Chapter 164: Wrap and Roll

Outside the Macau Lisboa Casino, the opening ceremony of *God of Gamblers 2*.

Red carpet on the ground, a champagne tower glittering in the sunlight, reporters' long and short lenses aimed at the main creative team.

Xiang Fei in an all-black suit, his trademark slicked-back hair, standing at center. Leads Liang Jiahui, Wu Qianlian, Zhang Min, Xu Jinjiang, Qiu Shuzhen, Wu Xingguo and others lined up on either side, nine-year-old Xie Miao in a little suit standing beside Qiu Shuzhen, face solemn.

"*God of Gamblers 2*, a grand opening!"

At Xiang Fei's command, everyone cut the ribbon together, ceremonial cannons roared, confetti filled the sky.

Reporters swarmed forward:

"Director Xiang, what new changes will there be for God of Gamblers Gao Jin this time?"

"Mr. Wu, any thoughts on Yanfan Sect?"

"Young Lady Qiu, how does it feel working with a child?"

Xiang Fei raised a hand for quiet: "Everyone, today we only talk about the opening, the specific plot is confidential."

He turned to Liu Zhenwei and said: "Old Liu, how's the first scene prepared?"

Liu Zhenwei raised a bullhorn: "All departments, take your positions! First scene in ten minutes!"

Just as everyone was about to disperse, the roar of an engine drew near from afar.

"Squeal—"

A black Harley motorcycle screeched to a halt at the end of the red carpet. Ke Shouliang took off his helmet, laughing as he walked over: "Ah Fei! You didn't call me for the opening?"

The scene erupted. Reporters snapped photos frantically—Ke Shouliang suddenly appearing on the *God of Gamblers 2* set, that was big news!

Xiang Fei greeted him with pleasant surprise: "Brother Xiaohei! How did you get here?"

Ke Shouliang threw an arm around Xiang Fei's shoulder: "Heard you're filming *God of Gamblers 2*, I came specially to snag a role and have some fun!"

Liang Jiahui egged him on: "If Xiaohei's going to act, he has to do a car stunt!"

Xu Jinjiang rubbed his bald head: "How about playing my underling?"

"Get lost!" Ke Shouliang waved his hand, "If I'm going to act, it has to be a challenge!"

Xiang Fei's eyes lit up: "There's actually a perfect role—Hai'an, the father of Haitang and Haiyuan, a triad boss.

Ke Shouliang froze: "Wait, Qiu Shuzhen is playing my daughter?"

Qiu Shuzhen immediately ran over and looped her arm through Ke Shouliang's: "Daddy~"

Xie Miao also ran over and hugged Ke Shouliang's leg: "Daddy!"

Ke Shouliang didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I'm a father now?"

Xiang Fei grinned wickedly: "What? Not satisfied?"

"Satisfied! More than satisfied!" Ke Shouliang scooped up Xie Miao, "Come on, son, Daddy's taking you for a motorcycle ride!"

Xiang Fei quickly stopped him: "No, no, no! Film first!"

At the edge of the set, Ke Shouliang held Xie Miao watching the fun: "Son, watch carefully, this is acting."

Xie Miao nodded seriously: "Daddy, when do you go on?"

"Soon, soon." Ke Shouliang rubbed his head, "When the time comes, Daddy will take you car-stunting too!"

Xiang Fei hurried over: "Brother Xiaohei! Don't teach the kid bad things!"

Ke Shouliang laughed heartily: "Relax, I know my limits!"

In the rest area, Qiu Shuzhen was adjusting Ke Shouliang's costume.

"Dad, your tie's crooked." Qiu Shuzhen carefully fixed it for him.

Ke Shouliang looked a bit uneasy: "A-Zhen, the way you call me 'Dad' gives me goosebumps all over."

Qiu Shuzhen blinked playfully: "We have to build chemistry both on and off screen~"

Xie Miao ran over, script in hand: "Daddy, our scene together is here!"

Ke Shouliang took the script, looked, and laughed: "Oh, there's even a scene where I sacrifice myself to save you siblings?"

Xiang Fei walked over to explain: "The role of Hai'an is a very significant role, the key connecting the Haitang siblings to the main plot."

Ke Shouliang thumped his chest: "Relax, I'll act it well! But..."

"But what?"

"Pay more!"

The whole room burst out laughing.

A month later, *God of Gamblers 2* wrapped smoothly.

At the wrap party, Ke Shouliang raised his glass and shouted: "Come! A toast to our family of three!"

Qiu Shuzhen and Xie Miao leaned against him on either side, a heartwarming picture.

Xiang Fei walked over smiling: "Brother Xiaohei, the next film I'll still get you to play a father."

Ke Shouliang waved his hand: "No! Next time I want to play a single handsome guy!"

Xie Miao tilted his little face up: "Daddy, I want to ride your motorcycle again!"

"Okay!" Ke Shouliang scooped him up, "Let's go! Right now!"

Xiang Fei quickly stopped him: "No, no, no! Drink! Drink!"

Everyone roared with laughter, the party atmosphere reaching its peak.