Since we are both reborn, of course I would choose the rich woman!

Chapter 274 The Penguins' Counterattack Has Arrived (6k views, please subscribe)

In the internet age, the flow of information is extremely important; sometimes, the power of the internet is even greater than any weapon that exists in the world today.

Therefore, internet access is restricted in some regions, but there are no more than ten regions in the world with internet access restrictions. What's most interesting is that some internet access restrictions are one-way mirrors.

Because Silla only has a population of over 50 million, the internet infrastructure is not robust enough. Neither internal nor external resources are sufficient to support Silla's own internet development. In addition, Silla is completely controlled by the Land of Light, so their internet is connected to the entire Western world.

As more and more information about a certain equestrian special admissions candidate at Ewha Womans University was revealed on the internet, Silla immediately began a frenzy of deleting posts and banning accounts related to this information, and even the relevant media were silenced.

But it doesn't matter that the media in Silla are banned. Even if the audience of local media in Silla is at its peak, it's only about 50 million.

However, on the international internet, the number of netizens is more than ten times that of Silla.

As a result, a large amount of information about equestrian talent recruitment began to appear on online platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, and information about the parents of equestrian talent recruitment also began to circulate abroad.

Many Silla people have immigrated to Europe and America. After seeing this information, Silla people who like to participate in these lively events began to forward and comment on it. Among them were even many powerful and influential Silla people.

Although these powerful Silla people are not physically present in Silla, they possess substantial assets, connections, and even businesses within the country. This wave of scandals that has reached the international stage is clearly orchestrated by someone behind the scenes.

Among the many people who know about that equestrian scholarship recipient, some have even begun to panic.

But Li Rongzhen revealed so many things to alert the enemy and make them reveal more of their secrets.

Following the developments surrounding the equestrian talent incident, significant progress has also been made in the "Liang Bosong murder case." According to information provided by an unnamed source, the "Liang Bosong murder case" is highly likely related to Samsung.

Rumors and gossip began to circulate wildly in Silla and even internationally.

Semiconductor research companies and the semiconductor academic community are all urging Silla to provide a clear investigation result as soon as possible and give justice to the "deceased" Mr. Liang Bosong.

These were actually countermeasures that Lü Yao, Li Rongzhen, and Li Zaixian had discussed and agreed upon.

First, they used the cheating scandal in the Ewha Womans University equestrian special admissions program to uncover the family background of the special admissions student, allowing the outside world to dig up relevant information before releasing bombshell revelations.

At the same time, efforts should also be made to launch an offensive against Lee Jae-young.

As the incident unfolds, netizens in Silla and around the world will discover that the current leaders of Samsung and Silla are actually in cahoots, and that the leader of Silla has turned the country into a laughing stock.

It was only at that time that the people of Silla realized—damn, Silla had been rotten to the core all along, and their pride in being the number one country in the universe was nothing but a joke.

In the case of the "Yang Bosong murder incident", Lee Yong-jin and Lee Jae-hyun's original idea was to directly implicate Lee Jae-young, so that he would be preoccupied with other matters, and they could then take advantage of the Samsung Group.

Lu Yao dissuaded him from this idea.

Simply getting rid of Lee Jae-yong won't be enough.

Just like in the Ming Dynasty, if you want to get rid of the Yan faction, you can't just get rid of Yan Song and his son. If you want to control the Qingliu faction, you can't just rely on Yan Song and his group to suppress them.

Even if Lee Jae-young is embroiled in lawsuits or even forced to wear a silver bracelet, without clipping his wings, it will not be enough to completely shake Lee Jae-young's foundation at Samsung.

Their first task was to win over international capital, such as Shilla Capital, and then place their own people in various important departments of the Samsung Group.

After Lu Yao acted as a disruptive force for so long, the internal and external situation of the Samsung Group has changed a lot. Now, Lee Yong-jin has every opportunity and time to make such a plan, without having to be as rushed and careless as before.

Lu Yao's idea was that Lee Jae-yong could not and should not be completely ousted, so he could remain in the Samsung Group, but his influence would be reduced to the minimum.

The battle for the Samsung Group's inheritance in Silla cannot be resolved overnight. Even if Lee Yong-jin and Lee Jae-hyun join forces, and even with the support of Dongda University, they still have a long way to go to win the war for the Samsung inheritance.

Not to mention that a "Silla Restriction Order" will be issued next year.

However, it was precisely this incident that served as the catalyst, accelerating the downfall of Lee Jae-yong and other Silla forces.

Now, let the bullets keep flying.

Having left Silla, Lu Yao, now sitting on the other side of the ocean, can finally be a behind-the-scenes figure, leisurely watching the show remotely from across the ocean.

As Lü Yao took back control of the businesses he had divested before going abroad, he discovered some problems, but he also found that some people in his various companies were capable of being entrusted with important responsibilities. Lü Yao planned to gradually relinquish some of the businesses from his control in the future.

Time flies by, and soon it's early November.

The four seasons in Shangnan are very distinct, but the summers are too hot and the winters are too cold. Only the short spring and autumn seasons are the best time to visit.

At this time of year, the climate in Shangnan is pleasant, and the scenery is even more captivating.

When the autumn wind blows, the leaves of the plane trees along the avenue will gradually turn golden. The golden plane tree leaves will instantly pull Shangnan back to a long, long time ago, making Shangnan an ancient capital for thousands of years. When the first heavy snow of winter arrives, if you go to Jiming Temple, you will feel as if you can see Yingtian Prefecture from hundreds of years ago.

Perhaps because he had been feeling stifled in Seoul for too long, Lü Yao had taken a particular liking to wander around Sannam since returning.

He even bought a road bike specifically for this purpose, and he would take some time after get off work to explore various parts of Shangnan.

Motorcycles are banned in Shangnan, driving is too congested and inconvenient, and riding an electric bike always feels a bit off. In this situation, a road bike becomes a good choice.

It allows him to better connect with nature while also exercising, making it very friendly to office workers who sit for long periods.

From the end of 2015 to 2017, road cycling was still a relatively niche activity. At that time, the people who participated were mostly relatively wealthy middle-class individuals or small business owners. They would go on rides in small groups for leisure and enjoyment. This sport was mainly popular in more developed areas.

But as the saying goes, "As long as you have rice in your hand, Gugu will come over by itself."

This sentence can also be translated as, "Wherever the rice is, the goose will go."

Later, this circle saw a surge in beautiful girls wearing yoga pants and tight-fitting cycling outfits. These girls were not only beautiful but also had great figures, and the effect was maximized when they wore tight-fitting cycling or yoga clothes.

Then gradually this circle became notorious, leading many netizens to buy tens or hundreds of thousands of silkworm pupae and Specialized bicycles to show off, while also using these riding equipment to make a living.

From frisbee to cycling, from cycling to archery, the identities of the cuckoos have been constantly changing.

However, Lü Yao's cycling was really just for relaxation and exercise.

When he first arrived at the company pushing his road bike, everyone teased him about riding a bicycle to work. Gao Chuning even exclaimed, "No way, boss? What's gotten into you lately? Riding a bicycle to work? How about I let you use my bike?"

Then, when she learned that Lu Yao's Trek bicycle cost nearly 100,000 yuan, and wasn't even the most expensive bicycle, Gao Chuning was completely stunned.

What kind of junk costs so much money?
What a fuss!

This caused quite a stir at Lü Yao's company for a while, and then Zhu Junyan took the lead, with Zhou Xiangyang, Cheng Xinyu, and Zhou Bella all starting to look at cars.

Zhu Junyan generously stated that employees with good performance in the company can receive subsidies for buying cars, but they need to participate in cycling activities frequently.

Gradually, what started as a solo ride by Lü Yao turned into a group ride, which naturally made it more fun than before.

Among this group, the coolest and most attractive cyclist wasn't Cheng Xinyu, the kind and understanding beauty, nor Gao Chuning, the boisterous and energetic woman, but rather Zhou Bella, the sporty type.

Especially Zhou Bella's tanned skin, paired with professional and stylish cycling clothes and gear, makes her look incredibly cool and chic.

Even everyday jeans outfits paired with cycling look stylish and sporty.

Based on Lü Yao's understanding of the internet, Zhou Bella could secure a place in the future internet arena simply by relying on her athletic background, not to mention that Zhou Bella herself is actually quite athletic.

Among the group of cyclists around Lü Yao, she could easily outpace everyone, including Lü Yao and Zhu Junyan.

In this golden autumn, Lü Yao enjoyed a period of complete relaxation and comfort.

……

In early November, Lü Yao received messages from Xu Shuncai and Gui Ya.

When they hitched a ride on Lee Jae-young's Samsung private jet back to Korea, Heo Soon-jae and Gui Ya escorted them all the way back, giving them a chance to visit family and take a vacation.

Lu Yao couldn't interfere with their mission, so he could only use this opportunity to help them get some small benefits.

Although it was just a small perk, Xu Shuncai and Gui Ya were very grateful. After returning, they kept in touch with Lü Yao and called him after the holiday to invite him to dinner.

Lü Yao was naturally very happy about this.

He greatly admired Xu Shuncai and Gui Ya; the fact that these two could stay abroad for so long speaks volumes about their strong mental fortitude. Xu Shuncai's ability to adapt and handle the situation so well in the face of Li Zairong's sudden attack also demonstrates his exceptional professional skills.

If possible, Lü Yao would even be willing to spend a lot of money to poach these two people to his side.

But that's obviously impossible. Heo Soon-jae and Gye-ah clearly have military backgrounds. After so many years in Silla, they'll definitely be given important positions upon their return.

Even if they couldn't get a higher position within the system, Uncle Li and Qiao Maozhong would have better and more opportunities waiting for them, so Lü Yao was very happy to be friends with them.

At a relatively high-end hotel in Shangnan, Lü Yao met with Xu Shuncai and Gui Ya, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.

Jian Xiaojie was away from Shangnan for the past few days because she was busy with some things, so Lü Yao only brought Wang Shu and Lin Yongzhen with him, along with some other friends.

Today, Wang Shu was dressed very elegantly and dignifiedly. Her loose and sharp designer suit was adorned with earrings and a watch, making her look like a mature woman. After meeting Xu Shuncai and Gui Ya, Lü Yao introduced them to each other.

After the introduction, Wang Shu stood beside Lü Yao with a smile and said gratefully, "I heard that Lü Yao encountered danger when he was in Silla. It was thanks to you that he was safe and sound."

Xu Shuncai was a little embarrassed: "No, that's not true. Actually, everything was within President Lü's expectations."

Lü Yao laughed and said, "I'm not that amazing. Alright, please take a seat."

This drinking session wasn't as relaxed and unrestrained as the dinner party when Lü Yao had just returned. Although everyone was close, they weren't from the same faction after all. After a few rounds of drinks, Xu Shun finally sighed, "I thought that after I came back, I would be very reluctant to leave, but I didn't expect that I would want to run away after only staying at home for a week."

Everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this.

Zhu Junyan laughed and said, "Me too. I can't even stay at home for a day. They really seize every opportunity to lecture me. I get a terrible headache whenever I hear my parents nagging."

Wang Shu found it a bit unbelievable: "Are all your family relationships this tense? I get along very well with my parents, we're like friends."

Zhu Junyan added, "So, Sister Shu, you have this feeling of being well-cared for, unlike me, who's so roguish that even a belt can't pull me down."

Lu Yao said quietly, "At least the belt I used to whip you was Hermes, not Seven Wolves."

Xu Shuncai scratched the back of his head and laughed, "Actually, the lecturing was fine, but the main problem was that they kept urging me to get married. I went on four blind dates in the week I went back home, and the most I went on in one day was four! Isn't that crazy?"

Guiya said quietly from the side, "Is this why you were in such a hurry to drag me out as well?"

Xu Shuncai laughed awkwardly, "Wouldn't it be awkward for me to come and find President Lü myself?"

Lu Yao chuckled and said, "Blind dates... Actually, I don't recommend blind dates. If you have the means, you should date on your own and find someone who is compatible with you."

After all, most men and women who go on blind dates have some issues.

For example, for many older single women, being older is probably the smallest of all their problems.

For example, many older single men also have many problems, among which poverty is only the smallest one.

Even blind dates arranged by acquaintances within public institutions... are hard to describe.

Because when Lü Yao was studying abroad, he had many female companions who were in that circle. The stories he heard from these female companions and his own personal experiences were so shocking that even a playboy like Lü Yao would find them morally reprehensible.

Lu Yao started by reminiscing with them, then moved on to personal matters, and eventually the conversation turned to topics that men love to discuss, such as the international situation.

However, everyone was very sensible and avoided discussing matters related to Shilla and Samsung.

After they had enjoyed themselves to the fullest, Zhu Junyan suggested going to a second round of drinks, but Xu Shuncai and Gui Ya declined, as they had other things to do. So, the two of them could only return home amidst Zhu Junyan and the others' reluctant farewells.

Before leaving, Lü Yao said earnestly, "If you need anything in the future, just tell me. Don't hesitate to ask if you need my help."

Seeing that Xu Shuncai and Guiya were about to exchange pleasantries, Lü Yao pressed their hands down and said seriously again, "I'm not just being polite."

Xu Shuncai and Gui Ya were stunned for a moment, then nodded seriously: "Okay!"

After saying goodbye, Xu Shuncai and Gui Ya got into the car and left Lü Yao and the others.

Watching their departing figures, Lü Yao felt a little regretful.

I wish these two were my own people.

After saying goodbye to Zhu Junyan and the others, Lü Yao took Wang Shu's arm with one hand and Lin Yongzhen's arm with the other and went back to the car.

I don't know when it started, but the three of them became so harmonious.

Wang Shu laughed and said, "I can tell you really admire those two. Why don't you try recruiting them to your team?"

Lu Yao shook his head: "It's not good."

If he were to ask, either Rong Nianqing or Jian Xiaojie could help him get it done, but the favor he would owe would be too great. Moreover, what if Xu Shuncai and Guiya were willing to do it?
Lu Yao patted Wang Shu's hand: "Let it be."

Two days later, Lü Yao received news that Xu Shuncai and Gui Ya had set off again for Silla. Lü Yao wished them all the best and then didn't talk much more.

He also needs to get back to his own work.

During Lü Yao's absence from China, the two games released by Guang'an Network Games Company generated over 10 billion yuan in revenue for him in three months; the revenue of the MCN company was much less, less than 100 million yuan in three months combined.

However, the online trolls and marketing accounts maintained by the MCN company are a weapon. Even if it loses money, Lü Yao will still support the company, let alone make little money.

Then there are voice chat platforms.

Voice chat platforms are actually making more money than MCN companies. In three months, the Xinliao software generated more than 400 million yuan in revenue and nearly 100 million yuan in profit.

Many of these are outstanding signed artists and streamers who have transitioned into MCNs.

Of all the companies under Lü Yao's name, the one that surprised him the most was QQ Battle Robe Company. After he returned, Jian Xiaojie sent him the financial report. Since Lü Yao divided the QQ Battle Robe business between Monia and Jian Xiaojie, the total profit has reached hundreds of billions.

Lu Yaoguang received 20 billion yuan in profit sharing alone.

However, this money is not in China, but in Lü Yao's overseas accounts.

Using QQ Battle Robes as a medium, the money conversion game that Jian Xiaojie and her friends played was so profitable that it left Lü Yao speechless. The key point is that the gameplay was extremely simple.

A yellow egg worth seven yuan in China is sold to Europe and America in exchange for a fire egg worth one yuan there. Then, the fire egg is sold to the northern neighbor in exchange for more snow eggs. After that, the snow eggs from the northern neighbor are exchanged for yellow eggs in China. After going around in circles, the yellow egg that was originally worth seven yuan but only had one yellow egg immediately becomes three yellow eggs.

The eggs just appeared out of nowhere, as if they had multiplied out of thin air.

Using this method, Jian Xiaojie and Monia have made a fortune recently.

However, Lü Yao couldn't pull off this kind of tactic and couldn't afford to, so he could only get a small share of the profits.

Judging solely from the money Lü Yao earned, his earning ability was definitely impressive.

Among them, the most legitimate and profitable cash flow industry is the game company, and he can also use the game company as collateral to raise more money.

But compared to the money Lü Yao spent during this period, the little money he earned was quite insignificant.

AI data center, drone and robot R&D factory, geek mobile phone R&D and production line, panel investment manufacturer, Rong Nianqing has a large share but Lu Yao also invested in the mobile phone R&D and production factory, and automobile factory mainly targeting overseas markets.

Xiaoyong Home Furnishings' design and intelligent technology development, and even the research and development and system development of mobile phone-related smart wearable devices...

Each and every one of these is a money-devouring behemoth.

When Lü Yao was studying abroad, he saw Huawei's R&D investment cost financial report. After 2020, Huawei invested hundreds of billions of yuan in technology research and development every year. In 2023 and 2024, the R&D investment exceeded 150 billion yuan.

This data is definitely inflated.

Even if we squeeze out half of the excess, an annual investment of over 50 billion in R&D is still an incredibly staggering figure.

Although Lü Yao dislikes Huawei's products and the marketing methods of Huawei's terminal BG boss, he has to admit that Huawei is indeed impressive in some aspects and dares to do many things that domestic manufacturers dare not do, which is something that Lü Yao admires.

Lü Yao's current strength is still too weak, let alone investing hundreds of billions in research and development.

The combined annual profits of all the companies under his control do not even equal the R&D investment of Huawei.

It's only because Rong Nianqing and Jian Xiaojie are backing him up; otherwise, just the industries he's currently investing in could wipe out Lü Yao's coffers in a single project.

Watching so much money flow around every day, Lü Yao eventually became a little mentally exhausted.

But before Lü Yao could even get two days of mental exhaustion, he received news from Yao Qiguang and Feng Ji—"Tencent is about to make a move!"

Although Yao Qiguang had left Tencent, he and Feng Ji had worked there for many years and still had a considerable number of people connected to Tencent in their social circles. As soon as someone in Yao Qiguang's WeChat Moments posted an update, he immediately sent a screenshot of the post to Lü Yao.

The person Yao Qiguang screenshotted is a senior technical executive in Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group. His WeChat Moments only contained a very simple sentence:

"The time has come to avenge our defeat!"

Below the caption is a large image of an emoji.

After forwarding the screenshot of this WeChat Moments post to Lü Yao, Yao Qiguang immediately added, "Based on my understanding of this person, they wouldn't post something like this on WeChat Moments for no reason. In addition, based on information I've received from other sources, I can confirm that Tencent's MOBA mobile game should be coming out soon."

Even from the words Yao Qiguang sent, Lü Yao could sense his nervousness.

But Yao Qiguang's nervousness was justified.

When there are no strong or excellent competing products on the market, their MOBA mobile games can still dominate the market.

But now, the top gamer in the industry has made its move.

He also has an unparalleled social network to back him up... Anyone in his position would be so nervous they'd explode.

Although he had anticipated the penguins' counterattack, Lü Yao hadn't expected them to come so quickly... They really didn't give him any time to develop.

Upon hearing the news, Lü Yao placed his hand on the edge of the table and gently pushed it. The reaction force propelled Lü Yao away from his desk, and he also adjusted his body to face the floor-to-ceiling window to the side.

His eyes were vacant and unfocused as he stared out the floor-to-ceiling window, a series of thoughts flashing through his mind.

An invisible, immense pressure had been transmitted and was pressing down on his shoulders.

But it is precisely in times like these that you must not panic.

(End of this chapter)