Chapter 72: Chapter 72: How Are You Any Different from Cao贼?
Regarding the matters of Black Swan Entertainment, under Gu Bai’s instruction, Mr. Shao also began organizing intensively.
After all, in a city like Shanghai, the media industry is overwhelming, and under the wave of RMB from Black Swan Capital, a nascent live broadcast agency company was thus established.
Black Swan Entertainment was also officially registered and launched, with a paid-in capital of 100 million, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Black Swan Capital.
However, even though PDD and Lu Wei have been signed, under Gu Bai’s arrangement, it hasn’t been publicized, waiting for the right moment.
At this moment, Gu Bai is sitting with Xiaowang in Qin Fen’s glass-blue Rolls-Royce Phantom, and today happens to be October 1st, with six days left until the system upgrade, expecting the first system upgrade will probably take place while still in Europe.
"No wonder you often hear people rave about Rolls-Royce; honestly, the comfort is far superior to any regular car."
Gu Bai praised with his eyes half-closed, leaning back in the seat.
It’s also because Qin Fen’s driver had excellent driving skills; the car body showed no shaking, just like on flat ground, making Gu Bai increasingly tempted to buy a business car prioritizing comfort.
Hearing Gu Bai’s praise, Qin Fen gave a proud smile.
"Even if you want to buy it, you can’t; just the customization took more than half a year, the only one in Hua Country."
"Alright, stop bragging, let’s plan how to enjoy Italy once we get there."
Xiaowang interrupted the two impatiently.
Gu Bai said nonchalantly with his eyes closed: "My primary target is that Poison car, you guys can arrange everything else, after all, I’m an honest person, not like you two, playing around all the time."
"We’ll see when we get there, who should I ask then?"
"How about the three of us watch a game together when the time comes?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Bai, who was enjoying himself with his eyes half-closed, suddenly sat up.
"Are you talking about a proper game? I don’t watch if it’s proper!"
The two of them laughed instantly at Gu Bai’s movement: "Let’s watch a proper one first, then an improper one, considering we’re traveling abroad, we gotta taste some foreign abalone at least."
"Principal, haven’t you had enough during your studies in the United Kingdom?"
Gu Bai teased.
Upon hearing this, Xiaowang showed a slight awkward expression.
"Back then, I didn’t know our family was so wealthy, so I didn’t think about fooling around. Besides, I still believed in love then."
"Looks like those online gossips weren’t wrong, Principal, you’re a man hurt by love."
"You didn’t notice his current girlfriends all look the same?"
Listening to the bantering between Gu Bai and Qin Fen, Xiaowang uncharacteristically didn’t retort.
After the jokes, Qin Fen asked Gu Bai: "By the way, Gu Bai, didn’t your family arrange some bodyguards for your trip to Europe? It’s different from home there."
This was something Gu Bai had previously considered, but due to tight travel arrangements, there hadn’t been time.
"If my family could arrange that, would I be bothering to start a company to make money?"
Hearing Gu Bai’s ambiguous answer, the two didn’t take it to heart, assuming he was still hiding his identity, given the domestic environment where many wealthy families remain low-key, earning quietly.
Patting Gu Bai’s shoulder: "No worries, just stick with me and the Principal as much as possible, even if something happens, just tell us, after all, we often travel abroad and place considerable importance on security, the bodyguards are trustworthy."
He didn’t suggest Gu Bai hire bodyguards in Italy, considering the unfamiliar terrain, hired bodyguards might not be reliable.
"Thanks, Brother Qin, then."
"We’re friends, nothing to thank for."
Chatting, the Rolls-Royce Phantom arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Even private jets can’t fly freely, they must apply for a flight route from the aviation bureau, and the only airport in Shanghai with direct flights to Italy is Pudong Airport.
Xiaowang had applied for the route a few days ago and parked the plane at Pudong Airport.
After getting off the car, the three prepared to go through security to the VIP lounge with the bodyguards’ escort.
At this moment, journalists initially waiting at the VIP channel spotted them and hurriedly set up their cameras to take photos.
"Do you guys have such big pull? To have so many journalists waiting at the airport?"
Gu Bai looked at the photographers and laughingly asked the two.
Xiaowang, a frequent subject in media reports, was used to such scenes, merely glanced over and put on his sunglasses.
"They probably weren’t specifically out for us, likely got wind of some celebrity’s schedule and caught us by chance, after all, you know how domestic entertainment media are, like dogs, not only with keen noses but also indiscriminate, wanting to taste everything."
"Stop! It’s fine if you call yourself crap, but don’t drag me and Gu Bai into it."
With his sunglasses on, Qin Fen interrupted.
"I was just making an analogy, why so eager to match yourself to it?"
Gu Bai also looked on, laughing at their bickering.
The security check takes time, and a few bold journalists seize the gap to squeeze over to the trio, only to be stopped by several tall bodyguards before they can get close.
"Hello, Principal! I’m a reporter from Xinlang Entertainment. There’s news online that you and Dou De’Er have broken up. Is this true? Could you give us a quick comment?"
Even though they were stopped, the reporters didn’t give up. One of the female reporters instead raised her microphone high and shouted at Xiaowang.
Upon hearing the reporter’s words, Qin Fen and Gu Bai burst out laughing.
Xiaowang’s face darkened too. After all, this was the airport during the National Day holiday, packed with people. Many hadn’t noticed earlier, but as soon as the reporter shouted, everyone around realized the nation’s "husband" was nearby.
He’s not known for having a good temper, and since he couldn’t vent his anger at these shameless reporters, he directly yelled at the bodyguards, "What are you doing?! Get them all out of here!"
As soon as the boss spoke, the bodyguards became rougher, pushing away all those bold reporters, regardless of gender.
If it were a celebrity, they might not dare to treat these reporters harshly. After all, if you treat them roughly, they can quickly blow it up for publicity. For celebrities who rely on public perception, it’s better not to offend these journalists.
But who is Xiaowang?
Are there any online reports that give him a positive review?
His reputation is already bad; he has so many debts he doesn’t worry, so many lice that they don’t itch. Being poked in public, it’s already controlled anger if he didn’t have the bodyguards beat them up.
A few minutes later, after the security check, Gu Bai and the three directly headed to the VIP lounge, leaving the still resentful reporters not far away.
"Did you get the shot just now?"
The female reporter from Xinlang Entertainment, who was pushed away, turned to the cameraman and asked.
"Got it."
"When we go back, edit it and post it online, claiming the Wanda Group’s prince ordered bodyguards to beat up reporters!"
"It’s useless. This news probably won’t even make it to the trending topics. Over the years, Principal Wang has done all sorts of things. Netizens aren’t surprised by his outrageous actions anymore."
"Whether it’s useful or not, it’s still news. Did you see the crowd? So many people were here just to interview Yang Function. Do you think we have any chance?"
"Alright, alright, you’re in charge."
As they were talking, they heard a journalist shout, "Yang Function is here!"
A large group of reporters immediately rushed towards the source, microphones in hand.
In the VIP lounge, the airport staff brought three cups of coffee as requested and placed them in front of the trio.
Xiaowang’s face remained gloomy.
"Oh come on, we came out to have fun. Why keep a long face over such trivial matters? Didn’t you just say these reporters are shameless?"
Qin Fen held his coffee, comforting Xiaowang.
It’s unclear if Xiaowang listened to Qin Fen’s words, but he took out his phone, and after seeing the content, his expression turned from cloudy to sunny, and he started laughing.
"Talk about a dog’s face!"
Qin Fen whispered in Gu Bai’s ear.
"I was wondering why there were so many reporters at the airport. So I was blocking for Da Mimi."
"Da Mimi?"
Gu Bai asked curiously.
Xiaowang nodded, "Da Mimi has an event in Shanghai and happened to be at the same airport as us, just a timing clash."
In 2017, Da Mimi was at the peak of her career, being a hot actress crowned as a "Four Little Flowers" for two consecutive sessions. Her attention in the entertainment circle was extremely high. If Gu Bai remembers correctly, Da Mimi is currently amid a marital change, with many speculative reports online. With such a hot actress, having such a significant scandal, no wonder the media made such a big scene.
"How do you know so much?"
Before Xiaowang could answer Gu Bai’s question, Qin Fen quickly responded, "Haven’t you been following this guy’s confession to Yang Function online? Shouting from a distance, waiting for her divorce so he can marry her!
I bet Yang Function’s husband Liu Kaiwei wants to kill him."
"This actually happened?"
In both his past and current life, Gu Bai was hearing about this for the first time.
After hearing this, Xiaowang cockily crossed his legs and said, "That’s right, I did it!"
"You have such a hobby? Isn’t Yang Function’s child a few years old by now?"
Gu Bai looked up and down at Xiaowang with incredulous eyes.
Feeling a bit uncomfortable under Gu Bai’s stare, Xiaowang had no choice but to explain, "It’s just a joke between friends, but if there’s a chance, I could try."
Shaking his head, Gu Bai assumed a posture of distancing himself.
"I never thought a guy with such strong eyebrows and big eyes could have this hobby. Bad company explains it all."
"You know nothing. Youth doesn’t understand the value of aging, mistakenly cherishing young girls as treasures. You’re still young; you’ll understand in the future."
"Stop! How are you different from Cao贼? I, Gu Bai, am ashamed to be associated with you!"