Huayu97: Starting with Wu Song Fighting the Tiger

Liu Xiang followed Cheng Xiaodong and Li Tiansheng. As soon as she stepped into the ballroom, she was enveloped by the overwhelming fragrance and noise. The extravagance of the Hong Kong and Macau tycoon party on the cruise ship was indeed comparable to the scenes in the movies.

The crystal chandeliers dazzled the eye, and under the light, the diamonds around the women's necks and the jade on their wrists shone brighter than the stars in the sky; the men were all dressed in bespoke suits, with cufflinks that were either gold or platinum, and the rich aroma of cigars mixed with the fruity scent of red wine, creating a unique "smell of money" in the air.

"Wow, this is even more exciting than the Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony." Li Tiansheng casually picked up a glass of champagne from a passing waiter's tray, took a sip, and his brows immediately relaxed. "Oh, '82 Lafite! That old bastard Wang Pangzi really went all out."

Cheng Xiaodong was more composed than him. He glanced at the figures swaying on the dance floor and said in a low voice, "Don't just focus on drinking. See that table on the east side? That's Boss Huang from Cinema City. The guy with the gold-rimmed glasses on the west side is Manager Yu from Shaw Brothers. They're both big shots in the industry. Go and say hello to them later. It'll be good for your future development."

Liu Xiang nodded, but his eyes couldn't help but dart into the crowd. Although his suit was also provided by Fatty Wang and the material was not bad, compared with those wealthy businessmen who exuded "I am very rich" from head to toe, he still showed a bit of naivety as a newcomer.

Just as I was pondering the details, I heard a hushed murmur from the side. Several men with beer bellies were huddled together, their eyes fixed on the female guests in the center of the dance floor, their spittle practically flying out of their mouths.

"See that? That woman in the red cheongsam is the third wife of the Macau gambling tycoon; her figure is absolutely stunning!"

"Tch, your taste is terrible. The one in the white evening gown next to her is the real gem—I heard she graduated from some prestigious French university, she's smart, beautiful, and her family is in the shipping business!"

"Hey, hey, stop arguing! Look over there! Isn't that Shen Qing from Shen's Jewelry? Tsk tsk, Su Wanyi's goddaughter, she's even better than her mother! That little face, that slender waist, she's definitely going to be a beauty in the future!"

Liu Xiang followed their gaze and was slightly surprised.

At the entrance to the dance floor, Su Wanyi, arm in arm with Shen Qing, was walking slowly towards them. Su Wanyi wore a dark green velvet dress, the hem of which flowed to the ground. Around her neck was a string of pigeon blood ruby ​​necklaces, which made her skin appear even whiter than snow. Her eyes and brows carried a touch of charm that had been refined by time, and every gesture she made exuded the air of a wealthy socialite.

Shen Qing, standing next to her, was wearing a pink princess dress, her hair styled in a loose bun, her face showing a girlish charm, and she was carrying a small, cute platinum bag.

What shocked Liu Xiang even more was that Su Wanyi was arm in arm with another woman on the other side.

The woman wore a champagne-colored fishtail dress that accentuated her shapely figure. Her long, jet-black hair cascaded loosely over her shoulders. Her face was lightly made up, yet she was breathtakingly beautiful. She had willow-leaf eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes, especially her eyes, which, with their captivating light, held a touch of aloofness, a hint of allure, and an indescribable charm.

The woman in front of me is none other than Li Binbin!

At that moment, Liu Xiang's breathing paused.

Before his rebirth, he had seen Li Binbin on television countless times.

She was already over fifty then, and although she took good care of herself, she couldn't escape the marks of time. But the Li Binbin in front of me was in her early twenties, at the peak of her beauty, every smile and gesture exuding captivating charm, even more beautiful than in the movie posters!

"Li Binbin is here!" Li Tiansheng almost dropped the champagne glass in his hand, and his voice had already changed.

Cheng Xiaodong was also taken aback for a moment, then whispered, "Su Wanyi has quite a bit of influence; even Li Binbin is on her good terms!"

When she saw Liu Xiang, a perfectly timed smile immediately appeared on her lips. She then walked over, her high heels clicking crisply on the gleaming floor.

"Liu Xiang, Director Li, Instructor Cheng." Su Wanyi's voice was as gentle as the evening breeze. Her gaze fell on Liu Xiang with a hint of amusement. "What a coincidence today. I didn't expect to run into you here. It seems we have quite a connection."

Shen Qing smiled sweetly as well: "Liu Xiang, it's nice to see you again!"

Before he could even speak, several wealthy businessmen gathered around to watch the spectacle. They were all the type who couldn't resist beautiful women, their eyes fixed on Su Wanyi, Shen Qing, and Li Binbin, their faces plastered with greasy smiles, all vying to strike up a conversation.

"Ms. Su, it's an honor to meet you! I'm Manager Chen from Hang Seng Bank, and I've been looking forward to working with you for a long time!"

"Ms. Li! I'm a fan of yours! Could you please sign my autograph?"

"This Ms. Shen is truly young and promising. I wonder if she would be interested in investing in my new project?"

The group jostled and shoved each other, their spittle almost landing on the three women's faces. Su Wanyi frowned almost imperceptibly, while Shen Qing shrank back, hiding behind Su Wanyi.

Li Binbin remained relatively calm, though the smile on his face faded slightly, and he took a half step back.

Upon seeing this, Liu Xiang instinctively took a step forward.

Standing at 1.85 meters tall, he was like a wall, instantly blocking the wealthy businessmen from entering. He didn't speak, but merely narrowed his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the men. Liu Xiang exuded a menacing aura, and although he had tried his best to conceal it, the oppressive presence still silenced the pampered businessmen.

Manager Chen, who had been spitting as he spoke, took a step back, his smile instantly freezing as he asked, "Where does this gentleman work?"

Liu Xiang ignored him, but turned her head and smiled at Su Wanyi: "Ms. Su, Ms. Shen, Ms. Li, it's too noisy here, why don't you go sit on the terrace over there?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Su Wanyi's eyes, then she smiled and nodded: "Okay, that's exactly what I was thinking."

Shen Qing's eyes lit up, and she tugged at Liu Xiang's arm, "Liu Xiang, let's go over there!"

Li Binbin breathed a sigh of relief and gave Liu Xiang a grateful look: "Then I'll go with Mr. Liu."

Liu Xiang subtly shook off Shen Qing's hand and gestured for her to enter. The three women followed him slowly toward the terrace, leaving behind a group of wealthy businessmen looking at each other in bewilderment, as well as several men who wanted to step forward but dared not, who could only watch Liu Xiang's back with longing eyes, secretly wondering: Just who is this kid?

Cheng Xiaodong and Li Tiansheng exchanged a glance, both seeing amusement in each other's eyes. Li Tiansheng leaned close to Cheng Xiaodong's ear and whispered, "This kid's got quite the luck with women."

Cheng Xiaodong smiled and said, "But you're going to offend people. Didn't you see the way Su Wanyi looked at him just now? It seems like he's going to get himself into deeper and deeper trouble today."

The terrace is on the west side of the ballroom, where a gentle sea breeze blows, dispelling the noise inside.