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

3 p.m.
Experience tales with My Virtual Library Empire

Two Maybach GLSs steadily stopped in front of a grand building, whose exterior decoration alone surpassed that of a five-star hotel, the huge fountain at the entrance gushing forth, resembling a European medieval palace nestled among lush greenery.

The concierge cars of the Yangcheng Ritz-Carlton Hotel were somewhat inferior compared to those of Hong Kong Island...

On Hong Kong Island, Rolls-Royces Phantom led the way, while in Yangcheng, the most luxurious concierge cars had become the Maybach GLS.

At the invitation of the club's doorman, Gu Heng, Li Haibin, and Song Hua descended from the car's rear seat one after another. A middle-aged man dressed in a suit and wearing golden-rimmed glasses approached them swiftly and respectfully, saying, "Mr. Gu, welcome to the Fuchun Mountain Residence·Yundian Association. I am the manager of the Yundian Association, Li Changrui."

"Is Brother Lu inside right now?"

In response to Li Changrui's respectful greeting, Gu Heng gave a slight nod and then asked.

"President Lu left 30 minutes ago due to some personal matters, but before leaving, he paid a membership fee of 360,000 for you and your friends, and instructed me to take good care of the three of you. He will return after dealing with his personal matters.

You are now annual members of our Yundian Association and can enjoy all the services inside our club. Please, come inside."

Hearing the words from Li Changrui's mouth, Li Haibin and Song Hua exchanged surprised glances...

A membership fee of 360,000 for three people? That meant each person's membership cost 120,000?

How could they, with their merits, be in a high-end place with an annual fee of 120,000?

Gu Heng also asked somewhat puzzled, "Membership fee?"

"Our Yundian Association is a private business club that is open only to our members. Only after paying the membership fee and becoming a member can one enjoy the services and network resources of our club."

After hearing Li Changrui's response, Gu Heng couldn't help but lift his head to take another look at the building behind him. No wonder it was built like a palace; it was a private club...

The term "private club" wasn't unfamiliar to Gu Heng.

But his knowledge was limited to having heard about it; he had never experienced it, not even coming across much information about private clubs online...

Gu Heng had always wanted to experience a private club, but since he never had the connections, the idea was always put on hold.

Today, Gu Heng had simply made a phone call asking Lu Yuan to arrange a place for entertainment, mainly because of his limited experience. If he had to choose himself, other than going to bars and nightclubs, he couldn't think of any other entertaining places...

But unexpectedly, Lu Yuan had arranged a private club. Thinking about it, Gu Heng couldn't help but feel a bit excited...

He initially only wanted to help Li Haibin get out of his simp gloom; he had not expected to have a novel experience himself.

Observing his interest, Li Changrui, whose ability to read expressions was instinctive, once again spoke respectfully, "Mr. Gu, shall we go inside? I will give you a tour and introduce you to our club."

This time, Gu Heng did not refuse but moved toward the interior.

Li Haibin and Song Hua also closely followed. They hardly visited even foot massage parlors, let alone private clubs. Standing at the entrance, their calves trembling, they could only closely follow Gu Heng to slightly ease their nervousness.

"Mr. Gu, this is our club's transition hall; beyond the transition hall is our main lobby."

The old yet luxurious metal door was slowly pushed open, revealing a reception hall blending Chinese and Japanese styles. Huge ink paintings adorned the walls on both sides, with simple tatami mats beside them. Even in daylight, the lights were fully turned on, and a simple wooden table in the center held a potted plant that Gu Heng didn't recognize. Upon entering, a unique fragrance immediately entered his nostrils, invigorating him.

"What is the purpose of this transition hall?"

Hearing this intriguing term for the first time, Gu Heng curiously asked.

"It's mainly used to adjust the mood of members."

Gu Heng: "??"

Seeing Gu Heng's confusion, Li Changrui continued, "The decor of the transition hall is a mix of Chinese and Japanese rural styles, which helps members forget the urban hustle and bustle. The walls of the hall are made of soundproof materials, and background noise is extremely low.

Moreover, the background of this entire wall on the left has been created by the master traditional painter Wu Hongzhong over four months, entitled 'Pine and Cypress Thatched Hut Painting.' The tatami mats have also been handcrafted by Japanese artisans, aiming to restore the most original rural style. It creates an atmosphere of being in a tranquil countryside, effectively alleviating anxiety."

After listening to Li Changrui's introduction, Gu Heng was silent for a few seconds before looking at him, "Would it be possible to ask how much this transition hall cost?"

"I'm not very clear on the specific amount, but it's roughly between eight to ten million."

Gu Heng really wanted to give him a thumbs up...

This is the rural style?

Your rural style can spend ten million on a transition hall that's utterly pointless?

However, Gu Heng just muttered this to himself and then continued to ask, "So, the transition hall is also a hall, right? What are these tatami mats and so many tables and chairs for?"

With a faint smile, Li Changrui extended his hand and invited, "Mr. Gu, please take a seat."

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Although he wasn't sure what this guy was up to, Gu Heng still sat down on the tatami mats along with Li Haibin and Song Hua...

"Clap, clap, clap."

Seeing the three men sit down, Li Changrui raised his hand and gently clapped a few times.