Game within game: chess player

"The gambling halls on the second floor are basically million-level, 500-million-level, tens-of-million or even billion-level..." Feng Liping introduced in a low voice next to Ye Fang, asking Ye Fang to take a look at the high-end casinos in Lisboa. Can have a preliminary understanding.

Shen Congwen listened to Feng Liping's introduction without saying a word, with a vague smile hanging on his lips. Quan Yong'an, who was sitting next to him, looked at Feng Liping and Ye Fang with a gloomy look. He was sure to win or lose [-] million yuan this night. It would make Shen Congwen have opinions about him, so Quan Yongan secretly hated Ye Fang.

"I see that each gambling hall has a different name. What's going on?" Ye Fang asked, pointing to some gambling halls with extremely luxurious private rooms.

"It's like this. These gambling halls are rented to some wealthy people in Haojiang, Xiangjiang and Southeast Asia. Occasionally they will bring their friends over to play, and other people who play in this gambling hall will also share the profits with them." Feng Liping introduced.

Ye Fang nodded and said suddenly, "It turns out that casinos can still play like this. This is equivalent to renting out a stall in a shopping mall."

"That's almost the meaning." Feng Liping replied respectfully, "But that little bit of profit is dispensable for these rich people. It is more of a status symbol."

"Stall fee?!" Shen Congwen couldn't help but discount Ye Fang's feelings. Shen Congwen still subjectively believed that the two hundred million yuan was just a matter of luck for Ye Fang.

"Mr. Ye, if you are interested, you can rent a room here and I will give you a discount." Shen Congwen said deliberately.

Ye Fang shook his head and said calmly, "It's just that the gambling hall is too small."

"Just blow it!" Quan Yongan said to himself. Even though Quan Yong'an felt the aura emanating from Su Long and Leng Chuan, he thought that Ye Fang was just a rich second generation from the mainland. He just won the bet tonight due to unlucky luck and was invited by Shen Congwen.

"Mr. Ye, please!" Although Shen Congwen was no longer interested in Ye Fang, he still had to find a way to get Ye Fang to spit out the two hundred million, otherwise the entire casino would suffer a huge loss tonight.

Several people came to a super luxurious gambling hall. This gambling hall is the private gambling hall of the He family. The decoration inside is also extremely luxurious, covering an area of ​​more than [-] square meters. In addition to gaming tables, sofas, and bars, the entire gambling hall even has desks and conference rooms, where Shen Congwen occasionally works and receives some VIP customers. Shen Congwen and Ye Fang were seated as guests and hosts respectively. It was also the first time for Miao Qianqian to enter such a luxurious room covered with gold foil. She couldn't help but be suppressed by the aura of the whole room and did not dare to say a word.

Su Long and Leng Chuan stood aside expressionlessly, looking coldly at Shen Congwen and Quan Yongan in the room. The two hundred million chips were still tightly held in Leng Chuan's hands.

Feng Liping stood respectfully on the side of the sofa, like Ye Fang's personal butler, while Quan Yong'an, who was also standing at this time, looked at Ye Fang indifferently.

Shen Congwen and Ye Fang talked indifferently. Shen Congwen tried his best to test Ye Fang's background. Ye Fang just said that he was traveling to Macau and was just doing some small business in the mainland.

"Mr. Ye, this room is the gambling hall of Mr. He, the king of gambling. People from outside usually have to pay 50 in advance to gamble. It is very popular. Are you interested in gambling here?" Shen Congwen asked with a smile.

Ye Fang got up and walked around the entire casino. Shen Congwen, Quan Yongan and Feng Liping's eyes were always wandering around Ye Fang. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Shen Congwen didn't want Ye Fang to take the two hundred million out of Lisboa smoothly. , try every means to provoke Ye Fang to make another bet. Now Feng Liping does not want Ye Fang to fall into the trap of provoking generals, both publicly and privately, because he knows very well that both Shen Congwen and Quan Yongan are masters of gambling. It is not easy for Ye Fang, a rookie level, to use some tricks. Ye Fang's two hundred million were wiped out in an instant.

Ye Fang walked around and came to Shen Congwen, and said calmly, "There is a trading principle in the stock market, which is called taking profits. The most taboo thing after taking profits is to impulsively buy stocks in industries that you are not familiar with, because you accidentally make a profit. Will take it back."

Feng Liping secretly gave Ye Fang a thumbs up. The reason why casino gamblers lose is because they don't understand the principle of quitting when they are good. They want to win even after they win, and in the end lose even their underpants.

"What, don't you dare?" Quan Yong'an deliberately used provocation again.

Ye Fang looked back at Quan Yongan and said with a smile, "You provoke me? That's a trick only children play."

"Mr. Shen, we have been chatting for a long time. Thank you for your kind invitation. It is already very late. I am going back to the room to rest now." Ye Fang said with a smile.

"You're welcome, I hope you have a good time in Lisboa." Shen Congwen stopped Quan Yongan's further provocation with his eyes, and then said to Ye Fang in a calm tone.

"Thank you, Mr. Shen." After saying that, Ye Fang pulled Miao Qianqian and left the casino. Feng Liping on the side nodded gently to Shen Congwen, and then followed Ye Fang out.

Looking at Ye Fang's leaving back, Quan Yong'an said anxiously, "Boss, I can keep him. That's 2000 million, not [-] million. If Mr. He knows about what happened tonight..."

"I will explain to Mr. He. The money exported can only be won back at the gambling table. This is related to the credibility of the Lisboa Casino. Do you understand?" Shen Congwen said solemnly.

"I understand." Although Quan Yongan lowered his head and agreed, the fierce look in the corner of his eyes flashed away.

Ye Fang and Miao Qianqian, who had already walked out of the casino at this time, looked relaxed, especially Miao Qianqian who was planning to go to Haojiang Night Market to eat delicious food. She heard that Haojiang snacks are excellent.

"Liping, come with us." Ye Fang said.

Feng Liping shook his head and said, "I haven't finished what you asked me to do, so I won't go with you. Mr. Ye also needs a step to speak." Then Ye Fang and Feng Liping walked aside, and Feng Liping said in a deep voice, "Ye Sir, it's better for you to keep a low profile these days, and try not to leave the casino unless you have nothing to do. This casino has a very mixed staff, and there are even many underworld societies that specially send people to keep an eye on some people who win money, and look for opportunities to blackmail them after they leave the casino. The place on the first floor is watched by Quan Yongan. This Korean has a very small mind and a small structure. From what I know about him, he will never let you leave Haojiang smoothly with [-] million yuan."

Ye Fang replied calmly, "I can see that Quan Yongan doesn't seem to be getting along with you."

Feng Liping nodded and said, "Originally, I had a chance to compete for the first-floor casino manager, but Quan Yongan was squeezed out because Quan Yongan was a gambling expert recruited from South Korea by Shen Congwen, so he always felt that my existence was Threaten his position."

"Okay, I understand. I will be careful. If the investigation does not go well, you don't need to give me tomorrow night. You can give me a few more days." Ye Fang said.

Who knew that after Feng Liping heard what Ye Fang said, he directly said, "If you can't even handle this matter, how can you have the dignity to do big things for you in the future?"

Ye Fang looked at Feng Liping with satisfaction and nodded and said, "I now realize that Shen Congwen is useless and you may be his biggest mistake, but I also want to thank Shen Congwen for leaving you to me."

After hearing Ye Fang's words, Feng Liping just nodded, then turned and left.

At least so far Ye Fang is still very satisfied with Feng Liping's performance. With such a person in the Lisboa Casino, he at least knows where the enemy's cold arrows will come from. Ye Fang waved Su Long over and whispered a few words to him in a low voice. Su Long nodded and retreated, turning around and leaving with Leng Chuan.

"Qianqian, let's go, I'll take you to eat delicious food." Ye Fang said to Miao Qianqian.

"Okay." Miao Qianqian happily took Ye Fang's arm and walked outside. After walking for a while, she raised her head and asked Ye Fang, "Brother Long, aren't they together?"

"They have their own business, let's go." Ye Fang and Miao Qianqian walked out of the Lisboa Casino while laughing.

When Ye Fang walked out of the casino, the first person to receive the news was Quan Yongan. After hearing the report from his subordinates in his office, Quan Yongan showed a sneer at the corner of his mouth and said, "This is the first time I have seen someone who just won two There are hundreds of millions of people who dare to go out at night."

"Brother Quan, what should we do?" one of his subordinates asked.

"Bring them to me and kidnap them for a ransom of [-] million!" Quan Yong'an said and emphasized, "You have to act fast. If such a fat sheep escapes, the entire Haojiang underworld will go crazy."

"Yes!" All his men immediately ran out after receiving the order.

Someone else also received the news. This person was from the largest local club in Haojiang, 14K. The person who tipped off the news was a younger brother who worked as a mascot for 14K at the Lisboa Casino.

"Die Ma Zai" is a unique intermediary and service occupation in Lisboa Casino. They receive gamblers in hotels or docks and station areas, provide them with food, clothing, housing and transportation services, and then send the gamblers to their own casinos. In gambling, a bonus fee is charged according to the amount of the gambler's bet. Because gamblers are their financial backers, the service provided by "Die Ma Zai" is particularly good, not only arranging for the gamblers' food, accommodation, and entertainment, but also protecting their safety.

In 1988, gambling king Ho Hong-sheng took the lead in opening up the "Die Ma Zai" business in his casino, allowing local gangs to intervene in the operation of the casino and get a share of the profits. In the early 90s, the Haojiang gang had a series of fights over the gambling halls of the Lisboa Casino. In the end, Yin Guoju, nicknamed Bengya Ju in the world, obtained the agency rights for some of the gambling halls of the Lisboa Casino.

When Ye Fang first arrived in Lisboa, he did not come in through the Die Ma Zai business, so he did not enjoy the 14K 24-hour protection business. When the younger brother of the folding horse boy learned that Ye Fang had won 10 million yuan in the Lisboa Casino with [-] yuan, he immediately told his elder brother Beng Yaju about it. Bengyaju is engaged in all kinds of businesses except drugs. How could he let go of such a convenient business.

After confirming that Ye Fang walked out of the Lisboa Casino, a group of thugs were immediately gathered to prepare an ambush. Of course, it was not only the 14K society that took a fancy to Ye Fang, a fat sheep, but there were also several small societies that were also looking for opportunities to get a piece of the pie.

Ye Fang naturally didn't know that he had been spotted by so many wolves, so he led Miao Qianqian straight to the Ruins of St. Paul's. In addition to visiting landmark attractions, more importantly, there are many night markets and snack streets around there. Miao Qianqian has made a complete travel guide.

When the two took a taxi to this area, it was the busiest time. Ye Fang and Miao Qianqian walked on the streets and felt the unique Portuguese-style buildings in Haojiang. Looking at the tourists and various snack stalls coming and going in the street, and smelling the aroma of various delicacies, Ye Fang couldn't help but sigh, "The smell of fireworks in the world is the most soothing to ordinary people's hearts. Even if the road is uneven, people will return every day."

"What does this mean?" Miao Qianqian asked as she bought an egg tart and ate it.

"Only the lively smell of fireworks in the world can soothe the souls of mortals. Even if there are bumpy roads, there are people who are waiting for them to come back every day." When Ye Fang said this, tears suddenly appeared in his eyes, and something suddenly appeared in his mind. He looked at Xiaozhuang's face, and then murmured, "It's just that I don't have anyone waiting for me to go home anymore."

Miao Qianqian seemed to feel Ye Fang's emotional changes. This was also a rare moment for Ye Fang to reveal his emotions in front of others. Miao Qianqian asked, "Boss, what's wrong with you?"

"I'm fine." Ye Fang pushed back the tears in his eyes, and then said, "Stop calling me boss, boss. If no one else is around, just call me Brother Ye."

"Yes, Brother Ye, Brother Ye!" Miao Qianqian knew that this was a further step in her relationship with Ye Fang.

"Let's go over there and have a look." Miao Qianqian took Ye Fang's hand and walked towards the next alley stall, like a common couple on the street.

Ye Fang smiled at the corner of his mouth and let Miao Qianqian hold his hand and drag him forward. Then he saw a few figures following him out of the corner of his eye, and pretended not to notice and continued walking forward.

Although it was already past ten o'clock, there were still many tourists on the street. Ye Fang and Miao Qianqian walked for more than an hour, visited the Ruins of St. Paul's, and ate all the street snacks in St. Paul's. Miao Qianqian's belly was bulging after eating. of.

"Brother Ye, I'm tired, let's go back." Miao Qianqian said with a yawn.

"Okay, let's go to the roadside in front and find a place where we can take a taxi." Ye Fang looked at the dark block in front with a smile and said, "We'll reach the roadside just across the road. We should be able to get a taxi."

"It's so dark over there." Miao Qianqian said, looking at the dark alley.

"It's okay, just walk through and you'll be there. It's very close. Besides, I'm here." Ye Fang said nonchalantly.

"Yeah, okay." Miao Qianqian felt relieved when Ye Fang said this.

Ye Fang and Miao Qianqian were walking and chatting, talking about Miao Qianqian's future plans and development, whether she wanted to make a TV series or a movie. Miao Qianqian did not regard Ye Fang as her boss at this time, but as her eldest brother.

When they were about to exit the alley about ten meters ahead, several figures suddenly appeared in front of them, all holding long knives in their hands. Miao Qianqian was so frightened that she froze on the spot with an "ah" sound. When Ye Fang turned around, there were more than a dozen people slowly walking out behind him. Miao Qianqian's face turned pale and she said, "Brother Ye, have we been robbed?"

"Robbery?!" Ye Fang shook his head and said with a smile, "It shouldn't just be robbery, but also kidnapping, right?"

"This brother is very familiar with our business!" the leading masked man said coldly.

"Is Quan Yong'an just sending you losers?" Ye Fang said suddenly.

These dozen people obviously did not expect Ye Fang to name Quan Yongan all of a sudden. They were stunned on the spot for a moment. The leading man quickly said, "What Quan Yongan, I don't know him."

"Do you dare to do it or not?" Ye Fang sarcastically said.

"Damn, you're so arrogant, brothers, come on! You catch the man, I'll take care of the woman!"

The leading man waved his hand in a cool way, and more than a dozen people in the alley immediately surrounded Ye Fang and Miao Qianqian...