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Therefore, their relatives and friends trusted their insider information very much and often placed heavy bets on it.

If Xiao Shan is taken away at this time and cannot participate in the subsequent competitions, then the first to suffer losses will be the reporters present and their relatives and friends.

So how could these reporters agree to let Xiaoshan be taken away like this!

So they all blocked the inspector, demanding that he give a convincing explanation.

However, this inspector had been running rampant in Hong Kong for so long that although he was afraid of the pens and cameras in the hands of these reporters, these reporters had not yet returned to the newspaper office, so their pens and cameras were not a threat.

Then we'll have the higher-ups give a heads-up to all the newspapers, and I doubt any of them will dare to openly oppose their secret service.

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Thinking of this, the inspector straightened his back.

He shoved aside the reporters blocking his way and said impatiently, "I said I have no comment. Anyone who obstructs me again will be dealt with as obstructing official business!"

Seeing how arrogant the inspector was, the reporters didn't dare to confront him directly.

They had no choice but to help their colleague who had been pushed to the ground up and make way for the cops.

Xiao Shan sighed inwardly when he saw how quickly the reporters had given in.

It's true that you can't always rely on others for everything!

Just as the inspector was about to order his men to take him away, Xiao Shan looked at the inspector in front of him and said calmly, "I don't understand which law of Hong Kong I have violated. Are you being bribed by someone to deliberately prevent me from participating in the competition?"

Hong Kong is still in the era of the Four Great Detectives, and the legitimate world is also extremely corrupt.

So when the reporters heard Xiao Shan say that, they felt it made sense.

So the reporters immediately picked up their cameras and started flashing them at Xiao Shan and the police officers.

At this moment, many people secretly admired Xiao Shan.

After all, there aren't many people in Hong Kong these days who dare to speak to foreign inspectors like that.

Although Xiao Shan came from the mainland, his integrity impressed even those who had long knelt before foreigners in Hong Kong.

Immediately, many contestants and reporters began to whisper among themselves, questioning the fairness of the competition.

The organizer of this no-holds-barred fighting tournament in Hong Kong was none other than Perry Green Cavendish, the 12th Duke of Devonshire, John Bull.

Although Peregreen did not hold any official position in the British government, his status as the Duke of Devonshire meant he could do whatever he wanted within the British government's sphere of influence!

Pei Leilin has loved watching fighting matches since she was a child, which is why she organized an unrestricted fighting competition in Hong Kong this time.

He was still in the VIP room upstairs, thinking about how to group the semifinals to make the competition more exciting, when his assistant came to report what had happened downstairs.

After listening to her assistant's report, Pei Leilin frowned: "Nonsense! If the players who advanced to the semifinals are taken away, how are the rest of the matches going to proceed?"

"Speak," said Pei Leilin, standing up and following her assistant downstairs.

Seeing the grim-faced Peregreen approaching, the previously arrogant inspector visibly became obsequious: "Your Grace, what brings you here?"

“I organized this no-holds-barred fighting tournament myself. Now that you’re taking away the competitors, how can I not come?” Pei Relin said, her face grim as she looked at the inspector in front of her.

Upon hearing Peregreen's words, the inspector's forehead instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

Unexpectedly, this arrest caught the attention of Pei Relin.

If I don't handle this situation to the Duke's satisfaction, I guess I won't have to wear this coat anymore!

Although Peregrine did not hold a public office in the British government, with his influence, it would be incredibly easy for him to control someone!

After a quick thought, the inspector said to Peregreen, "Your Grace, Xiao Shan is someone we've been ordered to bring back! As for his remarks just now, I'll report to my superiors when I get back and have him clarify that we haven't done anything unfair with this No-Limit Fighting Tournament!"

"There are indeed some confidential matters regarding bringing Xiao Shan back!"

However, Peregrine didn't care about any secrets: "I don't care about secrets, you can't take this player away until the match is over!"

"If you have any complaints, you can have your superiors talk to me!"

Having heard what Pei Relin had said, the inspector knew he couldn't take Xiao Shan away today, so he could only leave dejectedly with his men.

Xiao Shan never expected that the person who would help him out of this predicament would be the organizer of this no-holds-barred fighting tournament.

"Your Grace, we really owe you a lot this time, otherwise I..." After watching the cops leave, Xiao Shan quickly expressed his gratitude to Pei Relin.

Pei Leilin interrupted Xiao Shan's thanks abruptly: "No need to thank me, I only wanted this competition to end successfully! After the competition, you can do whatever you want, it has nothing to do with me!"

After saying that, Peregrine turned around and prepared to leave.

Just then, Allen jumped out and greeted Peregrine.

Seeing Allen suddenly appear in front of her and greet her, Peregrine asked in surprise, "Allen, what are you doing here?"

"I came here specifically to watch Xiao's game!" Allen said with a smile.

Peregrine became even more curious: how did Allen come to know a Chinese person?

However, because there were too many reporters at the scene, Pei Leilin simply invited Allen and Xiao Shan to the VIP room upstairs.

In response to Peregrine's invitation, Xiao Shan asked Yang Tai and the others to wait in the lounge while he went with Allen to take a look.

Upon entering the VIP lounge, Pei Relin invited the two to sit down before asking Allen how he knew Xiao Shan.

Allen then briefly recounted how he met Xiao Shan to Pei Leilin.

After hearing Allen's words, Pei Reglin looked at Xiao Shan with a surprised expression and asked, "Mr. Xiao Shan, is your main job actually translation?"

"No, no, no!" Xiao Shan shook his head and said with a smile, "To be precise, my main job is welding, and translation is my side job!"

Pei Reglin looked at Xiao Shan with an expression that said, "You're not very knowledgeable, don't try to fool me," and asked, "Then why did you come to participate in the no-holds-barred fighting competition? And you even made it to the semi-finals?"

Xiao Shan then told Pei Leilin about his participation in the competition in place of Zhang He.

He also mentioned that he had learned martial arts from his elders for a period of time when he was a child, and that he knew a little about fighting!

Although Pei Leilin didn't quite believe Xiao Shan's explanation, she didn't ask any further questions for Allen's sake.

"So, Mr. Xiao Shan, why does the government want to take you in for questioning? What kind of classified matter are you involved in?" Pei Leilin asked Xiao Shan with a serious expression.

Not only Pei Relin, but Allen also looked at Xiao Shan with a puzzled expression.

I want to know what exactly Xiaoshan is involved in.

Faced with the two men's probing gazes, Xiao Shan couldn't help but give a wry smile: "Your Grace, to be honest, I'm completely baffled myself and have no idea what's going on!"

“Is that so?” Pei Relin looked at Xiao Shan and said slowly, “Mr. Xiao Shan, would you mind telling us about your entire itinerary since you came to Hong Kong?”

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Seeing that Pei Leilin clearly didn't believe him, Xiao Shan pondered for a moment before slowly recounting his entire itinerary after arriving in Hong Kong.

After listening to Xiao Shan's account, Pei Relin nodded slightly: "Mr. Xiao Shan, if this matter really has nothing to do with you, for Allen's sake, as long as you can become the champion of this No Limits Fighting Tournament, I guarantee you can leave Hong Kong safely!"

"Then I thank Your Excellency the Duke in advance!" Xiao Shan cupped his hands in thanks to Pei Leilin.

Seeing Xiao Shan's expression, Pei Leilin smiled and said, "It seems Mr. Xiao Shan is very confident in winning the championship!"

"Now I'm desperate, I have no choice but to take a gamble!" Xiao Shan gave a bitter smile.

Pei Leilin didn't press Xiao Shan further; he would send someone to investigate the itinerary Xiao Shan had just mentioned to see if it was true.

If what he said is true, then he really didn't have much time to get involved in any secrets.

If he can win the championship of this no-holds-barred fighting tournament, it wouldn't be difficult for him to protect Allen out of respect.

Seeing that Pei Leilin was about to catch up with Allen, Xiao Shan tactfully took his leave.

After Xiao Shan left, Pei Relin looked at Allen and asked, "Allen, is this Xiao Shan trustworthy?"

“Anyway, after working together for so long, he is indeed a trustworthy person!” Allen said without hesitation.

Hearing what Allen said, Peregrine nodded slightly.

Upon arriving at the lounge, Xiao Shan led Yang Tai and the others back to their temporary hotel.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Xiao Shan and his group discovered that their room had been disturbed.

It seems that the cops conducted a search of the area before going to the stadium to arrest the people.

Looking at the guest rooms that had been ransacked, the staff in charge of logistics looked rather grim.

"Brother Xiaoshan, what exactly is going on?" one of the logistics personnel asked Xiaoshan.

Xiao Shan shook his head and said, "I don't know what's going on either! But don't worry, I will definitely bring you back to Beijing safely!"

After offering a few words of comfort, Xiao Shan told everyone to go back to their rooms and rest.

Early the next morning, Allen arrived at the hotel where Xiao Shan and his group were staying and invited them to stay at Luo Leming's manor.

Allen did this because he was worried that John Bull's cops would use some underhanded tactics to prevent Xiao Shan from getting a proper rest, which would ultimately lead to a loss in the game!

Xiao Shan did not refuse Allen's invitation this time.

On the way to the Luo Leming Manor, Xiao Shan also asked Allen why those cops from John Bull had taken him away yesterday.

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's inquiry, Allen sighed and said, "Xiao, I asked my cousin about it yesterday. The reason those people came to arrest you yesterday is related to your team leader, Tan Chengjia! He's involved in some confidential matters, and you were just implicated!"

"I see!" Xiao Shan nodded. "Allen, do you know what kind of matter Brother Tan is involved in?"

Allen shook his head and looked at Xiao Shan, saying, "I don't know about that! But judging from my cousin's tone, the matter Tan Chengjia is involved in is definitely not simple!"

"Sigh, if I had known things would turn out like this, I shouldn't have come out of Beijing with them. It would have been so much better to stay in Beijing!" Xiao Shan said to Allen with a sigh. "Now that we're in Hong Kong, not only are we spending money like water, but we're also living in constant fear. It's a complete loss!"

Hearing Xiao Shan's sigh, Allen looked at him seriously and said, "Xiao, don't worry, as long as you're not involved with Tan Chengjia, I guarantee you can return to Beijing safely!"

"Then thank you very much, Allen!" Xiao Shan looked at Allen and said, "By the way, Allen, if I may ask, what is your relationship with that duke?"

Allen told Xiao Shan with a smile that he and Pei Relin were childhood friends, and their relationship was as close as brothers!

After the group arrived at Luo Leming's manor, Allen arranged accommodations for them.

However, Xiao Shan did not see Luo Leming during lunch and dinner.

It seems he still doesn't quite trust Xiao Shan!

Or perhaps what Tan Chengjia produced this time was so important that Luo Leming had to avoid suspicion.

On the second day after Xiao Shan arrived at Luo Leming Manor, Luo Leming's butler found Xiao Shan and Allen chatting in the living room: "Mr. Xiao Shan, Mr. Allen, two people have come to the manor. They say they are from the casino looking for you two!"

Xiao Shan and Allen immediately realized that these two people had come to give them money.

After all, they had previously bet at the casino that Xiaoshan would make it to the semifinals.

Now that Xiaoshan has actually made it to the semifinals, their bets have naturally won.

"Let them in!" Allen said to the butler with a smile.

Soon, the butler brought two men in suits into the living room.

Judging from their current attire, you wouldn't guess they're from an underground casino.

After giving Xiao Shan and Allen a brief introduction, the two men handed them checks issued by their casino.

If the authorities discover today that Xiao Shan and his family are just ordinary people, they can not only bring this check back to the casino, but also receive a substantial commission.

However, upon learning that Xiao Shan and his companions were staying at the estate of the Assistant Minister of State, the two casino managers immediately abandoned their ulterior motives and obediently handed the checks to Xiao Shan and Allen.

Given that Hong Kong is still under John Bull's control, even if their backers are the most powerful triad family in Hong Kong, they wouldn't dare to embezzle the Chief Secretary's money.

Even if they are friends of the Assistant Secretary, they wouldn't dare to speak ill of them.

Xiao Shan took the checks, glanced at them, and discovered that the two checks together amounted to a staggering £180,000.

The two checks in Allen's hand totaled a full £50,000.

It seems that both casinos have really suffered heavy losses this time!

However, Xiao Shan was a little curious: aren't the odds in casinos fluctuating?

Why am I able to win so much money?

Although my odds were high at the beginning, they should have come down after the first day of the restart!

"What's going on? Didn't they say the casino's odds were variable? Why am I still getting paid the same odds as when I placed my bet?" Xiao Shan asked the two casino managers with some curiosity.

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“That’s right, Mr. Xiao Shan,” the manager of Yilong Casino interjected, explaining with a broad smile, “Our odds do fluctuate, but the moment you place your bet, your odds are fixed. The fluctuating odds only apply to customers who place bets after you!”