Chapter 199: Chapter 169: The Versailles Prince_3
After chatting with Lu Ang for a bit, Gu Bai took out his phone to check the time. The class was already over, and he had no intention of going to the classroom; instead, he headed to the dorm.
The 6002G, worth 20 million yuan, on his wrist had been bought two months ago and was pretty much useless except for showing off. It’s much simpler and clearer to check the time on a phone.
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On the way back to the dorm, regardless of whether they knew Gu Bai or not, people would greet him, and Gu Bai could only respond with a smile to each person. The short journey, extended by the enthusiasm of these classmates, doubled in time.
After chatting with the dorm supervisor for a bit, Gu Bai directly headed to his dorm room.
If there’s anyone in the entire school whose attitude towards him hasn’t changed, it would be this dorm supervisor. She still greeted him with a full smile as before. If she had a daughter, Gu Bai had no doubt she would marry her off to him without hesitation.
Pushing open the dorm door, Gu Bai entered, met with the piercing stares of three eyes, all silent.
A cold sweat immediately dripped from Gu Bai’s forehead. This damn sense of pressure was unlike anything experienced even in the school meeting room.
"Welcome back, President Gu! An esteemed guest indeed!"
Deng Bo was the first to react, quickly causing a ruckus as usual. But this time Lou Xun and Wen Cunming didn’t join in like before; instead, they seemed somewhat reserved, merely smiling at Gu Bai.
Seeing the expressions of the two, Gu Bai pretty much understood the situation.
With his wealth exposed, the gap between him and these roommates widened. Previously, they thought Gu Bai was worth just a few billion and could barely convince themselves. But when Gu Bai’s wealth exceeded over a hundred billion, aside from Deng Bo’s obliviousness, people like Lou Xun and Wen Cunming, who understood social nuances, had already adjusted their positions the moment they heard the news.
Even though he knew what was happening, Gu Bai didn’t take it seriously, closing the dorm room door and smiling as he said, "What is it? Aren’t you excited to see your Emperor return?"
As he spoke, he put his arms around Lou Xun and Wen Cunming’s shoulders.
Feeling the kindness from Gu Bai, both became a bit less reserved.
"If you didn’t come back, we were really going to call you."
"Missed me that much?"
"Missed you? Without you here, who do you think cleaned your bed and desk? Don’t think the student council won’t deduct points just because you’re not around!"
Gu Bai touched the quilt on his bed.
Spotless.
"No need for words of thanks. Let’s not say much; tonight’s expenses are on me, Gu Bai. Make any requests you like!"
"Barbecue stall at the school gate!"
"Approved!"
"Something feels off having a billionaire treat us to barbecue."
Deng Bo, as usual, reacted no differently to Gu Bai’s shift in status.
After chatting a bit, the atmosphere in the dorm gradually warmed up.
Wen Cunming: "Gu Bai, is everything they say online true? Your group really surpassed over a hundred billion?"
Casually grabbing a random snack off the table, he nodded, "More or less. I know less about the company’s assets than those media outlets."
Three thumbs went up simultaneously.
This pretense caught them off guard.
"Is it true that Black Swan Entertainment is a subsidiary of your group?"
"Yeah, didn’t Weibo introduce it that way? A subsidiary under the Black Swan Group."
Hearing Gu Bai’s reply, Wen Cunming nudged Lou Xun next to him and laughed, "Young man, no perception at all; haven’t you seen your big boss yet!"
Gu Bai: "?"
Seeing Gu Bai’s confusion, Deng Bo explained.
"Lou Xun signed up for the qualifiers of the second season of Future Son, passed, and signed a contract with Black Swan Entertainment, so saying you’re his big boss isn’t wrong."
Hearing Deng Bo’s words, Gu Bai put down his snack, looked at Lou Xun, and asked, "Deng Bo is telling the truth?"
Lou Xun nodded a bit sheepishly.
A few months ago, he was just a roommate and classmate; now, within a few months, he’s become his big boss. Even Lou Xun found it hard to accept.
The big reaction from Gu Bai was because, according to the previous life’s trajectory, Lou Xun didn’t join a talent show until after graduation, and that show wasn’t Future Son.
This proves that the butterfly effect truly exists.
Lou Xun’s life trajectory from the past has effectively moved forward by two years.
Seeing Gu Bai deep in thought, Lou Xun couldn’t help but say, "If it’s inappropriate, I’ll just quit? The current contract is just an intention contract, not an artist contract, so there’s no compensation for backing out."
Hearing this, Gu Bai replied helplessly, "Black Swan Entertainment has over a hundred artists now; how could one more not be welcome? I’m thinking of something else, unrelated to you."
After explaining, Gu Bai added, "Later, I’ll call Long Dan Ni to have resources directed towards you. Don’t worry, as long as you’re under my company, I’ll definitely help where I can. After all, we’ve been roommates for almost two years."
"No need, no need, I want to rely on myself."
As Lou Xun finished speaking, Gu Bai rolled his eyes and said, "Have you been drinking too much chicken soup? You really think you can achieve everything you want on your own? There are so many people in Future Son; it’s not lacking in those from proper music schools, and there are plenty better than you. If you rely on yourself, what are you striving for?
If you want to mix in the entertainment industry, you must remember the phrase ’claiming rightful dominance.’ The resources you can snatch, you must compete for. With hundreds of thousands of newcomers entering the entertainment industry each year, what makes you stand out without any special background? Don’t feel uncomfortable; human resources are, in themselves, a reflection of strength."
Hearing Gu Bai’s words, Lou Xun immediately fell silent.
Wen Cunming, a seasoned hand at handling relationships, patted Lou Xun’s shoulder, reassuring, "Gu Bai isn’t wrong. Since you’ve decided in this direction, these are things you’ll need to accept. Every industry has its unspoken rules, and the entertainment industry is much dirtier than others."
After speaking to Lou Xun, Wen Cunming turned to Gu Bai, asking, "Gu Bai, are you done with everything you came back for?"
"I originally planned to return to school for a few peaceful days, but as soon as I got back, I was conscripted and given the main planner and director roles for the school anniversary.
You three, I’m telling you, none of you can escape. You’re all going to be busy with me on the anniversary celebration these days."
"As expected of President Gu, being entrusted with such responsibilities at a young age! Keep it up, I’m rooting for you!"
"Flattery won’t work; none of you are escaping this time."
Saying this, Gu Bai opened his computer on the table.
"Want to play a few rounds?"
"Isn’t it a bit inappropriate in broad daylight..."
Gu Bai: "..."