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

"Mr. Gu, did you come specifically to attend our LV fashion show this time? How long do you plan to stay in France?"

The freckled-faced Frederick Arnault was very talkative, and their seats were close together. As he spoke, he continuously leaned toward Gu Heng, making Gu somewhat uncomfortable...

He was just too enthusiastic...

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You must know that France, the UK, are among the European countries with the most gay men. Because of this, Gu had previously looked up Frederick Arnault's private life and found that he was essentially an upgraded version of Principal Wang, with a string of romances. However, unlike Principal Wang, who only dated internet celebrities, Frederick went for internationally famous stars.

Such as the American actress Jennifer Lawrence and the British actress Emma Watson, who are top-tier celebrities in the Western entertainment industry. Lately, though, it seemed his taste had declined as he'd taken up with a Korean girl group member known for risqué dancing...

It's not that Gu wanted to understand Frederick Arnault...

He just wanted to make sure the guy wasn't gay...

If he was, it wouldn't matter if he were the son of the richest man; even if he were the richest man himself, Gu would keep his distance...

Now that Gu had confirmed Frederick Arnault wasn't gay, he didn't mind his enthusiasm so much and responded with a smile, "You can just call me Gu Heng.

As for how long I'll stay in France, I haven't made any plans. I might leave after a few days or stay a bit longer if I'm happy here. I could even settle down if possible."

"Settle down?"

Gu gave a slight nod, "I was actually planning a round-the-world trip and thought of acquiring some international properties along the way."

These were Gu's true thoughts. In China, Gu had checked out estates abroad and they were incomparable to the villas at home. If possible, he wanted to own estates around the world which, even if not for living in, would serve as covert investments.

It was just that he didn't have enough money for that yet. If his assets permitted, he even considered buying an island and turning it into a personal paradise, where he could bring his women and revel to his heart's content...

Upon hearing this, Frederick Arnault blinked enviously.

"I've always wanted to experience a round-the-world trip, but never had the chance. Even when I visited other countries, it was always for work, and I never really got to enjoy the travel. I envy you," he said.

That was the difference between super-rich second-generations like Frederick Arnault and Gu...

Although Frederick Arnault reaped the benefits from the Arnault family, he also had to take on the responsibilities that came with them. At age 29, he became a director of the LVHM Group and the CEO of Tag Heuer, a subsidiary brand. This might seem like an unattainable height for most, but for Frederick, it wasn't something to be happy about...

The burden was too heavy...

Too tiring...

But what about Gu?

He didn't have to take on any duties. The system never gave him any compulsory tasks. Even starting a company was just something he did out of necessity for living in human society, yet he didn't have to spare a penny of his discretionary funds...

A prime example of anti-core values, gaining without working...

So, compared to each other, both young and wealthy, Gu was much freer than Frederick Arnault...

Whether Frederick Arnault was being Versailles or genuinely envious, Gu could only return a shallow smile and say no more.

.....

Gu and Frederick Arnault thus engaged in intermittent small talk for about ten minutes, until the 2024 LV fashion show officially started amid a soothing melody...

"Fred, as the host, aren't you going to make a speech?"

Frederick Arnault laughed and shook his head, "I don't manage the LV brand; that's my brother's responsibility. If I were to intervene, it would be an overstep of my duties.

Today, my only purpose for coming here was to get acquainted with you, so right now my role is the same as yours, merely an audience member of this show."

Gu nodded, choosing not to pry further...

Although he was curious if the five children of the LV Group president who all worked for the company might engage in power struggles like in ancient times, given that he and Frederick Arnault had only just met, asking about it might lead to misunderstandings. So he closed his mouth and quietly watched the show...

The spots where Gu and Frederick Arnault were seated offered the best view of the entire show...

And it was precisely because of this that Gu could clearly see the models wearing oddly shaped clothes, sashaying on the catwalk, and displaying their figures confidently...

But there was one thing Gu really didn't understand...

With so many beautiful women in the world, why are there so few striking beauties among top models?

Especially in the West...

Let alone beauties...

The top models, aside from unimpeachable figures, seemed to rival each other in plainness...

Like this LV fashion show that Gu had been quite looking forward to, but as he watched these models appear, his heart turned ice-cold...

Their appearances were more bizarre one than the next...

Apart from not being able to accept black models, Gu also saw many Asian faces...

But the more he looked at those Asian models with their high cheekbones and squinty eyes, the more his stomach turned...