Chapter 8

"Qin Yue~~" As soon as he arrived at the Starlight Building, he saw Zhang Jun's tall figure waving at him. Seeing Zhang Jun waiting for him in person, he was somewhat surprised and moved, and immediately went up to him. "Brother Zhang, you could have just sent someone to wait for me here. Why did you come yourself?"

"Haha, no problem. I heard you are skilled at gambling, and I am very curious," Zhang Jun said with a hearty laugh.

"How do you find this place?" Zhang Jun pointed to the bustling surroundings and asked Qin Yue.

"Very prosperous!" Qin Yue nodded.

"This is one of the most prosperous areas in City C, with a large flow of people. It's not cheap to own a shop here, but the entire Starlight Building belongs to our Starlight Gang," Zhang Jun said with pride.

"Oh!"

Qin Yue nodded calmly, but he was inwardly amazed. He had thought that the headquarters of the Starlight Gang was just on one floor of the Starlight Building. He never expected that this entire building, with over ten floors, belonged to the Starlight Gang. Owning a building in a place like Tianxin Street wasn't just a matter of money. As they spoke, Zhang Jun led Qin Yue into the Starlight Building.

"Brother Zhang!"

As soon as they reached the entrance, two receptionists greeted Zhang Jun politely. The two young women were quite attractive and looked rather innocent. Zhang Jun nodded slightly in acknowledgment and led Qin Yue inside.

The interior of the building was entirely in a European classical style, grand and majestic. Thick marble pillars surrounded the building. Intricate, ancient, and exquisite carvings adorned the stone pillars and the exterior walls. At the entrance, on both sides, there were two stone sculptures about 3 meters high, depicting characters from Greek mythology. They looked tragic yet beautiful, with lifelike expressions that showcased the sculptor's skill and some inspired touches.

"Brother Zhang!"

"Brother Zhang!"

Everywhere they went, people greeted them. Qin Yue had thought Zhang Jun was just a minor leader in the Starlight Gang, but now it seemed that Zhang Jun held a high position! He led Qin Yue to the elevator and up to the twelfth floor. Along the way, the interior of the Starlight Building was decorated in a grand and luxurious style, and no one would have guessed that this was the headquarters of a gang.

Seeing Qin Yue's expression, Zhang Jun smiled faintly. "Qin Yue, do you think this place doesn't look like a gang's headquarters?"

Qin Yue nodded.

Zhang Jun laughed heartily. "Do you think gangs are like what you see in movies, where they curse, fight, and cut people at the drop of a hat?"

"Um," Qin Yue nodded again.

"Haha, if you think that, you're wrong. Those are just the lowest-level thugs, like the ones who caused trouble for you in the bar yesterday. They aren't official members of our Starlight Gang; they are just peripheral members. These people are the most dangerous and are usually the ones the police catch!"

Zhang Jun paused. "But we are different. Although we are part of the underworld, we are also employees of large companies. Every member of the gang is an employee of the Starlight Group. We have legitimate jobs, and if we have problems, we even call the police. Moreover, we donate to charity every year to maintain a positive image in the public's mind! As long as our interests are not threatened, we will not engage in violent or bloody activities. Fighting and cutting people are outdated. Being in the underworld also requires keeping up with the times."

Qin Yue suddenly understood. This gang had essentially put on a legal facade. Although they were still part of the underworld, this facade was enough to protect them from many troubles. This theory surprised Qin Yue, but it also seemed reasonable.

As the elevator doors opened, they stepped out onto a corridor lined with a red carpet. On both sides of the corridor stood dozens of burly men in black shirts and sunglasses, with stern expressions. Some held walkie-talkies, and others had earpieces, giving a professional and business-like impression.

"Brother Zhang!"

Seeing Zhang Jun and Qin Yue, the men bowed as Zhang Jun stepped out of the elevator.

Zhang Jun waved casually and continued forward with Qin Yue.

"Qin Yue, what do you think we, as gang members, do to make the most money?" Zhang Jun asked casually as they walked.

Qin Yue thought for a moment and shook his head, indicating he didn't know.

Zhang Jun smiled. "It's prostitution, gambling, and drugs. Drugs are too risky, even though the profits are enormous. With the increasing crackdown on drugs in recent years, we have basically stopped that business. Generally speaking, out of ten rich people, at least six like to gamble, three like to visit prostitutes, and the last one... well, he's a god who has no desires! Our Starlight Gang mainly focuses on these two businesses! The casino is just ahead!"

As they approached a large hall, the door opened, and Qin Yue was suddenly transported into what felt like a movie. Before him was a huge casino, brightly lit with soft lighting.

The casino was filled with over a hundred gambling tables, each surrounded by various guests—Chinese, foreigners, well-dressed, wealthy tycoons, intellectuals with glasses, officials with a commanding presence, old and young, male and female.

Qin Yue estimated that there were at least a few thousand people in the main hall. Besides the gamblers, there were many dealers—beautiful young women in bunny costumes with trays, and burly men in black shirts with sunglasses, walkie-talkies, and earpieces.

This casino was like a microcosm of the world, with all kinds of people visible.

"Qin Yue, follow me!" Chen Zhang Jun smiled and led the puzzled Qin Yue to a bar counter about ten meters long.

"Brother Zhang!"

Seeing Zhang Jun, the lady at the chip exchange counter greeted him.

"How much do you want to exchange?" Zhang Jun nodded to the lady and turned to Qin Yue.

"Four thousand should be fine." After buying the green jade at Yubaoxuan, Qin Yue had only about four thousand yuan left, including the money he borrowed yesterday. He took out four thousand yuan.

"Four thousand? Is that enough? I can authorize more for you."

"No, no, I came here today to pay you back. I can't take your money," Qin Yue waved his hands.

Zhang Jun opened his mouth to say something, but his phone rang. He looked apologetic, found a quiet spot to take the call, and returned after about two or three minutes. "Sorry, Qin Yue, I have something to attend to and need to leave. You can play here for now. If you need anything, call me!" He called a service lady to show Qin Yue around and then hurried off.

"Sir, would you like me to show you around?" the service lady smiled sweetly at Qin Yue.

"No, you can go about your business. I'll just take a look around," Qin Yue declined.

"Alright, take your time. If you need anything, just find me."

Qin Yue nodded and smiled, playing with the chips in his hand as he walked toward the center of the casino...

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