As the host, Tang Ling personally came to greet Xie Sui, "Brother Xie, please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality. Today, especially to welcome you, I've invited many celebrities to join us."
Xie Sui shook his hand enthusiastically, "Thank you, Young Master Tang. You're too kind. It's a great honor!"
As they boarded the yacht, Xie Sui also saw the legendary Guan Zhizhi. She was even more beautiful than on screen, her face full of youthful radiance, and her figure was also quite voluptuous. No wonder she was the goddess for countless men.
"This is Miss Guan. Mr. Xie came all the way for you. Be sure to have a few more drinks later!"
Tang Ling introduced them, "And this is Mr. Xie Sui, who's been making waves recently. Known as the 'Little Stock God,' it's no ordinary feat to make money in the stock market."
Guan Zhizhi extended her hand, "Mr. Xie, I've heard so much about you. I didn't expect you to be so young and handsome."
"Miss Guan, you are the true embodiment of heavenly beauty, capable of toppling nations. It is my honor to have the chance to meet you. I'll be smiling in my dreams tonight."
Du Feiyang said foolishly, "You'll dream about her? Is it that exaggerated?"
Xie Sui looked at him meaningfully, throwing an arm around his shoulder like a close friend, "Naturally, one must appreciate beauty. A beauty like this appears perhaps once in a few hundred years. Meeting her is not just luck. You don't understand Miss Guan's charm; what I'm saying is by no means an exaggeration."
"Really?"
Du Feiyang was very curious. Xie Sui wasn't a lecherous man, so why was he so taken with Guan Zhizhi? And his gaze was so strange.
Guan Zhizhi smiled, "Mr. Xie is too flattering. I'll excuse myself first; it's too sunny outside."
"Miss Guan, please feel free."
Xie Sui watched her leave, unbothered by her cool attitude. She associated with the first generation of the wealthy; he, a newcomer who had just made a name for himself, wasn't worth her effort to curry favor with.
Du Feiyang sighed, "If she were a third or fourth-rate star, I could help you get her. But the person behind this woman is very powerful. I wouldn't dare touch her. Forget about it; look for someone else."
Xie Sui: "Am I the kind of person who acts on lust? Beauties are for admiration; looking is beneficial for body and mind, and it pleases the mood. But in a real relationship, you'll find that the more beautiful they are, the harder they are to manage. Why ruin a good life and seek unhappiness for yourself? Let's drink!"
"You think that way? You scared me."
Xie Sui: "I'm already a father of four. If you ask me, my wife is the best woman in the world. Everyone else is just a fleeting beauty, not even worth a strand of my wife's hair. Don't even think about making me commit a mistake. My wife gets jealous easily, and if she gets angry, I'll have you take the blame. Let me warn you, she hits hard and is very strong. Someone like you would be dealt with by just one of her hands."
Du Feiyang was speechless, "You're still a henpecked husband, and you seem proud of it. You're truly a disgrace to manhood."
Xie Sui: "You're still young and don't understand marriage. To find a woman you love, start a family, have her willing to have your children, and those children are yours – that's a blessing cultivated over eight lifetimes. Be content. Don't believe me? Ask the women on this boat to propose. See if anyone dares to marry you?"
Du Feiyang didn't believe him. He had countless female acquaintances; surely he could find one willing to marry him.
So, Du Feiyang, holding his wine glass, went around asking, "Are you willing to marry me?"
The beauties looked at him as if he were a patient, none of them taking him seriously, and none of them agreed. Du Feiyang was dejected. Was he such a failure? None of these women were willing to marry him?
Xie Sui was busy socializing and making connections. Wherever he was, laughter was constant, and few people disliked him. Having lived two lifetimes, Xie Sui was adept at socializing and could easily handle these young masters.
Guan Zhizhi thought Xie Sui would pester her, especially since he had shown the same kind of interest in her as all other men.
However, Xie Sui only greeted her at the beginning, then chatted with the other young masters, not even glancing at her. This made Guan Zhizhi feel somewhat indignant.
At lunchtime, Xie Sui ate casually and felt a bit sleepy. He found a place to take a nap and rest.
A scent of fragrance wafted over, and someone appeared beside him. Xie Sui opened his eyes and glanced over. It was Guan Zhizhi.
"Miss Guan, is there something?"
"Can't I talk to you if there's nothing? Mr. Xie, I'm starting to be a little curious about you. Would you like to have a couple of drinks with me?"
Xie Sui yawned, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Guan, but I'm very sleepy right now and not in the mood for drinking. Perhaps another time."
Guan Zhizhi: "You're rejecting me? Mr. Xie, are you trying to play hard to get?"
Xie Sui: "..."
Just as the news reported, this Miss Guan was indeed very proud, even arrogant and self-willed, often described as using her beauty to her advantage. Xie Sui kept his distance from such women. He raised his hands, "Miss Guan, you've truly misunderstood. I didn't mean anything of the sort. I admit I admire you, but it's only admiration. I'm well aware of my own status, and Miss Guan, you wouldn't look favorably upon me. Let me put it this way: I admire you like I admire a famous painting, a delicate piece of porcelain, or a beautiful vase. It brings me joy to look at them, but my financial capacity is limited, so I can only feast my eyes."
Guan Zhizhi said displeasedly, "You're calling me a vase?"
"No, Miss Guan is a vase with depth."
Xie Sui didn't want to antagonize her. Women were troublesome.
Unfortunately, Guan Zhizhi belonged to the type that becomes more interested when rejected. The more indifferent Xie Sui was, the more curious she became. No man had ever refused her direct invitation.
"Mr. Xie..."
Seeing her determined expression, Xie Sui yawned and stood up, "I'm going to my room to rest. Please excuse me."
He couldn't even get a short nap. Xie Sui decided to find a guest room and sleep soundly. He wouldn't do anything meaningless on a rare day off.
He slept for quite a while in the guest room. When he opened his eyes, it was already evening. Xie Sui felt refreshed and went out to find a restroom.
Dazedly opening the bathroom door, he saw a large backside. He yelled in shock, "Holy hell, what is that!"
A commotion ensued from within. Xie Sui then realized two people were seeking pleasure in there. Angrily, he closed the door, "What kind of hobby is this? Is it that comfortable in here? Does it smell good? Hurry up, I need to pee!"
He didn't back down. It wasn't his fault; why should he hold it in?
The man and woman in fright stumbled out. The woman had long hair covering her face. Xie Sui didn't pay much attention. But as he turned, he suddenly felt the woman's chin looked familiar.
While relieving himself, he thought that if it looked familiar, he must have seen her before. He might not have photographic memory, but he was good at remembering people.
After washing his hands, he suddenly slapped his forehead, "Damn it, isn't that so-and-so?"