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

Chapter 391 You Look a Bit Like Her

Although she had heard some stories about Lü Yao and Miss Hu from Hangzhou while surfing the internet, Li Ziqi didn't actually know the details.

Seeing this, Lü Yao smiled and said, "Miss Hu and I met in Hangzhou..."

He immediately switched into storytelling mode. In this Zen-like late winter courtyard, the setting sun was blood-red in the distance, and the chill of the approaching night gradually enveloped everyone like a light veil.

Lu Yao touched the tea, which had become lukewarm, and began to tell the story of him and Hu Xiaoyu.

How did they meet, how did they communicate after they met, and what stories happened during that time?

After recounting the process, Lü Yao began to describe his journey in a calm and deep voice: "Actually, at the beginning, I had a very clear understanding of my own position and self-awareness. As someone like me, someone with an impure background, I knew that we were impossible."

"But feelings are the most inexplicable thing in the world. They are so illogical. Who would have thought that Miss Hu, who comes from a scholarly family, would fall for someone like me who uses any means to climb to the top?"

Lü Yao leaned back in the bamboo chair that Li Ziqi had made herself, crossed his legs, and stared blankly into his own memories.

He continued, "After sensing that Miss Hu had developed different feelings for me, I actually intentionally avoided her. But who would have thought that Miss Hu would be such a stubborn and obstinate person..."

Lu Yao's expression grew increasingly profound, and he resembled a piece of firewood about to burn out, with dust emanating from his entire body.

At this point, Lü Yao stopped talking.

Silence filled the air among them.

For a moment, only the cold evening wind blew across the fields, making a soft whistling sound.

After a long while, Lü Yao finally seemed to come to his senses and laughed, "Ahem, I've gone off on a tangent. Anyway, after Miss Hu went abroad, the position I had originally planned for her to take charge of the 'Yong' brand's image and publicity became vacant. I spent a long time looking for someone to fill that position."

"But I haven't found a particularly suitable candidate until I saw your videos online, Ms. Li. Let me be frank with you, I only want to use you to promote the 'Yong' brand; you can't be the brand ambassador."

The main problem with "Yong" right now is that it doesn't have enough brand awareness among the general public, and many netizens don't even know that the "Yong" brand exists.

This is very detrimental to the promotion of luxury brands.

The true core value of luxury brands does not come from the recognition of the wealthy, nor is it related to their intrinsic value. The true core value of luxury brands lies in "ordinary people's perception of the brand." When everyone can tell at a glance that the product is expensive, naturally more consumers who want to show off will pay for "Yong".

Previously, the "Yong" brand had already gained recognition and popularity among high-end circles, but a brand recognized by high-end circles does not necessarily become a luxury brand in the conventional sense.

Therefore, Lü Yao approached Li Ziqi with the aim of using her to subtly lower the brand image of "Yong" and gain sufficient recognition.

Lu Yao continued, "If Ms. Li is willing to cooperate with us, I will provide funding to help you establish your own brand company, and we will sign a contract with you in your company's name, transferring a portion of the shares of the 'Yong' brand to you."

He tempted her, saying, "This is a market worth tens of billions, so I hope Miss Li will give it a good consideration."

Li Ziqi had never encountered such a large-scale market before, a market worth tens of billions, which was completely beyond her comprehension. Just like an ordinary person would clearly know what 10,000 yuan can do, so she was very clear about the value of 10,000 yuan to her.

But when 10,000 becomes 1 trillion, money becomes severely distorted in the eyes of its holder.

One trillion...

If you spend 100 million every day, it would take 10,000 days to spend it all, which is almost 30 years. If spending 100 million every day were a task, it would be difficult enough for many ordinary people.

So at this moment, Li Ziqi was a little confused, and even somewhat at a loss.

Seeing this, Lü Yao didn't press Li Ziqi. He sat on the bamboo chair and chuckled softly, "Miss Li, you can take your time to consider it. Actually, I investigated your partner before I came here, and he is not a very good partner."

The familiar topic finally pulled Li Ziqi out of her dazed and empty state. She looked up at Lü Yao and asked curiously, "Why do you say that, Mr. Lü?"

Lu Yao smiled and said, "Maybe it's because I've seen too many different kinds of people in the business world, or maybe it's because I'm a scumbag myself, so I can recognize my kind at a glance."

Li Ziqi smiled, clearly not quite believing Lü Yao's expression.

Lü Yao laughed along and seized the opportunity to say, "How about this, let's make a bet. If I win, then Miss Li, you'll agree to cooperate with me. If you win, then I'll disappear and never bother you again."

Li Ziqi hesitated for a moment, then quickly waved her hand and laughed, "No, no, no, I don't like gambling."

Although Li Ziqi has DJ'd in bars, she is not a bad person at heart.

I have absolutely no interest in gambling.

Lu Yao laughed and said, "Trust me, you won't lose anything. Let's bet on whether your current boss will cheat you."

what?
Li Ziqi was stunned. This bet would indeed not cause her any loss; on the contrary, she would win regardless of whether she won or lost.

Just as Li Ziqi hesitated for a moment, Lü Yao made the final decision: "Then let's do it this way."

Li Ziqi was both amused and exasperated, but she was no longer so opposed to it: "But how do you quantify whether or not someone is trying to scam me?"

Hearing this, Lü Yao couldn't help but laugh inwardly. It seemed that Li Ziqi was willing to participate in this gamble, and since she was willing to participate, it meant that she had already walked into her own trap—of course, don't think that all traps are bad or negative.

Setting up a scheme is like a knife or a sword; its skillful use depends on one's mind, and the difference between good and bad intentions lies in a single thought.

If setting up a scheme allows Li Ziqi to see what kind of person her partner is beforehand, then why can't setting up a scheme be a good thing?

So Lu Yao said, "It's very simple. After I leave here, Miss Li, I will meet with your current boss to discuss the company acquisition. After the meeting, there will be only two outcomes—agree to the acquisition or refuse to acquire. As for my investment and equity participation, that option is out of the question."

"If you agree to the acquisition, then there's nothing more to say. He won't have a chance to cheat you anymore. I admit defeat."

At this point, Li Ziqi asked curiously, "But... although it's a bit impolite, I want to ask, if my boss won't cheat me anymore, then won't you cheat me?"

As dusk settled over the countryside, the twilight seemed like a gentle veil covering the face of this young woman from Sichuan, reflecting an exceptionally serene and beautiful aura.

of course.

This could also be an illusion. After all, one of the specialties of the Sichuan region is "the mountains and rivers of Sichuan".

Looking into Li Ziqi's eyes, Lü Yao saw a hint of excitement beginning to appear. Clearly, from her initial wariness and rejection, Li Ziqi's attitude towards Lü Yao had changed significantly under Lü Yao's gradual persuasion.

She began to wonder about the chain reaction that Lü Yao had brought about.

Being curious about someone is the best proof that the relationship between the two people has taken a big step closer.

Lu Yao laughed and said, "Good question, because I would suggest you find a business lawyer to help you review the business cooperation terms; at the same time, I will also show you whether you are cheating or not by examining the profit distribution. There are many tricks to cheat and deceive in the business world, and setting traps through contracts and equity distribution is the simplest and most humiliating way."

"For example, if I want to cooperate with you, and I invest more to take more than 50% of the shares, putting you at a disadvantage in terms of equity, and then use a series of means to carry out the subsequent business cooperation in my name, that would be cheating you."

Lu Yao said earnestly, "These are things you must pay close attention to."

Li Ziqi nodded seriously and continued to ask, "What if my boss doesn't agree to the acquisition?"

Lu Yao tilted his head and thought for a moment, then said, "He should be coming to you soon to solidify your cooperation. You can also take this opportunity to ask to renegotiate the cooperation method, since in the short video field, what really matters is always content production."

This is something that many people who later entered the self-media industry couldn't understand.

Operations can only make an account rise faster, but a truly excellent content creator will be hard to be overlooked in the future internet dominated by "interest algorithms".

Therefore, true operators should focus on content discovery and the expansion of themes.

As for those MCN agencies that like to buy followers, likes, and inflate data... they are like those scattered and disorganized decoration companies in the home renovation industry, which emerge in large numbers every year, and then die out in large numbers every year.

These MCN companies prey on the money of merchants and ordinary people.

Even amidst the nationwide craze for self-media, some MCN agencies primarily make money from the contract termination fees of their artists.

Because of the unchecked growth of emerging industries, the market, lacking regulation and standardization, was once teeming with all sorts of shady characters. In an era of increasingly advanced information technology, ordinary people have found it even more difficult to obtain useful information.

After explaining these concepts to Li Ziqi, Lü Yao continued, "Your content is excellent and deserves more rewards. When your boss contacts you again to discuss the collaboration, you'll know whether you've been taken advantage of."

Li Ziqi nodded repeatedly as Lü Yao explained the details of the gambling very clearly, so that even a business novice like Li Ziqi could understand it.

At this point, Lü Yao stood up, supporting himself on his knees, and said, "Alright, we've been chatting for so long, it's been too much of a bother. Let's call it a day and head back now."

Li Ziqi quickly stood up. She actually wanted to persuade Lü Yao and his group to stay for the night, but there were only three of them, and the three rooms in the small courtyard couldn't possibly accommodate them all.

So Li Ziqi felt particularly embarrassed: "Why don't you stay and have a meal before you leave?"

Lu Yao smiled and said, "It's alright. I'll definitely try your cooking next time we meet, Miss Li."

After saying that, Lü Yao put his hands in his coat pockets and went outside into the yard.

Feeling somewhat flustered, Li Ziqi couldn't help but call out, "President Lü, why are you helping me like this?"

As long as someone isn't mentally unstable, most people can sense the kindness a person shows.

Upon hearing the question, Lü Yao stopped in his tracks. With his back to Li Ziqi, Lü Yao silently raised his face. His broad shoulders and back exuded a deep desolation, making him almost blend into the twilight.

After a brief silence, Lü Yao said in a hollow voice, "Because... you look a bit like her, don't you?"

Instantly!

Li Ziqi felt as if her heart was being gripped tightly.

Lu Yao's silhouette was instantly veiled in a filter.

After saying that, Lü Yao raised his hand and waved to Li Ziqi with the back of his hand: "Okay, see you next time."

Watching Lü Yao disappear into the courtyard with Cheng Xinyu and Lin Yongzhen, Li Ziqi couldn't help but let out a long sigh. She lowered her head, feeling a strange sensation in her heart... She actually really enjoyed making videos in the countryside. Through this, she had come to understand many things, and her inner thinking was slowly but steadily improving.

She finally had time to read her favorite classic books.

This peaceful and beautiful life brought Li Ziqi a sense of tranquility.

However, with the arrival of Lü Yao, her usual calm state of mind was shattered, and all sorts of chaotic thoughts surged in her mind. So much so that even after Lü Yao and the others had left for a while, Li Ziqi was still immersed in the aftereffects of what had just happened.

"call"

Li Ziqi couldn't help but let out a long sigh. This indescribable, strange feeling overturned the information she had seen on the internet and the image of Lü Yao that she had constructed in her mind.

After calming down, Li Ziqi began to feel uneasy. Would her current boss... betray her?

……

On the other side, after Lü Yao, Cheng Xinyu, and Lin Yongzhen returned to the car, Cheng Xinyu couldn't help but say, "Boss~ I didn't expect you to be so devoted to Miss Hu. I'm so touched."

Lu Yao chuckled inwardly. Just as he was about to explain, Lin Yongzhen, who was in the back seat with Lu Yao, rolled down the window, took out her cigarette, lit it, took a puff, and then said, "Deep affection... Hmm, it doesn't seem like acting, but you can't say I'm moved by it."

As she spoke, Lin Yongzhen looked at Lü Yao with an admiring gaze and said, "I never expected that you could use your emotions to manipulate Miss Li and set her up."

"This is even more serious than joking about one's own feelings."

Lü Yao smiled. Lin Yongzhen was right. From the moment he brought up Hu Xiaoyu, he was setting up a trap for Li Ziqi and using psychological suggestion. This not only rationalized Lü Yao's motives for helping Li Ziqi, but also made it particularly easy for Li Ziqi to empathize with him.

Most women are emotional beings, and a persona of being "deeply in love" is very likely to move a woman, leading her to make irrational decisions.

Even if this isn't used in business, it's very useful in the world of romance.

Create a pleasant atmosphere, share a few drinks, and establish your image as a deeply affectionate person; a woman will quickly feel the urge to pull you into her arms and comfort you.
(End of this chapter)