Chapter 156: Chapter 149: The Heart of Cao贼
It’s past five in the evening.
Gu Bai and Principal Wang were tired from playing, casually tossing aside golf clubs worth several tens of thousands.
Though it was Principal Wang who brought him here, it was Gu Bai who suggested it, and he swiped his card to cover the expenses without Principal Wang saying a word.
Given their relationship, a mere hundred thousand, whether paid by him or me, makes no difference, as money isn’t an issue for either of them.
The general manager of Hua Bin International had been waiting here since early morning, until Gu Bai finished settling the bill, and carefully handed a transparent card to Gu Bai.
"Young Master Gu, this is the membership card we at Hua Bin International are giving you. No matter who it is, as long as they hold this VIP card, they’ll receive the highest level of service from us. We have 13,000 members, but less than 500 hold diamond VIP cards. This card is a symbol of your esteemed status."
Gu Bai took the VIP card, glanced at it briefly, and casually handed it to the bodyguard behind him, not caring much.
He’s received at least eighty of these types of VIP cards; even for places he’s never visited, someone would personally deliver one, so it’s not uncommon to him.
No VIP card can compare to the actual privilege he holds. It’s no exaggeration to say that at all major top-tier venues nationwide, he’s already on a VIP list, achieving a status where he can enjoy amenities based solely on his name.
However, while Gu Bai doesn’t care, it doesn’t mean those around him don’t.
The general manager of Hua Bin International, upon seeing Gu Bai handle the VIP card so casually, involuntarily twitched his eye...
Knowing how highly this card is coveted among their members, some people are willing to spend millions for such a card but can’t get it. Given that clubs of this caliber offer high-end societal resources, what’s spending a bit of money?
Considering Gu Bai’s status, he let it go.
It’s normal for those of his caliber to not care for their VIP card.
"I’ll send someone to pick you up later."
Shen Qiu: "Okay, then I’ll wait for Young Master Gu."
Zeng Yaning hesitated, but still nodded lightly.
She knew what Gu Bai was thinking, but she couldn’t refuse. Agreeing might bring unexpected benefits, given Gu Bai’s wealth. Even a casual reward is significant to her, but once rejected, even if Gu Bai doesn’t complain to Hua Bin International, if word reaches the upper echelons, they’ll likely fire her to save face for Gu Bai.
Seeing both agree, Gu Bai nodded slightly and walked away side by side with Principal Wang.
Gu Bai noticed Zeng Yaning’s hesitation but since she eventually accepted, there’s nothing more to say.
This is the perk of social status.
His casual comment demands interpretation from every angle by others. No matter how independent Zeng Yaning might be, to maintain her job at Hua Bin International, she couldn’t refuse.
The general manager of Hua Bin International watched Gu Bai’s departure with a respectful smile until he was out of sight before reverting to his managerial demeanor.
"Shen Qiu, Zeng Yaning, were you invited by Young Master Gu tonight?"
Both nodded.
"I don’t care what Young Master Gu invited you for, but remember one thing: make sure he is pleased! Do well, and your performance bonus will double this month. But if I hear any dissatisfaction from Young Master Gu...
Then you’d better start looking for other jobs, as many are eying that senior caddie position ready to replace you."
Upon hearing this, even Shen Qiu, who had been relaxed, couldn’t help but feel a chill.
It was clear the manager wasn’t joking; should they displease Gu Bai, their job might truly be at risk.
Zeng Yaning also nodded with a bitter smile.
It seems tonight holds little hope for her.
Elsewhere, Gu Bai and Principal Wang got into the same car.
"Interested in those two caddies?"
Upon hearing Principal Wang’s teasing, Gu Bai didn’t hide, nodding calmly: "Not exactly interested, but that Zeng Yaning suits my taste. It’s my first time in Kyoto after all, I should make a mark."
"Make a mark? Each time spending billions; a few more times and you’d match the world population."
"Don’t think of me as one of your kind! I just see her as an intellectual woman, wanting to discuss life with her."
Gu Bai argued rationally.
Principal Wang rolled his eyes but didn’t continue teasing.
"By the way, any good bars in Kyoto?"
Principal Wang thought for a moment and said slowly, "The Workers’ Stadium area is decent."
Gu Bai had heard of Kyoto Workers’ Stadium’s reputation and immediately accepted Principal Wang’s suggestion.
Given the mixed motives of this visit, Gu Bai didn’t invite Principal Wang, and being wise, neither brought it up.
After returning to the hotel, Gu Bai reassured Peng Shiba and had dinner with her.
He unabashedly refused Peng Shiba’s request to get intimate, after all, before the "Redemption of the Kidney Eater," the ammunition reserves were still somewhat limited and must be used where necessary.
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It was after nine o’clock in the evening.
The noise and clamor of the crowd seemed to make the air above the Workers’ Stadium surreal and bizarre. Street vendors were more sensitive than the lights, changing colors with the theme of the stadium. The streets flickered with fluorescent signs bearing celebrity names. The young men and women who arrived here on schedule were all stirred by the rhythm of the drums, being pushed and squeezed into the concert venues, restaurants, and bars centered around the stadium, spending a sleepless, adrenaline-filled night, followed by an exhausting yet lingering morning.
On another street, a Rolls-Royce Phantom and three regular Mercedes-Benz business vehicles slowly approached the entrance of MIX Club.
In this land of Kyoto, luxury cars didn’t seem that valuable. The men and women on the side merely glanced a few more times at the slowly moving Rolls-Royce without much surprise.
This was normal.
In the eyes of young people, supercars are forever the coolest, while vehicles like the Rolls-Royce Phantom, although luxurious, don’t capture the young people’s mentality.
This Phantom was borrowed by Gu Bai from the hotel’s concierge, after all, he had no foundation in Kyoto, and all his cars were in Shanghai. Now, when going out, it’s necessary to have a car to support the occasion.
The carriage was large, but besides Gu Bai, only Zeng Yaning sat beside him.
As for Shen Qiu, she was arranged in the Mercedes business vehicle behind. Originally, Gu Bai was considering if just three people going to the nightclub would seem a bit sparse, but now he realized there was no need to worry.
Because besides Shen Qiu and Zeng Yaning, five or six high-ranking ball girls from Hua Bin International came along with Gu Bai, and he didn’t mind at all. After all, the more people in the nightclub, the more fun it is.
Zeng Yaning in front of him was no longer dressed in an ultra-short skirt.
She had changed into a plain high-neck lady’s wool sweater, and her makeup wasn’t as heavy as when they met during the day, making her appear exceptionally elegant and refined.
To be honest, this elegant and intellectual attire touched Gu Bai’s heart more than the "Rather I wrong the world than the world wrong me" mindset of Cao贼.
In fact, Zeng Yaning’s attire during the day wasn’t bad. With her beauty score of 90, no attire would look terrible, but as work clothes, it seemed too deliberate.
That outfit suited someone like Shen Qiu, who appears pure and lively, rather than a mature woman like Zeng Yaning with an aura of a mature lady.
Sensing Gu Bai’s gaze, Zeng Yaning couldn’t help but slide towards the car door, clutching the edge of her sweater with both hands, looking somewhat nervous.
Seeing her like this, Gu Bai couldn’t help but chuckle, "Are you that afraid of me?"
Hearing Gu Bai’s words, Zeng Yaning quickly explained, "No... just a bit not used to it..."
"It’s okay, you’ll get used to it slowly, come closer."
Zeng Yaning nodded but remained motionless.
"What? Don’t understand what I’m saying?"
Having sensed the impatience in Gu Bai’s tone, Zeng Yaning hesitated for a moment, ultimately yielding, slowly moving closer to Gu Bai.
Only then did Gu Bai smile contentedly.
Like women such as Zeng Yaning who comply under pressure, they require you to be tough with them.
After two minutes, the bodyguard in the front spoke, "President Gu, we’ve arrived at MIX Club."
Gu Bai nodded slightly at these words.
"Then let’s get out of the car."
Originally emotionless, Zeng Yaning’s expression changed upon hearing the name MIX, and she immediately said, "Young Master Gu, can we go somewhere else?"
"What’s wrong? Is MIX Club not good?"
Zeng Yaning shook her head, "It’s not that it’s bad, just that I don’t really want to go to this one,"
It was obvious that Zeng Yaning had some unspeakable concern.
However, Gu Bai was never one to indulge anyone, so he calmly said, "Since there’s nothing bad, let’s just go to this one."
Zeng Yaning, realizing she couldn’t persuade him, looked at Gu Bai with a pleading face, yet Gu Bai turned a blind eye. After all, men like him, of the playboy type, have hearts even harder than stones.
A few minutes later, despite Zeng Yaning’s extreme reluctance, she still followed behind Gu Bai.
In addition, there were seven other women with beauty scores in the 90s following Gu Bai.
Youths passing by could only describe their feelings in two words upon seeing this scene.
Envy!
These ladies were all high-ranking ball girls from Hua Bin International, and both figure and appearance were basic requirements. The beauty of these seven women could easily form a girl group.
Although Gu Bai hadn’t gone to a nightclub in the past half a month, he was a regular there nonetheless. With a few bodyguards and the company of these ladies, he walked through the doors of MIX.