"Sigh, the joy of the wealthy is beyond imagination!" Fang Jueyu couldn't have imagined before that a star, considered a "goddess" by many, would throw herself at him. But now, it seemed like a very ordinary thing, and maybe he'd get used to it if it happened more often.
After blowing in the cold wind for an hour, Fang Jueyu returned to the party. Everyone was still chatting and drinking, as it was too early to do any questionable activities. The required socializing was still in order.
Hilton, Arnold, and Slim were gathered together, laughing and talking about something.
"Mr. Fang! You're back?" The three of them immediately gave Fang Jueyu meaningful smiles when they saw him.
Fang Jueyu was too lazy to explain, as such things seemed completely normal in their eyes.
"Tsk tsk tsk, young people will be young!" Hilton said enviously, "I wish I were your age!"
"Hahahahaha!" Arnold laughed, "Drink more goji berry tea to nourish yourself; that's how people in Huaxia maintain their health now."
"Come on, you're laughing at me, but who came back the earliest? Wasn't it you?"
Fang Jueyu found it amusing. These big shots from the Forbes list nearly came to blows over just a few minutes. But it wasn't hard to understand; after all, it was a matter of men's pride.
Fang Jueyu felt a bit guilty; if they knew he spent the past hour munching on fruit in the orchard, they'd laugh their heads off.
When world-class tycoons gathered, the conversation naturally wasn't just about women. They had more money than they could spend in a lifetime, so they pursued the thrill of business achievements.
Fang Jueyu, who knew next to nothing about business, still gained a lot from listening in on their conversations.
In a room of the castle, Prince Jenas was with a European star. He wasn't a loyal type. Although he pursued Princess Silet, it didn't prevent him from enjoying temporary pleasure and benefits with others.
His phone vibrated on the bedside table.
"Prince Jenas, your phone!" the gorgeous star heard the phone vibrating.
"Later!" Jenas didn't care whose call it was. If it interrupted his good time, that was a major issue.
However, the interruption dampened his interest. After finishing up quickly, he picked up the phone, seeing that it was his father, Prince Ge'er, calling.
"Strange, why is Father calling so late?" Jenas had moved out after coming of age. He managed part of the family's enterprises and wasn't too closely connected with the family.
"Father, what do you need me for?" Although Jenas was somewhat brash, he was very timid in front of his father. Prince Ge'er was a proper military man, his iron-blooded aura something that a half-hearted soldier like Jenas, who had trained in the army for only two years, could never match.
"How dare you ask what's wrong?" Prince Ge'er began cursing, "Where did you go today? Did you offend someone?"
Just now, the King of the Sailuoke Kingdom had called, furious, asking for an explanation. The price of oil imported from the Saudi Kingdom had doubled overnight, and it was somehow related to his son, Jenas. Although the Saudi side hadn't explicitly stated the reason, it was easy to guess why.
"I attended a banquet hosted by Queen Isha'er today." Jenas didn't give a thought to his earlier conflict with Fang Jueyu. After all, Fang Jueyu's exploits were only famous in Huaxia, and Jenas didn't pay much attention to Huaxia matters, thinking Fang Jueyu was just an ordinary rich man from there.
"What happened? Why are you so angry?" Jenas sensed the fury in Prince Ge'er's voice.
"How dare you ask what's wrong? Did you offend someone?" Prince Ge'er nearly roared, "The King just told me that the price of Saudi oil exports to our country has doubled! Did you offend someone from the Saudi Kingdom?"
"Saudi Kingdom? No, I didn't," Jenas was baffled. Although there were a few nobles from the Saudi Kingdom at the banquet, he hadn't interacted with them at all.
Moreover, he was well aware that the Saudi Kingdom controlled the energy lifeline of the Sailote Kingdom, so he wouldn't be foolish enough to offend them.
"Then what's going on? Think carefully!"
"If you must ask whom I offended, I did have a minor conflict with a wimp from Huaxia over Princess Silet today." On reflection, it seemed his only conflict was with that Huaxia man earlier.
"But it doesn't make sense. How could a Huaxia man get the Saudi Kingdom to arbitrarily raise our oil import prices?" Jenas couldn't believe Fang Jueyu had such power.
"I don't care what's going on!" Prince Ge'er intensified his tone. The Saudis specifically mentioned Jenas in connection with this matter, and they weren't the type to joke about such things. "If you can't resolve this, I will disown you from the family from now on!"
Before Jenas could argue, Prince Ge'er hung up the phone immediately.
"How is it possible! How could that Huaxia monkey have such capabilities?" Jenas suddenly remembered something Fang Jueyu said before leaving.
"Prince Jenas, when the time comes to ask for my help, don't forget to bring some sincerity."
Jenas vividly remembered the confident smile on Fang Jueyu's face when he said this.
Being disowned from the family was no small matter. Jenas owed everything—his wealth, fame, and status—to his family. Without them, his future would be bleak.
Moreover, due to his forceful arrogance, he had offended many over the years. Without his family's protection, the consequences…
"I must go find him!" Jenas thought, quickly dressing. This matter needed resolving fast. Though he was reluctant, he had to swallow his pride.
"Prince Jenas, what's wrong?" the star on the bed said coyly.
Unfortunately, Jenas didn't spare her a glance. For him, there could be countless women, but he'd never forget what made everything possible. He dressed, opened the door, and left without hesitation.
At this time, Fang Jueyu was soaking blissfully in a crystal bathtub, having drunk a little red wine, making his head feel a bit woozy.
"Young Master, Prince Jenas of the Sailote Kingdom is looking for you!" Zhuang Ying knocked on Fang Jueyu's bathroom door, curious how Fang Jueyu got involved with someone from the Silloge Kingdom.
"Oh, he's here?" Fang Jueyu smiled slightly. It seemed the reaction from the Sailote Kingdom was rather quick. "Did he come alone?"
"Yes, he came alone."
"No, I mean did he bring anything? Like gifts or something?"
"He came empty-handed." Zhuang Ying was even more puzzled.
"Damn, coming to apologize empty-handed?" Fang Jueyu muttered under his breath, "He's playing games with me, huh?"
Fang Jueyu said unceremoniously, "Then tell him I'm busy!"