GBP Chapter 317 The Siren's Whisper
Chapter 317 The Siren's Whisper
"Reporting to the host, you have 40 points." Xiao Hao's childish voice rang in my mind.
Since the mission objective changed to gaining total favorability points, Bai Li has asked Xiao Hao to turn off the system notification sound for favorability points.
The daily notifications are too frequent, it's like a spam call.
She immediately turned on the one-click do-not-disturb mode.
So, without her even realizing it, Zhou Chengjing's favorability rating actually increased to 40 points.
—A favorability score of 40 is the boundary between "recognition" and "friendship".
In other words, Zhou Chengjing has indeed included himself in the category of friends.
This surprised Bai Li somewhat.
Without Xiao Hao, Bai Li would never have believed it.
The main problem is that this person is both genuine and deceitful, both righteous and wicked. She can never tell whether every word he utters is sincere or feigned.
Bai Li remained silent.
If the person who said these words were an honest person, then such frankness would be quite reasonable.
But the person in front of her was Zhou Chengjing.
His honesty only made Bai Li feel a strong sense of unease.
Thinking about it carefully, Zhou Chengjing has always been a person with extremely contrasting personalities.
On the surface, she appears refined and elegant, but in reality, she is bold and reckless.
It appeared dangerous, but it did not cause any harm.
Although they used national treasures as bait, they were not harmed in the slightest. On the contrary, they spent a lot of money to find the national treasures that had been scattered overseas one by one.
In their pursuit of official careers, they may seem to resort to any means necessary, but in the end, what they bring is always the well-being of the people.
Whether it's the corruption case at Rockwell Pharmaceuticals or this operation against the Brotherhood of the Holy Blood, they have both stood on the side of justice.
She had thought she was a carefully manipulated pawn, but in the end, she was regarded as a friend worthy of her trust.
……Too.
Otherwise, why would he have entrusted her with such an important auction right without reservation?
It requires sufficient courage and trust.
Bai Li sighed silently.
I couldn't understand this man before, and I still can't see through him now.
The anger that had been building up inside him from being kept in the dark had now subsided considerably.
"Zhou Chengjing," Bai Li called his full name clearly, "Next time there's a good show like this, let me know in advance."
Zhou Chengjing's eyes flickered.
Gaining Bai Li's trust by entrusting one's own trust is another hidden purpose of today's scene.
Bai Li accepted it faster than he had expected.
It's also more...interesting.
She didn't seem to get caught up in her emotions; instead, she quickly weighed the gains and losses and grasped the core issue.
This clarity and courage far surpass those who are intimidated by his appearance or methods and keep their distance.
As expected...it's different from others.
Zhou Chengjing smiled faintly and replied, "Okay."
If there is another opportunity like this, he will inform you in advance.
He wanted to see more.
I want to see how she will strategize, whether she will change her tactics for the sake of her "friends," or whether she will use him to control him in return.
Will this bond of friendship become a stronger link between us, or will it turn into a sharper blade in the future?
He waited and saw.
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When Bai Li emerged from the castle's basement, it was already quite late.
The night in Monte Carlo.
It is like a dazzling galaxy poured into the sea.
In this secluded ocean location far from the mainland, free from significant light pollution, the night sky is exceptionally clear and pristine.
Normally, you can only see the moon and one or two stars in Shanghai.
But here, the sky is filled with twinkling stars.
Ah Hu was driving in the front seat, while Bai Li sat in the back, resting her chin on her hand and gazing up at the starry sky, silently marveling that the trip was worthwhile just for the scenery.
Leaving aside Zhou Chengjing's character, he is truly exceptional when it comes to his friends.
They directly arranged for their new friend to have "registration" on Monte Carlo Island.
Bai Li guessed correctly; there is indeed a committee-like organization on the island that governs all the rules of Monte Carlo.
Residents of the island can become members of the committee through elections.
Zhou Chengjing was one of them.
Monte Carlo Island is a haven for the wealthy to enjoy themselves, and also a platform for them to maintain relationships and bonds.
Any family still active on the world stage can be traced on this island.
In other words, unqualified people are not welcome here.
Entry into Monte Carlo Island requires passing an extremely rigorous review by the committee, with a very low success rate.
It is almost impossible to enter Monte Carlo without outstanding achievements or merits in a particular field.
But there are exceptions.
Committee members have the right to be invited once a year on a special basis.
They can be admitted directly with special approval, ignoring the assessment process.
Zhou Chengjing then used this privilege to bring Bai Li directly to Monte Carlo Island, and gifted her a valuable piece of land and a private car available on the island so that she could stay there whenever she wanted.
The process was so swift that Bai Li hadn't even had time to react before she became a member of the island.
Shirai, who had suddenly become an islander, was very confused.
The land was just a blank piece of land, uninhabitable.
Building a house here requires a construction application from the committee, and I heard the procedures are quite complicated. Bai Li plans to leave it to the NPCs to handle later.
So, she'll have to stay at someone else's house tonight.
The tall oak gate in the center of the fence opened.
The car slowly drove into a manor.
After passing a fountain, the car came to a smooth stop in front of a mansion.
Sheldon had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Bai Li arrive, he quickly opened the car door for her: "Miss Bai, it's been a long time. You are still as beautiful as ever. Welcome to our home. Please come with me. Young Master has been waiting for you for a long time."
"Thank you." Bai Li supported Sheldon's arm and thanked him with a smile. "Long time no see, Sheldon. You still look as handsome and energetic as ever."
“Oh, I’m just an old man, Miss Bai, please don’t flatter me.” Sheldon shook his head, but the smile in his eyes was hard to hide.
Bai Li smiled and joked, "Handsomeness knows no age."
Although Sheldon's hair was already gray, he had an upright demeanor and was in good spirits. Dressed in the Wu family's impressive butler's uniform, he could indeed be described as a handsome old gentleman.
He led Bai Li into the mansion, subtly changing the subject: "Miss Bai, please watch your step." He secretly hoped that Miss Bai would not mention these words in front of the young master.
Although Miss Bai was just joking with herself, the young master didn't care about such things when he heard it.
If the young master gets jealous and throws it at him, he'll be in trouble.
Sheldon is Wu Hai's butler grandfather, whom Bai Li had met a long time ago.
She had a very good impression of this kind foreign old man.
An interesting and fashionable elder.
In the fragments of her memories of Wuhai, she had also seen Sheldon.
Sheldon was also one of the few people in the Ukrainian family who genuinely treated him well.
White Pear climbed the steps and followed Sheldon through the main gate of the mansion.
Rather than staying at Zhou Chengjing's house, Bai Li preferred to stay in Wuhai for one night.
The Wu family is an undisputed celebrity, and naturally they have "island residency" on this island.
And she kept her promise.
She had promised Wu Hai that she would go to see him after things were settled with Zhou Chengjing.
Sheldon dropped the white pear off at the door of a room and then stopped.
"Miss Bai, the young master is waiting for you in his room."
Bai Li looked at the heavy, carved wooden door, and without thinking much, pushed it open and went inside.
The heavy door closed silently and slowly behind them.
The room wasn't large, but it connected to a huge terrace.
The room is circular, with only one wall, and the rest of it connects to a terrace.
The ocean night breeze carries a slightly salty warmth, mixed with the fragrance of some kind of refreshing plant.
The terrace is very spacious with a wide view, offering a panoramic view of the sea.
The terrace is surrounded by an infinity pool, whose surface reflects the starry sky, creating a shimmering, dreamlike scene.
The interior was dimly lit, with only starlight streaming in from the open air and the lights from the distant courtyard.
After Bai Li went inside, she blinked and looked around to adjust to the darkness, subconsciously searching for Wu Hai.
But there was no one in sight.
She walked towards the balcony where there was a light source, puzzled: "Why aren't the lights on..."
Before she could finish speaking, Bai Li caught off guard and saw that figure.
With just one glance, her gaze was fixed, and before she could even utter the second half of her sentence, her throat was already choked with emotion.
All the starlight and lights, even all the languages, paled in comparison to the figure at the edge of the terrace.
It was Wuhai standing there.
This is not Wuhai dressed in a social media persona, but Wuhai that has returned to its true self.
He not only removed his disguise but also changed out of the formal attire he wore at the auction, donning an extremely revealing yet glamorous outfit.
A night breeze swept by, causing clothes to flutter lightly.
He was barefoot, stepping on the cool terrace floor, looking as if he had just come out of the pool, leaning against the open-air white railing, exuding a lazy air.
Her upper body was covered with a dark blue silk-textured blouse that shimmered with a soft, pearly luster under the moonlight. The lapels were casually folded over, revealing her beautifully sculpted collarbones and shoulders, which gleamed with a jade-like sheen under the starlight.
She wore loose-fitting trousers in the same color scheme, the fabric flowing and gently swaying in the night breeze.
The most eye-catching feature was the silver waist chain adorning his waist, with pendants made of small, delicate seashells.
Shirai swears this is definitely not a proper loungewear set.
Wearing this outfit, she wouldn't look out of place walking the runway at all.
The entire outfit was full of marine charm, like a siren that had just crawled out of the deep sea.
Hearing the voice behind him, Wu Hai turned his head slightly to the side, and the delicate seashell on his waist swayed gently with his movement.
The moment Bai Li saw his face, her breath caught in her throat again.
A 99 out of 100 in looks, that's too authoritative.
He wasn't wearing a wig; his long, jet-black hair was casually draped over his shoulders, with a few strands brushing against his perfect chin in the wind.
Her face seemed to be covered in a light yet extremely delicate makeup, with deep blue eyeliner mixed with scattered gold that was extended and flicked upwards, and a small, teardrop-shaped pearl at the end of her eye.
The lip color is a rich and alluring berry red, with a moist sheen under the starlight.
The makeup was surprisingly feminine.
Bai Li's heart was pounding. Could it be...?
Those eyes, which were always so bright, seemed even brighter in the dim light.
Those eyes accurately captured Bai Li's figure.
His eyes no longer held their usual cunning, but rather a deep, eerie calm.
He didn't need to say anything; he just stood there quietly, like a non-human work of art.
Seeing Bai Li stop in her tracks and the shocked expression on her face.
Wu Hai smiled with satisfaction: "Little Pear, are you satisfied with my outfit?"
He walked slowly toward her, the hem of his skirt and trousers swaying with his steps, gold and silver threads shimmering and flowing under the starlight.
From the front, the impact is even greater.
She instinctively took a step back, her throat tightening, struggling to find her voice: "Cough...you really..."
"Hmm." Wu Hai stopped a step away from her, leaning down slightly. His breathtakingly beautiful face drew closer, his deep sea blue eye makeup appearing even more alluring at close range. His berry-red lips almost touched her earlobe, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe as he confirmed, "Haven't you always wanted to see me dressed as a woman? This... do you like it?"
Wu Hai has a very unique aura.
It is an incense blend of cold plum blossoms and ebony.
At this moment, it was mixed with the delicate fragrance of a high-end cosmetic.
Charming and alluring.
Bai Li's ears instantly burned.
She was right; it really was women's clothing, and Wu Hai was indeed dressed as a woman!
Bai Li had always wanted to see Wu Hai in women's clothing, but she never imagined that she would see such a scene in such a setting.
This goes beyond the concept of "women's clothing".
It is a unique aesthetic of Wuhai, transcending gender, beyond imagination, and extremely impactful.
Luxury, eeriness, allure... no words are enough to describe this moment; only pure "beauty" remains.
It is dangerously beautiful, breathtakingly beautiful, and suffocatingly beautiful.
This is simply an ultimate visual treat.
Bai Li looked directly into Wu Hai's eyes. She saw her own reflection, and she also saw a hint of... tension in Wu Hai's eyes.
It turns out that Wuhai is also on edge.
Is he worried about her opinion?
This realization strangely calmed Bai Li's wildly beating heart.
She took a deep breath, suppressing the dryness in her throat: "I like it."
Bai Li heard her own voice, which sounded slightly hoarse and abnormal.
“I love it so much, it’s unreal.” She paused, then added, “Like a siren, the kind that bewitches people.”
The tension in Wu Hai's eyes dissipated, replaced by a joyful smile.
He chuckled softly and asked, "Would that be able to seduce you, Little Pear?"
Bai Li didn't deny it, but looked up at him with eyes full of admiration.
Everyone loves beautiful things.
Not to mention Wuhai, a place of unparalleled beauty.
Her voice carried a hint of exasperation: "What do you think? Dressed like that, who are you trying to impress? Have you been waiting for me for ages?"
I don't know how long Wu Hai had been preparing silently, or how long he had been waiting for me.
Bai Li was certain that Wu Hai was dressed like this for his own benefit.
I had begged him for so long to dress up as a woman, but he never did it for me.
It was only after the two had some minor disagreements that they dressed up in their finest attire.
Bai Li could easily guess what Wu Hai was thinking.
Wu Hai didn't answer immediately. His gaze lingered on her face for a moment, as if confirming something. After a few seconds, he replied, "Not long. I'll be waiting for you while watching the stars. Time flies."