bacchusnovels Chapter 304 Country
Chapter 304 Country
When Li Mengli walked down from the catwalk.
Her heart was still pounding.
Although it was only a few minutes, the feeling of standing on the world's top stage and being watched by everyone was truly breathtaking.
As she walked backstage, Mr. Louis and his team immediately surrounded her.
Everyone was praising her loudly, saying that her performance was absolutely perfect.
Li Mengli thanked him repeatedly, feeling a little embarrassed.
Lu Wenzhou also went backstage at this time.
He was holding two glasses of champagne and handed one to Li Mengli.
He looked at Li Mengli with a very gentle smile.
"Mengli, congratulations. You were really amazing on stage just now."
Li Mengli accepted the champagne, looked at Lu Wenzhou, and said very sincerely:
"Lu Wenzhou, thank you so much."
"If it weren't for you, I would never have had the opportunity to stand on this stage."
"And I also want to thank you for finding such a talented designer like Mr. Louis to do my styling. I am very grateful to you for everything today."
When Lu Wenzhou heard Li Mengli say this, he gently shook his head.
He raised his glass, clinked it against Li Mengli's, and then said very seriously:
"Mengli, you don't need to thank me."
"Actually, it's all your own fault."
"You were able to stand on that stage because you possess a very unique charisma."
"It was that kind of temperament that impressed Mr. Louis, and it was also that kind of temperament that made the professionals in the audience applaud you."
Lu Wenzhou's voice was very magnetic, and he continued:
"I'm just providing you with a platform to showcase yourself. If you don't have the ability yourself, no matter how much I help, it won't be of any use."
"So you should thank yourself."
Li Mengli listened to Lu Wenzhou's very insightful praise.
Her face flushed slightly.
But deep down, she was truly very happy.
Because Lu Wenzhou didn't act like those typical rich kids, taking all the credit for himself and then demanding something in return from her.
He was affirming her value and her efforts.
Li Mengli felt very pleased with the feeling of being genuinely appreciated and affirmed by others.
After the two of them took a sip of champagne, Lu Wenzhou glanced at his watch.
He began to speak:
"Mengli, today is the last day of the weekend. Tomorrow you will officially start school."
"It's getting late, I think we should prepare to go back home."
When Li Mengli heard that she was going back to China, she quickly nodded:
"Yes. If we don't go back soon, we'll definitely miss class tomorrow morning."
"Shall we go to the airport now?"
Lu Wenzhou nodded:
"Yes, my car is already waiting outside. We'll go straight to the airport and catch my plane back."
Just at this time.
The cyborg bodyguards who had been following Li Mengli and protecting her safety came over.
The lead bodyguard looked at Li Mengli and said very respectfully:
"Miss. Old One just sent a message."
He said, "This is to ensure your absolute safety and the comfort of your trip."
"He has already arranged for his boss's private plane to be waiting at the Paris airport. He said he would let you take his family's plane back."
Li Mengli was taken aback when she heard what the bodyguard said.
She turned to look at Lu Wenzhou, and said somewhat shyly:
"Um... Lu Wenzhou, I'm really sorry."
"My dad's people have arranged for a plane to pick me up. Or, should I take our family plane back?"
"I've already troubled you so much these past few days, and I feel bad about taking your plane back again."
Lu Wenzhou heard Li Mengli say this.
He was actually a little bit surprised.
After all, his own private jet is a top-of-the-line Gulfstream, which he usually uses to entertain big bosses and is very prestigious.
However, when he heard that it was Li Mengli's father, the legendary world's richest man Li Ze, who sent the plane...
He immediately understood.
The plane sent by the world's richest man is definitely far superior in terms of specifications and security level to his Gulfstream.
Lu Wenzhou didn't feel embarrassed at all; on the contrary, he smiled very generously.
He looked at Li Mengli and said very naturally:
"It's alright, Mengli. Since Uncle Li has already made the arrangements, you should take your family's plane back. Safety first."
At this point, Lu Wenzhou paused slightly.
He looked at Li Mengli, his tone carrying a hint of a joke:
"However, I wonder if I would have the honor of hitching a ride on your plane and going back to Seoul with you?"
"My plane had a minor malfunction and needs to stay in Paris for repairs."
Upon hearing Lu Wenzhou's suggestion, Li Mengli agreed without hesitation.
"Of course you can! Why not?"
"Anyway, there are so many seats on the plane, they're just sitting empty anyway. You can sit with me and we can chat on the way."
Lu Wenzhou smiled and nodded:
"That's great. I'll benefit from your help then."
The group walked out of the exhibition hall together, got into the car arranged by Lu Wenzhou, and drove directly to Paris Airport.
After arriving at the airport.
Because they were traveling on a private jet, they didn't need to queue in the regular airport terminal.
The car went directly through the VIP lane and onto the tarmac.
After the car came to a complete stop on the tarmac.
Lu Wenzhou got out of the car.
He looked up at the plane parked in front of him.
Upon seeing this, Lu Wenzhou froze on the spot.
His eyes were wide open, and his face was filled with shock.
His family is in the energy business, with assets worth hundreds of billions.
He himself usually travels by private jet and is very knowledgeable about all kinds of luxury aircraft.
However, when he saw the plane in front of him...
He couldn't help but sigh loudly in his heart.
"My God. This is way too exaggerated!"
What was parked in front of them was a very large Boeing 747 passenger plane.
These kinds of planes are usually used by large airlines to fly long-haul international routes, and they can carry several hundred passengers at a time.
But now, this huge plane has been converted into a private jet!
The aircraft's fuselage was painted a very sophisticated dark blue.
At the tail of the aircraft, there is a very understated yet very well-designed logo.
That was the exclusive symbol of the Li Ze family.
Looking at the enormous plane, Lu Wenzhou felt a deep sense of awe.
How much would it cost to convert a Boeing 747 into a private jet?
The cost of buying the plane and modifying it alone must be at least several billion!
Moreover, this level of aircraft incurs routine maintenance costs, as well as route application fees for each takeoff and landing.
That's an astronomical figure.
Even the Lu family would never keep such an aircraft.
This is incredibly expensive.
Lu Wenzhou turned his head and glanced at Li Mengli standing next to him.
He thought to himself:
"No wonder she's the daughter of the world's richest man."
"With this kind of wealth and pomp, we so-called billionaire families in China are nothing compared to them."
Li Mengli didn't feel that anything was wrong.
She looked at Lu Wenzhou and said with a smile:
"Let's go up."
Lu Wenzhou nodded and followed Li Mengli up the boarding stairs.
After getting inside the plane.
Lu Wenzhou was once again deeply shocked.
This isn't an airplane at all; it's practically a luxurious palace floating in the sky.
The cabin was divided into several different areas.
There is a very spacious living room, furnished with genuine leather sofas and a huge television screen.
There is a dedicated restaurant with a long, large dining table and chefs standing by, ready to serve at any time.
Even at the very back of the plane, there are several luxurious bedrooms with private bathrooms and shower facilities.
Lu Wenzhou sat down on the sofa in the living room.
He looked around at everything.
He now had a clearer and deeper understanding of Li Mengli's background and strength.
He knew that his initiative to approach Li Mengli this time was a very wise move.
If we can maintain this good relationship with Li Mengli.
Even if we can go further in the future.
That would be of immeasurable help to the future development of the Lu family.
Thinking of this, Lu Wenzhou looked at Li Mengli sitting opposite him, and his smile became even more sincere.
"Mengli, your family's airplane has truly broadened my horizons."
Lu Wenzhou praised him very frankly.
Li Mengli smiled, picked up the glass of juice that the waiter had just brought over, and took a sip.
"Haha, actually I also think it's quite exaggerated. That's just how my dad is; he likes to make everything he does extra big and extravagant."
"But it is indeed quite comfortable to sit in, and I don't feel tired at all during the more than 10 hours of flight."
The plane took off smoothly.
On their way back to China, Li Mengli and Lu Wenzhou chatted and drank beverages in the reception room.
Most of the time, Lu Wenzhou was talking and Li Mengli was listening.
Lu Wenzhou recounted many interesting anecdotes from his business dealings abroad.
He also shared some of his views on future business development.
Although Li Mengli is only a freshman in college, she doesn't quite understand those complex business logics yet.
But listening to Lu Wenzhou explain it in such a simple, easy-to-understand, and humorous way, she also found it very interesting.
Before I knew it, more than ten hours had passed.
The plane landed smoothly at Seoul International Airport.
Li Mengli and Lu Wenzhou got off the plane together.
The convoy arranged by the boss was already waiting outside.
Lu Wenzhou looked at Li Mengli and said very politely:
"Mengli, today's trip was very enjoyable. Thank you for letting me hitch a ride on your plane."
"I also need to rush back to Beijing to take care of some company matters. Let's part ways here for now."
Li Mengli nodded:
"Okay. Have a safe trip. Thank you for taking care of me these past few days."
Lu Wenzhou smiled:
"You're welcome. If you need any help with your studies or life in the future, feel free to contact me anytime."
After saying that, Lu Wenzhou turned and walked towards the other car he had arranged.
Li Mengli watched his departing figure, then got into the car arranged by Lao Yi and drove towards the school.