The Rich Man's Life Begins with a Comeback

Chapter 228 You Were Once a Boy (3k)

As numerous top singers took to the stage one after another, the atmosphere at the scene became increasingly heated and exciting. The surging enthusiasm of the crowd was like a volcano about to erupt, slowly accumulating power and waiting for the midnight hour to arrive.

Gu Heng carried Xu Mo in one arm and walked towards the S1 sofa booth. Xu Mo's weight of less than 90 pounds was no burden at all for Gu Heng, who had always insisted on strength training.

Surrounded by a crowd, Gu Heng arrived at the central area without any obstacles.

However, just as Gu Heng passed by the S2 sofa booth, he suddenly seemed to sense something, turned his head to look at the center of the S2 sofa booth, and his eyes met Lu Ziang's in mid-air.

'Um? '

Who is this person?

Why do you look so bitter and resentful?

'Did I sleep with his wife?'

'I don't know him either!'

Gu Heng raised an eyebrow, feeling somewhat puzzled.

His gaze shifted and fell upon Xia Siyao beside Lü Zi'ang. His expression turned slightly surprised, and he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"Chairman Gu, what a coincidence."

Upon seeing this, Xia Siyao immediately stood up from the sofa.

"You're coming to play too?"

After all, she is my legal assistant, and we often interact. It's perfectly reasonable for us to exchange a few words when we meet.

"Yes."

"I came here with my friends to have some fun."

Xia Siyao held her wine glass, her expression full of respect.

This scene secretly alarmed the others sitting in the S2 sofa booth. Some even instinctively gripped their wine glasses, and their buttocks lifted slightly.

They knew Xia Siyao's status. As the eldest daughter of Juncheng Law Firm, Xia Siyao's status was among the most outstanding in the entire Jilin Province.

Having known each other for so many years, they had never seen Xia Siyao treat any peers with such an attitude.

"How does the atmosphere at Soundwave feel tonight compared to usual?"

Gu Heng glanced at Lü Ziang next to Xia Siyao. At this moment, Lü Ziang had put away his hostile gaze and was chatting with the person next to him with his head down.

"very good!"

"There's absolutely no comparison between the past and the present!"

"Both the atmosphere and the visual appeal are stronger than ever before!"

While others might not know Gu Heng's identity, Xia Siyao certainly did.

She was the one who accompanied Gu Heng to Xingchuan International Group on the day he took up his new post. She was also one of the insiders about Xingchuan International Group's plans for industrial upgrading, so she knew very well why Gu Heng asked that question.

"Um……"

Gu Heng nodded slightly: "Then you guys keep playing. I'll be right here. You can come over for a drink later."

After saying that, Gu Heng continued walking forward. Xia Siyao watched Gu Heng and the others go to the S1 sofa booth and sit down before she sat down on the sofa again.

……

After arriving at booth S1, Gu Heng held Xu Mo and sat in the center.

This spot is considered the best in the entire show. It's perfectly aligned with the "T"-shaped stage, so when the singer is performing in front of the stage, sitting here makes it feel like the singer is performing right for you.

"elder brother……"

How much did you drink just now?

Xu Mo gently sniffed, nestled in Gu Heng's arms, and asked him a question.

"One cup after another, I've lost count."

Gu Heng smiled and said, "It probably takes about a pound of baijiu (Chinese liquor)."

"so much!"

Xu Mo's beautiful eyes widened slightly, revealing a hint of heartache in them: "Are you feeling unwell? Why don't you stop drinking alcohol later and have some beverage or juice instead?"

"fine."

"Happy New Year's Eve."

Gu Heng reached out and pinched Xu Mo's fair cheek, then smiled and brought his mouth close to Xu Mo's ear: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing, it won't interfere with our important business when we get home."

"Then I'll drink with you~"

Xu Mo naturally knew what Gu Heng meant by "serious business." A hint of shyness flickered in her eyes, and her rosy cheeks made her look exceptionally cute.

Didn't you drink with your friends just now?

Gu Heng asked with a smile.

"No."

"I was just drinking juice."

"They offered me a drink, but I said I'd wait until you arrived before I drank."

Xu Mo shook her head and answered truthfully.

"You're so well-behaved~"

Gu Heng reached out and patted Xu Mo's head: "Have you ever drunk this before?"

"No."

Xu Mo blinked.

Upon hearing this, Gu Heng couldn't help but smile: "If you've never drunk alcohol before, then you should have some champagne later, so you don't get drunk and delay our business."

"Uh-huh!"

Xu Mo's clear and bright eyes seemed to sparkle with starlight.

Just as the two were whispering sweet nothings to each other, Xu Mo's good friends Hu Xiaoxuan and Deng Sixin, as well as Luo Zixuan and Shi Yiyang, also came over one after another.

Looking at the numerous burly men in black standing like statues around the sofa booth, and the security personnel scattered in various corners who were constantly watching the area, they all felt inexplicably restrained. Especially Gu Heng's attire tonight, which made them feel incredibly distant.

A navy blue business shirt paired with a tie and a waistcoat—if an ordinary person wore this outfit to such an occasion, they might think that person was really pretentious.

However, when this outfit appeared on Gu Heng, neither Hu Xiaoxuan and others nor other ordinary customers felt any sense of incongruity from them. On the contrary, they felt that Gu Heng should dress like this.

Just sitting there casually gives you a strange feeling of being in control of everything.

As soon as Hu Xiaoxuan and her three companions sat down, before they could even say anything, they saw dozens of waiters. Some of them held up fluorescent signs, while others held up expensive liquor worth tens of thousands of yuan. The whole procession looked like a bright yellow dragon, and then it marched in a grand procession toward Gu Heng's location.

As a yellow dragon rolled in, all the singers who were supposed to take turns performing on the "T"-shaped stage took to the stage at once.

All eight singers are top singers from Xingchuan International Group. Each of them, like Liu Yurou, has a unique background. In the past, they were scattered in various stores, but today's situation is special, which is why they have been brought together.

As the rousing music began, the stage lights shone brightly.

……

Sometimes

You miss the old days

But when naivety left

But you didn't say a word.
You just waved your hand.
Like throwing away waste paper

It is said to be an inevitable part of life
……

Eight singers stood in a row, and Liu Yurou was the first to step forward and sing.

At the same time, the title of the song, "You Were Once a Teenager," slowly appeared on the large naked-eye 3D screen that had been purchased at great expense in the rear.

Amidst the singing, bottles of imported liquor and champagne worth tens of thousands of yuan were neatly arranged on the table in front of Gu Heng, along with a luminous fruit platter made entirely of imported fruits and various unique snacks.

Hu Xiaoxuan and the other three sat on the sofa booth, watching the scene before them. The shock they felt was like a tidal wave, and they also felt a surge of excitement.

However, just when they thought the staff would stop once the tables were full, the long, yellow queue continued unabated, seemingly without end.

Once the table is full, continue placing items into the mobile wine cabinet.

A single bottle of wine could cost the entire month's salary for a family of three in Beichun.

But there were so many of them here that it was impossible to count them all. Not to mention Hu Xiaoxuan and her four freshmen who had just entered university, even the four rich guys sitting with Gu Heng in the central area on the sofa booths felt a little creeped out when they saw this scene.

……

Many years ago
You have a pair of clear eyes
Run
Like a flash of lightning in spring
I want to see all of the world
Go to the farthest place

……

As the chorus approached, all eight singers on stage joined in a sing-along.

They walked slowly from the main stage to the secondary stage, with Liu Yurou standing at the very front, while the other seven singers stood on either side, occasionally interacting with the customers around them, but most of the time they were facing Gu Heng.

someone said:
Music is a natural expression of the human soul!

At this moment, this situation.

Gu Heng, already feeling the effects of the alcohol and in a state of heightened excitement, found his eyes inexplicably moist as he listened to the numerous singers performing "You Were Once a Teenager."

Three years ago, he came to Beichun alone, like a stray dog ​​drenched in a downpour.

He once vowed to be a great person, just like the lyrics say, but life has worn down his edges and gradually extinguished all the light in his eyes.

until—

Six months ago, on that night of torrential rain, he had a chance to defy fate.

Countless heartaches, countless hardships, countless tears...

Finally, he achieved a phoenix-like rebirth!
……

Many years ago
You were once a simple boy

Believe that love will last forever
Trust every stranger

I believe you will become the person you most want to be.

……

The chorus ends here, and then the interlude begins.

Liu Yurou took a step forward, holding the microphone in her right hand and raising her left hand above her head.

At the same time, the seven singers behind Liu Yurou also did the same thing, all facing the direction of Gu Heng.

"All staff members of the Artist Management Department of Xingchuan International Group, together with all staff members of the Shenglang Brand Business Department of Xingchuan International Group, wish—"

At this point, all the performers and staff members spoke in unison.

"Chairman Gu, may the New Year bring you great success, and may the Year of the Dragon usher in a new chapter!"

May everything go well for you!

"May your future be bright!"

May you have a smooth and healthy life!

"May happiness and warmth fill all four seasons!"

As the crowd finished speaking, Liu Yurou and the others, who had been standing above the stage with their left hands raised above their heads, all lowered their left hands to their chests, then put their right hands behind their backs and bowed ninety degrees to the S1 sofa booth where Gu Heng was.

Not only Liu Yurou and the others, but also all the staff scattered in various corners of the sound wave venue, no matter what they were doing at the moment, all stopped what they were doing and bowed in the direction of Gu Heng.

This scene truly shocked everyone present.

At this moment, the word "power," which had previously only existed in writing, was brought to life in front of everyone.

In response, Gu Heng simply raised his hand behind him.

"Chairman Gu, what are your instructions..."

Store manager Liang Chengyu immediately stepped forward.

"reward!"

(End of this chapter)