But Cao He suddenly felt uneasy.
He knew full well that his secret seeking of help from the "secret door" and issuing a kill order to a regular resident of another color was something that could not be brought to light.
If the sudden appearance of the river causes this matter to escalate, it will undoubtedly make things worse.
He understood that if this matter reached the ears of the higher-ups in Hearts or Diamonds, it would have extremely adverse effects on him. Therefore, he had to act more cautiously to avoid causing even greater trouble.
He took a deep breath, turned to his subordinates, and whispered, "This matter must be handled discreetly. Do not alert anyone. Be extremely careful to avoid any unforeseen complications."
After hearing this, the subordinate nodded silently, accepted the order, and left.
Cao He gazed at the night outside the window, his wrinkled eyes narrowing as he looked at the stars, a sinister expression on his face.
Meanwhile, in a corner of the Red Peach Casino, Xiao Yao was nervously reporting to Wang Shuo.
"Brother Shuo, I swear, I saw a few more suspicious people during the day today!" The boy frowned, held up three fingers, and solemnly said to Wang Shuo.
Wang Shuo glanced at him, his tone somewhat dismissive: "Xiao Yao, didn't I tell you yesterday? It's normal for a few strange people to appear in casinos from time to time. Don't scare yourself unnecessarily."
However, Xiaoyao shook her head firmly: "No, Brother Shuo, this time is different. I paid special attention today. Those two people were wearing the same clothes, sneaking around looking around suspiciously, and even followed the casino staff upstairs. I think this is not simple."
Upon hearing this, Wang Shuo frowned slightly, beginning to take Xiao Yao's words seriously. "Could you be overthinking it? Considering Jiulong's threat during the recent high-level meeting, the higher-ups have already strengthened security measures. At this point, would anyone really dare to cause trouble in the casino?"
Xiaoyao analyzed seriously, "That's precisely why striking when no one expects it is more likely to achieve their goals."
He looked at the hesitant Wang Shuo and said in a deep voice, "Brother Shuo, I know you think I'm too young and haven't told me many things, but I want to say that I'm all grown up now and I have my own judgment. Besides, isn't observing and judging people what a croupier should do? I have confidence in my observation skills."
Looking at Xiao Yao's resolute and determined expression, Wang Shuo couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions.
He somewhat regretted letting Xiaoyao's parents protect him so well. In a place like Paradise Island that devours people, relying solely on technology is not enough; sufficient vigilance and coping skills are also necessary.
This kid will suffer sooner or later...
However, since Xiaoyao had already said so much, Wang Shuo had no choice but to believe her.
It's just a matter of asking Chunling to send more people; he can still talk to her about that.
"Okay, I'll go and talk to Director Chunling right away to increase the number of patrols inside the casino. I'll also be there in person tomorrow, so you won't be absent when you say there are suspicious individuals."
Wang Shuo relented and agreed to send more personnel.
"I knew Brother Shuo was the best!"
After hearing this, Xiaoyao breathed a sigh of relief and smiled gratefully. "With your guarantee, I definitely won't repeat the same mistake as last time."
Looking at Xiao Yao's young face, Wang Shuo sighed and said earnestly, "Xiao Yao, the situation in Jiulong is far more complicated than it appears on the surface. It involves many deep-seated interests and forces..."
Xiao Yao nodded as if she understood, "I understand, Brother Shuo. Anyway, I'll always be right to listen to you guys."
"Why……"
Overnight, everything happened silently.
Day 5.
In every corner of the Red Peach Casino, the number of thugs dressed in uniform suits is quietly increasing.
They stood silently in the shadows, almost blending into the surrounding decor. Without careful observation, it was difficult to notice the significantly improved security measures in the casino today, with a thug silently maintaining order every few steps.
Wang Shuo was stationed at the Red Peach Casino, directing operations from the rear area, constantly monitoring the situation inside the casino, and assigning the thugs to their respective positions.
For the casino's patrons, the place remains as bustling and lively as ever, unchanged.
The game tables were packed with people, all immersed in the exciting games; the bar, redemption area, and lobby were bustling with activity and noise.
Xiaoyao took a deep breath and began his work.
He noticed the thugs around him and felt a surge of security. However, he did not let his guard down. Instead, he secretly observed his surroundings, ready to shout immediately if anything seemed amiss.
The flow of people did not appear early in the morning as it had the previous two days, but rather strolled into the lobby around noon.
"Miss Chuanliu, you're here to play again today?"
The waiters in the lobby greeted her warmly; after meeting her for several days in a row, Chuanliu had become quite familiar with her.
The latter smiled and nodded, then yawned lazily as if he had just woken up, and said softly, "Just browsing around."
She then walked into the casino without a second thought, leaving the waiter and his colleagues watching with envy.
"Look at them, and then look at us. Workers are still workers no matter where they are, and Paradise Island is no exception!"
However, the two waiters, lost in their envy, did not notice that four inconspicuous "tails" had quietly followed Chuanliu behind him.
The four men, dressed in plain clothes, turned sharp the moment Chuan Liu stepped into the lobby, as if they were seeing the woman as prey to be caught.
They followed the flow of people, deliberately keeping a distance, but occasionally shortening it to test her reaction.
When Chuanliu casually turned around, the four of them immediately and silently dispersed, each choosing a different angle to quietly follow behind him.
During the surveillance, they covered for each other and remained vigilant at all times. Whenever someone inadvertently looked in their direction, they would quickly change their posture, either looking up at the sky, looking down at the ground, or pretending to talk to someone next to them, cleverly avoiding the other person's gaze.
They furtively observed Chuanliu's every move, peeking out from time to time, trying to get closer to her without attracting attention.
Chuanliu, seemingly oblivious to everything behind him, continued to stroll through the casino as always.
"Flowing river!"
Xiaoyao called out enthusiastically to the girl, her face beaming with a happy smile.
At the same time, he keenly noticed the subtle changes in the people behind the girl out of the corner of his eye.
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