At this moment, Zhuang Qiang suddenly came up and said with a resentful look, "Brother Da Dong, stop watching your beauty and hurry up and do the math! Do you know how much we lost today?"
He Da Dong slapped Zhuang Qiang hard, "Qiang! Watch your mouth!"
Zhuang Qiang rubbed his head, which was used to being beaten, and said without thinking, "So what if they're a little higher in status than us? Brother, why are you afraid of them?"
He Dadong gave Zhuang Qiang a cold look. "You think I'm afraid of them?"
Zhuang Qiang scoffed, "Then you're wasting both money and manpower."
He Da Dong smoothed his greasy hair, took out a nearly empty pack of cigarettes from his pocket, took out half a cigarette from the remaining pack, lit it, and took a deep drag.
The white mist emitted a faint, cool hue under the neon lights.
"This is the boss's order."
He Dadong said quietly, then turned to look at Zhuang Qiang, "The boss is about to make a move."
"..."
With "male model Xiao Liu" added, the group of six headed towards the Red Peach Casino.
In the bustling City of Hearts, every official resident enjoys the privilege of owning a unique courtyard within the estate where the Casino of Hearts is located.
The manor's layout is ingenious and highly hierarchical, with the Red Peach Casino at its center, and a solemn central axis running through it, with courtyards surrounding it like stars around the moon.
The courtyards are not randomly distributed, but carefully arranged according to the size of the identity tags held by the residents.
Residents holding the "Two of Hearts" badge have their courtyards located on the outermost edge of the manor, separated from the outside world by only a wall. The most prestigious "Ace of Hearts," however, enjoys the most central and prominent position in the manor, like a dazzling jewel, attracting everyone's covetousness.
When the group arrived at the Red Peach Casino, Wang Shuo's gang of thugs had been waiting for them for a long time.
They escorted the group through the hustle and bustle of the Red Peach Casino and into the tranquil area behind the manor.
The manor in the City of Hearts is breathtakingly magnificent.
This is a city with two major industries: casinos and red-light districts. The wealth of the City of Red Peach should not be underestimated.
The largest manor Chuanliu had ever seen on Paradise Island was none other than Jia Zuowei's residence, which was already quite luxurious, but it paled in comparison to the manor in the City of Hearts.
It truly lives up to its reputation as a place that brings together all the official residents of the City of Hearts.
The manor covers a vast area, resembling an independent kingdom, surrounded by towering walls carved with exquisite red peach patterns that gleam under the dazzling lights.
Within the manor, the buildings are arranged in a harmonious and unique style, possessing both classical solemnity and modern fashion. Various auxiliary facilities adorn the manor, including gardens, fountains, and sculptures, creating a beautiful tapestry.
Standing at the entrance of the manor, it's hard not to be awestruck by the magnificent sight before you.
This is the symbol of power and wealth.
Those wanderers from the outside world may never know that Paradise Island has such a place that truly represents "paradise".
Xiao Yao arrived at his residence first. He was exhausted from the night's events. He waved to everyone and said goodbye.
After all, among them, only Xiaoyao needed to clock in at the Red Peach Casino every day.
Then, Wang Shuo said, "Brother Qian Liu, I've arranged a place for you and Chuanliu, it's just a few steps away from where you stayed before."
Just as Qian Chuan was about to nod, Chuan Liu interrupted, "What's the point of living with you guys? I want to live with Sister Susan."
She needed to be with Susan so she could have a chance to find out where Lao Feng and the missing documents were.
As she spoke, she squeezed between Zhuiming and Susan, and warmly took Susan's arm.
Wang Shuo looked at Susan with some hesitation, unsure of her attitude.
Susan smiled politely and looked at Chuanliu with gentle eyes, saying, "Brother Qian Liu and Chuanliu, why don't you stay at my place? After all, I'm the '10 of Hearts,' so it's only right that I show you hospitality. Besides, I have plenty of rooms."
Qian Chuan nodded in agreement.
"Brother Qian, you're going too?" Wang Shuo asked in surprise, seemingly not expecting Qian Chuan to choose to go with Susan.
The latter patted Wang Shuo on the shoulder and said, "Okay. Send a few men to follow me."
Wang Shuo agreed, seemingly understanding but not quite.
Hearing the conversation, both Chuanliu and Zhuiming were moved.
Just as Chuanliu had predicted, Susan and Qian Chuan were subtly increasing the security at the mansion.
After leaving behind a few of his subordinates, Wang Shuo bid farewell to everyone.
Chuanliu, Qianchuan, and Zhuiming followed Susan to her residence.
Susan's yard was like a meticulously crafted garden, every inch brimming with life and vitality. A dazzling array of flowers bloomed in profusion, their colors spreading like a rainbow, making one feel as if they were in a fairytale world. These flowers were clearly carefully maintained and pruned daily by the gardener; every leaf was clean and tidy, and every blossom was vibrant and beautiful.
The furnishings in the courtyard are equally exquisite, exuding an air of elegance and luxury. Antique tables and chairs, elegant porcelain, and gorgeous tapestries... these furnishings complement the flowers, creating a space that is both elegant and tranquil.
Just like Susan herself, she exudes a unique charm of nobility and elegance.
As the hostess, Susan greeted everyone in her household and said to Qian Chuan and Chuan Liu, "I have arranged guest rooms for you, not far from my residence."
Then, she turned her attention to the only "newcomer," Zhui Ming.
"Xiao Liu, you..."
She paused for a moment, then said, "Your room is arranged next to theirs, so you can go with them."
Although her voice was gentle, it conveyed an undeniable authority.
The boy's face was full of confusion. He timidly pushed his black-rimmed glasses up to his nose and lowered his head slightly, as if he had been abandoned.
His voice trembled slightly, filled with disappointment, "You don't want to be with me...?"
Susan's gaze lingered on the boy for a moment, her eyes regaining their clarity, as if the passionate encounter at the "drunken bar" was just a dream.
After a moment, she slowly said, "I'm tired today, let's talk about it tomorrow."
As she spoke, she moved closer to the boy, gently lifting his chin with her fingers, and added, "There's plenty of time, isn't there?"
Susan turned and gracefully walked into her room, her figure gradually disappearing from everyone's sight.
However, the very next second after she disappeared from everyone's sight, her guards swiftly moved and surrounded Zhui Ming.
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