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Chapter 1176: Parade through the streets for public display

Chapter 1176: Parade through the streets for public display

Jiang Chen is now known by many titles outside: Mr. Jiang, Brother Jiang, General Jiang...

But the one who insists on calling him Young Master Jiang is none other than one person.

Bai Haoran, who once "kidnapped" him.

Even though he feels this title is a "bit unwarranted," Jiang Chen never bothered to correct it.

Perhaps hearing this nickname reminds him of those immature years in the past.

Of course.

"Immature," pertains not just to him.

Bai Haoran, who now slowly straightens up with a gang of suited thugs as his backdrop, no longer looks like the small-time thug who used to run a billiard hall in East Sea.

He truly carries the aura of a boss stepping out of a movie.

Domineering indeed.

"Miss Pei, Miss Yang."

Then, Bai Haoran greeted the two actresses; it was probably their first encounter, but those two widely known faces were certainly not strangers to him.

That’s true for him, but not for Yang Ni who, realizing they might not be from the Xiang Family, suppresses her surprise and waves with composed grace.

Jiang Chen has no intention of making introductions, strides forward, and pats Bai Haoran, who’s supposed to be in Haojiang managing a casino, on the shoulder. "Let’s go inside."

The group enters the Peninsula Hotel.

The cool and formidable suited thugs remain at the hotel entrance.

"Yun Xi, who was that man?"

Back in the room, Yang Ni can’t contain her pent-up curiosity.

Jiang Chen and another surely had business to discuss, so naturally, they didn’t intrude.

"Bai Haoran."

Pei Yun Xi still remembers him from the time in Paris, as he used to stick close to Jiang Chen.

Only, compared to back then, meeting him again today, his whole demeanor has undergone a massive change.

Yang Ni, of course, had never heard the name and probes further, "What does he do?"

Pei Yun Xi shakes her head, "I don’t know."

"Aren’t you acquainted with him?"

"Not very."

Yang Ni nods, still keeping her volume low even when just between them, "...He isn’t from the underworld, is he?"

Indeed.

The scene at the hotel entrance earlier was daunting.

There’s no shortage of syndicates in Gangcheng.

"He should be from East Sea."

Pei Yun Xi responds noncommittally.

Whether the other party truly doesn’t know or is unwilling to say, Yang Ni doesn’t inquire further.

"It seems Mr. Jiang’s visit to Gangcheng wasn’t just about the assault on me."

She muses to herself, expressing her realization.

There are police to investigate the case; there’s no need for such a big show.

From the subtleties, one can see she’s indeed shrewd.

Simultaneously, Yang Ni also belatedly comes to a realization.

She was worried earlier that it might be the Xiang Family’s doing.

But in reality, is the Xiang Family that intimidating?

The backing of Yun Xi is no less formidable than the Xiang Family, is it?

Unbeknownst to Jiang Chen, his image has become more towering in Big Ni Ni’s heart, as he looks at Bai Haoran with a warm smile, whom he hasn’t seen in a long time.

"What are you standing there for? Sit down."

Bai Haoran isn’t particular and takes a seat on the single sofa.

"Why did you suddenly come over?"

Jiang Chen asks only now.

Bai Haoran ought to be in Haojiang managing the casino, his appearance in Gangcheng wasn’t Jiang’s directive.

"I heard that Miss Pei encountered an assault here."

Despite his rise in status, Bai Haoran’s nature hasn’t changed much; he’s still someone who doesn’t say much.

Haojiang and Gangcheng aren’t far apart, and with their similarities, it’s not surprising that news from Gangcheng reaches there quickly.

"Why bring so many people? To put on a show of force?"

Jiang Chen laughs.

"Some of them are from Miss He."

Bai Haoran speaks to the point.

Even though he guesses who it might be, Jiang Chen still confirms, "He Yihui?"

Bai Haoran nods.

The image of that exotic, striking face resurfaces before his eyes.

Jiang Chen recalls the surging waves at Black Sand Beach in his mind.

"Miss He is thoughtful."

He sighs lightly.

"Miss He originally planned to come in person but couldn’t get away from the business at the casino, so she asked me to send her regards to Young Master Jiang," Bai Haoran says.

Jiang Chen chuckles.

No matter how busy the casino is, it can’t be so busy that she wouldn’t have a moment to spare.

It’s just that with her current status as the fourth daughter, visiting Gangcheng at such a time isn’t quite suitable.

Sending someone is already an expression of attitude.

Like father, like son; like mother, like daughter.

Indeed, she is not much inferior to her sister who is lavished with praise from the outside world.

"How’s the business at the casino these days?"

Jiang Chen smoothly transitions to business.

In Haojiang, he’s invested heavily in a gaming license and co-manages another with the He Family.

This business, he has entrusted to Bai Haoran to manage, and so far, it seems he has lived up to Jiang’s expectations.

"With the support from the He Family, everything is going well. Miss He looks after me a lot," Bai Haoran succinctly replies.

Jiang Chen’s lips curl up, "You weren’t one for flattery before."

Bai Haoran also smiles faintly, then earnestly adds, "Young Master Jiang can rest assured, our casino is operating as expected. Although we can’t match the customer flow of other casinos at the moment, maintaining normal operations isn’t an issue."

Jokes aside, Bai Haoran keeping a close relationship with He Yihui and the He Family is indeed good news.

Moreover, Jiang Chen knows Bai Haoran’s character well: he is a very cautious person who doesn’t sugarcoat bad news. There’s no fear he would exaggerate; if anything, he’d be conservative.

If he says it’s according to expectation, it suggests that the casino is performing exceptionally well.

"No rush, the casino has just opened not long ago. As long as there is a decent crowd, that’s enough. Take it slow."

After all, most people in this world don’t lack ability; they simply lack opportunity.