money player

When Sin Yiu-man mentioned Leo, he heard a knocking sound, made by Xie Tingyun, meaning "behind"—someone worthy of his attention had appeared behind him.

He turned around to grab the Coke beside him, glanced back, locked onto the Guo Wanting sisters, lingered on Guo Wanting's face for half a second before recognizing her, then shifted his gaze to Guo Biwan's face, paused for two seconds before looking away, and handed the warm Coke to Huo Zhixian, "I saw someone I know, so I went over to say hello."

"Ah."

Sin Yiu-man stood up and approached the Guo Biting sisters, saying, "Miss Guo, Mrs. Zhao."

Guo Biting gave a soft hum.

Guo Biwan responded politely, "Mr. Xian."

Have you two had dinner yet?

"not yet."

"If you don't mind, let's have a picnic together." Sin Yiu-man pointed towards the campfire. "I've got a roast suckling pig; we'll be eating it soon."

"Then I won't be polite. I really like the skin of roast suckling pig," Guo Biwan said with a smile.

Sin Yiu-man nodded slightly. "I have some guests over there and need to go and keep them company. Please make yourselves at home. Dinner will be served in a quarter of an hour."

"Mr. Xian, please make yourself at home."

After Sin Yiu-man returned to his original position, Fok Chi-han asked, "Who are they?"

"The two young ladies of the Guo family, the elder sister Guo Biwan and the younger sister Guo Biting, will soon marry into the Xian family and become my sister-in-law."

Huo Zhixian hesitated slightly and said, "Guo Biting has a bad reputation, and the Guo family has fallen on hard times. How could you agree to a marriage alliance with the Guo family? Besides, I heard..."

Xian Yaowen chuckled and said, "What you've heard is all true. There's nothing I can do. The Xian family is in the wrong, and we can't air our dirty laundry in public. I can't tell you what happened."

"Okay, I won't ask. Just tell me the personality traits of a Leo."

"it is good."

"Leo is a typical fire sign, characterized by sunshine, enthusiasm, and strong self-confidence. They possess a natural regal bearing and leadership qualities, and value relationships..."

Sin Yiu-man finished his astrological conversation with Fok Chi-han at the perfect moment and invited the Kwok sisters to the campfire. At the same time, the real guest, Hung Ying-tung, arrived.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Sin Yiu-man leaned close to Fok Chi-han and whispered, "Help me entertain the Kwok sisters. Hung Ying-tung and I will go over there and say a few words."

"Go ahead."

Sin Yiu-man took two bottles of chilled beer from the ice bucket, gestured to Hung Ying-tung, and the two of them went together to the corner of the reef.

With two quick puffs, Sin Yiu-man opened the bottle cap with his fingers and handed a bottle to Hung Ying-tung. Hung Ying-tung took the bottle, touched it, and took a big gulp of wine.

Wiping his lips, Sin Yiu-man pointed to the sea and said, “Brother Hung, I told you long ago that the British call the shots here. You’ve crossed the line, but I haven’t mentioned it out of consideration for our relationship.”

A few days ago, Jinji Trading Company held a board meeting, where I clearly stated that the smuggling business should be gradually scaled back, with a tentative plan to completely withdraw by the end of next year, and to make as much money as possible in the remaining year.

That's why some shareholders mentioned Brother Hong.

There's another matter. I recently went to the United States and was targeted by the CIA. I paid a heavy price, having a high-ranking American intervene to mediate, and the crisis was temporarily averted. However, the matter is not completely resolved. In a few days, I will meet with the CIA's Far East director, and I don't know how much I will have to pay.

"Yaowen, after meeting with Ms. Brown, my pharmaceutical business has been suspended."

Sin Yiu-man nodded slightly. “Brother Hung can consider coming ashore. The CIA needs to make some achievements. If they can’t catch me, the big fish, they can only catch other fish. Someone has to be unlucky.”

Hong Yingdong was silent for a moment, then asked, "How much longer can you continue?"

"Keep a low profile and don't show your face again."

"understood."

"Let's talk to Wanqing."

"Go into real estate?"

"Could it be opening a garment factory?" Sin Yiu-man asked with a faint smile. "Brother Hong, do you know anything about tailoring?"

Hung Ying-tung laughed and said, "I know about ships."

“Shipyards are capital-intensive, and with Brother Hong’s current strength, it’s beyond our capabilities. I suggest we don’t expand too quickly. Brother Hong, the world hasn’t changed, but the path in front of you has changed. It’s no longer a matter of having the guts to move forward.”

What do you need?

“There is plenty of knowledge in books.” Xian Yaowen patted Hong Yingdong’s arm. “A new guy has come to the nightclub. He graduated from Yenching University, worked for two years in a foreign firm in the French Concession of Shanghai, and then served as the mistress of a Shanghai industrial tycoon for four years. You’re lucky.”

Hong Yingdong blushed and said, "No, no, Yanni will..."

"Hahaha, what's the panic? It's not like I'm asking you to take a concubine. The idea that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent is outdated." Xian Yaowen put his arm around Hong Yingdong's shoulder. "Brother Hong, you should experience refuting someone and being kicked off the bed."

Have you experienced it?

"Want me to teach you some tips on kneeling on a washboard?"

"Haha, no need."

Sin Yiu-man released Hung Ying-tung, "Let's go eat roast suckling pig, Chef Gan's skills are unparalleled."

"Master Gan from Yung Kee?"

"No, I hired Master Gan from Guangzhou."

The two returned to the campfire, and Master Gan immediately began slicing the pork skin with the first of three cuts. He only sliced ​​the pork skin that had been roasted until it blistered, without any meat or fat, and folded it into small square pieces, which were then plated and served directly.

Eat it plain, without any sauce, to enjoy the crispy and fragrant crust, with a hint of charcoal smokiness and a subtle sweetness of maltose.

While the others ate, Sin Yiu-man, as the host, opened a bottle of Hennessy and a jar of double-distilled rice wine, one Chinese and one Western, and poured them into a tulip-shaped cognac glass and a wine cup respectively. He also squeezed a glass of fresh pear juice for Fok Chi-han.

After saying "Please feel free" to the guests, Sin Yiu-man turned his attention to Fok Chi-han.

As the wine cups and glasses clinked, Sin Yiu-man whispered to Fok Chi-han, "I will write a formal invitation to Mr. Fok tonight, inviting you to visit Taipei. I will send it to the Fok residence first thing tomorrow morning."

"Okay." Huo Zhixian nodded gently.

Do you have a change of clothes here in Hong Kong?

"some."

"The weather in Taipei is a bit different from here. I already know your size. I'll send a telegram to Taipei later and have two sets of clothes made for you."

How did you know?

"I own a garment factory, so measuring sizes by eye is just a basic skill for me."

"Really?"

"Half true, half false."

"Oh." Huo Zhixian smiled slyly, "You know what kind of clothes I like?"

“You and I will both get the answer tomorrow night.” Sin Yiu-man reached out and brushed Huo Zhi-xian’s hair aside. “Remember to bring a novel; there’s less entertainment in Taipei than here.”

"it is good."

Hong Yingdong observed their actions and couldn't understand why Xian Yaowen was arranging a marriage with Huo Baocai. Yes, an arranged marriage. He knew all of Xian Yaowen's women, but he had only attended Zhou Ruoyun's wedding. He had never attended Cen Peipei's wedding, who was the highest-ranking woman among them.

Clearly, whether or not a wedding banquet is held cannot measure a woman's importance in Sin Yiu-man's heart. Zhou Ruoyun's marriage was a political alliance, and Huo Zhixian's will be too.

"Huo Baocai's daughter as a concubine?"

He seemed to be becoming increasingly unfamiliar with "Brother Yaowen".

Guo Biting has been paying close attention to Xian Yaowen, and the idea of ​​"sleeping with Xian Yaowen" is becoming clearer and clearer. She is angry and is willing to do anything that annoys Xian Yaowen.

Guo Biwan is also paying attention to Xian Yaowen. Her thoughts are very different from Guo Biting's. She is considering the interests of the Guo family as well as her own interests.

A chance encounter on a plane led to her sleeping with Xian Yaowu. Clearly, her married life was not happy. The first time was purely out of sexual impulse, but the second and third times involved considerations of self-interest. By the time Xian Yaowu became her sister's fiancé, she was already prepared to end her relationship with him.

She has children, and even though she no longer has feelings for her husband, she doesn't plan to divorce him. She can only find emotional comfort through her lover. After having her first wrong lover, she will correct her mistake and find the right one.

She hoped that the right lover would be Sin Yiu-man.

The second cut involves slicing the pork skin and meat together, leaving a small amount of lean meat underneath, and then cutting it into rectangular slices.

Sin Yiu-man picked up a lotus leaf that had been blanched in boiling water and then cooled in ice water, sandwiched two slices of meat, finely sliced ​​cucumber, pickled shallots, cucumber shreds, and scallion shreds, rolled it up, and handed it to Fok Chi-han.

Huo Zhixian took a bite and held the roll to Xian Yaowen's lips, "You eat some too."

Xian Yaowen paused for a moment, then opened his mouth and bit down. His teeth lightly bit Huo Zhixian's fingers and slid down onto the lotus leaf roll, sawing off a piece and rolling it into his mouth.

Huo Zhixian giggled and took another bite of the roll, giving the impression that she could kiss me.

The dating process can be significantly shortened, which Sin Yiu-man is quite willing to do. There are still many trivial matters in Taipei, and he also plans to finish his Taiwan trip as soon as possible, as time is quite precious.

After unlocking the "you take a bite, I'll take a bite" approach, the next step is to help each other roll the dough. You roll some for me, and I roll some for you—a public display of affection.

As the third cut was made, slicing off all the meat, Huo Zhixian's stomach was almost full, and Xian Yaowen began to fix his burning gaze on her from the opposite direction.

First, there's Guo Biting. San Yan (a nickname) decided she was a troublemaker. Once she entered the Xian family, they would tame her if they could, but if they couldn't, they would set a seven-day rule for her. She loves playing with cars, right? Car accident is the first choice, and chronic poisoning is the second.

Keeping someone who does nothing at home is a nuisance.

then……

"Guo Biwan, you're quite interesting."

Stopping his spying on Guo Biwan, Xian Yaowen handed Huo Zhixian a fork, "Don't eat too much meat, have some salad."

"Ah."

Sin Yiu-man picked up his wine glass, walked to the opposite side of the table in front of Guo Biwan, raised his glass in a toast, and said, "Mrs. Zhao, I'd like to say hello to you."

Guo Biwan raised her glass in return, "Mr. Xian, cheers."

"cheers."

After taking a small sip, Sin Yiu-man placed the cup on the table. "Let's talk in private."

"it is good."

Guo Biwan put down her wine glass and followed Xian Yaowen.

Upon reaching a sheltered spot, Sin Yiu-man stopped, put his arm around Guo Biwan's waist, and pulled her into his embrace. The two locked eyes.

“Just now…” Sin Yiu-man raised his left hand and showed his watch to Guo Biwan, “7 minutes and 25 seconds ago, you gave me a hint, didn’t you?”

Guo Biwan chuckled, "You remember the time so clearly, are you interested in me?"

"Have you completely cut ties with my brother?"

"We agreed last time that this would be the last time."

“Once you start working with me, you can’t have anything to do with my brother anymore, otherwise…” Sin Yiu-man lifted Guo Biwan’s chin, making her look directly at him, “otherwise all your schemes will fall through.”

Guo Biwan winked and said, "Don't worry, I don't plan to play with fire."

Sin Yiu-man kissed Guo Biwan on the lips and said with a faint smile, "Your lips are very soft. Try it out sometime and see if we're compatible."

When is Mr. Xian available?

Sin Yiu-man's arm around her waist landed on Guo Biwan's shapely buttocks. "I've been a bit busy lately. How about we wait until the banquet day and I prepare a wedding dress for you too?"

"Okay, is there a betrothal gift?"

"Yes, 50, it just depends on whether you have the ability to take it."

Guo Biwan threw herself into Xian Yaowen's arms, rested her chin on his shoulder, and whispered in his ear, "50 is too little, you should prepare more."

“You can have as much as you want.” Sin Yiu-man gently stroked Guo Biwan’s hair. “I like smart, ambitious women. Advise your sister to behave herself.”

"I will." (End of Chapter)