Chapter 125: The Underground Casino

When Tang Chen drove to the hospital, Yu Tianyi was already waiting at the entrance. As soon as he saw Tang Chen approaching, he immediately went up to him. “Young Master Tang.”

Tang Chen gave an acknowledging hum and asked, “What exactly happened? Who attacked Fang Wenxin?”

Yu Tianyi replied, “Young Master Tang, I don’t really know the specifics either. You should go see Fang Wenxin first.”

Tang Chen didn’t say anything more and walked straight into Fang Wenxin’s hospital room.

“Young Master Tang!”

Several members of the Zhongmen Society who were gathered in the room immediately greeted Tang Chen, but the atmosphere was heavy.

With a quick glance, Tang Chen noticed Fang Wenxin lying unconscious on the hospital bed, his head wrapped in bandages and multiple small tubes inserted into his body.

Tang Chen walked over to take a closer look, then turned to the others with a grim expression. “Can someone tell me what really happened? Why is Fang Wenxin so badly injured?”

Yu Tianyi and the others could tell that Tang Chen was truly angry. They were all too scared to make a sound. Yu Tianyi then spoke to a young man cowering in the corner. “He Ping, hurry up and tell Young Master Tang what happened.”

The young man named He Ping appeared somewhat thin and malnourished. His arm was also in a sling, showing that he was injured as well.

“Young Master Tang, I know what happened. Big Brother Fang got seriously injured trying to save me,” He Ping said, his voice trembling, afraid that Tang Chen might kill him in a fit of rage.

Tang Chen said coldly, “Then hurry up and tell me everything!”

He Ping then laid out the whole story. It turned out that he had been present during Tang Chen’s basketball competition that morning. After Tang Chen won decisively, one of his seniors asked if he wanted to go somewhere to have some fun.

This senior had always been on good terms with him. Being a teenager, He Ping couldn’t resist the temptation and went along. Only after arriving did he realize that the place his senior had taken him to was an underground casino!

He Ping initially tried to excuse himself, saying he didn’t know how to gamble and wanted to leave. But his senior said they were just there to have a little fun and that he would pay. As you know, human nature is greedy for small advantages. Upon hearing that his senior would pay, He Ping immediately agreed.

Gambling is like visiting prostitutes; it’s easy to get addicted. At first, he only planned to play small bets for fun, but the stakes got higher and higher. He gradually became engrossed in it. Not only that, but there were also many scantily clad bunny girls around, adding to the atmosphere. He felt like he had become Chow Yun-fat from “God of Gamblers” and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Nine out of ten gamblers lose—that’s the rule of casinos. After He Ping and his senior lost all their money, they still weren’t satisfied. Then a man in a uniform approached them, offering to lend them money temporarily so they could win it back and repay him later.

Hearing such a good offer, the two agreed on the spot. But the more they gambled, the more they lost. When the uniformed man demanded repayment, they had no money to give him. The casino’s bodyguards then prepared to beat them up severely. It was at that moment that Fang Wenxin showed up. What happened next goes without saying: Fang Wenxin fought to protect his brothers, which led to the situation they were in now.

“Young Master Tang, it’s my fault. I caused Big Brother Fang to end up like this. Please punish me,” He Ping said, lowering his head after finishing his story. The room fell into an awkward silence. No one knew how Tang Chen would punish him, and no one dared to speak.

After a moment of silence, Tang Chen finally said, “You really do deserve to die. But since you’ve admitted your mistake, this Young Master won’t punish you further. Now tell me, where is that damn underground casino?”

He Ping was immensely grateful that Young Master Tang wasn’t going to punish him and quickly replied, “That underground casino is inside the Dragon Phoenix Bar. Very few outsiders know about it.”

Tang Chen hummed in acknowledgment and said seriously, “If brothers make mistakes or slip up, this Young Master can be lenient. But when my people are beaten like this, I can’t just stand by. Yu Tianyi.”

“Here, Young Master Tang,” Yu Tianyi responded, ready for action.

Tang Chen instructed, “You’re skilled. Come with me tonight. This Young Master is going to wipe out that damn underground casino. Wait for me outside the school gate; I’ll pick you up.”

Yu Tianyi, already furious about Fang Wenxin’s injuries, nodded and said, “Understood, Young Master Tang. You can count on me.”

Tang Chen hummed again, then turned back to look at Fang Wenxin. He said to the others, “The rest of you, take good care of Fang Wenxin. Use the best doctors and the best medicine. You must ensure he recovers.”

“Yes, Young Master Tang!” Tang Chen’s deep concern for Fang Wenxin moved the other brothers. After all, a boss who truly cares for his subordinates is the best kind of boss.

After leaving the hospital, Tang Chen didn’t show his anger on his face. He had a meal at home with Yang Mi, teased her for a while, and waited until she fell asleep. Then, he drove out in his Extravagant Battle Car.

The System then spoke up: “Respected Host, this System knows you are very angry right now, but it still hopes you can stay calm. If you go on a rampage, you could land yourself in serious trouble.”

Tang Chen frowned and said, “Don’t tell this Young Master how to handle things. I know what I’m doing. I won’t go too far, but that damn casino must not be allowed to remain.”

Thinking it over, Tang Chen felt it wasn’t safe enough, so he called Third Master Chen and ordered him to bring his men to the Dragon Phoenix Bar and await further instructions.

After finishing all this, he arrived at the school gate, picked up Yu Tianyi, and asked him, “Yu Tianyi, did you bring your gear?”

Yu Tianyi hummed in confirmation. “Yes, Young Master Tang. I couldn’t get a gun, but I brought several throwing knives.”

Tang Chen nodded. Around 8 p.m., they reached the Dragon Phoenix Bar.

As soon as they entered the bar, deafening music assaulted Tang Chen’s ears. Under the dim lighting, men and women in the dance floor were either rubbing against each other or wildly gyrating—a scene of utter decadence.

Tang Chen signaled to Yu Tianyi, and the two approached someone who looked like a head waiter. Tang Chen went straight up to him and said, “Bro, I want to gamble a couple of rounds.”

The waiter was taken aback, his face stiffening visibly. “Sir, you must be mistaken. This is a bar, not a casino. What would you like to drink? Feel free to order.”

The waiter was also baffled. Although the bar’s underground casino was an open secret among regulars, this was the first time he had encountered a customer who directly asked to gamble as soon as he walked in.

Tang Chen smirked coldly, then pulled out a stack of cash from his pocket and slammed it on the counter. “I said I want to gamble a couple of rounds.”

The waiter gulped. Damn, that stack looked like it was about twenty thousand. He had seen people tip before, but never like this. How rich was this guy?

Tang Chen raised an eyebrow. “Is it too little? No problem. This Young Master has nothing but money.” As he spoke, he pulled out two more stacks of cash and slammed them on the counter.

The waiter felt like he was about to have a heart attack. He really wanted to ask this young master if his pockets were ATMs. He had never seen someone throw money around like this.

“No, no, I’ll take you there,” the waiter said hastily, stuffing the money into his pocket. Someone this wealthy might truly be a young master from a rich family. Offending him would be disastrous.

A look of disdain crossed Tang Chen’s face. As expected, money made everything easier. If you wouldn’t talk, he’d just keep throwing money at you until you did.

The waiter carefully led Tang Chen and Yu Tianyi behind the bar counter, where there was a black door. He knocked lightly three times. A cautious voice came from inside: “Which boss is it?”

The waiter quickly replied, “It’s a big fat sheep.”

“Big fat sheep” was the casino’s term for wealthy customers—those who had plenty of money but were also idiots, perfect targets for the casino to fleece.

Click!

Hearing it was a big fat sheep, the door was quickly opened. A large, fat man stood at the entrance and gestured for Tang Chen and the other to come in.

Tang Chen stepped inside. The first thing that met his eyes was a spiral staircase. Even before descending, loud shouts could be heard from below. When they reached the bottom, they saw a large space with over twenty tables laid out. Hundreds of guests were crowded around, some playing thirteen-card poker, others dice, and so on. Bodyguards, similar to the fat man who had opened the door, were patrolling the area.

“Welcome, Bosses. Please exchange for chips first,” a bunny girl said, swaying her chest in front of Tang Chen and the other.