Having finished the steak.

As well as the French oyster bisque, and the black truffle cake for dessert.

Without a clear signal, So Yip-Hao still didn't dare to act rashly, behaving like a proper gentleman, chatting leisurely with Zhao Yimeng.

In the past, they might see each other a few times a year, but there weren't many opportunities to be alone together like this.

Through their conversation, he seemed to gain a deeper understanding, suddenly realizing that ten years had passed, and Zhao Yimeng was no longer the arrogant young miss she used to be.

Perhaps it was because he had some other thoughts.

When he truly focused his attention on Zhao Yimeng, he discovered that compared to his impression of her, she had gained a hint of maturity and intelligence, elegant but not flamboyant, high-class and refined.

This was what people meant when they talked about socialites and heiresses.

Zhao Yimeng asked with a hint of curiosity,

"I've seen some news online, saying that your family moved graves and changed your name, and that's why you have such great financial luck. Is it true?"

So Yip-Hao clinked glasses with her and took a sip of red wine, smiling as he said,

"Of course it's fake. People always like to reverse-engineer success stories, trying to find the secrets to success. In reality, the environment is constantly changing, and luck is more important. Many so-called success experiences don't have much value for reference. Take me, for example. I'm a special case, a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse. If I had chosen to focus on my studies first, and missed the best opportunity to invest in the internet, I might not be as rich as you, this rich woman."

Just casually making it up.

With the So family's foundation, even starting from 2007, it definitely wouldn't be difficult to surpass Zhao Yimeng.

Don't let So Yip-Hao's constant teasing about Zhao Yimeng's lack of financial luck fool you. The fact that she can learn to do business like her, doesn't like to play around, and doesn't squander money, is already better than many so-called rich heirs.

Even if she fails ten times, so what? With her family's wealth, she can afford to lose. She only needs to win once to have the chance to turn the tables and make up for all the previous losses, with interest.

It's just investing idle funds to earn higher returns. It won't affect her normal life at all, and it's completely different from ordinary people starting a business.

If you look at it from another angle, isn't it also a sign of excellent financial luck that Zhao Yimeng was able to meet So Yip-Hao early on and become friends with him?

Among those old classmates from back then.

Some just got their master's degrees and haven't been in society for a few years, some are stuck in place, fading into the crowd. Not everyone can catch So Yip-Hao's coattails like Zhao Yimeng.

Even "poor" Bucky Toothy, thanks to the success of Hong Kong Hao Tourism and the Bi Gui Garden project, has now amassed a fortune of over a billion Hong Kong dollars. That's also financial luck.

After listening to him, Zhao Yimeng nodded and said,

"I knew it. The articles analyzed it so well, writing about specially choosing a feng shui treasure land. Even I almost believed it. But since graduating that year, you've really changed a lot. When the Eastern Phoenix Rose Alumni Association holds its 30th anniversary celebration at the end of the year, we'd like to invite you to give a speech on stage. Is that okay?"

"I always feel like it's a hassle when others invite me to give a speech, but if you invite me in person, then it's definitely no problem. Just let me know in advance. I'd also like to go back and take a look around. The last time I was there was several years ago, when I was filming an advertisement for tAt."

"Yeah, I was bored a few months ago and just watched your movie, Ah-Hao. I remember the box office was so-so when it was released, but the ratings aren't low now."

After she finished speaking, So Yip-Hao joked,

"Maybe it's the celebrity aura. There were fewer modern cinemas in the mainland when it was released. If it's re-edited and produced, and then re-released, there might be a chance to earn some pocket money."

While speaking, he saw Zhao Yimeng pour more wine, mentioning not to waste it and to try to finish the rest.

This seemed to be another signal.

She was drinking quickly and eagerly tonight, as if she was trying to get drunk.

Of course.

It could also be that the dinner was very good, which made her more excited, so she drank a little more.

The signals were still ambiguous. Even So Yip-Hao, as a seasoned fish pond owner, was confused at this moment, and didn't dare to act rashly.

Zhao Yimeng, sitting across from him, was also in a dilemma.

She had already drunk her fill, and apart from seeing things a little blurry, her mind wasn't as clear as before. She needed to concentrate on listening to So Yip-Hao's words in order to keep up with his pace as much as possible.

In fact.

The young miss Zhao was even more conflicted than So Yip-Hao. In her opinion, she had already given enough hints, only stopping short of sitting on his lap to see if he could really remain unmoved.

The carefully selected red evening dress generally symbolizes passion and boldness.

Coupled with the roses, the soft, warm yellow lighting, and the specially bought album of romantic piano music, the oyster bisque in the plate, and even specifically driving away the others on the yacht... In Zhao Yimeng's opinion, these were already so bold that she was ashamed to show her face.

Yet So Yip-Hao was like a stone, dragging her into conversations about business and family matters.

As a result, Zhao Yimeng, who was smiling happily on the surface, had the urge to smash the plate in front of her onto So Yip-Hao's face, and had to rely on deep breaths to calm herself down several times.

Thinking about how the outside world said he was so romantic and knew how to coax women, which was why he could keep his household in order, it was all just rumors.

If he had any emotional intelligence at all, he wouldn't be so blind.

And so, in a state of waiting for the other to take the initiative, they finally finished the red wine in the decanter.

The alcohol content of a Romanée-Conti from more than ten years ago wasn't low.

In addition, So Yip-Hao had drunk quite a bit, and the feeling at this time was different from drinking baijiu. It was similar to boiling a frog in warm water, and he was a little tipsy without realizing it, but not to the point of being drunk.

Zhao Yimeng knew that the main event was finally about to begin, and she waved her hand, saying,

"I'll have someone clean up tomorrow. Did I show you the study just now? When I was designing it, I thought that if we were sailing far out to sea, the scenery on the ocean would be monotonous, so I had people arrange a lot of green plants."

So Yip-Hao, who had actually already glimpsed it, didn't want the night to end so soon, so he nodded and said,

"Okay. Besides the bedroom, the study is the place I use the most. I have a custom-made Eames lounge chair in there. Every time I sit in it, I don't want to get up."

Biting her lip and puffing out her cheeks, the young miss Zhao forced a smile and replied,

"I have one too. What a coincidence. It's a pity I don't know how to sail, otherwise tonight would be a good night to take a cruise on the sea. I see the lights are already on on your Crab Island. When will I be able to go up and buy a house?"

"Soon, I guess. In order to strive for perfection, the design phase has taken up a lot of time. Mainly because with the current housing prices, it's difficult to recover the cost of investing in it..."

Like So Yip-Hao's villa layout in Big Wave Bay, Zhao Yimeng's study was also connected to the bedroom.

To go to the study, you inevitably had to pass through the master bedroom with a large round bed, which inevitably made So Yip-Hao's heart flutter.

When they arrived at the study.

Zhao Yimeng deliberately sat on the egg chair, crossed her legs, and paired it with the evening dress, her good figure on full display. Of course, she knew that she was very sexy like this, and that was the effect she wanted.

After So Yip-Hao secretly glanced at her several times, he finally couldn't sit still anymore...