Feng Shui Secrets of the Entertainment Industry

"Why!"

Lu Zhiping took a deep breath and drank the water.

"You madman, take his pulse and see how he is!"

"That's what Fatty Lin said."

"Um!"

I grabbed Lu Zhiping's wrist and said after a moment, "It's alright!"

"Old Lu, the curse may be lifted, but the matter isn't over yet. If the person who cast the curse on you isn't satisfied and casts it on you again, you'll suffer again!" Fatty Lin said, patting Lu Zhiping on the shoulder.

"What should we do then?" Lu Zhiping swallowed hard and asked.

"It's easy. I have a peace talisman here. You can carry it with you and you won't have to worry about anyone casting spells on you. If someone tries to use evil magic on you, the peace talisman can protect you!" Fatty Lin said.

"How much is one ticket?" Lu Zhiping asked.

"The materials used to make talismans vary, and the prices differ. The cheapest is 50,000, and the most expensive is a million. Which one do you want?" Fatty Lin asked.

"Two hundred thousand, I guess!"

After thinking it over, Lu Zhiping chose a mid-range option.

"No problem!" Fatty Lin smiled and added, "Old Lu, let me give you one more piece of advice: the curse has been lifted, but the karmic debt remains. Although you didn't say it, I know you have a good understanding of the person who cast the curse on you. You'd better reconcile with that person!"

"Your curse has been lifted; the other party could sense it!"

"If she tries anything against you again, the amulet can certainly protect you, but each amulet costs 200,000 yuan, which isn't cheap. How many amulets are you planning to buy as a precaution?"

"There are only those who steal for a thousand days, not those who guard against thieves for a thousand days. Don't you think that makes sense?"

"Yes!" Lu Zhiping sighed and said, "Master Lin, you're doing this for my own good. I know what to do!"

"That's good!" Fatty Lin nodded and didn't try to persuade him any further.

We've said everything we needed to say, and we've done our utmost.

Otherwise, we can sell talismans the next time that person casts a curse.

After seeing Lu Zhiping off, we spent another day in Shanghai before returning to Hong Kong Island.

It was already evening when we returned to Hong Kong Island, but we still rushed to the mansion of gambling tycoon Lui in Repulse Bay.

"Boss, Thirteen and the other two didn't even go home; they came straight here after getting off the plane!"

Upon meeting Stanley Ho, his fourth wife immediately spoke up for us.

"That's so thoughtful!"

Gambling King Lu was fairly satisfied with the performance of the three of us.

"Boss, there's nothing seriously wrong with my health. Just take my medication on time!"

After taking his pulse, I gave my diagnosis.

The gambling king's body is now riddled with holes and can only be repaired as much as possible.

He is able to live for two reasons: first, he is blessed with a life-extending treatment, and second, he is rich. The brain-boosting injection he receives every day costs eighty to ninety thousand yuan, and with other medical treatments, he spends more than a million yuan every day.

Lui, the gambling king, demonstrated through his own experience just how powerful money can be.

After leaving Lui's bedroom, Fourth Wife called us to her office.

"What you did in Shanghai has spread throughout Hong Kong. So, do you need me to lend you a hand?"

After sitting down, Fourth Aunt asked with a smile.

"Sister Ling, you don't need to lift a finger. I can handle this myself with just a little effort!" Fatty Lin said with a smile, making a slapping gesture.

"You need to change your temper. If you want to get rid of someone, we have plenty of ways to do it. There's no need to do this!" Fourth Wife advised.

"Sister Ling, I was so angry at the time, I couldn't hold back!"

Fatty Lin feigned disappointment.

"Alright, stop pretending in front of me. I know you better than anyone!" Fourth Aunt pointed at Fatty Lin and said, "I've called you all here today because I have something to discuss with you!"

"Sister Ling, if it's a matter of metaphysics, we have no problem. But if it's a matter of business, we can't offer any advice!" Fatty Lin said.

"It's not some kind of mystical art!"

Fourth Wife shook her head, thought for a moment, and then said, "It doesn't have much to do with business!"

"What is it?" I asked curiously.

"It's related to people!"

Fourth Aunt tapped the table thoughtfully and said, "You all followed Third Master in the capital and met quite a few important figures. I have a question I'd like to discuss with you!"

"Fourth Aunt, what are you saying?" We straightened up, realizing that the matter was related to the mainland.

"A couple of days ago, someone from Shanghai came over and visited our casino to see how it operates. He asked some questions and even suggested that I invest in their business. I can't decide whether to do it or not!" Fourth Wife said.

"Sister Ling, we didn't understand what you said!" Fatty Lin said, somewhat confused.

"Why!"

Fourth Aunt sighed, thought for a moment, and said, "Let me put it this way: many industries in the mainland need reform, such as chess and card game associations!"

"After reform, these associations will be corporatized and responsible for their own profits and losses!"

"Some people come to learn from our experience, wanting to learn how we operate, and some even invite us to join them and help them with their operations!"

"Someone from Shanghai?" Fatty Lin looked at Fourth Aunt with suspicion.

"The former chairman of the Shanghai club!" Fourth Aunt said.

"A distant relative!"

After saying that, Fourth Wife added another sentence.

"Sister Ling, he came here to learn from us. He's not here to try and legally run a gambling operation, is he?" I asked.

"Yes!" Fourth Wife nodded.

"hey-hey!"

Lin the Fatty and I both smiled when we heard that.

"What are you two laughing at?" Fourth Aunt was a little confused by our laughter.

"Sister Ling, it's clearly written in Journey to the West that all the monsters without powerful backers were killed by Sun Wukong, while those with powerful backers were taken away. If you do this kind of thing in mainland China, and it really comes to a head one day, who will be the one in trouble?" I asked rhetorically.

Fourth Wife's expression changed, and she fell silent.

"Sister Ling, let him come to learn from us. We should share everything we can with him. But remember one thing: never invest in us or help us turn the company into a corporation. We should just provide the scriptures and not do anything else. The mainland is not so easy to break into. Hong Kong is our home!" I earnestly advised.

"Thirteen, I understand!"

After I pointed it out, Fourth Aunt nodded thoughtfully.

I must say, the other party's approach was excellent, truly brilliant.

Since then, various chess and card game competitions have sprung up all over mainland China.

Such as bridge competitions, such as Texas Hold'em competitions.

The competition looks legitimate and doesn't involve gambling, but the registration fee is quite high, at 1000.

That's not the key point. The key point is that if you are eliminated, you can re-register, and each person can register a maximum of ten times.

Finally, 30% to 40% of the registration fee will be used as prize money for the champion, runner-up, and third-place winners.

Of the remaining 60% to 70%, 10% to 20% is used for hosting the event, and the remaining 50% or so is basically taken away by the organizers, legally taken away.

You taste, you taste carefully.

Isn't this kind of competition just gambling disguised as legality?

That's not the key point. The key point is that from the provincial level down to the city level, and then to the county level, these kinds of competitions can be held hundreds of times a year.

The benefits involved are not hard to imagine.