39: Chapter 39 is too wasteful, too extravagant.

Qin Gang's words quickly reached the ears of all the members...

The higher the status, the smaller the circle.

Especially for Diamond Members, everyone belonged to a tight-knit circle. Qin Gang was at the very top; not only was his son the Secretary-General, but he himself was the Chairman of the Business Association...

Everyone there was at the top of the social ladder, so they naturally understood how difficult it was to set up such scenes. Qin Gang was right—perhaps only here in the entire world could one enjoy so many pleasures all at once...

Authentic and ecological, even the air inside the 2024 Club was sweet.

Perhaps the owner of this place wanted to recreate the world from a thousand years ago.

The Diamond Members didn't act out, and the Gold Members didn't want to embarrass themselves, so an unwritten rule had existed since the 2024 Club opened.

No one was allowed to damage the scenery or props inside!

Today was the opening ceremony, but in truth, there wasn't even a ribbon-cutting, no music, and no banquet...

It was just quiet. Members chose the scenes they liked to relax, leisure, and experience.

Every scene inside was expensive to enjoy. Not only were there no waiters, but even in the restaurants, one had to get their own food.

But no one complained...

They knew that it wasn't that the 2024 Club couldn't afford waiters, but rather that these big shots could only truly relax when no one else was present...

In such an environment, surrounded only by their own kind, Liu Ziyu fished while chatting with Niu Lanshan.

The two of them had a tacit understanding not to mention work at all today.

Pleasant times always fly by. Before they knew it, it was already eight o'clock in the evening!

The chips of all members emitted a notification sound.

"Friendly reminder: Except for the accommodation area, all other areas of the club will close at 10:00 PM! Please manage your time accordingly, distinguished members! The accommodation area is only open to Diamond and Gold Members..."

Almost everyone felt like they hadn't had enough...

Qin Gang, in particular, had already been reluctant to leave the Snowy Mountain Restaurant, only to find himself on the 19th floor, which was a 'Cold Zone Primeval Forest' collection area.

It was densely packed with Siberian pines. Peat moss, lingonberries, and wild cloudberries grew on the ground, along with blackcurrants and cherry trees. Further in, there were German cypresses, spruces, and firs!

He could pick wild fruits here, and there were wild rabbits in the forest... Qin Gang could choose to use a bow and arrow or traps to catch them. There were even grills and seasonings; if he was lucky enough to catch a rabbit, he could have a barbecue right there...

Moreover, there were various mountain products: pine mushrooms, wood ear fungi, pine nuts...

Qin Gang really didn't want to leave...

He prepared to stay for the night!

Checking the time, it was almost ten o'clock. Only then did he leave the collection area and head to the accommodation area.

The accommodation area spanned five floors. On the first floor, Qin Gang was surprised to find a camping area with thick lawn on the ground where he could set up his own tent and rest...

Qin Gang hesitated for a moment and went up another floor. This was a garden in the typical classical Xia style, with small bridges, flowing water, pavilions, and several fat koi in the pond...

He took a deep breath: "This is the life of an immortal..."

Qin Gang walked further in, looking for a room, but he heard voices. He realized someone had already settled in here. However, there were still many vacant rooms. Qin Gang continued upward.

As soon as he entered this floor, he frowned. It was warm and humid, a forest with thatched huts in the middle...

"Too wasteful, too extravagant. To think so many plants were used just to set up a resting scene..."

This place was clearly not suitable for Qin Gang either. He wanted to see them all; if there was no suitable one, he would return to the second floor's classical Xia garden.

So he walked into the fourth floor. As soon as he entered, a unique scent wafted toward him.

Qin Gang's eyes nearly popped out.

What was this?

A fairy tale kingdom? There were trees in various cartoon shapes, brightly colored cottages, and even the walkways were paved with chocolate-styled stones.

Qin Gang shook his head. There was only one floor left. If that didn't work, he would have to go back down...

When he reached the top floor, he found it was transparent on all sides—a large open-plan space filled with flower stands displaying various indoor flowers and potted plants! The flower stands divided the space into different independent areas...

Qin Gang let out a long sigh of relief and smiled with satisfaction...

This was the most ideal place to stay.

Having reached middle age and just celebrated his hundredth birthday, Qin Gang had become increasingly obsessed with flowers.

In another twenty years, he would retire. Qin Gang thought to himself that when the time came, he would just live here and never leave!

It was too beautiful...

...

Downstairs in the classical Xia garden accommodation area, Liu Ziyu and Niu Lanshan were lying in a twin room, smoking with a fruit basket by the bedside.

"This kind of life is too comfortable!" Liu Ziyu lamented.

"Yeah, I feel like these cigarettes are even better than the special supplies! The fruit is sweeter too... the flavor is so rich! I really want to meet the boss behind this club..."

...

Downstairs, Qin Mugutan looked back at 2024 reluctantly.

What a grand undertaking. Who would have thought that a place with such an ordinary exterior would be so shocking once inside?

Qin Mugutan's face was full of passion now. A real man should live this kind of life; what had his previous life even been?

Here, one could pick their own fruit—fresh and delicious—and even catch fish to braise. Truly natural ingredients! The cost was a bit high, but it was worth it...

Beside Qin Mugutan, Li Qingmei said with a face full of emotion, "Mr. Gao is impressive!"

Qin Mugutan nodded: "Yeah! He's too amazing... Unfortunately, we're only Bronze Members and can only visit floors 6 to 10. I really don't know what it's like further up..."

Li Qingmei looked wistful: "I was already stunned by the Peach Blossom Garden on the sixth floor... A pity I didn't see the upper floors. But even with just these five floors, I feel like I could live up there for ten years!"

"Boss Li, today only the two of us are Bronze Members; everyone else is a real big shot... Didn't you try to build some connections?"

Li Qingmei curled her lip: "You're in business too, why didn't you do any business?"

"Sigh, I didn't have the confidence! I saw Liu Ziyu, Niu Lanshan, Li Lin, Qin Gang... all big shots. I didn't dare disturb them! I really wonder what Mr. Gao's identity is for all these people to come and support him!"

"I really want to upgrade my membership. I heard that as long as you accumulate a hundred points, you can advance to Silver? A thousand for Gold, and over ten thousand for Diamond!" Qin Mugutan said.

"Who doesn't? I just don't know how to get points... I only know one thing: depositing money and spending doesn't add points!"

Just as the two were talking...

They suddenly received a message on their membership chips...

"Mission Bounty: This mission is issued by the 2024 Club. Within 3 days, any member who provides ten billion Super Coral Polyps to this club will receive 10 points! The club will purchase the coral polyps at 20% above the market price!"

This was the first mission issued by Gao Yuan...