I have ten trillion licking dog gold

"why are you laughing."

The once bustling VIP lounge was now completely empty.

Mr. Jiang turned his head and looked at his female companion, who was not at all like a lady from a respectable family.

The game ended, but the winner didn't take the chips. The twenty chips, worth two small dollars, lay quietly and obediently on the gambling table.

Also.

They're not ordinary gamblers; they don't necessarily need to have chips to cash out.

With so many witnesses, how could they possibly renege on their debt?

"Serves you right."

He Yihui offered sharp and uncompromising commentary.

"Serves me right? I'm the loser."

Mr. Jiang was completely innocent and felt deeply wronged.

"Mr. Song, you seem to be in a bad mood."

Bai Haoran is so considerate; a die-hard fan is something else. While comforting Boss Jiang, he raised his hand and gently rubbed the tip of his nose with his index finger.

It seems like everyone has this habit: when you want to laugh but can't, you subconsciously make this little gesture.

"Too."

Mr. Jiang nodded, accepting the explanation.

That bird just now was chattering so rudely that it would be impossible for anyone to remain unmoved if it landed on them.

"Then I forgive him."

"..."

"..."

Bai Haoran stood with his hands at his sides, looking at the spot where Zhong Xiaoye had just knelt.

Heaven and hell are separated by a blink of an eye.

However, one has to admit that this bird is incredibly bold. Did it sense its fate and therefore show no fear?

"Will Guan Dahua also cross-dress?" He Yihui asked.

Mr. Jiang said calmly, "This is called abandoning darkness for light. He's quite old; he can't be lacking in a sense of the big picture."

"So this was a setup, or rather, a prank."

mischief.

He Yihui's description is very apt.

Why go to such lengths to kill a bird?

unless.

To be able to find happiness.

Correct.

Happiness is the true goal.

Isn't this the greatest pursuit in life?

And as it turns out, what just happened was dramatic and hilarious, and it did indeed bring a great deal of joy.

but,

It seems to be limited to the loser's camp where He Yihui is sitting.

Besides, the audience, victims, and even the planners of this prank are probably not in a very good mood.

and so.

Does "losing" equate to "winning"?
"Can't you just tell me?"

He Yihui replied calmly, which was probably why she had a stern face earlier, "Were you worried that I would leak the information?"

"Fourth Miss, Mr. Jiang didn't tell me either."

After comforting Boss Jiang, Bai Haoran then began to comfort He Yihui. There was a reason why he stayed, and this was the best way to play the role of a third wheel.

"I think you're smart enough to figure it out."

Mr. Jiang calmly replied, and then took the initiative, "Or do you think I'm being frivolous, joking about gambling licenses, especially someone else's gambling licenses?"

"But you still lost."

Miss He said frankly.

indeed.

Although Zhong Xiaoye was taken away by the police from the local police station, the four bombs were blown up before justice broke in.

"That's because they cheated."

Boss Jiang was unconvinced, looking completely confident. "I'm sure I can win this bet with Song Chaoge."

"Didn't you say your gambling skills were just average?"

"Yes, but you didn't play Animal Chess when you were a kid?"

Jiang Chen laughed and said, "Cats eat mice, wolves eat cats, tigers eat wolves, elephants eat tigers, and mice swallow elephants."

Lively and humorous.

"Since you're so confident, why don't you make a fair bet? Anyone can brag."

"You have to give people some face."

"But he didn't gain much face either. Everyone heard what Zhong Xiaoye said just now."

He Yihui's pragmatic approach.

"..."

Boss Jiang immediately fell silent, his lips trembling slightly, before he sighed helplessly, "Isn't this an accident? Seriously, has he become this arrogant?"

Judging from his recent behavior, if word gets out and he learns he's going to be dealt with, that bird will most likely run away, and there's a 10% chance he'll actually gather his henchmen to fight to the death.

Fortunately, Song Jiang was cunning enough, and the pranks he devised were treacherous enough.

"So people like Zhong Xiaoye are doomed to perish sooner or later."

Bai Haoran's evaluation was completely objective, devoid of any personal bias.

He's a ruthless man, as Boss Jiang, who has experienced his prowess, can attest. Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to send him to the turbulent and war-torn Haojiang district to undertake the arduous task of planting his flag.

But there are differences between ruthless people.

For example, Bai Haoran knows how to behave appropriately.

Suddenly intrigued, Boss Jiang turned and looked up, "Brother Bai, if it were you, would you have cursed Song Chaoge just now?"

Bai Haoran calmly shook his head: "No. If we're unlucky, we're unlucky. We can start over in the next life. At least we can protect those who still have hope. Our relatives and friends, our parents, our wives and children—they can still live a good life."

Listen.

What is a state of being?

Anyone with hands, feet, and a mouth can be violent, aggressive, and prone to cursing.

On the contrary, what is truly commendable is the ability to maintain clear-headed restraint even when faced with a dead end.

Do you really think that "punishing nine generations of relatives" has been swept into the dustbin of history?
Why do those corrupt officials, with their double agents and underhanded tactics, knowing full well that they are doomed, still choose to bear all the blame, even to the point of jumping off buildings and committing suicide?

Logically speaking, one should at least take someone down with them when they die.

the reason is simple.

Humans don't spring from rocks; they aren't alone. They have close relatives, families, and children.

Why do single men threaten social stability?

Because a lone ruler has no worries about the future, he is willing to risk everything to bring down the emperor.

And this nine-headed bird is definitely not a bachelor; he has a whole bunch of lovers.

From this perspective, he is not only rebellious but also selfish and inconsiderate of anyone. Even though he enjoys great success, he is not even a basic man.

"Does he have children?"

Jiang Chen asked.

“Yes, and more than one,” Bai Haoran replied.

That's good now.

According to the rule that a person with a criminal record within three generations cannot take the civil service exam, it is impossible for him to serve his country in the future.

It's not even a question of whether or not to take the civil service exam.

With such an extremely selfish father, I should be thanking my lucky stars if I don't have to beg on the streets in the future. "I hope Young Master Song can show leniency."

Mr. Jiang sighed, focusing on the issue rather than the person, and offered his blessings to the bird's family.

Anyway.

—He's not the one being cursed!
"Given Mr. Song's personality, the best option for those connected to Zhong Xiaoye is to go into hiding and live abroad. I just don't know if they're fast enough."

Bai Haoran's straightforward remarks amused Boss Jiang, who immediately nodded in approval, "You understand Young Master Song quite well."

"What about the mess he left behind?"

Let's get back to the main topic.

What do I care about the fate of the Zhong family? Leave the saintly role to the screenwriters.

As for Zhong Xiaoye's life or death.

There's no need to think about it any further.

Whether he's dead or alive is unknown, but he certainly won't be coming out alive.

"He was just a contractor who used his client resources to coerce you clients. If he falls, won't the market order be more fair and free?"

"I'm talking about Moon City."

He Yihui opened the door and got straight to the point.

Are you interested?

Jiang Chen asked.

How did Zhong Xiaoye become the King of Gambling and gradually rise to become the King of Gambling in Asia?

His biggest weapon is that he controls the largest online gambling platform in Asia and even the world.

Its annual turnover exceeds one trillion yuan, surpassing the entire Macau market.

Although he may not have a high level of education, he made full use of Archimedes' theory, using Moon City as a fulcrum to disrupt the traditional gambling industry. The traditional gambling industry must have known very well what he was doing, just like when the Allies faced fascism, did they not understand that Hitler's ambition was to unify the world?
I'm sure I understand.

Initially, however, they all chose appeasement, fearing that they would be targeted and the first to fall.

So it's no exaggeration to say that if he could develop unchecked, and if no one was willing to stand up and sacrifice themselves, given time, he might really be able to corrupt the whole world.

The traditional gambling industry doesn't have such fearless heroes. They watch helplessly as he eats their flesh and gradually soars to great heights, his wings covering the sky, clinging to a narrow-minded sense of luck. But it doesn't matter.

When heroes are absent, indescribable forces will manifest.

This is not.

A giant hand reached out from the sky, and the arrogant nine-headed bird was immediately pressed to the ground, bleeding from its seven orifices, its internal organs ruptured, and there was no way to save it.

The nine-headed bird was no longer viable, but its "inner core" rolled out of its body.

As long as the online gambling empire Moon City exists, the Nine-Headed Bird can continue to replicate and reincarnate.

Anyone can become the next Zhong Xiaoye as long as they control Moon City.

I thought He Yihui would nod without hesitation and take the nine-headed bird's inner core, but her reaction was unexpected.

"I do not want."

"why."

Jiang Chen was curious.

"Because online gambling is too harmful."

"Don't casinos harm people?"

He Yihui calmly explained, “It’s different. Casinos have a threshold; first, you need to come to Macau. But online gambling is different; you can participate anytime, anywhere with just a mobile phone. When convenience reaches its extreme, it will erode people’s self-control to the greatest extent. Moreover, casinos require verification of funds when lending, while online platforms do not care about the borrower’s risk tolerance. As long as you dare to lend, they will find ways to make you open your mouth and nod your head.”

Hit the nail on the head.

Anything involving gambling is undoubtedly a scam, but scams can vary in severity.

To be honest, it's not easy for an ordinary person to lose everything in Macau. The complicated process of getting a permit, traveling long distances, entering the casino, and exchanging chips actually helps raise the stop-loss line.

You can't just come in one go and lose everything, can you?

Such gamblers are a different story, and they are only a very small minority.

Human nature abhors trouble. For example, no matter how fun a game is, if the store is far away and the trip takes at least a few days, these costs will make you unconsciously "think twice" from the start.

But online gambling is different.

You can play a few rounds on your phone at work, in a coffee shop, on the sofa in your living room, or even while shopping or using the toilet.

Moreover, being online greatly reduces people's perception of money.

At least with physical chips, you can intuitively feel your chips gradually decreasing, but online gambling is different.

It replaces your wealth with a string of ordinary Arabic numerals, silently reduces your sensitivity, and before you know it, you've lost everything.

Why do children nowadays have less and less of a concept of money?

The feeling is completely different when you pay 10,000 yuan by scanning a QR code with your phone versus paying with a stack of cash.

Therefore, upon hearing He Yihui's remarks, Boss Jiang couldn't help but give her a thumbs up.

No one dislikes earning more money; the difficulty lies in maintaining a rational mind when faced with enormous temptations.

Don't say they're all from the same lineage. Macau's casinos are state-approved, and the gamblers are all adults. If they have any complaints, they can complain to the government. Online gambling, on the other hand, has always been strictly prohibited.

"His Moon City is poison wrapped in sugar; whoever falls into its hands will be devoured."

Bai Haoran said, "Without Moon City, Zhong Xiaoye wouldn't be where he is today, and he wouldn't have ended up like this."

Chinese characters are profound and extensive.

His words, translated, mean that water can carry a boat but also capsize it. No, that's not quite right. It should be: the bandits rise because of this, and will surely perish because of it.

Obtaining Moon City would indeed greatly enhance one's cultivation level, and might even grant the ability to command the world. However, this would often be the most dangerous time, as it would invite punitive expeditions from the imperial court.

"Hmm, that makes sense."

Boss Jiang nodded, then offered his personal opinion, "But there's also a saying: 'A righteous person using evil methods can make those methods righteous, and an evil person using righteous methods can make those methods evil.' Moon City is indeed a poison, but what if it's not used to feed our own people, but instead fed to our opponents and enemies?"

"You're not planning to take over Moon City, are you?"

Faced with the fourth young lady's concerned gaze, the man shook his head, "It's best to avoid doing this kind of unethical business as much as possible, lest you end up with a son without an anus."

That's vulgar.

However, the words are harsh but the reasoning is sound.

After all, Mr. Jiang is not alone, and besides, he is a competent man.

"Who is immoral?"

He Yihui asked.

—Have you forgotten what kind of business these two people next to you are in?

That would be quite presumptuous of me.

"cough."

Mr. Jiang, who hadn't meant any harm, immediately explained, "You have proper licenses, it's different."

The fourth young lady possessed a magnanimity far surpassing that of ordinary women. She didn't hold a grudge and spoke frankly, "You mean, you plan to give Moon City to Song Chaoge?"

"It's not a good thing for a woman to be too smart."

With a smile, Boss Jiang snapped his fingers and said jokingly, "This kind of business suits his temperament and is also his forte. It's most suitable to entrust it to him."

The two were able to form an alliance, which must have involved an exchange of interests.

Bai Haoran hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help but speak up: "If Mr. Song continues to use the previous development model of Moon City..."

That's his problem.

Seeing Mr. Jiang chatting and laughing as if nothing was wrong, Bai Haoran immediately shut his mouth, his pupils contracted, and he felt a chill in his heart.

Some red lines cannot be crossed.

No matter who it is.

The vast mainland market is like a poppy flower tempting investors; if people cannot control their greed, they will inevitably follow in Zhong Xiaoye's footsteps.

The air fell silent for a moment.

He Yihui clearly understood the chillingly deep scheming nature of the man.

But what does it matter?

Beauty is in the eyes of beholder.

"Mommy wants to invite you to dinner, would you like to go?"

She said it without warning.

Boss Jiang, who had effortlessly killed the nine-headed bird with a flick of his finger, lost his smile slightly. Looking at the ornate gambling table, he suddenly felt a headache coming on. (End of Chapter)