As she left the office, Qin Leshi whispered to Gao Jianfei, "Gao Jianfei, why are you always taking leave lately? Are you busy? Let me remind you, my birthday banquet is at the Red Star Hotel at 6 pm the day after tomorrow. You must come and attend, understand?"
"Okay, I understand, Miss Qin! 6 PM the day after tomorrow, Red Star Hotel!" Gao Jianfei smiled, revealing his white teeth, then turned and hurriedly left the office.
Watching Gao Jianfei's departing figure, Qin Leshi bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth, her face slightly flushed.
After leaving Alice Company, Gao Jianfei immediately hailed a taxi and headed straight for Ziyou Road.
If Gao Jianfei's goal before coming to G Province was rather vague, merely wanting to make a name for himself, then now, that goal is gradually becoming clearer and more defined.
At least, after Gao Jianfei discovered his father's true identity and the identity of the enemy who framed him, he decided to gamble and forge his own path in this industry!
According to Iron Face's explanation, true high-level gamblers must hold extremely high social status!
It can be said that the higher Gao Jianfei climbs in the gambling circle, the closer he will get to revenge, and his social status will also rise higher and higher!
Upon arriving at Ziyou Road, Gao Jianfei had barely stepped out of his car when he saw Chen Yaohui's extended Hummer parked on the side of the road. Chen Yaohui was leaning against the car door, smoking. Nearby, dozens of henchmen wearing sunglasses stood scattered about.
"Jianfei!" Chen Yaohui saw Gao Jianfei immediately. He threw away the cigarette in his hand and rushed towards Gao Jianfei.
Gao Jianfei glanced up at Chen Yaohui… This guy's face was actually quite flushed! It wasn't the flush from drinking, nor the redness of someone excited. It was just a natural flush!
"Damn, is this what they call a rosy complexion? People are in high spirits when they have a happy event?" Gao Jianfei muttered to himself as he walked over to meet Chen Yaohui.
Chen Yaohui put his arm around Gao Jianfei's shoulder. "Come on, brother, I'll take you to get an autopsy done right away!"
He also changed his way of addressing Gao Jianfei... to "brother".
Gao Jianfei smiled and said, "Yaohui, you've risen to the top. Congratulations."
Chen Yaohui said decisively, "Jianfei, if you hadn't saved my life twice, I wouldn't be where I am today. To be honest, Jianfei, if you wanted to take my position, I would give it to you immediately!"
Gao Jianfei sneered inwardly... "Give it to me right away? Ha, if I ever show even the slightest hint of that thought, you'll probably find a chance to kill me immediately, won't you?"
Gao Jianfei couldn't help but laugh and said, "Yaohui, I'm not interested in your underground activities, nor do I have any intention of taking your position. I've just suddenly become a little interested in the gambling industry."
Chen Yaohui felt a sense of relief. "Well, Jianfei, I knew you wouldn't get involved in the underworld. Hehe, with your skills and gambling abilities, there's no need for you to be a hoodlum." After watching the video of Gao Jianfei playing mahjong last time, Chen Yaohui subconsciously concluded that Gao Jianfei was definitely a super expert in gambling! Therefore, when he heard that Gao Jianfei wanted to affiliate with his casino, he was practically ecstatic!
A master gambler is extremely important to an underground organization!
The two got into the car and drove into the territory of Hushi City.
Chen Yaohui drove himself, with Gao Jianfei in the passenger seat.
During the day, Lake City was bustling with people, teeming with life. Skyscrapers stood tall along the streets, and luxury cars roared past. Gao Jianfei also noticed many foreigners on the streets.
Without a doubt, Lake City, like Flower City, is a metropolis that is in line with international standards!
G Province is known as one of the richest provinces in China, and the economies of Huashi and Hushi are almost the top two in G Province. Currently, Chen Yaohui is the head of the underground forces in Hushi. From this, we can infer how terrifying the wealth and power he holds must be!
"Jianfei, look at this! This is Hushi!" Chen Yaohui said to Gao Jianfei while driving. "I'm an orphan, adopted by Second Master when I was young. I became a hoodlum in my teens and almost got killed seven times. My childhood dream was to become the boss of Hushi, just like Second Master and his gang. Haha, I've been fighting for this dream all along. Originally, according to the plan, it should have taken me three years to rise to the top. But, Jianfei, you're my benefactor. I've known you for less than a month, and my dream has come true ahead of schedule! Haha, I'm very satisfied now. Jianfei, let me just tell you one thing: we collect all the money from valet parking in Hushi every day. Hehe, just that money alone reaches a terrifying figure every day, not to mention other businesses."
Chen Yaohui clearly trusted Gao Jianfei quite a bit, and his words carried a sense of sincerity.
Gao Jianfei simply listened without making any comments.
Soon, the car stopped outside a small two-story building.
The two-story building had a somewhat Scandinavian architectural style, but it wasn't anything particularly special. Chen Yaohui led Gao Jianfei into the building and walked to the door of a room on the second floor.
The building was very quiet. A small metal sign hung on the door of the room… “Authentication and Certification Room”.
“Yes, Jianfei, this is the World Gambling Association’s office in Lake City.” Chen Yaohui said softly to Gao Jianfei. “Of course, this is just a private organization, not officially recognized or protected. But in the underworld, it has enormous authority and credibility.”
Gao Jianfei nodded.
Chen Yaohui gently knocked on the door.
About ten seconds later, a very tall, fair-skinned, blue-eyed European woman in high heels came to open the door.
She spoke to Chen Yaohui in slightly broken Chinese, "Yaohui, is that you?"
"Hello, Ms. Diana, I brought my brother here for authentication." Chen Yaohui smiled politely.
"Please come in." Diana smiled professionally and stepped aside to welcome Gao Jianfei and Chen Yaohui inside.
Inside is an office of about 30 square meters, which is very exquisite, grand, and has the standard design of a big boss's office.
What is striking is that in the very center of the office, there is a large table with some special instruments on it.
Gao Jianfei naturally recognized these instruments. Yesterday in the Ghost Den, Iron Face used the same instruments to assess Gao Jianfei's gambling skills.
A balding, middle-aged Chinese man emerged from behind a mahogany desk, fastening his belt as he walked. Gao Jianfei noticed that his zipper was down, revealing a glimpse of red underwear underneath.
Gao Jianfei subconsciously glanced at Diana, the European and American woman behind him, and knew perfectly well what had just happened in the office.
"Ah! Yaohui!" The middle-aged man zipped up his pants, walked over, and gave Chen Yaohui a warm hug. "Congratulations, Yaohui. After you announced yesterday that you had become the head of Dongxing, I've been thinking about giving you a decent gift. Haha, I was going to visit you tonight, but I didn't expect you to come to me instead. What, did you bring someone here for authentication?"
Chen Yaohui also seemed very enthusiastic, "Bojun, between brothers like us, let's not stand on ceremony. Forget about visiting each other. We can meet up for drinks, play golf, and maybe even have some fun with women whenever we have time!"
Chen Yaohui's face was full of smiles, but Gao Jianfei could clearly sense that there was a hint of affectation in his enthusiasm.
Just putting on an act!
"Come here, Bojun, let me introduce you. This is my brother, Gao Jianfei. He's a gambling expert, but he's never had a proper assessment done. I brought him here today to get a professional assessment so he can officially enter the gambling industry!" Chen Yaohui enthusiastically introduced Gao Jianfei to "Bojun," and then said to Gao Jianfei, "Jianfei, this is Huang Bojun, a specialist from the World Gambling Association's office in Hushi City, G Province."
"Hello. Please take care of me." Gao Jianfei politely extended his right hand.
Huang Bojun also shook hands with Gao Jianfei, his face beaming, "Haha! Not bad, not bad, very young!" But in his heart, he couldn't help but feel a little disdainful... This kid's demeanor and clothes are too rustic! Why did Yaohui bring such a bumpkin for the appraisal? Is he kidding me?
Next, we need to conduct a professional assessment.
In terms of memory, eye speed, and hearing, Gao Jianfei gave it his all. However, when testing hand speed, he held back, stopping the test only when the instrument reached the "85" mark. He laughed and said, "That's my high-level hand speed."
Well, Gao Jianfei held back on his hand speed, only using a fake number... "85".
Even so, Huang Bojun couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "Jianfei, your hand speed is really fast! So fast, too fast! To develop such fast hand speed at such a young age, you have huge potential! Moreover, your memory, hearing, and eye speed are also quite impressive... You are truly a force to be reckoned with!"
After the test, Huang Bojun's contempt and disdain for Gao Jianfei vanished completely. He began to respect Gao Jianfei.
It's important to understand that many people emerge in the gambling industry every year, and some of them may become influential figures in the gambling world in a few years. Therefore, the commissioners of these gambling associations hold great respect for anyone they discover who has great potential and is malleable.
Although Gao Jianfei's gambling skills weren't exceptionally high, his youth was a major advantage, so Huang Bojun dared not underestimate him any longer. In his heart, he already considered Gao Jianfei a potential star who could potentially join the ranks of top-tier gamblers in the next few years!
“Come on, Jianfei, you and Yaohui, come here. I’ll give you an official certificate now,” Huang Bojun said warmly as he led Gao Jianfei to the mahogany desk.
Huang Bojun sat behind the computer and began typing seriously. He glanced up at Gao Jianfei, "Friend Jianfei, I'm registering you now, making you a professional gambler. From now on, you will be protected and respected by the World Gambling Association, and you will be eligible to participate in the ranking challenge." He paused, then added, "Friend Jianfei, the organization you're affiliated with is Dongxing in Hushi, right?"
Chen Yaohui quickly replied, "Yes."
Huang Bojun nodded, tapped a few keys on the keyboard, and then looked up at Gao Jianfei and asked, "Friend Jianfei, when you fill in your name, are you using your real name or a pseudonym?"
"Real name? Code name?" Gao Jianfei asked, puzzled.
Chen Yaohui quickly explained, "Jianfei, when a professional gambler registers with the gambling association, they can choose to fill in their real name, a code name, or even a nickname. However, most professional gamblers choose to fill in their real name. After all, if you become famous using your real name, it will seem more glamorous. In comparison, code names and nicknames are much less impressive."
Gao Jianfei nodded, but then, on a whim, he immediately said, "I won't use my real name. Hmm, I'd like to use a code name, like 'Xiao Gao,' is that alright?"
“No problem!” Huang Bojun nodded, then began typing rapidly on the keyboard. “Xiao Gao, hand speed 85, eye speed 70, hearing 67, memory 71, overall rating 7325, world ranking none, affiliated with: Dongxing, Lake City, G Province, Z Country…k, all done!” He pressed the Enter key and then laughed, “Xiao Gao, if you need to participate in the world ranking challenge, just come here with Yao Hui to register. Heh, if I remember correctly, Yao Hui’s place has a total of 3 professional gambling experts. With Xiao Gao, that makes 4. And Xiao Gao’s gambling skills rank 2nd.”
Gao Jianfei smiled but said nothing. He knew in his heart that his overall gambling skill rating was actually 795. The data he registered was fake.
As Diana and Chen Yaohui left the two-story building, Diana handed Gao Jianfei a business card-sized, gold-embossed card with the words "..." clearly printed on it.
Xiao Gao
Hand speed: 85
Eye speed: 70
Hearing: 67
Memory: 71
Overall rating: 7325
World Ranking: 0
Affiliation: Dongxing, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
Chen Yaohui put his arm around Gao Jianfei's shoulder as they left the gambling association. He smiled and said to Gao Jianfei, "Jianfei, from now on, you're a gambling expert at my Dongxing Casino! Don't worry, according to our previous agreement, you're just affiliated with Dongxing. You don't need to worry about the casino's affairs, and you don't need to come and patrol the premises regularly." As he spoke, Chen Yaohui pulled a pre-issued bank card from his pocket and stuffed it directly into Gao Jianfei's pocket. "Here, Jianfei, this is your salary card. We're brothers, no need for so much talk. Even if you're just affiliated with Dongxing Casino, you should still enjoy certain benefits, so don't refuse! The PIN for this bank card is six zeros, and I'll deposit a sum of money into it every month."
"Uh..." Gao Jianfei had originally planned not to let Chen Yaohui pay his salary, but it seems that he can't refuse today.
Besides, it would be a bit brainless for someone to refuse money offered for free.
"Hey Yaohui, how much salary are you planning to give me each month?" Gao Jianfei asked half-jokingly.
Chen Yaohui said very seriously, "Well, Jianfei, although we are brothers, I am still fair in my dealings. You don't have a world ranking right now, and you are only affiliated with Dongxing, so your salary will be less than the other three gambling experts in the venue. Jianfei, I hope you don't mind. I have just taken over, so I still have to follow the rules in some things. I hope you can understand my difficulties."
After a pause, Chen Yaohui said somewhat awkwardly, "Jianfei, you only get 50 yuan a month. I hope you don't mind."
"..." Gao Jianfei was speechless.
"Damn! This gambling industry is incredibly profitable! A professional gambler who's just affiliated with a casino can earn hundreds of thousands in salary... It's terrifying!" Gao Jianfei was deeply shocked!
He works as a white-collar worker at a reputable large company, earning a monthly salary of 5,000.
He could casually register with a casino and earn a monthly salary of 50.
The difference between the two is a hundredfold!
Chapter Seventy-Six: A Barrage of Steel Darts
Chapter Seventy-Six: A Barrage of Steel Darts
Gao Jianfei carefully put away the identification card issued by the gambling association and the bank card Chen Yaohui had given him. Just then, Chen Yaohui received a phone call, and then he said to Gao Jianfei, "Jianfei, an import and export trading company run by the gang has run into some problems, and I need to go there immediately to handle it..."
Gao Jianfei smiled indifferently, "Yaohui, you go about your business. I'll take a taxi home myself."
Chen Yaohui patted Gao Jianfei on the shoulder and said warmly, "Jianfei, let's keep in touch when you have time." After saying that, he got into his car and drove off in a flash.
Gao Jianfei chuckled to himself... It seems being a leader really can be very busy. Even being a leader of an underground force.
The weather was nice today. Gao Jianfei strolled along the bustling, wide streets of Hushi, appreciating the charm of this international metropolis. Occasionally, Gao Jianfei would take out the bank card Chen Yaohui had given him and look at it, feeling a little wistful... "Ha, life is truly unpredictable. Who would have thought that one day I could earn hundreds of thousands of yuan a month?"
After strolling around Hushi for half an hour, Gao Jianfei hailed a taxi and returned directly to the Binghe Residential Area in Huashi.
We arrived at the apartment building with an elevator where Chen Xian lived.
It was 3:30 pm, and there was still some time before Chen Xian got off work. Gao Jianfei didn't want to go home so early. He thought for a moment and then walked towards the barren hill behind the dam downstairs.
There was still not a soul on the mountain. Gao Jianfei secretly cheered and, with a thought, flashed into the ghost's lair.
In the den of ghosts.
"Dear user, welcome back to the Ghost's Den. The soul of the virtual level 2 ghost, Du Dajin, has been pieced together and is waiting for you in room 2-4. Also, your exorcism points have been restored to 367. Would you like to try another level 2 ghost?"
As soon as we entered the haunted place, the intelligent program spoke up in a fawning manner.