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On the other side, Xu Mo found it quite amusing.
This woman named Lu Xiangru had indeed found Xu Deming.
It was obvious that she was in desperate need of money lately and living in great poverty; otherwise, she wouldn’t have rushed over now.
Indeed!
It was Xu Mo who had called this woman over.
He had contacted her some time ago but had held back until now. Her sudden appearance was somewhat unexpected for Xu Mo.
She must have calculated that Xu Deming would attend the World Internet Conference, so she brought her daughter over to wait. If Xu Deming refused to see her, she would likely cause a scene at the conference.
There were numerous journalists and business magnates at the conference. If she made a scene, it would certainly have a significant impact on Xu Deming, so he would have to meet her.
Originally, Xu Mo had intended for her to come a few months later. He hadn’t expected her to be so impatient.
However…
Very good!
A very clever woman.
This too was part of Xu Mo’s plan.
The reason Xu Mo had contacted this woman in the first place was merely to disgust Xie Bingyan.
She disgusted him, so he disgusted her in return.
It’s only fair to reciprocate.
Moreover, Xu Deming’s situation was quite amusing. He must be very anxious and terrified that Xu Wanting and Xie Bingyan would find out.
Xu Mo had just instructed someone to take a few photos of Xu Deming. Without a doubt, Xu Wanting would receive the news immediately.
When Xu Mo walked over, Xu Deming was visibly awkward, seemingly not expecting Xu Mo and his companions to be dining there as well.
Xu Mo naturally didn’t want to deal with him, so after a few glances, he and Tang Lei, along with the other two, ate on the other side.
The frail little girl was named Lu Hongluan, indeed Xu Deming’s illegitimate daughter, and she was fourteen years old this year.
The reason she was so thin was because she was born with a heart condition.
Xu Deming and this woman named Lu Xiangru had been together for many years before they separated. Their relationship wasn’t just a casual affair; there were genuine feelings involved.
Of course, Xu Deming didn’t have just one mistress; he had another one, although that relationship ended many years ago.
Xu Mo also knew where that other mistress was.
Now that Xu Wanting knew, Xie Bingyan would probably find out as well.
Even if Xie Bingyan didn’t know, it wouldn’t matter. Xu Mo would make sure she found out eventually.
He enjoyed watching the drama unfold.
“Hongluan, this is your brother, Xu Mo. Go and say hello to him!**” Xu Deming, noticing Xu Mo eating on the other side, felt a bit awkward.
After some thought, he spoke to his illegitimate daughter.
Lu Hongluan’s constitution was very frail. Although she was already fourteen years old, she looked like a twelve-year-old girl, delicate and fragile, as if a gust of wind could topple her.
This time, Xu Deming’s mistress, Lu Xiangru, had come to ask for money to treat Lu Hongluan’s condition. The girl was born with a heart disease, which constantly worried Lu Xiangru.
“Oh, then I’ll go…” Lu Hongluan seemed quite obedient. After a moment of hesitation, she shyly nodded her head.
“Go on! Say hello to him. Your brother, Xu Mo, is now the general manager of a company, and you might have many opportunities to rely on him in the future!” Xu Deming, seeing his illegitimate daughter being so well-behaved, couldn’t help but feel fond of her and spoke gently.
Lu Hongluan stood up and walked toward Xu Mo.
Her pretty face was full of shyness, and she seemed timid, almost turning back every few steps, glancing at Xu Deming and then at her mother, Lu Xiangru.
Lu Xiangru nodded encouragingly as she watched her daughter go.
“This Xu Mo…” Lu Xiangru said in surprise.
Xu Deming sighed, “My lost son, found five years ago. Our relationship has been quite strained lately.”
Lu Xiangru was momentarily stunned, then said, “I’ve seen him in promotional brochures; he’s very talented!”
“Yes,” Xu Deming glanced over to Xu Mo, feeling a sense of relief.
…
Xu Mo had no ill feelings toward Lu Hongluan. In his previous life, they had never interacted; he only learned of her existence after his death.
At that time, Lu Xiangru had come to ask for money to treat her heart disease, but the treatment was unsuccessful, and she passed away at around seventeen.
After her death, Xu Deming was depressed and regretful for a while, which gave Xie Bingyan an opportunity to catch him, leading to a big fight between them.
Now, seeing Lu Hongluan approach was quite interesting.
In Xu Mo’s plan, Lu Xiangru and Lu Hongluan were excellent tools that, if used well, could be very powerful.
Therefore, he didn’t mind being a bit nicer to Lu Hongluan.
“Brother Xu Mo, I… I am Lu Hongluan…” The frail girl said timidly, her demeanor nervous and hesitant.
After saying this, her pale face turned red, and her large eyes darted around nervously, clearly showing her obedience and meekness.
Xu Mo nodded and smiled, “Very good! I am your brother. If you ever need anything, come to me! Don’t hesitate!”
Xu Mo reached out and gently patted her head.
“Th-thank you, Brother Xu Mo!**” Lu Hongluan responded shyly, with a sweet smile, then turned to head back.
Xu Deming, watching from the other side, was somewhat surprised.
He knew that recently, Xu Mo had been giving no one any face.
No matter who went to see him, they were all scolded and sent back, including Xu Shuying and Xu Yuanchan; he didn’t spare anyone.
Yet now, he had actually accepted Lu Hongluan?
Xu Deming couldn’t help but feel a surge of joy.
……
Xu Mo, of course, knew exactly what Xu Deming was thinking, and a faint, cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
The real drama is just beginning!
…
Outside the restaurant, Xu Wanting called a few people inside to take photos.
She quickly glanced at several photos she had taken and involuntarily took a deep breath.
In one of the photos, Xu Mo was patting Lu Hongluan’s head with a smile on his face, showing a rather intimate gesture.
The current situation with Xu Mo was clearly not quite normal.
After all, this could potentially be Xu Deming’s illegitimate daughter!
But now Xu Wanting couldn’t care about that much. Xie Bingyan was flying over, and she was expected to arrive in Xiahai City in a few hours.
She needed to keep a close eye on them as much as possible.
…
The conversation between Xu Deming and Lu Xiangru didn’t last long, just about an hour.
Xu Deming quickly pulled out a stack of money and handed it to Lu Xiangru, also writing her a check.
After sorting out matters with Lu Xiangru, he seemed to want to explain a few things to Xu Mo, but Xu Mo ignored him and walked away.
Xu Deming didn’t dare to approach Xu Mo for a chat either. He hurriedly rushed back to the conference venue to continue participating in the meeting.
“Dad, where did you just go? I couldn’t find you anywhere,” Xu Wanting asked anxiously as she saw him come out.
“Met a friend, went to a tea restaurant for a chat! Just finished now! Come on, let’s go back to the banquet!” Xu Deming said.
Seeing this, Xu Wanting couldn’t help but feel disappointed.
Xu Deming clearly didn’t want to explain the matter of his illegitimate daughter to her at all, seeming to want to keep it hidden from them.
Could there still be hope for this family?