Chapter 204: Going to Have Some Fun
Chapter 204: Going to Have Some Fun
Gao Jing had just returned to his room when he received a text message from Heng Hui Bank.
Five hundred million yuan more appeared in his account!
This was the first down payment for the Spirit Jade stock that Su Yazhen gave him.
The ambition of this rich, beautiful young lady was big enough to put men of the same age to shame.
Of course, she also had plenty confidence, not afraid that Gao Jing would play any tricks.
In fact, they had only reached a preliminary agreement so far. The division of shares and profits remained verbal, with no contracts signed yet.
But a foundation of mutual trust had already been established.
Su Yazhen planned to register a company specifically selling Spirit Jade jewelry. She would also apply for a trademark for Spirit Jade, aiming to build it into a high-end luxury jewelry brand.
Gao Jing would hold 50% of the shares in this company.
However, he wouldn’t handle its daily management or operations. He only needed to wait for the dividends.
Both sides were very satisfied with this arrangement.
Gao Jing saved effort while earning more money. Su Yazhen acquired an unparalleled, precious resource.
Everyone was happy.
For Gao Jing, this was also the greatest gain from coming to Huhai this time!
Ding-a-ling!
Just as he was about to shower and sleep, his phone rang suddenly.
“Gao Ge, Happy New Year!”
It was Fan Hu on the phone: “Are you in Yuncheng?”
“Happy New Year.”
Gao Jing asked curiously: “I’m not in the Provincial Capital. What’s up with you?”
It was very late. Fan Hu clearly wouldn’t call at this hour without a reason.
Just to say Happy New Year.
“Well…”
Fan Hu sounded hesitant: “Gao Ge, do you remember what I mentioned to you last time?”
Gao Jing thought a bit: “You mean that Valarino?”
His memory was good.
That was before he went to the Kunlun Mountains. Gao Jing visited the tattoo shop to have Fan Hu tattoo the Flame Totem on him.
Then Fan Hu told Gao Jing that Valarino, the senior fellow apprentice of Sawang Suxi who had lost to him before, was offering a hundred thousand dollars fight fee to fight him once.
At the time, Gao Jing hadn’t taken it seriously, laughing it off and telling the other side to add a zero to the offer.
“Exactly.”
Fan Hu replied: “Sawang Suxi just called me. He says his senior fellow apprentice Valarino has agreed to your conditions.”
Huh?
Gao Jing was surprised: “You mean Valarino is willing to pay one million dollars to fight me?”
“Yes!”
Fan Hu confirmed firmly: “But they have one requirement. The match must happen on the Royal Star cruise ship. They’ll handle everything as long as you agree.”
The Royal Star cruise ship would reach Huhai Port at 9 a.m. on the 27th, the third day of the new year, to pick up a group of passengers.
So if Gao Jing agreed, he would board the ship at Huhai Port the day after tomorrow and fight Valarino the following evening.
Win or lose, he would receive one million dollars.
This suddenly got interesting!
Gao Jing thoughtfully rubbed his chin.
Back then he had only said those words casually. He never imagined the other side would really agree to that million-dollar fight fee demand.
Gao Jing was neither a well-known professional fighter nor had any formal competitive record. The initial one hundred thousand dollars offer was already unbelievable.
A million dollars? Utterly unimaginable!
Then what did the other side actually want?
Couldn’t be that they had too much money burning a hole in their pocket, right?
“Gao Ge.”
Fan Hu spoke: “I don’t think this sounds very reliable. I heard the matches on the Royal Star happen on the open sea. The rules are different from regular fights. Injuries are common, even deaths… So…”
“Accept it for me.”
Gao Jing cut him off: “Tell them to arrange for me to board on the third day.”
“Huh?”
Fan Hu was clearly dumbfounded: “Gao Ge, honestly… That money won’t be easy to take!”
“The Royal Star is registered in Bahamas, but its owner is from Siam! Rumor is they’re connected to Siam’s royal family!”
It would be completely their home ground.
Forget for now about whose side was stronger. The referee’s favoritism would speak for itself!
Gao Jing might collect the money. But he might not make it back alive.
“The money isn’t important…”
Gao Jing laughed: “I’m mainly bored. I want to go board and have some fun.”
If someone paid a million dollars to invite him onboard a cruise ship for fun, how could he refuse such a great chance?
Besides, Gao Jing was already in Huhai. No need to travel elsewhere.
Just waiting for the Royal Star to come would do.
Fan Hu was speechless.
He didn’t know whether to praise Gao Jing’s confidence or think the other blindly overestimated himself.
While Gao Jing was very capable, the Siam people were no peaceful pushovers.
Even though they worshipped Buddha.
“It’s fine.”
Gao Jing stated: “Please help me respond to them.”
Fan Hu conceded helplessly: “Alright… Alright then.”
Ending the call, just a few minutes later on the WeChat account linked to his phone number, Gao Jing received a friend request from someone named “Royal Star VIP Service Specialist.”
Gao Jing accepted the request.
This VIP service specialist first confirmed Gao Jing’s identity, then sent him an electronic boarding ticket.
By then, Gao Jing only needed to bring his passport and this electronic ticket to board the Royal Star!
Everything was very convenient.
Additionally, they arranged a grand duplex suite for Gao Jing on the ship.
Truth be told, Gao Jing had never been on a cruise before.
That was also one reason he agreed to fight Valarino.
Taking the chance to experience things didn’t seem bad either.
Gao Jing purposely searched online for details about the Royal Star.
This flagship was uniquely impressive—358 meters in length, weighing around 175,000 tons. It could host 4,280 tourists simultaneously and ranked among the world’s top ten cruise ships.
The Royal Star had its maiden voyage in 2015. Only five years since launch.
It also served as a gambling vessel. Along with various entertainment and leisure facilities, it housed grand casinos onboard!
Gao Jing searched again for any information about Valarino, his supposed opponent. Nothing useful surfaced.
But he didn’t really care.
Even if the guy was a world champion boxer, he’d still get swept aside with one slap.
Since becoming a High-tier Totem Warrior and mastering Battle Qi Armor Manifestation, regular firearms no longer threatened him.
He truly wasn’t afraid of tricks from Siam people!
Then Fan Hu messaged Gao Jing, asking if he wanted company—so they could watch each other’s backs.
Gao Jing considered it, then politely declined.
It wasn’t necessary.
Staying at the Shangri-La Hotel until the morning of the 27th, Gao Jing checked out and headed to Huhai Port.
Reaching the port, he immediately spotted the towering blue-and-white giant ship anchored at the berth.
The Royal Star!
With passport and electronic ticket, Gao Jing smoothly boarded this cruise vessel.
The interior facilities of this premier luxury ship truly earned its reputation. Decorations screamed opulence and extravagance.
His duplex suite opened into nearly one hundred square meters of space and included a large panoramic balcony. Complete with furniture and all appliances, living there felt as comfortable as home.
Pouring himself champagne, relaxing on the sofa of the balcony, bathing in warm sunlight while leisurely watching harbor views.
Gao Jing felt unusually relaxed.
After all—he came here to play!