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Patu, preoccupied with other matters, quickly shifted the conversation from work to life.

Have you been in contact with Anna lately?

It was a rather abrupt question, but fortunately Lin Qi reacted quickly. Instead of answering it directly, he gave an indirect answer in another way, "You know, people like us are always here or there, rarely able to stop."

This statement perfectly explains why he didn't contact Anna, and leaves ample room for answering any further, potentially unexpected questions Patu might ask.

Patu nodded. "That's true..." He paused. "Anna is very interested in news related to you. I asked her if... you know, young girls always have incomprehensible ideas. Maybe you two have something in common."

Patu saw potential in Lin Qi; for big capitalists, they wouldn't mind giving up a son or a daughter in exchange for a suitable successor.

Patu and his family, and indeed the entire clan, have a deep-seated obsession with the concepts of "family" and "surname." This may be due to their inherent "aristocratic" bloodline, or it may be because they want people to think of them as true nobles. In any case, some of their ideas are significantly different from those of Modern People.

He didn't care who would inherit his business; he only cared that the name Akiner would continue to exist in the Federal as a symbol of value and significance.

Bringing more outstanding talents into this big family aligns better with his and most family members' thinking, as the family's interests come first.

If Lin Qi is willing to marry Anna, and only one of their children needs to have "Akiner" as their surname, then Patu is willing to help Lin Qi achieve most of his dreams.

Lin Qi's growing business will become an important asset and partner to the Akiner Family, and with at least one of his children inheriting a portion of his assets, it is very much in the family's interest.

On these issues, Patu and Wo Delike are completely different. Patu pursues the most tangible interests and the interests of the family, while Wo Delike is different; he wants complete control.

At this point, Patu made this very clear, implying to Lin Qi that perhaps his relationship with Lin Qi could become stronger because of Anna.

Lin Qi smiled and said, "That's also what bothers me the most. Outstanding people always have a lot of fans."

Patu was slightly taken aback, because Lin Qi had not given a clear and precise expression of his statement, whether he agreed or disagreed, or whether he could try to make contact. Instead, he gave an answer that even Mr. Patu did not know how to evaluate.

However, this answer is quite relevant to his question. It's normal for outstanding people to be liked by others, but this is just simple liking, one-sided, and it's hard to say whether it can develop further.

"You're thicker-skinned than I thought, which is good news. Many young people lose because they care too much about their pride. It seems you won't stumble in that regard."

In Bu Peien, everyone knows exactly what kind of argument or quarrel someone had, and what the final outcome was.

After all, Bu Peien is only so big, or rather, the entire Federal is only so big, with seventeen states. It may have a large land area, but a small population.

When a young person taunts another young person by saying "You're not as good as me," the other young person is more likely to respond actively rather than laughing off the challenge like older people do.

Many young people, because of their competitive nature, not only lose face but also suffer painful defeats. The rivalry between young people seems to have become an eternal topic. Although people know that these things may be wrong, they just can't avoid them.

Lin Qi curled his lip, "Kids' stuff!"

"You talk like someone my age, no wonder Anna said you don't have many friends."

The content of their conversation seemed to have changed slightly, no longer revolving around money and interests, but containing more ordinary and interesting things.

"But I have money!" Lin Qi raised his glass and clinked it with Patu's, signaling the end of what was beginning to become an ordinary conversation.

"It was very interesting chatting with you, Lin Qi. I look forward to our next exchange!" After a polite farewell, Patu left with his wine glass.

Lin Qi and Patu didn't have much of a relationship. They had chatted a few times, but they were still relatively unfamiliar with each other. However, the Old Gentleman was a very interesting person.

He is old-fashioned, rarely smiles, and usually looks very serious, but he is actually very genuine.

The tedious and boring yet much-desired social interaction has finally come to an end after a period of time. This was just an opportunity for everyone to get to know each other before the Shareholders Meeting' meeting.

Don't let someone stand up and speak, leaving everyone else staring blankly, not knowing who they are, whose interests they represent, or what stance they're on.

It is worth mentioning that Wo Delike was not present today, but he sent a trusted aide to explain the situation. He is negotiating a very important business deal and will arrive on the cruise ship no later than tomorrow or the day after.

This also led to the Shareholders Meeting being postponed by one day compared to the expected date. No one stepped forward to say they were unwilling to postpone it. Whenever someone was asked if they agreed to postpone it by one day to wait for Wo Delike, apart from Patu and other Sect Leader of top conglomerates who said "it doesn't matter," everyone else smiled and said they should wait.

After returning to their room, Lin Qi changed into some more casual clothes and took Helen for a stroll on the cruise ship.

This luxury cruise ship is very large, with several cinemas and two opera houses, as well as a variety of amusement facilities. Helen was on board for the first time, couldn't help but exclaim softly at every place she went.

She couldn't imagine that the lives of the rich could be so enjoyable. Just look at the exquisite food laid out on those tables, with all sorts of expensive ingredients piled up casually. You have to understand that at this time, many people in the Federal couldn't even afford meat.

Here, all of this is free, and the Captain guarantees that any unused food each day will be thrown into the sea, ensuring that the ship's distinguished guests will never have to eat yesterday's leftovers.

Is this what life is like for the rich?

The lives of the rich are truly full of joy! "Are those all the company employees' families?" Helen wondered as she looked at the brightly dressed girls in and around the outdoor swimming pool on the fourth floor.

These girls all share one common characteristic: they are very young, beautiful, and have outstanding figures.

They don't seem to mind others admiring their figures. Sometimes they chase and play with young men, or snuggle up to middle-aged or even elderly men, as gentle as a little lamb.

Lin Qi glanced at it a few times before looking away. "The people who can afford to take this ship around the Great Eastern Ocean are not particularly poor. They come here to enjoy themselves, so the cruise ship will provide them with various entertainment options."

"There are cinemas, opera houses, sports fields, live-action fighting rings, and two casinos here. These are all services that provide happiness to people, so... these girls are too."

Helen looked at the young and beautiful girls with some surprise and disbelief. "You mean... they're all prostitutes?"

"High-class escorts!" Lin Qi corrected her as he led her across the swimming pool. "These girls all have their own jobs. They might be senior employees of some companies, teachers of some schools, or... you know, they all actually have respectable jobs."

"If their jobs weren't good enough, they wouldn't get such long vacations. The reason they come here, besides enjoying this trip for free, is that they can also earn several thousand to tens of thousands of extra income during this trip..."

Offering high-end escort services on luxury cruise ships is an open secret, but whether it's publicized or not doesn't really matter, because most people already know about it.

People talk about these girls with disdain, but deep down they also envy them, including other girls who are not qualified to board the ship.

Luxury cruise ships cater primarily to wealthy individuals, so the recruiters here need to possess corresponding social status and qualifications. Some of these girls belong to high-end brokerage firms, while others have direct connections with the cruise line.

Whenever a luxury cruise ship begins planning a trip, they contact these girls or the agencies behind them to get them on board.

After all, the journey is long, and some single men want to create some unforgettable memories on this trip, or even some come on the ship specifically for these romantic encounters.

Naturally occurring romantic encounters are extremely rare. This world doesn't offer many surprises or unexpected events; it's mostly just dullness.

Therefore, in order to satisfy these passengers' needs, cruise companies must arrange every romantic encounter for them, including some female passengers. Striving to satisfy every passenger is also the service tenet of cruise lines.

The cruise ship provided satisfactory service, passengers had satisfying romantic encounters, and the girls, without affecting their reputations, earned unimaginable wealth—a win-win situation.

After passing through the outdoor swimming pool, upon entering, staff members wearing white shirts and red vests bowed and loudly greeted visitors, "Welcome!"

The bustling crowd and the heatwave instantly pulled Helen back from her thoughts; just like that, the casino was right in front of her.

Lin Qi at Helen, who was still in a daze, "Come on, I'll take you to see something fun."