The cloud was blown away by the wind, and when the sun reappeared, it had completely transformed.
It turned an orange-red color, the sky grew more vibrant, and everything became increasingly vivid.
In a few minutes, it would merge with the sea, and in this moment, nature’s grandest performance for humanity unfolded, embodying pure beauty.
As the sunset progressed, gradually, some movement began to be heard from behind.
He glanced at his watch; there were still over half an hour, or more than thirty minutes, until the scheduled gathering time, but it seemed someone had already arrived.
There were always those who liked to arrive early for various appointments and gatherings; it was a common habit for many.
Cao Baiming sat up, propped himself up with his fingers, and turned his head to look back at the sunset. This was the process of the sun descending.
A small portion of the sun had already touched the sea, dyeing the entire ocean golden.
The waves were higher and faster than before, and the tide was coming in quickly.
He had to go back to receive his guests. This time, not only were friends he had made in the city of Arsenal attending, but also some who had traveled from Tang Guo, and even star players from the top five leagues.
They had all worked very hard; it would be remiss of him not to greet them.
Although his eyes lingered with reluctance, it was time to say goodbye to the sun. If he waited any longer until it was completely dark and the sun was fully submerged below the horizon, perhaps another ten minutes would pass.
There wasn't that much time left. He had witnessed the beginning and the process; it was enough to leave the end to witness himself.
Turning around, the collar of Cao Baiming’s shirt glinted under the sunlight.
Leaving a trail of footprints on the beach.
…
“Where have you been? Your guests have already arrived!”
Wu Xue ran towards him, approaching from the direction of the main entrance.
Although the entire block was vast with multiple entrances, to avoid excessive chaos, only one entrance was designated for access, which was the main entrance located in front of the first villa.
Wu Xue was panting, clearly having run all the way. She had personally welcomed a few guests in Cao Baiming’s absence.
As expected, some people were slowly approaching from behind.
Guided by Wu Xue, the cars were parked in the garage, and several people walked towards them along the path.
Cao Baiming squinted. The distance was still too great, and he couldn't see their faces clearly, making it impossible to distinguish who was arriving.
However, at this moment, he couldn't help but feel a tinge of regret. If any of the important figures he had invited, like Beckham or Ronaldo, were among them, it would be a huge problem.
Fortunately, as the group drew closer, Cao Baiming began to make out their features.
It was his club teammates!
There was Vieira, and Nelson, and White. The shortest one must be Messi.
They had actually come together!
The group approached, their faces beaming with joy, offering their blessings one by one.
“It’s lucky it’s just you guys. I really thought Beckham had arrived!”
Cao Baiming said with a laugh.
The men’s eyes couldn't be pulled away from Wu Xue; she was simply too beautiful.
Two seconds later, White seemed to come to his senses, glancing at the people beside him: Saka on one side, and Messi on the other.
“Ah, it’s all my fault for looking so much like Beckham. Next life, I’ll try to be uglier, alright!”
“Hahahaha, you’re too confident!”
“Don’t disturb his dreams; he won’t wake up.”
“We’ve been trying this for years, and look at the result now. It hasn’t only failed to work, but it’s gotten worse.”
Cao Baiming was speechless, about to die laughing at these comical teammates.
“Today is a good day. Once you go inside, feel free to look around. The most important thing is to have fun!”
After they left, the arrivals didn't stop. Some people chose to bring their friends along. The invitation clearly stated that friends and girlfriends were welcome, and all expenses were covered.
Everyone who entered was awestruck by the spaciousness of the first villa, especially the two more expansive underground levels. They praised it profusely.
However, when they continued through the underground space and emerged onto a street behind it, they were truly stunned into speechlessness.
The entire street had been perfectly set up: chairs and tables, a piano, speakers, a bar, and a wine cabinet…
All of this was arranged in the middle of the road, and the trees lining the street had directly become indoor plants. Their entire worldview was instantly refreshed!
Regardless of where they lived or how large their businesses were, they had never experienced anything like this. Not only had they never had such an experience, but seeing this scene with their own eyes was an absolute first!
Even sitting in the middle of the road for a moment felt a little nerve-wracking. For their teammates at Arsenal, most of them had been to this place before.
Living in a not-so-large city, it was normal to drive by. They recalled driving over this very spot several times, at speeds no less than eighty kilometers per hour.
In the blink of an eye, they were now sitting in the same place, eating. It felt like a dream!
More and more people arrived. Although the party hadn't officially started yet, and there were still the final fifteen minutes until the scheduled time, drinks were readily available.
A team of professional servers and a group of students responsible for cleaning were already busy.
Along both sides of the road, long rows of buffet stations were set up, offering a variety of drinks and baked goods, all of the highest quality.
A bottle of wine displayed in the wine cabinet above might be worth millions, and such wine, like other drinks and snacks, was self-service. As long as someone was there, they could drink as much as they wanted!
If they didn't want to move around themselves, the staff would bring it to them. Whether they were genuine wealthy individuals or ordinary people from lower social strata, at this moment, they could all experience the feeling of being an emperor.
After a while, some of Wu Xue’s friends also arrived. Later, Cao Baiming saw many talented football players with whom he had exchanged jerseys during matches.
Salah, Harry Kane, Haaland, Grealish, and others all arrived. Being close by, most of them chose to drive over with friends.
Some who were in leagues and countries far away were not late either.