Chapter Nine: Invitation to Dance Together

  Chu Jingyan, who had a regular sleep schedule, stood in front of the mirror and carefully put on his clothes, tied his tie, put on his shoes, and walked out of the room.

  Today is Sunday, it's the day Chen Shuo takes him to see a new world.

  Chu Jingyan had a thread of curiosity and longing in his heart, just like a child about to unwrap a Christmas present, expecting a different life. A stagnant pool of water ultimately needs a big enough stone to create ripples. What one person's honor or shame concerns, others may not know, but Chu Jingyan was very clear about it himself.

  One person's honor and shame is related to whether they can live a good life here.

  Better late than never, when Chu Jingyan drove his car to the dock, Li Qi was already standing not far away waiting for him.

  The parking lot at the dock was filled with all sorts of luxury cars, some of which were obviously extravagant, while others were parked discreetly to avoid drawing attention. However, Chu Jingyan knew that the owners of those cars, or perhaps just the temporary drivers, might be people who commanded respect and awe wherever they went.

  Although Seoul is small, there are still many so-called "upper class" people.

  Getting out of the car, Chu Jingyan threw the car key to Li Qi and asked: "Has Director Chen gone up already?"

  Li Qidian nodded and said: "Yes, the boat is about to set sail. The director ordered me that after you arrive, I will take you to see him immediately."

  Chu Jing nodded and followed Li Qi to the steel monster at the distant port.

  A massive silver-white ship body, all-inclusive services and perfect interior structure, this ship is the property of a certain luxury cruise company in Asia. As night falls, the huge hull lights up with colorful neon lights, like a giant glowing object.

  Chu Jingyan raised her head and took a glance before striding forward with big steps.

  What exactly is the place that Chen Shuo considers worth having and protecting for a lifetime, Chu Jingyan was very curious. Under the guidance of the attendant, Chen Shuo entered the innermost part of this luxurious place. A huge hall with an extremely large area, a dance party was in progress, a large number of orchestras were performing live on the spot, people in the dance pool were dancing gracefully.

  Li Qi whispered in Chu Jingyan's ear: "The president is on the second floor playing cards with a few gentlemen."

  Chu Jing nodded and asked, "Who is it?"

  Then Chu Jingwen felt that the question was a bit superfluous. Li Qigang had just left his side to follow Mr. Bai, how could he know about Chen Shuo's social circle?

  "It's fine if I just have a good past." Chu Jingyan waved his hand and smiled, "There are quite a few wealthy heiresses here, seize the opportunity, you won't need to struggle for the rest of your life."

  "Big brother, you're mocking me."

  "It's really hard to understand my good intentions." Chu Jingyan shook his head and walked upstairs.

  Standing at the vermilion gate were two women wearing cheongsam, who bowed to Chu Jingyan and asked, "May I ask if you are Mr. Chu?"

  Chu Jing nodded: "Right."

  One of the women smiled and said: "Director Chen has already instructed me that after you arrive, I will take you to see him. Please follow me."

  Pushing open the large gate, passing through the crowd, continuing forward, pushing open a door, Chu Jingyan walked in.

  A small table with four people sitting around it.

  Chen Shuo raised his head and saw Chu Jingyan walking in, smiling: "You're here, just in time. Come help me play a round, I'll go to the bathroom."

  The other three men looked up and gazed at Chu Jingyan, who didn't recognize the three middle-aged men inside the house. However, since they could play cards with Chen Shuo at the same table, their identities were self-evident. Without thinking much, Chu Jingyan bowed slightly.

  "Let me introduce you, Chu Jingyan, my assistant," Chen Shuo said casually.

  The eyes of the three people looking at Chu Jingyan had a subtle change, and Chu Jingyan was very young, which also meant that he had a lot of time to make himself stronger. Chen Shuo's introduction was even more thought-provoking.

  "You're quite capable, being able to get Chairman Chen to take you so seriously at such a young age."

  These three people obviously had a lot of contact with Chen Shuo. One of them smiled and said: "Young man, is this your first time here?"

  Chu Jing nodded and said, "Yes."

  Chen Shuo stood up and said to Chu Jingyan, "These three are all high rollers in the casino. I don't expect you to win, but when I come back, you have to guarantee that there are still chips on my table. Is that too much to ask?"

  Chu Jing spoke with some difficulty and said: "I'll try my best."

  Chu Jing was not good at playing cards, and his luck while playing cards was equally bad. In just ten minutes, the chips in front of him had dwindled to almost nothing.

  A middle-aged man wearing a shirt looked at Chu Jingyan's darkening face and burst out laughing: "Young man, it seems you weren't humble just now. You really aren't very good at this."

  Chu Jing spoke with a bitter smile: "Sorry, I've made a fool of myself in front of everyone."

  The middle-aged man waved his hand and said, "No, we're having a lot of fun."

  The hearts of men are treacherous and the rivers are unpredictable. When Chen Shuo returned to the private room, he looked at Chu Jingyan's hand that had already started trembling and said: "Alright, I won't make things difficult for you, I'll do it."

  Chu Jingyan immediately stood up and walked aside.

  Chen Shuo sat down, looking at the card in his hand and then glanced at the chips on the table, smiling: "Really lost miserably."

  It is said that Chen Shuo's first pot of gold was obtained in the casino, and Chu Jingyan had doubts about it. However, now looking at Chen Shuo winning back all the money he lost earlier bit by bit, Chu Jingyan couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration, indeed legendary figures must have legendary pasts.

  Why don't we go find Chen Shuo and ask him to teach us his poker skills?

  Chu Jing spoke with some entanglement.

  He was very poor, so he loved money. After having the money, he didn't think of improving his life or anything else immediately. He still lived in the commoner's cave on Mount Gari, still rode a motorcycle, and was only generous with himself when it came to food.

  One can be poor in everything except for being poor in knowledge and wisdom.

  Chu Jingyan stood by and watched for a long time, until his legs started to feel numb. The four people at the table were still engrossed in their conversation, while Chu Jingyan looked at the chips on the table going back and forth, but couldn't understand the value of these small round pieces.

  The middle-aged man who had just won the most chips from Chu Jingyan, shuffled the cards while looking at him and asked: "Young man, what are you responsible for under Chairman Chen?"

  Chu Jingyun didn't know how to respond, to be exact, he was currently unemployed. Chen Shuo looked at the middle-aged man and said: "I plan on letting Jingyun take over the real estate first?"

  "What's going on with that real estate development in Seoul's suburbs?" the middle-aged man laughed, "Young man, it seems you're really favored by Director Chen."

  Chu Jing smiled slightly but didn't say anything.

  "That job is really dull and tedious, can a young person like him really handle it?"

  Chen Shuo put down his sign and smiled: "Director Gao, don't worry about your investment. What does age mean to us?"

  Seemingly recalling his youthful years, the tall and slender General Manager burst out laughing: "Chairman Chen is right, age is just a bother to ordinary people."

  The door of the private room was pushed open again and a waiter brought someone into the room.

  The middle-aged man who was just talking to Chu Jingyan turned his head and took a glance, then turned back to the people at the table with a smile: "You should all have seen her, my daughter."

  A well-fitted evening gown, still with a clear and delicate face, and those brown eyes as beautiful as the sunset in the evening.

  "Gentlemen." Galahad bowed to those present.

  Chen Shuo nodded and smiled: "Director Gao, Yara is getting more and more beautiful, in a few years, she might even surpass her mother's beauty."

  "Haha, it's not me bragging, but our family's Yala is not someone that ordinary people can compare to."

  "Director Gao, this is not modest at all."

  Gao Yala's face turned slightly red, unsure of what to say. When she glanced away, in that unremarkable corner, those brown eyes flickered with a different color.

  Chu Jing was somewhat surprised, never expecting to run into Gao Yala here, and even more unexpected was that the middle-aged man who had just won countless chips from him was actually Gao Yala's father.

  "Let Yara watch us old men play cards, it's really too cruel. Jingyan, take Yara downstairs to have a look around, there are many people of your age, at least you won't be bored."

  Chu Jing blinked her eyes.

  "Alright, you go down and eat something first, Dad will come find you later," said Ga Yara's father.

  "Okay, Dad." Ga Ya nodded and bowed to several people at the table, "See you later, uncles."

  Out of the box, Chu Jingyan and Gao Ya walked shoulder to shoulder in the corridor.

  Gao Ya La spoke first, saying to Chu Jing Yan: "I really didn't think of it."

  "I am too." Chu Jingyan replied with unusual sincerity.

  "Actually, have you ever felt that since you helped me that time, every meeting has been unexpected and the frequency is particularly high."

  Chu Jingyan said: "This is just the third time."

  Gao Yala stuck out her tongue and said, "It's really very frequent."

  Chu Jing nodded: "Very glad to see you again."

  "Me too."

  The two returned to the hall, and Gao Ya took a piece of butter cake and handed it to Chu Jingyan, smiling: "Try some, I was hungry when I just arrived and ate one, the taste is really good."

  Chu Jing took a bite of the cake and licked his lips, then said: "Indeed, it's not bad."

  Gao Yara also picked up a piece of cake, took a small bite, but still got some cream on the tip of her nose, looking really cute. Chu Jingyan had just lifted his hand when he found something was off, so he put it down again.

  Gao Ya picked up a napkin and wiped away the butter, continuing to eat with her head down in small bites.

  In the eyes of friends and family, she is a very well-behaved and obedient girl who knows how to live, has no common or worldly air about her, understands what's important, and has a kind heart. From young to old, she never caused any worry for her family, just as her father, Gao Ya La, said, from whatever angle you look at her, she is the best.

  Who would have thought that the best girl would have an intersection with a man who is not very satisfactory?

  After finishing the cake, Gao Ya raised her head and looked at Chu Jingyan with a smile: "If possible, I'd like to invite you to dance."

  Chu Jing said with a frown: "I won't."

  "I won't either."

  "Alright then."