Chapter 815: What Exactly Is Xiao He’s Identity?

"Don't be surprised, I'm very sensitive to other people's gaze."

Xiao He said calmly.

Having worked in the entertainment industry for years, he had encountered far too many paparazzi and unauthorized photographers.

Telling those kinds of looks apart was not difficult.

"Uh, I guess that's true—"

Bao Wenyu forced a smile, trying to patch things up for himself. "It's just that I didn't mean anything by it. I just wanted to meet you. Actually, I'm your fan."

Xiao He paused, giving the man in front of him a look that said, "Do you think I believe you?"

This person's eyes didn't look like a fan's.

But the ever-considerate Xiao He didn't expose him. "Alright, my name is Xiao He. You probably know me? Maybe you could introduce yourself. I just got here and I'm not familiar with many people."

—He simply probed a clear picture of everyone present.

"Ah, sorry, I was being presumptuous. My name is Bao Wenyu. I also boarded not long ago. Perhaps you know my father…"

Facing Xiao He's demeanor, which had the same presence as a gangster boss questioning someone, Bao Wenyu swallowed and forced himself to introduce, then felt compelled to explain again: "Actually, I was arranged to receive you. I'm really sorry for keeping you waiting here so long."

At this moment, the person who should have been in a superior position—an ordinary special guest—found himself at a disadvantage against the son of one of the organizers.

Xiao He: "Thank you very much to the Bao family for the reception, and sorry for the trouble, Mr. Bao."

He then stood up and offered, "Sitting here is a bit dull. Would you mind showing me around? This is my first time at this cruise party, and there are many places I haven't visited before. It's all quite eye-opening."

This cruise ship was astonishingly large. Xiao He suspected that if he didn't walk around, he might not manage to see every part before disembarkation!

Fortunately for him, a guide had appeared just in time.

Bao Wenyu, who had been worrying about how to get on good terms with Xiao He, brightened at the invitation and said excitedly, "Sure! Sure! Brother Xiao, do you want to wander around casually, or are there specific places you'd like to see? I can take you anywhere!"

Xiao He paused, already used to people of any age or status calling him "Brother Xiao." After a moment's thought, he asked, "This banquet is my first time. I don't know the schedule. Are there any events later?"

"Events?"

Bao Wenyu's expression flickered, then he asked cautiously, "Brother Xiao, what kind of events do you mean?"

Xiao He: "?"

What other kinds?

What was he implying?

That sounded ambiguous!

"Like…entertainment? Are there places to play?"

Xiao He probed.

"Ah, that—"

Bao Wenyu thought for a moment. "Our Bao family's Fragrant Victory is an entertainment cruise. Inside are all kinds of recreational facilities—almost anything you could imagine."

"But some venues are only for guests with special invitation letters—uh, only those who can enter our current floor can go in and play. For example, the rooftop golf course requires a special invitation letter and advance reservation."

"There are also other sports and entertainment activities, like rock climbing, a skydiving simulator, various courts, etc., mostly in the D zone further back. There are many pools: rooftop open-air pools, lower-level scenic pools, training pools, recreational pools, private pools…"

Although Bao Wenyu lacked many abilities, Fragrant Victory was his family's ship, so he knew more details than others. Some areas might be unknown even to guests on the top decks.

As a newcomer to the upper-class world, Xiao He listened in stunned fascination.

"So why is there a golf course on the ship?"

That was Xiao He's first genuine, soul-level question after Bao Wenyu's long-winded introduction.

You rich folks, aren't you living a little too extravagantly?! If playing golf on land isn't enough, you bring it onto a ship?

Hearing Xiao He's half-roast, half-question, Bao Wenyu tried to join in. After thinking hard, he answered with remarkably low social finesse, "Maybe because ordinary people will never feel the joy of playing golf on the sea?"

Xiao He: "……"

Great, that answer was so bad it wasn't even funny.

Unaware of Xiao He's silent exasperation, Bao Wenyu continued in a lower voice, "There are other activities, but they have time limits. Some only open after midnight, some only start when the ship reaches international waters, and some have fixed times and rotating locations… If you're interested, Brother Xiao, you can log into the event's promotional website with your special invitation-letter ID to see hidden events."

Xiao He caught the implication and stroked his chin, raising an eyebrow. "You're referring to casino-type activities?"

"Ahem ahem ahem—"

Bao Wenyu immediately fell quiet and gave Xiao He a meaningful look.

Although not exactly a secret, facing Xiao He's attention made Bao Wenyu feel oddly guilty.

Xiao He tugged at the corner of his mouth. "Don't do that. I'm not stupid."

Once the ship is in international waters, a lot of things can be done without legal constraints.

So his current probing wouldn't be useful; many clues would only appear once they were out at sea.

He didn't press the sensitive topics further, instead steering the conversation back to the ship's facilities and layout.

Soon, under Bao Wenyu's guidance, they toured the top deck area. Thanks to Bao Wenyu's family status, Xiao He actually saw the golf course he had been told about—it wasn't a tiny simulated area, but a legitimately large course.

Above was a glass dome and a glittering starry sky; underfoot was green turf. Even at night it shone like daylight and didn't affect play, prompting Xiao He to let out another impressed sigh.

After wandering a bit longer, they stopped at the highest observation deck on that level.

The cruise hadn't set sail yet, but the sea breeze caressed their faces, and the evening cool made it an excellent spot to relax and watch the view.

From here they could see the fans and media on the shore. Their scattered beams of light gathered into a continuous, sparkling river.

Xiao He looked at that "river of stars" with complicated feelings, while Bao Wenyu leaned closer and asked carefully, "Um, Brother Xiao, may I ask you something?"

Xiao He glanced at him. Since Bao Wenyu seemed decent enough, he answered casually, "What did your father want you to ask?"

Bao Wenyu hesitated a long time before finally asking, "It's not just my father who wants to know. I'm also curious: how exactly did you buy the Jinhe Princely Residence Gardens?"

"Hmm?"

Xiao He sighed. "You people sure have connections."

He still couldn't forget learning about his property later than Bao Xingsheng.

"That's because the Jinhe Princely Residence Gardens are not something ordinary people can buy."

Bao Wenyu clenched his hands as he spoke, covertly watching Xiao He's reaction.

"Otherwise it wouldn't have been mortgaged at the Grafton auction and left untouched for so many years."

Sure enough, Xiao He frowned slightly, but his expression was unreadable.

"You—Xiao He."

Bao Wenyu stared at him and carefully asked, word by word,

"What exactly is your identity?"