I really don't have money for the ship girls.

"I'm so bored, I'll order something to eat."

"He ate so much... Looks like he and his female companion had a pretty intense night. Young people still have plenty of energy."

Ying Tian couldn't hear the thoughts of many people, but he also realized that when you are recognized as someone of the same social class, then whatever you do will only be seen as a symbol of individuality. Just like a young person sitting in a classroom, as long as he doesn't do anything too outrageous, no one will doubt his status as a student. However, it's not so easy for you to actually walk into the classroom.

This is the ruthless yet realistic rule, the obstacle to achieving upward social mobility.

Thinking of this, Ying Tian decided to order two more baskets of shrimp dumplings, and go on a robbing spree to help the poor.

"commander."

"what happened?"

St. Louis remained as serious as ever, but his right hand, which he had been hiding, was drawing circles on Ying Tian's thigh: "Since you're bored, I'd like to test you a little."

"What will you test me on?"

"We're testing whether you can spot any business opportunities on-site."

Ying Tian truthfully replied, "This is somewhat beyond my capabilities; I've never been involved in business before."

"Just saying." St. Louis turned his head and breathed hot air into Ying Tian's ear. "And Commander, don't underestimate yourself. I told you to be more confident. I'm right here with you."

"Let me think... The leaders' speeches were all platitudes, and I didn't really listen to them. But I just saw the order in which the business representatives spoke, and more than half of them were from semiconductor companies. Our Binhai Province is clearly based on real industries such as manufacturing and steel, so it seems that the next government policy will be to support the semiconductor industry?"

“BinGo!” St. Louis’s eyes were full of admiration. “I knew it. The Commander’s abilities are extraordinary. I’m always good at judging people.”

"It's not that exaggerated." Ying Tian was a little smug, but still pointed to the sign in front of him and said, "The 7th Entrepreneurs Representative Summit, the small print under the title says, 'The First Semiconductor Industry Summit of Binhai Province,' and with some other details, it's easy to guess."

St. Louis lifted his pert buttocks, shifting to a more comfortable position, and moved closer to Ying Tian: "That's also because the commander's observation skills are meticulous, amazing."

"If you keep praising me like that, I'll become arrogant."

"It's not arrogance, it's confidence. A confident man is the most handsome."

Ying Tian said, "I am already very confident."

"That's not enough."

"Then how much is enough?"

“Of course…” St. Louis smiled and leaned close to Ying Tian’s ear, her rosy lips uttering seductive words, “When you realize my admiration for you, and you can confidently embrace me, respond to my love for you, and bravely take over my body and my heart, then you are truly confident enough.”

In such a solemn place, a mature, passionate, and beautiful woman whispers the most touching confession in your ear; it's unlikely anyone could resist such an onslaught.

Ying Tian said the same thing, "We're just friends who have just met..."

St. Louis pursed his lips: "But I've known you for two years now."

Two years?

Ying Tian vaguely remembered that she obtained St. Louis during the Lunar New Year event in the game. As a light cruiser, St. Louis wasn't a particularly powerful ship girl, but she could still easily defeat weaker opponents in the early game and had decent aviation capabilities. She used her for a while at first, but then she didn't sortie much, since light cruisers don't get many sortie opportunities.

So, according to the Princess of Wales and the others, what exactly is she? A flash of golden light, hello~ Commander, I am Saint Louis, known as Lucky Lou~. Do you feel your luck has improved a little after seeing me? This is Saint Louis's acquisition line; is she saying this to thin air?

Ying Tian couldn't imagine whether this was a love story between a human and a ghost or a love that transcended time.

"Feel sorry."

St. Louis's smile remained impeccable: "Why should I apologize?"

"Because I didn't understand your existence before, and it was indeed quite difficult for me to understand, but that's not important. What's important is that I can feel your hearts. Whether it's you, or Shoukaku and the Prince of Wales, you are all opening your hearts to me. I don't know who is hostile to me, but I can still feel who is kind to me, so I will try my best to accept them."

Ying Tian paused for a moment and said, "But maybe it's because I'm an orphan, I really don't understand love."

"No way." St. Louis rested his chin on his hand, looking bewildered. "How could someone not understand love?"

"That's normal. Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth. If you've never been loved and have never loved anyone, of course you won't understand love."

St. Louis thought for a moment, then turned to the side, pressing her ample breasts against Ying Tian's arm, and asked, "Commander, aren't my breasts big?"

Ying Tian was a little puzzled, but since he had been given a peach in return for a precious jade, he truthfully replied, "It's very big."

"It's also very soft."

"Mmm, it's very soft."

"Want to touch it?"

"……think."

St. Louis smiled with satisfaction: "This is love."

"Huh?" Ying Tian didn't react for a moment. "This is lust, isn't it?"

"Desire can also be a kind of love. You said it yourself, practice is the sole criterion for testing truth. Why don't you touch it and you'll know what it is?"

Ying Tian looked at St. Louis's smiling face and had an embarrassed expression. Putting aside whether it was appropriate to touch him or not, making a move in this situation was no longer a matter of whether it was morally offensive; it was like talking about health in front of the King of Hell—it was courting death.

At this moment, the vice governor finally finished his speech, and everyone in the audience applauded.

St. Louis and Yingtian were no exception. Amidst the thunderous applause, the mature beauty said softly, "It's indeed inconvenient here, but it's fine once we get in the car."

Ying Tian pursed his lips, his eyes filled with the mature and beautiful face of St. Louis.

She couldn't refuse at all. Even though the image of the Prince of Wales was still in her heart, and she had seen Shoukaku's dedication and care for her, she still couldn't refuse.

Could it be that the person who once decided to be alone for life was actually a womanizer?

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Since They're Seeking Thrills

Following the vice governor's speech, the participating representatives also spoke. In addition, several major cooperation projects were announced on the spot, including the planning of a semiconductor industrial park and the integration of an industrial chain spanning the entire Delta region. Such matters will be officially announced to the public a month after the government issues an official document.

Even without St. Louis's reminder, Ying Tian could guess what would happen next: a few rumors would circulate, semiconductor companies' stocks would slowly rise, and a few days before the official news came out, they would surge. By the time retail investors knew about the news, it would be too late, and those who entered the market at the beginning would make a fortune with the help of those who bought at the top.

Some stock market gurus may genuinely possess exceptional skills, while some traders simply act on insider information and ride the wave.

"That's probably the importance of connections and networks. As long as you're in the right place at the right time, even a pig can fly. If I had inside information, I could become a stock market guru."

Ying Tian spoke his thoughts softly. It was the aftermath of the meeting, a time of clinking glasses and toasts. They remained seated in their original places, though many of the real bigwigs had already left. The waiters brought up one exquisite dish after another, along with drinks. Perhaps at this very moment, several cooperation agreements were reached during the exchange.

“This kind of thing isn’t that mysterious. Some people think it’s gambling, but they forget that even gambling has a house.” St. Louis took a sip of red wine, her pink lips looking even more moist. “Commander, are you envious? It’s so easy to make money, without having to work hard at all.”

"I'm not envious." Ying Tian didn't hesitate much, but still said, "Doesn't that sound a bit hypocritical?"

"Of course not, the most reliable men are those who are down-to-earth."

"Don't praise me like that," Ying Tian said. "I'm not a conservative person. The idea that I don't want money that I didn't earn through hard work is nonexistent. If I could guarantee winning the lottery, I would definitely buy a ticket right now. I just don't have that kind of ambition."

St. Louis gently rested her chin on her hand, turned to look at Ying Tian's face, and asked, "If you had money, what would you want to do?"

"Let's do charity."

"real or fake."

"Of course it's true. Society raised me, so I definitely have to repay society... But it's hard to say if I really have money. Men with money tend to go bad. I'm just an ordinary man, so I definitely wouldn't be able to resist the temptation of money."

"Then I need to earn more money for the commander."

"why?"

"You'll become a little naughty then, you can do bad things to me."

"If I really get bad, I'm afraid you won't be able to handle it."

Anyway, it's not illegal to joke around, and Ying Tian has gotten more and more used to it. It's precisely because they have a good relationship that they can joke around without restraint.

While it's not necessary to interact at a banquet, it would be too conspicuous for two people to be eating and chatting there. Given that St. Louis is already a high-profile city, it would be more reasonable for them to interact with others.

However, Ying Tian would not take the initiative to attack; he understood the principle that the more he talked, the more wrong he would become.

But just because he doesn't take the initiative doesn't mean that others won't approach him.

Soon, a relatively young man in a suit approached. He extended his hand to Ying Tian and introduced himself, "Qin Feipeng, would you mind having a chat for a bit?"

"Hello, Jia Yingtian." Yingtian gave his pseudonym and shook hands with him, saying, "We can chat for a few minutes, but that's all we can do. I'm just here to buy soy sauce on behalf of my old man."

Don't ask. The answer is that I have a very powerful old man. As for whether there are any big shots with the surname Jia, of course there are. The fact that you don't know this only shows that you're not on the right level.

"I'm not here to talk about work, I just want to make friends."

Qin Feipeng was merely curious about the two women's identities. He politely extended his hand to St. Louis and said, "This young lady looks unfamiliar. May I have the honor of getting to know her?"

St. Louis looks unfamiliar, but I don't? I don't care what you think.

As Ying Tian was thinking this, he noticed that St. Louis had no intention of shaking hands with Qin Feipeng at all, and even secretly pinched her own thigh. Ying Tian immediately understood what St. Louis meant, so he introduced her: "Ms. Louis, Director of Gaopeng Investment Bank."

Qin Feipeng, being very cultured, naturally withdrew his hand and said, "It's a pleasure to meet you. May I ask what your relationship is?"

"Miss Louise is my friend."

After hearing Ying Tian's words, St. Louis replied in American English, "I'm not your friend, I'm your girlfriend."

Ying Tian felt a chill run down his spine. He noticed Qin Feipeng's subtle expression and explained, "Miss Louise understands Chinese, but she can't speak it. What she means is... It's nice to meet you."

Qin Feipeng: "...Me too. It is my honor to meet such a young and promising elite as Miss Louis."

St. Louis: "(British) Darling, this guy is so annoying. Let's give him a piece of our mind and tell him to stop bothering us."

Ying Tian: "Ms. Louise said that she was also honored to attend such a conference and meet so many outstanding entrepreneurs, and she looks forward to the opportunity to cooperate in the future."

Qin Feipeng: "There will definitely be opportunities, after all, modern industries cannot be separated from economic globalization."

St. Louis: "Honey, we've finally managed to get out of the house, let's go for a drive tonight."

Ying Tian: "Ms. Louise said that she is also very optimistic about the prospects of this industry summit."

……

After exchanging a few words, Qin Feipeng left his business card, awkwardly smiling as he departed. At that moment, he truly wished he couldn't understand English; if he couldn't, he wouldn't have to be so thoroughly humiliated and put on such a fuss. Damn it, this woman looked so mature and beautiful; compared to her, so-called celebrities were nothing but ordinary beauties. Why did he seem a little love-struck? That shouldn't be… Oh right, she represents American capital, so it's indeed inappropriate for her to express her views on the semiconductor industry. It seems she used this as a cover. Turns out, I was just being superficial…

Thinking about this, Qin Feipeng couldn't help but sigh. As expected of a powerful woman from a large international capital background, she was indeed formidable. In comparison, he was still a bit naive and only realized it afterward.

He suddenly felt a little sorry for Ying Tian, ​​thinking that he must be a rich young master who was being played by a mature woman, and he was still foolishly thinking that he had won the heart of a beautiful woman. How pitiful.

Seeing Qin Feipeng's dejected figure, St. Louis covered his mouth and chuckled, "Commander, do you dare to bet me that there's at least a 90% chance he can understand English?"

"I wouldn't dare, because I'm sure he understands 100%." ​​Ying Tian glared at St. Louis and said, "You know that, yet you still say it like that. Look at him, how pathetic."

"Trying to flirt with me? Not pathetic, just despicable." St. Louis snorted, then smiled. "The Commander and I work together very well."

"Timacy my foot! If it were someone with a bad temper, they might have been exposed."

"Commander, don't you find it exciting?" St. Louis drew circles on Ying Tian's thigh and said with a smile, "Two little thieves sneaking around in a place like this, eating and drinking for free, could be discovered at any moment. Doesn't that make your heart race?"

"You're going to corrupt me, a model student with excellent grades and conduct."

Ying Tian's heart was indeed racing, but not just because of the excitement: "We've gathered enough information, how about we take our leave first?"

"No."

St. Louis grabbed Ying Tian's arm, her beautiful eyes gazing intently at the man before her: "Since you're looking for excitement, let's go all the way. Commander, do you have the confidence to accompany me?"

Ying Tian pursed his lips and said, "I think I have that confidence now."

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Joy Turns to Sorrow

Yingtian is an orphan. Whether you say he has received great love from society since childhood or that every kind-hearted person is like a close family member, this kind of "love" is given to a group of people rather than to one person. Yingtian has never felt the existence of love, and he probably won't have this opportunity in the future life he imagines.

Therefore, although Ying Tian is rational and self-disciplined, he cannot refuse those who are kind to him. Just like with Senior Sister Rui Die, even though Ying Tian felt that the miscellaneous tasks of the student council were really meaningless, he still helped her without complaint. He didn't expect to repay a favor tenfold, but he still had to put himself in others' shoes.

This was true of Reid, as were the Prince of Wales, Shokaku, and even St. Louis.

There is no love without a reason, nor is there hate without a reason. Ying Tian is a person who lives in the present moment, neither actively seeking excitement nor rejecting excitement.

Of course, some of the stimulation might be too much for him.

The summit is scheduled to last a full day, with speeches by leaders and business representatives in the morning and seminars and discussions in the afternoon. Big shots will talk about their own things, and smaller stakeholders will talk about theirs; therefore, not only the main venue, but all the meeting rooms in the five-star hotel building will be used as venues for the summit.

"Sir, Madam, what services do you require?"

The waiter in the suit was stunned for a moment after seeing the blue-haired woman's figure and appearance before he realized what he was doing and politely asked the man and woman standing in front of the emergency exit, adjusting their sleeves, what service they needed.

Ying Tian stepped in front of St. Louis and said, "It's alright, my companion tripped a little, but it's all taken care of now."

"Okay, please let me know if you need any ice packs or similar items."

"Not needed for now."

"Okay, please be careful."

After the waiter left the corridor, Ying Tian, ​​who had been holding his breath, finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank goodness I wasn't discovered."

"Pfft—Hehehehehe—Hahahaha—"

St. Louis covered his lips, but still couldn't suppress the happy laughter that leaked out from between his fingers.

Ying Tian glared at the charming woman and said, "You're still laughing? You clearly said you closed the emergency exit door. If I hadn't reacted quickly and seen someone come in, I would have been embarrassed."