Chapter 91

"Really..." Gao Yang pursed his lips, speechless, as he saw a scene completely different from what he had imagined.

"I've looked up information online. After entering the 21st century, Hong Kong's triads have gradually started to legitimize and transition into legitimate businesses. Those who still make money from illegal activities are mostly in bars and nightclubs. On the streets, they are usually the lowest-level thugs or street vendors who join the triads just to have a protective identity." The voice of Yuandian sounded.

"Alright, forget it. I didn't really plan to do anything, just had a phase of fascination when I was young. This is fine too." Gao Yang threw away the empty milk tea cup and said indifferently.

"Ahhh..." Gao Yang yawned widely, looking at Yuandian on his wrist; it was just past 6 PM. Not wanting to sit idly at the airport so early, Gao Yang looked around, trying to find a place to kill some time.

"Hmm!" Gao Yang's eyes lit up when he saw a mahjong parlor not far away! Although Gao Yang wasn't a gambling addict, he had always enjoyed watching his parents play cards when he was young, so he liked playing cards too, just for fun!

Gao Yang, who hadn't played cards for a while, felt a bit itchy. He turned to his bodyguards and assistant and said, "I'm going to play at that mahjong parlor. You guys can wander around nearby. Come pick me up at 8 PM, won't I miss my flight?" The last sentence was directed at the life assistant.

"Boss, it only takes half an hour to get to the airport from here. Even if you are late, the airline will wait for you for at least half an hour," the life assistant said seriously.

"Boss, we are still on duty. The environment here is complex, and protecting your safety is our responsibility. Please rest assured, we won't disturb you," the bodyguard said in a deep voice.

Gao Yang shrugged and said indifferently, "Whatever." Gao Yang, feeling frustrated and restless, just wanted to relax and relieve his stress. Playing cards was also a way to relieve pressure. He would play before his date with Xiaoshuijing.

Since obtaining Yuandian, he had really been under immense pressure! Gao Yang hadn't received any elite education, and although he had a naturally strong heart and good endurance, he was still just an ordinary person! The huge secret, the worry for his family, the fear of powerful departments, and the expectations of an entire country in another time and space!

The sky gradually darkened, and the neon lights of the shops on both sides of the street flickered, emitting dazzling colors. The road was bustling with people, each with their own story.

Gao Yang walked into the mahjong parlor, and a life assistant followed him in, while his bodyguards spread out around the parlor.

As soon as he entered, he saw the room filled with smoke and the sound of people talking. The hall was packed with people at over a dozen tables. Gao Yang, who smoked himself, didn't mind the environment.

The manager quickly approached and smiled at Gao Yang, saying, "Boss, let's play a few rounds."

Gao Yang glanced around the hall and said, "No seats left, right?"

"There are, there are! There's a VIP room inside for bosses! This is where the riffraff play. How can we let a boss play here? Come, come, this way, boss." The manager enthusiastically led Gao Yang to the VIP room, his eyes gleaming with excitement, thinking, "Mainland kid, money coming in!"

Gao Yang glanced at him and smiled, thinking, "It's good to let someone vent my frustration."

The manager pushed open a door at the back and invited Gao Yang in. The room was spacious, with an electric mahjong table in the center. Three people were already sitting there chatting. A few staff members, who looked more like triad members, were smoking and chatting around the room.

Seeing the manager bring Gao Yang in, the three men's eyes lit up. After a brief exchange of glances with the manager, one of them stood up and smiled, saying, "Handsome guy, come play a few rounds. We've been waiting for you, three short one." The other two also chimed in.

Gao Yang slightly lowered his eyelids, a faint smile on his face, and said softly, "Sure." His words carried a hint of coldness and satisfaction.

After they sat down, Gao Yang asked indifferently, "How do we play? What stakes?"

A middle-aged man with glasses sitting to Gao Yang's left smiled and said, "We play Cantonese mahjong, all-tsumo, 3,000 HKD per fan, no upper limit. Okay, boss?"

Gao Yang smiled and nodded to the life assistant. The assistant quickly opened his briefcase and took out a thick stack of thousand-dollar Hong Kong bills, placing them on the mobile cabinet next to Gao Yang. It looked like at least a few hundred thousand!

The breathing of the people in the room noticeably quickened, and they exchanged glances, nodding slightly. Gao Yang saw their reactions but didn't say anything, just smiled and said indifferently, "Let's start."

Zhao Bingwen, nicknamed Big Tooth Zhao, was a low-level thug who liked to wear glasses to look sophisticated. He spent most of his time in mahjong parlors and gambling dens in Causeway Bay. In his experience, the easiest way to make money was to set up a scam and catch a mainland kid.

A few of them would use tricks to take a big cut, and in most cases, even if the victim discovered it, they would just swallow their anger and leave. Occasionally, a hot-headed one would cause trouble, but the security would handle it.

Those who gambled in street parlors were usually not capable; the capable ones went to Macau. For a long time, nothing had gone wrong. But today, something did!

Zhao Bingwen, holding the mahjong tiles, adjusted his glasses, hesitating to play. Only when Gao Yang's slightly cold gaze swept over him did he swallow and tremble slightly, playing a tile, "90,000!"

Gao Yang lightly curled his lips and said indifferently, "Win."

The three men's hands trembled, their faces pale. Gao Yang pushed over his tiles, "All one suit, seven fans, self-draw."

Sweat immediately broke out on Zhao Bingwen's forehead; he had almost lost all his money. If he couldn't win it back, he would have to borrow from loan sharks. He swallowed and glared at Gao Yang! Gao Yang had already won over a dozen rounds!

After exchanging glances with the other two, he signaled to the staff members standing around.

Gao Yang smiled and ignored it, lighting a cigarette and continuing the next round.

"Sky win, 88 fans." Gao Yang casually pushed over his tiles. Everyone in the room was stunned, staring at Gao Yang's tiles in disbelief. They had played for years and had never seen a sky win!

Gao Yang pinched his chin and said indifferently, "Pay up."

The bald man sitting across from Gao Yang slammed the table and stood up, shouting, "You damn cheater!"

Gao Yang slightly raised his head, his cold eyes sweeping over the bald man, making him feel a chill and unable to speak.

Gao Yang didn't say anything, crossing his legs and leaning back in his chair, smoking quietly. The room fell silent, the atmosphere tense.

Zhao Bingwen cleared his throat and said, "Boss, we admit defeat today. Please return our money, and we'll give you 30,000 HKD as a tip. Let's be friends, we'll meet again." He knew he had met a skilled player; why would someone with such skills stay in a small gambling den instead of going to Macau?

Gao Yang laughed, blowing out a smoke ring and saying indifferently, "What are you? You dare to call me brother?"

The atmosphere in the room immediately turned cold, and everyone's faces darkened. The bald man suppressed his fear and said fiercely, "Fine, you refuse the wine and take the punishment! You won't walk out of here today!"

A few staff members rolled up their sleeves, revealing tattooed arms, and sneered as they approached Gao Yang.

With a loud "Bang!" the door was kicked open. The manager flew in backward, and Gao Yang's bodyguards rushed in.

When the bald man slammed the table, Gao Yang's life assistant had already notified the bodyguards.

Gao Yang calmly smoked, watching the bodyguards beat up the scammers, feeling a sense of satisfaction.

When the scammers were all on the ground groaning, Gao Yang got up, picked up a stack of Hong Kong dollars, and walked to the bald man, squatting down to look at him.

The bald man's mouth was full of blood, and several of his teeth were knocked out. He pleaded, "Big brother! Big brother! I'm wrong, please let me go! I beg you!"

Gao Yang smiled, patted his face, and said coldly, "You've kept me company for so long, and I've won money, so it's fine. But your mouth is too dirty!"

Gao Yang slowly stood up, threw the Hong Kong dollars on the bald man, and turned to the bodyguards, saying indifferently, "Break his legs, don't let him walk out."