How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

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"You must be the most successful one from our high school class 7 by now, right?"

Listening to these words filled with either envy or flattery, Gu Heng gradually remembered these people...

They were all classmates from back then...

Hearing the flattery, Gu Heng just gave them a faint smile as a greeting, not showing much enthusiasm.

The relationship between classmates is the least valuable in the spectrum of human connections, and having returned to the village for these few days, Gu Heng had grown tired of putting on airs.

But they didn't care...

It's human nature to be drawn to power and success...

Even though Gu Heng seemed so detached, people still crowded around him, trying to rub shoulders with him...

For a while, Li Feng, the supposed star of today, was left out in the cold...

But he didn't mind at all.

Listening to the cost-free flattery being heaped on Gu Heng, Li Feng genuinely felt happy for him...

Many of them didn't believe Gu Heng could afford a Bentley, but no one voiced their doubts, resulting in unified, harmonious praise.

This was the norm... In social interactions, only idiots with no EQ would openly question others. Normal people would either stay indifferent or participate in sycophancy, lifting you higher when everyone else does.

And they'll be the first to kick you when you're downed by others.

Suddenly, someone spotted Li Mengxue getting out of the passenger seat and quickly someone exclaimed, "Holy shit, Li Mengxue?

I remember you two dated in high school, it's been seven years. You guys must be close to having your wedding right?

Li Mengxue is still so beautiful, Gu Heng, you lucky bastard!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Heng, who had been quietly listening in, finally spoke up.

"Don't talk nonsense, I have a girlfriend.

I broke up with Li Mengxue almost six years ago, she's the bridesmaid today, and I just gave her a ride here."

The person who misstepped with flattery could only offer an awkward smile in response...

As for Li Mengxue, upon hearing Gu Heng's firm denial, she could only walk away with a forced, open-minded smile while mingling with the crowd...

At this moment, a red BMW drove from afar, stirring up a trail of dust before coming to a smooth stop outside the courtyard, drawing everyone's attention.

The car window slowly rolled down...

Lin Ran's exquisitely beautiful face was revealed to everyone...

Li Mengxue, previously praised by everyone, was not even on the same level...

She was completely overshadowed…

As everyone was quietly speculating who Lin Ran was, her cool voice suddenly broke the silence.

"Gu Heng, get in."

Gu Heng felt grateful at her words...

If she hadn't arrived in such a timely manner, he would probably have been annoyed to death by these old classmates whose names he couldn't even recall...

He then tossed his car keys to Li Feng, saying, "Fengzi, I'm heading out first, I'll see you at the hotel later."

After repeating the same message to his old classmates, he got into the passenger seat of the BMW...

Without dallying, Lin Ran hit the gas pedal, taking Gu Heng away from the sight of the crowd...

Leaving a bunch of old classmates still confused in place...

Both Li Feng and Li Mengxue had the same thought cross their minds...

He really has a girlfriend?!!!

...

"Who was the woman standing next to you just now?"

After Gu Heng gave the address, Lin Ran casually asked as she drove according to the GPS.

"Ex-girlfriend."

Hearing these words, Lin Ran felt a tinge of discomfort, "You have low standards. She's not even comparable to Fang Xun."

When Lin Ran mentioned Fang Xun, Gu Heng laughed awkwardly...

After all, with Lin Ran's intelligence, it was impossible for her not to know that he had slept with Fang Xun...

He could only try to change the subject, "What's the matter, jealous?"

Caught by the question, Lin Ran paused... then quickly denied it, "You're overestimating me. With their level, it's impossible to make me jealous."

After speaking, feeling something was amiss, she hastily added, "And why would I be jealous?"

Listening to Lin Ran's contradictory words, Gu Heng just smiled...

People...

Everyone has their flaws...

One can hardly talk about Lin Ran's capabilities; being a young executive at a sizeable company speaks for itself.

But when it comes to experience in love, she is simpler and more naive than an ordinary teenage girl... unable to hide her true feelings...

If he were a man with a conscience, perhaps Lin Ran would be the best choice for the other half...

But unfortunately...

He was a bastard without a conscience...

He admitted he had a good feeling about Lin Ran, but to give up the whole forest for one big tree seemed impossible...

If he were to become a righteous man with correct principles, wouldn't the system be a waste?

With that thought, Gu Heng very honestly shut his mouth, not wanting to delve any deeper…

Lin Ran also noticed Gu Heng's change and felt slightly disappointed, quietly driving the car...

....

....

Half an hour later.

The BMW 5 Series stopped in front of the Qing'an Grand Hotel.

After asking which room Xu Song was in, Gu Heng directly led Lin Ran upstairs.

After knocking on the door, a slick-looking middle-aged man ushered the two inside.

"Are you Mr. Gu and Miss Lin?"

Gu Heng and Lin Ran nodded simultaneously.

Seeing the key players, Zhang Yong quickly smiled, "Please, come in and have a seat, Xu Song is just warming up for his performance."

With that, he led them to the suite's adjoining small living room.

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