Infinite Paradise
Chapter 37: Can you take all the good things in the world for yourself in 27 days?

Chapter 37: Can you take all the good things in the world for yourself in 27 days?

The next day when Le Cheng woke up, he peeled off the legs and arms wrapped around him and got out of bed.

Annie’s sleeping posture was just like the movies she starred in, active and clingy. Although Western women possess especially strong recovery capabilities, it was still Annie’s first time experiencing Le’s strength, and inevitably, she ended up completely spent, seemingly unable to muster any energy.

It wasn’t until Le Cheng had comfortably finished his shower that she slowly opened her eyes and woke up from the bed.

"Cheng, you are really incredible. Last night was the happiest and most satisfying night I’ve ever had." Watching Le Cheng who had just come out of the bathroom, Annie’s eyes were filled with admiration and affection, her tone laced with intoxication.

Le Cheng chuckled, "Having the opportunity to discuss the philosophy of life with Miss Annie, it’s inevitable that I got a bit excited. Knowing that you felt happy and satisfied makes me feel truly honored."

In a way, was this considered as successfully chasing his star?

"But the joyful times are always brief, who knows when I will get the chance to discuss life with Miss Annie again."

"Why would that be?" Annie threw a flirtatious glance emotionally, then stuffed a small piece of paper into Le Cheng’s hand, cooing, "It has my contact information. If it’s Cheng, I’m available anytime."

"Then I better keep this safe."

Moments later, the two of them, fully dressed, took the elevator from the seventh floor back to the ground floor. As they stepped out of the hallway, they immediately saw Louis approaching from a distance.

Annie originally just had her arms around Le Cheng’s arm, but upon seeing Louis, her expression subtly changed, and she immediately clung to Le Cheng’s body like a koala, her eyes becoming tender and sweetly kissing Le Cheng’s ear.

"Cheng, be careful with Louis, he’s a guy who devours others without spitting out the bones."

Annie whispered into Le Cheng’s ear, her voice very low.

Le Cheng smiled, and immediately patted Annie’s buttock hard, catching her off guard and eliciting a yelp from her, her voice both coquettish and scolding.

"Ha ha ha ha."

The clear and bright laughter came from ahead, Louis, seeing their intimate behavior, seemed in a particularly good mood, "Mr. Le Cheng, Miss Annie, I didn’t expect that just one night could bring you two so much closer. I’m quite envious indeed."

Annie shyly bowed her head, while Le Cheng replied with a smile, "After all, Miss Annie is my idol."

Louis nodded then showed a hint of apology, "I’m terribly sorry, Mr. Le Cheng. There were so many guests last night, I was busy entertaining them and inadvertently neglected you. I hope it didn’t make you uncomfortable."

"Of course not, discussing the philosophy of life with Miss Annie is the thirteenth thing I most wanted to do. I should thank Mr. Louis for giving me this dream-come-true opportunity."

The thirteenth most wanted thing to do? What about the first twelve?

The two were naturally curious to hear this.

But Louis tactfully did not ask further, instead joking, "It seems you really like Miss Annie, and I see that she has special feelings for you too. Why don’t you two consider officially dating... Mr. Le Cheng, Miss Annie is a popular Hollywood star, a dream woman for countless men, having such a girlfriend would make others insanely jealous."

Annie knew Louis was just making casual conversation, but hearing this, her eyes couldn’t help revealing a bit of hope.

However, Le Cheng shook his head, his face sincere, "Oh, how can that be? Annie is my idol, I’m her fan, a fan and an idol can’t fall in love, plus being with me would hinder Miss Annie’s career."

"Mr. Le Cheng is worrying too much, as long as you like it, you can do whatever you want, and I see Miss Annie is very much looking forward to it... don’t you think so, Annie?"

Although Louis was smiling kindly, his underlying implication clearly didn’t take Annie seriously, just seeing her as a token to win over Le Cheng.

"Of... of course." Annie hastily put on a pleasing smile.

Le Cheng waved his hand again, "Actually, I’m not good at dating, and I’m not interested in having a girlfriend, plus I prefer others’ girlfriends, wives, idols. If Miss Annie really became my girlfriend, it would lack that special appeal... By the way, Mr. Louis, you’re not young anymore, do you have a wife?"

"..."

There was silence from both at this.

Le Cheng had also mentioned last night that he preferred others’ companions, at the time Louis just thought it was a humorous joke, but now it seemed... his expression was sincere, his tone earnest, not seeming like acting.

And why suddenly ask whether I have a wife?

Could it be you’re also thinking about my wife?

Crap!

Indeed, Louis had a very beautiful wife, immensely popular when younger, and even he had to use every trick in the book to emerge from a multitude of rivals to finally win his beauty.

Although his wife was now in her thirties, thanks to careful maintenance, her beauty and figure remained top-notch, which he was very proud of, often taking her to various high-society parties to enjoy the envious looks of others, but now... he decided to keep his wife well hidden, absolutely couldn’t let Le Cheng discover her!

Ha ha ha ha...

Meanwhile, Annie was struggling to hold back her laughter, seeing Louis looking thwarted for the first time was simply too satisfying.

Suddenly she felt that her earlier warning to Le Cheng might have been superfluous, Louis was indeed powerful, wealthy, influential, with the government as his backup, but Le Cheng was not one to be underestimated either, in the end, who was playing whom was still uncertain.

How does that saying go again?

Right... be careful not to lose your wife and break your army!

She began to look forward a bit, truly wanting to see the scene where Louis’s wife is seduced into Le Cheng’s bed. When that time comes, she wouldn’t mind having a threesome.

Louis silently endured the loss and had no more thoughts of teasing. However, as a superior, it was essential to keep his emotions hidden, so he quickly regained his composure and laughed, "Hahaha, Mr. Le Cheng, you really have a great sense of humor. However, my wife is quite plain-looking, you wouldn’t be interested in her. I’m very sorry for not being able to entertain you properly last night, so I came over early today to invite you to have breakfast with me. Would you be interested?"

"Of course."

"Then, Mr. Louis, Mr. Le Cheng, I will take my leave."

Annie felt that there was no opportunity for her to participate anymore and wisely excused herself to leave.

Soon after, the two men arrived at a nearby restaurant. The location was excellent and the environment beautiful. It seemed that the place might have been booked in advance as there were no other customers visible.

As the waiter served the exquisite and delicious breakfast, Louis immediately began explaining in detail to Le Cheng.

Halfway through the meal, seeing Le Cheng’s satisfied expression, Louis felt it was probably time.

But just as he was about to speak, Le Cheng took the initiative.

"Mr. Louis, I heard that you are raising players like livestock, is that true?"

"Ah?"

Louis’s expression froze, and after a long pause, he showed an angry expression, "That’s a slander! Mr. Le Cheng, I don’t know where you heard such rumors, but I can assure you, there is absolutely no such thing. Our dealings with the... players are fair and just transactions, and keeping them like livestock is something only fools from the old times would do!"

Watching Louis’s indignant face, Le Cheng smiled, "Can you elaborate on your dealings?"

...

To sway Le Cheng, Louis had actually put in quite an effort. The honey trap was just one part, more importantly, he wanted to show off the luxurious upper-class lifestyle. To most people, it’s unimaginable how extravagant the lifestyle of the upper class can be. Just let them experience it once, and they’ll sink deep into the materialistic desires of money, beauty, and power, willingly becoming the dogs of capital.

To threaten using personal safety? That’s actually the crudest method.

Louis tried to take control in the communication with Le Cheng and then gradually lead him to the topic he wanted. However, Le Cheng unexpectedly threw out such a bombshell news, completely disrupting his rhythm.

At this point, Louis no longer beat around the bush, he sighed and said: "Mr. Le Cheng, you must be well aware that the rise of players is unstoppable. No one knows what the future will become, but the era controlled by capital will definitely change..."

"No, the era will change, but capital will not, it will just take another form."

"Perhaps, but no matter what form capital takes, our position will be shaken, and the more wealthy and powerful people are actually the more fearful of death. So, unless absolutely necessary, we will not easily antagonize the players. We’ll adopt a win-win method with the players..."

"Such as?"

Louis didn’t speak, but reached into his pocket and pulled out a green card, a car key, and a bank card.

"Mr. Le Cheng, this is my sincerity."

A ten-year U.S. green card, keys to a limited edition Bugatti, plus a bank account with twenty million dollars... Honestly speaking, Louis’s offer was quite generous.

If it were an ordinary person, faced with such hefty sincerity, most would consider the cost of accepting.

But Le Cheng, after just one glance, accepted without hesitation.

After all, who would dislike freebies?

What? You say this isn’t a freebie?

Nonsense!

I’m already shearing the wool off the capitalists. Do they still expect me to die for them? What nonsense, as if all the good fortune in the world should belong to them!

Seeing Le Cheng quickly accept, Louis’s face lit up with joy.

"Mr. Louis, this sincerity is not bad, but I need something else."

Louis’s eyebrows raised, asking, "What else do you need?"

He wasn’t afraid of the players’ greed; he feared if the players were not greedy at all. The greedier Le Cheng was, the happier he was.

"Saint Elizabeth Mental Hospital, I need a pass that allows me to enter and exit there anytime."

"What did you say?!"

Hearing this, Louis abruptly stood up, his face filled with shock and fear.

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