The world offers no greater solace than a vacation after a long period of hard work.
This is a simple fact, a mere statement of the most common human behavioral patterns. At this very moment, Cao Baiming found himself in exactly such a state.
After the exhausting ordeal of the World Cup, having fought all the way from the group stages to the final match, even though the ultimate goal of lifting the Golden Trophy hadn't been achieved, the entire journey had been incredibly thrilling.
Recollecting it now, his heart was filled with a profound sense of accomplishment. This was because, from the very first match to the last, he had single-handedly carried the entire team, propelling them all the way to the finals. He had played a crucial role in every step of the way.
However, beyond the outcome, the process itself was often more significant. The journey had been spectacular, with every minute and every second holding the potential for the unexpected. And in addition to this undeniable truth, the joy Cao Baiming found within the competition was something else entirely.
This moment was perfectly timed, as the higher-ups had just approved his upcoming plans. With all these plans set in motion, the only pressing matter now was to find ways to earn more money. And in this world, the easiest thing to do, without a doubt, was to make money.
Once one possessed sufficient funds, under the prevailing natural laws of this world, it was truly possible to do anything one wished. Almost nothing would be unattainable.
Some might argue that money still couldn't buy genuine affection. However, it was undeniable that in this world, with any goal in mind, having sufficient funds would almost always make the task effortless.
By his calculations, Cao Baiming now possessed assets in the tens of billions.
While this sum might not place him high on the global billionaires' list, his wealth was rapidly increasing. Even while lying in his bed, money was pouring in, all thanks to the assistance of a system.
To amplify this growth tenfold, or even a hundredfold, investment was undoubtedly necessary.
He still had over a week to spend in Tangguo. Besides, he wasn't particularly interested in club matches for the time being, and the promised holiday of more than half a month wouldn't be reneged upon, would it?
He might as well take advantage of this time on the bountiful lands of Tangguo to earn a substantial sum. Concurrently, he could also revisit his beloved hometown and admire its magnificent landscapes.
After all, it could be said that 99% of the world's beautiful scenery could be found within the borders of Tangguo. It was as if a divine entity had cast a treasure onto Earth, gathering all the beauty and wonder imaginable from across the globe.
Upon waking in the morning, the first thing he did was head to the living room of his suite and brew a cup of his own custom-made coffee. Despite returning to Tangguo, the habit of drinking coffee, especially in the morning after waking up, remained. A rich, aromatic cup of coffee could transport one directly to a state of bliss.
Moreover, thanks to his collaboration with one of the world's best coffee manufacturers, Cao Baiming possessed their exclusive secret recipe. This recipe alone was worth hundreds of millions. Without even leaving his residence, he could savor coffee that, in the world's most high-end restaurants, would cost a hundred thousand yuan for a single cup. Such an opportunity, who wouldn't be tempted?
After a satisfying breakfast, a healthy day began.
Historically, after accumulating wealth, eight out of ten football players succumb to a peculiar obsession: buying hotels.
For some unknown reason, perhaps it was an extreme and ultimate shared desire among football enthusiasts. Once they had amassed a certain fortune, they enjoyed channeling it into acquiring a hotel that truly captured their hearts.
From a normal person's perspective, finding a hotel to stay in and experience its unique charm and beauty would be considered an enhancement to life. But for the wealthy, this was far from enough.
They wished to possess this beauty and tranquility for themselves, hiring their most esteemed designers to embellish this perfection, ultimately shaping it into their envisioned ideal and conveying their dreams to the world.
More specifically, it was about allowing every wealthy individual the opportunity to partake in such an experience. This was because the hotels they acquired were generally among the most luxurious and prestigious worldwide, and these establishments served not merely as places to stay but as conduits for an experience.
For instance, the resort hotel Messi bought in the Maldives, and the iconic hotels in Dubai and Argentina, all shared a very apparent commonality: these hotels were designed entirely for the purpose of an experience.
The investment in design alone could exceed sixty percent, or even reach eighty percent of the total cost. The reason for such substantial investment in design was none other than to fulfill a small, unspoken wish residing in everyone's heart.
The cost of accommodation also reached astronomical figures, with hotels averaging two to three thousand US dollars per night. To these wealthy individuals, this was merely a flick of a finger, a trivial matter.
The easiest way to make money in this world was often by earning from the wealthy. If the target was chosen correctly, making money became remarkably simple. And, consequently, this became one of the reasons why prominent figures enjoyed purchasing hotels.
As of now, star players, on average, each owned four to five hotels. Yet, Cao Baiming, at this moment, didn't even own one.
The reason was not a lack of interest, but rather that he had previously dedicated almost all his attention to football. In his daily life, he had been too preoccupied with enjoyment to pay much heed to making money.
However, the current situation was vastly different from before. Previously, he hadn't lacked money, but now, he did.