Lin Mo froze on the spot. This was just too surreal, wasn't it?
It wasn't just because of Song Xi's relationship with Jiang Wanli, but the shock that she was actually so young.
This woman was thirty-seven years old, yet she looked barely in her early twenties.
He hadn't expected her daughter, Jiang Wanli, to be in college already.
Furthermore, Song Xi owned several well-known companies; she was a genuine woman of wealth.
If there was any regret to be had, it was that such a high-quality beauty was already married.
But in a certain sense, that was also a plus.
After all, compared to younger girls, Song Xi possessed a mature charm—like an aged fine wine, mellow and enchanting.
"Let's talk about your ideas."
Song Xi took a light sip of her coffee and spoke with a smile.
Tianheng Company was one of the two largest planning firms in Guining City, with a wide business scope covering advertising marketing, strategic policy, and more.
Song Xi's brand, Xiyou Jewelry, was planning to launch a large batch of new products soon, and she wanted to see what creative ideas Tianheng Company had.
Lin Mo nodded seriously. Setting aside her status as Jiang Wanli's mother, she was also a super VIP client that he had to win over.
Thus, with the help of the privacy system, he began his conversation with Song Xi.
People are all independent individuals with their own thoughts.
Xiyou Jewelry was a brand Song Xi had founded herself; in terms of creative philosophy, she hoped all the pieces would align with her own aesthetic.
By grasping this point, Lin Mo was already halfway to success.
Agreeing with a woman—especially one with her own refined aesthetic—was in itself a form of emotional value.
Moreover, praise required technique; one couldn't just blindly agree, but needed to provide one's own insights.
However, the general direction had to remain consistent.
Consequently, after chatting for half an hour, Song Xi saw Lin Mo in a completely new light.
This young man's insights were a perfect match for her own.
"Then, here's to a happy collaboration."
Song Xi gave an elegant smile and extended her hand toward Lin Mo.
The preliminary meeting had reached a consensus.
Once the contract was signed later, the official collaboration could begin.
"To a happy collaboration."
Lin Mo also reached out, his hand clasping that fair, delicate palm.
The soft, supple sensation made his heart flutter.
Even after parting ways with Song Xi, the image of this woman remained in Lin Mo's mind.
He thought to himself: if he were to marry Jiang Wanli, wouldn't Song Xi be his future mother-in-law?
At this thought, Lin Mo's grin stretched from ear to ear.
Ding!
Just then, a message lit up on his phone screen.
It was from Jiang Wanli.
"What are you doing?"
Seeing this message, the smile on Lin Mo's face became even more radiant.
When a girl asks 'what are you doing,' it's almost always a signal that she's thinking of you.
Unless, of course, she actually needs a favor.
"I'm researching the profound depths of Chinese culture."
Lin Mo thought for a moment and replied.
"What do you mean?"
The girl asked back.
"I'm researching why some people type 'I miss you' as 'What are you doing?'"
Lin Mo replied with a straight face.
After a dozen seconds, Jiang Wanli sent back a 'punching' emoji.
"A close female friend from out of town is coming to Guining City for a few days. She asked me what good food is around here. Help me out."
Jiang Wanli changed the subject and sent a 'praying hands' emoji.
She certainly knew which high-end restaurants were good, but when it came to local specialty snacks, she was a bit of an amateur.
"You've found the right expert for that. How about this: I'll take you to try them one by one first to scout the spots."
Lin Mo smiled and quickly replied.
As a young man who had lived in this city for many years, this was right up his alley.
From street vendors to old shops in back alleys, he knew them all like the back of his hand.
At the same time, this served as an invitation.
"Really?"
Jiang Wanli replied instantly.
"Send me your location. I'll pick you up on a shared bike."
Lin Mo teased.
"Can you drive?"
While sending her location, Jiang Wanli asked in passing.
Her family had a ton of cars, but unfortunately, she hadn't taken her driver's test yet and could only look at them.
"I'm a total veteran driver."
Lin Mo sent back a smug emoji.
In reality, he had gotten his license during the summer after the college entrance exams and hadn't driven much since.
"Then come over first. I'll arrange the car."
Jiang Wanli replied.
Lin Mo checked the location; it was the same villa district as yesterday.
He then hailed a taxi to head over.
Ten Mile Flower Capital.
As soon as Lin Mo got out of the taxi, he saw a red ferrari parked by the roadside.
Standing beside the handsome supercar was a girl with a charming smile.
The girl wore light makeup, her lips red and teeth white. Her hair was tied in a high ponytail, and she wore a floral dress embroidered with daisies paired with white sneakers. Just one look at her was as refreshing as a spring breeze in March.
A light breeze blew, fluttering her skirt and revealing her delicate, smooth calves.
Lin Mo's eyes were immediately filled with awe.
Joy at first sight, and a racing heart upon meeting again!
"You look beautiful today!"
Lin Mo stepped forward and complimented her with a smile.
Strictly speaking, this wasn't just a compliment, but a heartfelt observation.
"Was I not beautiful yesterday? By the way, why are you dressed so formally?"
Jiang Wanli looked at Lin Mo, wanting to laugh a little.
Lin Mo, in his formal suit, looked like he was out negotiating business.
"Oh, I just met a big client and didn't have time to change."
Lin Mo had wanted to say he just met her mother, but that wasn't convenient to say out loud.
Song Xi's identity had been provided by the system.
If Jiang Wanli started asking questions, it would be hard to explain, so he decided to just pretend he didn't know.
"That client must be a great beauty then! Otherwise, working on a weekend doesn't seem like something a young person would do!"
Jiang Wanli analyzed playfully.
Lin Mo shrugged, unable to argue; Song Xi was indeed a great beauty.
"Here, the car is in your hands, and so is my safety."
Jiang Wanli handed the ferrari keys to Lin Mo, putting on an act of gathering her courage.
To be honest, she didn't believe Lin Mo was some 'veteran driver' at all.
Judging by his age, Lin Mo had probably just graduated.
"Don't worry, I can tell the brake from the gas pedal."
Taking the ferrari keys, Lin Mo felt slightly excited.
Supercars were the dream of so many guys; even if it was someone else's car, it was still a dream come true.
Chatting, the two of them got into the car.
"Is it okay for you to secretly drive a family car out?"
Lin Mo asked once more before starting the ignition.
Judging by the villa in Ten Mile Flower Capital and Song Xi's financial status, Jiang Wanli was a bona fide second-generation rich kid.
This supercar wouldn't be a rental; it had to belong to her family.
"This was my birthday present. Of course I have the right to use it."
Jiang Wanli shook her head dismissively. This car was her toy; how it was driven was entirely up to her.
Lin Mo's eye twitched. Being rich was damn good.
"Sit tight, here we go."
Lin Mo gripped the steering wheel and stepped on the gas, and the car sped off like a bolt of red lightning.
Driving a supercar for the first time, he couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart.
With an enchanting little rich girl in the passenger seat, Lin Mo felt the illusion of having reached the pinnacle of life.
"Slow down, hahaha!"
Jiang Wanli was telling him to slow down, yet she was laughing with excitement.
Only after ensuring safety did Lin Mo dare to really show off his skills.
Afterward, the two of them drove to Qingshan District.
Since he was taking Jiang Wanli to eat good food, Lin Mo had already planned a route to hit the spots one by one.
Just as he got out of the car, Lin Mo heard someone calling his name.