As the CEO of Tianhai Pharmaceuticals, a young entrepreneur just 28 years old, Gao Yao had grown accustomed to attracting astonished gazes wherever he went and to women throwing themselves at him. It had been a long time since any woman had stirred his heart.

This time, tired of work, he planned to take a half-month annual leave, board a luxury cruise ship to tour the seas and clear his mind. However, he hadn't expected to encounter such a stunningly beautiful woman—the most exquisite he had ever seen.

The moment he saw this stunning beauty, Gao Yao made a decision. I must pursue her. She's the woman I've chosen to spend my life with. I have to have her!

Thus, without the slightest hesitation, Gao Yao approached her directly, revealed his identity, and extended an invitation to the beautiful woman.

In the past, it had always been the women who came on to him.

This time, by proactively inviting her, Gao Yao felt he was graciously deigning to do so.

This beauty will surely accept with gratitude, he thought. Then, tonight, I'll be able to conquer this stunning beauty and enjoy a wonderful, joyous night.

Gao Yao's plan seemed perfect in his mind.

After extending his invitation, he stood less than two meters from the Red Flame Maiden. Gazing at her features from such a close distance, he felt utterly intoxicated.

The Red Flame Maiden, comparable to a Martial Saint in the ranks of Soldier Masters, possessed a charm irresistible to ordinary people. In the eyes of common folk, she was like a celestial fairy descended to the mortal realm.

Gao Yao, brimming with confidence, completely disregarded Qin Heng at the Red Flame Maiden's side.

A poor bum like Qin Heng, whose entire outfit probably isn't even worth 1,000 yuan, must just be a backup plan for this stunning beauty, he thought. No, not even a backup—just an attendant. He poses no threat whatsoever.

However, what happened next was completely unexpected by Gao Yao.

This poor kid actually dared to tell me to get lost! Where did he get the nerve?! How absurd! I'm the CEO of a 30 billion yuan conglomerate, with personal wealth of several billion yuan!

Gao Yao was furious internally, but his face remained adorned with a smile. He looked at the Red Flame Maiden with feigned politeness and said, "Beautiful miss, isn't your attendant a little too agitated?"

"Exactly! Miss, you really need to keep an eye on this attendant of yours; he's so impolite!"

"This attendant of yours truly doesn't know his place! This is the CEO of Tianhai Pharmaceuticals! And your attendant told him to get lost?"

"I think he's just an attendant, a toad lusting after a swan's flesh. He wants to cling to this beauty and doesn't want anyone else near her. Tsk tsk. Give it up, buddy. Poor guys don't get love."

The people around also ridiculed Qin Heng.

Gao Yao felt even more pleased and smiled at the Red Flame Maiden. "Beautiful miss, you are truly like a celestial fairy who has descended to earth. This attendant simply doesn't deserve to be by your side. I would be honored to accompany you on this journey."

In the past, as soon as he revealed his identity and extended an invitation, no matter how proud or beautiful the girl, she would be compliant.

Wealth, in modern society, is everything! As long as I have money, any girl will throw herself at me. An endless supply to enjoy!

The Red Flame Maiden will surely be the same, Gao Yao thought. After all, women love money. Without money, how can they buy cosmetics, clothes, or bags? This was all based on Gao Yao's experience.

"Get lost!"

The same word erupted from the Red Flame Maiden's lips, striking Gao Yao's heart like a giant boulder. He froze on the spot, bewildered, staring at her in disbelief.

"You... what did you just say?!" Gao Yao clutched his chest, looking pained as he gazed at the Red Flame Maiden, wondering if he was hallucinating.

Such a stunning beauty... how could she curse at me?

"Beautiful miss, perhaps you're unaware of what Tianhai Pharmaceutical Group represents. Let me explain," Gao Yao said, slightly composing himself. "Our group is one of the top ten pharmaceutical corporations in the south, with a market value of 30 billion yuan. I am the president, and I hold 20% of the shares."

As he spoke, his gaze became increasingly confident.

He shot Qin Heng a provocative glare, his face filled with smug triumph. I've utterly crushed this ordinary-looking attendant. As long as this stunning beauty isn't a fool, she'll definitely know who to choose, he thought.

The people around them all gasped in awe.

"Wow! 20% of 30 billion... isn't that 6 billion?!"

"Gao Yao is only 28, and he already has assets worth 6 billion yuan! That's unbelievable!"

"A diamond bachelor! No, he's practically a bachelor made of gold! If I were that woman, I'd strip naked immediately for a chance with Gao Yao! That's 6 billion yuan we're talking about!"

Everyone on deck was shocked, gazing at Gao Yao in disbelief.

At the same time, quite a few looked at Qin Heng with pity in their eyes.

This kid is truly pathetic, they thought. He works so hard as the Goddess's attendant, yet gets nothing in return. He probably spent all his long-saved money just to get on this luxury cruise ship. And now he can only watch helplessly as his Goddess falls into another man's arms. So tragic.

Hearing the crowd's exclamations, Gao Yao stuck his chin out, looking down his nose at Qin Heng with a gloating expression. He sneered, "Poor bastard, now you see the difference between us, don't you? You'll never earn 6 billion yuan in your entire life!"

"Hahaha! President Gao, you jest! Forget 6 billion; even 600,000 yuan would probably take this kid more than a decade to earn!"

"Exactly! You can tell at a glance this kid has no self-awareness. A pauper daring to have designs on such a stunning beauty? It's hilarious!"

The crowd around them burst into laughter once again, treating Qin Heng as a laughingstock.

"Tianhai Pharmaceuticals... I recall it's an enterprise of the Du family of Tianhai, isn't it?" Qin Heng glanced at Gao Yao and smirked. "I told you to get lost earlier. If you don't go now, it might be too late for you."

"That's right! It's an enterprise of the Du family, one of the four great families of Tianhai!" Gao Yao's expression grew even more arrogant. He looked at Qin Heng with disdain and said, "You little piece of trash, I'm surprised you even know about the Du family. It seems you aspire to high society! Unfortunately, a country bumpkin like you could work your entire life and still not reach the starting point of us upper-class individuals. You were destined to be a poor bastard from the very beginning!"

"Shut up!" Suddenly, a sharp shout cut through the air. A young man in a white suit approached, shot Gao Yao a fierce glare, and then walked up to Qin Heng.

THUMP!

He actually knelt, kowtowing twice to Qin Heng with resounding thuds. "Young Master Qin, I had no idea you were on this ship! Du Pingshu has failed to welcome you properly. Please forgive me, Young Master Qin!"

Du Pingshu!?

Isn't he the CEO of Tianhai Pharmaceutical Group?!

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Witnessing this scene, Gao Yao was instantly dumbfounded, his face a mask of utter disbelief!