing this, the men immediately bowed and left.
Not one of them dared to contradict Bai Lulu’s wishes…
Turning back, Bai Lulu approached Li Mo.
“I’d love to have tea with you.”
“But official duties keep me busy, and many matters still need my attention.”
“When I have time, I’ll contact you.”
“Leave me your QQ number, I’ll add you.”
“I even have Mobile QQ, see? Not too outdated, am I?”
Bai Lulu had never paid much attention to internet trends before.
It was only after her daughter joined the telecom industry that she started keeping up with these things.
After Ji Wanxian told her about Mobile QQ, Bai Lulu bought the latest phone model, got a Mobile Dream Network SIM card, and began chatting with her daughter online.
“Auntie, you look like you’re barely in your thirties. How could you be outdated?”
Looking at Bai Lulu in her cheongsam and black stockings, Li Mo marveled at her mature beauty.
Most women her age had long lost any sense of allure.
But time seemed to have no effect on women like Liu Pingping and Bai Lulu.
It only added a sophisticated charm, making them uniquely captivating.
Li Mo recited his QQ number: 100.
Bai Lulu took out her phone, added him, and finally relaxed.
She took Li Mo’s hand again.
“I have to go now.”
“Thank you so much for today. I owe you a huge debt, one I’ll never forget.”
“Next time I’m in Shenzhen, I’ll take you and Wanxian out.”
Bai Lulu knew Ji Wanxian was too proud.
Getting her to consider romance was nearly impossible.
If she could nudge her toward Li Mo, it might be for the best.
Though Yan City was prosperous, its political winds were unpredictable.
Hadn’t Ji Wanxian gone into business precisely to secure a backup plan for her?
So Bai Lulu didn’t dwell too much on Li Mo’s background.
As long as there was even a sliver of hope with Ji Wanxian, that was enough.
Li Mo held Bai Lulu’s hand, reluctant to let go.
Though this was their first meeting, he felt an instant connection.
“Goodbye, Auntie Bai.”
They parted with visible reluctance, as if they’d known each other for years.
Watching Bai Lulu and Li Mo’s affectionate exchange, Liu Pingping, who had stayed silent the whole time, could no longer hide her displeasure.
Jealousy surged within her.
And Li Mo noticed it immediately.