Chapter 10 Chapter 9: In Distress

In April 1938, Ye Han took more than 200,000 yuan of funds sent by Fu Laorong, and led paparazzi, Qiu Laoliu, and more than 10 people to set off from Macau Wharf and sail to Shanghai on a British passenger and cargo ship. At the end of April, after nearly half a month of sailing, the ship entered Hongkou Wharf. Ye Han and others, mixed in the bustling passenger flow, were fascinated by the prosperity of the Shanghai metropolis for a while.Regardless of the fatigue of the journey, they looked around excitedly. This time Ye Han came here full of hope. Since he was sent here by Fu Laorong like an army, but if he can make a name for himself in Shanghai, then he can take this opportunity to part ways with Fu Laorong, dominate the gambling world, and then Return to Macau and compete with Fu Laorong for the world.When he was leaving Macau, he made an agreement with Qiongzhi that Qiongzhi would continue to make friends and dredge various relationships in Macau, so as to prepare for his return to Macau.

Ye Han's first job in Shanghai is naturally to investigate the market of Shanghai casinos and make friends with them. At that time, Shanghai Bund was the largest gambling city in China.The casinos here are luxuriously furnished, and there are a variety of fresh gambling tricks. Ye Han was eye-opening when he first visited the casinos, and he was very envious.The first feeling is that the gambling industry in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Macau cannot compare with Shanghai. Since Shanghai was opened in the middle of the 19th century, it has become an oriental metropolis. With the invasion of various cultures, the social cancer of gambling has also multiplied and expanded.

In addition to hotels, teahouses and smokehouses becoming casinos, there is also a kind of casino called "general meeting" or "club".Such as "China Merchants Directors Club", "Changchun General Association", "Ningshang General Association" and so on, are all professional casinos.In addition, there are racetracks, mansion casinos and so on. In terms of gambling tricks, Ye Han found several more than Macau.Among them are "roulette" and "poker".Roulette was brought into China by European colonialists in the last years of Guangxu, and its English name is Roulette.Passed down to this day, the most famous one is the "A-word No. 13" casino on the old target road in Shanghai, which specializes in roulette. Most of the people who come and go here are big-bellied businessmen, prominent political officials, wealthy and jeweled aunts and wives. , red dancers and courtesans.

The English name of "Poker" is Poker, which was introduced to China from Europe during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty.However, the poker at that time was different from what Ye Han saw. At that time, there were 52 poker cards, which were divided into four kinds of decals: one was spade, which was the later spade; three for diamonds (diamond), that is, the later square; four for the column (club), that is, the later club.The shovel is the largest, the red heart is the second, the diamond is the third, and the cylinder is the smallest. Ye Han, who likes novelty, is very fond of these two kinds of gambling, and spends the whole day in the casino, forgetting to return.

A few days later, Ye Han discovered one of the most attractive gambling tools, the "slot machine".This kind of gambling equipment can be found in almost all public places in Shanghai, such as dance halls, cafes, playgrounds, and storytelling halls. There are often crowds of people around it, vying to give slots to the "Hukou". Ye Han made a rough estimate. In a venue with a general geographical location, each machine can earn an average of more than 500 yuan per day and night, and the average income of the worse is 300 yuan. Ye Han was very excited, and told his subordinates that if his casino opened, he would have to install a large number of such machines, which would be a considerable income.

After a period of in-depth investigation, Ye Han has a preliminary understanding of the Shanghai gambling industry.After the Republic of China, the gambling industry in Shanghai can be divided into two stages. The first stage is from the Revolution of 1911 to 1937.Casinos at the time were run by hooligans or people associated with hooligans.For example, in 1915, Xu Rongfu, a gangster from the Shanghai gang, opened a casino in Rijinli, Shanxi Road. Then, Cai Hongsheng was in Zhengjiamuqiao, Lu Shaoqing was in Jiya Lane (now Dagou Bridge on Shandong Road), and Sanyatou was full of casinos on Wuma Road (now Guangdong Road). In Tingfang, Chen Shichang, the old man of Du Yuesheng, has casinos in Baoxingli, Zishui Street (now Guangxi South Road).In terms of scale and strength, the casino opened by Ma Xiangsheng and Jin Tingsun in Shengjili, Nanyangqiao is the largest. At that time, those who went to Shengjili to gamble were wealthy businessmen and powerful figures.

In 1927, Macau gambler Liang Pei sent Wang Baoshan, a Guangdong gangster, to bribe the authorities in the French Concession. After approval, he invested 8 million yuan to set up two major casinos, "Lisheng" and "Fusheng", on Gongguan Road (now Jinling East Road).The furnishings in the venue are very gorgeous, with Chinese and Western dishes, ladies' reception, car pick-up, and all kinds of Chinese and Western gambling equipment. There are more than 800 staff and bodyguards. Later, because Huang Jinrong and other three big tycoons asked for profit sharing but failed, the three big tycoons united a group of comprador gentlemen and asked the French consulate to ban the two big casinos.

In 1931, Du Yuesheng opened a larger casino at 181 Foch Road.During this period, there were still many so-called "Tongbao" gaming tables, which were low-end small casinos. After 1937 is the second stage.After the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, the Anti-Japanese War broke out. Five months later, the Kuomintang army abandoned its last position in Shanghai, and except for the French Concession and the area south of Suzhou Creek in the public concession, Shanghai fell into the hands of the Japanese army.In order to promote colonial rule and paralyze the fighting spirit of the Chinese people, the Japanese imperialists deliberately implemented a poisoning policy, vigorously advocated a decadent lifestyle, and abolished various bans on smoking, gambling, and prostitution, thus promoting the gambling industry in Shanghai to enter its heyday.Shanghai has also become the largest gambling city in China and even in the East.The casinos in this period were all run by traitors and hooligans. They were protected by the Japanese and puppet forces, and they were extremely arrogant.

Ye Han had a preliminary understanding of Shanghai casinos from a macro perspective, and then began to plan his own casino. At that time, all major casinos in Shanghai had their own backgrounds. Those in the concession relied on the support of imperialism such as Britain, the United States, and France; 1. Gang organization-this group of people is divided into Guangdong Gang and Shanghai Ben Gang. Ye Han, who has just arrived, has no influence, but he is confident that he can occupy a place in the number one casino in the East. Before leaving, Fu Laorong wrote a letter to Guangdong gambler Liang Pei for Ye Han to take with him, hoping that he would give him support.

On January 18, 1931, the Battle of Songhu broke out. The 19th Route Army fought against the Japanese army under pressure. Due to Chiang Kai-shek's policy of non-resistance, the 19th Route Army fought alone and finally retreated. Shanghai fell soon.At this time, Liang Pei established a relationship with the headquarters of the Japanese occupation forces in Shanghai, and opened a large casino at No. 1002 Yuyuan Road, which was named "Paramount Ballroom".Because of Liang Pei's relationship with the Japanese army, Huang Jinrong, Du Yuesheng and other forces did not dare to exclude him anymore, and business has been booming.

In 1937, when the Anti-Japanese War broke out, Huang Jinrong was old and weak and still stayed in Shanghai, relying on his French master to live.In order to avoid being used by the Japanese, Du Yuesheng fled to Hong Kong under the arrangement of Dai Li.During this period of time, Liang Pei was extremely popular, and his Paramount Ballroom was in full swing, making millions of dollars every day.The ballroom not only has Shanghai's first-class facilities, first-class bands and first-class dancers, but also has a number of gambling rooms in the hall, as well as pornographic services such as Finnish baths and sex dance halls. There are more than 100 janitors alone.The location of Paramount is also very advantageous, with the rich people living in the back and hundreds of meters away from the busy streets in front, it can be said that it is quiet amidst the hustle and bustle, and the environment is elegant. On this day, Ye Han prepared presents, and led the paparazzi and Qiu Lao Liu to No. 1002 Yuyuan Road to check the door. In the luxurious living room of Paramount, Ye Han waited for a long time before seeing Liang Pei yawning and coming out to meet him. When Liang Pei was in Guangdong, he had contacts with Huo Zhiting, Fu Laorong, and Gao Kening, and he was very humble.In recent years, due to his wealth and the support of the Japanese, his personality has become arrogant. It is not surprising that Ye Han has been in contact with high-level figures in recent years. He first handed in Fu Laorong's letter, and then introduced himself. Only then did Liang Pei smile, and invited Ye Han and the others to sit down, and asked, "Didn't you work under Lu Jiu before? Why are you following Fu Laorong again?" "Finding a job and changing jobs is a normal thing for migrant workers. Maybe I will find another job next year." Liang Pei nodded: "That's true, but Fu Laorong is higher than Lu Jiu, that's for sure. By the way, I heard that you, the 'ghost king' Ye Han, know magic and sorcery. Is there such a thing?" Ye Han shook his head: "That's all rumors, Ye Han is just an ordinary casino worker." Liang Peidao: "Whether you have black magic or not, it can only be limited to playing Sic Bo. There are not many people playing this game in Shanghai, and most of them like new things. By the way, are there 'slot machines' in Macau?" "No." Ye Han shook his head, "However, this is indeed a good thing. Put in the coins one by one, and if you are lucky, you will drop a large number of coins—of course, in more cases, you will not drop anything. This thing has the most people, and anyone can bet on it.” Liang Pei nodded: "In comparison, Macau is too backward. This time you came here from a long distance, is it for sightseeing or for other things?" Ye Han replied: "Mr. Liang, please read Boss Fu's letter and you will know." "No need." Liang Pei stared at Ye Han closely, "It's the same as you said, I have a headache for those letters from 'Zhihu Zheye'." Ye Han made a little mental preparation, and made up a reason on the spot: "It's like this. Due to the war in recent years, the business in Macau has been sluggish. Some brothers can't survive. Boss Fu asked me to bring a group of people to Shanghai for a meal. .” Liang Pei sneered and said, "When did Fu Laorong become benevolent? How many of you are there?" "More than ten people." "Would you like to work in my casino? I also opened a few Sic Bo tables." "No, no." Ye Han said anxiously, "We brought some funds and wanted to set up a gambling stall by ourselves... We are not familiar with the place, so I hope Boss Liang will take care of him for the sake of fellow villagers." Liang Pei frowned. Although he was displeased, he couldn't say it out loud. After a while, he asked again, "Have you chosen the venue yet?" Ye Han shook his head: "I've just arrived, so I don't know where to choose. After much deliberation, it's better to open the casino near the Guangdong Gang's own territory. The folks in the village, so I can take care of them. My subordinates first look at 864 Yuyuan Road No., I think a casino can be opened there. But it is only about 200 blocks away from No. 1002 Yuyuan Road. I am worried that it will collide with Mr. Liang's "Paramount", so I came here to ask. "Paramount" is the whole The leading casino in Shanghai, and Mr. Liang is highly respected in the gambling industry, with your help, you may really be able to gain a foothold in Shanghai." Liang Pei was overwhelmed by Ye Han's compliments, and he waved his hands and said, "Let's go, let's do business, and it's not my patent to bet on Yuyuan Road. If you encounter trouble, please contact me." Come on, I don’t care about anyone from Guangdong who came to Shanghai to make a living and die, who cares?” "Thank you for your kindness." Ye Han got up and said, "Boss Liang's kindness has been etched in Ye Han's heart!" Liang Pei didn't stay either, and got up to see him off.At this time, I suddenly remembered another thing, and said: "By the way, if you want to open a casino, don't forget to buy one or two slot machines, which are enough for you to eat. To buy this thing, you need to find the American Jack Lalley. It will be cheaper to write you a letter of recommendation." The "slot machine" was originally a vending machine of the American Fruit Candy Company, with patterns such as lemons, apples, and oranges printed on it.At the beginning of the Republic of China, Jack Lalle, an unemployed American, was sentenced for using a bad check. After he was released from prison, he felt that his future was bleak. He came to China alone. I have a soft spot.After accumulating a sum of money, he returned to China and smuggled the fruit candy vending machines to China, and then modified them.The modified "slot machine" is small in size, equivalent to a medium-sized radio, with a square appearance, a small hole for inserting coins, and a large funnel below.The gambler stuffs the slot into the small hole, and then pulls an iron rod on the right, and the gears in the machine rotate. In this kind of contest between man and machine, sometimes a large number of coins will fall from the funnel, and more often Nothing is dropped. Jack Larry's initial test results were very profitable, so several more were shipped from the United States one after another.At that time, the Chinese Customs confirmed that the game was a gambling tool and the import was prohibited.Jack Lalley dismantled the machine, packed the parts in luggage bags, and evaded customs inspection. After transporting to Shanghai, he manufactured the shell and reassembled it into a "slot machine".Over time, he figured out the structure of the machine, and began to try to produce it directly and secretly in Shanghai, and sold it to other casinos, making a fortune. Ye Han was very moved by Jack Lale's adventures, and when he came out of Liang Pei's office, he led the paparazzi and Qiu Laoliu to visit. Ye Han didn't present Liang Pei's letter of introduction. He disdained to act like a tiger's skin, and was confident that he could become a good friend of Jack Lalley with his fame and sincerity. In fact, Jack Ralley was born in the lower class, and he was very approachable. In addition, he was a foreigner, so he didn't dare to put on airs.He warmly received Ye Han and his party.When he heard that Ye Han came to buy his machine, he was overjoyed from ear to ear, and asked in his not-so-fluent Chinese: "How many 'slot machines' does Mr. Ye need to buy?" Ye Han held out a finger. "One? Or 10?" "100 units." Ye Han said calmly. Jack Lale opened his mouth into the word "0", and asked in surprise: "Mr. Ye opened such a big casino, where is the location chosen?" "No. 864, Yuyuan Road." Jack Lale was even more surprised: "Isn't there a 'Paramount' there? The scale is also very large." Ye Han said seriously: "Mr. Jack, don't worry, I said that buying 100 machines will never be a joke." "Mr. Ye misunderstood." Jack Lale also said seriously, "As a businessman, of course I am eager to sell more products, but out of concern, I have to remind that the 'Paramount' was opened by Liang Pei, who is very famous in Shanghai. Power, and there are Japanese support behind it. Mr. Ye opened the casino in the front, which will definitely affect Liang Pei's business, will he attack you?" Ye Han said to himself: "No, Liang Pei and I are both Cantonese, and we are traveling together in a foreign country. There is nothing to conflict with. Besides, I have already obtained his consent before coming to your place." Jack Lale shook his head and shrugged his shoulders, puzzled and said: "It's unbelievable that the Chinese people have such a big effect on fellow countrymen. In the United States, fathers, sons, and husbands and wives don't give up anything that involves vital interests." Ye Han said proudly: "This is exactly what makes our Chinese nation different from the United States—Americans are too self-centered." He didn't say "selfishness" for fear of causing Jack Larry's displeasure. Jack Lalley was still unconvinced and said: "According to my years of understanding, although the Chinese are very affectionate, there is a certain limit, and they are not blindly giving in. Besides, Liang Pei is not a person who can take advantage of it. I admire Ye Sir, you have the courage to come to Shanghai alone to explore the world. Based on this, I will sell you 100 machines at a discount. Good luck to you, and I hope my reminder is just a superfluous nonsense." Ye Han and his party returned to the hotel to discuss the specific issues of opening a casino.There is one thing that everyone agrees on, that they hope to open it as soon as possible, to end this kind of life without a fixed place, and to have a place to live in.Everyone was worried about the same thing as Jack Lale, and they were afraid that Liang Pei would support him on the surface and play tricks secretly. The paparazzi said: "Even if Liang Pei can really tolerate us, but the business of 'Paramount' is booming now, and there are a large number of regular customers to support us, we may not be able to compete with him." Qiu Laoliu also said: "Perhaps Liang Pei expected that we would not be able to continue, so he intended to give a favor." Ye Han said displeased: "According to what you said, what should we do? Divide up the money given by Fu Laorong and forget about breaking up the team?" Everyone stopped talking, knowing that Ye Han couldn't be persuaded. Ye Han coughed, spit out thick phlegm and said, "I don't believe in this evil. He can gain a firm foothold in Shanghai, but we can't. Isn't he just worried about Liang Pei? What's wrong with him? They can't fight—don't forget, everyone, I, Ye Han, drove Lu Jiu out of the gambling world. If I had come to Shanghai earlier, I might have been stronger than Liang Pei!" After finishing speaking, he looked at everyone again. Qiu Laoliu said: "Since Mr. Ye is determined, we can follow suit, so there is nothing to talk about." The paparazzi said: "Actually, I just reminded Brother Han to pay attention, not to say that I have to go back home. If I want to go back, I don't have to travel all the way to Shanghai. Besides, I'm also a man, so I always have to argue with this tone." "Very good." Ye Han nodded with satisfaction, "Everyone's worries are not superfluous, but I have already thought of a countermeasure. If Liang Pei wants to make things difficult for us, we can use the two cards of 'Fellow Township' and 'Fu Laorong' to overwhelm him. .As for whether the business can be 'Paramount', I went there to investigate for a few days, and found that Liang Pei is not yet an excellent gambler, and there are many things that can be improved. Brothers, wait and see, someone Ye will soon It will create an impressive casino on Yuyuan Road!" After two months of intense preparations, "Casino No. 864" opened as scheduled. The scale of the casino directly catches up with "Paramount", with luxurious decoration, 8 roulette tables, 36 large and small gambling halls, and the gambling types include poker, sand crab, Pai Gow, mahjong, and Sic Bo. According to the layout of other casinos, Ye Han also set up a lounge in the casino, with famous wine and cigarettes, Chinese and Western dishes and pastries, as well as high-quality opium, all of which are free of charge. The casino has specially recruited more than 20 beauties from Suzhou, Hangzhou and other beautiful places to serve as clients and waitresses. All the staff in the venue are uniformly dressed. Men wear black suits and white shirts with black bows; women wear rose-colored suits and short skirts, showing white thighs.In terms of the attire and mental outlook of the staff, it gives all the gamblers a special air. 100 "slot machines" are placed on both sides of the lobby and various lounges and dance halls, so that people who pass by or take a rest can throw them in to try their luck at any time as long as they have "slots" in their pockets. Different from other casinos, on both sides of the main entrance of "Casino No. 864", there are two rows of beauties with sweet smiles standing day and night. Every gambler can get their charming smiles when they enter and exit. Before the opening of the casino, Ye Han advertised in various newspapers in Shanghai, creating momentum. On the day of the ribbon cutting, he invited some celebrities and related personnel to join him.Liang Pei and Jack Ralley were also invited to attend. Jack praised Ye Han for his rich casino experience, and the unique layout gave people a refreshing feeling. As soon as Liang Pei entered the casino, he never showed a smile. He was very dissatisfied with the scale of "Casino No. 864" and Ye Han's unconventional approach. Before the end of the game, he left with an excuse. Jack took the opportunity to pat Ye Han on the shoulder and whispered, "Have you noticed Mr. Liang?" Ye Han sneered and said: "He has emotions, but it's just started now, and he will see more in the future." Jack wanted to say something at first, but seeing Ye Han so complacent, he had no choice but to swallow his words. After the opening of "864", the business of "864" turned out as Ye Han expected, and gamblers who like novelty and excitement flocked here.All the guests who have been here are attracted by the high-quality service and preferential conditions in the venue, so they can't help but come here for the second time.As soon as the news spread, regular customers from several casinos near Yuyuan Road couldn't resist coming here to try it out, and then became guests of "No. 864". The dancers and gamblers of "Paramount Ballroom" at No. 1002 had to pass through the gate of "No. 864". Ye Han launched an offensive and invited them to come in and dance.Ye Han had already prepared for it. The beauties selected from Suzhou, Hangzhou and other places were all trained as dancers. They were young, mostly between 16 and 20 years old, and they often changed newcomers. Also much lower than "Paramount". At the beginning, Liang Pei could still maintain a gentlemanly demeanor, thinking that "No. 864" would automatically "fever" after the gamblers' curiosity passed in a few days.After a period of time, Ye Han's side is still hot, but "Paramount" is deserted, and the scene of prosperity is no longer there. Under this kind of momentum, no matter how calm people can be, they can't sit still. At this time, Liang Pei's subordinates suggested to him that, like Du Yuesheng did in the past, send a gang of hooligans to "No. 864" to make trouble every day, so that he could not continue; or report to the Japanese and accuse him of "war of resistance" The casino is closed... Liang Pei was noncommittal about his subordinates' suggestions, and he had long been prepared for how to deal with Ye Han. Besides, after the opening of Ye Han's casino, the business is booming, and he is earning tens of thousands of dollars every day, finally fulfilling his dream of being a boss.When he was full of ambition, he suddenly received an invitation from Liang Pei, agreeing that he would go to "Paramount" to express his fellowship. Ye Han was not suspicious, handed over the paparazzi to take care of the casino, and took Qiu Lao Liu there. This time Liang Pei was very polite, he greeted them out early, went to the restaurant hand in hand, was accompanied by singers from the band, and enjoyed while drinking. From Liang Pei's politeness, Ye Han realized that Liang Pei had other intentions, but Liang Pei seemed to be able to calm down, and kept trying to persuade him to drink and talk about romance. Unconsciously, a banquet was over, Liang Pei still did not speak to him, and invited Ye Han to the dance hall to appreciate the skills of "Paramount" dancers. The dancers of "Paramount" are very coquettish, and Liang Pei requires them to use all their means to satisfy the guests. Therefore, during the dance, they try to expose their breasts as much as possible, rubbing on the guests' bodies, showing The hair and cheeks also try to leave a fragrance on the face of the guests... This trick really has its merits. After a while, Ye Han was so teased that his heart was shaking and he was dreaming... Just as he was thinking about introducing this item into his "No. 864", Liang Pei happened to come by his side. Putting down the dancer, she made a "please" gesture to Ye Han, and the two men danced together. Ye Han sensed that Liang Pei was about to speak, and sure enough, Liang Pei coughed dryly and said, "Mr. Ye, what do you think of the changes in the business of 'Paramount' compared with before?" Ye Han shook his head: "I didn't notice." Liang Pei smiled: "Mr. Ye is indeed a competent manager. It is very good to concentrate on his own business and not ask other things!" Ye Han couldn't help asking: "Is there anything wrong with Mr. Liang? If there is something, it's okay to speak up." Liang Pei became serious, even looking gloomy under the flickering neon lights, and suddenly asked: "Mr. Ye, how much is Fu Laorong's salary for you?" "700 yuan per month." Ye Han was puzzled, but still answered truthfully. Liang Pei shook his head: "It's too little, how can a talent like you only get 700 yuan? Fu Laorong is really unreasonable!" When Ye Han heard this, he already understood what the other party meant, but he was still not sure, and looked up at Liang Pei. "Ye Han," Liang Pei suddenly changed his address again, "Are you willing to work with me? I'll give you 4,000 yuan a month as a salary!" Liang Pei really meant that, Ye Han pretended to be confused and said: "But, I'm taking care of 'No. 864', and I can't get out." Liang Pei sneered and said, "Number 864? I appreciated you and allowed you to open it. What is Fu Laorong? Why should I buy his account! I read it right. In a short period of time, you put 'No. 864' It was established so well that it even snatched up the business from 'Paramount'. Well, we have another talent in Guangdong." After hearing these words, Ye Han said tactfully: "Boss Fu asked me to bring funds to start the establishment of 'No. 864', this..." "Of course I will transfer the funds of 'No. 864' to Fu Laorong. From now on, it can't be called 'No. 864'. It should be changed to 'Little Paramount'. Does this name sound nice?" Ye Han smiled wryly. At this moment, he felt all kinds of feelings in his heart. "I know you have suffered a lot of unfair treatment in this half of your life, mainly because you didn't meet a good boss." Liang Pei was still chattering, "First, Lu Jiu treated you badly and worked under him for nearly ten years. The croupier. You just walked away because of the injustice——Lu Jiu, a blind guy, also left a disaster. If he treats you kindly, he will not lose Maicheng. Your later boss Fu Laorong is not a thing either. You made great contributions to him, but you didn't get the benefits you deserved. You just sent a little money and sent it to Shanghai. Do you think Shanghai is easy to break into? There are three schools of thought, good and bad, which one is easy to mess with? Which one has no background behind it? Luckily for you, I fell in love with you as soon as you came here, and you are allowed to open a gambling house under my nose. The boy is really good, and the business is actually booming!" The muscles on Ye Han's face twitched, and he thought for a long time before he said: "A fence has three stakes, and a hero has three gangs. When you go out, there are few friends who are close to you. My support and help, Mr. Ye has been engraved in his heart, and he will have the opportunity in the future..." This time it was Liang Pei's turn to twitch the muscles on his face, but he still didn't give up and was making the last effort: "In the past, Lu Jiu and Fu Laorong treated you badly. Not all bosses are the same. At least I appreciate it very much." You, as long as you agree to change 'No. 864' to 'Little Paramount'—" At such a time, it is no longer possible not to speak directly. Ye Han avoided Liang Pei's gaze: "I believe that Mr. Liang is a very good boss, and he is by no means comparable to Lu Jiu and Fu Laorong. And I have always trusted and admired him." You, because of trust, I dare to confide in you: To be honest, ever since Ye got involved in the gambling industry, he has had a dream, hoping that one day he can own his own casino and no longer work for others. My purpose of entering Shanghai , I just want to be independent, wait until I have enough money to pay Fu Laorong, and then repay him together. Thank you Mr. Liang for your support, and I will definitely repay me twice when I have the opportunity in the future.” Hearing this, Liang Pei calmed down instead, looked at Ye Han and nodded, "Napoleon said, 'A soldier who doesn't want to be a marshal is not a good soldier', and I also want to say that a wage earner who doesn't want to be a boss is not a good wage earner either. Mr. Ye really has ambition, and based on this, I recognize you as a friend!" At this time, a small leader of "Paramount" came to ask Liang Pei for instructions. Ye Han said goodbye, but Liang Pei held him back: "Mr. Ye, don't go, dance with me for a while." See I'm busy? Get out, Thuna mother!" Ye Han couldn't get away, so he had to dance a song with Liang Pei. The next song started, Ye Han said he was tired.Liang Pei said: "It just so happens that I'm tired too, so I went to the lounge to have a chat with the brothers." Ye Han followed to the rest room, and the maid brought fruits and drinks. Liang Pei said with great emotion: "Although I am a French student, I am also a wage earner after all. I have been controlled and exploited by others, so I understand you best." Mood. Who doesn’t want to be a boss? But among the thousands of migrant workers, how many people can become a boss? I appreciate you very much. Really, starting from personal interests, I hope you will become my horseman, like working hard for Fu Laorong Same, made a lot of contributions for me. But I can’t be too selfish, only thinking about myself and hindering the future of others—I was born as a scholar, and I know this is the most immoral behavior.” Hearing this, Ye Han's eyes became wet, and he felt that scholars are different. If it were Lu Jiu or Fu Laorong, this situation would have already become furious, and he would tear up his skin on the spot...Liang Pei's generosity is not something anyone can do . Because the hospitality was hard to turn down, Ye Han stayed in "Paramount" until the afternoon before leaving.As soon as he got to the gate, he saw several subordinates reporting to him in a panic: "Ye, Mr. Ye, big, big things are not good, our casino is over, it's over..." Ye Han was taken aback, as if he had been slapped in the face, he asked: "Speak slowly, what happened to our casino?" One said: "I can't say a word clearly, and I will know when I go back." It was only then that Ye Han realized that these subordinates were all bruised and swollen, and some of them couldn't even speak clearly.He realized that the problem was serious, and hurried back. When I came outside the gate of the "No. 864" casino, the first thing I saw was a horrible scene: the signboard was smashed, the venue was in a mess, and all 100 newly purchased "slot machines" were smashed into scrap iron. A roulette table was smashed, and more than 30 gambling halls were full of broken window glass, poker cards, and rotten gambling equipment... Hundreds of employees and maids ran and hid, and the remaining 10 entourages were all injured...Ye Han roared hoarsely, and after a while, the paparazzi and Qiu Lao Liu crawled out of some casino , Ye Han rushed over and shouted loudly: "Why, why is this?!" Qiu Laoliu said: "I don't know why, anyway, a group of Japanese came here after noon, saying that our place is a hiding place for the anti-Japanese elements, and they beat up and smashed it without being able to distinguish, scaring the gamblers to death. Run away. We stepped forward to argue, but they...they hit people with whatever they had in their hands, and they didn't care about your life." The paparazzi hummed and chirped: "My head was smashed by the gun butt, it hurts so much, ouch..." Ye Han stomped his feet and said, "The Japanese came here at noon, why didn't they report to me earlier!" A subordinate who reported to Ye Han at Paramount said: "We have already arrived at the gate of Paramount. When we heard that we were looking for you, the bodyguard said that their boss had ordered that no one should look for Ye Han. Drive us away." Ye Han felt a "thump" in his heart, and understood everything.