Chapter 18: Million-Dollar Horse Racing Ticket

After getting out of the car, Lu Chen felt deeply shocked!

It was not an architectural marvel, but a kind of magic that seemed to bewitch people's hearts!

Huge waves of sound filled the surrounding streets.

Excitement, anger, frustration...

All kinds of emotions poured into Lu Chen's ears along with the sound waves, as if they were demonic whispers.

It gave him the urge to blend into it as well.

"Big Boss, that's the place to buy tickets over there. The entrance fee is 100 Hong Kong dollars..."

Xiao Huangmao pointed excitedly at the ticket booth next to the entrance, but he seemed to realize something.

A trace of shyness appeared on his face, and he even pulled back the hand that had been pointing toward the Saimachang.

He seemed to quiet down quite a bit, a trace of nervousness slowly appearing on his face, his eyes filled with a hint of anticipation.

"How about... you go in and take a look by yourself."

"Let's go."

Lu Chen smiled gently, though a flash of coldness crossed his eyes.

It wasn't that the atmosphere here was bad.

It was just a sense of detachment, the same feeling as when he left the Crown—a feeling of being out of place with the environment.

Lu Chen took a deep breath, rubbed Xiao Huangmao's head, and draped his arm over him.

Inside the Saimachang, there seemed to be an endless crowd of people, and the air was even more sweltering than outside.

All kinds of smells filled the place, making Lu Chen instantly lose the desire to experience the general seating area.

He did not choose the ordinary entrance ticket, but instead chose the more high-end VIP Guibingshi.

Led by an attendant, he followed slowly.

Xiao Huangmao let out a long breath, then began looking around excitedly, which made the corners of Lu Chen's mouth lift slightly; he couldn't help but shake his head, wanting to laugh, yet able to understand.

Just as they reached a corner, a tall woman wearing a red qipao walked past...

It made Lu Chen's pupils shrink!

Luosha!

He could never forget that exquisite profile!

No!

Just one glance was enough to remember it!

That temperament—it was definitely Luosha!

Even his hand couldn't help but tremble, and his body paused slightly; after a few seconds, he managed to look natural again.

However, he still seemed a bit stiff.

His expression, however, was not as relaxed and at ease as it had been at the start.

Why was she here?

"Big Boss, the new race is about to start!"

Xiao Huangmao stood by the window, looking excitedly at the Saimachang, and shouted loudly.

When he turned his head and saw Lu Chen's distracted state, he immediately lowered his voice.

But it still pulled Lu Chen out of his thoughts.

"Good!"

Lu Chen stood up, casually picked up a glass of champagne from the table, and stood next to Xiao Huangmao.

Following the host's brilliant commentary, the spectators at the Saimachang also let out waves of exclamation or cheers.

It was enough to blow the roof off the VIP room!

Even without being in the general seating area below, one could still feel that sense of being right in the middle of it.

This host's ability could even be compared to Laimu...

Talent was everywhere!

However, Lu Chen was in no mood to appreciate these things right now.

"Bang, bang, bang..."

Xiao Huangmao was startled, looking at the door with some suspicion and uncertainty.

Lu Chen walked over slowly.

"This is a fruit platter and some snacks gifted to you by our Saimachang."

The waiter pushed a small cart, a professional smile on his face.

Lu Chen turned slightly to the side, and after the waiter came in and set everything up, he bowed slightly.

He took a blank horse racing ticket from his pocket and handed it to Lu Chen with both hands.

"This was gifted to you by Miss Luosha."

Xiao Huangmao subconsciously held his breath, his face full of shock and disbelief.

His body even trembled slightly, and he didn't even notice the cigarette in his hand fall to the ground.

The way he looked at Lu Chen had changed!

"You can choose to redeem it directly for one million Hong Kong dollars, or you can fill it out before any race begins; as long as it is before the next race starts, you can redeem it."

The waiter ignored Lu Chen's reaction, placed it respectfully on the coffee table beside him, and backed out of the VIP Guibingshi with a bow.

After a long while, Lu Chen glanced at Xiao Huangmao and picked up the horse racing ticket from the coffee table.

He rubbed the smooth surface of the ticket for a moment, then put it directly back into his personal space.

Watching Xiao Huangmao's reaction, he shook his head slightly, though he could understand it.

"You... know Miss Luosha?"

Xiao Huangmao stared at the betting ticket, swallowing hard.

Only after Lu Chen tucked it back into his pocket did he speak cautiously.

"I don't know her."

Lu Chen frowned slightly, lit a cigarette, crossed his legs, and took a deep drag before returning to normal.

"Watch the horse race."

"Oh, oh, alright..."

Xiao Huangmao shuddered, and the look in his eyes as he gazed at Lu Chen seemed to carry a hint of fear.

It also seemed to carry a hint of suppressed excitement.

He immediately turned toward the window, muttering something under his breath.

Lu Chen also stood up and walked to the window, following the host's shout: "Start!"

The entire Saimachang erupted with all sorts of cheers, and even curses!

It was incredibly lively!

Reflected on the glass were Lu Chen's cold eyes.

The contestants sprinted and chased with all their might, just like he was struggling in the torrent of the times.

"Big Boss, aren't you going to... that ticket..."

Seeing the look Lu Chen cast his way, Xiao Huangmao sheepishly shut his mouth.

A flash of confusion crossed his eyes.

Even Xiao Huangmao could see a clear dividing line in the race on the track!

"No need, once the race is over, we're going back."

Lu Chen paused, then continued, a hint of playfulness in his eyes.

What exactly was Luosha trying to do?

Lu Chen had not lost interest because of Luosha's sudden appearance; on the contrary, he was even more invested in the horse race!

Yet, a shadow seemed to have been cast over his heart.

After it ended, he took Xiao Huangmao back to the hotel.

"20,000 Hong Kong dollars, take it and spend it, and listen to Li Ge more in the future."

Lu Chen smiled, pulled a stack of Hong Kong dollars from his personal space, and handed it to Xiao Huangmao.

He paused slightly the moment Xiao Huangmao took it.

"And don't tell anyone about today's events!"

"O-okay, Big Boss."

Xiao Huangmao shrank back slightly, a flash of awe in his eyes, and agreed immediately.

It was as if Lu Chen were some kind of monster.

Only after Xiao Huangmao left the hotel.

Lu Chen took a short nap, but he couldn't sleep comfortably at all.

"Bang, bang, bang..." After a series of knocks on the door, Lu Chen got up, tidied his appearance, and opened the door.

"Come in."

Seeing that it was Li Xuanhua, followed by two people, Lu Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

After sitting back down on the sofa and crossing his legs, he began to preheat a Cigar.

He paid no attention to the two people Li Xuanhua had brought in.

Instead, he made them wait to the side.

Only after taking the first puff of the Cigar and slowly exhaling the white smoke.

Did he coldly scan the two people standing in the room.

He gestured casually toward the Cigar on the table.

"Boss......"

Li Xuanhua had just started to speak when Lu Chen raised his hand to interrupt him.