Hong Kong variety show: I Am a Tycoon

Chapter 133 Knowing one's own weaknesses

Two o'clock in the afternoon of the second day.

The Xiangjiang Ferry Pier was bustling with activity, and the cars parked in the pier's parking lot were mostly BMWs, with Bentleys, Rolls-Royces, and all sorts of sports cars also frequently seen.

The gamblers were arranged to board yachts and transported to Macau. Upon arrival in Macau, they were picked up and dropped off by Mercedes-Benz.

The Hung Hing members stationed at the pier were all dressed in suits and ties, standing on the pier with smiles on their faces, welcoming the guests they had contacted. Because many people were involved, they all greeted the guests with a sense of ownership and responsibility.

Chen Jiajun was very satisfied with this scene.

Chan Ka-Chun named Hung Hing's three casinos in Hong Kong Diamond Hall, Evergreen Hall, and Galaxy Hall respectively.

The Diamond Hall features a giant dragon made of crystal as soon as you enter, along with colorful rhinestone ornaments, which is truly breathtaking.

Hengsheng Hall, meaning "the sun never sets," is a gambling hall where there is no concept of time.

The Galaxy Hall features a large fountain in the center of the casino and a massive crystal chandelier.

Even the wealthy elites of Hong Kong and Macau would be amazed by the extravagant and bold design of these three casinos, and those inside would be mesmerized by their vibrant colors.

Both the legitimate and criminal elements in the two places sent numerous flower baskets.

As soon as Chen Jiajun and the leaders of Hung Hing entered the Pu Jing Hotel, they were surrounded by a group of reporters.

"Mr. Chen, I heard that the decoration of the casino cost over 100 million. How do you plan to recoup your costs?"

Chen Jiajun said as he walked:

"Our casino primarily caters to social elites from Southeast Asia. I want our customers to experience a super VIP treatment, so we spare no expense in investing to give them a royal experience. In the future, we will further increase our investment."

"I've heard that the funds mainly come from Hong Kong triads. Is that true?"

Chen Jiajun glanced at the reporter who asked the question and said with a smile, "These are all unfounded rumors."

Upon hearing this, the young demon slaves quickly formed a human wall to block the reporters from the outside, in order to prevent them from asking all sorts of difficult questions.

Step into the casino.

"Ah Jun, you did a great job!"

Macau casino tycoon He Xin, dressed in a suit and tie with his hair slicked back, had a big smile on his face.

The money earned from exchanging chips all went into an account set up by SJM Holdings specifically for Hung Hing Casino.

Before Hung Hing's three casinos were established, the peak daily turnover of SJM Holdings was only 2 million!
Since Chen Jiajun arrived, the daily turnover of these three casinos alone has reached 3 million!
How could He Xinneng not be happy?

The so-called daily turnover of chips refers to the total number of chips exchanged for cash in a single day, not that the casino makes hundreds of millions of dollars in a single day.

In Macau, casino chips can be used as currency. There are even many shops that buy stolen SJM chips at half price and then resell them to other gamblers at 70-80% of the original price.

Therefore, many gamblers don't rush to exchange their winnings for cash; they can even use the chips to pay at tea restaurants.

While chips and cash don't have much impact on gamblers, it's a completely different story for SJM Holdings. Cash stays in a bank account for a day, and the bank has to pay interest for that day. Moreover, this money can't just stay for one day.

"Brother Xin, thank you for your support!"

Chen Jiajun grasped He Xin's hand and smiled warmly.

Next, under the guidance of the feng shui master, Chen Jiajun led the Hung Hing FIT members in a brief ceremony to thank the gods.

After cutting open a piece of roast pork, Chen Jiajun handed the knife to Uncle Xing and asked him to do it for him.

At this moment, the casino was ablaze with starlight and bustling with activity.

The host, holding a microphone, guided the gamblers into the casino, but all the gamblers looked at the gambling king, He Xin.

The reason is simple: the very first table and the very first game at the opening of a casino must be set up and bet by a VIP of high standing, as it is an honor.

Every year during the Lunar New Year, He Xin would always invite the Governor to open the table and place bets at the Pujiang Casino.

Chen Jiajun smiled at He Xin and said, "Brother Xin, the first round today is definitely yours."

It is an honor to be asked to place the first bet.

He Xin puffed on his cigar and fiddled with the chips in his hand. He glanced at the gamblers in the Diamond Hall, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "For the first round, I'm honored that Boss A-Jun thinks highly of me! Everyone, let me bring you good luck. I'll kill the banker in the first round!"

The surrounding gamblers were drawn to the peak of the atmosphere!
"it is good!"

"The gambling king is on the move! Kill the bookie!"

"Kill the dealer!"

Chen Jiajun found it amusing to watch from the sidelines.

He Xin threw the chips toward the "Player" position and said to the dealer, "Ten thousand coins for Player."

The pretty female dealer drew cards from the dealer, dealing the first card to He Xin and the second to herself. After two rounds of dealing, the gamblers all crowded around He Xin's back, wanting to see how many points He Xin would get in this first round.

He Xin calmly flipped the two cards over, revealing his bottom card, and said casually, "No need to push, I'll flip it over so you can see it more clearly." "Five of Clubs, Three of Hearts, Eight!!"

"Kill the dealer!"

"Open the cards!"

"open!"

Many gamblers disregarded their image and shouted wildly at the female dealer.

The female dealer reveals the cards in front of her:

"Player gets 8 points, Banker gets 6 points, Player wins."

The dealer smiled and announced the winner, pushing his own 100,000 yuan chips, along with He Xin's chips, towards the other side.

The gamblers won the first round and immediately applauded excitedly!

"Good luck!"

"Gambling King Baccarat!"

"Brother Xin, Brother Xin, help me place a bet!"

He Xin exhaled a puff of his cigar, stood up, and smiled at the gamblers around him, saying, "Everyone, I've shown you the way, so please take your seats!"

"Following the lead, three hundred thousand!"

"Fifty thousand, and I'll go with the idler!"

"idle!"

More than a dozen gamblers immediately occupied the gambling table, and the seat that He Xin had just sat in even caused two gamblers to fight over it.

Gamblers live a life of debauchery, forgetting the passage of time. In pursuit of momentary thrills, they release more dopamine, challenging the rules and ultimately meeting their demise. In reality, what they are challenging is not any so-called rule, but human nature itself.

All the baseness of human nature is displayed here in a raw and direct way.

He Xin and Chen Jiajun patrolled the casino, their faces beaming with undisguised smiles.

After making his rounds, He Xin breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Don't worry, there are no gambling experts among the gamblers."

Chen Jiajun said softly, "Even if there are skilled gamblers, there are eight decks of cards in the dealer's machine, and there are also eight decks of cards on the left side of the table. If things don't go well, they can clear the chips off the gamblers' tables at any time."

Casino owners are most afraid of skilled gamblers coming to gamble and cheat, as well as those who cheat.

Gambling expert Chen Jiajun isn't afraid, after all, even gambling experts get a cut from his winnings.

What he fears are cheaters, but with Old Evil in charge, even the king of cheaters will be exposed.

He Xin patted Chen Jiajun on the shoulder heavily: "In my memory, the Pujiang Casino has never been so lively. Thank you."

"Thanks to your unwavering support, Brother Xin." Chen Jiajun maintained his smile.

He Xin then said solemnly, "I plan to promote your model to other hall masters, but don't worry, your terms will definitely be the most favorable."

"It's alright. Once the model is innovated, it's bound to be copied by other casinos. But in the future, could you give me a discount on hotel room rates?"

Chen Jiajun was quite magnanimous about this, after all, it wasn't his decision to run the Pujiang Casino.

"No problem, are there any other conditions?" He Xin asked immediately.

After a moment's thought, Chen Jiajun immediately said, "I want to take over the street-front shops on the first floor of the hotel and open an arcade with arcade games and slot machines."

"Sure! If there's anything else, just let me know!" He Xin said with a smile.

Chen Jiajun shook his head and said with a smile, "One should not be greedy."

One should not be greedy.

He Xin never expected to hear such an answer from Chen Jiajun: "When you're done with your work these next few days, bring your woman to my house as a guest."

Today happens to be the weekend, and Guan Jiahui has no classes. She's been clamoring to come to Macau to see the sights, so Chen Jiajun naturally brought her along.

"Definitely. I have nowhere else to go in Haojiang. Just don't find me annoying, Brother Xin."

Chen Jiajun took a puff of his cigar and gave a well-behaved smile.

He is very greedy.

Chen Jiajun is well aware of his weaknesses, hehe.

He knew that in the small territory of Haojiang, if he wanted to obtain a gambling license for himself, not to mention the possibility of doing so, even if he managed to get the license through great difficulty, he would definitely be targeted by He Xin at every turn.

Therefore, his current obedient demeanor is aimed at cooperating well with He Xin and reaping the benefits.

(End of this chapter)