Chapter 744 - 309: Redefining Luxury (Part 3)
"Then I can’t afford it."
"Hmm."
Li Yang busied himself with work.
Xiangnu initially thought she was saying something self-defeating to seek some comfort, only to realize she was overthinking it.
Li Yang certainly wouldn’t comfort her.
In fact, she used to think Li Yang was quite interesting and wanted to be friends with him, but never thought about romancing him.
Her mindset started changing over the past two years.
She’s willing to admit that she admires power; Li Yang not only built the Extreme Shadow Group to its current scale but also managed to revive the seemingly doomed Green Water Group.
The two platforms, Kuai Pai and Mouyu, are competing with those internet giants, thanks to his support.
And there’s Aurora Studio, which seems unrelated to him, but privately, he’s put in unknown effort.
Ye Bingcheng sees him as the only partner, and those tycoons in Capital City speak highly of him. Whether genuine or not, Li Yang has absolute authority in many aspects.
People in Xiangnu’s family never said things would change just because Li Yang was married; they just remarked that Li Yang wouldn’t get divorced.
In just a few years, the extent of power Li Yang has accumulated is beyond imagination.
And yet, despite everything he’s done, he’s never used it once.
What does that mean? It means he has other cards up his sleeve.
If someone was only slightly stronger than her, she wouldn’t be particularly concerned.
But when someone is an insurmountable mountain, worshipped globally, then...
Back then, Mengde heard Yuan Shao pointing a sword at Dong Zhuo, declaring: "My sword is also sharp!"
At that time, Mengde’s mindset was probably like hers, right?
Willing to be their lapdog!
In Xiangnu’s eyes, romantic feelings aren’t particularly important; what’s important is personal ability and charm.
Until she surpasses Li Yang’s strength, she won’t waver.
Even if Li Yang didn’t come this time, she wouldn’t waver either.
Yet, Li Yang came against such risks.
Once she’s diagnosed, the impact on Li Yang would be immense, and many things would likely be on hold because of it.
"Li Yang..."
"I’m not positive! From now on, don’t use my full name. If you really can’t think of how to call me, ’husband’ works too."
Xiangnu: "..."
Last night she was groggy and didn’t notice Li Yang’s response.
Today, hearing Li Yang’s rejection again, she realized this guy was actually quite nervous.
"Are you really scared that I’ll be diagnosed?"
"Of course, what if there are sequels? I have a beautiful wife at home, what if something happens to her health?"
"Then why did you come here?"
Just then, Li Yang turned his head and asked, "Then why did you stay here? If you had gone back to Capital City, I definitely wouldn’t have come."
"I just couldn’t get a ticket." Xiangnu still uses this as an excuse.
"Alright then, I’ll arrange a car to take you to Capital City tomorrow."
"I’m not going, not going! I’m staying here! I want to enjoy the privilege of being an Extreme Shadow car owner!"
Speaking of this, Xiangnu added: "Isn’t Extreme Shadow car owner service too good? You can even arrange people in my neighborhood; others should be similar, right? The cost is probably not something that can be offset by the profit of just one car."
"Bitter first, sweet later; the definition of luxury cars isn’t just casually said, it starts with the details. Besides, do you know the significance of a wealthy player? Beyond scams and loan app ads online, most products still rely on wealthy consumers. Just like a game, no matter how outdated it is, as long as wealthy players play inside, the ecosystem can sustain."
"Hmm? Didn’t get it."
"Extreme Shadow car owners are wealthy players; maybe in your eyes, they aren’t truly rich, only have some assets, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or millions. In the Life OL game, they’re already considered wealthy. If they’re taken care of well, they’ll still consider new cars when they come out. Similarly, whatever Extreme Shadow Group releases in the future, they’ll consider it.
Those websites are willing to spend tens of dollars to pull an ordinary user; what’s spending a few thousand dollars extra to pull a wealthy user? Over here, I’m still pursuing higher service standards to redefine what luxury means globally."
"Then what is true luxury?"
"Within the legal framework, omnipresent service is luxury. Whatever the heart desires, the objects achieve, that’s luxury."
Xiangnu suddenly recalled another line Li Yang said last night.
At this moment, looking through it reveals that Li Yang’s definition of luxury is actually power.
Let everyone have enough power.
There are too many things that can’t be bought with millions, tens of millions, even billions, even if those things themselves aren’t valuable.
Just like many limited-edition luxury items aren’t for sale to outsiders, only open to their elite members.
Every industry ultimately aims to set thresholds; Li Yang is breaking down those thresholds as much as possible.
Xiangnu reached out, wrapping her arms around Li Yang’s waist, then pressed her whole face against his back.
"It’s still hot."
Li Yang was just wearing a wool sweater, and Xiangnu’s burning face soon transferred its heat over.
"Hmm, much better now; thank you, husband, for visiting me." Xiangnu closed her eyes, occasionally rubbing her cheeks, showing a very satisfied expression.
"Ha..."