It’s a little past five in the evening.
The three of them took two Rolls-Royce Cullinans and several business cars, arranged by the hotel’s concierge, to Ponza Island on Rome’s west coast.
Considering the three of them, in case someone leaves early, one car might be a hassle, so they spent an extra 1,000 Euros for an additional car.
No wonder they say all roads lead to Rome; a journey of nearly a hundred kilometers takes only about two hours with the convenient traffic around Rome.
Gu Bai pushed open the car door, gazing at the crystal-clear sea, the intoxicating scenery, and the leisurely atmosphere. The two-hour car ride was no longer something to complain about.
Led by Principal Wang, they registered at the central office near the Colosseum and took a shuttle specifically for guests, arriving directly at Ponza Island’s dock.
This is a private dock with strict security. Presumably, the party host gave prior instructions, so Principal Wang just said a few words to the security at the entrance and was let through.
Once inside, the party had already begun. The dock was already crowded with people. Besides the blond, blue-eyed Westerners, Gu Bai was surprised to see many Eastern faces as well. Most were models in various swimsuits and waiters carrying trays of drinks.
Several yachts were docked at the shore, crowded with people, as laughter floated continuously in the air.
"Let’s go, let’s greet my classmate first."
After inquiring with a waiter, Principal Wang turned to the two and said.
Upon meeting the party host, Gu Bai didn’t feel like he was a conglomerate heir, more like an overweight nerd from abroad.
He had brown hair, was about 1.7 meters tall, but definitely weighed more than 80 kilograms. His large belly stretched his expensive suit into an arc, and up close, his face was speckled with freckles.
Wes Rossi, upon seeing Principal Wang, immediately let go of the bikini-clad model in his arms and walked over.
"Wang, long time no see!"
"Long time no see, Wes."
The two men warmly hugged each other.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Principal Wang introduced Gu Bai and Qin Fen to him.
Being in line to inherit a conglomerate, Wes was certainly no fool. For the son of Hua Country’s richest man to introduce someone so formally, these two must not be ordinary people in Hua Country. He instantly embraced them warmly as well.
Sitting on a huge sofa, Principal Wang and Wes chatted, while Gu Bai and Qin Fen, unfamiliar with the crowd, seldom chimed in, speaking quietly about the party and occasionally commenting on a passing attractive woman.
After a while, a white man dressed as a waiter whispered something in Wes’s ear, prompting Wes to stand up.
"Hey friends, the party is now officially starting. Let’s now enjoy the passion from our Italy.
This isn’t just any party. I’ve invited numerous world-class models and stars from the Italian film industry. I’m sure you can find your own share of men’s joy at this party."
Saying this, his freckled face hinted a smile at Gu Bai and the others, then he went to announce the start of the party.
After Wes left, Principal Wang also stood up, heading towards the center of the party, explaining to Gu Bai and Qin Fen as he walked, "Don’t be fooled by Wes’s ordinary looks; he’s a true Italian aristocrat. Rossi is one of Italy’s noble surnames.
Moreover, their family’s business spans across Italy. Although they don’t have any internationally renowned enterprises, their accumulated assets probably exceed 20 billion Euros. Unlike stock market assets, this is tangible physical property. Don’t be deceived by my father’s claim of having 30 billion dollars in assets. That’s fictional. If Wanda collapses, it’s all over. There’s a big difference between us and these European conglomerates with centuries of accumulation."
Gu Bai listened to Principal Wang’s self-deprecating words without taking them seriously. Although what he said made sense, he doubted Wanda would collapse. Gu Bai could believe that Ah Li and Tencent might, but not Wanda.
The biggest difference between a physical industry and an internet industry is the number of jobs they provide. A giant in the physical industry like Wanda simply can’t topple over quickly.
Arriving at the party center,
Wes was announcing the start of the party in Italian, which Gu Bai couldn’t understand. So, he took a glass of champagne from a waiter’s tray, passing the time idly.
Suddenly, after a round of applause, everyone, both men and women, turned their eyes toward Gu Bai and the others. Meanwhile, Wes on stage switched to speaking English.
"These three are friends from the distant Eastern Hua Country. I hope you can make them feel the passion from our ancient Italy!
And now, I declare the party officially open! Everyone, freely unleash your inner hormones!"
Some models invited to the party instantly grew interested. They were well aware of their roles in such a party; Wes’s special introduction indicated that these three Easterners couldn’t be simple people.
After announcing the start of the party, Wes stepped down from the stage, with many models and stars gathering around him like the moon surrounded by stars.
Seemingly reluctant to part with the beauties around him, Wes raised his glass toward the three from afar without further acknowledgment.
The three of them briefly discussed and decided to split up, starting to truly enjoy the party.
Gu Bai, attending such an occasion for the first time, didn’t quite know how to adapt, so he quietly sat by, sipping his drink, and watched the passing models.
However, most of the women didn’t quite match his taste. Though their figures were indeed stunning, even without a scoring system, Gu Bai himself could only rate them around seventy to eighty out of a hundred.
As Gu Bai searched for prey meeting his standards, a brown-haired, elegantly dressed woman in evening attire approached him.
The white woman smiled and greeted Gu Bai. Google seaʀᴄh 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵~𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖~𝙣𝙚𝙩
Gu Bai raised his head, glanced at her, and responded with a smile as well.
From the attire at the party, one could discern the identity of these women.
Those showing off their bodies in swimsuits were undoubtedly various types of models, while those in gowns were mostly invited stars from Italy, like actors and singers.
"My name is Matilda De Angelis, what’s your name, handsome?"
Upon seeing her introduction, Gu Bai replied, "Gu Bai."
To be honest, Gu Bai wasn’t really interested in her. As someone who values looks, Matilda in front of him couldn’t make Gu Bai’s heart flutter, so his tone was a bit bland and perfunctory.
"Are you from Hua Country?"
Upon hearing this, Matilda’s eyes lit up, and she picked up a nearby glass and raised it towards Gu Bai, "Mind having a drink with me?"
Though he didn’t like her, he understood the basic manners at least.
After clinking glasses, Matilda naturally sat next to Gu Bai and smiled, "I really like Hua Country. I once went there with the crew during a movie shoot, it’s truly a magical place, so beautiful."
Listening to her praise, Gu Bai found it amusing internally. Luckily, she didn’t go develop in Hua Country; otherwise, with just this sentence, she’d have hit the wealth code. After all, some ordinary foreigners in Hua Country post-"I love Hua Country" and gain a lot of fans.
"Are you an actress?"
"Yes, but not very famous."
Matilda was very cheerful, spread her hands, and said self-deprecatingly.
Looking at her face, Gu Bai seemed to remember, "Italian Racing Car?"
Hearing his words, Matilda said with a surprised look, "You’ve seen this movie?"
Gu Bai likes to watch movies when he’s free. He had watched the movie "Italian Racing Car" starring Matilda before; it was just that so much time had passed, he’d mostly forgotten about it. Seeing Matilda’s face now brought back the memory.
"Of course, I really movie."
Because Gu Bai and the others were introduced so grandly by Wes, Matilda speculated that these three people from Hua Country must have extraordinary identities, hoping to see if there’s a chance to connect, after all, in Italy, she’s just a minor celebrity, many resources must be fought for by herself.
With a topic, Matilda instantly became enthusiastic, constantly probing Gu Bai’s identity in her words.
Gu Bai took a moment to check her attributes, and was shocked, his only bit of interest instantly vanished.
"Name: Matilda De Angelis
A health value of 61, which was the lowest value among all the women Gu Bai knew, couldn’t help but make him lament internally that foreigners really know how to play.
Originally, he was considering trying out foreign flavor since domestic celebrities were temporarily unapproachable, but knowing Matilda’s attributes made him eager to stay as far away from her as possible.
He who was seeming to have a good conversation suddenly turned cold, occasionally responding indifferently to Matilda’s conversations.
And Matilda, experienced in the entertainment circle, almost mastered the skill of reading people and observing words, also noticed Gu Bai’s change. Although she didn’t know why, she wasn’t fixated on Gu Bai either; she politely bid farewell and left with her glass.
After this incident, Gu Bai became more cautious in selecting his targets.
Going abroad, better not bring back some foreign specialties.
Like AIDS, no big deal.
Suddenly, Gu Bai saw a slender figure breaking away from the surrounding crowd, heading towards him.
When she got closer, Gu Bai was momentarily stunned upon seeing that face, but soon snapped back to reality. Although he didn’t show a slobbering look, he was undeniably amazed, no wonder she still garnered so much attention at this party full of blooming flowers.
"Hello, my name is Dasha Talan, a Russian, can I get to know you?"
A melodious and pleasant self-introduction came from Dasha’s mouth.