Who made him participate in the slapping contest?

Chapter 24 Pass him a note

night.

Hong Jie arrived in Nantai.

He stayed in an ordinary hotel and ate instant noodles and beef jerky that Wang Xiaoxian had brought.

We only drink tap water that has been boiled.

The only reassuring thing was that he had consulted Huang Tiandu and found that the Golden Dragon Entertainment Company, which organized the event, was relatively reliable.

The owner of Jinlong is surnamed Chen and his name is Chen Jinlong.

He is a director of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and has a strong network and influence in South Thailand.

Generally, the events organized by Golden Dragon Entertainment involve relatively high stakes.

Once you're in the game, it's always best to be cautious.

However, Huang Tian didn't give him any further instructions, only telling him to go ahead and fight without worry.

Hong Jie had no doubt about Xia Guo's influence in Nantai. Since Wu Lei Ke had made this a testing ground for newcomers, there must be security guarantees.

I'm not the first person to come and compete, so just relax.

Over the next two days, we weighed in, signed contracts, and completed the competition procedures.

On the third night, Hou Bing sent a car to take Hong Jie and Wang Xiaoxian to a car repair shop in the suburbs.

Upon entering, a row of people dressed in camouflage uniforms, whose identities were unclear—whether they were local militia or soldiers—stood outside, holding AK-47s, and were inspecting the vehicles one by one.

"Ah Jie, no, will everything be alright?" Wang Xiaoxian had never seen anything like this before, and she was trembling with fear.

"Don't be afraid."

"That's just how Southeast Asia is. We'll come here often in the future, you'll get used to it," Hong Jie said, squeezing her hand to comfort her.

The driver got out, exchanged a few words in Thai, passed through the checkpoint, and drove into the open area outside.

"Mr. Hong, welcome to the most exciting place in Nantai. You are the star of the night, and many people's lives are on your shoulders."

The driver, Abu, who was wearing red mohawks, greeted Hong Jie with a wai (a gesture of apology) as he led him inside.

From the outside, the factory looks like it has been abandoned for a long time.

The interior is luxuriously decorated, with VIP viewing rooms on the second floor.

In the center is a huge arena with high-definition cameras.

The arena floor was stained with blood.

Without a doubt, this place is a den of monsters that devours people.

Inside, colorful lights shone brightly.

Men and women, marijuana, red wine, perfume, and body odor mingled together, creating a maddening, suffocating smell.

On the electronic screen, his photo and that of Master Tianbao are displayed on the left and right sides respectively, with entries in Chinese, English and Thai.

Wang Xiaoxian's hands were shaking the whole time.

Especially when you see many people with cold, amused eyes, many of whom have tattoos and fierce appearances, you feel like you've entered a den of demons and monsters.

Hong Jie was also extremely uncomfortable, but after a short period of adjustment, he was mostly excited.

Chaos and madness are the very nutrients of the martial arts world.

That's part of the charm of the martial arts world.

It seems I was born to be a江湖人 (jianghu person, someone from the martial arts world).

Abu led Hong Jie to the left passage.

There was a small, cramped room inside, filled with a strong smell of sweat, where he could rest temporarily.

"Mr. Hong, your betting odds don't seem to be very popular," Abu said, chewing betel nut and exhaling a puff of smoke.

"Huh?" Hong Jie didn't understand.

"I just checked the betting room, and your odds are 1 to 3, while Master Tianbao's are 1 to 1.2. That means nobody thinks you're a good bet," Abu said.

"It seems the people of Nantai don't have very good taste," Wang Xiaoxian said, pursing her lips.

"You're wrong, one-third of the people here are from the Xia Kingdom."

"The rest are mostly foreigners, such as people from the Korean Peninsula, Japan, and other Southeast Asian countries."

"There are very few locals among us."

"It's a pity you're all from China. If your opponent were Japanese, the number of people betting would multiply several times over."

"The total value of optical discs is estimated to be over a billion."

Abu has clearly been around here for a long time and is very familiar with it.

"Slapping and punching, are there really that many people betting on this?" Hong Jie was very surprised.

Although I know Southeast Asia is a haven for telecom fraud, these people make money way too fast and too outrageously.

He and Master Tianbao were not celebrities.

Even in China, she would be considered a lower-middle tier among internet celebrities.

At least Hong Jie hasn't received any high-priced live-streaming or GG orders yet.

I can't even imagine, if he fought Mayweather, he would make a fortune.

"You don't understand."

"Matches like these are broadcast live globally on the dark web."

"Those betting companies did their research and opened the odds a day in advance."

"Many people make a living solely from this."

"Anyway, there are many tricks. If you're lucky enough to have someone pass on a message to you, you'll make a fortune."

Abu said.

To pass on a message?

Hong Jie didn't understand.

Just as Abu was about to speak, two shirtless men covered in scars at the door shouted a few words in Thai.

Abu smiled and said, "Good luck."

Then, they disappeared in a flash.

The match hasn't started yet.

There are performances outside, such as singing and dancing.

Whistling and dancing noises can blow the roof off.

Hong Jie couldn't appreciate the aesthetics of foreigners, so he closed his eyes to rest.

Wang Xiaoxian, meanwhile, was using her phone to read tarot cards with a bean bun, hoping for good luck.

……

VIP rooms on the second floor.

A young man with slicked-back hair stood by the window with his hands behind his back.

He is Chen Jinlong's eldest son, Chen Kaixuan.

It was his idea to launch a global dark web live stream and set up gambling platforms.

It was precisely because of this business that his father handed over this gold mine to him.

"Young Master Chen, that mysterious client just placed another ten million, bringing the total bet to thirty million."

"If that kid surnamed Hong wins, we'll have to pay him nearly 100 million just for him."

A man dressed in a suit and wearing reading glasses, who looked like a butler, reminded him.

"Uncle Jiang, have you checked the account?" Chen Kaixuan asked without much emotion.

"I checked, he's the third young master of the Wu family in Nantai."

"The Wu family has never had anything to do with us. They are in the military industry and drones. Not long ago, they even went to Beijing with the King of Thailand and a business delegation. Why would someone as 'clean' as them be interested in my meager income?"

"It's truly puzzling why they've placed such a heavy bet on Hong Jie this time?"

"There's no reason for them to give us money."

Jiang Defa was very puzzled.

"I've met Wu Fei; that kid is no ordinary person."

"Ask your father if he hired the person to stir up trouble?"

"If not, there's only one possibility: he has high hopes for Hong Jie's abilities." Chen Kaixuan possessed a composure and shrewdness far beyond his years.

"That shouldn't be the case."

"Master Tianbao's father was quite famous in Nantai in his early years, so the Wu family couldn't possibly be unaware of him."

"Hong Jie's record is mediocre, nothing particularly outstanding."

Jiang Defa frowned.

"People from Xia are all a mix of truth and falsehood. People online say that Tianbao is a fake master."

"So, could the Hung family father and son also be fishermen?"

"Could it be that Old Hong deliberately lost to Zhu Yong to secretly pave the way for his son?"

"Okay, send someone to pass a note to Hong Jie."

"I'm definitely taking that 30 million!"

An arrogant air emanated from Chen Kaixuan's handsome face.

"What if he doesn't know what's good for him?" Jiang Defa said.

"That's easy to handle, isn't it?"

"Write one more thing on the note: if he doesn't know what's good for him, his pretty little girlfriend will be showing up at some brothel in Eastern Europe tomorrow."

"His kidneys will appear on another person's body overnight."

Chen Kaixuan sneered.

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