I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 1187 - 817 is just a tad larger, right? (4k, extra updates×7)_2

Chapter 1187: 817 is just a tad larger, right? (4k, extra updates×7)_2

Abolish interest rates.

Of course.

For gamblers, this is wonderful news, but what about the original beneficiaries?

This is a tremendous risk to take on.

Even if the He Family is willing to be these good Samaritans, others will not permit it.

"This is breaking the industry rules."

"I haven’t finished speaking yet."

Jiang Chen, of course, is not a naive child and continues: "Though interest rates are ostensibly abolished, we’re just adopting a different method of interest collection."

"After gamblers lose their principal, they can borrow from us. Even though there’s no interest rate, if the gambler wins money in the casino using the funds borrowed from us, we’ll immediately take a 20% cut from their winnings as interest."

He Yihui understood and couldn’t help asking, "What if they lose again?"

"Then we just watch them lose. No matter how you look at it, we won’t suffer. For example, if they borrow ten thousand as principal, if they win, we take a cut on the spot; if they lose, they just have to repay the principal. The gamblers are under no pressure, and we don’t have to worry about bad debts. Why not?"

This plan is indeed easier for people to accept than abolishing interest rates outright.

He Yihui thought for a moment, "But nobody has ever done this before."

"Money cannot all be earned. The times are evolving, and casino operations must also progress with them. If there are more and more cases of families ruined and individuals destroyed because of gambling, who knows if one day it could trigger a public outcry, leading to a prohibition order. We must plan for the long term."

Jiang Chen reiterates, "I believe all the casinos in Haojiang aren’t just after making money, but not at the expense of lives, right?"

"I need to discuss this with my aunt."

Though He Yihui has taken over the casino, the true decision-maker of the He Family is undoubtedly that Madam He.

"Hmm, that’s only appropriate. I’ve seen Madam He often wearing a string of Buddhist beads, I believe her thoughts must align with mine."

After much thought and careful consideration, Jiang Chen had come up with this plan.

It would not dampen gamblers’ enthusiasm; on the contrary, due to the reduced burden, it might make gamblers even more eagerly immerse themselves in the thrill and fun of gambling without any worries.

And for the casinos, the benefits are visibly substantial.

It could enhance their reputation without affecting profits.

A brilliant and evident strategy.

Anyone with a bit of foresight should be able to see the advantages of this reform.

"I will convey your ideas to my aunt, but as to whether she agrees, I do not know."

"Thank you for your efforts."

With his current capabilities, Jiang Chen understood that this is all he could do.

The health risks of smoking are written on the packaging, yet the smokers ignore them all the same.

Gamblers will not heed advice to stay away from gambling.

On the contrary.

The dangers of gambling are probably better understood by them than anyone else.

Eliminating high-interest loans and shifting to a cut from winnings can prevent many tragedies to a great extent. However, if people borrow without bounds or fear of interest charges for gambling, even immortals can’t save such individuals.

"Do you need something?"

After a long speech, Jiang Chen then realizes.

"I would like to ask for your help."

It was finally He Yihui’s opportunity to speak.

"A big favor or a small favor?"

Jiang Chen immediately asks.

"For others, it might be as difficult as reaching the heavens, but for you, it should be a piece of cake."

He Yihui responds intriguingly.

Jiang Chen laughs, "Helping is not a problem, but I must first clarify that it cannot violate public ethics and the law, nor can it go against my personal principles..."

If it were someone else, say Miss Shi, she’d probably retort with: What principles do you have?

However, He Yihui still holds a considerable "respect" for Jiang Chen.

"Xiang Shang has been taken away."

She said.

The smile gradually fades from Jiang Chen’s face, and he frowns slightly, "... When did this happen?"

If something happens to Xiang Shang at this time.

Without a doubt.

The Xiang Family would certainly hold this grudge against him.

"Just kidding" is all in good fun, the Xiang Family has significant stature and scale; they have the bigger picture in mind. But if their son is made to disappear, such deep hatred could truly lead to a fight to the death.

"It was when the Xiang Family invited you to the banquet."

Jiang Chen’s gaze flickers.

No wonder he saw the Xiang Family’s motorcade in such a hurry at that time.

"Who did it?"

Although he is the prime suspect, he is indeed as clean as a white lotus and hasn’t done anything.

He Yihui falls silent, then names someone Jiang Chen never expected.

"They say it was Ye Tingxuan."

Ye Tingxuan?!

Jiang Chen was stunned and bewildered.

What was the Young Prince doing joining in the fun?!

"Who told you?"

He couldn’t help but ask.

"Guo Anle, it was Guo Xitang who asked him to make the call. He asked me to plead with you on his behalf."

Plead?

For what?

Jiang Chen was both amused and exasperated, his lips twitched: "This has nothing to do with me, I didn’t even know about it."

"Do you know Ye Tingxuan or not?"

He Yihui hit the nail on the head.

Jiang Chen was momentarily at a loss for words.

Could he say he didn’t know him?

That would be a huge understatement.

"Are you sure it was Ye Tingxuan who took the person?"

He couldn’t help but confirm.

"It wasn’t exactly ’taken’, according to Guo Anle, Xiang Shang was openly carried out of the hospital, no, to be precise, he was lifted out."

"..."

Jiang Chen was both amused and exasperated.

Indeed.

That Crown Prince of the Xiang Family, his mobility isn’t exactly great at the moment, he really did need to be lifted.

Did that Young Prince really come all the way to Gangcheng?

Really had nothing better to do, huh.

But also, not too surprising.

Young Prince Ye and people like Cao Jinse aren’t the same, inherently idle by nature, hearing rumors and coming to watch the fun couldn’t be more natural.

It’s just that, the poor Xiang Family Crown Prince.

Jiang Chen had deeply experienced Young Prince Ye’s capriciousness; even now, having moved from strangers to friends, each meeting still made him feel somewhat uneasy.

One can imagine how panicky and desperate the Xiang Family Crown Prince must have felt being carried out of the hospital when he should have been comfortably recuperating.

"Every story has its head, every debt its debtor. Now that you know who did it, go find that person."

Jiang Chen said with a helpless smile: "The Xiang Family has such extensive connections and tremendous power in Gangcheng, redeeming Xiang Shang shouldn’t be hard."

This was pretty much telling lies with eyes wide open.

Even without knowing Young Prince Ye’s capabilities.

If the Xiang Family had a way, they wouldn’t need to go through all this trouble, nor involve the He Family via the Guo Family’s initiative to pass the message.

"Is Ye Tingxuan’s background that powerful?"

Obviously.

Yet, Young Prince Ye failed to be universally recognized.

At least, the fourth daughter of the He Family seemingly hadn’t heard of his "fame".

After a moment of silence, Jiang Chen said, "Hmm, yes, somewhat powerful indeed."

"Then I’ll reply to the Guo Family."

He Yihui showed no reluctance.

"Hold on a second."

To be fair, he really didn’t want to get involved in these muddy waters, whatever game that Young Prince wanted to play, he truly didn’t want to join in the excitement, but Guo Anle called He Yihui, and He Yihui called him.

He could disregard the Xiang Family or the Guo Family, but he still had to consider He Yihui’s feelings.

Jiang Chen exhaled softly, "I’ll make some inquiries, see what’s really going on."

"Okay, I’ll discuss the matter you mentioned with my aunt," He Yihui said.

After saying this, He Yihui paused, then added, "If possible, it might be better to come talk to my aunt in person."

Jiang Chen was slightly startled.

He couldn’t help feeling, perhaps he was flattering himself, but there seemed to be a strange undertone to her superfluous words.

Many people would not openly express their longing to see someone.

Jiang Chen remained silent for a moment.

"You go ahead with your things."

With that, He Yihui hung up the call.

Jiang Chen slowly put down his phone, his thoughts drifting to the scene on Black Sand Beach, where he had gone to buy a cake.

She probably never had such a simple birthday before, right?

His mind wandered for a while before reality quickly snapped Jiang Chen’s attention back.

Thinking about the current situation, Jiang Chen shook his head again with a wry smile, gazing out at Victoria Bay, slowly exhaling.

Whose fault was it, anyway?

If blame could be assigned, it would probably rest with the Crown Prince of the Xiang Family, recently not having the best luck, finally encountering the bumps in life’s road.