I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 912 - 664 candidates

Chapter 912: 664 candidates

The auction that determined the future of Haojiang’s gambling landscape for decades to come finally came to a close after three weeks.

Aside from the record-setting first and second gambling licenses, the third license was securely acquired by the He Family.

The first license was auctioned for fifty-one billion.

The second license was even more shocking, fetching an unbelievable one hundred billion!

Yet the He Family acquired the third license for a mere ten billion.

Because there was simply no competition against the He Family.

After the second auction concluded, the competitors all successively left Haojiang.

No one wanted to force the He Family into a do-or-die situation.

Otherwise, Haojiang would inevitably plunge into chaos.

The Haojiang authorities were also not going to stand idly by and let this happen.

So the last license belonged to the He Family; this was an unspoken consensus among various parties.

Despite coming away empty-handed, Vera seemed to be in quite a good mood. On her way out, she even asked Jiang Chen if he was interested in the overseas gambling market, offering to help him obtain a license—not for one hundred billion, but for a "friendship price" of eighty billion.

Jiang Chen dismissed the offer with a laugh, wishing her a safe journey.

After securing the third license, the He Family hosted a banquet. It couldn’t really be considered a victory celebration, nor was it purely a family affair; both Jiang Chen and Lan Peizhi were invited.

The seating arrangement was interesting.

He Yihui, who was rumored to be involved with Jiang Chen, was seated to his left, and Lan Peizhi to his right.

The banquet, whose theme was unclear, was of a high standard, attended by all core members of the He Family.

"Madam He, we hope for your continued support in the future."

It wouldn’t have been appropriate for Lan Peizhi to speak, so Jiang Chen had to speak himself, giving face to the He Family.

According to ownership of the licenses, he had obtained the second one, and the division of authority over it was sixty-forty between him and the He Family.

The He Family had grabbed the third license.

Which is to say,

He now held one and a half licenses in his hands, surpassing the He Family and all other owners of gambling licenses in Haojiang!

Of course,

This didn’t mean that he could now dominate Haojiang. Like ancient warfare, it wasn’t as simple as comparing strengths on paper.

In response to Jiang Chen’s friendly gesture, Madam He didn’t make things difficult. Or perhaps the old lady who had weathered many storms had adjusted her mindset well. She raised her glass, "Mr. Jiang is too kind. We are in an era of cooperative gains. Haojiang’s future development cannot do without Mr. Jiang’s significant support. Let’s all drink to Mr. Jiang and Miss Lan."

Significant support.

As of today, Jiang Chen was indeed worthy of such a label in the eyes of the He Family.

The two auctions had completely proven his capability.

Everyone raised their glasses together in a harmonious and lively atmosphere.

As the only two guests present, Jiang Chen and Lan Peizhi were not neglected. Although they had taken away the licenses, they became esteemed guests of the He Family.

In this world, there are no eternal friends or foes, only eternal interests.

Especially a handsome and suave young man who kept offering toasts to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen knew who he was, He Yihui’s brother, the youngest son of the "Gambling King."

"Miss Lan, Mr. Jiang, how about we choose Xinghao for our casino location?" He Hongtu spoke up.

With only one license left, they would have to close down some of the many casinos they formerly owned.

Of course,

They could also transfer them to others with licenses.

"I have no objections."

He owned the first license entirely, yet forty percent of the second license belonged to the He Family. The best approach was to use it to jointly operate with the He Family, taking advantage of the He Family’s existing casinos to avoid the trouble of starting from scratch—why not?

"I suppose Mr. Jiang and Miss Lan won’t stay in Haojiang for long, and it’s best to have one person manage the casino. Have you decided on a candidate?"

"Mr. He, do you have someone in mind?"

Jiang Chen asked.

"We have many talented individuals in this field, and if Mr. Jiang and Miss Lan don’t mind, we would like to make some recommendations."

Jiang Chen nodded.

He understood the He Family’s motives; they wanted to place their own people to manage the casino, which is only natural.

Moreover, the He Family was indeed more professional in this regard.

Since it was a joint license, leaving it to the He Family didn’t seem unacceptable, and it seemed more leisurely to just collect earnings.

Just as Jiang Chen was about to speak up, Lan Peizhi, who had been chatting with some ladies, suddenly said, "I actually have a good candidate."

"Please tell us, Miss Lan."

"I think it might be a good idea for Miss He Yihui to manage the casino."

Upon hearing this,

Everyone involuntarily paused.

Even if one was guilt-free, upon hearing these words, Jiang Chen’s face couldn’t help but take on a strange expression. He glanced at He Yihui on his left, then shifted his gaze to Lan Peizhi on his right.

He Junru’s eyes flickered.

Seemingly realizing the responsibility she had to assume, He Hongtu, the Crown Prince of the He Family who, like his youngest sister, had been idling away, was also caught off guard by Lan Peizhi’s suggestion. After a moment of silence, he looked toward his sister who had always been "hands-off."

"I have never been involved with a casino. I have no experience whatsoever."

Hearing her daughter’s words, the fourth wife, who had regained her composure, quickly signaled her with a glare to not give up such a golden opportunity.

What a chance this was!

After the license auction ended, what followed was a redistribution and restructuring of power and interests. At times like these, who didn’t sharpen their claws, poised to pounce?

And this girl, faced with an opportunity others would vie for, was actually rejecting it!

The fourth wife moved her lips, almost wanting to promise on her daughter’s behalf.

Born into a "Gambling King" family and claiming to have never been involved with casinos or have any experience in gambling.

It sounded laughable, but Jiang Chen could testify that she wasn’t lying.

When they first met, this daughter of the He Family, whose identity he was yet unaware of, showed a clear aversion to gambling.

But at this moment, he naturally wouldn’t speak up; stuck between two women, he maintained his silence.

"Lack of experience is not an issue; the key is whether she is willing."

Lan Peizhi said succinctly, seeming quite fond of He Yihui.

"Since Miss Lan trusts Yi Hui so much, no matter how challenging, Yi Hui will definitely give it a try."

Not waiting for her daughter to blurt out any more nonsense, the fourth wife finally couldn’t help but speak up first.

The second and third wives showed undisguised dissatisfaction, clearly unhappy with this proposal, but in the end, they couldn’t interfere, as the main stake in the licenses was now in the hands of others.

"What does Madam He think?"

Lan Peizhi turned to Madam He.

Madam He glanced at the young lady from the fourth house, blissfully unaware of what she had, then at the young man sitting beside her.

Then, she nodded.

"I have no objections."

Hearing this, the fourth wife immediately lit up with joy, unable to contain the smile on her face.

"Big sister, Miss Lan, Yi Hui will not disappoint you."

The fourth wife quickly raised her glass, and in her excitement, her trembling hands caused the red wine to spill.

He Junru helped pass a tissue.

Jiang Chen silently picked up his chopsticks.