"There's no other way. Now that I'm already in this situation, there's no escaping it. I can only deal with whatever comes my way!" Gao Jianfei took a deep breath and calmed himself down.
"Brother Gao, when you have time, please teach me a few moves." At this moment, A-Zhuo was completely submissive to Gao Jianfei, utterly prostrating himself before him!
"Um... just call me Jianfei." Gao Jianfei was a little uncomfortable with being called "Brother Gao".
“Brother Jianfei,” Azhuo said knowingly. “From now on, you can call me ‘Azhuo.’”
“Oh,” Gao Jianfei nodded subconsciously.
At this moment, the excitement of the victory still lingered in Azhuo's eyes. "Brother Jianfei, you won so easily! You just toyed with those guys! Amazing! It seems those guys have some kind of expert behind them, but with Brother Jianfei's skills, unless the expert behind them is a top 20 gambling expert in the world, they simply can't keep up with Brother Jianfei!" After a pause, Azhuo continued, "Brother Jianfei, you seem to have just registered with the World Gambling Association and haven't obtained a world ranking yet. Well, I suggest you sign up for a world gambling skills ranking competition and randomly choose a gambling expert ranked 3050th in the world. I'm sure you'll easily get an excellent ranking!"
Azhuo's rambling revealed that his admiration for Gao Jianfei had reached a fever pitch! Because he had already begun enthusiastically helping Gao Jianfei plan his future!
In fact, Gao Jianfei felt a bit scared afterward!
If those guys had insisted on gambling with Gao Jianfei, and if they had been mentally stronger, Gao Jianfei probably wouldn't have been able to hold on and would have collapsed completely!
Gao Jianfei's gambling skills are completely incomplete; he's only good at rolling dice, but when it comes to other bets, he's guaranteed to lose!
"I won by sheer luck just now," Gao Jianfei said earnestly.
“Uh…” Azhuo choked, “Um, Brother Jianfei, stop joking.”
Just then, Chen Yaohui rushed in from outside the private room and grabbed Gao Jianfei's hand... "Jianfei, thank you so much this time!"
Judging from Chen Yaohui's expression, he was very excited!
That's right. If it weren't for Gao Jianfei today, his casino would have been completely wiped out. For an underground organization, having a casino destroyed is practically a catastrophe.
Take Dongxing as an example. It has thousands of henchmen who rely on funds extracted from casinos to make a living; its numerous investment and development projects also rely on funds from casinos to sustain them.
The casino has been blown up, which will directly cut off the entire gang's cash flow!
In fact, this is what the vast majority of underground forces in the world fear.
"Come on, Jianfei, enough with the chit-chat. We're brothers, no need for further words. Let's go to the lounge and have a proper chat!" Chen Yaohui put his arm around Gao Jianfei's shoulder in an extremely affectionate manner and led him out of the private room. Azhuo followed Chen Yaohui and Gao Jianfei eagerly.
Gao Jianfei noticed that when he left the private room, the dealers and staff standing inside all lowered their heads and placed their hands neatly on their thighs, as obedient and respectful as primary school students seeing their homeroom teacher.
Without a doubt, tonight's battle earned Gao Jianfei something called "respect" at the Dongxing Casino.
Chen Yaohui led Gao Jianfei to a nicely furnished lounge on the second floor of the casino.
Inside, there were genuine leather sofas, mahogany furniture, and a set of fine tea utensils. A delicate fragrance wafted from incense burners in each of the four corners of the room, creating a refreshing atmosphere.
Gao Jianfei and Chen Yaohui sat on a sofa. A Zhuo was also a gambling expert hired by Dongxing Casino and held a high position, so he also sat on the sofa. However, he only sat on the sofa a little bit, not daring to sit openly, and could only sit upright.
Soon, several pretty waitresses, no older than 18, professionally prepared tea for Gao Jianfei, Chen Yaohui, and Azhuo.
The finest tea leaves, once steeped and brewed in hot water, immediately release their elegant aroma.
"This environment is quite comfortable! It's really nice!" Gao Jianfei relaxed his whole body, leaned back on the sofa, and unconsciously crossed his legs to make himself comfortable and relaxed.
Chen Yaohui personally handed a cigar to Gao Jianfei and lit it for him.
It was Gao Jianfei's first time smoking a cigar, and he felt a little strange, but the taste was alright, quite mellow.
“Jianfei, you are truly my benefactor! You saved me again this time! We are brothers, so there’s no need for empty words. In short, from now on, you will have a 15% stake in my casino!” Chen Yaohui’s tone was very serious. “Jianfei, I don’t mean for you to worry too much about the casino. Anyway, for ordinary troubles, Azhuo and the others will handle it, so you don’t need to get involved. Your task is just to deal with situations like tonight’s. Every month, I will transfer the dividends to your account on time.”
15% of the shares (phantom stock)!
Gao Jianfei had no idea what was going on, but A Zhuo next to him suddenly turned bright red! Even her breathing became rapid!
As a key figure at Dongxing Casino, Azhuo knew exactly how much profit the casino made each month. And the 15% stake meant that Gao Jianfei would receive 15% of the casino's profits every month!
What does this mean?
This amount of money cannot be described in millions or tens of millions!
Moreover, almost all underground organizations around the world pay salaries to the professional gamblers they employ in their casinos, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions or even tens of millions of dollars per month. It's extremely rare to give a gambling expert a share of the profits! Unless, of course, this gambling expert is ranked very high globally, possesses exceptional skills, and enjoys a great reputation within the industry—that's a different story altogether.
However, gambling experts who own shares in casinos are a higher level of gamblers, representing a wealthy group of gamblers!
"Give me shares?" Gao Jianfei only thought about it for a few seconds before he understood Chen Yaohui's intention.
Win them over!
Add another potential investment!
Chen Yaohui saw the enormous potential in Gao Jianfei, so he made an investment in the casino's future! In fact, he used this 15% stake to tie Gao Jianfei to the casino!
Of course, Chen Yaohui's measures were also in preparation for dealing with the dangerous disruptions to come. Like A Zhuo, he firmly believed that with Gao Jianfei around, the casino would operate peacefully and normally, and all the troublemakers would be crushed and shattered by Gao Jianfei's "divine" gambling skills!
“Yes, 15%!” Chen Yaohui nodded emphatically. “Jianfei, you may not have a very clear concept of money, and I won’t go into details now. In short, remember this: you’ve become one of the wealthiest people in the flower market! You need to know that although you only get 15% of the casino’s profits, the casino takes 85%. But your 15% is your personal income, while the casino’s 85% is the income of the entire organization. Hehe, to put it bluntly, Jianfei, I don’t even earn as much as you do in a month.”
Although Chen Yaohui's words contained some exaggeration and embellishment, they were generally accurate.
Ah Zhuo, standing next to him, was so engrossed in the conversation that his eyes almost popped out of their sockets! But there was nothing he could do; he didn't have Gao Jianfei's gambling skills, so he could only watch with envy.
In a flash, several thoughts raced through Gao Jianfei's mind... Damn it, since I'm already involved in the conflict between Dongxing Casino and outside gambling experts, and I'm planning to make a name for myself in the gambling world, there's no reason for me to refuse Chen Yaohui! He's offering me money and shares; I'd be an idiot not to take them! Besides, my family is struggling financially. My father is disabled, my mother needs expensive medical care, and my aunt has lived a lonely life and needs money for her retirement. You could say I'm desperately in need of money. Now that money is being offered to me, why should I refuse?
Why not take it if it's free!
Although Gao Jianfei understood that Chen Yaohui was actually using him, it was a mutual exploitation where everyone got what they needed, so there was no question of who was at a disadvantage or who was taking advantage of whom.
“Okay, Yaohui, just transfer the money to my account every month, that’s all. If you encounter any trouble that Azhuo and the others can’t handle, just call me.” Gao Jianfei stood up and nodded. “Then I’m going home now. Um, I’ll take a taxi home by myself, no need to see me off.”
Chen Yaohui respected Gao Jianfei very much, so he didn't say much and, together with A Zhuo, escorted Gao Jianfei out of the casino.
Afterwards, Chen Yaohui took Azhuo back to the lounge.
"Brother Yaohui, 15% of the shares..." Azhu hesitated, wanting to say something, but seemed a little embarrassed to speak.
Chen Yaohui took out a bottle of his treasured red wine from the wine cabinet and drank with Azhuo. He held the wine glass, swirling it around, and asked, "Azhuo, do you think it's too much?"
"Brother Yaohui, to be honest, with Jianfei's potential in gambling, he's definitely worth the price. I dare say, in a few years, as long as he's not suppressed and stifled by those top 20 world-class masters, Jianfei will rise to prominence! Brother Yaohui's investment is definitely worthwhile," Azhuo said earnestly. "However, I'm curious, Jianfei should be a newcomer to the gambling world. With his skills, why has he only just emerged now? Jianfei's clothes and demeanor clearly indicate he's from the bottom of society, and his quality of life must be very poor. Why didn't he join the gambling industry earlier and make a fortune? Also, what exactly is Jianfei's background?"
Chen Yaohui took a sip of red wine. "Azhuo, we don't need to speculate about Jianfei. Besides, I don't dare to investigate his background. You have to know that some people in this world are very dangerous. If you're simply using him for your own benefit, then everyone gets what they want and things go smoothly. But if you dare to investigate his background and try to make him invisible, then you will be in great danger!"
Ah Zhuo pondered the meaning behind Chen Yaohui's words.
Chen Yaohui added, "Jianfei is the most unpredictable person I've ever met in my life. I won't go into his gambling skills; you've already witnessed them tonight. He's also an expert in free fighting and martial arts! What's terrifying is his throwing knife. I swear, I'd rather face a pistol than Jianfei's throwing knife! Therefore, I'm actively trying to curry favor with Jianfei. I would never study him; I'm afraid of being devoured."
After a pause, Chen Yaohui poured himself another glass of red wine, raised it slightly, and said, "I consider myself a smart man, so I don't do things that only idiots would do."
Chapter 81 It's him again?
Chapter 81 It's him again?
It was past 10 PM, almost 11 PM, when we left the Dongxing Casino. The Brilliant Avenue was truly magnificent! A faint, alluring fragrance, almost like cosmetics, wafted in the night air – captivating yet refined!
"My goodness, even the air in this prosperous place is sweet!" Gao Jianfei shook his head and chuckled.
There were practically no taxis on Huihuang Avenue; all that could be seen were luxury cars. Gao Jianfei walked out of Huihuang Avenue before he was able to hail a taxi.
Return to Binghe Residential Area in Huashi.
Back at the flower market, Gao Jianfei first went to a night market stall and casually ate some fried rice and noodles. Only after he was full did he return home.
At home, Chen Xian was chatting with Xiao Xiao in her bedroom, while Yan Kui was watching a football match in the living room.
Hearing Gao Jianfei come home and close the door, Chen Xian immediately ran out of the bedroom and asked him softly if he was tired from working overtime that night, and if he had eaten, showing her great concern.
Gao Jianfei smiled and brushed them off one by one. He then went inside to check on Xiaoxiao. Her leg injury had healed very well, and she was chatting and laughing with Gao Jianfei, innocent, carefree, and optimistic.
“Jianfei, tomorrow, tomorrow is the weekend… how about we get up early in the morning, go to the market to buy groceries, and then go home to cook a nice meal?” Chen Xian walked over and whispered as she tidied Xiaoxiao’s blanket.
Gao Jianfei slapped his forehead... "Uh, I've been so busy lately, tomorrow's Saturday! Hehe, a weekend off, that's great! Okay! Xiaoxian, let's go grocery shopping together tomorrow morning!"
Chen Xian nodded happily and smiled, "Okay! Jianfei, then you should get some rest early tonight, and I'll wake you up tomorrow!"
Gao Jianfei left Chen Xian's bedroom with a smile.
After taking a cold shower, Gao Jianfei prepared to go to sleep.
Just as Gao Jianfei lay down on the living room floor, his phone beeped with a text message notification.
"Who's texting me so late?" Gao Jianfei was taken aback, then opened the text message and read it... "Jianfei, still not resting? This is your sister-in-law. Tomorrow is Saturday, and I have time to go with you to get your hair done. Just bring any outfit I bought for you last time. After you get your hair done, go to the salon to change into the outfit! Okay, wait for my call tomorrow, and don't reply to this text."
"Heh, my sister-in-law still cares about me. It seems she still values me." Gao Jianfei felt a warm feeling of being cared for and pampered. He smiled, put his phone away, rested his head on his hands, and looked up at the ceiling.
Yan Kui, being sensible, turned off the TV and lights. He had heard from Chen Xian that Gao Jianfei had found a part-time job and was working overtime to earn money. He thought Gao Jianfei's work was quite tiring and he needed to rest more, so after turning off the lights, he didn't chat with Gao Jianfei.
The living room was very quiet.
At this moment, Gao Jianfei didn't go to sleep immediately. His mind was churning with questions… Currently, the key issue facing Gao Jianfei was still gambling skills. Tonight, he had won by sheer luck. If his opponent wanted revenge, they would undoubtedly send a highly skilled gambler to the Dongxing Casino! Would Gao Jianfei's luck be so good then?
Relying on luck is no longer realistic! Now, Gao Jianfei must improve his gambling skills! That is, just as planned before, he needs to find strong level 2 ghosts and learn their specialties in terms of hearing, memory, and even eye speed!
Also, thinking about the Level 2 ghost they'll be meeting tomorrow night, male escort Zhong Haiyang, Gao Jianfei feels a bit like laughing and crying... Etiquette, social skills, piano, composition, these are all pretty good, quite stylish, but his "bed skills" are just too awesome!
After thinking it over and tossing and turning for more than an hour, Gao Jianfei finally drifted off to sleep.
At the same time Gao Jianfei drifted off to sleep, in the suite that Hu Zi had booked in the flower market.
Four disheveled young men stood in front of the sofa, heads bowed and faces full of shame.
Beard and the short, middle-aged man known as "Old Wu" were sitting on the sofa.
Beard's expression was perfectly normal; he was smoking a cigar while playing with his pet parrot.
But "Old Wu" didn't seem so calm!
Old Wu's face flushed slightly. "You lost? You actually lost to gambling experts from Dongxing? What are you good for?"
"Master... I'm sorry, I've disgraced you." The four young men didn't dare to argue. Judging from their expressions, like mice before a cat, they were indeed terrified of their master.
"Useless thing!" Old Wu suddenly stood up, raised his right hand, and slapped the young man in the plaid shirt who had previously competed against Gao Jianfei at the Dongxing Casino and guessed the number Gao Jianfei rolled on the dice.
"Master..." The young man in the plaid shirt staggered backward after being slapped, and a trickle of blood oozed from the corner of his mouth.
“Master! Please, please listen to me…” A young man beside him immediately said, “Master, it has nothing to do with our eldest brother. Back then, our Dongxing Casino was indeed unstoppable! The three gambling experts kept by Dongxing Casino, including that A Zhuo who was ranked 157th in the world, were all trash! They couldn’t stop the four of us brothers at all! It was just that a Cheng Yaojin appeared out of nowhere, which led to our great defeat and loss!”
"Hmm?" Old Wu raised an eyebrow. "Dongxing found reinforcements? That doesn't make sense! Let alone Dongxing, even in the entire G province, among all the gambling experts kept by underground casinos, there are very few who can beat you. To say they are one of a kind would be quite accurate. Besides, Dongxing had no idea beforehand that I would send you to raid their establishment. How could they possibly have brought in an expert to oversee things in advance?"
"Master, this is absolutely true, Xiao Kun would never dare to lie!" The young man in the plaid shirt, who had been slapped by Old Wu, said, covering his face.
Old Wu's agitated and irritable emotions gradually subsided, and he said coldly, "Tell me the specifics. What level of gambling skills does that guy who suddenly intervened have?"
The young man in the plaid shirt gathered his thoughts. "Master, that guy looked rustic and deliberately acted like a lecherous fool to distract us and make us instinctively careless. Then, he increased the stakes and killed us all in one go! I played a game with him. He rolled the dice, and I guessed the numbers. His hand speed was incredibly fast; I couldn't guess at all! I reckon his hand speed was over 90."
Old Wu's expression also turned serious. He slowly sat back on the sofa. "A hand speed of 90 or higher, that's definitely a master." After a pause, he turned to Hu Zi and said, "Hu Zi, the information you provided us isn't accurate! Dongxing has probably recruited another gambling expert, and this person is a master! A gambling expert with a hand speed of 90 or higher, if their other stats aren't too bad, is definitely ranked within the top 60 in the world!"
“Hey, Lao Wu, I just checked the information on Dongxing Casino a couple of days ago. There are only three professional gamblers affiliated with Dongxing, and they're all low-level characters. This guy who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, even I was quite surprised, let alone you.” Bearded put the green parrot back on his shoulder, then beckoned to one of the thugs behind him, “Um, check the situation of Dongxing Casino again.”
The thug nodded, walked over, squatted under the coffee table, and logged onto a website.
Soon, the thug exclaimed, "Brother Beard, Mr. Wu, Dongxing has indeed found a fourth gambler who is registered under another organization. Moreover, this person just registered with the gambling association today."