Chapter 164: Chapter 153: Wang Quan Takes the Fall
Kyoto Shangri-La Hotel.
Peng Shiba was taking photos of the exquisite food in front of him. Showing off is human nature, especially for women. This table of food is worth tens of thousands, and as for the red wine next to the decanter, it’s worth nearly a hundred thousand per bottle. While this may be Gu Bai’s everyday lifestyle, for Peng Shiba, it was once an unreachable dream.
"Finished taking photos?"
Gu Bai asked impatiently.
Upon hearing Gu Bai’s words, Peng Shiba pouted and reluctantly put down her phone.
"Yes, I’m done."
After that, the two of them quietly began their meal.
When it comes to spending, Gu Bai hadn’t spent much at the Shangri-La, maybe not even up to a million, but now he is undoubtedly one of the most valued guests under the Shangri-La Group.
It’s nothing but the fact that the service industry doesn’t only care about how much you’ve spent immediately but also values your spending potential.
Gu Bai’s spending potential is absolutely at the MAX level.
"I still need to stay in Kyoto for a few days. If you get bored staying in the hotel, just go out for a stroll. I’ll transfer 20K to you later, go buy some cosmetics."
"No need... I’m fine just staying at the hotel."
"I don’t want what you think, I want what I think."
"Alright then."
Though Peng Shiba was quite happy inside, she had to put on a modest appearance.
Gu Bai noticed but didn’t care.
If a relationship could be maintained with money, for him, it would be the easiest.
A simple dinner worth hundreds of thousands ended in half an hour. Before they had a chance to rest, the hotel’s private butler knocked and came in.
"Young Master Gu, Young Master Wang and the others have arrived. They invite you to the executive lounge."
The hotel butler spoke respectfully at the door.
"Got it, let him wait for a bit, I’ll be there soon."
"Alright, I’ll go reply to them now."
Closing the door, Gu Bai looked at Peng Shiba sitting obediently on the sofa, gave her a few instructions, changed his clothes, and headed directly to the executive lounge.
The hotel’s butler was waiting at the door of the executive lounge. Upon seeing Gu Bai, he promptly came up to greet him.
"Young Master Gu, Young Master Wang and the others are inside."
After speaking, he opened the door to the executive lounge, Gu Bai nodded slightly and walked straight in.
When Gu Bai saw Principal Wang, he was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, surrounded by some young people Gu Bai didn’t know.
"Principal arrived quite early."
Gu Bai dressed in LV’s custom-made casual windbreaker of the season, slowly walked towards Principal Wang. With his physique added to his looks, if you take away the superior aura cultivated over this period, he looked more like a model than a mogul.
Upon seeing Gu Bai, Principal Wang also stood up from the sofa with a smile.
"Today’s main character is here. This is the Gu Bai I was telling you about."
Several young people quickly stood up and greeted Gu Bai in unison.
"Hello Brother Gu."
"Just call me Gu Bai, Brother Gu sounds like Google."
Gu Bai said casually with a smile, and then sat down on Principal Wang’s sofa.
"Squeeze over a bit."
Before Gu Bai arrived, even though the sofa could still accommodate several people, Principal Wang was sitting alone, which shows the difference in status. However, Gu Bai didn’t care about it and plopped down beside him.
Principal Wang rolled his eyes but didn’t mind, and everyone he brought along also considered it perfectly normal.
Then the young people started introducing themselves one by one to Gu Bai.
Without exception, they were all second-generation from the Beijing Circle, and in Hua Country, their status was undoubtedly middle to upper tier. If they were ordinary people, Principal Wang wouldn’t have brought them along.
Different from his initial arrival in Shanghai, when he met Li Zhun, Tian Shu, Zhao Weiwei, and others, his assets were only several tens of millions, relying on a supercar to fit in with them.
But now, Gu Bai’s apparent net worth is billions. With this wealth, not only in Hua Country, but globally, Gu Bai is top-tier. From the first moment they saw Gu Bai, they had already lowered their own status.
Among them, a young man in his twenties named Du Jun was very thoughtful. He introduced himself last, then handed a prepared cigarette to Gu Bai and Principal Wang before giving one to the others.
The social etiquette in Hua Country doesn’t have many flamboyant things. Often, it’s shown in the details.
There were not only these people in the executive lounge but also other hotel guests. According to regulations, smoking is not allowed here, but so-called regulations are set for those within the rules. Even if the Shangri-La’s CEO were here, he wouldn’t say much, and those ordinary guests wouldn’t bother with preaching to them.
"I’ve called everyone here, so just say whatever business you have."
Principal Wang leaned against the sofa and spoke to Gu Bai.
Gu Bai lit his cigarette slowly and steadily.
"I asked Principal to organize this gathering today, but I still appreciate everyone for coming."
"Brother Bai, there’s no need to be polite. You’re Principal’s friend, so naturally, you’re our friend. Calling us over is already giving us face, so there’s really no need to say such things."
"Exactly."
Since Gu Bai didn’t like being called Brother Gu, they directly switched to calling him Brother Bai.
Although age-wise, Gu Bai was likely the youngest among them, no one cared about that detail. The priority of identity always surpasses experience.