My American magical life
Chapter 361 - 361 26 Ai Guobei He's Courting Death!_2

361: Chapter 26 Ai Guobei: He’s Courting Death!_2 361: Chapter 26 Ai Guobei: He’s Courting Death!_2 CEO Cheng and Lisa were now sitting by the wicker-wood table under the ancient banyan tree, where six photographers, both with long and short lenses, aimed at the two of them.

CEO Cheng was a big client for them.

The passing tourists were all captivated by the scene around CEO Cheng.

Two particularly beautiful Westerners, a bunch of exquisite Hua Country beauties, and a large group of photographers – could these two be big stars?

“Cheng, I can’t believe you managed to scoop them all up for your company.”

Lisa actually greatly admired Cheng Daqi.

In terms of initiative, he was indeed unparalleled amongst those she had met.

Encountering a group of old men and women by the roadside, Cheng Daqi invited an old lady to join his company, and even ended up with an old man in the bargain.

While dining with others, Cheng Daqi managed to poach an entire song-and-dance troupe right under their noses.

The blonde could only feel that, given Cheng Daqi’s nature to act immediately and to strive for excellence in what he does, it would be strange if he weren’t successful.

“I did listen to your advice, didn’t you say they were all great dancers?”

CEO Cheng indicated that Lisa’s contribution was also significant.

The blonde laughed awkwardly, asking,

“So, what are you calling them over for?

Are you holding a press conference?

Six photographers, oh my Lord!

Alas, I can’t even dare to smile now…”

The blonde appeared pitifully anxious, tensing her face in an effort to present the image of a lady.

Her current persona was of the deputy director accompanying CEO Cheng on a trip to Hua Country for inspections.

“These ladies have learned that you’re a master of dance and would like to see how elegant your dance moves are.

Luckily, we have a violin here that can serve as music.”

Cheng Daqi casually made up an excuse.

He simply thought that the sunlight was nice in the afternoon and the scenery on Gulangyu Island was beautiful, so if Lisa shot a dance video there, she would gain a lot of followers.

“Cheng, so all that talk about giving me a gift earlier was just an excuse, wasn’t it?” the blonde declared, revealing she couldn’t believe a word Cheng Daqi said anymore.

“NO, honey, of course not, you’re my best friend.

Do you remember what I told you before?

I promised to bring you to Hua Country to experience a state banquet, but after having done so, I felt it wasn’t enough to repay you for your help, so that’s why I thought of giving you a gift.”

The photographers and newly signed girls had not expected to witness CEO Cheng and Lisa in an argument.

Although the pair weren’t tearing each other apart, it was clear there was tension in their tone.

As seasoned onlookers, everyone could see there was some discord between them.

Lisa thought Cheng Daqi’s explanation wasn’t problematic, and she found herself being convinced by him.

“Just having a violin qualifies as accompaniment?

Is there someone here who can play the violin?”

Cheng Daqi looked towards the ten new signees and asked,

“Miss Lisa wishes to showcase a dance, does anyone here play the violin?

She needs accompanying music.”

With so much talent in Hua Country, CEO Cheng didn’t believe that not one of these versatile young ladies would play the violin.

If indeed no one could, that would only speak poorly of Sun Dongxin’s Dongxin Song and Dance Troupe!

“I do!”

“I can!”

Seeing a chance to display their talents before the big boss, the girls were eager with their responses, and Zhao Ying, with her round face, immediately stepped forward two paces in front of Cheng Daqi.

She was a smart girl who got along well with the staff of Dinghu Residence, and she was aware of the dispute CEO Cheng and Lisa had once had over her.

Opportunities come to those who are prepared.

Cheng Daqi also appreciated Zhao Ying, so he nodded and gave her the chance.

“Lisa, we’ve found a violinist for your music, but she’ll be playing something impromptu.

Are you up for this challenge?”

The simple taunting tactic by CEO Cheng made Lisa feel it was beneath her.

The confident blonde smiled, tidied her hair back, and walked straight into the middle of the six cameras.

“Play whatever you’re best at, Miss Lisa can absolutely hold her own.”

Cheng Daqi was simply deceiving both sides.

But it wasn’t really deceit, as one side was his friend and the other, his employees.

Everyone on Gulangyu Island was filming while also enjoying the tour.

Such activities were fun and added to their shot material – why not?

Moreover, CEO Cheng thought that the blonde was right.

Ever since his rebirth, he had always been in a rush.

The sunshine on Gulangyu Island was just right, and the shade under the ancient banyan trees was very comfortable to relax in, surrounded by so many beauties.

Why always think about heart-wrenching and competitive matters in such wonderful times?

Cheng Daqi sometimes got tired too.

He also needed moments to catch his breath.

With her violin in hand, Zhao Ying took a nervous breath and then nodded.

CEO Cheng signalled for the photographers to spread out, capture various shots well, and then go back for editing.

The sound of the violin rose, and under Zhao Ying’s lively fingers, the Viennese Waltz lightly fluttered beneath the ancient banyan tree.

Lisa, in her white dress, moved her feet gracefully, dancing to the rhythm of the music, her body swaying.

The tourists, drawn by CEO Cheng’s lavish setup, also raised their phones one after another to start recording videos.

A beautiful woman playing the violin, a foreigner dancing – such scenes were not often seen.

Watching Lisa dance and listening to Zhao Ying’s waltz, CEO Cheng felt that traditional music serenades weren’t much compared to this, and perhaps even less compelling.

The Viennese Waltz was really too simple.

Lisa signalled to Zhao Ying to switch it up quickly.

Zhao Ying indicated it was no problem.

After a brief pause, the rhythm of the Foxtrot began.

Compared to the simplicity of the Waltz, the rhythm of the Foxtrot and the demands it placed on the dancers were much more complex.

For Lisa, the Foxtrot was even more familiar and exciting.

It was, after all, a dance from America, which she had danced countless times before; this was her strong suit.

On the beautiful foreign island, surrounded by very many tourists from all over the world, and watched by like-minded good friends.

Lisa brought out her best, dancing with all her heart.

When the music ended, the white sprite lifted her skirt’s hem, curtsied, and the applause came spontaneously, as people paid their sincere compliments to the dancer.

“I didn’t dance very well.

The ground wasn’t even, and I messed up two steps, sigh…”

Sitting back down, Lisa whispered her complaints to Cheng Daqi.

“For someone like me who can’t dance, I’m extremely jealous of girls like you who dance so well, especially when you talk like that.”

Lisa was being too Versailles, and Cheng Daqi really couldn’t hold back; he started to tease her.

“Hmph, be jealous.

I’ve practiced for over a decade, and you’ll never surpass me in this lifetime.”

The blonde lady arrogantly lifted her neck, responding contentedly.

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When Ai Guobei saw CEO Cheng strolling on Gulangyu Island with eleven beauties, he felt puzzled.

He even blinked seriously a few times to make sure he wasn’t seeing things wrong.

Yes, he hadn’t seen wrong.

While the internet storm battered CEO Cheng, Cheng Daqi strolled carefreely with a literal bunch, in the full sense of the word, of girls on a high-profile outing.

What was most difficult to hold back was that those ten brand new social media accounts for beginners skyrocketed in followers riding on CEO Cheng’s popularity.

All in all, Ai Guobei’s attempts to demean Cheng Daqi boosted the following of the girls surrounding him by a total of several hundred thousand.

On one side, the girls’ fresh short videos had just gone live; on the other, netizens collectively spat at Cheng Daqi.

The most beautiful enchantresses met the infamous him, him, him!

The speed of the follower increase shocked the analysts at Shanhaiguan!

The analysts wished they could clasp CEO Cheng’s thigh and cry: Boss, you’re so amazing, how good would it have been if you came back a few days earlier!

MAS is your company, is Shanhaiguan not?

We’re also very loyal!

Such is the effect of a team leader!

A strong team leader can continuously lead their team to victory, instilling a sense of belonging and pride in every team member, rapidly enhancing the team’s combat power through these successes.

Although Shanhaiguan had not been established for long, Cheng Daqi would regularly hold transoceanic company meetings for Shanhaiguan’s staff, fostering their sense of belonging and conveying the company’s philosophy and culture—CEO Cheng was already the sole leader of Shanhaiguan.

Like CEO Cheng, Ai Guobei was also a team leader.

To his small team, he was a leader too.

He may have lost numerous times, but he had also won many times.

Seeing Cheng Daqi’s arrogant face in the short videos, Ai Guobei snorted coldly and said to his subordinate.

“He’s digging his own grave.

Would I dare to attack him if I didn’t have solid evidence?

Send out what we’ve prepared!

Let’s see if he can still sit still!”