"This $50,000 isn't for meals."
Laurent will settle the accounts with my butler later.
"This money is a tip for the dishes you prepared that brought me joy."
Su Wei lowered his head.
My gaze fell on the edge of the dining table.
The dark blue check was parked directly in front of him, with a long string of zeros clearly visible on it.
But Charles's actions did not stop.
He was still holding onto the checkbook.
The pen nib traced an arc, piercing the second blank page.
Without any hesitation.
It was another series of rapid and highly aggressive writing.
The rustling sound filled the private room once again.
Laurent stood to the side, his eyes wide open, not daring to utter a sound.
Having worked in the catering industry for so many years, he has seen countless customers who spend lavishly.
But even today's crazy scene still dazzled him.
With a ripping sound, the second check was torn off.
This time, Charles didn't let it glide.
He placed his hands on the edge of the table and stood up abruptly.
Although his tall frame was thin, it still exuded a sense of oppression thanks to the nourishment of wildness.
He walked around a corner of the table, clutching the check still damp with ink, and strode up to Su Wei.
The distance between the two was reduced to less than a meter.
Charles handed the check to Su Wei's chest.
It clearly stated $300,000.
"High-end Wilderness Club."
Charles stared at Su Wei and spoke slowly and deliberately.
"If you're going to do business with top-tier privileges, you can't let a bunch of nouveau riche just cross the threshold."
"This $300,000 is my basic membership fee."
"I want to buy out the permanent membership of Club Member Number One."
He emphasized the word "number one" very much.
This almost obsessive possessiveness is the reason he was able to fight his way to the top.
"Starting today."
"As long as it's a top-tier prey that you personally hunted."
"Whether it's another male bear, or a rare albino moose or snow wolf."
"As long as I have a need, I must have priority access."
"I want to participate in a hunt, and you must give me priority consideration."
"In addition, I will fulfill my responsibilities as a member, and the membership fees will be paid as agreed. Of course, I also hope to have the right to make recommendations."
Charles is using $300,000 to buy himself a privilege.
Su Wei raised his right hand.
Long, slender fingers gripped the other corner of the check.
The rough texture of the paper and the smell of ink wafted to my fingertips.
These two sums totaled $350,000.
Wealth accumulated in a massive amount in a short period of time.
This sense of accomplishment is more direct and powerful than empty praise.
"A very wise investment decision, Mr. Charles."
Su Wei flipped his wrist, folded the check neatly, and put it into his suit pocket.
The movements were swift and decisive.
Your $300,000 will resonate more powerfully in Alaska than on Wall Street.
"I guarantee that the rest of the experience will not be boring."
Charles watched as Su Wei carefully put the checks away.
He did not return to his seat.
Instead, he reached out his left hand and slipped it into the inside pocket of his suit jacket.
He was groping around inside.
Then, he took out an elegant black card with gold foil stamping.
There is no extra title or address on the back of the card.
There was only a string of numbers and a name in gold foil: Charles.
This is his private number.
Charles held the business card face down in his palm.
Then, he picked up his pen and signed his name on the checkbook.
Then tear off the third check.
Unlike the previous two.
The amount field on this check is blank.
He stacked the business cards together with the blank checks.
Then, he was placed on the dining table next to Su Wei.
Thump.
The fingers tapped the table, producing a dull thud.
"Those two pieces of paper were to satisfy my desire to regain my vitality."
Charles's tone changed instantly.
The fervor for the flesh and blood of wild beasts completely subsided.
The capitalist's rationality and greed once again took over his mind.
"But the one pressed here is purely for business purposes."
"I have high hopes for the bloody and exciting business blueprint you've outlined."
"A crazy plan that could pull us out of our comfort zone."
"It has commercial potential."
"Once your club needs to expand."
"For example, buying a helicopter, or booking exclusive hunting rights for the mountains."
Charles's index finger was pressed firmly on the center of the blank check.
You can fill in the next number at any time.
"Three million, fifty million, or even one hundred million."
"As long as you call this number, I will accept the payment after the assessment."
Charles withdrew his finger and stood ramrod straight.
"But from a business perspective, this is an investment; there's no such thing as a free lunch."
"If one day you fill in a number."
"Then what I'm asking for in return is a core stake in the club."
"I want the biggest slice of the profit from this cake."
The last syllable of those words echoed in the private room.
Charles did not look at Su Wei's reaction again.
He turned around and strode towards the door.
Two bodyguards immediately followed.
The leather shoes made a slight, muffled sound as they stepped on the carpet.
Charles stopped when he reached the door.