Ye Hao looked at He Xiang, intending to hear what other ideas she might have.
Although gambling is heavily restricted in Huaxia, there are still plenty of people who love it. If He Xiang truly has a plan to combine the affluent and Macau companies to set up a casino in Yanjing, wouldn't money just pour in? But is it really that easy? Even those heirs of the top ten prominent families and the big players only dare to gamble secretly, not openly engaging in high-stakes gambling.
Though Ye Hao has achieved some success in the military, this isn't something he considers worth boasting about, as it's about risking life to elevate Huaxia's prestige, using one's life to write Huaxia's undefeated history—a duty every Huaxia soldier has. So Ye Hao wouldn't trade this accomplishment for a casino license in Yanjing.
Even if both the military and political circles in Huaxia are agreeable, Ye Hao wouldn't propose such a thing.
A gentleman desires wealth but acquires it righteously. Ye Hao would not use his minor achievements to make high-ranking leaders in Huaxia compromise.
"Everyone knows Yanjing in Huaxia has the strictest bans on prostitution, gambling, and narcotics, but these are like psoriasis; no matter how you try to eradicate them, they can't be completely eliminated. Ye, can you say all the major hotels in Yanjing are spotless, with no hidden rules? Can you say there are no small casinos at any bar? Can you say there's no drugs at clubs?" He Xiang asked Ye Hao a series of questions.
"Those belong to others," Ye Hao replied.
"But we can't deny the existence of these things, can we?" He Xiang laughed.
Ye Hao wasn't sure what He Xiang was hinting at, so he remained indifferent.
"Ha-ha, you know there's a strict ban on prostitution, gambling, and drugs in Yanjing, but also understand that no matter the prohibition, these things still exist. Why not think of a way to set up a transit casino for fun?" He Xiang chuckled.
"Oh? Transit casino?" Ye Hao asked, puzzled.
"Exactly. We could entirely set up a casino in a legal country and gamble from there. In Yanjing, instead of opening a casino, we establish a legal investment point, akin to stocks where investors can remotely control real casino gameplay via computers. Based on my knowledge of your affluent connections, I'm aware you have researched a type of 4D large screen, right?" He Xiang smiled.
"Yes," Ye Hao nodded, not denying it. Although 4D large screens are currently exclusively for the military, they might eventually flow into the market. If your affluent connections need 4D screens now, they can surely become involved in developing them.
"Perfect, isn't it? With 4D display screens, we can decorate a place to simulate being inside a real casino," He Xiang clapped her hands and smiled.
Liang Yating looked at the two, puzzled, increasingly confused about the 4D display screens and transit casinos. What were they talking about?
Everything seemed unfamiliar, with society not fully integrating 3D technology, yet 4D was being discussed. Who's spreading rumors, or has your affluent connections really developed such a thing? How formidable must their power be?
"More specifics?" Ye Hao asked, intrigued.
"Yating Club—previously a booming venue—if transformed into a transit casino, wouldn't more affluent businessmen from Yanjing come to spend and gamble? The transit is legal, akin to playing on computers, virtual gameplay. We exchange virtual network currency for cash; those wishing to play pay cash. Meanwhile, we establish a real casino accepting real and online gambling," He Xiang spoke with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Ye Hao thought to himself that He Xiang must have meticulously prepared before coming, otherwise, she wouldn't have presented her basic development aims upon arrival, leaving Ye Hao no room to refuse.
"While saying this, actually running it isn't simple," Ye Hao shook his head and smiled, genuinely uninterested in getting involved with such troubles.
"Ha-ha, Ye, I know you don't like complicated matters, but I know President Qin of your affluent connections is capable and can fully manage these." He Xiang laughed.
"He could oversee it, but we have little experience in gambling, if losses are massive, your affluent connections can't afford it!" Ye Hao said with a smile.
"Ha-ha, Ye, don't tease Xiang. With your gambling skills, if you can't afford it, who else could?" He Xiang praised Ye Hao with a bitter smile.
Liang Yating couldn't help but ask: "Xiang, is his gambling skill very impressive?"
"Recently, he just won 20 billion from my Macau, what do you think?" He Xiang replied with a bitter smile.
"Ah! Is this real?" Liang Yating asked in shock, eyes widened at Ye Hao.
He Xiang nodded, glanced at Ye Hao, saying: "It's true, he's currently known in gambling circles as Bao."
"Really? I have a nickname?" Ye Hao joked, though there was a trace of caution; once his name gains too much attention, someone might want to step over him.
Such a scenario could bring Ye Hao endless trouble.
"Rest assured, that nickname is restrained in its infancy," He Xiang saw the caution in Ye Hao's eyes and assured him.
"Hm!" Ye Hao nodded, then asked: "So Xiang, where do you plan to start?"
Upon hearing this, He Xiang contemplated for a moment before saying: "Ye, actually I have two matters to discuss business with you. The previously mentioned partnership is one, and the second can be regarded as the start of the first collaboration."
Ye Hao responded with a glance at He Xiang, trying to discern the depth of matters concealed in her eyes.
It seemed each matter she mentioned contained another more crucial aspect; any inattentiveness could lead Ye Hao into a trap.
Undeniably, with maturity comes shrewdness, making individuals exceptionally hard to guard against.
"What do you mean?" Ye Hao asked.
"Regarding the second matter, I previously mentioned it to you, Ye, but at that time the timing wasn't right. Today, I'm revisiting it, with detailed calculations of both pros and cons." He Xiang said.
"Xiang, are you referring to the World Gambling King?" Ye Hao asked with some furrowed brows.
"Precisely, that's our second collaboration issue. If unable to handle this, our first collaboration would have little opportunity."
"Why?"
"Because globally, only the casinos in Las Vegas hold legitimate licenses for operating casinos, and our target is the World Gambling King's establishment…"