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At that moment, Minnie Wang walked in from outside, holding her phone. As soon as she saw Shawn Young, she anxiously said, "Shawn, my brother just called me. He said we absolutely have to attend the big charity gala tonight at eight at the Phoenix Hotel in Nanning City. This event is gathering all sorts of celebrities and business elites. It's the first time Oceanic Holdings is investing back in China, so it's really important for us to be there. My brother and I are representing Oceanic Holdings as the heads, so we both have to go! And—you promised you'd go with me!"
"Oh—the gala tonight! I should be fine to go!" Shawn Young replied quickly.
"Oh? Oceanic Holdings? Miss, are you by any chance the daughter of Mr. Wang Tianhai?" Samuel Morin suddenly asked from the side.
"Yes, yes, that's right. Mr. Morin, you know my father?" Minnie Wang asked in surprise.
"Oh—of course I know him. Your Oceanic Holdings has been developing overseas for years and doing quite well! Plus, your father is the president of the Chinese Business Association—he's got a huge reputation and influence in the Chinese business world! I'm in business myself, and our Morin Family has some overseas ventures too, so naturally I know your father!" Samuel Morin said with a smile.
"Oh, I see! Then Mr. Morin, would you like to join us at the big charity gala tonight? With the Morin Family's influence in both the business and political circles of China, your attendance would definitely add a lot of weight to the event!" Minnie Wang immediately invited Samuel Morin.
"Haha—sorry, Miss Wang, I can't make it to the charity gala this time. I have to prepare for the Three Great Houses Gathering tomorrow night, so I'm really tied up. Sorry about that!" Samuel Morin replied with a laugh, politely declining.
Minnie Wang was stunned. She'd been standing outside just now and had no idea about this. She exclaimed in surprise, "Oh—the Three Great Houses Gathering in China!? Wow—that's a huge deal! Way bigger than our charity gala!!"
"Uh—our Three Great Houses Gathering is a secret meeting, and it's not a business event, so we're keeping it low-key. It won't be anything too grand!" Samuel Morin explained.
"Oh! I see—" Minnie Wang looked a little disappointed.
"Haha—don't worry, Miss Wang. If there's a chance in the future, we'll definitely work together in business. Since you and Shawn have to get ready for the gala tonight, and I need to prepare for tomorrow's gathering, let's all head back and get ready!" Samuel Morin said, then called out to Felix Eagleclaw and Charles Morin behind him, "Felix, Charlie, let's go!"
Samuel Morin's motorcade slowly left the outskirts of Southeast City and drove toward downtown. Half an hour later, they arrived at the "Jinxiu Mansion" villa district, known as the "rich people's enclave." Minnie Wang had just bought a villa here. She wanted to drag Shawn Young in with her, but Shawn suddenly remembered that today was the start of summer break at Southern University, and it was already noon. He needed to go back to school to handle miscellaneous things and, as usual, check in with the three animals in Dorm 2.
So Minnie Wang took Helen and Mai Kanda with her back to her villa. She brought Mai Kanda along because she was worried that if she left Shawn Young alone with Mai Kanda, that big bad wolf would definitely mess around with her—which was something Miss Wang absolutely didn't want to happen.
At Minnie Wang's insistence, Shawn Young helplessly ordered Mai Kanda to go with her, while Samuel Morin had his driver send Shawn separately back to Southern University.
As soon as Shawn Young got back to Southern University, he saw the entrance crowded with taxis and private cars, packed with people and buzzing with excitement. Turns out, today was the start of summer break, and most students were leaving campus to head home, except for a few who had other plans.
After getting out of the car, Shawn squeezed through the crowd and entered the campus, heading alone toward the History Department dorm building. Just as he reached the building, he suddenly saw Joanna Gong standing outside the boys' dorm with a huge bag of luggage, phone in hand, dialing a number while glancing up at the building.
Shawn's phone started ringing, but instead of answering, he strode up behind Joanna Gong and playfully grabbed her around the waist from behind.
"Wah—ah—help—" Joanna Gong screamed in shock, instinctively wanting to call for help.
Shawn quickly covered her mouth, then hurried around in front of her and said, "Don't, don't scream, Joanna, it's me—just kidding!"
"You—you big bad wolf, trying to scare me to death! Seriously—" Joanna Gong finally breathed out, giving him a playful glare, her cheeks flushing red. When Shawn hugged her from behind, his hands had sneaked a firm grab at her full chest.
"Hehe—Joanna—don't rush off, let's find somewhere to play!" Shawn couldn't forget the thrill from that grab just now. Thinking about Joanna's full, springy body, his naughty fire flared up instantly.
"You jerk, you're so annoying—I'm not heading home! Raina just got back from out of town and invited me to stay at her place for a few days! She's been trying to call you but couldn't get through, so she sent me to find you. Once I did, she told me to bring you over to her place!" Joanna said, blushing.
"Huh? Raina's back?! Awesome—" Shawn suddenly remembered he was still using the iPhone 4S Joanna had given him. The other iPhones from other women were turned off and put away. But hearing Raina Tang was back, he got excited—she was the wildest of all his lovers, especially in bed. Raina Tang was definitely one of the women he missed the most!
"Hehe—look at your face, you big bad wolf—are you hungry for some meat?" Joanna teased, her face still red.
"Yeah, that's right, I'm really craving some meat right now—wanna taste you, Joanna—hehe—" Shawn stared at Joanna's full, perky chest, swallowing hard. Ever since he broke through to the Divine Core realm, he'd found his desire for women even stronger.
"Hehe—I knew you were the worst, you big bad wolf—so what are you waiting for? Hurry up and get ready, let's go to Raina's place!" Joanna said playfully.