[Urban] Love Apartment: The Playboy Zi Qiao (Complete) - Episode 19-21

Chapter 019 Lianmei and Fa Ge ( Chow Yun-fat)

Wu Mengda and Zhao Yazhi had known each other for a long time. Seeing the two beauties looking for seats, he generously stood up and walked over, saying, "Zhao girl, come here, there's a seat." Probably only he dared to address the superstar Zhao Yazhi like that.

Zhao Yazhi saw Chow Yun-fat and the other two. She suddenly smiled gently and whispered something to Chen Yulian. Chen Yulian was stunned for a moment, then gave Chow Yun-fat a cold look before following Zhao Yazhi.

Looking at the indifferent Chen Yulian, Qiao Jinfan suddenly understood why Chen Yulian's portrayal of Little Dragon Girl was a classic!

Before she arrived, the fragrance wafted.

A clear, bell-like laugh reached his ears, and he heard Zhao Yazhi say, "I didn't expect to see you here! Ah Da, you old drunkard!"

"Hehe, Zhao girl, why do you start teasing me the moment we meet? Aren't you afraid I'll go tell your Chui Shuai on me?"

Zhao Yazhi smiled brightly, completely unconcerned, and said, "Go ahead, Qiu Guan isn't here right now. Besides, can he control me?"

Wu Mengda chuckled and pointed at Chow Yun-fat, saying, "I don't need to introduce Xu Wenqiang, do I? You two Shanghai lovers, I wonder how many people mind that you're not together... As for our fairy sister, when will we get to drink your and Ah Fa's wedding wine? To be honest, I've been hoping you two would get together for a long time!"

Qiao Jinfan frowned, thinking that Wu Mengda was really hitting a sore spot; things seemed bad.

Sure enough, Chow Yun-fat's expression immediately changed, while Chen Yulian remained as cold and aloof as Little Dragon Girl, giving off an air of keeping everyone at arm's length.

Wu Mengda realized he had said something he shouldn't have, so he quickly tried to change the subject, pointing at Qiao Jinfan and saying, "This young man is Qiao Jinfan, the big boss of Hong Kong Cathay Company!" Zhao

Yazhi and Chen Yulian were taken aback, never expecting this young man to be the big boss of Guotai Company. They focused their attention on him, noticing that unlike other men who would react with lust upon seeing them, he remained calm, displaying a composure and confidence beyond his years.

Zhao Yazhi and Chen Yulian couldn't help but think, "A big boss is different; he has such poise..."

Actually, Qiao Jinfan was already incredibly excited!

"Oh my god, they're looking at me! Hahaha... The White Snake and Little Dragon Girl who once captivated my heart in my past life are looking at me! Hahaha, this is wonderful!" Qiao Jinfan was so excited he almost shouted.

"I didn't expect it to be Young Master Qiao, hello!" Zhao Yazhi smiled, not daring to be impolite to a rich second-generation heir and film company boss like Qiao Jinfan.

Qiao Jinfan nodded, saying reservedly, "Hello, Sister Zhi, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Seeing Qiao Jinfan's gentle and composed demeanor, Zhao Yazhi became even more interested. She smiled faintly and couldn't help but ask, "I have a question for you, Mr. Qiao. Have we met before?" "

Hmm? What? How could we? This is our first meeting," Qiao Jinfan replied casually.

"Then why do I feel like you've known me for a long time? There's a sense of familiarity in your eyes,"

Qiao Jinfan thought to himself. "No wonder you're an actor; your observation skills are sharp. I've tried to hide it well, but you still noticed. Do you know that my notebook used to be covered in your pretty stickers, and even smeared with my innocent drool..." He then coughed slightly and explained, "Perhaps it's because I've long admired your perfect image on screen, Sister Zhi, that's why I feel this familiarity."

Zhao Yazhi smiled gently and said, "Mr. Qiao, you're very eloquent. However, the real beauty here isn't me, but this one..." She pointed to Chen Yulian and chuckled, "This beauty probably doesn't need an introduction, does she?" This 'Fairy Sister' Wang Yuyan is head over heels in love with our Brother Wen, she's completely captivated him!"

Hearing this from the beautiful Sister Zhi, Chen Yulian's originally indifferent face showed a hint of helplessness, and she forced a smile, saying, "Sister Zhi, you're too kind to tease her, how can she compare to you?" As she spoke, she glared at Chow Yun-fat and snorted.

Chow Yun-fat chuckled dryly and said to Zhao Yazhi, "Hehe, how could I be like that? I was just too surprised to see you, Chengcheng. Didn't my Chengcheng already go all the way to France? Why is she drinking in a bar? Is the wine in France not as good as yours?"

"Hahaha..." Qiao Jinfan laughed first, saying, "Looks like there will be a sequel to Shanghai Bund!"

Chow Yun-fat coughed, regained his composure, and said to Zhao Yazhi, "No, I was just too surprised to see you. Didn't my Feng Chengcheng go to France? Why is she here eating seafood?" "Don't you like the oysters from France?"

"Hahaha!" Wu Mengda laughed first. "That's really funny. If I didn't know better, I'd think you two were a real bickering couple!"

Zhao Yazhi glared at Qiao Jinfan, feigning anger, "Be careful not to choke on your laughter! My dear Mr. Qiao!"

Qiao Jinfan smiled, "Don't call me Mr. Qiao, it's too formal. Just call me Jinfan! It's more friendly..."

"Hehe, okay, Jinfan..." Everyone called out together. Chow Yun-

fat's humorous words broke the slight awkwardness. After Zhao Yazhi and Chen Yulian sat down, Zhao Yazhi intentionally or unintentionally gave the seat next to Chow Yun-fat to Chen Yulian. Chen Yulian was too embarrassed to refuse, even though she didn't like Chow Yun-fat at the moment, she still sat next to him, though it was out of necessity.

Chow Yun-fat actually still loved Chen Yulian. When he saw Chen Yulian sitting next to him, he immediately became very happy, his smile was very bright. At that moment, in the bar... They ordered some snacks to go with the drinks and ate together.

The atmosphere at the table was quite subtle. Zhao Yazhi and Wu Mengda chuckled at Chow Yun-fat and Chen Yulian, this bickering couple, while Qiao Jinfan kept glancing at Zhao Yazhi, his mind racing.

Speaking of which, there were countless beauties from Hong Kong and Taiwan in the 70s and 80s. Top beauties included Brigitte Lin, Zhao Yazhi, and Michelle Reis. Among them, Brigitte Lin possessed both beauty and acting skills, especially her strikingly handsome male impersonations, which were unmatched. Michelle Reis, in terms of appearance alone, was arguably the most beautiful, but unfortunately, while beautiful, she lacked a certain soul.

Among the many beauties… Among women, Zhao Yazhi possesses an ethereal elegance. Her gentle and graceful demeanor is truly captivating. From Su Rongrong to Cheng Cheng, and even playing three roles in "The Legend of Qianlong," each role is a classic. However, Qiao Jinfan's favorite is Bai Suzhen (White Snake). In "The Legend of the White Snake," this gentle grace is perfectly displayed; every frown, smile, word, and step is flawless. Just as Barbara Yung's portrayal of Huang Rong reached its peak, Zhao Yazhi's interpretation of Bai Suzhen is unprecedented and unparalleled. It could even be said that Barbara Yung *was* Huang Rong, and Zhao Yazhi *was* Bai Suzhen.

And at this time, this woman who could topple kingdoms... The stunningly beautiful Zhao Yazhi, a former Miss Hong Kong, was pure, noble, and captivating, stirring a stirring of desire within Qiao Jinfan.

Lost in thought, his gaze uncontrollably became increasingly unrestrained…

As a stunning beauty and a major star in the entertainment industry, Zhao Yazhi was used to such gazes from men, but Qiao Jinfan's intense stare, as if he wanted to devour her, made her feel quite uncomfortable.

As a public figure, Zhao Yazhi was accustomed to being constantly stared at, but Qiao Jinfan's sharp, almost unfathomable gaze made her feel somewhat uneasy.

"Jinfan, don't just stare at me like that. If you keep staring like that, the food on this table will probably get cold."

Qiao Jinfan was incredibly thick-skinned, like a city wall. He was very easygoing, and upon hearing Zhao Yazhi's words, he chuckled and said, "Many people say that God is biased and unfair. I'm a religious person, and I didn't believe this before, but now it seems that's absolutely true. Sister Zhi, God really favors you, giving you all the good things! Making you live happily..."

"No regrets? That's not necessarily true." Zhao Yazhi thought of her broken marriage. Her ex-husband, Huang Hanwei, was a doctor. She married him when she was 20, just entering the entertainment industry. Their marriage lasted for several years before cracks appeared, leading to their separation. Now they are still embroiled in a lawsuit regarding child custody and housing issues, seemingly a failure in matters of the heart.

"Sometimes, being too perfect for a woman can be a burden..." Zhao Yazhi said with a bitter smile.

Qiao Jinfan chuckled and said, "I don't think so. Some people say a woman's body fat is inversely proportional to her love index, so I think a woman's biggest burden should be controlling her weight. Like you, you're already as light as the wind, so the burden should be zero."

Zhao Yazhi was smart and naturally understood that Qiao Jinfan was comforting her, so she smiled gently and said, "Jinfan, as expected of a rich second-generation, you really know how to please girls!"

Qiao Jinfan was silent for a moment, then said, "Actually, you and I are the same. Everyone is pretending. The key is to pretend convincingly, to pretend perfectly. There's a threshold. If you pretend well, you cross it and become a legendary person of true feelings. If you don't pretend well, you get stuck there. You're stuck at the threshold."

Zhao Yazhi and Chen Yulian beside her couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Seeing that the atmosphere had eased considerably, Qiao Jinfan gave Chow Yun-fat a wink. Chow Yun-fat, being a shrewd man, immediately understood. While the dishes were being served, he personally put food on Lianmei's plate, saying gently and considerately, "This is your favorite fresh shrimp. It's fatty. You've lost a lot of weight lately, and you look very haggard."

"That's all because of you," Chen Yulian said softly, her head bowed. In that instant, Chow Yun-fat's mind flashed back to the line, "Your gentle bow, like a water lily shyly trembling in the cool breeze." So he said even more gently, "Alright, it was my fault. Please forgive me."

"That's all you can say. What if something like this happens again?"

Chow Yun-fat was taken aback. "Then punish me! Make me too ashamed to face you!"

"Nonsense!" Chen Yulian finally revealed her icy demeanor, angrily saying, "If you really continue like that, I'll do something that will make you regret it for the rest of your life!"

At that moment, Qiao Jinfan's heart skipped a beat, and he almost cried out, "No! Please don't! Brother Fa truly loves you!"

Because he suddenly remembered what Chen Yulian might do.

In his previous life, Qiao Jinfan had heard long ago that Chen Yulian had filmed a Category III film, which contained very explicit and revealing scenes.

When he heard this, Qiao Jinfan was chatting with his classmates in his dormitory. He remembered that he almost jumped out of bed at the time: "Chen Yulian! That classical beauty who exudes poetic charm without even speaking, can she really be so open?"

Because of this, Qiao Jinfan specifically sought out the DVD produced by Shaw Brothers called "Siamese Twins." In the film, Chen Yulian not only had her back completely naked, but the passionate bed scenes were accompanied by moans and expressions; the boldness of the erotic bed scenes was astonishing, completely subverting his image as the ethereal "Little Dragon Girl"!

This film caused quite a stir back then, but Qiao Jinfan knew that Chen Yulian took the role entirely out of spite; she wasn't being appropriately "flirtatious," but rather being "flirtatious" out of spite. It's common for couples to argue, and it's hard to be sure the other person doesn't love you until the very last moment. Looking at Chow Yun-fat and Chen Yulian's relationship, Chow Yun-fat was very fond of Chen Yulian at first, but because his mother disapproved, and they had some minor disagreements, the then-high-profile Chen Yulian impulsively went on to film a Category III film. Perhaps if Chen Yulian hadn't filmed Category III films, there would have been a chance for them to reconcile. But right after Chen Yulian filmed Category III films, Chow Yun-fat married Yu An'an in a whirlwind romance, and then in 1984, Chen Yulian also hastily married, making everything irreversible. The once golden couple became strangers, never to see each other again.

Chapter 20 The Unexpected Incident at Zhao Yazhi's House

At this moment, Chow Yun-fat noticed that Qiao Jinfan's expression seemed a bit off. He paused for a moment and asked, "Jinfan, what's wrong? Why do you look a little pale?"

Qiao Jinfan naturally couldn't voice his thoughts, so he quickly pointed to a plate of lobsters on the table and said, "Nothing, it's just that this guy seems to be protesting, protesting that I'm eating it, and I'm not happy about it... Look, isn't it pointing its big claws at me?"

Zhao Yazhi chuckled and said, "Jinfan, you're really humorous! Why don't you just disarm it first?!"

Qiao Jinfan chuckled and said, "I'd like to do that, but if I do, wouldn't the bloodshed frighten the two beauties?"

"There's nothing to be afraid of, just do it, we're not that cowardly..." Chen Yulian chuckled.

"Hehe, since that's the case, why don't I tell you a joke to cheer you all up?"

"Okay..." Chow Yun-fat chuckled and said, "Tell me one, and let everyone have a good laugh, especially Ah Lian, who loves jokes the most..." Chow Yun-fat really loved Chan Yuk-lin.

Qiao Jinfan smiled faintly and said, "Once upon a time, there was a couple having dinner together. The woman kept asking the man, 'Do you love me?' After hearing this, the man glanced at the girl and continued eating. The girl got angry and kept pressing him, asking if he loved her. The man then said very affectionately, 'Of course I love you.' Then the woman asked, 'Since you say you love me, then prove it to me!' After hearing this, the man took out thirty yuan from his pocket and asked the girl if she had ten yuan. The girl didn't understand why he asked this, but she still lent him ten yuan. The man then put the forty yuan on the table and continued eating. The girl was very surprised that her boyfriend didn't say anything and asked him, 'What are you trying to do? How can you prove you love me?' The man said, 'I've already proven it!' As he spoke, he pointed to the money on the table, forty (the fact) right in front of him." "

Hehe..." Zhao Yazhi laughed first, and then Chow Yun-fat and the others also laughed.

Zhao Yazhi gently touched her red lips and said, "This joke is very interesting and meaningful! I never expected you, Jin Fan, to be such a good storyteller!"

Qiao Jin Fan glanced at Chen Yulian, chuckled, and said, "It's just a joke, but in my opinion, this story is quite good. Let me tell you, I really like a saying: 'Once, a love was placed before me, but I didn't cherish it. When I regretted it, it was too late. If God gave me another chance, I would say three words to the person I deeply loved—I love you. If I had to put a time limit on this love, I would say—ten thousand years!!!'" He then raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Everyone stared in disbelief at Qiao Jin Fan, and Zhao Yazhi's eyes gleamed with surprise.

"I never imagined you, Jin Fan, were so talented. I underestimated you..." Zhao Yazhi exclaimed. "I thought all the rich kids in Hong Kong only knew how to eat, drink, and have fun..."

"Hey, Sister Zhi, I'm not that kind of rich kid..." Qiao Jin Fan chuckled. "Come on, let's toast to today's gathering! If you're a man, drink up!"

"Alright!" Chow Yun-fat and Ng Man-tat raised their glasses and laughed.

Zhao Yazhi and Chan Yuk-lin smiled gently, raised their glasses, and said, "Even though we're girls, we still want to clink glasses with you, Jin Fan, and drink to your joke today!"

Everyone laughed heartily, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

After having some drinks at the bar, Chow Yun-fat, as Chen Yu-lian's current boyfriend, naturally offered to take her home.

Qiao Jinfan chuckled and said, "Sister Zhi, can I take you home?"

Zhao Yazhi hesitated for a moment, then replied, "Sure!" Her lack of refusal pleased Qiao Jinfan.

...

Zhao Yazhi told Qiao Jinfan that she was currently staying at her mother's house, where her two children also lived.

Riding in Qiao Jinfan's luxury car, the young couple chatted happily all the way, soon arriving at the entrance of the residential complex where Zhao Yazhi's mother lived.

The house where Zhao Yazhi's mother lived was where her family had grown up. Now that Zhao Yazhi's other siblings had all started their own families, her mother lived alone. With her daughter and two adorable grandchildren by her side, she was naturally very content.

After getting out of the car, Qiao Jinfan laughed, "Sister Zhi, doesn't this situation look like a son-in-law meeting his mother-in-law?"

"You're so annoying..." Zhao Yazhi gently patted Qiao Jinfan's shoulder and said, "Who's your mother-in-law... You're just taking her home..."

"Hehe, I'll walk you inside before I leave..." Qiao Jinfan laughed.

The two chatted and laughed all the way to the residential area, but what happened next stunned Qiao Jinfan and Zhao Yazhi.

A middle-aged woman, around fifty years old, clutched her bleeding stomach and ran out of the building, shouting, "Help... Help..." Behind her, a man with a knife rushed out menacingly, shouting, "You old hag, stop! I'm going to kill you with me..."

"Ah! That's my mother! And Huang... Huang Hanwei!" Zhao Yazhi was terrified.

Qiao Jinfan was also extremely surprised, but he reacted immediately, rushed forward, and kicked the knife out of Huang Hanwei's hand.

Huang Hanwei, now without his knife, saw Qiao Jinfan and his eyes blazed with hatred, as if he were facing a sworn enemy. He clenched his fists and roared, "You pretty boy, are you this bitch's lover?! I'll take you down with me..." He swung his fist at Qiao Jinfan.

But Qiao Jinfan was a martial arts expert; how could he be afraid of Huang Hanwei? He easily caught Huang Hanwei's fist, then with a soft shout, he twisted it forcefully, dislocating Huang Hanwei's shoulder. Huang Hanwei screamed like a pig being slaughtered. Qiao Jinfan kicked him to the ground, then twisted his leg, preventing him from escaping. He then rushed to Zhao Yazhi and her mother's side.

Zhao Yazhi's mother was clutching her stomach, bleeding profusely, and had already fainted. Zhao Yazhi was completely terrified and at a loss. Qiao Jinfan said, "No, we need to call an ambulance immediately!" Then, he quickly went back to his car, retrieved his mobile phone, dialed the hospital, and also called the police station.

By this time, people in the neighborhood had come out to see what had happened. When Qiao Jinfan arrived, Zhao Yazhi suddenly realized what was happening and cried out in a shrill voice, "Guanghong... Guanghong and Guangyi, how are they... my children..."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Jinfan quickly said, "You stay here and watch over Auntie. Give me your house key, I'll go check..."

Zhao Yazhi was completely disoriented at this point. Hearing Qiao Jinfan's words, she quickly handed him the key.

Qiao Jinfan went upstairs, only to find that the door was not closed. When he went inside, he was also horrified.

He saw two small children lying in pools of blood, blood everywhere, a truly gruesome scene.

Qiao Jinfan swallowed hard and checked the two children's breathing; they were no longer breathing.

Chapter 21 The incident was handled

quickly. Ambulances and police arrived, along with a large group of reporters. Upon hearing that Zhao Yazhi's current husband had murdered her mother and children, given Zhao Yazhi's immense popularity in Hong Kong, this was undoubtedly explosive news, so they rushed over to get firsthand information.

Unfortunately, these unscrupulous reporters didn't get any firsthand information, because Qiao Jinfan and Zhao Yazhi were already in the ambulance.

As for Huang Hanwei, he tragically went to the hospital for treatment, where he would undoubtedly face severe legal punishment.

...

In the ambulance.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Zhao..." the doctor said to Zhao Yazhi, "Your mother's injuries still require further treatment to determine her survival, but your two children..."

"Ah! My children..." Zhao Yazhi let out a heart-wrenching cry and fainted on the spot in the ambulance.

Qiao Jinfan quickly held Zhao Yazhi, and the doctor rushed to provide first aid, finally managing to revive her after a great deal of effort.

Afterwards, Zhao Yazhi clung to Qiao Jinfan's arms, sobbing uncontrollably, almost like Meng Jiangnu crying down the Great Wall. Qiao Jinfan couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

Soon, the ambulance arrived at the hospital, and Zhao's mother was taken to the emergency room. Zhao Yazhi,

still sobbing in Qiao Jinfan's arms, continued to wail. There was nothing Qiao Jinfan could do but whisper comforting words to Zhao Yazhi, while secretly blaming himself for not having someone keep an eye on Huang Hanwei, leading to this situation.

At this moment, the operating room door opened, and a nurse came out, saying, "The patient urgently needs a blood transfusion, but the patient is type O blood, and the hospital's blood bank is short of it. Does anyone here have type O blood?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yazhi choked out, "I'm type A blood..."

"I'm type O!" Qiao Jinfan raised his hand, "I'm type O blood, I'm fine!"

"Okay, just to be on the safe side, please come with us to get tested..." the nurse said.

Zhao Yazhi was extremely grateful to Qiao Jinfan.

After testing, Qiao Jinfan was confirmed to have type O blood, so he immediately donated blood for Zhao's mother.

Afterwards, Zhao Yazhi's friends in the entertainment industry, such as Chow Yun-fat, Adam Cheng, Liza Wang, Carol Cheng, and TVB actors Wong Tin-lam and Chiu Chun-keung, all rushed to visit her.

Rosamund Kwan and Anita Mui also came. When they saw Qiao Jinfan embracing and comforting Zhao Yazhi, although they felt a pang of sadness, they knew the truth and had to suppress their emotions.

After five hours of emergency treatment, Zhao's mother's condition finally stabilized, and she was transferred to a regular ward with stable vital signs, which relieved everyone.

With her mother out of danger, Zhao Yazhi finally felt a little better. She was exhausted, and Qiao Jinfan comforted her until she fell asleep. Then

, with a snort, he turned and went to Huang Hanwei's ward. The ward was already filled with police officers. Knowing that Huang Hanwei was now responsible for two deaths, including his own son, they were all on high alert and were questioning him.

At this moment, Qiao Jinfan walked in, and the police inside stopped him, saying, "Sir, you can't go in..."

Qiao Jinfan said, "I am Qiao Jinfan, a member of the Qiao family. I was the one who knocked down Huang Hanwei just now. I want to know, have you gotten any information from him?"

Upon hearing that he was from the Qiao family, the police dared not be careless, so they whispered, "Hello, Mr. Qiao, we have questioned him. This guy has confessed to the crime without hesitation. He has been very troubled by his divorce case recently, and has been under tremendous psychological pressure. Today, because he had a little to drink, he felt frustrated and actually thought of taking Miss Zhao's family down with him. So he first took a knife to the Zhao family and killed the two children. Then, when Mrs. Zhao returned, he stabbed her. Mrs. Zhao ran out the door and encountered you..."

"Uh..." Qiao Jinfan's face turned gloomy, and then he said, "According to the law, how long should this guy be sentenced to?"

"Life imprisonment!" the police said.

Qiao Jinfan nodded and said, "Can I see him?"

"...Okay, come in..." the policeman said.

After Qiao Jinfan entered, the other policemen looked at him with surprise.

Upon seeing Qiao Jinfan, Huang Hanwei on the bed immediately jumped up like an enraged lion, but several policemen quickly restrained him.

Huang Hanwei cursed, "Adulterer! You must be that woman's lover! You and that harlot deserve to die a horrible death! How hateful! How hateful that I couldn't kill you two adulterers with my own hands! Now that you've fallen into their hands, do whatever you want with me, if I even flinch, I'm your grandma!"

Qiao Jinfan paused for a moment, then said, "Guanghong and Guangyi are both your own sons. Even tigers don't eat their cubs, why are you so cruel?"

"Hahaha...own sons? They're my own sons? Who knows which slut Zhao Yazhi had with which wild man, maybe it's Zheng Shaoqiu, or maybe it's you, I'm not afraid of anything...hahaha..." Huang Hanwei laughed maniacally, a smug look on his face.

The police officers, hearing Huang Hanwei's insane words, couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines, thinking, this man has gone mad.

Qiao Jinfan snorted, turned and left, never wanting to see this madman again.

...

After leaving Huang Hanwei's ward, Qiao Jinfan returned to the door of Zhao Yazhi's ward, only to encounter someone there—Run Run Shaw.

"Sixth Uncle, what brings you here?" Qiao Jinfan asked in surprise.

Run Run Shaw smiled faintly and said, "I heard you and Ah Zhi were involved in a murder case. How could this old man not come to see you? You know, you're a celebrity in Hong Kong's entertainment industry, and Ah Zhi is one of our company's three leading ladies! How are you? Are you alright?"

"No, Huang Hanwei couldn't possibly hurt me..." Qiao Jinfan said.

"What exactly happened, Mr. Qiao?" Fang Yihua asked from the side.

Qiao Jinfan sighed and slowly recounted Huang Hanwei's story.

After listening, Run Run Shaw and Mona Fong were silent for a moment. Mona Fong said, "I didn't expect that

guy surnamed Huang to be so crazy. It seems this has really hurt Ah Zhi... Also, her image will probably be damaged this time..." "Forget it, Mona, let's not talk about image now..." Run Run Shaw waved his hand and said, "It would be too much for us to only care about the company's interests after something like this has happened to her... Besides, this matter may not even damage Ah Zhi's image. After all, it's all Huang Hanwei's fault, isn't it?"

Qiao Jinfan's eyes lit up when he heard this. Run Run Shaw said, "Anyway, Jinfan, if you really have feelings for Ah Zhi, you should deal with those reporters first and push all the blame onto Huang Hanwei, that's all..."

"Hehe, I understand, Sixth Uncle, I know what to do..." Qiao Jinfan chuckled and turned to leave. Run Run

Shaw added, "Also, Old Qiao was very worried when he heard about this incident. He told you to go back as soon as you're done!"

"Yes... I know!" Qiao Jinfan smiled.

Chapter 22 Confirming Relationship with Chao Qiong Qiao

Jinfan went outside, where a large group of reporters immediately surrounded him.

"Mr. Qiao, how is Ms. Zhao Yazhi now?!"

"Mr. Qiao, what is your relationship with Ms. Zhao Yazhi?!" "

Mr. Qiao, regarding Mr. Huang's attack with a knife, is it because you were the third party in their relationship...?"

"Are you dating Ms. Zhao?"

"Is Ms. Zhao going to marry into a wealthy family...?"

Seeing the reporters' commotion, Qiao Jinfan smiled and said, "Everyone, please listen to me, please be quiet..."

The reporters quickly quieted down after hearing Qiao Jinfan's words.

Qiao Jinfan then recounted what had just happened, including a smear campaign against Huang Hanwei, portraying him as a villain, a pervert, utterly worthless!

After Qiao Jinfan finished speaking, the reporters were indignant, clearly outraged by Huang Hanwei's actions, who didn't even spare his own son.

Qiao Jinfan continued, "In short, everyone knows that Huang Hanwei, out of jealousy, killed his own son. Such a person deserves to go to hell! I believe in the fairness of Hong Kong's judiciary, and the government will definitely give Ms. Zhao justice!"

One of the reporters asked, "Mr. Qiao, what is your relationship with Ms. Zhao?"

Qiao Jinfan replied, "Ms. Zhao and I only met for the first time today; we're just ordinary friends..."

"Then, is it possible for ordinary friends to have a further relationship?" another reporter asked.

Qiao Jinfan chuckled and said, "Well... we'll see... that's all!" With that, Qiao Jinfan turned and walked into the hospital, ignoring the reporters.

...

He went back into Zhao Yazhi's room and saw Chen Yulian, Chow Yun-fat, and other TVB actors there. Upon seeing Qiao Jinfan enter, Chen Yulian approached and asked, "Jinfan, what exactly happened?"

Qiao Jinfan sighed and slowly recounted Huang Hanwei's story.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Yazhi's friends became very angry.

"Damn it, that Huang Hanwei is too much!" Chow Yun-fat cursed.

"He's inhuman, he should be sentenced to death!" Chan Yuk-lin cursed.

Qiao Jinfan sighed, looked at the TVB actors, and said, "Everyone, I have to go back now. My father is very worried about me. I must go back. I'll come see Sister Zhi again tomorrow!"

"Yes, Jinfan, you're a big shot, you should go back first!" Chow Yun-fat nodded.

...

Soon, they returned to the Qiao family home.

Qiao Jingyao was already waiting for him in the living room. As soon as Qiao Jinfan arrived, Qiao Jingyao saw him and immediately stood up, saying, "Jinfan, you're back? Are you alright?"

Qiao Jinfan smiled faintly and said, "Daddy, I'm fine! I just got back from the hospital..."

Qiao Jingyao sighed and said, "It's inevitable for young people to be captivated by beautiful women, but Jinfan, you'd better not let Chaoqiong down..."

"Huh?!" Qiao Jinfan was surprised and said, "Daddy, how did you know?!"

Qiao Jinfan was very surprised. He and Chaoqiong had only slept together yesterday, how did Daddy know today?

"Hehe, Chaoqiong, come out!" Qiao Jingyao smiled faintly and said.

As Qiao Jingyao spoke, the door next to him opened, and He Chaoqiong slowly walked out of the room.

"Chaoqiong, what brings you here?" Qiao Jinfan was even more surprised.

Qiao Jingyao snorted and said, "You brat, you did something bad to Chaoqiong, and you're asking why she's here? Chaoqiong is here to meet her future father-in-law, do you have any objections?"

Qiao Jinfan was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed, and said, "Daddy, you agree to me and Chaoqiong being together?!"

He Chaoqiong blushed, walked to Qiao Jinfan's side, gently took his arm, and said in a very soft and gentle voice, "Of course! Uncle Qiao and I have known each other for a long time! Why wouldn't he agree?"

Qiao Jinfan smiled and said, "Isn't this a good thing?"

Qiao Jingyao smiled and said, "I just spoke with Old He on the phone, and he also agrees to you two being together, but he has two conditions!"

"Huh? What are the conditions?" Qiao Jinfan was taken aback and asked.

"Chaoqiong, you tell us!" Qiao Jingyao said with

a smile. He Chaoqiong blushed and said, "First, Dad said that in a few days, before I go to the United States to continue my studies, we should go to Macau for a meal and meet them... What do you think..."

Qiao Jinfan chuckled, thinking that as the saying goes, even an ugly daughter-in-law has to meet her in-laws, so he, the handsome son-in-law, should also meet his father-in-law! He immediately said, "No problem! We'll go to Macau tomorrow!" Then he thought, it seems that it will only be a couple of days before I can see Zhao Yazhi!

"That's what I'm planning too!" Chaoqiong said with a smile.

"What's the second condition?"

Qiao Jinfan asked with a smile. "Actually, the second one isn't much..." Chaoqiong said, "It's just... it's just... Dad said that I need to study now, so I have to wait until I finish my studies... before getting married... um..." At this point, He Chaoqiong's pretty face was already blushing.

"Hahaha... it's nothing, I don't plan to get married now either!" Qiao Jinfan chuckled.

"So, things are settled!" Qiao Jingyao laughed loudly. "This is truly a joyous occasion for both the Qiao and He families! Jinfan, now tell me, what's your relationship with that Zhao Yazhi?"

Qiao Jinfan paused for a moment, glancing at Chaoqiong. Chaoqiong rolled her eyes at Qiao Jinfan, clearly not wanting to acknowledge him.

"Sister Zhi and I are just good friends, nothing more..." Qiao Jinfan chuckled dryly.

Qiao Jingyao snorted and said, "Jinfan, I don't object to you helping that Zhao Yazhi today, but I just want to tell you that a man can only have one wife, and my Qiao family's daughter-in-law can only be Chaoqiong, understand?!"

Qiao Jinfan chuckled dryly, Chaoqiong's face turning bright red. Qiao Jinfan quickly said, "Oh, yes, yes, I will naturally treat Chaoqiong well! Come on, Chaoqiong, let's go upstairs and talk!" With that, Qiao Jinfan pulled He Chaoqiong, fleeing upstairs as if escaping.

...

Upon reaching the top of the stairs, Qiao Jinfan went to the bedroom, embraced He Chaoqiong, and whispered, "Chaoqiong, my good wife, you're not angry with me for being with...Zhao Yazhi today, are you..."

"Of course I mind, but I won't object..." Chaoqiong whispered, "Men like you, how many women are common? Even my father doesn't know how many women he's had... As long as you let me be your wife, your only wife, I won't care how many women you have outside..."

Qiao Jinfan was deeply moved by these words.

Chapter 23 Sex on the Yacht

The next morning, Qiao Jinfan, Qiao Jingyao, and He Chaoqiong prepared to go to Macau to meet their future in-laws, Stanley Ho.

They drove to the pier, where Qiao Jingyao's small private yacht was already waiting.

There were two private yachts, both extremely luxurious.

Qiao Jingyao walked towards his two yachts moored there and smiled at Qiao Jinfan, saying, "You two enjoy your time together, I'll just sit alone..."

Qiao Jinfan's face lit up with joy, and he chuckled, saying, "Thank you, Daddy."

At this moment, the yachts were sailing on the sea, and He Chaoqiong, who didn't like being outside, was watching TV alone in the cabin.

After a long while, Qiao Jinfan entered the cabin. He Chaoqiong smiled at him and said, "Why did you come in instead of staying out in the wind?"

Qiao Jinfan chuckled, stepped forward, and hugged He Chaoqiong's delicate body, saying, "Because I missed my woman and wanted to try making love at sea!"

"Ugh...you...you can't..." He Chaoqiong blushed instantly and whispered, "This is at sea...we can't..."

"Why can't we?" Qiao Jinfan gently kissed He Chaoqiong's earlobe. "I asked the ship's captain, and we still have an hour to go to Macau. Let's hurry, I missed you so much..." As he spoke, Qiao Jinfan took off his coat without further ado, pressed He Chaoqiong down on the sofa, and lifted her skirt.

He Chaoqiong was incredibly embarrassed. She had never tried seeking pleasure on a yacht before, and felt quite uncomfortable, yet also somewhat expectant. She quickly felt Qiao Jinfan remove her panties, then his pants, making her roll over and kneel face down, in a doggy-style position. He Chaoqiong was deeply ashamed of being put into this shameful position, but at the same time, she began to get wet.

Her smooth, snow-white, plump buttocks were raised high, revealing her sexy vulva, waiting for Qiao Jinfan's penis to enter from behind. He Chaoqiong's posture was so sexy and alluring. Qiao Jinfan parted the thick pubic hair covered in her juices with his left hand, and with his right hand guiding his penis, he thrust in with a soft "pop," instantly disappearing completely.

Pansy Ho knelt on the edge of the bed, facing a large mirror. She admired her own seductive and wanton appearance, feeling extremely shocked and excited. Behind her was Qiao Jinfan, who was thrusting forcefully into her vagina. It was like an obscene erotic painting, and the more she looked, the more excited she became.

"Husband...husband...come...fuck me...fuck me hard...don't stop...my pussy is so itchy...I'm dying...I feel so good..." Under Qiao Jinfan's frenzied thrusting, Pansy Ho began to moan again, her vulgarities growing increasingly arousing.

Qiao Jinfan would sometimes knead Pansy Ho's breasts, sometimes slap her buttocks, but Pansy Ho still seemed unsatisfied, as if the impact wasn't strong enough to truly stimulate her. So she would frequently twist her hips and turn her head back, urging him to enjoy a deeper and more intense thrusting sensation. At this moment, Qiao Jinfan understood He Chaoqiong's intentions. She didn't object, so he quickened his thrusting, each stroke extremely powerful, plunging deep inside. He Chaoqiong's two smooth, white buttocks vibrated violently up and down, her two large, round breasts bouncing and swaying intensely.

"Husband...husband is so amazing...I like it so much...oh...oh...I feel so good...fuck me harder...don't stop...I'm going to die..." He Chaoqiong was overwhelmed by pleasure and itchiness, constantly moaning and groaning.

Her vaginal fluids overflowed, and with each climax, her legs became increasingly wet, allowing Qiao Jinfan's thick penis to penetrate deeper and faster. Her alluring red lips, under the constant pressure of pleasure, emitted wave after wave of lewd moans!

"Hehe... harder... hum... thrust harder... ah... um... a little harder... um... yes... that's it... thrust deeper... yes, thrust harder... it feels so good... you're so good... yes... just like that... so good... ah... yes... yes... a little harder... ah... ah... ah... ah... harder... thrust harder... so good... um... um... ah..."

He Chaoqiong's snow-white round buttocks, accompanied by her lewd cries, moved up and down incessantly, welcoming Qiao Jinfan's thrusting penis!

"Oh..." During the process of thrusting his penis, Qiao Jinfan discovered something special!

The lustful fluid flowing from He Chaoqiong's vagina was as clear as dewdrops, and the lustful fluid dripping from the narrow vagina was like fine rain, as if thousands of hands were gently stroking his big penis.

Especially the distinct layers of tender flesh inside the vaginal opening, constantly surrounding the glans, creating a sucking sensation. When he pulled his penis out and then thrust it in deeply again, the vaginal opening immediately contracted and writhed powerfully, the vaginal walls pressing against his penis from all sides, causing him to lose himself and sway his hips uncontrollably, making both of them feel an even more intense sensuality!

"Ah...good..."

“Ah…ah…good…Jinfan…big cock…Jinfan…you…you’re…making me feel so…so good…mmm…giggle…oh…oh…so beautiful…mmm…so full…so satisfying…it makes me…feel so good…I…feel so happy…mmm…mmm…mmm…faster…mmm…harder…oh…it’s so beautiful…oh…”

He Chaoqiong stretched out her slender, snow-white fingers, tightly gripping Qiao Jinfan’s thick penis and rubbing it against the most sensitive part of her clitoris, making her vaginal opening even more aroused. She parted her engorged, red lips to guide Qiao Jinfan’s thick penis deeper in and out.

As the penis went deeper, He Chaoqiong’s writhing body showed the rising of her desire. She couldn’t control her lewd moans. Her hands instinctively reached for Qiao Jinfan’s buttocks, her nails digging deep into them, and she pushed the penis into the deepest part of her vagina again and again.

"Ah...oh...God...uh...woo...woo...oh...so...oh...so wonderful...faster...yes...harder...oh...oh...oh...I'm going to cum...I...I...I'm going to cum...ah..."

After nearly forty minutes of this intense fucking, a series of rapid, intense thrusts caused a tingling sensation in Qiao Jinfan's glans. He knew he was about to ejaculate.

"Chao Qiong, I'm about to cum." Upon hearing this, He Chao Qiong immediately turned to Qiao Jinfan and said, "Come on, cum in my mouth." He Chao Qiong opened her mouth and took his glans in, sucking continuously until she swallowed all of Qiao Jinfan's thick semen. Qiao Jinfan felt extremely satisfied.

Pansy Ho stared intently at Qiao Jinfan, opening her mouth and sticking out her tongue to show him the remaining white semen. After swallowing the semen, she lowered her head again and meticulously licked Qiao Jinfan's penis and testicles clean with her tongue and lips, even cleaning his anus.

"Pansy, does semen taste good? I heard that women who eat semen often have beauty and skin-nourishing effects," Qiao Jinfan asked, holding Pansy Ho tightly after ejaculating, his hands still gently kneading her breasts.

"Semen does taste a bit fishy, but it seems that men like women to eat their semen. As for women eating semen for beauty and skin-nourishing effects, I don't believe it. That's a lie men make up to deceive women. Okay, we're almost in Macau. Straighten your clothes so no one can tell!" Pansy Ho said.

Chapter 24 The Ho Family of Macau

Macau is located on the southeastern coast of mainland China, on the western bank of the Pearl River Delta. Across the sea to the east lies Hong Kong. The Macau Peninsula to the north connects to Zhuhai, Guangdong, while to the south lies a large island comprised of Taipa, Coloane, and Cotai Strip. It is an island city and currently does not have an official name. The island was originally Taipa Island and Coloane Island, but after the Cotai Strip highway project, due to land reclamation and the large amount of silt brought by the West River, the seabed between the two islands became increasingly shallow, and more and more land along the highway was created. In response, the authorities systematically carried out land reclamation projects, and the resulting land became Cotai Strip.

Macau's total area has continuously expanded due to coastal land reclamation, gradually increasing from 10.28 square kilometers in the 19th century to 32.8 square kilometers today. Its area is approximately one-sixth the size of Washington, D.C., one-thirty-fourth the size of Hong Kong, and one-twenty-second the size of Singapore. Macau includes the Macau Peninsula and the two outlying islands of Taipa and Coloane. The peninsula is connected to mainland China to the north, and to Taipa to the south by the Nobre de Carvalho Bridge, the Friendship Bridge, and the Sai Van Bridge. Taipa and Coloane are connected by a 2.2-kilometer-long, six-lane highway.

Macau is a gambling paradise in Asia, where gambling is legal. As long as you have money, you can gamble whatever you want or for as long as you want without interference. Macau's gambling industry has a history of over 140 years, with a legalization decree in 1847. The gambling industry is a monopoly, operated by the government. While Portugal banned gambling on July 10, 1896, and its gambling industry remained on the fringes of the law for a long time, monopolized casinos emerged in 1937. In February 1961, a Portuguese overseas province issued a decree allowing gambling in Macau as a "special form of entertainment," emphasizing its significant role in promoting economic development, thus formally legalizing the long-standing gambling industry in Macau. After the 1970s, although Macau changed its reliance on the gambling industry to sustain its economy, the gambling industry still experienced significant development and had a crucial impact on Macau's economy.

Macau's various nightclubs were in no way inferior to those in Hong Kong, and their service was even more attentive. Beauties from all over the world could be found here, and those who came to gamble didn't have to worry about being caught in a midnight raid by Macau's police. Married men could also gamble without fear of being caught cheating by their wives.

Meanwhile, after Qiao Jingyao, Qiao Jinfan, and He Chaoqiong reached the shore, they were already greeted by Ho Hung-sun's personal men.

Upon seeing the three of them, the men immediately stepped forward and respectfully said, "Mr. Qiao, Mr. Qiao, Miss, we are Mr. Ho's men, specially here to welcome you!"

Qiao Jinfan nodded and smiled, "Let's go! Don't keep Uncle waiting!" Qiao Jingyao and He Chaoqiong smiled faintly, and the three of them got into the car arranged by Ho Hung-sun, and drove away.

The Ho family manor is located in the most upscale villa district in Macau—Rose Villa. When Qiao Jinfan arrived, he saw that the manor was indeed vast and magnificent, not much different from his own home.

After getting out of the car, Qiao Jinfan and his two companions exchanged smiles. A servant waiting at the door stepped forward and said, "Hello, Miss, Mr. Qiao, Mr. Ho has been waiting for you for a long time..."

After entering the house, Qiao Jinfan met Stanley Ho and his first wife, Clementina Leitao, second wife, Lucina Laam, and third wife, Ina Chan, as well as Stanley Ho's sons and several daughters.

"Welcome, Old Qiao..." Stanley Ho smiled and stepped forward, giving his old friend Qiao Jingyao a warm embrace.

After being released, Pansy Ho ran to her mother, Lucina Laam, while Qiao Jinfan quickly stepped forward to greet Stanley Ho and his three wives. What annoyed Qiao Jinfan the most was that Ina Chan was only a few years older than him, yet he was still called her aunt…

Stanley Ho laughed loudly, “Jinfan! You’ve finally arrived! I’ve been looking forward to you visiting this old man’s home these past few days!”

Qiao Jinfan smiled and stepped forward, saying, “Mrs. Ho, you’re too kind. I’m very happy to be here today. I’ve never been to Macau before, so I’m going to have a good time!”

“Hahaha! That’s right. Macau may not be great in many ways—it’s not big, and the population isn’t large—but when it comes to fun things to do, there aren’t many places in all of Asia that can compare to us!” Stanley Ho laughed.

After everyone sat down, Qiao Jingyao smiled and said, "How about it? Old He, and sister-in-law, are you satisfied with my son? Being your son-in-law shouldn't be a loss, right?" "

Of course I have no objections..." Lan Qiongying held her eight-year-old daughter, He Chaoyi, who was sitting in her lap, and smiled softly.

He Chaoyi was Lan Qiongying's youngest daughter, and she was very cute. She smiled gently and said, "I have no objections either. It's no problem for Brother Jinfan to be my brother!"

Everyone laughed heartily, and He Hongshen said, "Since our little princess Chaoyi has said so, then naturally I have no objections! What do you all say?"

Everyone had no objections, and Lan Qiongying smiled and said, "Jinfan, call me 'Mom'!"

Qiao Jinfan giggled and said, "Mom!"

Everyone laughed, and He Hongshen smiled and said, "Jinfan, you've called me 'Mom,' so why don't you call me 'Daddy'?"

Qiao Jinfan smiled and took Chaoqiong's hand, calling out, "Daddy..."

He Hongshen and the others were very happy.

"Alright, you can all stay here. Then, Lao Qiao and Jin Fan, you can stay in Macau for a few more days. I'll have Pansy Ho be your tour guide..." Stanley Ho chuckled. He and Qiao Jingyao had a very good relationship, and he hoped his old friend would stay a little longer.

Qiao Jingyao smiled and said, "Old He, I still have a lot of things to do in Hong Kong. We can have dinner here, but I have to go back to Hong Kong this afternoon. After all, the huge group still needs me to go back and handle some matters. Let Jinfan stay here and keep Chaoqiong company for a few days!"

He Hongshen hesitated for a moment and tried to persuade him to stay, but Qiao Jingyao was determined to leave, so He Hongshen didn't try to stop him.

Lunch at He Hongshen's house consisted of simple home-cooked dishes, which were green, nutritious, and tasted very good. After Qiao Jingyao finished eating, he told Qiao Jinfan not to rush back to Hong Kong, as Chaoqiong would stay in Macau for a few more days before returning to the United States, and asked him to stay there and keep her company. Qiao Jinfan naturally agreed to everything.

Qiao Jinfan spent a tender afternoon with He Chaoqiong at the He family home. The afternoon was spent chatting, laughing, reading, and watching videos with her, and he had a very happy time. In the evening, after dinner, He Chaoqiong suggested taking Qiao Jinfan with her, because Macau at night was definitely more exciting than during the day.

Qiao Jinfan had also been wanting to see the night view of Macau for a long time, and he was even more excited now.

February 21,

Chapter 25: Macau Night View.

From December 1, 1887, Portugal occupied Macau, forcibly leasing it to the mainland, making it the first European territory in East Asia. Macau's current prosperity is inseparable from the fact that it is the only region in China where gambling is legally permitted. This has made tourism and gaming the main economic drivers of Macau, including gaming, which is Macau's largest source of direct tax revenue, as well as other industries such as hotels, restaurants, and retail, all of which are crucial to Macau's economic development.

When visiting Macau, gambling and women are indispensable. In Macau, you can gamble on almost anything, from the oldest dice games to modern games like lottery, mahjong, and poker. However, with the opening of SJM Holdings, the "Lisboa" (Grand Lisboa Casino) has become deeply ingrained in the hearts of Macau and Hong Kong residents, becoming a must-visit destination in Macau.

Wealth and beauty have always been intertwined. Wealthy men naturally think of women. Women lacking education and ability, in order to make quick money, can only use their bodies—their only asset—to attract men's attention, satisfy their desires, and live the life they want. It's a win-win situation. Therefore, in Hong Kong and Macau, there's the saying, "People laugh at poverty, not prostitution," reflecting reality.

This is Qiao Jinfan's first time in Macau since his transmigration. Although he doesn't like gambling, it doesn't mean he lacks a sense of adventure. He's very curious about Macau's gambling industry, including greyhound racing, horse racing, and car racing.

As the beloved daughter of the gambling tycoon, Pansy Ho knows the development of Macau's gambling industry and its various activities like the back of her hand. This nighttime trip to Macau with her man has broadened Qiao Jinfan's horizons, teaching him many things he didn't know before.

In Macau, besides the licensed and legally operating "Lisboa," there are many other companies with separate gaming licenses. Greyhound racing (operated by Yat Yuen Company, whose major shareholder is Ho Yin), horse racing (by Yip Hon), and horse racing (operated by the Macau Jockey Club, similar to Hong Kong) are among the most popular gaming activities. However, hidden behind these legitimate gaming companies are numerous scattered underground casinos built or converted from residential buildings and warehouses. Accompanying these are underground money changers whose daily turnover may exceed that of banks.

Of course, Pansy Ho wouldn't take Qiao Jinfan to these underground money changers or casinos. She knew that the people in those places were mostly desperate criminals from impoverished countries around the world, engaged in shady, illegal activities. According to Pansy Ho, eight or nine out of ten of these underground casinos are not run by Macau residents; most are opened by people from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas. As for underground banks, they were a chaotic mix of all sorts of people. Even Stanley Ho, known as the "uncrowned king" of Macau, might not have been able to fully understand them. These underground banks handled hundreds of millions of dollars every day, involving the interests of many people, including many powerful officials in the Portuguese government of Macau, making it extremely complex.

In his previous life, Qiao Jinfan had watched many gangster movies, and what impressed him most was that the gangsters seemed to go to Macau to find prostitutes. For example, Chicken in the movie "Young and Dangerous" was having a group sex party in a Macau hotel the night

before he was about to kill someone. Now, walking down the street, Qiao Jinfan saw the beautifully dressed women in the shop windows and on the street, and he couldn't help but admire these women. Dressed like that, waiting for men to pounce on them, making money was indeed not easy!

Qiao Jinfan also noticed that these women liked to flirt with single men. Many men, once entangled with these women, became inseparable, often going to hotels together. Many of the women's eyes lit up when they saw the handsome Qiao Jinfan; it's likely that if it weren't for He Chaoqiong beside him, these beauties would have approached him.

Qiao Jinfan thought to himself, "Why did Chaoqiong bring me to a place like this? Does she want me to have a one-night stand with her? Even though I'm lustful, I wouldn't even consider these kinds of women a threat." Of course, these were just Qiao Jinfan

's thoughts; if he dared to say them aloud, he was afraid He Chaoqiong would have someone kill him. Actually, Qiao Jinfan didn't know that while his eyes were constantly scanning the women in the shop windows and on the street, He Chaoqiong was secretly observing him. Seeing him leering at those women, Chaoqiong felt very uncomfortable, thinking, "It's one thing to cheat on me with celebrities, but these kinds of women who've been with thousands of men can catch your eye? I really want to kick you."

However, Qiao Jinfan quickly lost interest in those so-called "beauties," regained his composure, and ignored them. Chao Qiong was slightly satisfied. In fact, Chao Qiong did not dislike men who were lustful and had many women. Her father had countless women. In addition to the three in his family, he still indulged in nightly revelry and left behind countless offspring. (By the way, some people in later generations said that Nicholas Tse's mother had an affair with the gambling king, and that Nicholas Tse was also the son of Old He. I wonder what everyone thinks about this matter.) Therefore, Chao Qiong did not have any ill feelings towards lustful people. On the contrary, she was not fond of those hypocritical people who were sanctimonious and two-faced.

"Hey, you see so many pretty girls, how come you're not tempted? Aren't these women beautiful?" Chaoqiong suddenly said. "Look at these beauties, from the Soviet Union, America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, even North Korea, mainland China, and Taiwan. There are lolis, mature women, Asian girls, and Western beauties. Aren't you tempted?"

"Hehe, my dear Chaoqiong..." Qiao Jinfan hugged Chaoqiong tightly and chuckled, "These women are nothing compared to you! It's so nice to have you by my side! How about we find a place to have some fun?"

"You bad boy..." Chaoqiong slapped Qiao Jinfan's face and said, "You still want to do it? Didn't you get enough on the ship today? I won't let you do it tonight! We want to play, understand, darling?"

"Hehe, I'll listen to my dear junior!" Qiao Jinfan put his arm around Chaoqiong's shoulder and said, "Those who smuggled themselves in from the mainland? They're sitting there so openly, aren't they afraid of being caught by the police and deported?" Although he already knew that there were many prostitutes smuggled in from the mainland here, he was still a little surprised to hear it from Chaoqiong.

"Hehe..." Chao Qiong covered her mouth, looked Qiao Jinfan up and down, and laughed, "I really didn't expect you to be so naive? The owners of these 'goldfish bowls' have very powerful backgrounds and have connections with most officials in the Portuguese government of Macau. The police officers receive several times more money from them each month than their own salaries. Do you think anyone would be so stupid as to cut off their own and everyone else's source of income? They just grab a relatively arrogant stall when some members of parliament shout a few times, and that's considered a job done."

"Doesn't the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) here do anything about it? Do they just let these people do whatever they want, committing crimes and embezzlement?" Qiao Jinfan asked.

"Intervene? How can we intervene? Although a series of anti-corruption agencies have been established in recent years based on the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption's system, aren't those who manage and preside over these departments still the same group of people who shout about fighting corruption while busy taking bribes? So most of the time it's all bark and no bite; we see arrests, but the numbers never seem to decrease. It's a classic case of thieves catching thieves. All crows are black, and collusion between the police and criminals is nothing new. As for protecting these 'goldfish bowls,' it's an unwritten rule." Pansy seemed quite dissatisfied with the inaction of law enforcement agencies.

Qiao Jinfan smiled faintly and said, "Oh, I see... But I don't really like places like this. I have a membership card for the Macau Grand Club, and you have one too, right? I'd like to go there for a bit, is that okay?" The Grand Club Qiao Jinfan mentioned was the one he had told Rosamund Kwan about last time.

"Sure, I'll take you there, let's go..." Pansy kissed Qiao Jinfan's cheek and chuckled.

Chapter 026 "Haoli" Entertainment Club

"Haoli" Entertainment Club is an eight-story apartment building located across the main road from Sun Yat-sen, facing the Outer Harbour. It looks ordinary from the outside, but it was actually jointly funded by Macau's "Four Great Families." Eight or nine out of ten major families in Hong Kong and Macau are registered here, used by family members to maintain relationships and conduct business. In this place, no matter how much money you have, you can't enter without proper status. Those who can enter are high-ranking government officials, patriarchs of major families, and their important scions. Describing it as a land of wealthy families is no exaggeration.

Macau has the "Four Great Families" of business: Tao Tianquan, He Xian (father of He Houhua), Ma Wanqi, and He Hongshen. The "Three Great Families"—He Xian, Ma Wanqi, and Cui Desheng (father of Cui Shi'an; actually, what made the Cui family the three great families was the reputation established by Cui Desheng's younger brother, Cui Deqi, who is also Cui Shi'an's uncle—but details will not be elaborated here)—are the five most influential families in Macau. These five families essentially controlled more than half of Macau's economic revenue. Even the Portuguese government of Macau needed to consult with these families before making any major decisions.

Macau is a small place, and businesses often run into each other, making competition easy. To avoid internal strife and malicious competition, "Ho Lai" was formed at the initiative of these four major business families. Initially, it was simply about discussing competing projects or businesses to prevent foreigners from profiting from internal conflicts. The goal was to work together to elevate the status of Chinese people in Macau. As the families' businesses grew larger in their respective fields, Stanley Ho from Hong Kong also came to Macau to develop the gaming industry. The existing structure was already established. To ensure the continuation of the families' prosperity, "Ho Lai" became a platform for the children of each family to cultivate relationships and support each other in the future after taking over the family businesses.

Although "Hall of Fame" is eight stories high, it's not actually very large. Three floors house a café, restaurant, and bar; two floors are saunas for men and women; there's a gym, a recreation room, and the casino on the top floor. The entire building is exclusively for members, who can only enter and spend money with a VIP membership card. The only way to obtain a VIP card is through a member's referral. Otherwise, no matter how wealthy or powerful you are, you simply can't get through the doors of "Hall of Fame."

Qiao Jinfan and He Chaoqiong both have Philosophy's Gold Membership Card, while the highest-level Diamond Membership Card... These cards were held by their fathers and could only be obtained after inheriting the position of family head.

The gold VIP cards held by Qiao Jinfan and He Chaoqiong were mostly granted to direct descendants of major families in Macau and Hong Kong, as well as to newly emerging wealthy families in Hong Kong, after the club's vetting process. Below them were silver and regular membership cards. These two types of cards did not grant the right to recommend new members, and in the event of unforeseen circumstances such as bankruptcy, violation of club rules, or other misconduct, the club would revoke the member's membership. Qualifications.

Gold-level members, if they violate the above rules, will have their qualifications revoked, their level lowered, or assistance provided, depending on the circumstances, after review by the club. The highest level, the Black Diamond Card, is for life; even if a senior member passes away, the heir can directly inherit all the rights of the Black Diamond Card. This includes the club notifying other Black Diamond Card holders when a member encounters difficulties, discussing and providing sufficient support and assistance to help the Black Diamond Card holder overcome the difficulties smoothly. It can be said that Black Diamond Card holders are allies of these powerful families.

Qiao Jinfan only now understood so many intricacies; no wonder these families could stand firm in Hong Kong and Macau for so long without collapsing, always able to join hands to overcome difficulties. This reminded Qiao Jinfan of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, when these wealthy individuals were able to use hundreds of billions of Hong Kong dollars to bail out the market, forcing even a tycoon like Soros to retreat in disgrace. This club probably played a very important role.

The two went directly to the bar on the third floor, and before even entering, they could hear melodious singing coming from inside.

"Sorrowfully watching the fallen petals dance in disarray, I recall our first meeting beneath the flowers; unable to hold back my tears, I'm fortunate the moon is hazy; how can I control my sorrow, our grief is the same; if our feelings can be understood, there's no need for parting; put down your sorrow, please take care tonight; when will we meet again,

I fear our meeting will be fleeting; (embracing him, a deep kiss, not hasty) My lover in my arms is resentful, our love cannot be reconciled; my lover cries silently, how can my heart not ache…" The song "Take Care Tonight" made Qiao Jinfan, who was about to push open the door, stand there motionless. This song was so familiar; in his previous life, Qiao Jinfan had used it as his phone ringtone, a must-have song on his MP3 player, he had listened to it countless times. That melodious and ethereal voice, Qiao Jinfan could not forget it even now.

Noticing that Qiao Jinfan had suddenly stopped, Chaoqiong nudged him curiously and asked, "Jinfan! Why did you stop?" "Hurry in and check. My friends should still be here; they drink and chat here almost every night."

Entering the bar, which was quite large, a huge stage was in the center, surrounded by about twenty tables scattered around it, and a bar counter ten meters long. He Chaoqiong, who had entered before Qiao Jinfan, was already standing by the stage, holding a glass of red wine, waving to the singer performing in the center.

The singer was young and handsome, but that wasn't enough to catch Qiao Jinfan's eye. The only thing that surprised Qiao Jinfan was the singer's appearance; he looked exactly like the person he remembered.

Approaching Chaoqiong, he asked incredulously, "Is he Danny Chan? Is he really Danny Chan?"

"What's wrong?" Chaoqiong glanced back at Qiao Jinfan, thinking he was overreacting, and said matter-of-factly, "It's Danny! What's so strange about that?" Besides resident singers, the club also invites famous singers from Hong Kong and Taiwan to perform. Danny is invited to perform here once or twice a month. Not only him, but also the Wynners, Roman Tam, Jenny Tseng, Paula Tsui, Sam Hui, Zhang Di, and Teresa Teng have all performed here. "

Uh," yeah! So what if it's Danny Chan? It's still 1982. Danny Chan wasn't a big star yet. Although he released a few albums and held concerts, he was still quite a distance from the likes of Sam Hui, Roman Tam, and Alan Tam. I only remembered Danny Chan's most prosperous period in my previous life, but I forgot that he was still in his early stages, just a newcomer. Being able to perform at such a high-class club wouldn't be an insult to him.

Scratching his head apologetically, Qiao Jinfan smiled and said, "Hehe! I really like Danny Chan's songs, especially the ones I just sang, 'Take Care Tonight' and 'Tears for You.' I was so surprised and excited, I'm sorry!" "

Oh!" "You actually like Danny?" He Chaoqiong looked at Qiao Jinfan with some disbelief. In her understanding, a scion of a large family like Qiao Jinfan shouldn't have that much time to listen to music or follow celebrities, but the fact that he could name Danny Chan's most popular songs so easily didn't seem like he was just being perfunctory. "How about I introduce him to you? We're good friends."

"You know him?" Qiao Jinfan pointed in astonishment at Danny Chan performing energetically on stage, truly unable to believe his ears.

"Hmph! Why can't I know him? Not only do I know him, we're good friends and have even acted in a TV series together. You're just ignorant." He Chaoqiong tossed her head dismissively at Qiao Jinfan's lack of discernment, ignoring him completely. It

was truly unbelievable—the daughter of a gambling tycoon, a socialite, not only good friends with a singer, but they'd even acted in a TV series together? This was practically testing Qiao Jinfan's fragile nerves. But then she thought, was that even possible? As the daughter of a gambling tycoon, many things weren't things Chaoqiong could do just because she wanted to. Even if she wasn't afraid of losing face because of her status, the gambling tycoon was afraid people would say he hadn't raised his children properly!

"Is it true or false? I've never heard of it before. Which TV station did you work for, and which drama did you film?" Qiao Jinfan was likely to have insomnia tonight if he didn't find out. He patted Chaoqiong, who was intently listening to music, and asked, "I've watched quite a few TV dramas, how come I've never seen you before? Is your so-called TV drama just something you imagine?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? It was when I came back for summer vacation last year..." He Chaoqiong scoffed. "Also, Jinfan, you seem unfamiliar with this place... Have you never been here before?"

Chapter 027 The Arrogant Rich Second Generation

"Hehe, more or less..." Qiao Jinfan said, "I've never been here before because I wasn't interested; I just had a membership card!"

...

From the outside, "Haoli Club" looked no different from an ordinary building. The only difference was that 24 hours a day, security personnel in neat uniforms guarded the building's key entrances. Anyone entering the building needed to show their VIP card and be led by a member before entering. Therefore, the "Hall of Elegance" has always maintained an air of mystery. To outsiders, the building appears to be nothing more than a private club. No one knows that those who frequent this building are the scions of powerful and influential families in Macau.

The interior is beyond luxurious; the floors are uniformly paved with walnut wood, topped with Turkish handmade carpets, the beams are gilded and inlaid with silver, the walls are painted with various natural totems, the bathrooms are opulent, and the bedrooms are magnificent—all showcasing the members' noble status and extravagant lifestyle.

The restaurant offers a special "virginity meal" for male members, served by professionally trained girls under twenty years old, guaranteed virgins, to fulfill any request. Of course, there can be no coercion; the girls must be willing, and the club guarantees they will not be blamed.

The coffee shop and bar also have dedicated female and male escorts. These public relations staff are not only handsome men and beautiful women, but also possess advanced degrees such as college or university diplomas. They are eloquent, poised, and exceptionally talented. Their job is to accompany the members who selected them, chatting and drinking. If members have other requests, these requests must also be made voluntarily by the staff. Members cannot become angry or upset if a staff member refuses; the club will also monitor such requests.

The saunas in the men's and women's sections offer not only the standard "Finnish sauna" but also innovative services such as "Thai sauna," "bubble bath," and "imperial bath." In addition, there are professionally trained and qualified male and female massage therapists. This ensures members can relax and enjoy top-notch service amidst their busy work lives.

Casinos are nothing new in Macau, but the casinos here are completely different from those at the "Lisboa." Besides some of the games offered at the "Lisboa," it also allows live telephone betting on horse racing, greyhound racing, and horse racing, but these aren't the most attractive features. What truly captivates members is that every week, one night, three matches are held here, including Muay Thai, martial arts, and free fighting. Members can choose their favorite boxers to bet on, and the club will take half of the winnings as commission for the winning fighter.

Half a percent may sound like a small amount, but consider that a single event can potentially involve bets exceeding one million dollars, with the winning fighter often receiving tens or even hundreds of thousands in commission. Even though the matches here are bloody and life-or-death, the spots for competing here are fiercely contested by martial arts schools from Hong Kong and Macau. Besides the substantial commissions, many boxers from impoverished backgrounds hope to be noticed by the wealthy families here and hired as bodyguards, thus securing a coveted job.

If someone finds the boxing matches too bloody and simply wants to gamble, the club will also arrange for them to register... Afterwards, the club will arrange different gambling games according to the requests of each member. The largest gambling game involves over 100 million yuan in bets, making it the largest gambling game in the club's casino history. Because this type of gambling game requires a minimum stake of one million yuan, not many people register to start the game. Therefore, whenever members hear about such a gambling game, they apply to observe and witness a new record being set. Of course, as long as one can come up with one million yuan in bets and with the permission of other participating members, one can also participate.

Because of the enormous stakes involved in this type of gambling game, the rooms available for starting the game are naturally extremely luxurious. In the center of the room is a large gambling table covered with a green tablecloth, and a crystal chandelier ordered from Italy hangs high from the ceiling. On the table, each member participating in the gambling game was attended by a beautiful woman in a sleeveless, high-slit cheongsam. The finest French brandy, paired with Havana cigars, and of course, rows upon rows of dazzling chips gleaming under the lights—a sight to behold.

At this moment, Qiao Jinfan sat at the gambling table, ready to embark on a high-stakes gamble.

Why gamble? The story goes back to the bar. Suddenly, as if seeing a ghost, Chaoqiong abandoned Qiao Jinfan and hurriedly tried to leave. But the person she least wanted to see had already seen Chaoqiong trying to leave. He quickly bypassed the stunned Qiao Jinfan and rushed to Chaoqiong, looking utterly heartbroken, saying, "Chaoqiong, I've asked you out to dinner so many times these past few days, but you always said you were busy. Why do you avoid me now? Am I really that annoying to you?" Blocked from her path, Chaoqiong's desire to leave was shattered. She impatiently said to the handsome, seemingly gentlemanly man before her, "

Liu Yunlong, we're just acquaintances, nothing more. Please don't address me so intimately; just call me Miss He. And why do you expect me to accept your invitation? Who do you think you are? Why should I avoid you? Besides, you have no right to make me dislike you. Don't flatter yourself." This man,

Liu Yunlong, was the young master of the Liu family in Hong Kong, a typical playboy. Any other man, upon hearing a woman speak to him like that, would likely slap her or leave in shame. But this young master of the Liu family in Hong Kong, Liu Yunlong, seemed honored by Chaoqiong's words. Not only was he not angry, but his smile deepened. He said, "This is the first time you've spoken so much to me. It seems today is a good start for us; things will definitely turn out well." "

You..." Now it was Chaoqiong's turn to be furious. Her pretty face flushed red with anger, and she bit her upper lip, her delicate body trembling. How could a man be so shameless? Didn't he have any shame at all? "I'm warning you, I don't want to see you again. Not only did we not have a good beginning, but there will be no end either. Please stay away from me."

"How can you say that? I remember the last time I visited your house, your mother clearly asked me to get to know you better, saying that you didn't have many friends and that I should spend more time with you, taking you out for walks and sightseeing. How can you say that now? It makes me very sad." Liu Yunlong's heartbroken appearance was a perfect display of his acting talent. It was a waste of his talent not to be an actor.

"Why don't you just die? What my mother says is her business. I have no obligation or need to play with you, nor do I have any interest in spending time with someone like you. You might as well go somewhere else and enjoy yourself." "They really don't give her any face at all, but with Pansy's family background, she really doesn't need to care about anyone's feelings in Hong Kong and Macau."

In truth, Liu Yunlong had long wanted to explode. After all, he was a man of some standing, and in Hong Kong, he was hailed as a promising young talent. But today, Pansy Ho had shown him no kindness in front of so many people at the club, even going so far as to humiliate him. Even the most composed person would lose their temper.

"You filthy bitch, who do you think you are? I've slept with countless virgins, women with better figures and prettier looks than you! If it weren't for my father and the family elders' instructions, I would have already taken care of you, let you experience the power of my erection, and then dare to talk back to me!" That's what he thought, but Liu Yunlong didn't have the guts. He thought of the gambling king dominating both the underworld and legitimate society in Macau, and how the other major families all wanted to be on good terms with him. Although he had some influence in Hong Kong, this was Macau. If he really did something improper to Pansy Ho, he'd probably be floating in the harbor tomorrow.

The bar in the club was filled with people listening to music, and they certainly noticed the entanglement between Pansy Ho and Liu Yunlong, but no one wanted to intervene or stop them. In the club, everyone was constantly running into each other, and many had various connections or partnerships. No one wanted to offend anyone, so even though everyone knew that currying favor with Pansy Ho would be beneficial in the future, who knew if this man was just flirting with her? In the club, jealousy and rivalry between men and women were commonplace, and feuds between families were frequent occurrences. Rushing in recklessly would not only fail to please them but could also offend two people, or even two families—who would be so foolish? So, after they argued for a while, everyone just watched with interest.

Although these people remained indifferent, Danny Chan, who was singing on stage, saw his friend Pansy Ho being harassed and impulsively threw down his microphone and ran over, intentionally or unintentionally blocking Liu Yunlong's view of Pansy Ho. Concerned, she asked, "Are you alright? Is there anything I can help you with?"

The moment Pansy Chan saw Danny Chan, she knew things were about to go wrong. The people in the club were all from wealthy families, people Danny Chan, a singer with no background, couldn't afford to offend. In the entertainment industry, Danny Chan had many fans and supporters, but in the eyes of the rich and powerful, he was utterly insignificant. At most, he was just a "performer," and these wealthy families wouldn't even consider him a threat.

Just as Pansy Chan was about to pull Danny Chan away, Liu Yunlong's friend was one step ahead. He shoved Danny Chan, causing him to stumble and nearly fall to the ground. Pointing at Danny Chan, who had just regained his footing, he said with a face full of disdain, "Who do you think you are? Do you even have a place to speak here? Go back to the stage and sing your songs, or you'll be in big trouble."

The disdainful gaze and contemptuous tone infuriated Danny Chan, but he didn't impulsively retaliate, because he knew that none of the people here were people he could handle. He had only rushed over impulsively after seeing Pansy Ho being harassed, and now he was starting to regret it, regretting that he had forgotten who Pansy Ho was—who would dare to make things difficult for her in the club?

"And who are you?" After glancing at the unfamiliar face, Pansy Ho knew this person was definitely not a member of the club. How dare he humiliate her friend in front of her! Pansy Ho was furious, abandoning all ladylike decorum, and pointed at the man, shouting, "Who do you think you are? Do you even have a place to speak here? Besides, you don't seem to be a member at all, do you? What gives you the right to speak so arrogantly?"

She wanted to explain, but Liu Yunlong stepped forward. He knew his friend had no right to challenge Pansy Ho, so he waved his hand to stop him, maintaining his unchanging smile, and said, "He's a colleague of mine at the bank. I brought him here to meet everyone. I'm a silver member, so I think I have the right to bring people in, right?" He casually pointed at Danny Chan, his face turning cold, and said, "What is he? Just a singer. Is he worth all this protection? What's your relationship with him?"

"What kind of relationship we have is none of your business, and I have no interest in explaining it to you. Please get out of my way right now, or don't blame me for being impolite." Chao Qiong was no longer willing to waste words with Liu Yunlong and pulled Chen Baiqiang, intending to force her way through.

In the business world, there are collaborations, disagreements, pleasantries, and grudges. "Haoli Club" provided a good platform for families, companies, and individuals to connect and exchange ideas. The older generation indeed made good use of the club. However, as the elders gradually retired or aged, the new generation of successors gradually turned the club into a place for enjoyment. Of course, because the members' review committee was still controlled by the older generation, the membership remained the exclusive domain of the wealthy and upper class, without the hidden danger of a mixed bag of people.

Even so, the club no longer had the strong sense of self-interest it once did. As fewer of the older generation came, fewer people came to discuss business, and instead, it was mostly the younger generation who frequented the club. Therefore, these young people all knew each other, and comparing themselves to one another became the main topic of conversation among them.

As the beloved daughter of the gambling tycoon, Pansy Ho was a household name in Macau. Although still young, almost everyone in the club knew her. So when Pansy got into a fight with Liu Yunlong, many people were curious and inquired about who this man was, wondering why he would dare to confront Pansy in Macau. Wasn't he afraid of retaliation once he left the club?

The Ho family used to be a powerful family in Hong Kong. The previous generation's decline was completely reversed by the gambling tycoon's generation, which had even surpassed the Ho Tung generation in reputation and status. However, many truly wealthy families didn't want any connection with the Ho family, because the casino business was unpopular and involved with organized crime and hidden secrets. Therefore, genuine wealthy families and gentlemen had very little interaction with the gambling tycoon's family; only emerging families were not bound by such traditional notions. To change this situation, the gambling king has worked hard in recent years to participate in public affairs and charitable causes, giving back to society and benefiting many people in Hong Kong and Macau, which has also changed their perception of him.

However, even if the gambling king wants to change his image, his domineering presence in Macau is well-known. Those who offend him never have a good ending. There are many people pursuing Pansy Ho, enough to stretch from Macau to Hong Kong, but none have ever dared to be too persistent, because they would all suffer the gambling king's ruthless retaliation. So although Pansy Ho has no shortage of suitors, very few dare to be persistent.

Today, I really saw something new. Someone actually dared to pull and tug at Pansy Ho in the club, knowing that he had angered her, and even dared to block her from leaving. Everyone sat still, waiting for the good show to come. Everyone was

focused on the drama at the edge of the stage, ignoring Qiao Jinfan who had just been with Pansy Ho. Qiao Jinfan frowned inwardly the moment he saw Liu Yunlong, the so-called "Liu family member from Hong Kong." He had wanted to deal with him earlier, but Chen Baiqiang beat him to it, so Qiao Jinfan decided to observe and see what would happen.

Pansy Ho, seeing this shameless man harassing her, was already cursing him inwardly, including her mother, Lan Qiongying, for her meddling in their relationship. It was because of Liu Yunlong's visit to the gambling king's house last time that Lan Qiongying, seeing his youthful appearance, handsome looks, and impeccable manners, took a liking to him and even wanted to matchmake her eldest daughter, Pansy Ho, with him.

It was because of the encouragement and tacit instigation of the second wife that Liu Yunlong dared to act so recklessly, completely disregarding the fact that Pansy Ho was the gambling king's beloved daughter. Although Liu Yunlong was a direct descendant of the Liu family and had been deeply cultivated by his elders, he was also very ambitious and had already become a senior manager at a bank at a young age. However, compared to the Ho family, the family of the gambling king, the Liu family was far inferior, both in Hong Kong and Macau.

The Liu family knew that Liu Yunlong had connections with Pansy Ho and the Ho family, and that becoming Pansy Ho's son-in-law would even give the Liu family a significant boost in power. Such an opportunity was rare, and the Liu family naturally offered their full support. Therefore, with the Liu family's support, Liu Yunlong frequently visited Macau, using every means to meet with Pansy Ho.

At first, Chaoqiong would accompany Liu Yunlong on a few outings at her mother Lan Qiongying's request, even going back to Hong Kong with him for a trip. However, this interaction revealed Liu Yunlong to be nothing more than a spoiled brat, all show and no substance. She had no desire to even befriend him, let alone date him.

As time went on, Chaoqiong's coldness and harsh words caused Liu Yunlong to lose patience. Previously, the women he pursued, thanks to his handsome appearance and privileged background, never lasted more than a week; he not only won their bodies but also made them devoted to him. But with Chaoqiong, he repeatedly met with rejection and was subjected to sharp, sarcastic remarks. Even the deepest composure and the greatest patience would eventually snap under the weight of suppressed emotions.

Today, Liu Yunlong unexpectedly encountered Chaoqiong at the club. He initially only wanted to talk to her, to let his colleagues know his true capabilities, so that they would be more willing to do things for him in the future. To his utter surprise, Chao Qiong not only showed him no respect but also publicly mocked him in front of so many people. She even reprimanded him for the sake of a singer, nearly causing him to lose his temper. Fortunately, his deep-seated shrewdness and acting skills allowed him to suppress his raging anger.

Liu Yunlong's reluctance to directly confront Chao Qiong didn't mean he wouldn't redirect his anger. The minor singer, Chen Baiqiang, naturally became the scapegoat for Liu Yunlong's wrath.

Pointing at Danny Chan, Liu Yunlong arrogantly said, "Who do you think you are? And who is Pansy Ho? Don't think that just because you can sing a few songs and are decent-looking, you have any improper intentions towards Pansy Ho, or that you can find a good match. Do you think you're worthy? I'm warning you, I know who you are, and I can make you unemployed with just one phone call. Not only will you be unable to be a singer, but you won't even be able to work in the entertainment industry anymore. It's not too late now, get out of here right now, and I can pretend nothing happened. Otherwise, you'll bear the consequences."

These words made Danny Chan feel very uncomfortable. He did have some feelings for Pansy Ho, but it wasn't, as Liu Yunlong claimed, about climbing the social ladder or finding a good match. But Liu Yunlong wasn't entirely wrong. Looking at the wealthy young men and women in the surrounding bars, seeing his contemptuous and disdainful eyes, he knew they had the same thoughts, but they didn't say anything because Pansy Ho was there. But this left Danny Chan speechless. He could only clench his fists, his whole body trembling, forcibly enduring the humiliation.

"Liu Yunlong, I'm warning you again. Danny and I are just ordinary friends, not as bad as you say," Chao Qiong snapped angrily.

This explanation hurt Chen Baiqiang first. "So, in her heart, I'm just an ordinary friend? So, all this time, I've been deluding myself?" Chen Baiqiang lost his will to fight Liu Yunlong and became dejected.

The other person hurt was naturally Liu Yunlong. Chao Qiong had actually yelled at him for a minor singer. Although Liu Yunlong had set his sights on Chen Baiqiang, confident he could ruin him, Chao Qiong's excessive attitude clouded his judgment, and the words slipped out. "Ordinary friends? Would ordinary friends act like this? Would you be so worried about an ordinary friend? Did you go to the TV station just because you like actresses like that?" Liu Yunlong's words became aggressive, as if he had forgotten that Chao Qiong was not someone he could afford to offend.

"You...you bastard!" Chao Qiong was so angry she could barely speak. She had never been so angered in her life.

"By the way, where's Qiao Jinfan? She's being bullied here, where's her boyfriend?

" "Sigh, I once heard a saying that I think is very true: 'In this world, good people don't die, bad people don't die, only one kind of person dies—the stupid person.' And clearly, today I've seen a damn stupid person right here!" At this moment, Qiao Jinfan finally stood up. Damn it, Danny Chan is also a good person; he can't let him be implicated. Besides, Pansy Ho is his woman now; he can't let others protect her!

Chapter 28 Real-life "God of Gamblers"

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback. Liu Yunlong was furious when he saw someone call him stupid. He shouted, "Where did you come from, you bastard?! How dare you insult me? Do you know who I am?!"

Qiao Jinfan sneered and said, "Of course I don't know who you are, but do you know who I am?"

Just as Qiao Jinfan finished speaking, a nobleman's son suddenly exclaimed, "Oh my, isn't this Qiao Jinfan, the young master of the Qiao family?"

"Yes, yes, he is Qiao Jinfan, I've seen him before!"

"Yes, what's he doing here?!"

Liu Yunlong was stunned when he heard that it was the young master of the Qiao family. He then said coldly, "So you are the young master of the Qiao family. My apologies for not recognizing you. But this is between me and Chaoqiong. Please don't meddle in other people's business, young master Qiao!"

"Hehe, Mr. Liu, I don't think I'm meddling..." Qiao Jinfan smiled and said, "Because I am now Chaoqiong's boyfriend!"

"What?!" Everyone was shocked. Chen Baiqiang looked at He Chaoqiong in surprise. He Chaoqiong blushed and lowered her head, which was considered an admission.

"What?! Chao Qiong is your girlfriend?!" Liu Yunlong was shocked and wanted to lash out, but he immediately held back. His family was only medium-sized in Hong Kong and could never compete with the Qiao family.

Since force didn't work, he would try a softer approach! Liu Yunlong immediately had an idea!

A cold glint flashed in Liu Yunlong's eyes as he said to Qiao Jinfan, "Mr. Qiao, you are the heir of the Qiao family and a distinguished guest here today. Since we've met tonight, let's make the most of this opportunity. Would you be interested in joining a gambling game? If you want to become the son-in-law of the gambling king, you can't gamble, or you might back down due to fear, which could invite criticism."

Upon hearing about gambling, a smile immediately appeared in Qiao Jinfan's eyes. Heh, kid, you want to gamble with me? I hope you don't lose everything!

However, the "Haoli" members' gambling game wasn't something that could be set up at will. An application needs to be submitted, approved by the club, and overseen by dealers and supervisors to ensure fairness and impartiality during the gambling process, preventing anyone from gaining unethical benefits through illegal means. Therefore, opening a gambling den requires at least several days' advance application and approval.

Qiao Jinfan was unaware of Liu Yunlong's invitation, but Chaoqiong was not. Besides the complicated application process, unanimous consent from all participants was required, and each member had to prepare one million in cash as initial capital. Of course, if you lost it all, subsequent bets were up to you; if you had the ability to gamble one hundred million, whether in cash or checks, as long as it was confirmed, no one would interfere. However, having one million in initial capital before starting the gambling was mandatory; no one could escape it.

The clueless Qiao Jinfan followed the smug Liu Yunlong to the top-floor casino. Outside the casino, much like at the "Grand Lisboa," various gambling paraphernalia were surrounded by people. However, most of those present were club members, or those brought in by members for entertainment. Respecting their status, they played very politely and quietly. Whether winning or losing, there was no shouting or yelling, making the entire casino as quiet as the café downstairs.

Passing through the casino's exterior, one enters a luxurious corridor, decorated on both sides with the world's most famous oil paintings. Chao Qiong explained to Qiao Jinfan that these paintings were all originals, collected by the club at great expense from auctions and collectors worldwide. Each painting had a story behind it, a captivating provenance.

At the end of the corridor were three large doors sealed with sandalwood. This meant that a maximum of three gambling sessions could be held for members at a time. Of course, this had never happened before, as setting up a gambling session was too complicated, required too much capital, and was subject to extremely strict regulations.

The waiter leading Liu Yunlong and his group pushed open the intricately carved sandalwood door on the left. In the center of a room exceeding one hundred square meters, a huge circular gambling table stood. Before Liu Yunlong and his group entered, four people were already seated there, chatting and laughing.

Judging from their appearances, not all four were Chinese. The two facing Qiao Jinfan were clearly blond-haired, blue-eyed Caucasians. The one to the side, though his face was obscured, was clearly Black, not someone who had pretended to be from Africa after getting a tan. As for the remaining person, because Liu Yunlong was talking to him and the tall back of the chair blocked his view, Qiao Jinfan couldn't see his face clearly.

"Isn't this club built by wealthy families from Hong Kong and Macau? The members are also the scions of these wealthy families. How come there are so many foreigners here? And they're even participating in gambling games that are only for members?" Qiao Jinfan looked around and whispered in Chao Qiong's ear.

Feeling the warm breath on her ear, Chao Qiong blushed. She glared at Qiao Jinfan, then whispered in his ear, "Besides the scions of wealthy families from Hong Kong and Macau, the club has also attracted many foreign businessmen who have invested in Hong Kong and Macau in recent years. Because of their status and influence in those two places, many places need to leverage their strength to expand into international markets, so the club's transformation is necessary. Of course, these foreign members need a guarantor and certain assets to qualify for membership. Didn't you see many foreigners in the bars and casinos downstairs when you came in?"

Their intimate actions made Chen Baiqiang, who had been following behind them, darken his expression. Thinking about it, and all those well-dressed scions of wealthy families around him, he realized how vastly different he was from a mere singer. They were from completely different worlds.

"Sigh," Chen Baiqiang sighed inwardly, knowing that his vague love for Chao Qiong could never become a reality, and it was time to let go. Let alone what Pansy Ho's true feelings are towards him, he simply can't get past the gambling king. Given the gambling king's status in Hong Kong and Macau, he would never allow his beloved daughter to associate with a minor celebrity. Their social standing is simply too vast.

No one knows what Danny Chan is thinking. It seems Liu Yunlong has already made arrangements; the two white men have nodded, and the black man has no objections. Liu Yunlong walks over with a smile and provocatively says to Qiao Jinfan, "He has no objection to Mr. Qiao participating in our gambling game, but the rules still need to be explained: one million in cash for chips. I wonder if Mr. Qiao is prepared? If you can't come up with it now, Pansy Ho can advance the money. Given her status as the gambling king's daughter, borrowing one million from the club shouldn't be a problem."

This is Liu Yunlong's first step in embarrassing Qiao Jinfan. He had prepared for this gambling game long ago, planning it for quite some time. If he hadn't suddenly seen Pansy Ho and Qiao Jinfan's intimacy at the club and felt jealous, he wouldn't have suddenly decided to involve Qiao Jinfan in the game. Besides wanting to win back some ground in the gambling game, Liu Yunlong also wanted to humiliate Qiao Jinfan in front of everyone. Given the gambling king's strong sense of pride, he would definitely be dissatisfied with Qiao Jinfan, thus creating a rift between them.

Qiao Jinfan ignored Liu Yunlong's provocation, took out a checkbook from his pocket, scribbled on it, and handed it to a waiter standing nearby, saying, "These are cash checks from Citibank, which can be cashed worldwide. You can take them to confirm."

The waiter in charge of reception had a certain eye for business. From the moment Qiao Jinfan took out the checkbook, the waiter knew this was another wealthy person; otherwise, he wouldn't have entered hand-in-hand with the gambling king's daughter so intimately. Taking the check, the waiter politely nodded, "Please wait a moment!"

Liu Yunlong also took out his checkbook after Qiao Jinfan, his brow furrowing. Then, seeing Chen Baiqiang still following behind Qiao Jinfan and Chao Qiong, his disgruntled anger naturally flared towards the only person he could afford to offend. "Who are you? Do you think you can just come in here like that? Get out of here right now!"

Qiao Jinfan was about to speak up to stop her, but Chao Qiong pulled him back. She shook her head and said, "Let me handle this!" Turning to Danny Chan, she said apologetically, "Danny, I'm sorry! In these kinds of gambling games, each member can only bring one person with them. Why don't you go to the lounge and wait for us? We'll find you for a late-night snack after we finish the game. You don't know Ah Wen yet, do you? I'll introduce him to you later. He has some influence in Hong Kong and can definitely help you in the entertainment industry."

Danny Chan finally understood that from beginning to end, Chao Qiong only considered him an ordinary friend, or a friend she got along with well. These young masters from wealthy families were Chao Qiong's final destination. "No need," she said dejectedly. "I'm a bit tired tonight, and I have to rush back to Hong Kong tomorrow, so I'll go back to the hotel to rest first. When do you have time to come to Hong Kong? Let's have tea together then!"

Although she noticed that Danny Chan seemed a little off, Pansy didn't take it to heart. After all, the gambling game was about to start, and her mind was already on the game, so she didn't pay much attention to Danny Chan's feelings. "Alright, you go back first! I'll find you for tea and a chat when I get to Hong Kong."

The waiter quickly verified the authenticity of the check and returned with a tray of chips of different colors, placing it in front of Qiao Jinfan's table. Looking at the colorful chips and the beautiful woman in a sleeveless high-slit cheongsam behind him, who was serving him, Qiao Jinfan smiled as he looked at Pansy sitting next to him.

At this moment, Qiao Jinfan couldn't help but feel that this gambling game must be very interesting! 02-21
Chapter 029 Gambling Game (Part 1)

Stud Poker, also known as Sand Crab, scientifically named Fivecard Stud, is a type of poker game. The winner is determined by the arrangement and combination of five cards. Each player receives one hole card, which is only revealed at the final round. Starting with the second card dealt, players with the highest-ranking hand bet first. Players who want to continue betting can call, matching the previous player's bet, or raise. Players who feel their hand is weak can fold, forfeiting their bets. The

final round of betting is crucial; in this round, players can go all-in, betting the maximum amount all other players can match. After all bettors have declared their bets, the hole cards are revealed to determine the winner. The player with the highest-ranking hand wins all the chips on the table. Stud poker is widely popular

in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Its characteristics include ease of learning, high competitiveness, and an element of both skill and luck. A skilled stud poker player must possess excellent memory, comprehensive judgment, calm analytical ability, and a bit of luck.

When the dealer introduced that tonight's game was Texas Hold'em, Qiao Jinfan wasn't surprised. Instead, a malicious thought crossed his mind: "No wonder so many gambling movies in later years use Texas Hold'em to determine the winner. Is Texas Hold'em the only way to showcase a person's gambling skills or luck? Should I ask the King of Gamblers to recommend 'Landlord' or 'Turtle Fighting'? Those two are also quite fun!"

Just as Qiao Jinfan was lost in thought, Chao Qiong beside him couldn't help but nudge him. "What are you daydreaming about? It's about to start, concentrate."

"Ha!" Coming to his senses, Qiao Jinfan looked around and saw that everyone, including Liu Yunlong, was staring at him strangely. The most eager among them was the middle-aged dealer. Looking into their eager eyes, Qiao Jinfan couldn't help but feel uncomfortable. If anyone looked at him with such eager eyes, especially men, they would probably react the same way.

The middle-aged dealer was already getting impatient, and his forehead was covered in black lines. "Why is this guy so clueless? I never expected the eldest daughter of the second wife of the He family to find a boyfriend like this. It's really shocking!" However, these were just the dealer's thoughts; he didn't dare to say it out loud unless he didn't want to continue working in Macau.

"Excuse me, sir, would you like to cut the cards?" Unable to tolerate Qiao Jinfan's ignorance, the dealer spoke up again to remind him.

"Uh! No more cutting." It turned out that after the dealer cut the cards, everyone in the game had to fold their cards to ensure fairness. But when it was Qiao Jinfan's turn, he was found standing there lost in thought, making everyone present cringe. They all started to see Qiao Jinfan as a "sucker" (a sucker). Liu Yunlong almost burst into laughter to vent his satisfaction.

Because it involved millions, even tens of millions, of dollars in gambling, the club, to ensure fairness, selected dealers who had no connection or relationship with any of the gamblers. In addition, skilled supervisors were deployed to ensure no one cheated. Besides preventing human manipulation, they also prevented tampering with the playing cards. Therefore, the club prepared hundreds of decks of different cards and colors each time, each deck being used only once and discarded immediately to ensure no problems arose.

To prevent unrelated individuals from disrupting the gambling, each member was only allowed one companion besides those arranged by the club. Other unrelated individuals were asked to leave the room. Qiao Jinfan's companion was Pansy Ho, while Liu Yunlong was with his friend. Both white men were accompanied by a man resembling a secretary.

The base bet was 10,000, with no minimum bet and no upper limit on raises.

However, to show respect, Liu Yunlong, as the initiator of the gambling, introduced everyone before the game began. The two white men were actually wealthy foreign businessmen in Hong Kong with considerable business dealings with the Liu family. The tall, bearded man was the American, Broni; the other, who hadn't uttered a word and sat upright, was the British man, Philip. The black man wasn't African; he was also American, working with Broni in the import/export trade business with Nancy. This reminded Qiao Jinfan of the comical African character in the later comedy film "The African Monk," and he couldn't help but smile and nod at him. To the surprise of Li Su, this seemingly clueless young man was suddenly becoming so enthusiastic.

The remaining man, around sixty years old and of Malay descent, was named Agusi Dato' (meaning Dato'), also a partner of the Liu family and a "Dato'" in Malaysia. Although with Malaysia's political reforms, the title of "Dato'" was merely a symbolic designation, without political power, it represented wealth—endless wealth. Like many "oil tycoons" in the Arab world, he had money to burn.

Throughout, Chao Qiong remained seated, showing no reaction whatsoever, not even to the people Liu Yunlong introduced. She firmly believed that the club wouldn't arrange a gambling scheme to frame Qiao Jinfan for Liu Yunlong for any reason. Even if these were foreigners, the club's board of directors was dominated by Chinese, making such an arrangement unnecessary. Therefore, Chao Qiong wasn't worried about Qiao Jinfan at all, thinking that with his gambling skills, he was bound to win.

The game began, and the elegantly dressed women in cheongsams who had been serving the players stepped forward, taking a chip representing 10,000 from each player's bankroll and placing it in the center of the table. The dealer, seeing that everyone had placed their bets, began dealing the cards. After each player received their hole cards, Broni received the 7 of Hearts; Philip received the 7 of Diamonds; Lisu received the 3 of Spades; Agusi had the best luck, receiving the Ace of Hearts; Liu Yunlong had the Queen of Diamonds; and Qiao Jinfan had the 8 of Diamonds.

Agusi, looking at his hand, touched the thigh of the blonde woman beside him and chuckled, "Looks like my luck's pretty good today! I'm in charge from the first card. Let's play a little, 50,000 each."

At the others' suggestion, the women in cheongsams each placed a 50,000 chip in the center, indicating they were calling. Just as the dealer was about to deal the cards, Qiao Jinfan raised his hand to stop him, saying, "Since this is our first meeting, I'll throw out an opening and raise 100,000. Anyone interested in playing together?"

This was completely unexpected. Not only Liu Yunlong, but even Chao Qiong was taken aback by Qiao Jinfan's action. Even if you're not short of money, you don't have to throw it away like that! Looking at the cards, Qiao Jinfan was at a complete disadvantage. Unless his hole cards were also 8s, he wouldn't have raised so quickly, especially by 100,000.

The first to fold was Li Su, whose 3 of spades was the lowest hand of everyone. After seeing his hole cards, he cursed and folded, refusing to call. Then, the American Brony and the British Philip also folded, and in an instant, only the hesitant Liu Yunlong and Agusi, who didn't even glance at Qiao Jinfan, remained in the game.

After much hesitation, Liu Yunlong finally had someone call with 100,000 chips. It was only the first round, and he didn't want to concede defeat, especially not to Qiao Jinfan, which would be hard for him to accept. Agusi also bet 100,000 after Liu Yunlong, allowing the game to continue. On his

third card, Agusi received a 2 of clubs, causing him to frown and mutter a few words, but he quickly resumed flirting with the blonde beauty, not really caring about the amount. Liu Yunlong received a 4 of spades, making it impossible for him to form a flush or straight. Qiao Jinfan was once again blessed by Lady Luck; his third card was a 9 of hearts.

"Hehe! A straight flush, not bad, and it's my turn again. Since you're so happy, let's bet another 100,000."

The unhesitating bet of 100,000 made Liu Yunlong's heart skip a beat. Now he was even more certain that Qiao Jinfan's hole card was an 8; otherwise, even with a straight flush, he wouldn't have bet so much.

Liu Yunlong's hesitation again annoyed Agusi, who was sitting to his left. "Liu, you're usually so easygoing, why are you thinking so much today? Hurry up and place your bet, I want to finish gambling as soon as possible so I can go back and have a heart-to-heart with my sweetheart!"

Being urged by Agusi, whom Liu Yunlong considered a nouveau riche, made Liu Yunlong very unhappy. However, he wasn't impulsively going to argue with him, because he still needed Agusi's help for many things. After thinking it over, he decided to continue. He couldn't let Qiao Jinfan look down on him, nor could he let Agusi look down on him, otherwise, future cooperation would be completely ruined by this lecherous old man.

"I'll call."

In the independent gambling room, although it was quiet on the surface, it was filled with a thick atmosphere of tension. Not only was Liu Yunlong puzzled by Qiao Jinfan, this newcomer who didn't play by the rules, but even Agusi, who hadn't given Qiao Jinfan a second glance from the beginning, couldn't help but stare at Qiao Jinfan carefully when Qiao Jinfan placed another bet of 100,000. However, this old man seemed more interested in Chao Qiong. Fortunately, he was a member of the club and knew Chao Qiong's identity, so he didn't dare to be too obvious. He kept stroking the thigh of the blonde beauty beside him, his eyes fixed on Chao Qiong, a lewd smile on his face.

Knowing he was at a disadvantage, Liu Yunlong, unwilling to lose face, gritted his teeth and bet 100,000. But before he could settle down, a voice challenged his nerves again.

Agusi might not be the richest person here, but his money was probably the easiest to come by. Sitting at home, his mines, farms, and hired workers brought him a steady stream of money every day, allowing him to live more freely than the young people even in his sixties.

"Since everyone is happy, and Mr. Qiao thinks so highly of me, I'll also bet 100,000." Agusi waved to the waiter, smiling as he took out a cigar from his pocket. The beautiful woman beside him quickly lit it for him with a large match. He exhaled a thick cloud of smoke, looking arrogantly at Qiao Jinfan.

Liu Yunlong was now ready to kill the old man. He had planned this gambling game knowing that Agusi was rolling in money and wanted to extract some for his own use, which was why he had taken the risk of doing that thing. But now, without even seeing a glimmer of hope of winning, he was about to risk throwing in 350,000 yuan. Was it worth it?

Liu Yunlong was nervous, and his bank colleague behind him was equally nervous, constantly peeking at the gambling table and wiping away cold sweat with tissues. The first round was already this nerve-wracking; no wonder people with heart conditions didn't dare participate too much in this kind of gambling—the inflow and outflow of money was too huge.

After much deliberation, if he didn't bet now, the 200,000 yuan he had already invested would be gone. If he bet another 100,000 yuan, and with good luck, he could win over a million yuan in this round, taking another step closer to his goal. After much thought, Liu Yunlong gritted his teeth and bet again.

Qiao Jinfan didn't say anything. After Liu Yunlong called, he waved to the beautiful waitress to indicate he was calling too. There were now nearly a million dollars on the table. No one had expected the first round to turn out this way.

The dealer dealt the cards again. This time, Qiao Jinfan got the Jack of Spades, Agusi got the 2 of Spades, and Liu Yunlong got the Queen of Hearts. Liu Yunlong smiled happily. Although Agusi had a pair of 2s, Liu Yunlong now had a pair of Queens, the highest hand.

"A pair of Queens is the best hand," the dealer couldn't help but remind the grinning Liu Yunlong.

"Ha! Oh! Hehe! Finally, it's my turn to bet. I..." But just as he was about to say what to bet, Liu Yunlong hesitated. He had a pair of Queens, Agusi had a pair of 2s, and Qiao Jinfan might have a straight, but who could guarantee anything until the very end?

Agusi urged again, "Liu, hurry up and place your bet! You have the best hand right now, do you really need to hesitate?"

Liu Yunlong glared at the old lecher, then looked at Qiao Jinfan, only to see Qiao Jinfan still smiling, showing no tension despite his poor hand, nor any change in expression despite Liu Yunlong's good hand.

Unable to tolerate Qiao Jinfan's indifferent attitude, Liu Yunlong had decided to play to the end this time, even if he lost, he would lose with dignity. Besides, he had the best hand now, and the biggest chance of winning was himself.

"100,000, I bet 100,000."

Qiao Jinfan, ignoring whether Agusi would call or not, indicated he would call 100,000, and calmly said, "Call 100,000, raise 100,000."

Agusi frowned slightly, but then quickly relaxed, throwing down 200,000 without hesitation.

Liu Yunlong had already made up his mind; no matter how much the bet increased, he would call, so he didn't hesitate any longer and become a laughingstock.

With one hand, Qiao Jinfan raised twice to 100,000, Agusi raised once to 100,000, and then Agusi bet 50,000, Qiao Jinfan bet 100,000, and Liu Yunlong bet 100,000 this time. The stakes on the table had already exceeded 1.4 million. Broni, Lisu, and the others, who had been sitting and watching the show, all stood up, focused on the outcome of this round.

The current hand was Agusi with Ace, 2, 2; Liu Yunlong with 4, Queen, Queen; and Qiao Jinfan with 8, 9, Jack. After everyone had placed their bets, the dealer dealt the last card, the one crucial to the outcome.

As the dealer dealt, everyone's eyes were fixed on the cards with their dazzling patterns on the backs, because this card represented a bet of over a million. A million might not seem like much to those present, perhaps just a drop in the ocean. But the tension and excitement were immeasurable.

Agusi withdrew his hand from the blonde beauty's thigh, slowly and carefully examining the cards. His nervousness was a far cry from his previous nonchalance; it seemed the stakes of over a million had made him take it seriously.

Liu Yunlong's hands trembled as he held the cards, his heart nearly leaping out of his chest. This wasn't his first time participating in an independent gambling game, but in previous games, bets were mostly tens of thousands, at most hundreds of thousands per round. Never before had the first round's bet exceeded a million! This caused his heart to pound uncontrollably, his blood to rush, and his face to turn redder than a woman's with makeup.

Qiao Jinfan, from beginning to end, remained unchanged. Unlike Agusi, who examined the cards slowly, or Liu Yunlong, who held them with bated breath, Qiao Jinfan gently pulled one over, revealing a 10 of clubs, forming a straight of 8, 9, 10, and Jack.

A burst of laughter broke the silence. Liu Yunlong, as if possessed, laughed loudly while holding his last card. He then gave Qiao Jinfan and Agusi a provocative look and shouted, "Looks like my luck is really good tonight! I actually got a third Queen!" He forcefully threw down his fifth card, which turned out to be a Queen of Clubs.

Agusi was a bit unlucky. After seeing Liu Yunlong's Queen of Clubs, he revealed his own card, which was a 5 of Diamonds. This meant that no matter what his hole cards were, he was sure to lose to Liu Yunlong. So, without thinking, he folded his cards and quit.

Now only Qiao Jinfan and Liu Yunlong remained. The final showdown they'd only seen in movies and TV was about to unfold in the very first round. However, anyone could see that Liu Yunlong's chances of winning were much higher than Qiao Jinfan's.

"Ten thousand." This time, Liu Yunlong was very certain and insisted on throwing down the ten thousand, glancing at Qiao Jinfan with a slight smirk, as if afraid Qiao Jinfan wouldn't call.

"Up 100,000, then raise to 1 million." Qiao Jinfan's words silenced the entire room once more. Everyone watched as he pulled out his checkbook, wrote down 1 million, and handed it to the monitor for verification. Even the previously arrogant Liu Yunlong had his mouth agape, as if afraid his jaw would dislocate.

All eyes were on Qiao Jinfan. Even Chao Qiong nervously shifted her pert bottom and tugged at Qiao Jinfan's sleeve, knowing full well that his chances of winning were slim. Even if it was a rash decision, there was no need to waste 1 million on a spur-of-the-moment act. But Qiao Jinfan had already raised the bet, and it was too late for her to stop him. Gambling had its rules: spectators couldn't disturb the gamblers, or they would be expelled for disruptive behavior.

Now, Aguxi wasn't upset anymore. Instead, he continued flirting with the blonde beauty, his eyes fixed on Liu Yunlong with a smug glint in them.

Three million! That's over three million! The price of a top-of-the-line, most advanced sports car! Yet Liu Yunlong hesitated, filled with fear. It didn't matter if Qiao Jinfan lost, but he couldn't afford to lose, because this money was crucial. It wasn't that he couldn't lose to Qiao Jinfan, nor that losing this round meant he couldn't turn things around and win back. It was because after Qiao Jinfan raised the bet, he began to doubt and worry. He knew his own cards best; he only had three queens. Although his chances of winning were high, what if Qiao Jinfan actually had a straight?

With over two million in bets, the dealer didn't press Liu Yunlong this time, giving him time to think. But time was limited; they couldn't just close the bet because he hadn't thought it through and then wait for him to come back, could they?

Qiao Jinfan also noticed Liu Yunlong's hesitation and unease, but maintained a calm expression, saying, "Young Master Liu, we've each bet a million. Are you scared already? Are you out of money? Should we borrow some from your friends?" His words sounded incredibly harsh.

Disgusted by Qiao Jinfan's arrogant attitude, Liu Yunlong, provoked by Qiao Jinfan's words, also pulled out his checkbook, ready to raise the bet

. However, his friend suddenly grabbed his hand, sweating profusely, and said, "Don't bet anymore! He must have a straight, otherwise he wouldn't be so bold as to raise a million." "Please be quiet. Bystanders cannot obstruct participants from placing bets. This is a warning. If there's a next time, I will exercise my authority and expel you from the game," a supervisor said expressionlessly.

Soon, the supervisor who had taken Qiao Jinfan's check to verify returned and told the dealer, "The check is valid. You can place your bet."

Qiao Jinfan smiled again and said, "What's wrong, Mr. Liu? I've already placed a million. If you don't bet, this round is considered a win for me."

Liu Yunlong always lost to Qiao Jinfan and originally wanted to win against him through gambling to vent his anger. But no one expected that the bet in the first round would far exceed the initial million, something neither Liu Yunlong nor anyone else present had anticipated. The more this happened, the less Liu Yunlong wanted to lose, because losing to Qiao Jinfan was what he was most unwilling to accept and least wanted.

"I'll bet a million! Let's see what you can do to beat me!" he roared at the composed Qiao Jinfan. Finally, impulse overcame calm, and Liu Yunlong wrote a million on the checkbook before handing it to the check supervisor for verification.

"So? Chaoqiong, do you think I can win?" Qiao Jinfan asked Chaoqiong with a smile.

"I have confidence in you!" He Chaoqiong said with a faint smile.

"Hehe, having confidence is a good thing, isn't it?" Qiao Jinfan laughed.

While Qiao Jinfan and Chao Qiong were having a good chat, Liu Yunlong was on edge. After writing down one million, Liu Yunlong regretted it. He had only prepared three million in betting capital, and more than half of it was gone in the first round. How could he continue the betting? Moreover, this three million was public funds he had drawn from the bank's loan department through his colleague, who was now sweating profusely. If he lost it, he wouldn't be able to cover the losses.

Actually, Liu Yunlong had no choice. In his eagerness to make money, he listened to some unverified insider information and invested all his money in stocks and futures. But recently, due to the Sino-British negotiations, the Hong Kong stock market was in a state of turmoil, causing Liu Yunlong to lose all his betting money.

To recoup his losses, Liu Yunlong borrowed one million at high interest rates, hoping to win it all back with interest. But things didn't go as planned. He invested another million in the stock market, but ultimately lost it all.

This really ruined Liu Yunlong. The interest on that million-dollar loan was 100,000 every week, and it was compounding. Even a day's delay in repayment could be fatal. Normally, as a direct descendant of the Liu family and the heir, coming up with over a million wouldn't have been difficult for Liu Yunlong. However, because the Liu family patriarch had recently passed away, the siblings were arguing over the inheritance, and Liu Yunlong's uncles were unwilling to let his lineage take control of the family. They proposed a public vote to determine who among the brothers had contributed the most to the family.

Liu Yunlong's cousins, not being the eldest sons or grandsons, were not entitled to inherit the family fortune. But since the patriarch's death was so sudden and without a will, the inheritance and the position of family head naturally became the target of everyone's covetousness. Liu Yunlong's position as heir was also precarious.

He knew that even as heir, his father had more than one son, and the Liu family had always been known for its strict discipline. His debt to loan sharks could easily make him a target of attacks from his uncles and brothers. To avoid interfering with his father's power struggle and to secure his own position as heir, Liu Yunlong decided to resolve this enormous debt himself, without relying on his family.

Using his position as a business manager at Standard Chartered Bank, he learned that the loan department head who had been trying to curry favor with him had a three million dollar loan being prepaid, but the transaction hadn't been recorded due to the bank's year-end liquidation. Therefore, Liu Yunlong decided to use this loan department head to obtain the money and start an independent gambling operation. He would recruit a few wealthy but gullible businessmen who had business dealings with the Liu family, hoping to make a profit and not only solve his loan debt but also potentially gain an unexpected income.

The loan department head was overjoyed to suddenly receive the friendship of Liu Yunlong, the heir of the Liu family. The director knew that his future advancement and wealth depended on Liu Yunlong. After repeated urging from Liu Yunlong, the director felt the matter wasn't a big problem; after all, Liu Yunlong was only borrowing the money, and it could be repaid before the bank's clearing was complete. He wouldn't lose anything, and it would even earn him Liu Yunlong's favor. So, he took the risk, using his position as the head of the loan department to safely obtain the money and hand it over to Liu Yunlong.

What Liu Yunlong had described as a guaranteed win-win gamble turned into a nightmare in the very first round. The director could already see his future in prison looming. He was sweating profusely, his hands and feet trembling. It was too late to stop Liu Yunlong; he could only pray for a win so he could immediately get the three million back. It was too thrilling; he knew he couldn't handle the excitement of such a gamble.

The check verification returned quickly, and finally, the moment of truth arrived. Liu Yunlong, impatient, picked up his hole cards and said fiercely to Qiao Jinfan, "I only have three Queens. I don't believe you can get the last Queen. Show me your cards." He revealed his hole cards: a King of Hearts, practically irrelevant to the overall situation.

Under the tense gazes of everyone, Qiao Jinfan shook his head and said, "I didn't get the Queen."

"Haha..." Before Qiao Jinfan could finish speaking, Liu Yunlong and his friend, the director, were already beaming with joy. Liu Yunlong even lunged at the pile of chips and checks. Since Qiao Jinfan couldn't get the Queen, it meant he had won. He had won over a million in this round, enough not only to pay off his debts but also to have a small surplus.

"Wait a minute." Seeing Liu Yunlong grabbing the chips and pushing them back, Qiao Jinfan stopped him, saying, "Although I didn't get the last queen, it doesn't mean you won. Doesn't my 7 make a straight?" Qiao Jinfan calmly turned over his hole card, revealing a 7 of spades, forming a straight of 7, 8, 9, 10, and Jack, completely beating Liu Yunlong's three queens.

The dealer promptly announced, "Mr. Qiao has a straight of 7, 8, 9, 10, and Jack, while Mr. Liu has 4, King, Queen, Queen, and Queen. Mr. Qiao wins this round."

Chapter 30 The Gamble (Part 2)

As the dealer announced the numbers, Liu Yunlong froze, his face turning terrifyingly grim. The way he stared at the chips with a predatory look made one fear that he might lose control and devour them. The director beside him seemed to have all his strength drained away, slumping in his chair, his face paler than paper, large beads of sweat streaming down his cheeks.

Under the smiles of Qiao Jinfan and Chao Qiong, the woman in the cheongsam, also wearing a professional smile, returned the chips Qiao Jinfan had won, along with the one million yuan cash check written by Liu Yunlong, to Qiao Jinfan.

Picking up the check, he saw it was a Standard Chartered Bank cash check. Qiao Jinfan flicked his finger and teased, "Young Master Liu truly lives up to his reputation as a business manager at Standard Chartered Bank. Even the cash checks you use are from the bank you work for. Your boss should really praise you. But..." He paused and continued, "I suppose Young Master Liu wouldn't mind losing such a small amount to me, would he? There's no need to wear such a sour face; it makes people think you can't handle losing."

Ignoring Liu Yunlong's clenched fist, Qiao Jinfan tossed a 50,000 yuan chip to the cheongsam-clad beauty serving him, smiling, "This is a reward for you."

The cheongsam-clad beauty held the chip, somewhat incredulous. It wasn't that she hadn't received tips from winners before. Most of these beauties were trained specifically to serve members who came here. This kind of independent gambling involved the richest of the rich, and the tips they received here were naturally much higher than in outside casinos. Moreover, tips were a significant source of income for them, much higher than their club wages. But it's rare for someone to throw around 50,000 at once; that's more than three months' income for them.

"Thank you, Mr. Qiao! Thank you!" Amidst the envious and jealous gazes of the surrounding beauties, the woman in the cheongsam tightly gripped the 50,000-yuan chip, her gaze towards Qiao Jinfan becoming more passionate, even throwing him a few flirtatious glances.

However, their actions displeased Chaoqiong. Although she didn't mind Qiao Jinfan having other women, women are prone to jealousy. Seeing Qiao Jinfan flirting with these waiters made her feel like something was stuck in her throat, an urge to vent. Fortunately, she was well-mannered and understood that the occasion wasn't suitable for a loud argument, and she had no right to interfere with which woman Qiao Jinfan flirted with. Still, she was resentful, and taking advantage of a moment when no one was looking, she pinched Qiao Jinfan's thigh hard, almost making him jump.

After Qiao Jinfan won all the money in the first round, the game continued. Liu Yunlong didn't make a scene or cause any trouble because Qiao Jinfan had won. There was no tension or bloodshed; instead, he was frighteningly calm, not saying a word and ignoring even his friends, just buried in his cards.

The game continued smoothly. After his initial victory in the first round, Qiao Jinfan didn't press his advantage and remained quiet. Often, after placing his initial bet of ten thousand, he would simply fold, causing Liu Yunlong to refocus his attention and pay closer attention to Qiao Jinfan, fearing he might be tricked again.

After more than ten rounds, nearly an hour later, the game, while not particularly exciting, was certainly far from calm. Agusi became the first after Liu Yunlong to lose all his initial stake and redeem another million. Following Agusi, the black man, Lisu, and the very gentlemanly Englishman, Philip, also redeemed another million, bringing the total bet to over ten million.

Qiao Jinfan's chips didn't increase despite the three more people redeeming their bets; the big winner was actually Liu Yunlong, who maintained a gloomy expression. He had not only won back his original million and initial stake but also gained over a million more, making his expression less intimidating. In his spare time, he could chat and laugh with that friend he'd been worrying about the most.

But in this betting game, probably no one noticed that Qiao Jinfan hadn't lost a single hand; Liu Yunlong only won when Qiao Jinfan hadn't played.

A curse, "Shit!", came from Broney's mouth. Among everyone present, the American Broney was the most genuine, or rather, the rudest. He cursed when he felt like it, said whatever came to mind, without any restraint. He lacked the hypocritical gentlemanly manners of the Englishman Philip, the pretentious facade of the Lisu, and the arrogance of the Agusi. From the start until now, Broney had been constantly swearing, causing everyone around him to frown after each outburst. Qiao

Jinfan noticed that in this round, Broney had bet against Liu Yunlong at the end, but lost because of a bad hand. Both players had a pair of 10s, but Liu Yunlong, with an Ace of Clubs among his other three cards, beat Broni's King of Hearts. No wonder Broni swore again.

Throwing down his cards, Broni told the cheongsam-clad woman serving him, "Exchange the chips, I'm done playing."

Actually, Broni hadn't lost; in fact, he'd won a small amount. However, he seemed to dislike the dull atmosphere and the disdainful glances from the seemingly gentlemanly Frederick sitting next to him. Perhaps in Frederick's eyes, Broni was just a nouveau riche, a low-class thug, but those glances hurt Broni. Since the game was so unpleasant, there was no need to continue; he might as well leave early to avoid the discomfort of facing Frederick's hypocritical face.

Liu Yunlong didn't try to stop Broni from leaving. He had not only recouped his losses but also won back the debts he'd incurred from loan sharks. But he was unwilling to give up, because things weren't going according to plan. Tonight's main targets were the foolish and wealthy Agusi, and Lisu, who was always trying to show off his status. Broni and Frederick were just temporary replacements. Now that his luck was on his side, Broni's departure was irrelevant. Liu Yunlong's values were such that anyone of value was a friend, and once they lost their value, it was good enough if they weren't enemies. Therefore, Broni's departure was merely a polite farewell.

Watching Broni's departing figure, Frederick took out a pure white handkerchief and lightly wiped his lips, saying disdainfully, "Nouveau riche, these Americans are all the same, they can never compare to us British. Sitting with these people is beneath my dignity."

Qiao Jinfan wasn't interested in the specifics of their conflicts, but he also disliked Frederick's tendency to always bring up race. It wasn't that Qiao Jinfan liked Americans, nor did he have any misunderstandings about the British; he simply disliked how Philip always put himself on a pedestal, as if sitting with others meant they were getting a privilege.

Even so, the game had to continue. However, as dawn approached, Agusi's impatience grew, and his actions towards the blonde woman beside him became increasingly excessive. Judging by his eagerness, if there weren't so many people present, he probably would have immediately pulled down his pants, pinned the blonde woman to the ground, and taken advantage of her.

Seemingly sensing Agusi's impatience, Liu Yunlong sneered, glanced at the blonde woman, and then threw down a 10,000 coin, starting the latest round.

Philip had the 6 of clubs, Lisu had the 5 of clubs, Agusi had the 8 of hearts, Liu Yunlong had the ace of spades, and Qiao Jinfan had the lowest card, the 2 of diamonds.

"100,000." Seeing everyone's hole cards, Liu Yunlong threw down 100,000 without hesitation. This time, no one folded; everyone called, making Liu Yunlong's smile almost overflow.

The third card was quickly dealt to everyone by the dealer. Philip received the Queen of Spades, Lisu the Jack of Diamonds, Agusi the Ten of Diamonds, Liu Yunlong the Queen of Hearts, and Qiao Jinfan still had the lowest hand, the Two of Clubs, but now he had the highest.

"Since someone folded, and it's getting late, let's play for higher stakes," Qiao Jinfan said with a smile, glancing at the others and seeing their lack of reaction. "Five hundred thousand! It's rare to get a pair right at the start; luck seems to be on my side again."

Everyone raised their bets.

In the next round, Philip received the Eight of Clubs, and Lisu the Three of Spades. Upon seeing this, Philip, like Broni who had left, muttered a low "shit." Agusi received the King of Hearts, Liu Yunlong the Jack of Clubs, and Qiao Jinfan the Ace of Diamonds.

“One million.” Qiao Jinfan tossed down the check signed by Liu Yunlong. This action caused Liu Yunlong, sitting opposite him, to twitch his facial muscles.

After thinking for a moment, Philip took out a check, signed his name and the amount, and Li Su folded his cards, quitting the game again. Agusi also looked at his hole cards and hesitated for a moment, one of the few times he hesitated tonight. However, under the provocative caress of the blonde beauty, Agusi smiled and signed the check. Liu Yunlong also called in the end.

The last card made everyone present, including Li Su and Chao Qiong who had quit, watch nervously. As the cards were revealed one by one, Philip got a 6 of hearts, making 6, 6, 8, q; Agusi got a king of diamonds, which was currently the highest hand of 8, 10, k, k, causing Philip’s expression to change. Liu Yunlong got a 10 of clubs, making 10, j, q, a straight. Qiao Jinfan's luck was truly remarkable; his last card was also a 2, the 2 of spades, bringing his hand to 2, 2, 2, and an ace. It was truly a close call, and no one could say for sure yet.

"Hehe! These are really unlucky cards; this is going to be interesting," Li Su quipped.

Indeed, this was the first time such a situation had occurred all night. Two players were paired, so their hole cards could very well be three of a kind. One player had the highest straight, while the other definitely had three of a kind, but it could also be the lowest. Things were getting chaotic, and even Chao Qiong tensed up again, her small hands clenching tightly until her knuckles turned white.

"One million," Qiao Jinfan said, dropping another check for one million.

This time, Philip took a longer time to consider, seemingly forgetting to smoke his lit cigar.

"Mr. Philip, it's your turn," the dealer kindly reminded him.

“I call.” Gritting his teeth, this usually gentlemanly Englishman abandoned all decorum, his face contorted with rage as he spoke to the dealer, then pulled out the check and signed it.

Agusi scoffed, pinching the blonde woman's thigh. “Do you need to think this long? It’s just a million. If you can’t handle losing, go outside next time. Nobody will force you. I call a million, and then add another two million.”

“You…” Philip, having been teased by Agusi, saw that he was about to explode, but for some reason, he managed to hold back.

Four million. Aside from the initial bet of ten thousand and the first card's one hundred thousand, the bet had now increased to four million. For some reason, Liu Yunlong felt a sudden chill, a sense of foreboding. However, as his gaze swept over the blonde beauty beside Agusi again, Liu Yunlong seemed to have made up his mind. He pushed the two million chips and checks on the table towards the center, and under his friend's horrified gaze, wrote another check for one million. This was all his wealth now, his last chance to gamble everything. If he won, everything would be back.

Philip knew he couldn't afford to play. Although he couldn't see Agusi and Liu Yunlong's hole cards, Agusi dared to raise to two million, and Liu Yunlong, usually so cautious, had also called with two million. One likely had three of a kind, the other a straight. Regardless of his own hole cards, he would ultimately lose to them. Looking at the dozen or so checks on the table, Philip sighed and folded. Having been in business for so long, he's a man who can take things in stride and doesn't assume a return is guaranteed just because he's already invested two million.

Qiao Jinfan didn't care about Felix; he'd been keeping an eye on Liu Yunlong. He'd already noticed Liu Yunlong exchanging glances with the blonde woman next to Agusi. Thinking back, he realized that Liu Yunlong seemed to have flirted with the blonde woman more than once during the entire gambling game. Could these two have hit it off? It was quite possible. Liu Yunlong was young and promising, and handsome as he grew up, a far cry from the aged and wrinkled Agusi. Any woman who wasn't blind would probably choose Liu Yunlong. Besides, Liu Yunlong's family background wasn't much worse than Agusi's, giving him a natural advantage in pursuing women.

Had Agusi not noticed their flirting even once? If Agusi had seen through it, he'd probably be furious. Or perhaps they already knew each other, and Liu Yunlong introduced the blonde woman to Aguxi, which is why Aguxi didn't seem to care? This thought immediately crossed Qiao Jinfan's mind. Could Liu Yunlong's target be Aguxi? Was this blonde woman actually planted by Liu Yunlong to swindle money from Aguxi through gambling?

This sudden speculation startled even Qiao Jinfan. However, he wasn't interested in the relationship between Liu Yunlong and the blonde woman, or whether his suspicions were true. Under Liu Yunlong's watchful eye, he signed a check for two million. At this point, the gambling table was laden with over seventeen million, including chips and checks—the only game tonight with a stake exceeding ten million.

Multi-million dollar bets were usually the domain of large company owners and family heads, but they weren't uncommon in this kind of independent gambling game. However, the six people present tonight—the American Broney who left, and the British Philip and Nancy who remained—while wealthy, were still far from the level of multinational corporation owners or the renowned families of Hong Kong and Macau. The only truly wealthy person was the Malaysian Datuk Agusi, who owned an oil field, an iron ore mine, and a vast rubber plantation in Malaysia, with assets worth billions of US dollars.

Therefore, the dealers and the elegantly dressed beauties serving the game initially thought the stakes would be only around two or three million. But as the first round began, Qiao Jinfan and Liu Yunlong's bets of over three million made them look at these two young men, whom they had previously considered mere playboys, with new respect. However, they also believed it was just a temporary surge of popularity and that they couldn't possibly wager over a million every round. And

indeed, just as these professionals predicted, after the initial frenzy, the entire game became uneventful; Qiao Jinfan, who had initially dominated, suddenly fizzled out. But no one expected that the betting situation would change so drastically after Broni left. The stakes increased by millions, until finally, tens of millions were wagered. The dealer's palms were sweating, the supervisor's eyes were wide open, and the beautiful women in cheongsams stared intently at Liu Yunlong and Qiao Jinfan.

Indeed, these women were really staring intently at the two young men. The amount of money on the table didn't matter much to them, but these two wealthy young men were their dream husbands. If they could gain their favor and enter into a wealthy family, it would be a complete transformation. After Qiao Jinfan made his final bet of two million, all the women in cheongsams cast flirtatious glances at them.

What others thought, or why the women weren't giving him those glances, was no longer important. As Liu Yunlong and Qiao Jinfan followed suit, Agusi's face darkened, and his lips twitched. This arrogant and lecherous old man, who had looked down on everyone from the beginning, finally learned his lesson at the last moment. He had originally planned to scare away Liu Yunlong and Qiao Jinfan, two greenhorns in his eyes, with a huge bet, but before Agusi could utter any threats or provocations, Liu Yunlong had already placed all his chips and checks without a word, leaving Agusi completely stunned. He even forgot about the blonde beauty's thighs he loved to stroke, his face contorted in a grimace.

It wasn't that Agusi was poor or couldn't accept losing; it was simply that being beaten by someone he looked down on, especially when he wasn't prepared, was hard for him to accept. Although Agusi was idle and enjoyed the wealth brought by resources, it didn't mean he was stupid. He had

business dealings with the Liu family, and Liu Yunlong was the heir to the Liu family, but that didn't mean Agusi respected this talented young man who was valued by the Liu family and had some fame in Hong Kong. Agusi, having lived for decades, might not be good at business, but he had a good eye for people. In his eyes, Liu Yunlong was just someone who was born into wealth, relying on his family's protection to achieve his current status and fame. On his own, he'd be nothing.

As for Qiao Jinfan, Agusi considered him a gigolo, a spoiled rich kid living off his family. Agusi desperately wanted to replace Qiao Jinfan next to Chao Qiong, but he knew his wish was as slim as his chance of becoming the Prime Minister of Malaysia, which made him even more contemptuous of such rich kids. There might have been a hint of sour grapes in this, a common sentiment.

Liu Yunlong's expression wasn't much better than Agusi's. Agusi's hole card was likely just a King; three Kings wouldn't win this round. But Qiao Jinfan's call made Liu Yunlong's heart skip a beat. Qiao Jinfan only had three 2s; if he wasn't completely stupid, he would know Agusi's hole card was probably a King. Since he had already called, it was clear he had a winning hand against Agusi. Why did Qiao Jinfan still call, and so readily at that? This filled Liu Yunlong's heart with gloom. He was afraid. Like Agusi, Liu Yunlong's confidence in winning was slowly disappearing with each call from Qiao Jinfan. Now his only hope was that Qiao Jinfan had made a foolish mistake, knowingly calling despite the potential loss. But even Liu Yunlong found this possibility laughable. His friend beside him was slumped in his chair, his face pale, large beads of sweat soaking his suit without him even wiping them away.

Chao Qiong was equally nervous, but she wasn't worried about whether Qiao Jinfan could win. From some point, perhaps from the very first round of the game, Qiao Jinfan's confident and calm demeanor told Chao Qiong that he was a man of careful planning, someone who would never take risks without sufficient chips and capital. Was it a case of accumulating strength before unleashing it, or perhaps being overly cautious, or simply being too low-key?

What Agusi and Liu Yunlong were thinking was none of Qiao Jinfan's concern, nor was what Chaoqiong was thinking. If he knew Chaoqiong had such an opinion of him, he probably wouldn't be sitting there lost in thought right now. After calling the bet, he was already thinking about other things. The relationship and the way Liu Yunlong and the beautiful woman next to Agusi were exchanging glances were just too ambiguous, making him very suspicious. Qiao Jinfan wasn't a woman, but that didn't mean he wasn't gossipy. Human curiosity is endless, and when Qiao Jinfan noticed the ambiguity between Liu Yunlong and the blonde beauty, all sorts of fantasies and possibilities swirled around in his mind.

The dealer, seeing that everyone had placed their bets and the checks had been verified under the tense supervision of the staff, raised his hand to signal that everyone could reveal their hole cards.

Agusi pulled out his hole cards and threw them onto the table expressionlessly. It was a King of Spades. Three Kings was a relatively high hand, but Agusi's face remained dark.

Seeing that Agusi's hand was exactly as expected, Liu Yunlong didn't show much joy or excitement. This result might have sparked much speculation, but only those involved in the game knew that it wasn't as complex as depicted in movies, or that a lot of empty talk could overwhelm an opponent. Each player knew their own hand best, and whether they could win or not; they just didn't want to admit it until the very last moment.

After Agusi revealed his hand, Liu Yunlong quietly drew his own, gently turning it over: the black King of Clubs, the highest straight, as everyone expected. Now, all eyes were on Qiao Jinfan, awaiting the final moment. Because in everyone's eyes, Qiao Jinfan had already won; whether he had a full house or four 2s, he would be the biggest winner of the night.

A beautifully patterned playing card, the prize for a staggering ten million dollars, was about to be revealed by Qiao Jinfan. As the card moved, everyone's hearts raced. Liu Yunlong closed his eyes, his friend covered his eyes with his hands, and Agusi gripped the armrests of his chair tightly. Lisu and Felix, equally tense, arched their backs, witnessing the final moment.

Two hearts were evenly distributed on the top and bottom of the card. These two hearts, representing love between a man and a woman, symbolized mutual affection. But at the gambling table, especially on this table, it determined the ownership of seventeen million dollars. The 2 of Hearts, the 2 of Hearts—Qiao Jinfan had all four 2s, proving he was the big winner tonight.

"Mr. Qiao, four 2s are the highest! Mr. Qiao is the winner of this round!"

As the dealer announced the cards, Agusi's face darkened, and Liu Yunlong felt as if all his strength had been drained, his pupils losing focus. He knew he had nothing left; his only way out was to go home and ask his father for help. Not only did he owe over a million yuan in high-interest loans, but he also had three million yuan in public funds owed to the bank, which he needed to repay as quickly as possible, otherwise no one could save him. But this would definitely disappoint his father, and his status as the heir to the Liu family might be in jeopardy. The best outcome would be like his other cousins, living off the monthly stipends distributed by the Liu family, content to be parasites.

He was unwilling, truly unwilling. Everything he had planned had been ruined by that damned bastard Qiao Jinfan barging in and destroying their seemingly foolproof money-making gambling scheme. Liu Yunlong raised his head, his eyes filled with coldness as he looked at Qiao Jinfan. If his gaze could function like that of the X-Men, Qiao Jinfan would probably have been blasted to smithereens by now. But he didn't seem to consider that Qiao Jinfan had joined the gambling scheme entirely at his invitation. If he hadn't wanted to win against Qiao Jinfan in the gambling game and embarrass him in front of Chao Qiong, this situation wouldn't have arisen.

From the moment Qiao Jinfan joined the betting game, he didn't directly confront Liu Yunlong. Aside from the first and this round, they rarely wagered against each other. But these two rounds completely shattered Liu Yunlong's efforts throughout the night, making Qiao Jinfan the biggest winner. Although Qiao Jinfan still maintained a nonchalant expression, as if winning over ten million wasn't his own achievement, Liu Yunlong interpreted this expression as mockery and humiliation, and the resentment building in his chest wouldn't dissipate.

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