The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 934 - 933: How Could an Idiot Understand the Thoughts of a Genius

Chapter 934: Chapter 933: How Could an Idiot Understand the Thoughts of a Genius

Xiao Qimo answered decisively, "Azure Group."

"Yes," Mo Lei responded.

"There’s one more thing. Keep all the Mo Particles developed during this period; I need them."

"How many milligrams do you need?"

Xiao Qimo thought for a moment, "About the size of a pigeon’s egg."

There was silence on the other end, but soon Xiao Qimo heard the sound of furious calculator taps through the phone.

A moment later, Mo Lei reminded, "Sir, based on my calculations, Mo Particles the size of a pigeon’s egg are at least 6 carats, which equals 1.2 grams, or 120 milligrams. Our company’s price for 1 milligram of Mo Particles is 10 million M dollars..."

Xiao Qimo cut him off, uninterested in listening to the calculations of the penny-pinching Mo Lei. "Just do it."

"Sir... with all due respect, your net worth is no longer ranked first. If you could..."

"Hung up." Xiao Qimo ended the call expressionlessly.

Over on the other side, Mo Lei held his calculator in distress, his brows furrowing into knots.

What is Sir up to, spending 1.2 billion M dollars just like that...

——

As Xiao Qimo was walking back, a call from Mo Nie came in.

He leaned against the railing and answered.

"Sir, I’ve discovered something."

"Speak."

"Not only has Ya Qiao bought Hengzhong Real Estate, but they’ve also purchased the surrounding commercial zones. I couldn’t trace it before, but now that you had me investigate Ya Qiao, I’ve figured it out!"

"..." Xiao Qimo pinched the bridge of his nose. "Will he sell?"

"I haven’t been able to contact him yet."

"Handle it quickly." Xiao Qimo hung up, gazing into the distance from the balcony.

His view fell on the bustling and prosperous commercial district, surrounded by countless shops. This was one of Jinjing’s most valuable pieces of real estate, and one he particularly favored.

But now it had all been swept up by someone named Ya Qiao, and his wife’s shop happened to be within Ya Qiao’s territory.

The realization was irritating.

He flicked the railing of the balcony lightly and resolved that, no matter what, he would acquire this property.

"Mr. Xiao?"

Just as he was preparing to head back, a soft call came from behind.

The man turned around in confusion and saw Lu Yutian, wearing a pink dress, gracefully walking around the flower bed toward him.

Smiling as she approached, she began speaking, "Calling you Mr. Xiao feels too formal. Considering your close relationship with my brother, I should call you Brother Qimo."

The brother she referred to was Yun Sang.

Xiao Qimo’s eyes darkened. "You should call me Sir."

Lu Yutian paused for a moment, her gaze shifting slightly.

She looked at the cold man in front of her, his sleeves neatly rolled, exposing his handsome wrists. One hand was pocketed, the other holding a phone. He stood in the sunlight, exuding an aura of power and dominance.

Her gaze fell momentarily on the black hair tie around his wrist, then softened into a tolerant smile, "Fine, whatever you say."

Xiao Qimo narrowed his eyes slightly.

Lu Yutian tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, sweet and graceful.

"My brother often talks about you, saying you’re exceptionally capable and impressive, although with a foul temper. But I don’t see it. You seem to have a pretty good temperament to me. My parents also praise you often. If I hadn’t left Z Country so early, maybe we could’ve grown up together."

Xiao Qimo had zero interest in their family matters.

He cast a cold glance at Lu Yutian, preparing to leave.

Lu Yutian didn’t rush. She lightly stopped him and spoke sincerely, "Sir, please don’t misunderstand. Aside from catching up, I hoped you could persuade Ms. Lu. She’s young and doesn’t quite understand business matters yet. This partnership with the Watson Consortium is truly a golden opportunity. Watson has already made considerable concessions; there’s no need for Ms. Lu to remain so insistent..."

Xiao Qimo understood her intent and let out a cold laugh. "Idiots can’t understand a genius’s thoughts."

"Eh?" Lu Yutian tilted her head, chuckling, "That’s not entirely fair..."

She had been labeled a genius from a young age, and it had defined her identity. She didn’t even need to justify it; the label fit her effortlessly.

Lu Mian wasn’t exactly an idiot. She excelled in certain ways.

Just not in terms of foresight.

Lu Yutian casually remarked this, but her peripheral vision caught sight of a figure approaching from the staircase. She quickly fell silent.

She left only a meaningful parting comment to Xiao Qimo, "I’ll head down first. Please think about my suggestion carefully."

Leaving ahead, she brushed past Lu Mian at the balcony entrance.

Lu Yutian offered a faint smile.

Lu Mian’s gaze slightly hardened. That faint smile from Lu Yutian felt particularly unpleasant.

For some reason, it made her uncomfortable.

She walked up to Xiao Qimo and tugged lightly at the cuff of his pristine white shirt, her lips forming a thin line without speaking.

Xiao Qimo reached out and lightly rubbed her forehead.

"What’s wrong?"

Lu Mian couldn’t quite say, just feeling an inexplicable sense of frustration. She shook her head.

Xiao Qimo took her hand and led her downstairs.

As they walked, he remarked, puzzled, "She wants me to persuade you to accept Watson’s terms. I called her an idiot, and she actually smiled back. Crazy."

"..."

Though the words seemed random and abrupt, they were Xiao Qimo’s way of explaining and elaborating.

Lu Mian understood him. Her tightly pursed lips softened into a slight smile, finally at ease.

"Oh, then she’s indeed an idiot."

——

Lu Yutian returned to the previous meeting room. Mr. Saino had just left, and she saw Yuren standing there, not following after Saino. Instead, he took out a business card from his double-C branded bag.

"Mr. Yu." Lu Yutian handed the card to Yuren, "I’ve heard a lot about your impressive management skills, and I admire you immensely. Let’s have coffee sometime. With your abilities, I believe you could reach even greater heights."

Yuren was handed the business card involuntarily. Before he could say anything, Lu Yutian clicked her heels, smiled, and walked away.

Without sparing a glance, Yuren crumpled the card, formed a neat arc, and threw it into the trash.

Only then did Lu Yutian pursue Saino.

"Mr. Saino, how did your discussion go?"

Saino looked disappointed, "They didn’t agree. Even the option to invest and collaborate was rejected."

"Why does the Watson Consortium insist on working with MM Ji Restaurant? There are plenty of suitable candidates in Z Country."

Saino glanced at Lu Yutian, shook his head, and did not elaborate.

Instead, he asked directly, "What’s your relationship with Ms. Lu Mian? You both share the same last name. Are you family?"

"Mr. Saino, you must be joking. That’s impossible," Lu Yutian denied quickly, her disdain flashing in her eyes just as swiftly.

Although they both had the surname Lu, hers was far more noble than Lu Mian’s.

"Oh, then you must at least know her?"

"Yes, we do know each other."

Saino smiled in satisfaction and continued, "Ms. Yutian, is there a way you can help us reach a deal with her?"

"A way..." Lu Yutian wasn’t unwilling to help. Supporting Watson would align with her interests.

"I’ll do my best," Lu Yutian nodded, "It shouldn’t be too much of a problem."