Chapter 80: Wooden Man
The night view of the capital is truly beautiful.
It gives one the feeling of a dreamlike fantasy, with wide roads, towering skyscrapers, and brilliant, colorful lights... All these elements come together to form a truly beautiful scene.
"It is indeed the capital," Gao Fei exclaimed, "the scenery is simply enchanting."
"Brother Fei, I strongly suggest you stay in the capital," proposed Lu Hao, who was driving, glancing back. "Then we can see each other every day! If you're willing, you can live at my place. If not, I'll buy you a big villa."
"Stay in the capital?" Gao Fei shook his head slightly, "Although it's nice here, it does not belong to me."
"Why not?" Lu Hao asked, puzzled.
"Because the weather here isn't good," Gao Fei let out a statement that frustrated Lu Hao. "And the population is too dense, life's pace is super fast... Living here... the pressure is huge."
"..." Lu Hao curled his lip, "True, the weather in the capital isn't good, and it's densely populated with high living pressure, but there are also many advantages. For instance, the capital is very prosperous, there are many opportunities to make money, and the quality of people is relatively high. Occasionally, you can even see some famous figures..."
"Enough said," Gao Fei gestured with his hand, "no matter what you say, I won't stay in the capital."
"We have different paths and cannot plan as one," Lu Hao sighed.
The luxurious sports car sped down the highway, drawing the attention of numerous people. The car that Lu Hao was driving was a limited-edition Ferrari, with a price tag reaching tens of millions, something beyond the reach of ordinary people.
"Screech!"
The sports car stopped.
"We're here," Lu Hao said as he pushed open the car door and got out.
Following right behind, Gao Fei also stepped out from the car. He looked up and saw a sports stadium across the street that was quite large, with a sign at the entrance reading, "Tonight, the famous movie star Meng Xiaoyu will hold her solo concert here."
"Meng Xiaoyu?" Gao Fei felt the name sounded familiar. Oh, right, she starred in several popular TV series recently, pretty and with a great figure, but he hadn't expected Meng Xiaoyu to be a singer as well.
"Let's go, let's head in," Lu Hao pulled Gao Fei with him into the stadium.
"Meng Xiaoyu, we love you!"
"We absolutely adore you!"
"Meng Xiaoyu, you are the goddess of my heart!"
...
As soon as they entered the stadium, they were met with a huge wave of shouting. Looking around, it was a sea of people, each person wielding a glow stick, waving them while shouting loudly, their excitement was incredible, as if pumped with hormones.
"Meng Xiaoyu is really popular," Gao Fei noted.
"Of course," Lu Hao laughed, "Meng Xiaoyu is now a national goddess, an idol for all young men and ladies."
"What about you? Are you also a fan of Meng Xiaoyu?" asked Gao Fei.
"Me?" Lu Hao grinned, "I do appreciate Meng Xiaoyu, but I'm not exactly a fan of hers…" At this point, Lu Hao added, "To ordinary people, Meng Xiaoyu is out of reach, untouchable. But to me, Meng Xiaoyu is not so lofty. With just a word from me, she would have to obediently dine with me, pouring wine for me."
"That makes sense," Gao Fei nodded, "For scions like you, those female stars are just playthings, to be toyed with at your will."
"It's not as exaggerated as you say," Lu Hao shook his head, "some female stars do come from substantial backgrounds, even I wouldn't dare to mess with them."
"Oh? There are people you don't dare to touch?" Gao Fei looked surprised, "Who? Who has that kind of power?"
Lu Hao whispered a few names, all widely recognized superstars.
"How deep are their backgrounds?" Gao Fei inquired.
"Very deep," Lu Hao stated, "Behind them stand some powerful figures with great reach, not ones I can afford to offend." Perhaps feeling this admission was somewhat embarrassing, Lu Hao added another sentence: "If it really came down to it, I wouldn't be afraid of them, it's just there's no need, we have to give some face since we all run into each other in usual circles."
"Thump thump thump…"
Just then, a piercing blast of music came from ahead.
"The concert is about to start," Lu Hao, pulling Gao Fei along, arrived at the VIP seats and they both took their places. The so-called VIP seats referred to the first row, where one could see the stage more clearly. Don't underestimate these VIP seats; people without a certain status couldn't take them.
"Young Master Lu, you're here too," someone greeted Lu Hao from the side.
"Rubbish! If you can be here, why can't I?" Lu Hao glared, rolling his eyes.
"Look at you! Just casually asking you and you get all fiery. So dull."
"That's just my temper. If you don't like it, close your eyes," Lu Hao retorted.
"Fine, as if I didn't say anything."
...
Gao Fei chuckled to himself. This Lu Hao really had a foul mouth, quick to insult people, but luckily his family had deep connections, otherwise he'd surely be in big trouble.
"Dong dong dong..."
Beautiful music echoed on the stage, and a woman walked out from backstage, her long hair elegantly tied up, wearing a pure white long dress, with willow-shaped eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, and a petite nose above which sat a pair of rosy lips. Her skin was fair and glowing, and her figure was slender.
She stood there, attracting many people's attention—she was Meng Xiaoyu, the new national goddess.
Gao Fei nodded inwardly. Meng Xiaoyu was indeed beautiful, and any normal man would like her.
The most important point was that Meng Xiaoyu was very self-respecting. Having been in the industry for many years, she had never had any negative news reported about her, which was extremely rare. Some celebrities would deliberately do outrageous things to attract the public's attention for publicity, but Meng Xiaoyu never did so.
She had always been known for her innocence. Beautiful, kind, and pure—that was everyone's assessment of Meng Xiaoyu.
As soon as Meng Xiaoyu appeared, the venue erupted. Many people shouted at the top of their lungs, shouting Meng Xiaoyu's name and expressing their adoration. Some young men even wanted to rush onto the stage for a closer encounter with Meng Xiaoyu but were stopped by the security guards.
The organizers had anticipated this, so they had arranged a large number of security guards. These guards surrounded the stage, making sure no one could get near Meng Xiaoyu.
"Thank you all for coming to my concert," Meng Xiaoyu began to speak, her voice soft and pleasant, "Today, I will sing a total of eighteen songs, all of which I composed myself. I hope you all will enjoy them."
"We love them, we love them!"
"Xiaoyu, whatever you sing, we love it!"
"Yes, love it!!!"
...
A group of people shouted loudly.
"The first song is called 'Whisper Softly,' which I composed a few months ago." After announcing the song's title, Meng Xiaoyu began to sing. She was beautiful, and her singing was even more lovely. As Meng Xiaoyu started to sing, the audience was silenced, wide-eyed and all ears, listening quietly.
"Hey, Brother Fei, not bad, huh, Meng Xiaoyu?" Lu Hao leaned over, smiling and asked.
"Not bad," Gao Fei nodded. "She's pretty, sings well, and knows how to adjust the atmosphere. Her fame is no fluke."
"Brother Fei, if you like her, I can have her keep you company," Lu Hao said with a laugh.
"What do you mean?"
"If you agree, I can have Meng Xiaoyu spend the night with you."
"No need, I'm not interested."
"Not interested? You just said Meng Xiaoyu was good."
"Meng Xiaoyu is good, but I don't want to get involved with her," Gao Fei said flatly.
"It's just for one night. At dawn, you go your separate ways, and if you want to stay in touch, just make a phone call. If not, then forget it," said Lu Hao.
"Do you do this often?" Gao Fei turned, his gaze intense as he stared at Lu Hao.
"No... not often..." Lu Hao shook his head, "Only when I see someone I like... that's when I make a move..." He paused, then added, "They are willing. I've never forced them."
"Never forced them?" Gao Fei snorted softly. "Would those female celebrities accompany you if they weren't wary of your status?"
"It's not like that. They mainly want to build a relationship with me, so that I will look out for them in the future."
"Okay, enough explanations. I'm not blaming you, I just want to remind you: even if humans forget, heaven watches. Do too many bad things, and you'll receive retribution."
"Brother Fei, you've really misunderstood me. I..."
"Shut up, I don't want to hear you talk right now."
"Brother Fei..."
"Shut up! Quietly listen to the music!"
...
Lu Hao felt aggrieved inside. He had recommended Meng Xiaoyu to Gao Fei simply to let Gao Fei have a good time, but Gao Fei wasn't appreciative at all. Not only was Gao Fei unappreciative, but he also gave Lu Hao a scolding, which was incredibly frustrating.
No, once the concert was over, he would have to find a woman to vent his frustration! If he didn't vent this anger inside, it would do him harm.
Two hours later.
The concert ended.
Meng Xiaoyu bowed to everyone, then left the stage. As she departed, chaos ensued in the venue; many young people shouted loudly, asking Meng Xiaoyu to come back and continue singing, for they had not had enough. Despite their strong protest, they couldn't change the outcome.
"Let's go, let's head back," Gao Fei stood up and walked towards the exit.
Lu Hao hurriedly followed, "Brother Fei, are you really not considering it? Once this chance is gone, there won't be another. Meng Xiaoyu hasn't left yet. If you change your mind..."
"I'm tired, I want to go back to sleep," Gao Fei replied rigidly. It wasn't that he was trying to be noble; he genuinely found such things distasteful. It's normal for a man to like a woman, but one should never force himself upon a woman, as that is despicable.
"Alright, let's go home," Lu Hao said reluctantly, his mouth twitching. In his eyes, Gao Fei was just a blockhead—an insensitive, fun-hating block of wood. Lu Hao had already decided that after dropping Gao Fei off at home, he would find a place to have a good time and unwind.
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