Even the driver felt honored to be carrying such guests. He felt as if his own value had instantly skyrocketed.
Li Chuchu stroked the soft wool cushion under the seat, a sense of absurdity and emptiness welling up inside her. Had she really so quickly managed to sit in a luxury car that, in the novels set in that era, was only supposed to be enjoyed by the legendary aristocratic families?
She turned to look at Shen Yanshan.
Thankfully, he wasn't wearing that yellowed shirt today. Instead, he had on a brand - new and well - fitting outfit. Coupled with his good looks and noble temperament, the natural air of nobility and composure he exuded with every gesture was simply inborn.
Li Chuchu couldn't help but silently gasp in admiration. As expected of a villain.
Back in the early 1980s, he had already seen such a high - class car and could sit inside it calmly without being overawed.
Passers - by all stopped to take a look.
Although cars were no longer that rare in Hong Kong, a car as outrageously luxurious as this was mostly a collector's item in the garages of the rich. It was still quite rare to see one on the street.
"Whose car is this? I've never heard of it before."
"Who knows? This car has been on the fashion magazines. It's the latest model of Mercedes - Benz this year. I guess it belongs to some young master from a prominent family."
"Wow, this car is really imposing!"
The car soon stopped in front of the racecourse.
Li Chuchu was about to open the door.
On the other hand, Shen Yanshan was still sitting in the car, fully displaying the airs of a young master who never did menial work.
Li Chuchu secretly sighed that he was really good at putting on airs, so she also sat still in the car.
The two of them sat in the car like two Buddhas.
The driver, being very professional, walked around to the roadside, bent down, and opened the door for Shen Yanshan. His voice was steady and deep, exuding the aura of a chauffeur exclusive to a wealthy family. "Young master, madam, the horse race is here. Please watch your step."
With such a display, Li Chuchu instantly felt that the eighty - dollar - an - hour fee was really worth it!
It was truly a full - experience.
Under the focused gazes of the people on the roadside, a long and slender leg stepped out of the latest model of Mercedes - Benz, clad in a straight and tidy suit trouser.
Contrary to expectations, he was wearing a casual brown - striped shirt on top. Compared to the well - dressed people around, this shirt added a touch of casual and unrestrained charm to the man's deep and delicate features.
It instantly won the hearts of many young girls.
However, the next second, a slender, fair leg in a small leather shoe stepped out of the car, shattering the pink - bubbling hearts of those girls.
The two of them ignored those gazes. Li Chuchu wrapped her arm around Shen Yanshan's and walked into the horse race.
Inside the horse race, lottery tickets fluttered in the air. The green lawn was spread out over a large area on the outside ground. There were girls in miniskirts and crop tops dancing hotly on the lawn.
On the second floor of the horse race was the VIP room.
After Shen Yanshan bought the tickets, the usher led them up here.
Li Chuchu wrapped her arm around Shen Yanshan's and whispered, "Are we here to inquire about Rongxing Company?"
Shen Yanshan nodded.
Previously, when he wanted to inquire about something, he would just find a teahouse or a restaurant and ask someone, at most slipping them a little money. But when Li Chuchu mentioned the government building and Shen Yanshan found himself in the midst of well - dressed people, he realized that Hong Kong was different from the inland.
The class division here was very obvious. To obtain information from the upper - class society, one had to start from the upper - class social circle.
According to his previous methods, it would be absolutely impossible to get useful information.
So he had spared no expense to get in.
If Li Chuchu knew what Shen Yanshan was thinking at this moment, she would surely sigh again that a genius was indeed a genius, able to draw inferences from one instance.
"Most of the wealthy people in Hong Kong are gathered here. Factory Director Qian must also be in this circle." Shen Yanshan took a glass of champagne from the usher's tray and scanned the surroundings with his eyes, looking for someone who might give him useful information.
As soon as the champagne entered his mouth,
Shen Yanshan was hit by the taste that was like carbonated water and alcohol at the same time.
He frowned slightly.
Li Chuchu teased him, "What? Factory Director Shen is used to riding in a luxury car worth hundreds of thousands and can remain calm, but can't accept a few - hundred - dollar champagne?"
Shen Yanshan glanced at her.
Seeing her heartless smile, he looked helpless. "No, it's my first time riding in a car today."
Li Chuchu was slightly stunned. "Really?"
Shen Yanshan rubbed the space between his eyebrows. "Yes. I didn't even know how to open the car door when I got out."
He had really bared his soul in front of her, leaving nothing hidden.
Li Chuchu almost died laughing.
It was really a beautiful misunderstanding.
...
Many people saw Shen Yanshan's extraordinary air and wanted to come up and strike up a conversation, but Shen Yanshan refused them all.
"Hey? Why isn't Qian Guangjin here today? He used to be the most punctual, right?"
"Who knows? Maybe he's already gone back to Rongxing?"
"Hey, he left after just one round! He said he had an appointment with a director tonight. Tsk, I bet it's for that little actress of his to get a role."
Others joked, "He's really lucky with women. I didn't expect him to be so amorous at his age. Can he handle it? I think his hair is getting thinner and thinner."
This made everyone burst out laughing.
Shen Yanshan listened carefully for a while.
He was almost certain that this Qian Guangjin was the person he was looking for.
He targeted a middle - aged man who looked a bit like a nouveau riche and then found an opportunity to go up and talk to him for a while.
Li Chuchu was sitting beside the self - service snack table not far away. The tickets were expensive for a reason. The snacks on the table were delicious. There were even freshly baked pineapple buns and milk tea, also known as silk - stocking tea!
Li Chuchu's eyes lit up at the sight of these delicious foods. She couldn't wait to try one of each.
As she ate, she watched Shen Yanshan socializing around. His confident and noble demeanor made the man with a bald patch on his head beside him feel like he had found a kindred spirit, and the two of them just chatted on and on.
Li Chuchu took a couple of bites of the egg tart. It was a bit too sweet.
She took a couple of sips of the milk tea.
...
"I wonder how much Mr. Shen knows about horse racing?"
The corners of Shen Yanshan's mouth twitched slightly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. "Not very much, but I can play a few rounds with Mr. Li."
"Okay, I like straightforward people!"
Boss Li placed his bet on Horse No. 02. "This horse was the champion in the last round. I won't be polite. I'll place my bet first!"
A cheer came from outside.
Horse No. 02 was in the enclosure, snorting heavily, its front hooves constantly stamping the ground. Its restlessness and the muscles on its body were clearly visible. It was the most favored one.
He smiled, but there was a hint of shrewdness that was unique to a businessman on his face. Taking advantage of the fact that Shen Yanshan was a newcomer, he was still smiling and pretending to be kind even though he had an obvious advantage.
The horse race was originally a gambling place. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that people here squandered money like dirt. The money here was no longer just money. The small ten - thousand - yuan chip cards were like toys, piled lightly on the table.
The grid on the other side was empty, waiting silently for Shen Yanshan to place his bet.
Mr. Li's meaning was very clear.
Only by playing a round with him could he tell Shen Yanshan what he wanted to know.