Chapter 810: The Hong Kong Cruise Party Officially Begins!
In early September, nightfall in Hong Kong always brought a touch of chill.
The evening breeze of Victoria Harbour gently swirled with the tenderness of the night, carrying the salty, moist sea air as it drifted over, offering a soft sense of refreshment. The sea breeze brushed lightly across the water, ruffling the lights on the shore and the clothes of the visitors, causing the waves to shimmer with tiny specks of silver, rippling outward.
A luxurious cruise ship lay anchored at the pier, its body shimmering with brilliant gold. The ship's lines were elegant and grand, and the portholes were adorned with warm light, fully displaying the opulence of a high-society banquet.
The pier was bustling with crowds; celebrities and guests gathered in their finest attire, their jewelry and clothing sparkling in harmony with the neon lights on the shore.
At that moment, the sea surface was like a water mirror, faithfully reflecting the brilliance on the water, as if dividing the world into two—one bright and one dark.
An unassuming young bodyguard stood within the line of bodyguards, wearing a sharply tailored black suit. A communication headset was worn at his ear, with a thin wire trailing down and disappearing under his collar, and a tactical belt was neatly fastened around his waist.
He stood in a posture of readiness, subtly scanning the surrounding crowd and the night. His gaze was steady and sharp, and he carried an aloof aura that warned strangers to keep their distance.
Such a powerful team of bodyguards stood at the entrance of the cruise ship, but they did not disturb the arriving guests in the slightest. Instead, their strength and alertness provided the guests with a great sense of security.
Just as the three major families of Hong Kong wanted to show the outside world their strength and unstoppable nature, this was reflected not only in the grandeur of this cruise party but also in every detail.
It wasn't just the bodyguards standing ready at the entrance; security personnel were distributed throughout the ship, their nerves constantly on edge as they silently observed the surrounding environment.
At the very front entrance, the staff maintaining order were also busy with their work.
"Ah, there are really too many people today."
One staff member complained in a low voice while busy with the entry list, "And that group of influencers, did you run into them? They actually tried to get in with scalped tickets. It's hilarious. I've been working for so long, and this is the first time I've seen someone buy scalped tickets for this kind of party."
This was an important party for Hong Kong's upper class; it wasn't just anyone who could be invited aboard.
Not to mention scalped tickets—if one were to look into it deeply, they'd end up in the Police station.
"Maybe it's been hyped up a lot on the internet recently, so some people want to try their luck."
Another staff member seemed unfazed, "This event has attracted a lot of entertainment industry fans. Those people just like doing things like that. Look over there—it's basically all fans."
Following the direction of her pout, the other staff looked over and indeed saw the entire stretch along the coast, now bright and crowded with fans holding up signs.
They gathered together, and even though they were so far from the cruise ship, they persistently held up their support signs and light sticks, as if doing so would get them an extra glance from their idols. Even the waters next to Victoria Harbour were lit up by the blinking light signs.
"You guys don't know, I just heard from security that they even caught several people on the sea who had rented boats privately, wanting to follow us out to sea."
"Huh? Are they crazy? Following our ship to the high seas?"
"Yeah, they caught them, and they wouldn't even admit it! These fans are truly too crazy."
By the end, the staff member couldn't hide her disdain for these people.
Clearly, this staff member was not the type to chase celebrities, and she couldn't understand the crazy actions of these fans.
However, the staff member who had complained first couldn't help but look forward to it: "But there really are a lot of big stars from the mainland this time! Especially Xiao He! I've already gone to the cinema twice to watch his recent 'the thief catcher 2'! I heard this is his first time coming to Hong Kong to film, and I don't know if he'll come to attend the event here."
"Xiao He? The one who played the con artist?"
"Yes, yes, it's Shu Yuxiu."
"Oh, I know him! I didn't expect him to be in Hong Kong too."
"Yes, yes, I love him so much! I wonder if I'll be able to see him in person later."
"Whoa, I didn't realize you liked Xiao He! You'd better be careful then; the organizers said they aren't hiring star-chasers this time."
"Oh, that doesn't count as chasing stars, right! Surely earning a living is more important! But that's Xiao He! If I really met him, it would be hard to remain indifferent!"
This staff member instantly voiced everyone's inner thoughts.
"Uh, that's true."
Someone else chimed in.
"It's said that Xiao He's autograph is super expensive on the second-hand market now! It's just a pity we don't have the qualifications to get on the ship; otherwise, I would definitely take the opportunity to ask for one."
"Hahaha, you're not afraid of losing your job now!"
"Ahem, it's not like we have the qualifications to go up there! Can't we just dream about it?"
The few staff members laughed immediately.
But soon, they had to start their rotation, getting ready to go to the front to replace the reception staff.
"Right, I almost forgot." The leader suddenly slapped her head. "Are we supposed to report the list specially marked by the higher-ups separately?"
"Seems like there is something like that."
The staff member picked up her phone to take a look, then frowned: "No, that seems to have been temporarily changed to the bodyguards' side... never mind then, it has nothing to do with us."
Meanwhile, on the other side, the bodyguard team received a temporary task.
"A-Nan, this is a special list. Remind everyone to check it. If the people arrive, report it immediately."
The bodyguard A-Nan pressed his headset and replied very quickly: "Yes!"
Then he opened the dedicated phone in his hand and quickly browsed the list on it.
Soon, his gaze paused for half a second at a certain spot.
【Special Invite: Xiao He】
Xiao He?
Strange, he was actually on the special attention list, sitting on equal footing with other wealthy business tycoons.
What exactly is this person's identity?
The young bodyguard who was called "A-Nan" on the surface, but was actually named Cheng Bei, continued to browse down without a trace, as if he had never paused because of any name.
But in his heart, a bit of complexity welled up.
After all, it was rare to see an ordinary person who dared to rush into a fire with him to save people, was not only unafraid or panicked when seeing a bloody scene, but could also recreate the detailed situation of the fire scene one-to-one with the Police afterward.
Furthermore, if it weren't for Xiao He's heroic rescue back then, the moment he first saw him, Cheng Bei would have actually wanted to record Xiao He as a suspicious person on his report list.
Is such a suspicious temperament actually the price of being an actor? So, people who play villains all year round get pickled with that vibe—that is truly terrifying.
Officer Cheng Bei, who had completely misunderstood the cause and effect, sighed to himself like this while continuing his work.
Meanwhile, in the car, Xiao He, who was about to arrive at the scene, sneezed several times in a row.