Asked you to write a book, not to confess your criminal record!

"Let's talk business."

Old Zhang pulled up a chair and sidled up next to Lin Chuan, leaving the Little Landlady somewhat out in the cold.

Lin Chuan smiled and said, "Old Zhang, you go ahead."

Inside the private room, Old Zhang chuckled, "You've been told about the anti-gambling campaign, right?"

Lin Chuan nodded, "Yeah, simulating one-on-one betting to raise awareness. Running into some trouble?"

"Ah..."

Old Zhang sighed lightly, "It's true. The kid is actually alright, but he's stubborn as hell, keeps saying that the croupiers in the casinos can't possibly be cheating."

"What did you say?" Lin Chuan asked.

"I said the cheating techniques in casinos are highly sophisticated and it's not just about sleight of hand or skill anymore. A lot of high-tech methods are being used now," Old Zhang said solemnly.

Lin Chuan nodded slightly, waiting for Old Zhang to continue.

Old Zhang went on, "I explained some of the high-tech methods to him, and he seems a bit shaken, but I think his gambling addiction is too deep. He keeps thinking he can beat even high-tech, citing examples of so-and-so making a fortune in such-and-such casino, asking me if those aren't examples of overcoming swindlers and high-tech?"

Lin Chuan laughed heartily, "Wait until he loses a bit more, and he'll come to his senses."

"By that time, it'll be too late."

Old Zhang appeared quite helpless.

Anti-gambling, it's a kind of volunteer work that benefits others.

People like Old Zhang started out just trying it, but as they gained a special sense of accomplishment, they grew to like this volunteer work and became pillars of the Anti-Gambling Association.

During his anti-gambling efforts, Old Zhang also saw many people who had lost their families and lives to gambling, and thus a strong sense of justice emerged within him.

"Your book 'The Swindler' is also about dissuading people from gambling, isn't it?" Old Zhang looked up at Lin Chuan and added.

Lin Chuan grinned, "Dissuading is one thing, but whether they listen or not is another."

"Alas, good words are hard to persuade the damned," Old Zhang said with a hint of helplessness.

Lin Chuan poured a cup of tea for Old Zhang and said with a smile, "Old Zhang, your intentions are good, but whether he can quit gambling or not, that's his fate."

At the tea table.

Old Zhang sized up Lin Chuan from top to bottom.

Lin Chuan's words sounded old-fashioned.

But coming from his mouth, they didn't seem out of place.

Strange.

Suddenly, an idea sprouted in Old Zhang's mind.

He lifted his eyes, his slightly profound gaze turned toward Lin Chuan, "Lin, are you free tomorrow?"

Lin Chuan, who was about to sip his tea, turned his face to Old Zhang, "You mean, you want me to give it a try?"

"Heh heh."

Old Zhang grinned, his smile saying it all.

At this point, the Little Landlady cut in, "Old Zhang, Lin has more important things to do. Your anti-gambling campaign can wait."

Old Zhang's smile faded, and he asked curiously, "Lin, are you two planning a secret wedding and then surprising me?"

"What does that have to do with anything?"

The Little Landlady quickly waved her hands.

"What could be more important than that?" Old Zhang was baffled.

Lin Chuan smiled, "I'm free tomorrow."

Old Zhang brightened up immediately, his face beaming with joy, "Then I'll set up the time right away. Tomorrow, you and I will take down that kid!"

"Sure."

Lin Chuan nodded.

At this moment, the Little Landlady tugged at Lin Chuan's arm and whispered into his ear, "Chairman, when are you free?"

Lin Chuan turned his head, "Old Zhang's matter is also critical."

In fact.

Ever since Squirrel mentioned that the Baisheng Group was planning a second move against Lin, he had been running simulations in his mind, speculating on how Chairman Zhao of Baisheng would make his move, how he would strike.

The conclusion was that the Little Landlady, Angelina, was the most likely entry point.

With the Little Landlady involved, Old Zhang inadvertently became a target as well.

So, as Old Zhang extended the invitation, Lin Chuan thought it was a good opportunity to meet the guy, to help Old Zhang keep an eye out, avoiding any safety accidents which might lead to a lifetime of regret for the Little Landlady.

The Little Landlady pursed her lips, pulled Lin to one side, and whispered, "Old Zhang is a busybody, I don't want you to be affected by me, to neglect what you need to do."

Zhang Xinxin was very considerate of Lin Chuan.

She thought Lin had agreed because of her.

Lin Chuan lifted his hand, his broad palm gently pressing against her delicate cheek, then gave it a soft rub and smiled, "Xinxin, it's not just because of you. This is also part of what I'm doing."

"Really?"

Xinxin nuzzled against Lin Chuan's palm, seeking comfort.

"Of course." Lin Chuan smiled, giving her a reassuring look.

The Little Landlady finally felt relieved.

Meanwhile.

Old Zhang had already started making a call to the other person.

Dial tone...

The call connected.

"Hello, Yao."

Old Zhang went on to greet and identify himself.

Yao, Yao Jie, was the target of Old Zhang's anti-gambling campaign.

On the phone.

Yao Jie chuckled, "Old Zhang, what's up?"

"Tomorrow afternoon, our Anti-Gambling Association has another anti-gambling event. I've brought a top-notch player, are you coming?" Old Zhang glanced at Lin Chuan, who had just settled back into his seat.

"A top-notch player?" Yao Jie repeated, his voice slightly taken aback.

"Yes, an absolute ace!" Old Zhang said confidently, full of conviction, "This ace will surely help you kick the gambling habit!"

"Old Zhang, is there really such a player, or are you just bragging?" Yao Jie was skeptical.

"You'll see tomorrow, it will be worth your time!"

Old Zhang wasn't exaggerating.

In gambling and cheating techniques, Old Zhang was well aware of Lin Chuan's prowess.

Having Lin Chuan help Yao Jie quit gambling was like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut!

"Alright! I'll be there for sure!"

Yao Jie laughed.

Ending the call.

Old Zhang looked at Lin Chuan and laughed heartily, "Tomorrow, you've got to be there too, or else I'd be letting someone down."

Lin Chuan nodded, "Of course, I can't let down Old Zhang!"

"Good lad!"

Old Zhang looked at Lin Chuan more fondly, patting him on the shoulder, "If you were a bit older, I'd be swearing brotherhood with you!"

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"Cough!"

The Little Landlady, who was completely bored at one side, immediately coughed loudly, her face slightly stiffened, her gaze piercing as she stared at Old Zhang.

She increasingly felt that Old Zhang hadn't been drinking, but he was already drunk.

He had begun to talk nonsense.

Even spinning such a tale about becoming sworn brothers with Lin Chuan!?

"Hehe." Old Zhang quickly forced a smile, explaining to the Little Landlady, "I was just joking around; I'm not against you and Lin, am I?"

"Just not against it?"

The Little Landlady had caught the 'sore point' and pursued it relentlessly!

Old Zhang's mouth twitched, and he immediately changed his tune: "Support, absolute support!"

"That's more like it."

The Little Landlady was finally somewhat satisfied. Experience new stories on empire

In the private room, the air was filled with cheerfulness.

On the other side, it was different!

Anling City, underground gambling den.

The dark moonlight, the thin clouds blowing in the wind, obscured the bright moonlight, silent and gloomy. The evening breeze, brushing through the gaps of the underground gambling den, produced a whistling sound, like the sobbing and weeping of ghosts.

It's a pity that these sounds were completely swallowed up by the clamor inside the gambling den.

"Big, big, big!"

"Trips, trips, trips!"

"I'm throwing a tantrum, how can we play with such cards?"

"What the hell are we playing here, nothing but trash cards all night?"

"..."

The noise and commotion of the gambling den encompassed all sorts.

A man dressed in casual wear, with long hair tied back, somewhat unkempt, with an artistic aura, wound his way through the crowd and headed straight into the secret passage.

If Old Zhang had been here, he would have been surprised to find that this person was Yao Jie, the very target of his anti-gambling campaign.

Yao Jie passed through the secret passage and soon saw the slim figure of Xiaoyang.

"Brother Yang."

Yao, who often grovelled in front of Big Tiger, was extremely respectful in his approach, which Xiaoyang found quite enjoyable.

"Yao, what's the problem?" Xiaoyang showed a hint of a smile.

"I have an urgent situation, I need to report to Brother Hu and seek instructions for action," Yao Jie said quickly, seeming somewhat anxious.

"Follow me."

Xiaoyang led the way ahead.

Not long after, they took a shortcut to the front of Big Tiger's office door.

Knock, knock knock.

"Come in."

The voice of Big Tiger came from the office.

"Yao Jie has an important matter to report and seek guidance on." Xiaoyang relayed.

"Let him come in," Big Tiger said with a nod.

Yao Jie entered with all due respect.

He had been carefully selected by Big Tiger to pose as a merchant from Southeast Asia to lure Old Zhang into the trap.

"What's wrong, is there an issue with Old Zhang?"

Big Tiger lifted his eyelids slightly, showing a hint of laziness.

"It's not about Old Zhang, it's that Old Zhang has invited a master to meet with me at the anti-gambling campaign tomorrow," Yao Jie reported in detail the sequence of events.

"A master?"

Big Tiger's hands in his pockets, his brows furrowed.

"Who is this master you're speaking of? Don't tell me it's..." Xiaoyang stood at the side, his brow also furled into the shape of a '川' character.

"Old Zhang didn't say, he only mentioned it was a mysterious expert."

Yao Jie replied truthfully.

"A mysterious expert. In this situation, there's a high probability it's Lin Chuan," Big Tiger was the first to react, "So you're meeting him tomorrow?"

"Lin Chuan!"

Xiaoyang frowned and murmured softly, "Is it too soon for Yao Jie to meet with Lin Chuan tomorrow?"

"That's what I'm worried about too, so I came in a hurry to consult with Brother Hu," Yao candidly expressed.

Big Tiger sighed and sorted out his thoughts: "With Lin Chuan's insight, tomorrow, Yao, you can't reveal even the slightest hint!"

Yao Jie felt the enormous pressure: "Not to reveal a single hint, that's too difficult."

"Our original plan?"

Xiaoyang inquired softly.

Big Tiger let out a quiet sigh: "Plans can't keep up with changes. Ah! It's very likely Lin Chuan's scheme to test us."

A test?

Yao Jie and Xiaoyang looked at Big Tiger, not comprehending.

Big Tiger cursed their 'pig brains', and then explained: "Think about it, the mysterious expert is probably Lin Chuan. Why else would Lin Chuan, with nothing better to do, attend some anti-gambling campaign with his father-in-law? Obviously, he's trying to see if anyone is lurking around his father-in-law, plotting against him! If Yao doesn't go, what will Lin Chuan think?"

Yao Jie had an epiphany: "So that's how it is!"

At this point, Yao Jie became even more anxious.

This meant that Big Tiger had decided to have him face Lin Chuan and he could not slip up or show any flaws.

In their original plan, Yao Jie did not need to confront Lin Chuan directly.

But now, Yao Jie was under maximum pressure!

"Lin Chuan is too cunning!"

Big Tiger spit a mouthful of saliva into the trash can with disgust.

He cursed Lin Chuan inwardly.

This man was too unpredictable; Big Tiger had formulated a plan, but Lin Chuan's seemingly casual behavior could cause it to fall apart at any moment.

"What should I do next?" Yao Jie asked.

Big Tiger stroked his chin, sitting on the chair with his legs lifted and resting on the desk, his shiny dress shoes gleaming under the dim office lights.

He pondered for a moment and made up his mind: "Draw Lin Chuan into our underground gambling den!"

"Eh?"

Yao Jie's eyes widened in surprise.

"Isn't that too risky?" Xiaoyang couldn't help but ask from the side.

If Lin Chuan was brought into the underground gambling den, or if he even learned of its coordinates, given Lin Chuan's character, the gambling den would likely be finished!

Because the Anling Police Station would act swiftly!

That was without a doubt!

Big Tiger's mouth curved into a sly smile: "Don't worry, trading a gambling den for Lin Chuan is worth it!"

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