Chapter 74: Chapter 74: Is Being Handsome Also My Fault?
After waking up from a night’s sleep, it’s already eight o’clock the next morning.
There are still 5 days left until the system upgrade.
When Gu Bai finished washing up and just received a message from Principal Wang, the hotel waiter was already knocking on the door.
"Mr. Gu, Mr. Wang and Mr. Qin invite you to dine on the private terrace on the sixth floor of the hotel."
The hotel waiter spoke in standard English.
Gu Bai could barely understand if it was in English. If it were in Italian, Gu Bai would probably only hear it as birds chirping.
"Okay, right away."
Gu Bai responded in English, checked himself in the mirror, and after confirming his outfit was fine, walked out of the room.
The waiting waiter at the door saw Gu Bai, quickly and respectfully greeted him, and then led the way.
Following the waiter into the elevator, a few minutes later, Gu Bai walked through a corridor adorned with exquisite murals and arrived at one of the seven private terraces of the Westin Lean Hotel.
Qin Fen and Principal Wang were already waiting at the dining table.
Seeing the energetic Gu Bai, Principal Wang teased: "Looks like you slept well last night. No signs of jet lag?"
Giving him a sideways glance, Gu Bai pulled out a chair by the table and sat down.
"A room that costs tens of thousands of USD per night can’t have jet lag, can it? I don’t think I’m that delicate."
The chefs and waiters who had been waiting on the side brought the prepared breakfast upon seeing the last guest seated.
"While enjoying the breathtaking views of Veneto Street and this ancient city’s splendor on the private terrace, you can also bask in the comfortable Rome sunshine. I believe having breakfast here is a unique experience for esteemed guests like you."
The one speaking was the same white guy David who received them last night. It seems he’s not just any ordinary staff but likely holds a butler-like position at the hotel.
Gu Bai also smiled politely in acknowledgment.
Several exquisite Western-style breakfast dishes were set on the table, including cheese toast, Italian sausage, oatmeal milk, and more. Although simple, the ingredients were evidently high-quality, as seen from the presentation alone.
Without any interest in appreciating it, Gu Bai dug in directly.
Typically, Italians do not emphasize breakfast, often settling for just coffee, with many even having a morning cocktail. However, this wouldn’t suit the three from Hua Country, so naturally, the hotel prepared the finest breakfast for them.
Taking a sip of oat milk, Principal Wang wiped his mouth with a napkin and said to Gu Bai, "Just before you came, Qin Fen and I discussed staying in Italy for about three days. On the third day, we’ll help you negotiate the situation with that Poison. For these two days, just have fun with us."
Gu Bai nodded, expressing no objections.
This trip abroad was primarily to enjoy the foreign lifestyle. Without those two, he’d probably still be completely clueless, so playing around doesn’t really matter to him.
Seeing Gu Bai agree, Principal Wang didn’t continue the topic.
"By the way, Brother Qin, what’s the deal with that Poison? It wouldn’t be another second-hand supercar, would it? If it is, I don’t want it. Since I’m here in Italy, if all else fails, I’ll just drop a small fortune at the Lamborghini Headquarters to customize one for myself."
Hearing Gu Bai’s lavish tone, Qin Fen nearly sprayed out the food in his mouth.
"You’ve got so much money you can’t spend it all, huh? If you can’t, spare me some. With a billion, you can buy all three legendary cars and still have tens of millions left."
Gu Bai chuckled indifferently, "Always driving second-hand cars sounds bad, don’t you think? Not to mention anything else, I need at least one exclusive supercar with my name on it, right?"
Qin Fen shook his head helplessly, "Supercars are meant to be enjoyable to drive. Why care so much?"
"So this one is second-hand too?"
"No, but it can’t be considered a direct sale from the official dealer either. You know the Poison car, there are only about ten worldwide, and they’ve mostly been snapped up. Where can you find a brand-new one to grab?"
"So it is?"
Gu Bai was a bit confused.
"This Poison is in an Italian automobile museum. It was lent by Lamborghini for three years of display, and now that three years are up, they’ll auction it. They’ve invited members who own at least three Lamborghini supercars to participate in the auction, and that’s why I received an invitation."
Upon hearing this, Gu Bai remembered he’s also a Lamborghini member, but only owns one, so it’s no wonder he wasn’t invited.
"So since I’m not a member, I can’t participate in the auction?"
"No, members can transfer auction qualifications. I’m not interested in that Poison, so I’ll just accompany you there. But let me be clear, it’s an auction, whether you can buy it or not depends on how deep your pockets are. I won’t guarantee anything."
Upon hearing this, Gu Bai smiled confidently, without replying.
He currently has 170 million RMB in cash, buying a Poison is more than affordable for him.
Not to mention his greatest reliance, the system, is on the verge of upgrading.
Seeing Gu Bai’s expression, Qin Fen sighed. Since knowing him, he has never seen him short on money. As for Gu Bai’s fully paid-in five billion investment company, he was already aware.
Back when Old Wang gave Principal Wang 500 million to start a business, Principal Wang didn’t dare to invest it all at once.
Qin Fen often wondered what kind of family would let a young man like Gu Bai, barely twenty, treat money like it’s nothing?
After finishing breakfast, David quickly had the plates cleared and served after-meal drinks.
"By the way, Gu Bai, dress up a bit more handsome later; we’re taking you to a party."
Enjoying the October sunlight in Rome, the three of them squinted as Principal Wang suddenly spoke.
"A party? What kind of party?"
Gu Bai opened his eyes and looked at him questioningly.
Hearing Gu Bai’s puzzled tone, Principal Wang and Qin Fen exchanged smiles before explaining, "Do you know where you are now? You’re in the land of capital, where you’ll experience unprecedented joy."
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"Today, one of my classmates from when I studied in the UK is hosting a yacht party. He told me about it earlier; otherwise, I wouldn’t bother coming to Europe with you two.
My classmate is the heir to a local Italian financial conglomerate. It’s also an opportunity for you two to get acquainted, so in the future when you’re in Europe, you’ll at least have a familiar face."
That’s how top-tier second-generation connections expand.
It’s well known that Principal Wang has a wide network of friends, not to mention in the entertainment industry with celebrities like Lin Gengxin and Li*. But it’s rare to hear about them being invited to high-society gatherings. As for why he would mention this to Qin Fen and Gu Bai, it’s essentially a resource exchange, where they would share such connection resources with him in the future.
At three in the afternoon, the three well-dressed congregated in the hotel lobby.
Their fashion sense was similar, but in terms of looks and aura, there was a substantial difference.
Principal Wang was the least impressive, with a slightly chubby physique and average looks; no matter how much he dressed up, he couldn’t look exceptionally handsome. Without his wealthy status, he’d likely go unnoticed in a crowd.
In comparison, Qin Fen was significantly better, with good looks, a well-toned body from frequent exercise, and the western-style suit perfectly showcasing his masculine physique. By the system’s rating, he’d score at least above 80.
However, when both saw Gu Bai, they couldn’t help but distance themselves from him.
Unlike them, nearing thirty, Gu Bai was just twenty, at the prime of youth.
A score of 92 in attractiveness, plus an additional 3 points from the "Non-action" aura, comparable to top international stars.
Such as the young Zun Long or DiCaprio before he learned to play with water guns.
At this moment, he wore a pure white suit, cut like a tailcoat, with subtle light gold stripes at the edges, adding a youthful touch to the otherwise formal attire. His height, over 1.8 meters, flawlessly accentuated his physique, even making the female hotel staff’s eyes turn into heart shapes. Once someone is handsome enough, Eastern or Western aesthetic standards don’t matter - handsome is all that counts.
"Gu Bai, I’m thinking of starting an entertainment agency soon. You’ll be the first to sign, and I guarantee you’ll become famous worldwide."
Principal Wang joked, a little envious.
Hearing his slightly sour tone, Gu Bai teased with a smile, "What? Didn’t you tell me to dress handsomely? Now you’re jealous?"
Already biting lemons, Principal Wang refused to engage further.
"Let’s go, let’s go, get in the car. The party starts at 6 p.m., and it’ll take two hours to drive there, don’t be late."
After saying that, he walked straight out of the hotel door; Qin Fen looked at Gu Bai, then at himself, and also followed Principal Wang.
Seeing the two’s behavior, Gu Bai could only sigh and follow suit.
Is it his fault for being handsome?