Chapter 50. A Storm of Emotions, Sleepless for a Long Time

Liu Pingping had heard of home theaters before.

To install one at home would probably cost over a million, enough to watch movies in a cinema for a lifetime.

Ordinary families couldn’t afford it.

Even if they were willing to spend the money, they’d need enough space.

If her own house had something like this installed, there’d probably be no room left to live in.

But if Yan Yan lived in a place like this…

It might not be so bad.

With so much space, there’d be no problem accommodating her.

And it would avoid a lot of awkward situations.

“Mom, this is the gym.”

“All the fitness equipment here is top-notch.”

“If you’d like, I can call in a personal trainer for you.”

“She’s competed in bodybuilding competitions and even won awards.”

“She could guide you.”

Liu Pingping felt a pang of guilt.

How much money had he spent on all this?

“This is the walk-in closet.”

“But this one’s for Yan Yan.”

“I’ll pick another room for you to use as your own closet.”

“You can store your clothes, stockings, high heels, and whatever else you like.”

Liu Pingping was speechless.

She had never imagined living like this before.

An entire room just for clothes and shoes?

But looking at the size of this villa…

With so many rooms, it was hard to imagine what else to do with them.

A single room here was bigger than her entire house in Suzhou.

“Mom, you can stay in this room.”

“There’s a garden out back, and you can see some of Shenzhen’s night views.”

“It should be nice living here.”

“It’s late today, tomorrow, I’ll take you around for a proper tour.”

Liu Pingping nodded.

“Alright, I’ll stay here.”

Li Mo pushed open the door, revealing a 160-square-meter room before Liu Pingping’s eyes.

It was fully furnished, complete with a brand-new computer and some high-tech appliances she didn’t recognize.

There was even an ensuite bathroom and a balcony with a scenic view.

“Mom, this spot is slightly elevated, so even if the city floods, the water won’t reach here.”

“The view is also better.”

“During the day, you can sunbathe on the balcony. The greenery out there is carefully arranged, it won’t get too hot.”

As he spoke, Li Mo couldn’t help but yawn.

He gently hugged Liu Pingping.

“Mom, get some rest.”

“I was out entertaining clients for a long time today, I’m really tired. Tomorrow, I’ll take you around.”

Soon, Li Mo left.

Liu Pingping closed the door and sat on the plush new sofa for a while, still processing everything.

Everything today…

Felt like a dream.

She had never imagined that Li Mo, just a few months after the divorce, would be living like this.

Even if this was just one room in a massive villa…

Everything here was so luxurious.

What kind of company was he running?

Despite her deep understanding of investments, Liu Pingping couldn’t suppress her curiosity.

Li Mo had become far too mysterious.

After taking off her stockings, she took a shower.

When she lay down on the incredibly comfortable custom-made mattress, she still couldn’t believe it.

If Xiaoxiao found out about this…

How would she react?

Shame? Or complete breakdown?

Liu Pingping knew this would be a devastating blow to Su Xiaoxiao.

For now, she had to keep it from her.

Staring at the night view outside the window, she lay awake for a long time.

Li Mo’s warm greeting, holding her hand the whole way, his affectionate gestures…

And that heartfelt hug, she couldn’t forget any of it.

He had always treated her well.

Even after the divorce, nothing had changed.

She didn’t know what time it was when she finally drifted off to sleep.

The Next Morning

It was past nine when Li Mo finally woke up.

Thanks to his youth, despite last night’s heavy drinking, he didn’t have a headache.

“I brought Mom here yesterday.”

“I should message Yan Yan and let her know.”

“We need to ease Mom into accepting our relationship.”

He opened QQ and sent Su Qingyan a message.

“Yan Yan, Mom’s here. She’s staying at our place now.”

“Be careful these next few days. I plan to spend more time bonding with her first.”

“It’ll make it easier for her to accept us later.”

Li Mo knew that if Liu Pingping found out now, she’d turn against him immediately.

No matter what, he didn’t want that, Yan Yan still needed her mother’s love.

At school, Su Qingyan, who had just woken up, saw Li Mo’s message on her computer.

She quickly typed a reply.

“Got it, Ge. I’ll be careful not to let anything slip.”

As she squeezed toothpaste onto her toothbrush, a trace of worry flickered across her delicate face.

She hadn’t expected her mother to come to Shenzhen in person.

It seemed her refusal to go home all summer had really upset her.

Now, she was here to drag her back.

Thinking about all the challenges she and Li Mo would face, she felt a little scared.

But one thing was certain,

She would never give up Li Mo.

No matter what.

After coordinating with Su Qingyan, Li Mo finally relaxed.

They couldn’t afford any slip-ups now.

He pulled open a drawer and took out a bank card with 500,000 yuan in it.

“I’ll take Mom out for a good time today…”

“Buy her some clothes, daily necessities, and whatever else she needs.”

Li Mo didn’t mind spending money on Liu Pingping, after all, it affected his future with Yan Yan.

Pushing open the door, he called out, “Xiao Zhao, is breakfast ready?”

“Mom’s here too, so prepare an extra portion, something nutritious.”

“She watches her figure, so pay attention to the balance.”

Naturally, Li Mo had a nutritionist at home to prepare professional meals.

But Su Qingyan often sent her away.

She loved cooking for Li Mo.

And her skills had improved a lot, she had a real talent for it.

“Oh, that nutritionist who comes in the morning? I sent her home.”

Not far away, Liu Pingping walked over in her black stockings and a fitted short dress.

“Since Mom rarely gets to visit, let me cook for you.”

“Remember back in Suzhou? You always loved my cooking the most.”

Li Mo nodded.

Liu Pingping’s cooking was truly delicious.

And even though she disapproved of his career choices, she never showed it outright.

Back in Suzhou, with Su Qingyan by his side,

Those days…

Had been truly joyful.

Though she really does have a soft spot for black stockings.

It’s like they never leave her legs.

Luckily, Su Qingyan had started wearing them often too.

“Xiao Mo.”

Liu Pingping tied on an apron.

“This morning, I ran on the treadmill in your home gym, it’s so spacious!”

“Even bigger than my entire apartment.”

Thinking back on everything that had happened last night,

Liu Pingping still found it hard to believe.

It felt like stepping into a whole new world.

And all of it, Li Mo had brought this into her life.

She couldn’t help but wonder,

Just how big was Li Mo’s company now?

Maybe… seventy or eighty employees?

The company she worked for only had about fifty,

And even that was considered large.

Internet companies didn’t need many people to operate.

Seventy or eighty employees would already be sizable.

“I never imagined your business would grow this well.”

“Can you tell Mom, how many people work at your company?”

Liu Pingping voiced her question.

Ever since yesterday,

The Li Mo she thought she knew had become a stranger.

This ordinary man now seemed shrouded in mystery.

She couldn’t suppress her curiosity any longer, just how big was Li Mo’s company?