Movie variety show soul travels between two worlds to become a rich man

Chapter 425 The Willing Old Men and Daughters

"Could you get this for me?"

Hearing Shang Youyou's voice from the bedroom, Gao Dongxu quickly walked into the bedroom and took the bright red rose sequined cheongsam from her hand.

Shang Youyou quickly took off her clothes and, with Gao Dongxu's help, put on the cheongsam while protecting her hairstyle.

Shang Youyou pulled at the hem of her cheongsam, tucked it into her waist and hip area, and fastened the buttons in front of the mirror.

Her slender waist was accentuated by the cheongsam, making it appear even more delicate and alluring. The slit in the cheongsam subtly revealed her long, fair, and slender legs, adding to her sexiness and charm.

After fastening the buttons, she adjusted the stand-up collar of her cheongsam, which perfectly accentuated her long, fair swan neck. Her gentle and refined temperament was further highlighted by the cheongsam.

"How is it?" After tidying up, Shang Youyou turned around with a satisfied, charming smile, hoping to get Gao Dongxu's praise.

"It's simply a visual feast, breathtakingly beautiful!" Gao Dongxu praised sincerely, stepping forward to embrace her slender waist.

The tight-fitting body accentuates her large breasts, wasp waist, and perky buttocks, instantly captivating anyone!
Her figure was perfectly highlighted, and every detail exuded an ultimate beauty.

The flowing lines of her skirt swayed gently with her steps, making her appear like a lady stepping out of a traditional Chinese ink painting, exuding endless charm and allure with every step.

"Hehe... Stop it, I just put on my lipstick, I don't want you to eat it all." Shang Youyou said sweetly in a coquettish voice, and reached out to block Gao Dongxu's wolfish kiss.

"There's still some time, let me..."

"Stop messing around, are you never going to stop? Once you're done causing trouble, you don't have to do anything anymore. We're leaving. When we get back from the banquet, it's up to you."

Seeing Gao Dongxu acting like a child seeing candy and trying to get away with it, Shang Youyou refused him with a coquettish tone.

"Alright..." Gao Dongxu could only give up on Shang Youyou's impulse to attend the banquet, given her resolute refusal to compromise.

Bo~~~
Shang Youyou tiptoed, smiled sweetly, and kissed Gao Dongxu on the cheek. Then she put on her red high heels, and with Gao Dongxu's help, draped a white fur shawl over her shoulders, took his arm, and walked outside.

The vermilion gate of No. 51 Xirongxian Hutong looked particularly solemn in the twilight, and two antique-style palace lanterns swayed gently in the breeze, casting the bluestone road in front of the gate in an intermittent light.

Shang Youyou, wearing seven-centimeter stilettos, carefully stepped over the threshold. Her long, snow-white trousers, barely visible through the slit of her cheongsam, were fully exposed as the cold wind billowed the hem of her skirt.

"Are you cold?" Gao Dongxu noticed that her hand holding his arm had tightened slightly, and couldn't help but ask with concern.

Shang Youyou tilted her head back, her thick eyelashes casting a shadow under the light: "It's alright." Her voice trembled slightly, whether from excitement or the cold, it was hard to tell.

Passing through the screen wall, the scene before one's eyes is truly breathtaking. The four courtyards advance in layers, with upturned eaves sketching graceful silhouettes in the twilight. Several ancient locust trees, some over a hundred years old, stand lush and verdant in the courtyards, while rustic stone lanterns adorn the rockery and flowing water.

The most eye-catching feature is the newly built three-story building deep in the courtyard. Its design, a blend of Chinese and Western styles, retains traditional elements while incorporating modern glass curtain wall technology, and shines brightly in the sunset.

"This used to be the residence of a prince during the Qing Dynasty," Gao Dongxu explained as they walked. "Later, it was transformed into a private club by Hong Kong celebrity David Tang. It's a members-only club..."

Shang Youyou listened attentively to Gao Dongxu's introduction. The cold wind blew her bright red cheongsam, which clung to her body, highlighting her graceful figure even more.

"Mr. Gao!" A middle-aged man in a well-tailored suit strode out of the building, his face beaming with smiles. "You've finally arrived..."

Gao Dongxu nodded slightly: "Old Zhao, business has been good lately?"

"Thanks to you." The man called Old Zhao turned his gaze to Shang Youyou, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes. "And this is..."

“This is my girlfriend, Shang Youyou.” Gao Dongxu naturally put his arm around her slender waist. “Youyou, this is Manager Zhao from the club.”

"Hello, Manager Zhao." Shang Youyou gave a slight bow, her voice sweet but not cloying. A confident yet humble smile graced her face, and her already lively eyes gained an even more alluring charm.

Old Zhao quickly handed over his business card: "Miss Shang is truly radiant. Mr. Gao is very fortunate!" He turned to Gao Dongxu and lowered his voice, "Mr. Gao, there are several people here tonight who are particularly eager to see you."

Gao Dongxu raised an eyebrow: "Oh?"

"Dr. Jörgrudorf, Chairman of the German Chamber of Commerce," and "Old Zhao hesitated for a moment, "the Wang brothers."

Upon hearing these names, Gao Dongxu raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Heh, since when have I become so popular?"

"Hehe, look at what you're saying. You've always been popular, who wouldn't want to get on your good side... It's just that you're too low-key."

Gao Dongxu smiled noncommittally, put his arm around Shang Youyou, who was still smiling sweetly, and said as they walked into the building, "I won't keep you from greeting people. We'll talk in a bit."

"Okay, let's talk in a bit..."

Gao Dongxu, arm in arm with Shang Youyou, stepped into the elevator. A waiter greeted them respectfully, pressed the button for the third floor, and they were taken directly to the third floor. The elevator doors opened. A melodious violin tune and the aroma of champagne wafted out. The banquet hall on the third floor was resplendent in gold, with crystal chandeliers illuminating the entire space as if it were daytime.

The hall was packed with guests. The men were all dressed in custom-made suits, while the women wore various haute couture gowns, exuding elegance and composure in every gesture.

“At least half of the people here are foreigners,” Shang Youyou muttered softly, her eyes sparkling like a child who had discovered a new continent.

"Seventy to eighty percent of the members of the Celestial Empire Society are foreigners from all walks of life, including globally renowned entrepreneurs, artists, and members of royalty. Almost all the top executives of foreign-funded enterprises and banks in Beijing are members here..."

With one arm around the stunningly beautiful Shang Youyou, Gao Dongxu took the champagne offered by the waiter in the other, smiling as he introduced it to Shang Youyou, while occasionally raising his glass in response to the guests who smiled and raised their glasses to him.

"...These people are just seeking a sense of belonging within a circle. Everyone needs friendship and a sense of belonging to a group, respect and being respected, and mutual sympathy, assistance, and approval," Gao Dongxu said to Shang Youyou with a smile.

"Birds of a feather flock together." Shang Youyou, holding a champagne glass in one hand, looked at the people who kept smiling and raising their glasses to Gao Dongxu, and said softly with a smile.

"Hehe, that's right. This is what's called 'levels' and 'circles.' When I first returned to China after studying abroad, I joined these clubs to seek a sense of belonging within these circles. However, I haven't attended any of these gatherings in the last two years..."

Gao Dongxu put his arm around Shang Youyou and sat down at an empty table, smiling as he spoke.

“Two people are walking towards us—” Shang Youyou, who was about to say something, looked behind Gao Dongxu with her beautiful eyes and then gently reminded him.

"Oh?" Gao Dongxu simply raised an eyebrow and said "Oh" without turning around. He smiled and looked at Shang Youyou's beautiful face, saying, "I just looked, and you're the most beautiful tonight."

Shang Youyou smiled sweetly and charmingly, "You're so good at sweet-talking people. There are plenty of beautiful women here, including several female celebrities..."

"Even celebrities aren't as beautiful as you." Gao Dongxu also saw several female celebrities, including Li Bingbing and Huo Siyan, but none of them were as beautiful as Shang Youyou.

Just then, a cheerful greeting came from behind Gao Dongxu, "Hehe, I thought I was seeing things, but it really is, Young Master Gao—"

Gao Dongxu then turned to look at the newcomers. Seeing that they were the Wang brothers from Huayi, he smiled, stood up, and shook hands with them, saying, "Presidents Wang, it's been a long time—"

"Hehe, it really has been a long time," Wang Xiaolei said with a smile, shaking Gao Dongxu's hand.

At this moment, the Wang brothers looked at the stunningly beautiful Shang Youyou beside them, and a hint of amazement flashed in their eyes.

Gao Dongxu smiled and introduced the two: "This is my girlfriend, Shang Youyou. Youyou, these two are big shots in the entertainment industry, the two CEOs of Huayi."

"Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Wang," Shang Youyou greeted them with a reserved smile.

"Hello--"

"Hello..."

Upon hearing Gao Dongxu's introduction, the two CEOs immediately withdrew their amazed gazes and replaced them with faint smiles. After a brief greeting, they stopped looking at Shang Youyou.

There was no other way; the two brothers didn't have a good reputation, and they didn't want to offend Gao Dongxu by glancing at a woman a few times.

"You two came here specifically to see me, right?" Gao Dongxu invited the two to sit down, then asked directly with a smile.

"Hehe, nothing can be hidden from you," Wang Dajun said with a frank laugh.

"What is it?" Gao Dongxu asked with a smile.

"The Qianlong silk tapestry of the Dharani Sutra—" Wang Dajun didn't beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose.

"You two want to buy?" Gao Dongxu asked with a smile. At the same time, he was overjoyed. He had finally lured these old fogies out; now he could rip them off.

"It's not the two of us who want to buy it, but a friend who wants to buy it. However, for some reason, he can't come in person, so he came to us brothers and asked us to handle this matter," Wang Dajun said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Gao Dongxu became even more certain that the buyer was a remnant of the old regime.

It should be noted that although the Qing Dynasty has been overthrown for more than a century, its influence still seems to be profound. To this day, there are still many people who call themselves "remnants of the old regime" and try to revive its former glory.

These so-called "remnants of the past" often create various disturbances in society, attempting to maintain their so-called "ancestral glory" in this way.

However, Gao Dongxu doesn't care who the buyer is. To be honest, the 200 million yuan price tag for the Qianlong silk tapestry is more of a gimmick than a reality for Gao Dongxu.

He didn't expect to sell them in a short time. Of course, his idea was like Jiang Taigong fishing—if someone was willing, they would take the bait. He knew that someone would be willing to be the sucker.

To put it bluntly, his 200 million mark was prepared for a specific target customer: the old guard and their descendants.

(End of this chapter)