r18novel Chapter 31 Different Circles, Borrowing Money
Chapter 31 Different Circles, Borrowing Money
In theory, casual invitations made when people first meet are just polite formalities.
They exchanged a few polite words and then went about their own business.
Moreover, Bai Changrong also controls a number of businesses, including money shops, dance halls, docks, and gambling dens.
If he wanted to gamble, there are plenty of places to go. Why would he go to a dog racing track with someone he just met?
Bai Changrong remained calm and composed, leisurely taking a sip of his drink with a faint smile on his face.
He occasionally goes to the dog racing track to play.
Whether they are ordinary working-class people or high-class people, they will go to the dog racing track for a game in their spare time.
Initially, there were two dog racing tracks in the public concession, which were packed with people every night and were extremely popular.
However, since dog racing is a form of gambling, many people lose everything in their quest for overnight riches, leading to frequent suicides.
Democratic activists then united to protest the Public Works Department's ban on gambling, forcing the two greyhound racing tracks to close, thus quelling public anger.
Meanwhile, the three tycoons funded the construction of an even larger dog racing track in the French Concession, which they named Yiyuan.
The closure of dog racing tracks in the public concessions has made Yat Yuen, the only one of its kind, even more popular.
Every evening when the show started, not only people from the French Concession would flock there, but also people from the Public Concession and the Chinese-controlled areas would come to join in the fun.
It is said that the tribute that Yiyuan paid to the French Embassy every year amounted to as much as 20 million silver dollars!
The French controlled the concessions solely to make money and had no regard for the lives of the local inhabitants.
The fact that they receive so much tribute every year shows their unwavering support for Yiyuan's operations.
Even when pro-democracy activists united to protest, their voices were ignored.
So even though there are occasional protests, the songs are still sung and the dogs are still running.
Bai Changrong was a prominent figure in Shanghai, and naturally, he was very familiar with dog racing tracks.
It's only in the last few years, after having children, that I've been going out less at night.
He agreed so readily not because he wanted to win money, but because he wanted to verify the truth of the other party's so-called inside information.
Interactions between people also depend on their social circles.
Even if a construction worker who works as a floor tiler occasionally helps the chairman, it doesn't mean he can integrate into the developer's circle.
Shen Lang saved Chenchen and was kind to him, but that doesn't mean they will maintain a close relationship after the debt is repaid.
As people move into different circles, contact gradually decreases, and friendships naturally fade.
Therefore, before there is sufficient friendship, whether or not a relationship can continue depends on the value of the relationship.
Otherwise, if you force yourself into the circle, even if you become friends, your status will not be equal.
After learning that his son had been rescued by a police officer named Shen Lang, Bai Changrong specifically sent someone to conduct a background check.
I know this person has a terrible reputation; he's the kind of person everyone hates.
In theory, giving a sum of money would repay the debt of gratitude, and in the future, if there is any need for help, one could lend a hand to the best of one's ability.
Normally, theoretically, there wouldn't be much interaction between them.
However, Shen Lang made a solemn promise to the reporters, and he actually solved the case that very afternoon.
It's important to understand that a case that several detectives would avoid at all costs must be one that has absolutely no leads to be found, which is why they would all avoid it like the plague.
If they were confident of solving the case, they would have stepped forward to enjoy the honor and credit long ago, so why would they be hiding?
So when the news of Shen Lang solving the case spread, everyone was stunned.
The fact that he was more capable than several detectives shows that in addition to being quick-witted, he also had unknown sources of information.
Only by mastering a more powerful information network can one find the female swindler's whereabouts in the vast sea of people.
Later, in order to uphold the dignity of the Chinese, Shen Lang used facts to slap the foreigners in the face and gave the Chinese in the concession a sense of pride.
This is something Bai Changrong particularly appreciates, which is why he upgraded his gratitude from giving money to hosting a banquet to build a friendship.
With such amazing detective skills, who knows, he might become another Huang Jinrong in the future?
Investing in connections in advance is never a bad thing.
Otherwise, once you become successful, it will be difficult to make friends again.
I agreed to go to the dog racing track together because I wanted to see if the so-called insider information was true or false.
If this police officer can even get inside information about the three tycoons' dog racing track, then his intelligence-gathering ability is truly terrifying.
If such a person becomes your friend, they might even be able to save your life in a critical moment if you receive unfavorable news in the future.
Those of them who make a living in the underworld, who doesn't have a few enemies?
This isn't the first or second time someone has been attacked while walking on the street.
Making a friend might save your life in a critical moment, so why not?
Suddenly, Chenchen, who was drinking cola next to her, raised her little head.
The child said in a childish voice, "Dad said that the dog racing track is a gambling place, and gambling is harmful."
Although Bai Changrong was involved in a gang, he valued his children's education very much.
From a young age, we teach our children the harmful effects of drugs, gambling, and prostitution, and we are determined not to let them get involved with any of these things when they grow up.
Shen Lang blinked and said with a smile, "Gambling is when you don't know the outcome; investing is when you know the outcome!"
Bai Changrong opened his mouth wide, suddenly realizing that what he said made a lot of sense, and was speechless for a moment.
If the predetermined outcome is known, then there is no element of gambling; calling it an investment wouldn't be wrong.
The group chatted for a while longer, and only after they had eaten and drunk their fill did they rub their stomachs and go downstairs.
The dog racing track wasn't suitable for children, so we called a rickshaw and Zhang Wenying took them home so they could go to bed early.
Shen Lang and his companion rode in separate rickshaws, heading straight for the dog track.
As soon as I got off the bus, I saw a huge picture hanging there: Yiyuan!
It was already 7:30, and people who had lost all their money started to come out one after another, but more people poured into the business hall from all directions.
"Hey bro, wanna grab some insider information? 2 yuan a piece!"
"A copy of the 'Running Dog Secrets' manual is 5 cents, wanna grab one, bro?"
"You're guaranteed to win next time, or your money back!"
"..."
As soon as I stepped through the gate, several people were already peddling "insider information" to those coming in and out.
However, these so-called "guaranteed authenticity" messages are usually fabricated and completely inaccurate.
If it's accurate, wouldn't buying it yourself be more profitable than selling the information?
This is why Bai Changrong remained skeptical even when he heard inside information.
The two ignored the insider information being touted and the so-called expert analysis, and walked straight into the business hall.
It was peak time, and the service hall was packed with people.
Even with five ticket windows open, the crowd still formed five long lines.
As Bai Changrong approached the window, he pulled out a thick wad of banknotes from his pocket, all of them hundred-yuan bills.
I counted out five bills, ready to buy five hundred dollars worth of stuff to play with.
Shen Lang looked down at the 208 yuan and 5 jiao in his hand.
He rubbed his hands together and smiled, "Um~ Fifth Brother, if you don't need it, could you lend me the rest of the money? I can pay interest!"