kvmb Chapter 320 Vacation
Chapter 320 Vacation
Bai Li looked up and realized it wasn't a staff member, but Wu Hai.
Wu Hai had already returned to normal attire, wearing a well-tailored linen shirt and casual trousers, with his long hair casually tied back.
Although he didn't have the splendid outfit of the Siren, his looks and temperament were enough to carry off any attire.
Even the simplest outfit looks like haute couture from a major brand on him.
These past few days, Wu Hai naturally didn't miss the opportunity to be alone with Bai Li.
Bai Li didn't leave, so he stayed too, spending his days either eating, drinking, having fun, or just wandering around behind her.
Bai Li was almost fed up with him, and asked him indirectly several times, "Don't you have any work to do?"
But Wuhai dismissed them all with a flippant air.
Later, she got tired of asking and simply let him be.
I reckon this person doesn't plan to move unless I leave.
Upon seeing him, Bai Li, unsurprised, looked away.
Wu Hai casually lay down on the recliner next to Bai Li, propped his head up with his hand, and asked, "I heard from Sheldon that you're planning to leave tomorrow?"
"Yes." Bai Li nodded in confirmation.
Happy vacations are always short-lived. She had other plans to make, and no matter how pleasant the place was, she couldn't stay any longer.
"How does it feel to be on this island?" Wu Hai asked casually.
Upon hearing Wu Hai's question, Bai Li paused the video playing on her phone, gazed at the magnificent sunset in the distance, and after thinking for a moment, said in a deep voice, "Very special..."
She paused for a moment, then continued, "It's like a man-made utopian world, with everything you could want, but it's detached from reality, unreal, and very illusory."
“Illusory?” Wu Hai smiled, crossing his long legs. “For many people, this is the only reality, where the rules are clear and power reigns supreme.”
"But this place filters out external disturbances, legal regulations, and public judgment and supervision, doesn't it?" Bai Li pointed out the essence of the island in a calm tone: "A top-level power arena that exists outside the rules of the conventional world."
The island cannot be found on the map at all.
Ordinary people outside the island may never hear about this island.
There are no laws binding here, only island rules jointly formulated and maintained by century-old wealthy families, emerging capital, and political forces.
Power, wealth, and influence are the only passports.
The more one understands this island that operates outside the rules, the clearer Wu Hai's words became that night.
Monte Carlo Island is a paradise, but also an arena for the elite.
This place is not monolithic, but rather comprised of several deeply intertwined communities or alliances of interest.
Zhou Chengjing has deep roots here. He is not only a representative of China's top political families, but also the leader of several heavyweight elite families. Arthur and his two companions, as well as the old man Li at the auction, are all important members of this group.
As for Wu Hai, as the heir of the shipping giant Wu family, he naturally wields considerable influence on Monte Carlo Island. His faction controls vital global shipping routes and financial networks, possessing vast capital resources.
In addition, there are other resource oligarchs and alliances of nouveau riche on the island.
There is both cooperation and silent competition between them.
In such an ecosystem, going it alone or relying on a single big tree won't get you far. She has to build her own ecosystem to gain a foothold here.
Wu Hai turned his head, his deep gaze falling on her face with a look of inquiry.
Little Pear had only stayed on the island for a few days, yet she saw things so clearly.
[Wuhai's favorability +1]
[Wuhai's favorability rating: 61]
Along with the system notification, Wu Hai chuckled softly. His long legs were crossed, making him appear more relaxed, but his eyes were sharper: "The waters here are indeed deep, a mixed bag. For example... the seemingly balanced committee is not a harmonious whole."
Rarely receiving goodwill from Wu Hai, Bai Li glanced at him twice, then continued his sentence with interest, asking, "Tell me more?"
Wu Hai said quietly, “There are many old-fashioned people on this island who are protected by their ancestors and unwilling to take risks. They only want peace and dignity. What they can’t stand the most is Zhou Chengjing’s radical approach of bringing in trouble from the outside world and using the island’s rules as a weapon.”
At this point, a mocking smile appeared on Wu Hai's lips:
“Zhou Chengjing’s operation was successful, but it was too big and too… taboo. The discontent within the committee won’t disappear just because he’s a member.”
Wu Hai paused, then turned his gaze to Bai Li, his tone cold: "Zhou Chengjing is a big catch. There are plenty of people on the island and outside the island who want to take a bite out of him. He's a guy who lives on the edge of a knife. He can play for a while, but he can't play forever."
When he said the last sentence, Wu Jia looked directly at Bai Li and emphasized his words, clearly with a deeper meaning.
Bai Li remained silent.
She had actually already sensed what Wu Hai was saying.
After getting to know Zhou Chengjing, every step he took was a risky gamble—whether it was bringing down a large number of political enemies in the Luo family case or taking the plunge to attack the Brotherhood of Holy Blood this time, almost all of them were crazy gambles.
The greater his achievements, the more people he has trampled underfoot.
Those who hate him, those who admire him, those who envy him...
It's hard to imagine how much pressure one must endure every day at that height; it's not something an ordinary person can handle.
If Zhou Chengjing had been born in a chaotic era, he would definitely have been qualified to become a powerful and influential figure.
Unfortunately, we live in a time of peace.
The world stage is full of rules and constraints, leaving him little room to maneuver. His unconventional and eccentric behavior will only make him more likely to make enemies.
Collaborating and exchanging ideas with such people can be highly rewarding, but also carries high risks.
But since she was already involved and couldn't extricate herself, she could only constantly arm herself and gain the ability to protect herself.
As the sun gradually swallowed the sea, the afterglow of the setting sun stretched the shadows of everything infinitely long.