And such a massive enterprise, the major shareholder behind it is the even more famous financial juggernaut - Forever Investment. The annual profits from these hotels combined might not even surpass a few random trades by operators on various border futures markets.
Yet, the seemingly immense Forever Group is just a subordinate institution for the Existence Institute to raise funds externally, and it’s not even on the Astronomical Society’s organizational list...
Behind the Existence Institute lies the Astronomical Society, which encompasses all borders in the Current Circumstances, even penetrating into Hell...
When Huai Shi’s thoughts layer upwards, then return to the present from the Astronomical Society’s perspective, the dazzling scene before him dulls immediately, no longer worth noticing in its insignificance.
However, surrounding this ten percent share, the Extreme Path members of Tanbo Inner Circle seem to boil over, rubbing their hands excitedly, even though they themselves are aware that they might not even get a seat at the gambling table...
"See that, Akasaki."
Huai Shi couldn’t help but remark, "We’re like ants."
Akasaki turned back in confusion, looking at him, only to find Huai Shi wasn’t looking at him, his gaze drifting across the bustling casino, unable to pinpoint where his focus lay.
Countless tiny ants gather here, one called Mr. Huaizhi, another called Akasaki, along with countless others with various names.
But no one pays attention.
They recklessly vie for the small pieces of candy falling from the sky, as if owning them could make them esteemed kings.
Even though they live in walnuts ignited into silence.
"Too ridiculous."
Huai Shi laughed self-deprecatingly, heading towards the bar, "White water, thanks."
"Oh dear, isn’t this Mr. Huaizhi? And Akasaki! You two used to fight so fiercely, and now you can sit quietly together? How rare."
Chiba Ryouni emerged from the crowd, arms around two beauties with contrasting complexions, looking both suave and wanton. He seemed entirely unperturbed about using such a sizable industry as stake, playing more joyfully than anyone else.
"Are you here to challenge our family’s Izumi too?"
He asked curiously.
"Not daring, I’m just here to watch the commotion." Akasaki Makoto answered respectfully.
"Hahaha, don’t be so restrained. There aren’t that many rules in the casino." Chiba shook his head, laughing, "Since I’ve put it as a bet, I haven’t thought of taking it back, but you better be careful, our family’s Izumi is pretty impressive, hahahahaha."
After speaking, he laughed heartily, warmly inviting, "Come on, we still have space over there. The gambling starts at eight, we can play a couple hands first."
"No, no."
The two hurriedly declined, and Chiba didn’t persist, merely snapped his fingers, telling the attendant behind the table, "Get them two hundred thousand worth of chips, their losses tonight are on me..."
"Yes." The attendant swiftly turned around to report.
Huai Shi was about to refuse, but saw Chiba nonchalantly wave it off, "Don’t stand on ceremony, just a bit of money. Didn’t you help me quite a bit? Consider it a thank you."
After speaking, he hummed a tune and left with the girls in his arms.
Before long, two stacks of shiny chips were delivered in front of them.
In silence, the two exchanged glances.
Akasaki asked, "By the way, are you good at gambling?"
Huai Shi thought for a while, seriously asking, "Does cheating in a game of Landlord count?"
"Of course not!" Akasaki exasperatedly replied, "What’s in your head? Here, if you’re caught cheating, you’ll lose a hand! I thought you had a lot of confidence; in the end, you made no preparations and just targeted this casino?"
"Maybe I’ll be lucky?"
Huai Shi answered decisively, grabbing the chips, "I’m the third place in the eighth Wang Ba Championship in our village, why can’t I be considered a gamble god? Tonight, I’ll show you what it means to risk it all, turning a bike into a motorcycle..."
Without waiting for Akasaki’s reaction, he headed toward the card table.
.
Twenty minutes later.
"Sir? Mr. Huaizhi?" The croupier glanced down, looking at the young man with a defeated look behind the table, "Are you alright? It’s your turn to show your cards..."
"..."
Huai Shi looked down at the last golden chip on the table, then raised his head, forcing out a difficult smile, "Um, let me ask first."
He hopefully asked, "Do we have a ’surrender half and lose’ rule here?"