How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

Although I'd had numerous interactions with these big shots, the due respect had to be given. Besides, we were in Hua Country, where bowing before these magnates wasn't shameful. Ordinary businessmen didn't even have the chance to bow because they lacked the qualifications to meet them.

"Let's go."

Having said that, Gu Heng and a few secretaries boarded the private elevator under Zheng Jiayi's lead.

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Once downstairs, the security team already waiting at the private elevator entrance immediately surrounded Gu Heng...

As Gu Heng stepped out of the elevator and saw the bodyguard team encircling him, impenetrably tight, he couldn't help but frown...

But when he turned his head and saw the layers of reporters outside, along with a large crowd of onlookers and ordinary employees, he accepted the bodyguards' approach...

He was no longer an ordinary person...

His influence was great, his name widely known, and he'd upset quite a few people...

Far to mention, just take the 14,000 people he'd sued recently – no one could guarantee if there wasn't a desperado among them.

Those online trolls who constantly spewed venom had already been miserable, and now, after Gu Heng's move, they might not be able to maintain their basic livelihood. Who knew if they would emerge to seek revenge on society?

He still had a lot of life to enjoy. If he were attacked by this scum out for revenge, even if it was an eye for an eye, wouldn't it be a terrible loss?

Upon further reflection, Gu Heng spoke to Water Bear, the head of the bodyguard squad, "Don't crowd too close. Just be more vigilant about the surroundings. The big leaders arriving soon might get a bad impression if we're too clustered."

Water Bear originally wanted to persuade him to reconsider...

In his view, the employer's safety came first...

But as a former special forces soldier, he knew it wasn't appropriate for the leaders to see such a scene. Without arguing, he used a hand signal to disperse the bodyguards and informed them through his earpiece to quadruple their usual vigilance to ensure the safety of Gu Heng and the leaders to arrive...

Gu Heng, satisfied with this, nodded and continued outside.

Today Gu Heng didn't dress himself up to look particularly mature. Dressed in a crisp, white Armani suit, he appeared much younger next to his solemn, black-clad bodyguards. His hair wasn't meticulously styled but rather blown about carelessly, adding a touch of disarray. If it weren't for the setting, no one would think of Gu Heng as the chairman of a conglomerate – he would seem more like the wealthy heir of an affluent family...

Gu Heng wore a composed expression, moving with grace.

Gu Heng's mindset had long since evolved to fully embody that of a tycoon. He was unperturbed by such scenes.

As he stepped out of the building, the reporters, with their cameras and boom microphones set up, eagerly documented the moment with flashing lights. Not to mention anything else, the reality that a man in his twenties controlled a multi-billion-dollar financial investment group was newsworthy in itself. Even if there were no other hot topics to follow, this alone was ample for them to declare their mission accomplished.

Aside from these professional journalists, Wuyou Media influencers live-streaming nearby were also focusing their cameras on Gu Heng.

To be honest...

Even dressed in a suit worth millions...

Gu Heng was still not handsome...

But this unattractiveness was limited to physical appearance...

Surrounded by bodyguards, amidst greetings from executives and bosses of other companies, the aura of a superior that Gu Heng exuded was simply irresistibly handsome...

To put it bluntly, even the hottest young idol of the moment couldn't match the demeanor that Gu Heng naturally possessed...

And for a simple reason – they didn't have Gu Heng's wealth.

Money...

It was the source of all of Gu Heng's charisma...

Ms. Cheng initially wanted to greet Gu Heng, but seeing that those greeting him were upper-echelon elites controlling much of society's resources, and considering she was just a modest internet celebrity, she doubted Gu Heng would even remember her name. Going forward, he might even ask, "Who are you?"...

Thinking it would only be humiliating to proceed, she stopped, turning her attention to her live streaming comments...

"This is the real Gu Heng, right? WTF, he's that handsome?"

"Are you blind? That's handsome? If he's handsome, then what am I, some sort of superstar or heartthrob?"

"To those claiming they're better looking, is your pee frosted over? Can't you see yourselves in it? Sometimes being handsome is all about the feel. When one day you're worth billions and become the head of a major corporation at 24, people will say you're handsome too!"

"You may laugh at Gu Heng for not being handsome, but Gu Heng is snuggling with your goddess and laughing at you for not being able to pay off your mortgage..."

Gu Heng wasn't aware of the discussions about him in the various online celebrity broadcast rooms, and he didn't care at all. Seeing the familiar faces in front of him, he couldn't help but smile and walk up, hugging the man in his thirties and exclaiming, "Brother Lu!"

As the first wealthy elite he had come into contact with, and the one who had introduced him to the upper-class circle, Gu Heng still had a lot of respect for Lu Yuan.

Even though Gu Heng's fortune and status had already surpassed Lu Yuan by several levels, the address "Brother Lu" still rolled off his tongue quite comfortably.

"Ay, Mr. Gu, you can't call me that, just call me Little Lu. You're the big boss now. Did you see the Forbes Hua Country Rich List the other day? You ranked 41st, with a net worth of 56.1 billion on the list. I fell straight off the Hurun Rich List from the top thousand, not even reaching half of your spare change. I can't afford you calling me Brother Lu."

The Forbes ranking list? 41st? A net worth of 56.1 billion?

What should be said and what shouldn't...

Forbes' digging into net worth is indeed impressive...

They couldn't find the 100 billion cash still in the bank, and the 56.1 billion was all of my publicly declared wealth...

But if you add that 100 billion in cash, plus the new semiconductor company that's about to partner with the Ministry of Industry, I reckon I could arm-wrestle with Nongfu Spring's boss Zhong Shanshan and his 400 billion fortune for the title of Hua Country's richest man...

In the past, Gu Heng might have cared about this ranking, but now that he had reached this level, he actually preferred a lower ranking, not wanting to be the bird that sticks its neck out...

No wonder so many tycoons hide their wealth...

Probably all with the same mindset as Gu Heng...

Seeing the teasing expression on Lu Yuan's face, Gu Heng couldn't help but punch him in the chest, "Never mind my rank, you're still Brother Lu to me."

Fu Songyang, standing to the side, also wanted to brush up his own sense of presence: "What about me?"

Gu Heng didn't want to offend him either, so he cheerfully called out "Brother Lu" and gave face.

Fu Songyang's Buddha-like smile immediately took over his entire face as he laughed and pulled a young man over to introduce, "I shouldn't need to introduce this one, right?"

The young man also smiled and extended his hand, with a tone that carried a hint of goodwill: "Mr. Gu."

"Principal Wang?"

Gu Heng was quite familiar with this face...

After all, for anyone who ever fantasized about being a rich second generation, most would see this man as the benchmark of their fantasies...

The former No.1 rich second-generation, of course...

Even though he kept a low profile over the years, his fame was still intact, especially since he'd recently made headlines again for fathering a daughter with an internet celebrity...

Without overthinking it, he simply shook hands with Principal Wang, gave a simple nod of greeting, and didn't show too much emotion.

If this had been right after getting the system, recognizing this No.1 rich second-generation might have excited Gu Heng...

But now...

To put it rather boldly...

At his current standing, even if he met his dad, Wanda's boss, it would be on equal terms...

Although Principal Wang was a full cycle older than him, in terms of status, he was definitely a junior...

That he could shake his hand and be friendly was already giving quite a lot of face...

And this scene of Principal Wang actively showing goodwill was captured by the reporters and internet celebrities...

They all understood that this former No.1 rich second-generation was defiant against anyone, and now showing goodwill towards Gu Heng was indeed big news. Many of the reporters here had pocketed red envelopes from IDE Group, of course, they would sing praises of IDE Group's and Gu Heng's greatness...

Doesn't this provide the perfect material?

As for Principal Wang...

He was even more indifferent...

Having prepared himself for this public display of goodwill...

Ever since Wanda fell from grace, he had lost face online more than once or twice; what did it matter if the media belittled him a bit, as long as he could make a good connection with Gu Heng?