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Chapter 3 Origins

  He said that, Xiao He Shang unexpectedly sold a suspenseful look, he started searching himself all over, but after flipping through everything, he didn't take out anything. In the end, this old guy stretched out two fingers and gestured in front of Sun Bao Zi: "Little fatty, have one"

  Sun Baozi pulled out a pack of cigarettes and handed the entire pack to Xiao He Shang, saying: "Old Master Xiao, it's not me who said you, but this stinky habit of yours from the old society as a storyteller needs to be changed. You say two sentences and then bring out a bamboo basket to collect money. I've given you an entire pack of cigarettes, can you finish speaking now?"

  Xiao He Shang chuckled, pulled out a cigarette and lit one up. Then he naturally put the cigarette box into his own pocket. Huang Ran glanced at Xiao He Shang in the rearview mirror, then helped him open a slit on the side window.

  After taking a few puffs of smoke, Xiao He Shang said again: "Because the railway line has almost become a symbol of that casino, the casino side cannot give up. In the end, they made an agreement with the local government, and the casino voluntarily took out 3% of their annual revenue to build public facilities for the local government in exchange for the last chance to inspect the safety of the railway line.

  If something goes wrong this time, the train line will be permanently suspended. The casino has spared no expense and invited famous Feng Shui masters and witches from all over the world to perform rituals several times. It is said that several evil spirits have been caught along the railway line. However, the casino is still not at ease, so in order to ensure the safe operation of the train on its first day back in service, they invited a well-known Shinto priest from Japan to board the train and prevent any unexpected accidents from happening.

  However, they still feel that it's not safe enough and want to find an even bigger backer. Because the Public Opinion Bureau had a big reputation at first, the casino side originally wanted the Public Opinion Bureau to take the lead, but now the Public Opinion Bureau has been disbanded. They found out about your small company through Hong Kong's Jin Mangzi.

  "The casino side has placed a bet, as long as the train can safely reach its destination, this task is already half completed. Then stay in their casino for a day and your mission will be accomplished. Five million US dollars will be easily obtained. How about it? Little fatty, was this deal done well?"

  Sun Baozi listened and blinked his eyes, looking at Huang Ran through the rearview mirror. Coincidentally, Huang Ran was also looking at him through the rearview mirror. After exchanging a glance, both of them smiled slightly. Sun Baozi spoke first, "Old Huang, since the committee is so famous in Southeast Asia and close to Malaysia, didn't that casino invite you to come out of retirement?"

  Huang Ran smiled and said, "More than half a year ago, a director of the casino contacted me, but at that time, the committee had just been dissolved, and I didn't have the mind to take care of things on that side. Later, I partnered with you all to do this company, and at that time, the company didn't have any overseas business, so I didn't mention it."

  When Huang Ran spoke, his eyes intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Xiao He and Shang a few times. Old Master Xiao felt a little guilty and turned his head, pretending to look at the scenery outside the car window. This action couldn't escape Sun Bao's sharp eyes, and he chuckled and continued to ask Huang Ran, "Old Huang, was the price you offered initially also 5 million?"

  Huang Ran smiled slightly and glanced at Xiao He's pretending-to-be-calm expression, saying: "It's about time, it's about time..."

  "It's almost fine" Sun Baozi took a glance at Xiao He Shang and then, in front of him, pulled out his phone, dialed a number and made the call: "Old Zheng, get up and take a piss, and while you're at it, help me investigate something. There's a train route to Yunshan Casino that always has problems, can you help me figure out what's going on? Don't be late, I'm at the airport right now, just about to head over there. If things are serious, I won't go. Nonsense, I'm also made of flesh and blood, why shouldn't I be afraid of death? Ten minutes, just ten minutes, as soon as you find out, tell me immediately. Oh, and no matter who the woman sleeping next to you is, whether she's your wife or not, give her my best regards. Hahaha."

  After talking nonsense for a few sentences, Sun Baozi hung up the phone, looked at me and smiled, saying: "Lazi, last time in the US, I was busy with official business and didn't have fun gambling. This time I'll show you what it means to be a casino killer. Not that I'm bragging, but back then I had a nickname - give me a deck of cards and I can bankrupt a bank.

  "After hearing his words, I said in confusion: 'Great Sage, didn't you say it wrong? It's about demolishing a casino, what does it have to do with closing the bank?'"

  Sun Baozi chuckled and said, "Which big casino doesn't have several big banks supporting it from behind?" As he spoke, he was still looking at Xiao He Shang, who had become somewhat uncomfortable.

  Less than ten minutes later, Sun's phone rang again. He answered the call and said: "I thought you'd take a while to find out, huh? Yeah, yeah, tell me, I'm listening... On the first day of the train's operation, three people died, one from sudden cardiac arrest, one from choking on food in the air pipe, and one from relapse of an old illness. Hmm? And another one went missing on the train? Got on but didn't get off, what's the explanation for that? They said it was a stowaway and didn't care... Not me saying it, but what's good about stowing away on a big horse (train) anyway?

  "After that, several more people died in a row, similar to the first day. Hmm, what happened next? I know about the half-year suspension and the death of a Datuk, but what else happened afterwards? Hmm? You repeat it again, I didn't quite catch it. Hmm, to ensure the railway operation would be completely safe after re-examination, the local casino opened a high-stakes bet, spending 10 million US dollars to invite Japanese Shinto priests. They also prepared another 10 million to invite a mysterious private organization, which has a haunted room and is also preparing to find this private organization to solve... This you don't need to investigate, I know this much is enough."

  After finishing, Sun Baozi hung up the phone and looked at Xiao He Shang. Before he could speak, Xiao He Shang first scolded him with a face full of anger: "This is outrageous! They actually spent 10 million to invite someone else, what does this mean? Little Baozi, don't worry, this matter isn't over yet. I'll go find them, why did they give others 10 million but only gave us 5 million? Do they look down on us?"

  Sun Baozi smiled and said, "Master Xiao, I'm counting on you for this. I'll be waiting for your good news. The amount of money doesn't matter, just can't be less than that Japanese person's, or it would be embarrassing if word gets out."

  Xiao He Shang nodded with a frown, then began to sigh and complain about how the world was not good nowadays, it's hard to make money, he didn't have pension insurance, and the older he got, the more afraid he became. But Sun Baozi pretended not to hear him, gazing out of the window at the scenery with narrowed eyes. After a while, he suddenly turned his head and looked at me, saying: "Lazi, get ready, this time we're going to bring Er Yang, Zhang Jieba and Meng Xiaojie along. Everyone's going, including Shao Yiyi."

  After hearing his words, everyone in the car including me was stunned. Huang Ran glanced at Sun Baozi through the rearview mirror but didn't say a word. Xiao He Shang couldn't help but speak up: "Second Yang bringing one is enough, if both of them go they'll at least take away half. And there's no need for all these other people to come along, each additional person means an extra share. That little girl Shao Yiyi doesn't need to follow either, she's just an accountant, what can she do?"

  "This time's matter is a bit fishy. After you said that, I didn't feel quite right in my heart. Let everyone bring their stuff along, if something unexpected happens, there will be one more person to think of a solution."

  After finishing, Sun Baozi took out his phone and called Shao Yiyi again. After a while, Shao Yiyi's phone finally connected. Sun Baozi smiled and said into the phone: "Yiyi, don't scold me first, I have something to tell you. Get ready, our company is going on a trip to Malaysia in two days. Yes, it's a company benefit, isn't that what we just confirmed? Lazi asked me to notify you immediately, he's not shy, right? He gets red-faced and can't speak when he sees you. By the way, prepare your passport. What, you don't have a passport? No worries, I'll take care of it for you, I'll give it to you tomorrow. Also, tell Wu Ge about it, don't let him worry. Remember, be sure to tell him. Or else Wu Ge will glare at me, and I'm really scared... Alright, nothing else, go back to sleep, don't forget to call Wu Ge when you wake up..."

  After hanging up the phone, Sun Baozi yawned and looked out of the car window at the scenery before turning to Huang Ran and saying: "Old Huang, I'm not saying anything, but where are you planning on taking us? This isn't even the road to our place!"

  Huang Ran glanced at Sun Baozi through the rearview mirror and said, "It's still better to stay with me. I also know who Guangren is. Although you didn't tell me about specific things, I can guess a bit. It might be better for you to stay with me for a while. First, I'll send you over, then I'll notify Yang Shuo and Yang Jun to come and meet up with you."

  After listening to Huang Ran's words, Sun Baozi blinked his eyes and thought for a moment. He then tightened the large coat on his body and said: "Then I'll trouble you, Old Huang. I'll take a nap first. When it's time, call me. Master Xiao, close the window. If I catch a cold, you can forget about the Da Ma Casino matter." As he spoke, he closed his eyes. Within seconds after finishing speaking, Sun Baozi started snoring.

  After Sun Baozi fell asleep, the car suddenly became quiet. I sat there bored and eventually closed my eyes too. Originally, I wanted to rest my mind, but after closing my eyes, I soon fell into a deep sleep. I don't know how long it took, but I was woken up by Huang Ran's voice: "We've arrived, you three can wake up now."

  I rubbed my eyes and found that Huang Ran had already pulled us to the door of a three-story building in the suburbs of the capital.

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