King of Gamblers: Growing from a Student to a Jade King

Chapter 57: Ruin the Family

Buzz buzz...

Another round of noise, the sound of the phone vibrating woke me from my dream. I looked at the phone next to me, it was a call from Malan...

I looked at the bed beside me that had long been empty, feeling a bit lost. Last night, I held Malan and made her sleep beside me. She resisted a lot, but she persisted through it. I helped her overcome her fears. Although I'm not a mental health professional, I know that treating psychological issues requires a step-by-step approach. Forcing her would only make it worse.

So, I let her accept the man first...

I succeeded. She fell asleep and spent the night next to me. I didn't sleep until three in the morning, and when I did, it was for five hours...

I answered the phone, and Malan said, "Thank you..."

I smiled and said, "It's okay, as long as you're happy..."

"I don't want to see you for now, don't ask me why. When I need to see you, I will call you. At that time, I hope you can be there immediately," Malan said.

Malin's tone was a bit soft when she spoke. I knew there was a change in her heart. I didn't know if my actions had any effect on her. I just hummed and didn't say much more.

Malan said, "I'll keep an eye on your matters. If money alone can't solve it, I'll find a way. Even if the money tree dies, I'll still keep yours..."

She hung up right after finishing her sentence, and her last words left me very frustrated. No matter what, I can't escape from this cash cow shell.

At that moment, my door opened, and the waiter called me out, saying that Master Qi wanted to see me. I quickly tidied myself up and followed him to see Master Qi. I was taken to a courtyard filled with trees, including cherry blossom trees and maple trees. I saw Master Qi sitting on a stone slab, smoking a hookah with a large pipe. He took a puff and exhaled a big cloud of smoke. Seeing me arrive, he waved his hand and then started coughing violently

I hurried over to pat his back, and Seventh Master smiled gratefully. After a few pats, he felt much better and said, "The asthma condition makes me feel like I can't live, forcing me to give up what I love..."

I didn't say anything, just forced a smile. Seventh Master put down his pipe, stood up, and said, "Zhao Fei, have you ever heard the story of the clay Bodhisattva crossing the river?"

I nodded and said, "Even a clay Buddha can't save itself when crossing a river..."

He nodded and said, "In this world, relying on others is not as good as relying on yourself. You have talent, but opportunities are rare. Ruili is full of gold, but this gold is controlled by others. If you want to make a name for yourself here, it's either through gambling or hard work. The former carries the highest risk, and the latter requires your life to be put on the line. It's not easy either way."

Seventh Master is absolutely right, truly a seasoned veteran, but I don't know what he means.

Seventh Master looked at my dazed expression and said, "I'm sixty years old. I started following my father on the horse caravan when I was thirteen. I've traveled all over Southeast Asia, fighting and killing. They say I've built a family business, but it's not much. Altogether, it's only about seventy to eighty million. I still have to maintain the survival of so many industries. It's impossible to say I don't love money. But I'm old now, I can't keep up anymore, and I can

I heard it and said, "Miss Ma has a second daughter?"

Seventh Master smiled and said, "My favorite is still Malan. She's like me, but she fails more than she succeeds, which breaks my heart the most."

After I heard this, I felt it was a pity. Seventh Master said, "I'm giving you an opportunity. Malan wants to start a business, and she has her eye on you. I'll invest ten million for you to open a jade gambling shop. You can be her jade appraiser, and you'll earn a million a year."

After I heard that, I frowned. I didn't expect Seventh Master to be waiting for me here. Although he said that, I knew better than anyone that he wanted to tie me down. He was willing to give me a million a year, but he didn't know how wild my heart was. I didn't dare to refuse him because he was Seventh Master. I didn't have the guts to refuse Seventh Master.

I asked, "Does Miss Ma know?"

"Hehe, as a father, that child is like a piece of my heart. She says I don't care for her, but in fact, I care for her the most. I want to give her a surprise, but I haven't told her yet. In the jade gambling industry, there are many bosses but few jade appraisers. As long as you agree, she can take on the role of boss anytime," Seventh Master said.

I found it amusing. Seventh Master said he was investing in her daughter, but in reality, he was just making excuses to be the behind-the-scenes boss. Since he was playing tricks with me, I decided to play along with him.

I said, "I discussed it with the young lady, and she also wants to start a business. When the time comes, I'll follow her lead."

Seventh Master listened, paused for a moment, tried to speak several times but couldn't get the words out. Finally, he smiled and said, "Alright, I understand. Go ahead."

I nodded and left the courtyard. After stepping out, I swallowed hard. Seventh Master is truly a cunning and strategic person. As soon as he sensed something was off, he let me go. This shows just how deep his scheming goes, so I decided not to go against Seventh Master.

I was waiting at the hot spring club, and around noon, Chen Xi and the others arrived. Although they weren't as fierce and intimidating as yesterday, they still came with bad intentions. I was sitting alone in the reception room, feeling restless. They didn't say a word, just sat there, and their aura and murderous intent were enough to make anyone afraid.

I sat there like a little chick, not daring to move. I was waiting for Qian Guang to come. Qian Guang treated me like a cash cow, like a brother, but these three people were different. If Qian Guang couldn't bring the money, I believe they would have skinned me alive...

When fate is in the hands of others, that helplessness is painful. I am not in a hurry; life is long. After this, I will definitely develop my own strength. I can't rely on others anymore. Seventh Master’s words are like needles, constantly reminding me that one must rely on oneself...

Suddenly, I heard familiar footsteps. After a while, the door opened, and to my surprise, it was Qian Guang. He really came, followed by Qian Lao Wu and Zhuzi. His arrival made everyone stand up. A few people with grim expressions asked, "Qian Guang, where's the money?"

Qian Guang didn't say anything but instead took out ten neatly arranged checks and placed them on the table. At that moment, Seventh Master stood up, smiled, and said, "Qian Guang, you truly keep your promises."

Qian Guang said, "Thank you, Seventh Master. Ten checks, each with a limit of ten million, a one-month exchange period. Please review them. As for how to divide them, I won't get involved. If you confirm, I'll take my leave."

Chen Xi walked over, took a glance at the check, confirmed it with others, and then handed it over to Seventh Master for confirmation. After looking at it, Seventh Master showed a hint of envy on his face. I saw it, and from this, it seemed that Seventh Master really loves money.

"That's right, the funds should be complete now. Qiang, you've done a great job with the money," Seventh Master said with a smile.

Qian Guang nodded and said, "Sorry for tiring you out, Seventh Master. I'll take my leave now. Seventh Master, please rest well. Zhao Fei..."

Qian Guang called me, I stood up, said a word to Seventh Master, he waved his hand and I left.

Following Qian Guang out of the club and into the parking lot, I watched as Wang Gui opened the car door and waited for me to get in. I didn't rush to get in; instead, I leaned on the car and let out a heavy sigh. Finally out...

Qian Guang squeezed my shoulder and said, "My mistake, there won't be a next time."

I turned back to look at Qian Guang, he had already admitted it, so there was no need for me to pursue relentlessly. I got into the car, and Zhuzi started driving.

Qian Guang pinched his nose, watching the hot spring resort grow farther away. This action carried a hint of coldness; it was hard to tell what Qian Guang was thinking.

I asked, "Where did you get the money from?"

Qian Guang looked at me and said, "The business licenses for the dozen or so establishments of Fat Pig Zhu, plus the licenses for my three bars, were used to secure a loan of 80 million from the bank. I added some of my own money, and that was enough."

I listened and watched the money disappear, and I said, "What Ma Qing said was really true."

Qian Guang frowned and asked me, "Ma Qing? Does she know I'm going to do this?"

I nodded, and Qian Guang's expression turned dark and ugly. It seemed he thought his plan should be flawless and that no one should know about it, but now it was clear that someone had seen through his intentions, which left him feeling a bit frustrated.

The car stopped at Qian Guang's bar, which was in complete disarray. Qian Guang kicked the glass on the floor, looked at the wrecked bar, spread his hands, speechless. I felt very frustrated too.

Qian Guang said, "Fortunately, I now have more than a dozen stores. Zhao Fei, Fei Zhu Zhu's stores are all at tourist spots, which are very suitable for the tourism industry. He spent over 100 million to build those stores, and now they all belong to me. Although I have a loan with the bank, as long as I keep running them, I can definitely make a profit. However, I have too many stores, and I need someone to help me. Don't

Qian Guang's words were very moving. The operating rights of the three bars in Ruili are extremely valuable. Ruili is a tourist city, with countless people coming every day. The three stores have a daily turnover of at least 50,000. If they engage in a bit more other underworld business, the earnings would be even higher. So, Qian Guang is very generous to me.

But I have to go to school, I can't neglect my studies. Even if I have to crawl, I have to get through four years of college. I need that diploma, for my mom.

I said, "Brother Guang, I want the store, but I still have to go to school. I'll make time to come over and manage it. I'm a university student, even though I'm studying physics, but you trust my abilities."

Qian Guang walked up to me, patted my shoulder, and said, "I need you to focus. Running between two places makes me very worried about your safety. I don't want you to be kidnapped by someone again the next time you come. I want you under my watch so I can protect you."

I looked at Qian Guang, he was very serious, I knew he didn't want to be denied, but I still said, "My mom wants me to graduate from college, I listen to her."

"Damn it, how old are you, still listening to your mom?" Qian Laowu said angrily.

Qian Guang waved his hand and shouted, "What's wrong with listening to your mother?"

He turned around and glared at Qian Laowu, who was genuinely scared half to death this time, stammering for a long time without saying a word.

I said, "Brother Guang, don't worry, there won't be a next time. I have to go back now; my mom is in the hospital."

Qian Guang waved his hand without looking at me. I knew he was in a bad mood, so I didn't say much to him. I needed to hurry back to Kunming. I didn't know what had happened to my mom that required her to be hospitalized, but it must be serious!