How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

Gu Heng rubbed his eyes as he looked out the window...

At this moment, the high-speed train was still a certain distance from the station, and the scenery of Shanghai had come into Gu Heng’s view...

The location of Hongqiao Railway Station is in the suburbs of Shanghai, but even just a suburb was far more bustling than the center of his hometown Qing’an City...

The high-speed rail tracks were positioned quite high, offering Gu Heng a bird’s-eye view of the city, presenting him with an extremely unique charm. Skyscrapers in the distance outlined the skyline clearly visible, like a forest of steel towers piercing the clouds. At this moment, Shanghai was experiencing light rain, and the thin curtain of rain made the contours of the city clear and vivid.

This was Gu Heng’s second visit to the city of Shanghai...

But last time he had driven on the highway and was in a hurry, without the chance to fully experience the city’s flamboyance...

This time was different...

This time he came with the mindset of a tourist, with a sense of detachment...

After a moment of reflection, Gu Heng declined the attendant’s service. He had just a small suitcase, nothing to organize, and instead stood up and stretched.

Under the curious gaze of the attendant, Gu Heng began a series of stretching exercises in the cabin...

Having caught up on an hour of sleep, he felt as if he had regained much of the energy he lost last night...

As the high-speed train jolted, Gu Heng almost lost his balance, but the attendant quickly came up to support him, "There may be some bumping when the train starts and stops, sir, please be careful."

After finishing, the attendant continued, "The train has arrived at Hongqiao Railway Station, and the shuttle is already waiting outside.

Also, due to the light rain today, the temperature in Shanghai is quite low, only 5 degrees outside, so please sir, be aware of the discomfort caused by the large difference in temperature inside and outside the carriage."

Thoughtful, damn thoughtful...

Despite the attendant’s thoughtful service, Gu Heng couldn’t help but ask, "What is a shuttle?"

Clearly not expecting this question, the attendant paused for a moment, but quickly recovered and explained softly, "The shuttle is similar to an airport ferry bus...

Its purpose is to take you to a special VIP exit so you don’t have to queue with the regular passengers."

With that explanation, Gu Heng understood...

He had thought his VIP service for his business class seat would end upon disembarking...

But it turned out he was too naive...

If the service was so good upon entering, how could there be no service when exiting?

Exiting the business compartment, he could see people spilling out of the other carriages like dumplings being dropped into boiling water...

Only his carriage had a single person...

Invited by the staff, Gu Heng took his luggage and boarded the shuttle...

"Thank you sir for choosing this service, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again."

The shuttle started, and the attendant stood respectfully at the door, bidding farewell to Gu Heng...

....

The Hongqiao Railway Station was huge...

The shuttle was just the first step...

The shuttle brought Gu Heng to the gate, and then arranged another new ferry to take him to the so-called VIP business guest vehicle express lane, and only after someone escorted him to the station exit did the whole process conclude...

Even because of the weather, they gave Gu Heng a brand-new umbrella...

Now, Gu Heng was very grateful that he had cleverly obtained a Construction Bank private bank card...

The service was just damn thoughtful...

A mere business class ticket might afford certain privileges, but Gu Heng was sure it wouldn’t be as thoughtful as this...

Without this card, he might still be stuck at the exit now, looking at the long queue and sighing...

However, as the rain grew heavier, Gu Heng couldn’t help frowning...

He had originally planned to visit some of Shanghai’s famous spots after getting off, but it looked like he would have to go straight to the hotel now...

Just then, a yellow taxi stopped in front of Gu Heng...

Seeing Gu Heng holding an umbrella in the rain, the driver lowered the car window halfway and called out with a heavy Shanghai accent, "Young man, need a ride?"

It had been a long time since Gu Heng had heard a taxi driver solicit customers in such a manner. He was initially startled, then quickly said, "Yes, please pop the trunk for me."

"Okay!"

The taxi driver was direct and simple. He got out of the cab, fiddled with the trunk for a bit, and with a loud bang, opened it...

Then, before Gu Heng could react, the driver grabbed the suitcase and tossed it into the trunk...

While doing so, he explained, "This car is pretty old! Nobody can open the trunk except me!"

That wasn’t the end of it, after closing the trunk, the driver also opened the rear passenger door, pulled Gu Heng, and stuffed him into the car while muttering, "Get in quick, get in quick, staying here too long will get me fined!"

This enthusiasm...

Gu Heng couldn’t remember the last time he had experienced something like this...

In his memory, it seemed that only the unregistered taxi drivers back in his hometown would do such a thing...

Could it be that he had encountered an illegal taxi?

"Where to, young man?"

Not long after getting into the car, the driver, while drying his wet head with a towel, asked Gu Heng.

"To the Oriental Pearl Tower."

"The Oriental Pearl Tower?"

The driver repeated the question and then asked, "You’re here for sightseeing in Shanghai, aren’t you?"

Gu Heng didn’t deny it and nodded his head. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"You pick a time for sightseeing and you don’t choose a good day. Who comes out to tour on a rainy day?"