Letter from Hong Kong

Hong Kong tabloids are spreading rumors again: “Shang Shao, the heir to a top-tier wealthy family, is 36 and unmarried, with no romantic scandals for years – suspected of having a certain dysfunction.”
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Mainland film star Ying Yin only wanted to find a sucker to bankroll her. When the man sitting across from her, worth hundreds of billions, extends an invitation:
“Would you pretend to be in a relationship with me for a year? You don’t have to do anything.”
“Mr. Shang, you underestimate me.”
“One hundred million, after taxes.”
The lighter’s flint scraped softly. The man tilted his head slightly to light his cigarette. In the dim glow of the flame, his profile was sharply defined, shadows deep – refined and aristocratic, yet carrying an air of careless detachment.