That evening, after dinner, Dong Xuebin and Chu Feng returned to their suite.
The moment they entered, the landline on the table rang.
"Hello, sir, are you ready?" It was the staff member who had shuffled cards during Zha Jin Hua.
Dong Xuebin stubbed out his cigarette. "I'm ready. When does it start?"
"It's already started. Please wait a moment, I'll come take you there."
Before long, the girl knocked and entered. After briefly speaking with Dong Xuebin and Chu Feng, she led them out of the suite and deeper into Jin Di Mountain Villa. After several turns and even passing through another courtyard, they finally stopped before two large doors resembling those of an upscale conference hall. Two suited staff members stood outside. The girl said something to them, and they immediately began searching Dong Xuebin and Chu Feng. They were probably checking for gambling tools, cameras, or the like. Even phones were forbidden. They were clearly being very cautious.
A moment later, one of the suited men nodded. "You can go in."
The other man, who had searched Chu Feng, said, "No problem on my end either."
The doors opened, revealing a lively scene. The first thing Dong Xuebin saw upon entering was several men and women gathered around a small table, staring intently. Rattle, rattle—the sound of three dice colliding gradually stopped, revealing their numbers. Some laughed excitedly, while others slapped their heads in frustration. There were also quite a few private rooms off to the side, perhaps six or seven. They were probably for Mahjong or Zha Jin Hua, and the stakes were surely beyond anything at the small gambling dens outside.
Groans of regret, curses, and excited shouts rose and fell throughout the hall, creating a thrilling atmosphere.
Chu Feng swallowed. "Boss, what should we