As the group departed from the manor, Chek rushed back.
"Mr. Guo, work can commence here in less than two days."
"There's no need to be so rushed. Our gold mine can still be exploited for a while longer; money isn't something you can earn infinitely."
"Who would complain about having too much money? While the weather is good, we can mine more. Once the rainy season arrives, it will be difficult to mine."
"You handle that. I've given you my mother's account. Just remember to transfer the money to that account on time from now on."
"No problem, Mr. Guo."
"These people here have taken quite a few good things from you. You can deduct it directly from my share of the profits upon your return," Guo Xuyang said.
"You're being too formal. We haven't even given you much for the gold mine you found for us. Moreover, I feel very bad for not having hosted your relatives properly."
"Very well. Inform me after this gold mine has been exploited for three months, and I will provide you with the address. This way, it won't delay the work schedule."
"Why must we wait for three months?"
"The gold mine we are currently exploiting can last for at least another three months. You can then directly send the people here to that location."
"I understand, Mr. Guo. Safe travels."
Chek escorted Guo Xuyang and the others to the manor's entrance before returning. He now had unwavering faith in Guo Xuyang's words. If Guo Xuyang said it could be exploited for another three months, then it certainly could. In these three months, several hundred tons could still be mined. The thought alone was exhilarating. This was legitimate gold.
It wasn't just Chek who was excited; everyone who had come with Guo Xuyang was thrilled. Each person carried large bags and luggage, filled to the brim. Even Wu Shangqing and Guo Yiyu had bought quite a few specialty items. They might not have been expensive, but they were very unique. They planned to take them back to distribute among their relatives and friends.
The most impressive were Leng Bingbing and Liu Xiaofei, along with four other women. Each of them had purchased a gold ingot weighing ten kilograms. Consequently, carrying them proved quite strenuous for the five women, but they were happy despite the effort. In China, jewelry sets exceeding one kilogram were rare. The gold ingots they were carrying could be fashioned into ten or eight sets of jewelry, which would surely impress relatives and friends when gifted. Since they had married Guo Xuyang, they were considered his people, and a little bit of wealth was perfectly acceptable.
Although they found the gold ingots heavy to carry, no one stepped forward to help. The group of seven also kept their distance. They knew that these were Guo Xuyang's wives, and offering unsolicited help could lead to misunderstandings. Fortunately, the parking spot for the cars was not too far from the plane. Upon boarding, Leng Bingbing and the others exclaimed how exhausted they were.
With three women, a lively scene was guaranteed, and with over thirty women on the plane, it was even more so. Guo Xuyang, overwhelmed by their chatter, retreated to the back to sit with Wu Youzhi, Lu Liang, Pi Xiaoqian, and others.
"You've been out and about every day these past two days; it's hard to even find a moment to share a drink with you," Wu Youzhi said.
"Are your wife and Xu Liping getting along?" Guo Xuyang whispered, glancing forward.
"They're doing alright. They're both women; once they get past their initial reservations, things will be fine."
"President Wu, you truly have a way with people."
"Are you complimenting me or putting me down? Your women far outnumber mine, don't they?"
"You and I are different. You've brought them in discreetly. I've brought mine in openly."
"As if you're so sought after."
"You're not wrong; that's exactly the case."
"President Wu, ignore him. He's a demon; there's no reasoning with him," Pi Xiaoqian interjected.
"Hey Fatty, we shouldn't do this. What is this, burning the bridge after crossing it?"
"What do you mean, burning the bridge? I'm just stating the facts. Tell me, aren't you a demon? You have a crowd of women, yet more still flock to you. What's the deal with that woman, Xiya? She went out and brought back another one. And that profit sharing, brother, I work my fingers to the bone all year and only earn so little. The day they talked about profit sharing, I was so tempted to tie you up. If I couldn't beat you, I definitely would have!"
"Stop being sour grapes. Wang Yu is perfectly fine; why are you still looking for more?"
"Tch." The few of them all gave Guo Xuyang the middle finger. They had seen people with thick skin, but never one as thick as him.
"Can we not be so biased? When we look for women, it's considered having eyes for more, but when you bring woman after woman home, it's perfectly reasonable?" Pi Xiaoqian said indignantly.
"Exactly, being too boastful easily breeds envy and hatred," Lu Liang chimed in, joining the fun.
Seeing that he was about to incite a riot, Guo Xuyang quickly said, "Brothers, I'm also living in dire straits. You have to consider that enjoying the company of multiple women is a form of happiness. If you were constantly being watched by a dozen or even dozens of women, you'd understand my difficulties. Doesn't it feel like a little sheep being stared at by a big bad wolf?"
His words made them feel better. Guo Xuyang was right. There's a saying: "There are only oxen that die from exhaustion, never land that is tilled too much." Another saying goes: "Thirty is like a wolf, forty like a tiger, fifty sits and sucks the earth." Although these women were only in their early twenties, they were in the prime of exploring life. It was fortunate that Guo Xuyang had a body of iron; otherwise, he would have died long ago. This was no exaggeration. Since gaining his special abilities, Guo Xuyang's kidneys had become increasingly robust. Furthermore, his "second brother" also grew daily, as if born specifically for these women. Previously, Guo Xuyang's "little brother" was just at a normal level. But as his number of women increased, his "little brother" also grew. Even an iron-clad body couldn't withstand the onslaught of these women. Fortunately, these women weren't overly greedy, allowing Guo Xuyang occasional opportunities to "steal a bite." Last night, that tall and leggy girl, Belle, had drained him completely. After only a few sentences, Guo Xuyang leaned back against the seat and fell asleep.
"See? That's the advantage of having many women. You can fall asleep anytime, anywhere," Lu Liang remarked with a smile.
"It's mainly because there's no lamb soup to replenish him," Pi Xiaoqian said.
"Lamb soup doesn't help; I didn't prepare oysters for him this morning," Wu Youzhi said.
"What lamb soup, oysters?" Xu Dahai, not knowing the situation, asked.
"That's a long story," Pi Xiaoqian began to elaborate. He recounted Guo Xuyang's embarrassing stories, embellished with details he'd heard from Lu Liang, leaving Xu Dahai stunned. He hadn't realized Guo Xuyang was so formidable. In fact, he had been awestruck during the wedding ceremony in Paris. That day was practically Guo Xuyang's showcase, and they were merely supporting actors. Of course, for him, it was just about joining the fun. Upon returning home, he would have to host a grand banquet. After all, he was a prominent figure in his family.