Place Charles de Gaulle, located north of the Seine River, is the site of the Arc de Triomphe and the junction of twelve major roads in Paris, the most famous of which is the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, extending southeast. The square was first constructed in 1892 and completed in 1899. Originally named Star Square (Place de l’Étoile), it was renamed Victory Square in 1918 to commemorate the victory in World War I, then changed to Pétain Square under German rule in 1941, and finally renamed in honor of Charles de Gaulle on September 1, 1944, after the liberation of Paris.
Strolling through the streets around the square, one is enveloped by the thick French charm. Its varied, poetic landscapes captivate tourists from around the world. The three girls, with their DV cameras in hand, recorded the beautiful scenes they encountered, deeply moved by the aristocratic aura of France. The irregularly arranged districts, weathered by centuries, the uniquely beautiful European architecture, and the gold and silver-framed windows, doors, and columns silently narrate or boast of its once-dominant position in Europe and its opulent past. Though time has passed, the wealth and elegance of the past, the chivalric spirit, and the modern romantic sentiment are still evident in the light steps and slightly haughty eyes of Parisians. Historically, Paris has always been the capital and political center of French dynasties. There’s a famous French saying, “Paris was not built in a day.” Ye Ye, looking around, realized that a country with such cultural charm and historical depth could not be fully appreciated in a day; behind its noble splendor lay countless epic tales, forged by much blood and ambition…
The three exceptionally beautiful Eastern girls wandered through the distinctive districts, enchanted by the French atmosphere, stopping to capture every beautiful scene. Unbeknownst to them, many fair-haired Parisians paused to admire these rare Eastern beauties. Street performers, with their varied acts, and some enthusiastic Parisian youths playing guitars and singing French love songs to Ye Ye and her friends, brought smiles and laughter to the faces of these beautiful women…
After a day of sightseeing, buying many charming souvenirs, and having dinner at a hotel in another characteristic district of the square, the three girls, laden with shopping bags, returned to the Rose International Hotel, satisfied. They agreed to meet at the hotel bar at 10 PM for drinks, then each retired to their rooms.
[From Paris to Rome: Chapter Fifteen, An Unexpected Encounter 1]
Back in her room, Ye Ye turned on her phone and saw numerous messages, mostly from her brother and father. Casually, she glanced at the name “Huo” she had saved in her contacts. She didn’t know what Chinese character “HUO” that Dean mentioned should be, but she instinctively felt it was this one. Her feelings for Dean were unlike anything she had felt for her first love, Xiao Yan Ting. However… Dean was already married… It wasn’t that she lacked courage; she just wasn’t at the point where she could accept being the other woman… So, she decided to withdraw before reaching that point… Her intuition told her that Dean was not an ordinary man, with his regal demeanor and his unparalleled handsome face, definitely not something a typical wealthy man would possess… He was dangerous… Falling for a married, dangerous man… would lead to endless suffering… So, she ran away… while she was still clear-headed… Although Ye Ye was bold and rebellious, she was never the proactive type. If she had taken the initiative that day, she would have turned into a domineering and aggressively wild kitten. After all, the blood of the Ye family, with its centuries-old dark lineage, flowed through her veins… She was definitely not kind… She changed into her clubbing outfit: tight black low-rise pants, a gold belt studded with crystals, a black camisole that clung to her body, with delicate straps adorned with golden crystals, echoing the gold she planned to wear. She threw on a black shawl-like jacket, let her beautiful deep red hair fall loose, applied smoky eye makeup, transparent lip gloss, and silver glitter around her eyes, with neat bangs covering her small forehead. Ye Ye was as beautiful as an elf that had descended to the mortal world, carrying 30% seduction, 30% innocence, and 40% wildness… She sprayed on her custom-made “Night Soul” perfume, and with her sleek, perfect appearance, Ye Ye confidently stepped out of her room.
At the end of the corridor, her friends Du Miao Miao and Qiu Yu had also changed into their sexy, form-fitting outfits and applied fashionable makeup, smiling as they approached Ye Ye. Du Miao Miao, linking arms with Ye Ye’s left hand, said with a laugh, “Sisters, our goal today is—”
“To enchant all the men in Paris!” the three girls shouted in unison, drawing astonished glances from the waiters and guests passing through the corridor. The three tall and stunning girls exchanged glances, burst into laughter, and arm in arm, made their way to the hotel’s lounge.
The hotel’s bar was divided into one-star, two-star, and three-star levels. Ye Ye and her friends chose the most luxurious three-star bar. After all, Ye Ye’s motto was “Go for the best!” And both Du Miao Miao and Qiu Yu were from wealthy families, naturally inclined to indulge in the finest experiences. Their arrival undoubtedly brought the already noisy bar to a crescendo. All men, whether accompanied or not, looked at Ye Ye and her friends with unabashed fascination, amazement, or desire. They seemed accustomed to such attention. Without any hint of shyness, they confidently found a spot at the bar, sat down, and ordered three drinks; they never drank at a bar without male company. Although they were not weak or helpless…
The handsome bartender, seeing the three beautiful angels, displayed unprecedented enthusiasm as he performed his signature cocktail-making skills—several bottles spun through the air in his hands, either with a ghostly blue flame or leaving a trail of water… His smooth, seamless actions elicited laughter from the three beauties and earned him enthusiastic applause. A few handsome young men with golden hair and blue eyes approached Ye Ye’s group, smoothly initiating conversation in English. Seeing that these newcomers weren’t entirely unpleasant, Ye Ye and her friends engaged in polite conversation. Being young and in a high-end venue, the men were well-mannered and educated, and soon, they were all chatting away about various topics…
