<h4>Chapter 173: Chapter 172, Caught in a Trap</h4>


    Xu Wenjian nced in the direction of Ao Ind, hesitated for a moment, and said, "It’s toote, let’s wait for another opportunity."


    Chen Jie disagreed, saying, "It’s notte, not at all. The real nightlife hasn’t even started yet. And we’re only half an hour’s drive from Ao Ind. Don’t you want to go there and have some fun?"


    "And our mission on this trip is alreadyplete, so there’s no rush to go back. Don’t you want to take this chance to rx a bit?"


    "That’s a paradise many people dream of! If we’re lucky enough, we could be millionaires overnight." He gave Xu Wenjian a knowing look.


    Hearing Chen Jie say this, Xu Wenjian felt tempted. The movies he watched most as a child were from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, and his favorites were the Young and Dangerous series, zombie films, and gambling god series.


    He had long yearned to see if the splendor of Ao Ind matched what he saw in films.


    Thinking of this, he smiled and said, "Shall we go check out Ao Ind then?"


    "Let’s go!"


    Half an hourter, the two entered Ao Ind. What greeted them were towering buildings that seemed to pierce the sky. Compared to Guangdong Province, this ce seemed to be a city that never sleeps, filled with colorful neon lights, dazzling like an earthly Immortal Realm.


    Gambling was an illegal activity, but in Guangdong Province, casinos had long been legalized.


    For this reason, it attracted gamblers from all over the world, all converging here with dreams of striking it rich overnight.


    But very few became rich overnight.


    Ruin and destitution weremon.


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    That night, Xu Wendong learned well!


    After spending a long time with Lin Yiren, he didn’t sleep but instead sat cross-legged to cultivate the Dragon Phoenix Creation Technique, continuing until breakfast.


    Even though he had not slept all night, he felt unusually refreshed.


    In fact, for a cultivator, sleep wasn’t necessary at all; as long as they cultivated, they could maintain a high spirit. However, Xu Wendong had just begun cultivation and wasn’t quite used to this lifestyle.


    He loved holding his beloved woman as they drifted into dreand, but because Yan Liuli was eyeing him closely, he didn’t sleep, ensuring that even if Yan Liuli could lure him into her dream, it would be of no use.


    "Why do I have a sense of unease?"


    Xu Wendong felt something big was going to happen, but he had no clue what it could be.


    While making breakfast, Xu Wendong called his old ssmate Nie Xiaoyu, who was the 24-hour dedicated butler of Vi No. 95.


    "Old ssmate, bring some people over to clean up, okay?"


    Before he even finished eating, Nie Xiaoyu arrived with six female cleaning staff from the property management. She was dressed in a ck tailored outfit, her slender legs in alluring ck stockings, exuding a youthful yet enchanting aura.


    After all, she was only eighteen, and wearing mature ck stockings at such a blooming age felt a bit incongruous but added a hint of sensuality not usually seen at this age.


    After a brief greeting, Nie Xiaoyu led them to start cleaning the vi.


    Xu Wendong returned to the medical clinic to start his day’s work. However, that uneasy feeling continued to weigh on him.


    Xu Wendong had some understanding of face reading, able to glimpse others’ futures and fortunes through their faces.


    But he couldn’t predict his own future or fortune.


    Because as the old saying goes, you can calcte the heavens and the earth and figure out the past, but you can never predict the day of your death.


    It was not just for himself; even for those close to him, it was the same.


    At noon, Chen Ping’an brought some packed meals to the clinic and also brought two bottles of Maotai, "Mr. Chen, you truly have foresight!"


    "Last night, external forces entered Qingyuan again and had a frontal conflict with the Sandao Association. Although the Sandao Association managed to hold onto the South City redevelopment project, they suffered heavy casualties."


    "In the afternoon, I still need to see patients, so let’s drink tea instead of wine!" Xu Wendong said with a smile, then added, "If I’m not mistaken, the Sandao Association’s headquarters must have sent many experts to Qingyuan, right?"


    Chen Ping’an said, "Yes, I’ve received news that the Sandao Association has dispatched hundreds of members, currently on their way to Qingyuan. But even so, they can’t hold onto that project."


    "Because the opposing side is the renowned Zhongyi Hall from the provincial capital. As far as I know, Zhongyi Hall’s overall strength surpasses that of the Sandao Association."


    Xu Wendong said, "Let them fight until their heads are bleeding, then we’ll take advantage of the situation!"


    Xu Wendong knew there were three major forces in the provincial city: the Sandao Association, Zhongyi Hall, and the Wanlong Association, with Wanlong being the strongest.


    Even if Zhongyi Hall took over the South City redevelopment project, it would eventually fall into the hands of the Wanlong Association. So, even if they snatched the project back from Zhongyi Hall, it wouldn’t prevent a conflict with the Wanlong Association.


    Since that was the case, why bother?


    In the evening, Little Stone came by.


    He wore a brand-new school uniform, looking spirited, yet he couldn’t hide his inherently simple and kind nature. "Uncle Xu, my parents said we can’t ept your help for nothing, and we need to do something within our power for you. From now on, I’ll clean your ce and take out the trash."


    "If you refuse, I definitely won’t be able to study well."


    Xu Wendong felt like crying but had no tears. This guy’s character was really simr to his own—they both didn’t want to owe others. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Little Stone, how about this? I can let you help me clean, but I’ll pay you a sry."


    "Don’t be in a hurry to refuse. You can use the sry to supplement your household, or you can transfer it to the foundation I established, which exists to help more people in need."


    "How about that?"


    Innocent excitement shone in Little Stone’s eyes as he immediately agreed. He had always received help from many people; although those assists were insignificant, they still warmed his heart.


    And he had always wanted to give back to society. Now that he had the opportunity, how could he refuse?


    "Here’s your sry for today." Xu Wendong took out 200 yuan and handed it to Little Stone.


    Little Stone eagerly epted it, innocently asking, "Uncle Xu, how can I deposit this money into the foundation you set up?"


    Xu Wendong said, "The foundation is still being prepared. Once it’s established, you can deposit it then."


    "Yes, yes, you must let me know once it’s established."


    As night fell, Xu Wendong drove home. As soon as he entered, he smelled the aroma of food, which made him feel the essence of happiness.


    After all, his dream was to spend the rest of his life with a loved one ande home to delicious meals after work.


    Of course,pared to delicious meals, he preferred Lin Yiren’s maid outfit.


    Just after they enjoyed their intimate time and Lin Yiren went to take a shower, Xu Wendong suddenly received a call from his cousin, "Brother, when are youing back?"


    Xu Wenjian’s voice was low, helpless, and filled with despair, "Wendong, take care of your sister-inw for me for the rest of your life!"


    Xu Wendong felt a chill run down his spine, "Brother, what happened to you?"