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Chapter 38 - Teacher Ma’s Admiration

Chapter 38. Teacher Ma’s Admiration

Earlier… when Teacher Ma brought up the “West Lake Summit,” he only wanted to ask Li Mo if it was feasible. After Li Mo confirmed it could work, Teacher Ma felt thrilled—

But he also knew…

Given his own capabilities, organizing the West Lake Summit was nearly impossible.

Now… Li Mo was saying it was possible.

This… was an enormous favor!

So… Teacher Ma didn’t hesitate.

He slowly downed another full glass!

Ma Tengyun immediately clapped enthusiastically.

Teacher Ma was on fire—he deserved the encouragement!

“Again!”

Teacher Ma, brimming with boldness, chugged three more cups in a row.

By now, he was swaying slightly.

Cai Chongxin studied Li Mo…

The more he observed, the more he realized…

This man was anything but ordinary.

Teacher Ma was a master of social maneuvering.

He had weathered decades in the business world.

Yet…

In front of Li Mo…

He kept getting led by the nose effortlessly.

The scariest part?

Did Li Mo really have a way to pull off the West Lake Summit?

Or was he just bluffing?

But…

With everyone drinking…

Maybe he was just stringing Teacher Ma along.

After finishing his drinks, Teacher Ma wobbled but remained sharp.

“Mr. Mo, you’re not just messing with me about the West Lake Summit, right?”

Li Mo shook his head.

“Of course not. Most people here are internet industry professionals.

I wouldn’t joke about this.

Teacher Ma, to make the West Lake Summit happen…

We need a heavyweight figure to lead it.”

Teacher Ma leaned in. “Who?”

He had to know.

Of course…

He wasn’t arrogant enough to think it was himself.

If he had the clout to gather all these internet giants…

He wouldn’t need Li Mo’s advice in the first place.

Ma Tengyun and the others also focused intently, racking their brains for a solution.

But…

They couldn’t think of any way to achieve the impossible.

“Teacher Ma, think about it.

What’s the hottest thing in bookstores or TV right now?”

Teacher Ma paused—then it hit him.

“Mr. Yong!

His martial arts novels are a national sensation!

Every student who reads knows his work!”

Li Mo nodded.

“Seems this idea was already in your mind.

I just nudged it out.

Do you know about Yong’s Restaurant?”

Teacher Ma blinked.

“Yong’s Restaurant? The one in Hangzhou? Rumor says Mr. Yong visits sometimes.”

Li Mo smiled.

“Teacher Ma, you’ve spent years building connections.

Surely someone in your network knows Mr. Yong.

Get an introduction.

I’ve heard Mr. Yong is very interested in the internet.

With your eloquence…

Persuading him should be easy.

If Mr. Yong headlines the West Lake Summit…

How many people do you think would come?”

Teacher Ma felt a lightning bolt of clarity.

Of course!

He’d never dreamed of inviting Mr. Yong himself!

Wang Juntao of 8848 is a die-hard martial arts fan—everyone knows that.

If Mr. Yong is there, he’ll definitely show up.

Su Qingyan’s eyes shimmered with awe.

Around Li Mo, she always felt like she was discovering a new world.

His insights constantly reshaped her understanding of the internet.

The Five Tigers collectively gasped.

Using a non-internet legend to lure tech moguls to the summit?

Was this even humanly conceivable?

But in Mr. Mo’s world…

Nothing was impossible.

“Ding Xiaolei of NetEase, Zhang Chaoyang of Sohu, Wang Zhidong of Sina…

Get them all, and you’ve got half the internet’s elite.

The summit’s prestige would skyrocket.

Ding Xiaolei is also a martial arts fan—he’ll come if invited.

Zhang Chaoyang, despite being a Western-educated returnee…

Based on my research, if Wang Juntao and Ding Xiaolei attend, he won’t refuse.

The only tough one is Sina’s Wang Zhidong.”

Teacher Ma’s excitement dimmed slightly.

Without Wang Zhidong…

The summit would feel incomplete.

Right now, Sina was the undisputed leader in China’s internet space—

The king of the portal era.

No standalone site could challenge it.

“So… Wang Zhidong can’t be convinced?

Well, it makes sense…

He is the industry’s top dog.

Getting him would be hard.”

Li Mo continued,

“But not impossible.

Wang Zhidong’s the type who never outright refuses.

If you’re shameless enough to insist his silence means ‘yes’…

Then charter a private jet to fetch him—he won’t say no.”

Cai Chongxin stared at Li Mo like he was a mythical sage.

His understanding of the internet was this deep?

He knew everyone’s personality quirks?

If Li Mo invested in Alibaba…

He’d undoubtedly become its true decision-maker.

This man…

Was terrifying!

“Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!

Three more cups!”

With his biggest doubts resolved, Teacher Ma felt euphoric.

This trip to Shenzhen was beyond worth it!

Seeing Teacher Ma’s excitement, Li Mo relaxed.

A man like him would never play second fiddle…

But there’d still be chances to secure his shares.

Li Mo’s old dormmates watched him like a stranger.

How had he hidden this side for so long?

Soon…

Glasses clinked freely as the night deepened.

By the third round, it was late.

Li Mo glanced at the intoxicated Teacher Ma and said seriously:

“Teacher Ma, we should wrap up soon.

As a friend, I’d like to offer Alibaba some advice.”

He was laying groundwork for future investment.

Teacher Ma sobered instantly.

“Mr. Mo, I bow to no one…

But you? I’m in awe.

Speak your mind!”

“Right now, Alibaba has offices in 13 countries—Silicon Valley, Korea, Europe, etc., correct?”

Teacher Ma nodded.

“Yes. Is there a problem?”