sbdcsierra Chapter 500 Cynicism
Chapter 500 Cynicism
"Is that the 'Antique'?" Lin Fan asked, pointing at the logo on the cruise ship.
"Yes, it was specially prepared for this event. Isn't it magnificent?" Qin Ruxue said proudly.
"Indeed, the cost of maintaining a cruise ship like this must be high." Lin Fan nodded in agreement.
"Look over there, that's probably a gambling ship, drifting on the high seas year-round, attracting high rollers from all over the world."
Qin Ruoxue pointed to a boat in the distance and said, "If you want to try your luck, there are speedboats that can take passengers back and forth between the two ships."
"Haha, it seems the organizers intend to let every guest spend as much as they want."
Lin Fan said with a smile, thinking that maybe he could win some money on the gambling boat to subsidize the expenses of buying antiques.
"Of course, where there is money, there are beautiful women." Qin Ruxue said with a smile.
"If there's someone prettier than you, I might consider it." Lin Fan joked, feeling increasingly relaxed and happy as he watched the approaching luxury cruise ship.
"Man, you're so funny."
Qin Ruxue snorted softly, her eyes behind sunglasses filled with anticipation as she looked up at the luxury yacht in front of her.
Last time she left with regret because she didn't have enough money, but this time she was well prepared and brought billions of funds, enough for her to enjoy this shopping spree.
A few minutes later, she and Lin Fan boarded the luxurious cruise ship together. After identity verification, the two were led by the staff across the deck to the room prepared for them.
"When will the event start? Will it start with free trading or go straight to the auction stage?" Lin Fan asked casually.
"There will be a welcome reception tonight. Everyone can take this opportunity to get to know each other and expand their network. Almost all the guests here are well-known figures."
Qin Ruoxue explained: "If you want to come here, you not only need a recommendation from someone in the circle, but also need to pass a financial review.
This is the reality of society. For example, our accommodation is not only charged, but if you don’t have enough money, you can’t stay even if you are willing to pay a high price.”
"So, I have to pay to stay here at night?" Lin Fan asked in surprise.
"Of course, everything has a price." Qin Ruxue nodded and looked around the luxurious room.
"The last time I was here, I didn't have enough money to live here. This double standard effectively screens out those who try to force their way into high-end social circles with money.
To stay here, you need to have at least ten digits in your pocket.”
"I understand. If I can spend 100,000 yuan to stay for one night and then make connections with higher-level people, then the money is worth it." Lin Fan said thoughtfully.
"That's right, it's like using 100,000 yuan to leverage billions of capital." Qin Ruxue said with a smile.
"But two-factor authentication prevents that from happening, unless your billions are borrowed."
"Hey, who are you talking about?" Lin Fan joked.
Qin Ruxue's face instantly turned ugly.
"Being able to borrow 5 billion is an art, isn't it?" Lin Fan reassured.
"Indeed." Qin Ruxue forced a smile.
"Are we sharing a room?" Lin Fan asked jokingly.
"How is that possible? Of course not, your room is next door." Qin Ruxue rolled her eyes.
"You're thinking about this good thing."
"I do want to, but I also need the beautiful lady's consent!" Lin Fan smiled and joked as he walked to the next room.
"Take a rest for a while, we'll go out for a walk later." Qin Ruxue said, looking at his back.
"it is good."
Lin Fan responded, entered the next room, and nodded with satisfaction. As expected, this place was only accessible to those with billions of dollars in capital. Even the rooms were more exquisite than a five-star hotel.
He walked to the window, looked out at the blue sea and sky, and his mood became more cheerful.
"I wonder if I'll meet an old friend?" Lin Fan thought to himself, then closed his eyes and concentrated, practicing his skills to sense the surrounding atmosphere.
"Huh?" He quickly discovered the presence of other masters, and there were more than one.
"It seems that most of these powerful people are from China, not Western gods." Lin Fan said to himself, and at the same time felt some different auras.
"Oh, such a grand event in the antique world has attracted so many powerful people! It seems that this gathering is not simple." Lin Fan thought to himself.
Lin Fan quickly scanned his surroundings with his spiritual sense and cleverly marked the targets. This way, he would be able to recognize them immediately the next time they met.
"Has anyone noticed me? That's quite interesting."
Lin Fan thought to himself, his eyes suddenly shining, a faint smile playing on his lips. If someone could sense his presence, they must be incredibly powerful!
Taking this into consideration, Lin Fan decided not to investigate further and withdrew his spiritual sense.
At the same time, in a luxurious suite at the other end of the cruise ship, an old man suddenly opened his eyes.
"Second Elder, what's wrong with you?" the middle-aged man who was accompanying him asked hurriedly when he saw this.
"There are top-level experts hiding here." The old man said seriously.
"A top-tier expert?" The middle-aged man was extremely surprised. How powerful could someone be to receive such an evaluation from the Second Elder?
"The strong people who came this time exceeded my expectations. Their number and strength are far beyond my imagination." The old man said slowly after thinking for a while.
"It seems that our information has indeed been leaked."
"Then what should we do?" the middle-aged man asked anxiously.
"We just have to wait and see what happens. Someone will get impatient eventually."
The old man thought for a moment and replied, "Pass the order down. Everyone must remain calm and do not act rashly."
"Yes." The middle-aged man replied.
"I wonder who it could be? Haha." The old man narrowed his eyes and sneered.
About half an hour later, the doorbell rang, shattering the silence of the room. Lin Fan opened the door, and Qin Ruxue had already changed into a new, more sophisticated outfit.
"Let's go out and take a look," she suggested.
"Okay." Lin Fan agreed, and the two of them left the room and headed towards the deck.
At this time, quite a few people had gathered on the deck, gathered in groups of three or five, chatting animatedly.
"This is also part of the welcome reception. There is a banquet hall over there." Qin Ruxue explained to Lin Fan.
"There will be many beautiful women there. Whether you can attract them depends on your charm," she added with a smile.
"I have always been confident in my charm." Lin Fan smiled, revealing an indescribable charm that made people want to find out more.
"Even though you're incredibly charming, I still have to remind you - you can strike up a conversation, but before you get to know them better, it's best not to take any further action, because you don't know who or what forces are behind these women."
"How can you truly understand a person without in-depth communication?" Lin Fan responded with a blink.
Qin Ruxue looked at him and felt that his words were a bit cynical, but she could not find any concrete evidence to refute them.