Chapter 433 Taking a Gamble
The dark muzzle of a gun was suddenly pointed at Gu Lanlan.
Gu Lanlan, who was struggling and shaking her head at the camera, was suddenly so frightened that she couldn't move.
Even through the phone, Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel nervous, her heart pounding in her throat.
Beside him, Lu Junyan silently raised his hand and put his arm around Jiang Ning's shoulder.
Through the silky fabric of the dress, the warmth of Lu Junyan's palm gradually transferred to Jiang Ning's skin, giving Jiang Ning a sense of security.
Jiang Ning knew perfectly well that Joker wouldn't kill Gu Lanlan yet.
She had to admit that the Joker was smarter than she had imagined.
Originally, the welcome banquet that Yuan Pei hosted for her and Lu Junyan was bait she used to lure Joker into taking the bait.
Joker looks terminally ill and doesn't have long to live.
Logically speaking, Joker shouldn't let this opportunity to snipe her slip by.
But to everyone's surprise, Joker took advantage of the time when she and Lu Junyan were attending the welcome banquet and kidnapped Gu Lanlan without either of them noticing.
With Gu Lanlan as leverage, it would be difficult for her not to comply.
"Do you think I'm targeting you, and that Gu Lanlan is just bait, so I won't shoot her?"
No sooner had she finished speaking than a bullet grazed Gu Lanlan's ear with a snap, blood flowing from her earlobe. She was terrified and wanted to scream, but her mouth was gagged and she couldn't make a sound.
"Joker!"
Jiang Ning roared angrily.
She clearly saw Gu Lanlan's tear ducts break down, and she cried so hard that the blood flowing from her temples seemed to stain her eyes red.
Gu Lanlan's fear almost overflowed from the screen, and Jiang Ning clenched his fists tightly.
"If you dare to hurt Lanlan..."
"Haven't I already caused the harm?"
"you!"
Jiang Ning was furious with Joker.
However, with Gu Lanlan currently in Joker's hands, she cannot act rashly.
"Although I want to kill you, it's too difficult to do it to you and get away unscathed."
The voice coming through the receiver carried a hint of helplessness.
"As you could tell last time, I don't have much time left, so instead of taking the risk of getting close to you, I'd rather choose a safer and more secure approach—that is, to let you take the initiative to approach me."
This time, the phone camera was pointed at Joker, and Joker's smug yet morbid smile appeared on the screen.
"I'll send you my location in a bit. If I don't see you and Lu Junyan within two hours, you can start preparing to collect Gu Lanlan's corpse!"
Without saying another word to Jiang Ning, Joker abruptly ended the call.
Jiang Ning gritted her teeth in hatred. Just then, her WeChat beeped. She opened it and saw that Joker had added her as a friend and sent her his location.
"here it is……?"
Jiang Ning showed the location to Lu Junyan, whose eyes darkened slightly.
Outside of country A, in the Xiping Sea, there is an artificial island created through land reclamation.
This is a lawless place.
It has always been jointly controlled by three major gangs: the Dragon Fang Gang, the Black Snake Society, and the Water Ghost Gang.
This island is known to outsiders as a "gambler's paradise".
Because the island is full of grand and luxurious casinos.
Jiang Ning never expected that the address Joker sent her would be this kind of place—
casino.
Joker kidnapped Gu Lanlan, took her to a casino, and then waited for Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan there.
This seems to send a signal—
Joker wanted to take a gamble with them.
It was late at night.
The waves of Xipinghai are surging.
Lu Junyan and Jiang Ning arrived at the artificial island, which had been reclaimed from the sea, by speedboat.
A gambler's paradise.
As soon as they landed on the island, they felt a completely different atmosphere from that of Country A.
It's very lively here.
At this time of year, even the CBD of Country A cannot match the dazzling lights and vibrant atmosphere of this place.
It's as if this artificial island is a city that never sleeps.
Walking through it, you can see men and women gambling everywhere.
Besides several magnificent casinos, there are also many small gambling stalls along the roadside for gamblers to entertain themselves.
It seemed as if everyone on the island was immersed in the joy of gambling, unable to extricate themselves.
However, Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan did not have the leisure to appreciate foreign customs.
Gu Lanlan's life hangs by a thread at this moment.
After arriving on the island, Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan immediately rented an electric motorcycle, with Lu Junyan driving Jiang Ning on the back.
Their time is running out.
Although the Joker gave them two hours, if they were just coming from Country A to this gambling paradise, they should have plenty of time.
However, Lu Junyan and Jiang Ning made some other preparations before they came, which took them quite a bit of time.
Therefore, they had to speed up and rush to the casino designated by the Joker.
In front of the Golden Casino, Lu Junyan and Jiang Ning got out of the car.
This casino, as its name suggests, is entirely golden, resembling a giant hemisphere made of gold.
It's magnificent, luxurious, and exudes an air of nobility.
Jiang Ning knew that the Golden Casino was the largest and most magnificent casino in this gambler's paradise.
The two of them went inside, where the interior was even more luxurious than the exterior.
After passing through security, they walked through the sea of gamblers, took the elevator, and arrived at the VIP casino on the top floor.
There were dedicated receptionists waiting to greet them.
"The Joker is inside. Please come in."
The receptionist pushed open the heavy door.
Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan took a deep breath at the same time and went inside.
The VIP casino is not as spacious and bright as the lobby downstairs, but it has a low-key luxury feel.
Jiang Ning spotted Gu Lanlan, who was bound hand and foot to a chair, at a glance.
"Lanlan!"
Jiang Ning ran towards Gu Lanlan, but Joker, who was not far away, immediately fired a shot at Jiang Ning.
The shot landed at Jiang Ning's feet.
However, even if the bullet didn't hit his feet, Jiang Ning wouldn't be shot.
Because Lu Junyan grabbed Jiang Ning the moment Joker fired, turning his back to Joker's gun.
Joker narrowed his eyes, looking disdainful.
"It'll be no fun if you die... It's more fun if she dies."
Joker has a baby face and a naive smile, but his eyes are dull and lifeless.
Beside her, Gu Lanlan was speechless and could only whimper in pain.
She knew Jiang Ning would definitely come.
But Jiang Ning really shouldn't have come.
This is the stage that Joker has carefully prepared for Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan. They can't bring bodyguards or weapons, which means they can only be slaughtered at will.
"Joker, Lu Junyan and I are here! Why aren't you releasing Lanlan yet?!"
Jiang Ning shouted angrily at Joker.
However, the Joker nonchalantly played with his pistol.
"When did I say I would release Gu Lanlan if you two came?"
Joker stood up from his seat and walked towards Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan.
Lu Junyan naturally shielded Jiang Ning behind him.
When their eyes met, for a fleeting moment, Lu Junyan actually felt that Joker and he looked somewhat alike.
"So what will it take for you to release Jiang Ning's friends?"
Lu Junyan asked Joker, his voice and expression as calm as ever.
Joker chuckled softly.
"Let's play a game!"
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