Movie variety show soul travels between two worlds to become a rich man

Chapter 734 Carnival Night - The Oriole Perches on the Branch Again

Even after leaving the Venetian's adrenaline-pumping casino, the air still seemed to carry the crisp sound of clinking chips and the frenzied cheers of the crowd.

Gao Dongxu led the six women, who were still excited and had a charming blush on their cheeks, to the Royal Peacock Indian Restaurant in the Venetian Hotel.

This is the only Indian restaurant in Asia to have received a Michelin star. The ambiance is luxurious and exotic, with dim lighting and exquisite Indian decorative art creating a private and sophisticated atmosphere. However, the six women's minds were clearly still preoccupied with the gambling table.

"Oh my god, my hands were shaking just now. Did you see that? That hand really came out as a small nine! I just had a feeling it was going to be small!" Su Yan lowered her voice, but the excitement in her tone was almost overflowing.

"Xiaoxue is amazing, she won seven times in a row!" Ruqing looked at Xiaoxue with admiration.

Xiao Xue, whose fair skin was accentuated by her bright red dress, was slightly calmer, but her eyes still gleamed: "Luck, it's all luck. But that last bet on 'surround dice,' even though I didn't win, I was really bold." She laughed at herself as she spoke.

Ah Ning swirled the lemonade in her hand, a confident smile playing on her lips: "I told you luck was on our side today, right? When the feeling comes, there's no stopping it."

Gu Shengnan, on the other hand, was more realistic. She quietly calculated, "With an initial investment of five million, we ended up winning around twenty-five million... That's an astonishing ratio."

Ru Xin smiled gently, nodding occasionally, clearly still immersed in the thrill and excitement of what had just happened.

They chattered excitedly, reviewing each key bet they had just made and sharing their ecstatic joy at winning money. The melodious Indian music playing in the restaurant was almost drowned out by their jubilant shouts.

Gao Dongxu smiled as he looked at them, fully understanding their emotions. Under the intense stimulation of unexpected windfall, the brain releases a large amount of dopamine, deeply imprinting this pleasure and creating the illusion that "I can control my luck" or "I am the chosen one." This is the core mechanism behind gambling's addictive nature.

When the appetizers—such as crispy pak koala (fried vegetables) and fragrant tandoori chicken—were served, everyone's attention was slightly drawn to the food. Gao Dongxu then took over the conversation.

"How does it taste?" he asked.

"Mmm! Delicious!" The women all nodded in unison.

Gao Dongxu cut a perfectly roasted piece of chicken and casually began to explain: "The design of casinos, from the lighting and music to the free drinks, is all about making people forget about time and keep betting. They're not afraid of customers winning money; they're only afraid of customers not coming. Because statistically speaking, as long as the gambling continues, the casino will definitely be the ultimate winner. That's called an 'advantage'."

He paused, looking at the six women who were gradually quieting down to listen to him: "Luck like ours today is one in a million, it could even be called a 'black swan event' for the casino."

But if you think you can win again just because you won this time, and even want to go back and try again immediately... then you're very likely to slowly give back all the money you won, along with your initial investment.

His tone was calm, yet carried a convincing power. Su Yan and Ru Qing, who had originally intended to suggest playing a few more games after dinner, immediately stuck out their tongues and abandoned the idea.

"When it comes to gambling, once you've had a crazy experience, that's enough. Never gamble again."

"And then there's gambling. Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely forbidden. That's a red line. Whoever touches it has to leave. I will never forgive them, understand?" Gao Dongxu took the opportunity to draw a red line for the six women.

"Don't worry, we won't touch it even if you tell us to," Xiaoxue said coquettishly.

"So... what do we do next?" Gu Shengnan asked softly, looking at Gao Dongxu with excitement and a hint of anticipation in her eyes. Twenty million was an unimaginable sum for most of them.

Although they had never been troubled by money since following Gao Dongxu, this money was ultimately earned by the six of them through their own luck, making it exceptionally meaningful.

Gao Dongxu smiled and offered a suggestion that made all the girls' eyes light up instantly: "Knowing when to quit while you're ahead is the best gambling strategy. Instead of losing this money back, turn it into real happiness."

Here's what we'll do: three million each, and you can buy whatever you like in Macau, this shopping paradise.

This suggestion was like water being poured into boiling oil, instantly igniting the entire room!

"Really? That's wonderful!" Ruqing was the first to clap her hands in delight.

"Three million...buy whatever you want?" Su Yan's pretty face flushed, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling with excitement.

The other four women's eyes also gleamed with astonishing light. No woman could resist such temptation, especially after just experiencing a frenzied acquisition of wealth.

Dinner ended with a new, more fervent anticipation. The delicious curry lamb, mustard-roasted Australian lamb chops, coconut-roasted chicken, and naan bread all seemed like mere accompaniments.

The group returned to the presidential suite for a short rest. The six women, as if injected with adrenaline, excitedly rushed into the dressing room and began selecting their outfits for that evening's "battle" at the shopping mall.

Soon, they changed into more sexy and fashionable dresses or pantsuits, touched up their makeup, and each one of them was radiant, with an aura comparable to a supermodel army. Gao Dongxu also changed into a casual and comfortable outfit, had his private butler push a luggage cart provided by the hotel, and then pushed it into the bedroom. He took out six black briefcases full of cash from the room and placed them on the luggage cart.

"What is this...?" Ah Ning asked, looking at the combination lock box with some confusion.

"All shopping tonight will be paid in cash," Gao Dongxu said with a faint smile.

Gao Dongxu's cash was indeed piled up like a mountain, and this was a good opportunity to wash it off and also to maximize the luxurious experience of shopping with cash.

Thus, an eye-catching group set off. Gao Dongxu strolled leisurely at the front, flanked by six stunningly beautiful women of different styles. Behind them were Fugui, Erpang, and Fusheng, all with solemn expressions, pushing a luggage cart full of cash-filled briefcases.

Macau's luxury shopping malls bring together all the world's top brands, from Cartier and Tiffany jewelry to Rolex and Patek Philippe watches, and Hermès, LV, and Dior clothing and leather goods... a dazzling array of choices.

The six women completely let loose. They wandered through boutiques, their shopping for the night not about the styles, but about their "mood".

Even the shop assistants at the major boutiques, who were used to seeing big spenders, couldn't help but be amazed. It was already astonishing that a big spender would bring six female companions, but these six female companions had terrifying purchasing power, and the bodyguards following behind them simply opened their suitcases and paid in cash!
"Wrap this one, this one, and this one up," Ah Ning instructed.

"Wow, this diamond bracelet is so sparkly!" Ruqing leaned over the counter.

Su Yan and Gu Shengnan are looking at limited edition bags.

Xiaoxue and Ruxin both have a particular fondness for an exquisite wristwatch.

Gao Dongxu mostly just sat in the VIP lounge, drinking the champagne served by the staff, smiling as he watched them choose, occasionally nodding to give some advice, and then signaling Fugui and the others to open the cases and pay.

Stacks of banknotes were handed out, in exchange for exquisite shopping bags. The briefcase emptied at a visible rate, while the subordinates' hands were filled with more and more shopping bags, almost too many to carry.

Finally, they had a private butler bring people down to help, and had each store send guests directly to the presidential suite.

This scene was even more viral than a winning streak at the gambling table. "The mysterious tycoon who dragged six others down with him," "Winning 20 million in casinos and then buying luxury goods in cash"... Such gossip spread like wildfire through Macau's casinos, hotels, and sales circles, becoming the hottest legendary topic of the night.

For Gao Dongxu and the six women, it was an incredibly wonderful night in Macau, started with luck and embellished with money and a shopping spree.

The following morning, Gao Dongxu woke up naturally amidst the entanglement between Xiaoxue and Su Yan. Looking at the shopping bags, boxes, clothes, purses, and shoes scattered all over the room and floor, he suddenly felt as if he had trapped himself in a cocoon.

You really can't let a group of women get together and let them unleash their true nature and shop freely.

The quota of three million per person was simply not enough to satisfy the six shopaholics who were completely obsessed with shopping.

Wearing a silk bathrobe, Gao Dongxu looked around the bedroom and living room, which seemed cramped, and finally had no choice but to have his private butler deliver breakfast to the royal suite where Fu Gui and the others were staying. He ate while listening to Wang Jianjun's report.

"Based on the information we overheard, we have confirmed the names of this group. The Hong Kong gang consists of Mr. Chan, Andrew, Julie, Johnny..."

Wang Jianjun placed the four photos on the dining table one by one. "On the Korean side, this person is called Poppy, he is the leader, and in order are Zangpano, Annie, Gum, and Pepsi."

The middleman between the two groups was Park from Macau. He was the one who orchestrated the theft of the 300 billion yen "Tears of the Sun" diamond.

This man, Wei Hong, is Asia's biggest receiver of stolen goods. The Tear of the Sun diamond is in the hands of his mistress, Tiffany. Macau Park plans to sell the diamond back to Wei Hong after the theft, at which point they will each receive 20 million US dollars.

Park from Macau has learned from Tiffany's half-sister that to open the door containing the diamonds, they need the sensor inside Tiffany's heart.

Meanwhile, through wiretapping, we also obtained another piece of information: four years ago, this "Macau Park" (Park from Macau) successfully committed a theft. Popeye lowered the steel cable he was holding, allowing Park to escape first. At that moment, the cable around Park snapped, and Park, carrying the gold bars, abandoned his companion and fled.

"Hehe, interesting. So, this group still has a batch of gold bars in their possession." Gao Dongxu raised an eyebrow and smiled.

"Yes."

“Since it’s stolen goods, let’s not waste it. Our department is newly established and needs to be built up. We need money everywhere, so it’s perfect to use it,” Gao Dongxu said with a smile.

Wang Jianjun was already certain that his leader was going to play the role of the viper, and that Gold had made arrangements, but the fact that Tear of the Sun hadn't even been mentioned made it all too clear what that meant.

(End of this chapter)