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

The first to respond was Wu Yifeng, and following his lead, everyone else, regardless of gender, replied in the same tone. Gu Heng, on the other hand, sat to the side like an outsider, smiling but not speaking.

Compared to so many people at the gathering, he indeed felt like an outsider.

He had only attended the drinking party because he still had to buy a car from Lu Yuan; otherwise, he really wouldn't have wanted to come.

Too constrained.

According to how things were progressing, once dinner was over and the car inspection was completed, he could leave; as for whether or not to integrate into Lu Yuan's circle, not to mention the absurdity of trying to get familiar with so many people at just one gathering.

Besides, even if he could fit in, there was no need. He had realized something, there's a saying that goes very well, "Don't force your way into a circle that isn't yours."

Meaningless.

With the system in him and endless money to spend, there was no need to artificially elevate his status to fit into this group.

Just have fun first, enjoy all the things that should be enjoyed; eventually, his status would naturally rise.

Gu Heng still couldn't meld into the conversation at the table until he received a message from Xu Ying informing him that the car check was completed with no issues. Glancing at his watch and realizing it was about time, he stood up, smiled at Lu Yuan next to him, and said, "Brother Lu, they've notified me the car inspection is all set. If you're busy, I'll find a lawyer to draft the contract.

I've added you on WeChat, we'll go through the procedures after the contract is sorted, then settle the payment face to face, deal?"

Seeing this, Lu Yuan nodded towards Gu Heng and said, "Sure, I will be in Shanghai these couple of days anyway, just come find me directly once the contract is ready."

With Lu Yuan's agreement, Gu Heng poured himself a drink, smiled at the others at the table, and said, "It seems I'm about wrapped up here, so I'll take my leave. I apologize to everyone, and as a penalty, let me drink to you all."

Having said that, Gu Heng lifted his glass to his lips.

His Adam's apple moved, clearly struggling a bit with the strong foreign liquor, his facial expression a bit forced, some of the liquid running down the corners of his mouth. Although he looked somewhat disheveled, in terms of social etiquette, he had acquitted himself quite properly, giving the group a favorable impression.

"I'll have another toast to Brother Lu separately, and thank you for selling me your prized car.

I'll remember this favor. Given your status, there probably won't be much that would require my assistance, but if there comes a time when I can offer help, just come find me, and I'll give it my all."

Seeing Gu Heng preparing to pour another drink, Lu Yuan quickly stopped his hand.

"It's just a car, nothing worth owing favors over. You pay money, I supply the car, it's a simple transaction.

Besides, that car was just gathering dust in the garage; it would have been a waste. The ancients would gift swords to heroes; selling that car to you is its best use. If it were that kid Wu Yifeng, even if he offered 15 million instead of 10, I might not sell it to him.

And now that you've bought my car, you're part of our car enthusiasts group. Don't miss out on gatherings like this in the future.

This drink is to you."

With that, he lifted his glass from the table.

Gu Heng didn't say much more, filled his empty glass, and with a light clink, the glasses touched, emitting a 'ding.' Both men then downed their drinks.

....

....

Walking out of the banquet hall,

Gu Heng felt the air was so much fresher.

Suddenly, he realized that the upper-class atmosphere inside the banquet hall didn't suit him...

He was more suited to enjoying an ordinary life.

With that thought, Gu Heng took out his phone and dialed Xu Ying.

"Mr. Gu, what's up?"

Hearing Xu Ying's voice, Gu Heng said directly, "Book me two plane tickets for three days from now."

"Alright, where's the destination?"

"Any."

Xu Ying: ???

What does 'any' mean?

Just as Xu Ying was about to ask for clarification, Gu Heng's voice came through again: "Draw up a blind box for me, I'm planning a trip. Whichever city you'd like to go to, just book the flights to that city."

After finishing, Gu Heng hung up the phone...

Meanwhile, Xu Ying was left with question marks still hanging over her head...