The deck of the cruise ship was brightly lit.
William, having shed his military uniform for casual wear, had been waiting for a long time.
When he saw Meng Hao, so tightly wrapped up, he couldn't help but feel a little amused.
"I say, Hao Ge."
"It's not that cold, why are you wrapped up like a zongzi? Are you planning to film a spy movie?"
Facing William's teasing.
Meng Hao couldn't help but roll his eyes. As the relationship between the two deepened, putting aside the issue of factions, they had become very good friends.
"It's just that I'm afraid of causing you trouble."
"You know, I'm a significant 'prisoner' of your US right now, still under house arrest and surveillance. If that Bruce guy finds out and reports me, aren't you afraid of getting into trouble?"
Facing Meng Hao's good intentions.
William felt a slight warmth in his heart.
However.
Upon hearing the words "hostage under house arrest," William's face showed a hint of embarrassment.
"Ahem."
"Hao Ge, you really don't have to do this."
"In this research center military base, what I say still carries weight... As for that idiot Bruce, I'm telling you, the entire base is sick of him, always acting like he's in charge... To put it bluntly, that kid is actually my subordinate, I really don't know where he gets his confidence from."
So.
Meng Hao had little interest in the internal strife between William and Bruce.
However.
He was still dressed so thoroughly out of caution.
After all.
He ultimately planned to escape this research center military base, and caution was the mother of invention.
As for William's prestige in this military base, Meng Hao really didn't care that much.
"Alright."
"Let's talk about these minor details later."
"Come on, let's go onto the ship!"
...
This was a medium-sized cruise ship.
There were thousands of tourists and gamblers on board.
It was obvious.
William, through personal connections, had secretly changed the ship's route without anyone's knowledge, making a low-key stop at the research center military base.
The passengers, completely unaware of their location and under strict orders to disembark, didn't seem to mind the minor "restriction of movement."
After all.
This was a gambling cruise ship.
Those who could afford to board were either looking for entertainment or were the entertainment themselves, looking to hook someone willing to pay.
William, having shed his military uniform, showed no hint of military bearing, instead looking more like a dissolute second-generation heir constantly flitting among beautiful women... Well, it seemed his true identity was indeed that of a second-generation heir from a powerful and wealthy family.
A pair of scantily clad sisters set their sights on Meng Hao and William.
As attractive and shapely sisters, if they weren't at the gambling tables, they were naturally out looking for rich men.
And when one is looking for a sugar daddy, one's judgment can't be poor.
The twin sisters exchanged glances, raised their wine glasses, and walked towards Meng Hao and William.
"Hi."
"Gentlemen, you are both so handsome."
"Would you like to spend a lovely night with us... Of course, you'll only need to pay a small amount of money."
"Oh, don't worry, whether one of you fancies me, or you both do, I can handle it."
These sisters were quite bold.
Moreover, they were different from the so-called "grassroots feminists" you'd find online.
They didn't hide anything.
Since they were openly looking for rich men and entertainment, they directly stated that it would cost money.
It had to be said.
These Caucasian sisters were indeed beautiful.
In the slightly cool sea breeze.
Their bikinis accentuated their curvaceous figures.
The only thing that didn't interest Meng Hao was.
Their overly cheap and worldly demeanor.
"Hey, you two damned hussies, please step aside. This handsome man is taken."
Behind Meng Hao.
Luna, dressed in a very elegant and decent... but comparatively formal evening gown, which still couldn't conceal her shapely body, spoke with a smile mixed with anger, her presence completely eclipsing the two sisters.
If.
The two sisters were women of loose morals, available to anyone, Luna, at this moment, appeared like a concubine from a royal harem.
Not only was her appearance excellent, but her aura was also eye-catching.
With Luna's full aura on display.
The two sisters were actually intimidated.
Seeing the atmosphere turning awkward.
William burst into laughter.
This prodigal son quite appreciated the sisters' forwardness.
"It seems, Hao Ge, you won't have as much luck with the ladies tonight as I will."
"You should spend your time with Miss Luna. I'll be the one to enjoy these sisters."
"Oh, my dear girls, look at your faces, all puckered up... You said just a small sum of money would get you a night of pleasure, what kind of amount are we talking about?"
"For God's sake, you have a misunderstanding about your looks and your time. Twenty thousand US dollars is enough? ... How about this, fifty thousand US dollars, right now. As for whether there will be a tip afterward, it depends on your service."
Good heavens.
This kid William.
He really didn't take money seriously.
Starting with $50,000.
This is what they mean by "spending money like water," these prodigal sons.
As for the two sisters.
Please.
For the sake of money, they wouldn't have any conflict with Luna anymore... Moreover, they had entertained many clients, and at a glance, they could tell that Luna was Meng Hao's woman, and someone like Meng Hao was not someone they could afford to offend.
William beckoned to Meng Hao.
With a twin sister in each arm, he walked further into the cruise ship.
"Hao Ge."
"Your excellence will surely attract many women... But, here, during this time, you belong to me... And I've also met Miss Zhang Xiqin. She is absolutely incomparable to those common courtesans."
Luna said with a cheerful smile, then leaned against Meng Hao's left shoulder as if no one else was around, pressing her entire body against him.
"And."
"That prodigal William is really mistaken. Who says Hao Ge can't enjoy a good time!"
Huh?
Meng Hao was stunned.
Suddenly, a familiar and long-lost face appeared.
"Hao Ge."
"It seems I've come at the wrong time."
Zhang Xiqin.
Upon seeing Meng Hao, the girl's eyes instantly turned red.
It had been almost a month since they last met.
The girl had lost a whole half-circle in her face.
Seeing Zhang Xiqin's timid and anxious demeanor, as if reuniting after a long separation, her lips bitten.
Meng Hao felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
"No, who says you've come at the wrong time."
"On the contrary, you've come at just the right time."
Saying this.
Meng Hao opened his right arm, which had been around his waist, and embraced the woman who also longed for him.