Thirty million!
Ling Chen was truly shocked by this figure.
If it were just a few million, he wouldn’t care at all. Jiang Hao and his crew had controlled the underworld in East Sea City for so ti now, and pulling together a few million was easily feasible. However, thirty million was equivalent to all of Jiang Hao’s current assets.
Whether it was Jiang Hao or Zhao Zhengxiong, they operated many storefronts and needed a large amount of capital for turnover. It was already not easy to pull out a few million, so thirty million was undoubtedly a challenging problem.
According to Hu Fei, the thirty million was only for the cost of purchasing equipnt, and it did not even include labor and venue costs. If all were counted together, it might be about forty million.
Ling Chen touched his nose, staring blankly at the instant noodles in front of him.
Thirty million, where to get that!
There was not no solution, as long as he asked Nanrong Wanqing for help, she would definitely not refuse. However, unless absolutely necessary, Ling Chen did not want to seek help from Nanrong Wanqing for this matter, as it would only make him appear incompetent as a man.
"Fatso, you’re always full of bad ideas, do you have any good solutions?" After a lot of thinking, Ling Chen finally had to ask Hu Fei for help. This guy had wide connections and might be able to find a way to make money quickly.
Hu Fei’s eyes lit up, and he chuckled: "I do have a way to make money. We can start tonight, and if all goes well, we should be able to gather thirty to forty million by tomorrow."
"Really?" Ling Chen’s eyes lit up, and he asked impatiently, "What way?" As the words ca out, he suddenly beca wary and looked at Hu Fei, saying, "You’re not suggesting anything illegal, are you? I must say in advance, I won’t touch anything illegal, that’s my bottom line."
"Co on! Everyone knows you’re a righteous person," Hu Fei retorted sarcastically, then switched back to the main topic, "There are many ways to make money, but if we are talking about the fastest and most convenient, there’s only one way, gambling!"
"Gambling?" Ling Chen imdiately shook his head, "No, that’s not possible, I’ve emphasized to you, we can’t do anything illegal."
"Hey hey!" Hu Fei expressed his displeasure, "Gambling also varies between illegal and legal. In our country Huaxia, there are many legally protected forms of gambling, like the lottery and sports betting, which are actually a form of gambling just under a nicer na."
Hearing this, Ling Chen showed interest and asked, "Do you have a way to guarantee winning?"
"That’s not the case, gambling is purely about luck, unless you cheat. Many places offer horse betting, sports betting, and there are legitimate casinos; I think we can give those a try. With your abilities, winning a few million shouldn’t be a problem. It’s a decent option, you should consider it. From what I know, there’s a luxury cruise ship around East Sea City’s coastal area that primarily focuses on gambling and is frequented by the wealthy. This luxury cruise ship will dock at the port at five o’clock in the afternoon and depart at six-thirty, returning to the port the next morning. There’s still ti now, if you’re going, you need to prepare early."
Ling Chen didn’t hesitate much and agreed quickly. As long as it wasn’t illegal, earning money through a legitimate casino was indeed an option.
"Hey! Fatso, lend so of your bank savings. If I win tonight, I’ll return it to you with interest."
"Co on! Why don’t you ask Jiang Hao and them for money? That’s all my hard-earned money, what if you lose?" Hu Fei was clearly reluctant.
This guy... Ling Chen shook his head helplessly. When it ca to money, this fatso just transford into a different person.
"Cut the crap, just prepare five million, and you’ll co with ." After saying that, without waiting for Hu Fei to refuse, Ling Chen had already picked up his instant noodles and left the office.
Afternoon.
Three o’clock.
Ling Chen, dressed in a crisp suit and accompanied by Hu Fei, drove to the port of East Sea City.
Just as Hu Fei ntioned, a luxury cruise ship was docked at the port, with luxury cars parked, and n in suits with accompanying ladies streaming continuously, boarding the cruise ship.
Ling Chen and Hu Fei arrived at the boarding ramp, ready to board. However, they were stopped by a staff mber.
"Gentlen, you seem unfamiliar, is this your first ti here?" The staff mber asked politely, with a smile.
"That’s right."
"Are you gentlen familiar with our rules?"
Ling Chen puzzled, asked, "There are rules?"
"Of course, we only accept clients introduced by acquaintances, do you gentlen have a referral?"
Ling Chen turned his head to look at Hu Fei, why hadn’t he ntioned this. Hu Fei innocently shook his head, indicating he wasn’t aware either.
"Can’t you make an exception?" Ling Chen asked hopelessly.
"Sorry, these are the rules, we don’t have the authority to make exceptions, please understand."
Just as he said that, Ling Chen sighed quietly, thinking his idea of getting rich through gambling might not work out.
"Let them on, I’ll vouch for them."
Just then, a hearty voice ca from behind.
Ling Chen and Hu Fei turned their heads, looking at the middle-aged man who spoke, a smile imdiately appearing on their faces.
"President Yang, long ti no see," Ling Chen greeted with a smile, quickly moving forward.
The middle-aged man in front of them was none other than Yang Chengfeng, the chairman of Silver Star Entertainnt. Ling Chen had t him a few tis; though not very close, at least they weren’t strangers.
"Mr. Ling, it has indeed been a while since we last t, I’ve been waiting for you to visit ," Yang Chengfeng said politely.
"I’ll definitely co and bother you next ti. President Yang, are you a regular here?"
"I suppose, the pressure is too much sotis, I occasionally co here to relax. Mr. Ling, I haven’t seen you here before, how co you suddenly beca interested today?"
Ling Chen casually replied, "Just bored, so I ca to play with a friend."
"Let’s go, it’s rare to et friends. I’ll cover tonight’s expenses... however, I’m not shouldering the gambling, haha!"
Amid laughter, the three of them stepped onto the luxury cruise.
Since it was a luxury cruise, it naturally lived up to the ’luxury’ na. Upon entering the lobby, it imdiately dazzled visitors, much like a splendid palace, with crystal chandeliers, marble floors, and gold walls as reflective as mirrors, everywhere exuding luxury. No wonder this place was popular among the wealthy, it truly was a place to flaunt one’s status.
Ling Chen took a glass of champagne from a passing waiter and followed Yang Chengfeng around, exploring the types of gambling available.
Being a major casino, it encompassed almost every type of gambling, a feast for the eyes.
"Mr. Ling, which type are you interested in?"
Ling Chen looked around, then pointed to a gambling table not far away, saying, "I’ll play the simplest one."
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