He had just married a policewoman when he was diagnosed with criminal genius.

Old Li was still immersed in the ecstasy of suddenly becoming rich, feeling as if he were walking on clouds, floating on air and oblivious to everything.

"Brother! We're so lucky, let's play a couple more rounds later!" He rubbed his hands together, his eyes shining with excitement.

Looking at Lao Li's appearance, Lu Chen knew that the man was completely infatuated.

Actually, if Lao Li were smart enough, he should have taken the money and left immediately at that point.

If we don't leave now, it will be difficult to leave later.

These days, no casino will stand by and watch a gambler win millions and leave easily.

Moreover, besides the fact that the people in the venue don't want you to leave, it's hard to say whether there are other motives hidden in the envious or jealous glances around you.

However, Lu Chen's original intention was to lure the restaurant owner out, so naturally he wouldn't leave.

He didn't see the need to remind Lao Li; a gambling addict doesn't deserve sympathy.

"Okay, let's play a couple more rounds later," Lu Chen replied casually.

Soon, the dealer returned with a tray, on which Lu Chen and Lao Li's chips were neatly arranged.

The two men took the chips. Old Li's fingers were trembling; he had never seen so much money in his life.

The dealer bowed slightly, his tone much more respectful than before: "Gentlemen, the dice game will be paused for a moment. Our boss will come over personally to greet you shortly."

"The boss... came to greet us personally?" Old Li's eyes widened, his face full of shock.

He never dreamed that he would enjoy such treatment in his lifetime.

The casino owner personally greeted him during the game. This was a moment of glory he never dared to dream of before.

"While we're waiting, would you two like something to drink?" the croupier asked with a smile.

"No need," Lu Chen said curtly.

He wouldn't dare drink anything from here. Who knows what might be added to it?

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At the same time, every minute for Jiang Xue felt like it was stretched a hundred times longer.

She never expected that Lu Chen would discover a gambling den.

So what if they found it? They can let the police verify it.

But Lu Chen, on the other hand, actually wanted to go in and explore on his own.

She wanted to persuade him to stop, but before she could finish speaking, Lu Chen hung up the phone.

She dared not call back, in case Lu Chen happened to be at a critical moment and a phone call could expose his identity.

It's too late to say anything now.

According to Lu Chen, if it weren't for the casino, he would have called back to let them know he was safe.

If there is no news, it means that it is indeed a casino, and she should contact someone to arrest the gamblers.

Jiang Xue glanced at the time—the appointed time had arrived.

She couldn't wait any longer and quickly dialed the number of Director Ding Jianguo.

"Hey, Xiao Jiang!" Ding Jianguo's hearty laughter came from the other end of the phone. "You guys did a fantastic job with this anti-gambling campaign! Don't worry, I'll definitely recommend you for commendation afterwards! You've got your hands on the title of model publicity officer—"

"Director," Jiang Xue interrupted him, her voice urgent, "I have something important to report, please listen to me first."

A moment later.

"What?!" Ding Jianguo's tone instantly shifted from lighthearted to serious. "You're saying Lu Chen discovered a casino?"

He wasn't quite right in the head. Wasn't the task supposed to be for Lu Chen and Jiang Xue to promote anti-gambling awareness?

How did it turn into a gambling raid?

"Yes, Chief." Jiang Xue spoke quickly, "Lu Chen discovered this underground casino while tracking a gambler. Now... he should have infiltrated it."

"Nonsense!" Ding Jianguo exclaimed, both shocked and furious.

He didn't expect that Lu Chen not only discovered the casino, but also went inside himself.

This is a real crime scene, not a propaganda performance. It's too dangerous for an ordinary person like Lu Chen.

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone.

Ding Jianguo took a deep breath and asked in a low voice, "Where is the location?"

Jiang Xue gave an address in a suburban area.

"That's an old factory area, with complex terrain, easy to defend and difficult to attack." Ding Jianguo, experienced as he was, immediately sketched out a rough map in his mind. "We swept over there once before, but came up empty-handed. Now it seems they've reopened it in a different location."

"Director, Lu Chen should still be inside. We must act as soon as possible!" Jiang Xue's voice was filled with barely suppressed urgency.

"I'll mobilize the police force immediately," Ding Jianguo decided without hesitation.

"Director, I want to participate in this mission as well," Jiang Xue said quickly.

There was another two seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

"Okay," Ding Jianguo finally agreed. "But you must follow orders and absolutely do not alert the enemy. We'll move in together once all the police forces are assembled."

"Understood!" Jiang Xue gripped her phone tightly, her eyes filled with determination.

Inside the casino.

Lu Chen remained calm and composed as he sat at the gambling table.

Meanwhile, Old Li, who was standing to the side, seemed to have springs under his buttocks, restless and excitedly itchy all over.

"Brother, what should I say when the boss comes to greet us personally?" Old Li nervously rubbed his hands.

Lu Chen smiled faintly and did not reply.

He knew perfectly well that the casino owner's personal intervention was definitely not a good thing.

Generally speaking, there are only two possibilities when the boss personally shows up: one is that he has encountered a really big client and wants to win over a long-term cooperation.

Secondly, if someone tries to cause trouble, they might want to come and test the waters themselves.

Lu Chen had just won millions from his opponent, so clearly he wasn't there to throw money away, but to cause trouble.

Not long after, a series of unhurried footsteps came from the depths of the corridor.

A man in sportswear walked out slowly.

His hair was neatly combed, and he wore gold-rimmed glasses. He looked like a cultured man who loved sports, not at all like a burly casino owner.

But Lu Chen noticed that there was a thick layer of calluses on his finger joints.

Those are the marks left by years of playing cards and rolling dice.

This guy's a seasoned veteran.

It was also the big fish that Lu Chen was waiting for.

Without him, this banquet couldn't have been held.

"Gentlemen, I apologize for keeping you waiting." The owner smiled and spoke gently. "I heard we have distinguished guests tonight, so I came to pay my respects."

He pulled out a chair and sat down opposite Lu Chen, his gaze lingering on Lu Chen's face for a moment. As for Old Li, he didn't even glance at him.

"What's your name, young man?"

"My surname is Lu," Lu Chen replied briefly.

"My surname is Qian." The boss nodded slightly, his smile undiminished. "Mr. Lu, impressive skills. You won four million from us in less than fifteen minutes."

He spoke casually, as if the millions he had just lost weren't his money.

"Just lucky," Lu Chen replied calmly.

"Good luck doesn't explain winning every single time." Boss Qian narrowed his eyes, his gaze sharp as a knife on Lu Chen's face. "I'm very interested. Are you just relying on your ears, or do you have some other tricks up your sleeve?"

Lu Chen felt a chill run down his spine, but his face remained impassive. He knew this was a test; casino owners feared two types of people most: those who cheated and those who caused trouble.

Lu Chen seems to have both of these qualities.

If someone is found guilty of cheating, the "punishment" at this underground casino will not be lenient.

"Boss Qian is joking." Lu Chen met his gaze frankly. "The dice are from your establishment, the dice cup is from your establishment, and the dealer is from your establishment."

I'm sitting here empty-handed, what kind of connections could I possibly have?"

Boss Qian stared at Lu Chen for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled.

That makes sense.

He leaned forward slightly, his hands crossed on the table: "In that case, let's play something more exciting—dice is too easy, how about dominoes?"

Lu Chen's heart sank slightly.

Pai Gow? This game isn't like dice where you can win just by listening to the numbers.

He can use cheating techniques to tell the numbers on dice, but Pai Gow mainly relies on memory and psychological warfare.

Boss Qian wants to switch to a project that's harder to cheat on.

But then he thought about it again. His main purpose was to stall Boss Qian. Whether he won or lost was not important to him, since he couldn't take the money anyway.

Perfect timing! He also wanted to see just how capable this Boss Qian really was.

"Alright." Lu Chen smiled slightly, "Then I'll play a few rounds with Boss Qian."