Chapter 519: The Imposing Second Young Master Ma

The ship cruised on the sea heading toward international waters.

“Young Master Xu, the ship is equipped with a restaurant, swimming pool, entertainment room, and casino. By the way, if you need to rest, here’s your key.”

“If you need anything, just tell the crew and they’ll notify me.”

Ma Di introduced the various amenities of the ship to Xu Shaochen while handing him a key.

Xu Shaochen accepted the key and smiled appreciatively, “Thank you, Young Master Ma.”

“You’re too kind, Young Master Xu. I’ll leave you to enjoy yourselves. If you need anything, feel free to contact me.”

After finishing his words, Ma Di gave Xu Shaochen an apologetic smile and then turned to go upstairs.

In the main hall on the first floor, no one dared to approach Xu Shaochen, as they had all seen Ma Di personally accompany him earlier.

These people came from all over the world—some from Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Stick Nation, and even wealthy individuals from the Mainland and other countries.

However, everyone understood one thing: those on board were not to be trifled with, so they avoided conflicts.

“Impressive, I’ve learned something new today.”

Mei Liangxin casually picked up a glass of alcohol, observing the passersby with a sigh.

Many of the people earlier were ones he’d seen on the news or online—every single one either dominated their area or was an internationally famous star.

“Heh, remember their glamorous appearances. After tonight, who knows how many will go bankrupt.”

Xu Shaochen chuckled softly, recalling how many domestic tycoons he’d read about losing disastrously in Macau’s casinos, some even driven to suicide.

Tonight’s event was even grander. Those with weak wills might lose everything after just a few rounds.

Liu Chao and Tan Ling were feeling a bit uneasy. They both stuck close behind Xu Shaochen, glancing around with awe and a hint of inferiority.

Tan Ling’s family was fairly wealthy—worth a few billion, at least.

But here, a few billion was only enough for a few rounds of cards.

Out of the corner of her eye, Tan Ling glanced at Xu Shaochen and nudged Liu Chao.

With Xu Shaochen’s help, her family’s problems wouldn’t even be an issue.

Liu Chao received Tan Ling’s hint, but he was a bit embarrassed to ask Xu Shaochen for help, especially considering Tan Ling’s earlier attitude hadn’t been particularly friendly.

But no matter what, Tan Ling was his girlfriend. If he didn’t help, he’d feel guilty.

With that in mind, Liu Chao mustered up the courage and gritted his teeth, saying to Xu Shaochen, “Shaochen…”

“Whatever it is, let’s talk about it tomorrow. Tonight is for fun, so let’s enjoy ourselves.”

Before Liu Chao could finish, Xu Shaochen interrupted and then started walking toward the casino on the second floor.

Having been Liu Chao’s roommate for so long, Xu Shaochen could tell from his expression that Liu Chao had a request. Moreover, his conflicted look made it clear that it wasn’t his own matter.

Since it wasn’t his own issue, the only person who could make him ask for help was the Tan Ling beside him.

Frankly, Xu Shaochen wasn’t interested in helping her. After all, he was friends with Liu Chao, not Tan Ling.

What did Tan Ling have to do with him?

However, because of Liu Chao, he was willing to give Tan Ling a chance. If she could change the initial impression he had of her, he would offer his help.

Liu Chao hesitated but eventually swallowed down the rest of his words, giving Tan Ling a helpless smile.

Tan Ling was filled with regret. If it hadn’t been for her attitude earlier, Xu Shaochen would’ve probably been happy to help. She’d brought this trouble on herself.

The two followed Xu Shaochen upstairs to the second floor, where they were greeted by numerous gambling tables and other gaming machines.

“Exchange five million chips.”

Standing at the entrance, Xu Shaochen knocked on the counter and spoke to the staff behind it.

“Mr. Xu, our Young Master said that you can play to your heart’s content tonight. Any losses will be on us, and any winnings will be yours.”

The staff member smiled sweetly at Xu Shaochen, then lifted a plate filled with chips and placed it into a bag for him.

The bag was full of chips worth millions and tens of millions—in total, it was worth at least tens of millions.

“Thank your Young Master for me. I can’t afford to lose tonight with his generosity.”

Xu Shaochen was a bit surprised. He didn’t expect Second Young Master Ma to be so bold.

Any losses would be on him.

If Xu Shao got too caught up in gambling, Ma Di would suffer a huge loss.

“Here’s your tip, sweetheart.”

Casually tossing a chip worth ten thousand into the staff member’s cleavage, Xu Shaochen grabbed the bag and headed towards the gambling tables.

“Thank you, Mr. Xu.”

The staff member was ecstatic. Ten thousand was equivalent to several days’ wages.

Young Master Xu was indeed generous.

“Here, take these and have some fun.”

Xu Shaochen grabbed a handful of chips and handed them to both Liu Chao and Mei Liangxin, before heading to a table for Three-card Brag by himself.

What could he do, aside from playing Landlord? This was all he knew.

“Mind if I join?”

Although he asked, Xu Shaochen had already sat down and poured his chips onto the table.

With Xu Shaochen, there were now five people at the table—two middle-aged men, a middle-aged woman, a young man, and a woman in her twenties.

Xu Shaochen was more focused on the young man and the alluring woman.

The young man looked only a few years older than Xu Shaochen, wearing a silver-white suit. He was handsome, with a hint of arrogance and rebelliousness in his eyes, a slight smile playing on his lips.

The woman seemed to be around thirty. She wasn’t particularly tall but had a well-proportioned figure, full and curvy. Her white blouse accentuated her chest, and the black jeans clung tightly to her long legs. Xu Shaochen couldn’t help but take notice of the jeans outlining her hips.

She was seated beside him, and a faint, sweet scent drifted into his nose, with an underlying milky aroma.

This woman, judging by her figure and demeanor, was a first-class beauty worthy of admiration—a classic temptress.

Of course, Xu Shaochen wasn’t the type to drool. One glance was all he needed before he pulled his gaze away.

His mind assessed that she was a rich lady, given the large pile of chips in front of her.

The others glanced at Xu Shaochen, then nodded, allowing him to join.

After the four played out one round, one of the middle-aged men won everything. Then, they began the next round, which would be Xu Shaochen’s first.

“Deal the cards.”