Yun Jin was clearly not satisfied with the answer I gave.
But no matter how unsatisfied she was, there was nothing she could do, as she had already withdrawn from the Qianmen Blue Path.
Moreover, Yun Jin had spent all her time searching for Uncle Tuo’s whereabouts over the years.
The consequence of her neglecting the establishment and being in a hurry to leave was that she had absolutely no one to use!
A casino was unlike other entertainment venues; you couldn't just find anyone to take Shen Mengqing's position as the Lantern Holder.
If someone came to challenge the establishment, the person in Shen Mengqing's position was responsible for suppressing them!
Luo Qiwen had said something very true earlier.
In the Qianmen Blue Path, strength was paramount.
And so, three days later…
Before I could even consider it, Shen Mengqing and Yun Jin’s incessant calls started flooding in.
Under their repeated persuasion, I eventually, half-heartedly, accepted Shen Mengqing’s former position as the Lantern Holder.
I knew this was the outcome both Yun Jin and Shen Mengqing wanted.
But what they didn't know was that this was actually the outcome *I* wanted!
As long as these two left, I would be absolutely free, able to go wherever I pleased!
I had previously heard Shen Mengqing mention that the office reserved for Yun Jin on the sixth floor was strictly off-limits to everyone.
The reason given was that it contained some of Yun Jin’s personal belongings, as well as a… safe!
Although I wasn't sure what was locked inside the safe, I decided to find an opportunity to open it!
To see if I could hit the jackpot and unlock the mysterious Thousand King Token from within.
There’s no such thing as "revenge is a dish best served cold"; my current principle is to avenge any wrong immediately!
Since the Thousand King Token was related to the truth of Uncle Tuo’s death, I had to find a way to obtain it by any means necessary.
Even if it meant being a scoundrel, it didn't matter! I’d take the gamble!
However, before that, there were two issues that needed to be resolved first.
First, the surveillance cameras.
There were surveillance cameras in the hallway on the sixth floor. If I just swaggered in, I would be apprehended by the establishment’s security before I could even open the safe!
As for waiting until everyone left work and sneaking in, that was even more impossible!
In a casino, the surveillance room operated 24 hours a day, with three shifts running continuously.
This was done to effectively prevent internal theft.
If they discovered me sneaking into Yun Jin’s office, even if I was temporarily acting as Shen Mengqing’s Lantern Holder, I would still be caught!
However, this problem was not difficult to solve.
Just like in the movies, when the doors are closed, people are scarce after work, and I could find an opportunity to cut the power.
The second issue was opening the safe.
I heard that high-end safes were equipped with anti-tampering and anti-movement automatic alarms; they would sound as soon as they were touched.
Forcing it open was impossible; I would have to find a professional to open it.
Who to find to complete this task became a problem that troubled me.
Only trustworthy individuals could be entrusted with such a task!
Facing this safe, which was so close and potentially held the Thousand King Token, I couldn’t think of anyone I could use, no matter how hard I racked my brain!
Not only that, but on the very night Shen Mengqing and Yun Jin left, Luo Qiwen… came knocking again with people!
However, this time, she wasn't here to challenge the establishment, but to deliver a challenge with a notary public.
The so-called notary public has appeared in many movies.
Here, I would like to clarify one point: the role of a notary public truly exists in the world!
They are there to mediate various disputes and to act as witnesses in major gambling matches and large transactions.
The role of a notary public requires them to be completely independent of all parties involved.
Furthermore, they must possess sufficient reputation and prestige to serve as a notary public.
To put it plainly, the main role of a notary public is to ensure that gambling matches and transactions are conducted fairly, justly, and openly from beginning to end, and to ensure that neither party can easily go back on their word.
Gambling matches that require a notary public are definitely not ordinary!
Either they bet their entire fortune, or they bet their… life!
As expected, with the notary public as a witness, Luo Qiwen stated her purpose.
This time, on behalf of Yu Youwei, the owner of Red Sun Casino, she officially challenged Yun Jin.
She babbled a lot of useless nonsense, and I only heard the last eight words: "Betting as the game, no surrender until victory!"
A domineering statement!
It was clear that this had escalated from a private grievance to a matter of interest and entanglement between the two casinos.
Upon seeing that I had become the Lantern Holder of Ruichi, Luo Qiwen suddenly smiled and said, “Handsome guy, since you lent me your lighter that day, I’ll kindly remind you.”
“Don’t get involved in this mess!”
Honestly, if it weren't for the Thousand King Token, I wouldn't have been willing to be put in the position of Lantern Holder.
But now, I could only wait for Yun Jin’s response.
If she told me to accept, then I would have to grit my teeth and do it.
Thinking of this, I replied with a wry smile, "It can't be helped! In this world, one's fate is not one's own!"
"I'm just an employee of the boss. Allow me to make a phone call first."
Upon hearing this, Luo Qiwen didn't say anything further but nodded with a smile.
About ten minutes later…
"My boss said I should accept."
My answer didn't seem to surprise Luo Qiwen.
Seeing that I had agreed, Luo Qiwen then said, "Since your boss has agreed, I will tell you the details of the gambling match in front of the notary public."
"First, the match will be best of three. One person can fight three rounds consecutively, or a different person can fight each round."
"Second, both sides will prepare five million in chips as stakes."
"Finally, the losing party… will permanently close down their business!"
As soon as Luo Qiwen finished speaking, there was an immediate uproar from the surroundings.
It was clear that Luo Qiwen intended to drive Ruichi to ruin!
Seeing that the people from Ruichi seemed to have grim expressions, Luo Qiwen sneered and said, "I said last time that when I come here again, I will make sure Ruichi goes out of business!"
Anyone could hear the deep hatred in Luo Qiwen's words.
Li Sheng, standing beside me, couldn't help but blurt out, "Luo Qiwen, isn't this a bit too much?"
"We have always had normal competition with Red Sun. Do you have to escalate things this much?"
Hearing this, Luo Qiwen ignored Li Sheng and turned to me, smiling, "Handsome guy, do you have the final say?"
"If you don't, I don't mind you making another call."
Just then, Yun Jin's cold and ruthless voice suddenly came from the phone receiver…
"No need to call! I agree!"
As soon as Luo Qiwen brought her people over, I had already called Yun Jin.
After all, although I was in charge now, the establishment belonged to Yun Jin, and she was the one who truly made the decisions.