"Okay, go ahead." Lin Yao nodded, letting Ge Yong go first, and followed behind as his underling.
The security guards who came with us were screened; all of them were able-bodied, but only less than a third of them were able-bodied, as the rest were clearly disabled.
The group was divided into several groups, dressed in different ways, but they were all dressed as nouveau riche with two or three bodyguards and lackeys, with a couple of groups dressed as intellectuals.
The colorful uniforms and the expressions of the security guards made it impossible for Lin Yao to tell if they were real or fake. It seemed that these veterans, from who-knows-which units, were all highly skilled. Recalling his decision last night, Lin Yao couldn't help but feel a little regretful. These were all talented people. Although he couldn't fully recruit them, it would be a pity to let such talents go.
Lin Yao wasn't sure how Ge Yong had communicated with Shen Ruohua last night, but the current result was very satisfactory. The first thing after the work adjustment was for Ge Yong to report on the latest investigation into Luo Jimin's kidnapping, which had identified Li Gennong and Liu Xian from Chongqing as the fugitives.
Lin Yao, who was eager to get things done, immediately demanded that the matter be handled and personally participated, which led to the collective mission of more than 20 security guards.
"Welcome, esteemed business owners. How may I help you?"
Two tall, slender girls in cheongsams stood at the deserted, luxurious entrance. Lin Yao didn't appreciate their beauty, but his gaze was drawn to a woman walking towards him. This woman, whose face, figure, and charm were all top-notch, could be considered a stunning beauty in the public eye.
This woman is no ordinary person. Her voice and appearance alone exude sophistication; she seems like a ruthless killer. Lin Yao instantly made this judgment in his mind.
"My young master wants to go up and play a couple of rounds, could you please take us there?" Ge Yong, acting like a bodyguard and assistant, arrogantly dealt with the approaching mature woman.
"Is this your first time at Haolong Club, sir? You look quite unfamiliar. May I ask your name, sir?" The mature woman who called herself Wenqian spoke in a melodious and charming voice, making her question seem perfectly natural, as if she had fallen for Lin Yao's charm and was asking for his name.
"Zheng Jian, Zheng from Zhengzhou, Jian from swords." Lin Yao introduced himself in a cocky manner, trying his best to put on an expression of wanting to seduce a beautiful woman. His heart was pounding. He had never flirted with a woman before. The experience he learned from books was completely different from actual application. At this moment, he felt nervous.
Originally, it was agreed that Ge Yong would handle everything, but unexpectedly, this woman named Wen Qian made a move that made it inconvenient for Ge Yong to presume to introduce Lin Yao. At this moment, noticing Lin Yao's embarrassment, Ge Yong immediately tried to make amends, "Miss Wen Qian, please lead the way."
"Oh dear, handsome brother, you haven't shown your VIP cards yet. Wenqian has to swipe her card before you can lead people up, otherwise you'll be punished." Wenqian pretended to be weak and scared. The combination of mature woman and fragility in her was visually striking.
"Here you go." Ge Yong took out a completely black metal card and handed it to Wen Qian.
The moment Wen Qian saw the matte black metal card, her eyes lit up. This kind of VIP card, which is only issued to the highest-level guests, is not something that ordinary people can have. The rich can't get this kind of VIP card; at most, they can only get a gold card or a diamond card. Only those with high social status and power can get this kind of black VIP card.
"Please wait a moment." Wen Qian bowed to Lin Yao and gracefully turned towards the reception desk in the lobby. She no longer regarded Lin Yao as a novice. Before, she thought he was a novice who had never seen anything like this. Now, she elevated Lin Yao to the highest position.
Even if he's a novice, he's a powerful and influential one. I'd gladly offer myself up to him.
With a "ding," the sensor chip inside the thin metal card verified the identity, which Lin Yao found very strange. Normally, this kind of sensor chip card should not be made of metal, because metal can shield electromagnetic waves, affecting the sensitivity of the sensor, or even making it completely undetectable.
It seems that the facilities and technology used in this club are very advanced. Lin Yao began to pay more attention to Li Gennong.
The seventh floor is a transparent casino lobby, with an area of nearly 500 square meters, making the space seem very large. The magnificent decorations and furnishings are very luxurious. The eaves, mythological statues on the walls and pillars, and the classical costumes of the waiters and beautiful girls create an atmosphere of ancient Greece, making people feel as if they are in a foreign land.
Lin Yao was accompanied by Ge Yong and Banan, while the other team members entered the casino in batches, with two team members arranged to meet them outside.
Lin Yao shook his head and looked around. Knowing that Wen Qian had seen through his disguise, he simply stopped pretending and just acted like an ignorant country bumpkin, enjoying the casino environment that so many people longed for.
The waiters, call girls, and public relations managers were all impeccably dressed, their distinctive attire accentuating their good looks. The casino's patrons were a diverse bunch, ranging from well-dressed successful individuals to leisurely types in casual wear, from trendy and eccentric figures to even a shirtless, disheveled butcher.
People sitting quietly at the gambling table, people shouting to open the game, people cursing after losing money, and people openly harassing and molesting their public relations managers—the list goes on.
Casinos expose the ugliness of human nature; luxury, decadence, and madness are the concentrated manifestations of the various behaviors of gamblers. These comments, which Lin Yao had only seen online before, were corroborated by his presence on the spot.
"Oh my, isn't this my sweet Qianqian? Come here and let your brother kiss you. I've missed you so much." A lewd male voice rang out, accompanied by a fat, burly middle-aged man in his forties. His protruding belly made the buttons of his shirt on the verge of breaking, and the shirt, which was stretched open with two slits, revealed the white fat inside, which looked disgusting.
"Mr. Xue, it's been so long since I've seen you at Haolong. Have you forgotten about us?" Wen Qian greeted the pot-bellied man coquettishly, without moving her feet, still sticking close to Lin Yao.
“I was busy with business the other day, so I came to see my Qianqian as soon as I had some free time.” The pot-bellied man moved his lecherous eyes away from Wenqian’s chest and glanced at Lin Yao. “Oh, Qianqian has hooked up with a young and handsome guy now. What a rich husband, haha.”
Lin Yao felt disgusted by the frivolous old man and stood there frowning without saying a word. Wen Qian quickly explained in a low voice, "Young Master Zheng, this Mr. Xue is a former customer who often comes to Haolong to play a few games, so I can't be negligent."
"It's alright, Manager Wen, just go ahead and entertain the guests. I'll look around first and then trouble you later." Lin Yao had long wanted to get rid of Wen Qian. Having never gambled before, he still needed to adapt to the environment and rules.
"Qianqian, my sweetie, why aren't you coming over yet? Can't bear to part with your pretty boy?" The big-bellied man became a little impatient. Seeing Wen Qian talking to Lin Yao in a low voice with a smile, he inexplicably felt jealous. "What's so good about a pretty boy? He has no money, isn't good-looking, and his kung fu isn't as good as mine. Come here quickly."
"Young Master Zheng, I'm sorry, please don't be angry. President Xue is just a person who speaks without thinking, please don't take it to heart. Please look around first, I'll be right back." Wen Qian apologized to Lin Yao in a low voice, her tone carrying a hint of coquetry. Before leaving, she patted Lin Yao's arm, then turned to the pot-bellied man, "Come on, President Xue, don't talk nonsense. This young master is a distinguished guest, thankfully he doesn't mind."
"Oh?" The big-bellied man looked up at Lin Yao. The person who deserved to be called a distinguished guest by Wen Qian was no ordinary gambler. Seeing that Lin Yao's expression was a little awkward, he realized that Wen Qian's words were not true. He had no intention of going up to make friends. He put his arm around Wen Qian and walked towards the corridor on one side of the gambling hall, where there was a staircase leading to the private rooms on the upper floor.
"Wen Qian is a high-class prostitute, nominally a public relations manager," Ge Yong explained in a low voice as he leaned closer. He could tell that this was Lin Yao's first time in a casino.
"Never mind her, let's take a look first," Lin Yao replied casually, walking towards the slot machines in the lobby.
"Yaoyao, the spiritual energy here is so filthy." Xiaocao's voice suddenly rang out, making Lin Yao feel refreshed.
“Of course it’s filthy, it’s one of the filthiest places in the world.” Lin Yao answered the little grass with his mind, “I was just about to wake you up if you didn’t speak, you’ll have to help me later.”
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Chapter 159 Taking Money from Corruption
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“Young Master Zheng, we’ve finally found you.” Wen Qian swayed her serpentine waist as she approached Lin Yao and gracefully sat down on the round chair next to him. When she sat down, she deliberately turned to the side, presenting her round buttocks to Lin Yao. She leaned her body at a 30-degree angle as if she couldn’t bear the weight, propped her left elbow on the edge of the gambling table, and rested her chin on her hand, staring intently at Lin Yao.
Lin Yao frowned slightly, but quickly regained his composure. He could already smell the scent of sex emanating from Wen Qian, and he knew perfectly well what she and that pot-bellied man had been up to. "Manager Wen, is there something you need?"
"Oh my, you're a distinguished guest brought here by Qianqian, so of course I'll accompany you the whole time. If you lose money, Qianqian will be in big trouble." Wenqian said in a seductive, mature voice that could bewitch any man, as if she wasn't the one who had just abandoned the customer.
"Oh, it's okay, I can take care of myself." Lin Yao replied indifferently, no longer interested in talking to this woman. His keen sense of smell made him feel a strong sense of disgust. This woman was the type to sleep with anyone, and there was no need to speak nicely to her.
Wen Qian was taken aback, somewhat surprised. She had never met such a naive young man who treated her like she was nothing before. She knew exactly what kind of charm she had over men. Could it be that he was pretending to be angry, but was actually jealous?
"Young Master Zheng, are you angry with Qianqian? We were just working. Mr. Xue is a diamond member, and they need to take him to a special room upstairs for a gambling game, which is why we were delayed a bit." The mature woman, Wen Qian, used a self-deprecating tone that sounded like that of a young girl, which made Lin Yao find it somewhat amusing.
Wen Qian was also surprised. When she returned to the lobby, someone had already reported to her that this young man, who was obviously a novice at the casino, had a very good luck. He bought one million chips and soon turned them into more than two million.