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Chapter 913 - 665 Hmm

Chapter 913: 665 Hmm

The banquet could certainly be described as having seen both guests and hosts thoroughly enjoy themselves.

Although the loss of the gambling license was a setback, temporarily taking control of the casino’s management was undoubtedly a consolation prize for the He family.

Of course.

From the perspective of the entire family, Yi Hui managing the casino would surely be something the He family was pleased to see, since regardless of anything else, Yi Hui was indeed part of the He family.

However, when it came to the individual branches within the He family, there were certainly those who weren’t so pleased.

But that’s the way of the world; not a single decision can be perfect, satisfying everyone completely.

Madam He had no objections, Pei Zhi had no objections, and with these two key figures accepting the proposal, it was already more than enough; other opinions or emotions were of little consequence.

"Choosing Yi Hui, wasn’t that a bit hasty?"

On the way back, after much deliberation, Jiang Chen still took the initiative to express his concern: "She really has no experience in the gambling industry. There are many people in the He family who might be more suitable than her, like He Junru or He Hongtu."

True impartiality.

"He Hongtu is the eldest son of the gambling king, the primary heir of the He family. You know what He Junru has achieved. Do you think if either of them took management, the He family could maintain its current balance?"

Jiang Chen fell silent.

Indeed.

The fourth branch’s weakness was well known to all.

To promote the fourth branch was to ensure the He family continued its internal strife.

Only...

"Saddened?"

Pei Zhi asked softly.

Jiang Chen was momentarily stunned, then quickly denied, "No."

"The He family turned to you for a partnership out of sheer necessity, a desperate bid for survival. The He family has dominated Haojiang for so many years; it’s time for them to relinquish their position. No one can eternally enjoy the high seat, such are the rules of history, which no one can defy."

Pei Zhi said: "You paid such a high price to obtain that gambling license, do you really just want to be at the mercy of the He family?"

Jiang Chen remained silent.

"The reason Yi Hui doesn’t have much of a reputation is simply because she’s never had the opportunity to showcase herself before. How could a child from that kind of family ever be mediocre? You don’t need to worry about her lack of ability, on the contrary, she might even do very well."

"I’m not worried."

Jiang Chen quickly said.

Pei Zhi gave him a silent look.

"Some things are innate talents. Born into the He family, she’s meant to be good at power struggles, it’s inescapable. If you don’t choose her, do you think she could stay out of it?"

Jiang Chen decisively changed the subject.

"What about our gambling license? Who are we going to have run it?"

The collaboration with the He family was just for the second license they shared; the first license was fully his own.

"That’s your business."

Pei Zhi seemed to have no interest at all.

"How is it my business? The license is yours," Jiang Chen said instinctively.

Pei Zhi frowned slightly.

Indeed, the license had been won in her name, but...

"Are you suggesting I help you manage it?"

Jiang Chen fell silent, then nodded.

"Aren’t you afraid I’ll pilfer it for myself?"

Pei Zhi asked.

"You’re not that kind of person."

Pei Zhi’s lips curled into a faint, barely-visible smile, "You know me so well?"

Jiang Chen didn’t back down, "I guess I do."

Pei Zhi gave him a look, then dropped the matter.

"I can help you manage it, but you decide who operates it."

In Shenzhou, the gambling industry was ultimately not a legitimate trade, even if it was legal and reasonable in Haojiang.

If one could avoid it, it was certainly best to do so, but she was different.

Compared to Jiang Chen, she was indeed more suited to being in the limelight.

Jiang Chen did not know if he grasped that silent sacrifice as he pondered deeply.

"...How about asking Brother Liao to do it?"

Last time he had investigated Geng Long’s two subordinates, he owed the latter a favor, and with Liao Xiangdong’s background, he was very fitting for the role.

Pei Zhi appeared indifferent, "You should not be asking me."

Jiang Chen made up his mind on the spot and immediately phoned Liao Xiangdong.

For anyone, this was an opportunity of a lifetime, but facing Jiang Chen’s sincere invitation, after a brief silence, Liao Xiangdong firmly declined, not even giving Jiang Chen a chance to persuade him.

To this outcome, Pei Zhi seemed not at all surprised; or rather, she had anticipated the result even before Jiang Chen made the call.

"Liao Xiangdong has a flaw."

After hanging up, Jiang Chen turned to her.

Pei Zhi continued: "He’s different from Geng Long. Geng Long would stop at nothing to climb higher, but Liao Xiangdong does not have that much ambition."

Jiang Chen chuckled silently, holding his phone, "I don’t think that’s a flaw."

Contentment brings happiness.

A phrase everyone is familiar with.

But how many can truly live by it?

If Geng Long was content with the status quo, without such strong "ambition," he could continue his carefree life as a leader in Jiangnan, rather than ending up in his current plight.

Operating the gambling license in Haojiang didn’t mean giving up everything in East Sea and starting over; on the contrary, it meant reaching a bigger and higher stage. But since Liao Xiangdong didn’t want to, Jiang Chen naturally wouldn’t force it.

"I really don’t have anyone suitable around me."

Jiang Chen muttered.

"If you don’t mind, you could let Yi Hui manage both together."

Pei Zhi might or might not have been joking.

Jiang Chen sensibly shut up, stopping the subject and then said: "Do you still remember what you promised me?"

"Hmm?"

Jiang Chen felt a strange sense of delicacy as this "hmm" hummed from the nose of the Blood Guanyin

——compellingly charming.

Jiang Chen hesitated, overrun by the urge to hear her "hmm" again, but ultimately he lacked the audacity, necessitating further cultivation.

"...Didn’t you say, as long as I successfully secured the second gambling license, you would accept Tianci Club’s invitation?"

Jiang Chen adjusted his attitude, looking at that indescribable face.

"Are you really sure about this?"

Jiang Chen smiled brightly, "Of course I’m sure, otherwise do you think I’m joking with you? Does anyone dare to joke with you?"

"I’ve killed many people."

Jiang Chen fell silent for a moment, then said: "I have too."

"It’s not the same."

The ethereally beautiful woman said lightly: "You were forced. But me, many call me the demoness."

Jiang Chen, who narrowly escaped death in Goryeo, curled his lips, wanting to laugh yet finding it somewhat difficult.

The demoness.

For some reason, he felt she seemed a bit pitiful and even endearing when saying this.

"We’ve known each other for some time now, I don’t think you’re all that terrifying."

Pei Zhi turned her head, "You’re not afraid of me?"

Without hesitation, Jiang Chen laughed, "If I were afraid of you, would I come back to your place?"

This indeed made some sense.

Pei Zhi was impassive, "You’re certainly gutsy."

Jiang Chen just smiled nonchalantly.

"Once a promise is made, it can’t be undone. You can’t go back on your word."

"Hmm."

Jiang Chen finally couldn’t resist, "Say ’hmm’ again."

Pei Zhi might not have grasped his meaning, turned her head, then noticed his expression.

Clang!

The smoothly driving sedan’s door suddenly seemed like it was violently torn open, and then a figure was seen tumbling out of the car, rolling over the green belt, and ending up sprawling helplessly on the side of the road.