After the divorce, he went on a motorcycle trip, and his ex-wife and daughter were filled with regre

a few days later.

In the western suburbs of Hanzhou, there is a secluded private mountain villa.

As night deepened, the most luxurious VIP suite in the heart of the resort was brightly lit and filled with a lively atmosphere.

The huge mahogany round table was filled with all kinds of delicacies.

Jiang Ye sat in the main seat, with Lei Heng on his left and Zhou Lianqiang, who was beaming and full of energy, on his right.

"Master Jiang! This glass of wine is a toast to you from Zhou Lianqiang!"

Zhou Lianqiang picked up a full glass of 53-proof Moutai, stood up, and spoke with undisguised excitement and gratitude.

"The preliminary procedures for that overseas deep-water port project have all been completed! That 10% equity stake is practically a gold mine falling from the sky!"

Zhou Lianqiang tilted his head back, downed the strong liquor in his glass in one gulp, wiped his mouth, and his eyes were a little red.

"Master Jiang, I, Zhou Lianqiang, am a rough man and not good at sweet talk. But you gave my brothers a clear path to clean up their act and get back on their feet. I, Zhou Lianqiang, will remember this kindness for the rest of my life!"

Jiang Ye smiled slightly, picked up the teacup in front of him, and took a small sip.

"Brother Zhou, sit down and let's talk."

Jiang Ye pressed his hand down, his tone calm yet exuding the composure of someone in a superior position.

"In the business world, mutual benefit is key. Although the overseas port project is highly profitable, the local power structure is complex and includes all sorts of people. Capital alone cannot control the situation."

"The reason I let you invest is because I value your group of brave and hardworking brothers. In the future, we'll need your personal attention to ensure port security and maintain stability in the surrounding areas. This is a powerful alliance where everyone benefits."

Hearing Jiang Ye's words, Zhou Lianqiang admired him even more.

This young financial tycoon not only possesses extraordinary abilities but also operates with meticulous care, calculating the value of every individual so that people are willing to work for him.

"Don't worry, Mr. Jiang! As long as I, Zhou Lianqiang, am here, not even a troublesome fly will be able to get into that overseas port!" Zhou Lianqiang patted his chest and loudly guaranteed.

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

The atmosphere in the private room became increasingly harmonious.

Zhou Lianqiang was slightly tipsy. He put down his glass, leaned closer to Jiang Ye, lowered his voice, and his expression became somewhat mysterious.

"Mr. Jiang, I have some news here. I wonder if you'd be interested?"

Zhou Lianqiang took out a cigar, and Lei Heng immediately lit it for him with great insight.

"Oh? What news?" Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow.

Zhou Lianqiang took a deep drag on his cigar and exhaled a thick cloud of smoke.

"I have a few brothers who specialize in running shady and illegal businesses overseas. A couple of days ago, they inadvertently revealed some top-secret information to me."

"Wang Sizhe, the eldest son of the Wang family in Yanjing, has been having a really bad time lately!"

Upon hearing the name "Wang Sizhe," Jiang Ye's eyes instantly sharpened, and his previously languid posture straightened slightly.

"Go on," Jiang Ye said coldly.

Zhou Lianqiang chuckled, his tone revealing a hint of schadenfreude.

"That kid spent 5 billion to buy a piece of worthless land at the Hanzhou land auction. This has been widely known in Beijing circles for a while now, making the Wang family a laughingstock!"

"Because of this 5 billion yuan tied up, the Wang family's finances are now extremely strained, and several major projects have been halted. I heard that the Wang family patriarch was so angry he almost had a stroke, and he calls Wang Sizhe into his study every day to berate him, even threatening to strip him of his inheritance rights!"

Zhou Lianqiang flicked his cigarette ash, his eyes gleaming with gossip.

"This young master Wang has been pampered since childhood; he's never experienced such grievances and pressure. Under immense mental stress, he's developed a severe gambling addiction!"

"Gambling addiction?" Lei Heng, listening from the side, widened his eyes. "This bastard's got some nerve! His family's almost bankrupt, and he still has the mind to gamble?"

"He's desperate to win back his losses!"

Zhou Lianqiang sneered and continued:

"Currently, Wang Sizhe is indulging in a top-of-the-line luxury underground gambling cruise ship anchored in international waters. The stakes there are extremely high; the turnover in one night is calculated in hundreds of millions."

"Moreover, this kid's been incredibly lucky these past few days, winning for days on end! He's already won over ten million!"

"My men say Wang Sizhe is currently in a state of extreme arrogance and madness. On the cruise ship, he boasted that he was possessed by the God of Gamblers and would not only win back the 5 billion he swindled in Hanzhou, but also make Mr. Jiang pay dearly with interest!"

Upon hearing this news...

Jiang Ye's eyes narrowed sharply.

Wang Sizhe.

This reckless, foolish clown is asking for trouble.

He publicly confessed his feelings to Xia Yu in Yanjing, attempting to control her with his resources; in Hanzhou, he secretly colluded with Zhao Mingyuan to cut off the funding chain of Yunding Town, almost driving Xia Yu to the brink of despair.

Jiang Ye had always kept this score in mind, but he had never found a way to deliver a fatal blow.

Now, the opportunity has come knocking on our door!

You choose the path to heaven but refuse to take it, while you insist on seeking refuge in the gates of hell when there are none available!

Since you want to gamble, then I'll gamble big with you!

"Old Lei."

Jiang Ye turned his head and looked at Lei Heng.

"Immediately utilize our overseas underground gambling network to find out the details of that cruise ship on the high seas."

"I want to get a few people involved in the top-tier VIP gaming room on that cruise ship."

Lei Heng was startled and immediately understood what the boss meant.

"Boss, you mean...?"

"Find a few world-class con artists, and pair them with a few top psychology masters."

Jiang Ye's fingers tapped lightly on the table, each word exuding a suffocating calculation and murderous intent.

"Tell them not to beat him right away."

"Play hard to get."

"Let him win first, let him taste the sweetness. Amplify his greed and gambler's mentality to the extreme of losing his rationality!"

"I want him to feel like he's the master of the world, that he can conquer it all!"

"Then, at the climax, he kills her with a single blow!"

Listening to Jiang Ye's swift and flawless hunting plan.

Zhou Lianqiang, sitting opposite him, was so shocked that his jaw almost dropped.

Having been in the underworld for so many years, he had witnessed countless ruthless methods. However, he had never seen a scheme like Jiang Ye's—a scheme that killed without shedding blood, completely destroying a person psychologically and financially!

This is absolutely outrageous!

"Master Jiang, this... this top-tier VIP session on the international cruise ship has extremely high entry requirements."

Zhou Lianqiang swallowed hard and gave a somewhat hesitant reminder.

"To infiltrate our people and control the entire betting game, we'd need to smooth things over with countless connections; the security deposit alone would probably be an astronomical figure!"

Lei Heng nodded with some concern.

"Yes, boss. For a scheme of this caliber, the cruise ship takes a huge cut, and security is extremely tight. If we want to set up a scheme, we need at least 200 million in deposit to get a ticket and control."

"Are we really going to throw in two hundred million? What if something goes wrong along the way...?"

Seeing the worried expressions on their faces.

Jiang Ye suddenly laughed.

"Two hundred million?"

"Old Lei, you've been with me for so long, how come your vision is still so narrow?"

"If we're going to play, let's go big. I can afford it!"

"Besides, this is a golden opportunity; maybe we can make a fortune!"

"Get it done right now! Money's not an issue, I want results!"

Jiang Ye's domineering command instantly dispelled all of Lei Heng and Zhou Lianqiang's concerns.

The two exchanged a glance, their eyes simultaneously igniting with a fervent fighting spirit.

Working for a boss who treats money like dirt and has all sorts of connections is incredibly exciting!

"Yes, boss! I'll arrange it right away!"

Lei Heng suddenly stood up and loudly accepted the order.

A massive manhunt targeting the eldest son of the Wang family in Yanjing has officially begun in this secluded mountain villa on the western outskirts of Hanzhou!

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