Immediately, under Luo Chao's guidance, Zuo Dahai began recounting his sad past from the beginning.

"Little brother, you're right. I, Zuo Dahai, used to be considered quite a noteworthy figure in Huahai City. Back then, I was known in the underworld as Brother Hai. I can unabashedly say that during those days, besides the Mayor, I was the most reputable person in all of Huahai City!"

Zuo Dahai said this while patting his chest. It was clear that he still felt very proud of the days when he was a prominent figure in Huahai City.

"Haha, it seems Uncle Zuo was indeed a remarkable figure back then!" Luo Chao seized the opportunity to praise Zuo Dahai.

"Hmph, a hero doesn't brag about past achievements. No matter how capable you were, that was all in the past. Look at you now, aren't you still driving for a ride-hailing service?" Unexpectedly, at that moment, Tang Tianyi suddenly countered Luo Chao and Zuo Dahai, indicating that she hadn't forgiven Zuo Dahai's earlier behavior.

Upon hearing Tang Tianyi's words, Zuo Dahai shook his head helplessly. "Little sister, you're right, a hero doesn't brag about past achievements."

"Uncle Zuo, don't take her words to heart; these women can be sharp-tongued, just don't mind them." Luo Chao saw that Tang Tianyi was being indiscreet and inadvertently wiped a bead of cold sweat from his forehead.

Inwardly, Luo Chao cursed Tang Tianyi for being so foolish, forgetting that Zuo Dahai was driving now!

It would be no exaggeration to say that the lives of everyone in the car were in Zuo Dahai's hands.

If Tang Tianyi's ridicule triggered Zuo Dahai's anger, who knows what drastic actions he might take!

Should Zuo Dahai not bear the provocation, and in anger drive the car into the river or off an overpass, it would truly not be worth it. Luo Chao wouldn't know who to turn to for reason then.

Luo Chao continued, "Haha, Uncle Zuo, go on—while a hero doesn't brag about past achievements, not everyone was as heroic as you were back then! Not to mention you, some celebrities have made a living off just one piece of work for a lifetime. The idea that a hero doesn't brag about past achievements is actually outdated by today's standards!"

"Hehehe, little brother, indeed you're the one who can speak well. I, Zuo Dahai, may not be good, but based on my years of experience, you're destined to become a remarkable person in the future!" Zuo Dahai clearly appreciated Luo Chao's praise, and so began applauding Luo Chao as well.

"Not at all, I don't deserve it; you're the real predecessor!" Luo Chao said modestly.

After exchanging compliments for a while, Zuo Dahai continued his story, "Back then, I was full of ambition, wielding power. You could say I felt like the Emperor of this city! Beautiful women, luxury cars, money, status—whatever I wanted, I could have! However, all of this bliss disappeared starting that day!"

"That day, one of my good brothers returned from abroad. I intended to show my hospitality, and out of my vanity, I wanted to showcase my wealth in front of the brother I hadn't seen in years, to let them know that the chubby kid who was bullied by local thugs back in the village had now become a major figure in the city!"

"So, on that day, I arranged a grand occasion to welcome my brother. I not only arranged plenty of exotic delicacies but also organized numerous beauties from various countries, for my brother and me to indulge ourselves. We were as sated as could be—it was after three whole days and nights of revelry, we truly experienced every indulgence, every beauty, enjoyed every sensation that life's winners could revel in; it was indescribable!"

"When I was lost about what to do next, my brother suddenly made a suggestion, a suggestion I didn't even think twice about agreeing to. But little did I know my life would undergo an unforeseen upheaval because of this suggestion!"

At this point, Luo Chao vaguely guessed what Zuo Dahai's suggestion was, though he wasn't completely sure.

So, Luo Chao followed up on Zuo Dahai's words, "A suggestion? What exactly was the suggestion?"

"Haha." Zuo Dahai forced a smile, "Just two words—gambling!"

"Indeed, gambling!" Luo Chao nodded silently. Luo Chao was all too aware of how frightening gambling could be.

Luo Chao himself was a master gambler; despite being extraordinarily skilled, Luo Chao seldom initiated gambling with others.

Because Luo Chao knew there is no such thing as always winning in the world of gambling. The more gambling skills Luo Chao learned, the more gambling masters he encountered, and the more he understood the power of gambling!

Many people think gambling is merely an activity reliant on luck, that winning more or less is all up to luck.

As a result, many wealthy tycoons become entangled in gambling.

Since they believe having amassed such wealth shows they have outstanding luck and fortune. They think gambling would easily bring them winnings.

But they don't know, every gamble actually has masters like Luo Chao secretly manipulating behind the scenes.

Gambling masters like Luo Chao can effortlessly decide who will become rich overnight and who will lose everything in a single night!

Some might say, "How could there be so many gambling masters in the world? You must have watched too many gambling films!"

Typically, when we gamble, we play with people we know. Everyone knows each other's background, so where would gambling masters come from?

Actually, this is exactly how gambling masters exploit people's familiarity and luck psychology.

In reality, some genuine gambling masters can even gamble without touching the cards, making a devastating impact!

If you are gambling, even with acquaintances, and notice some onlookers around, and among them, there are strangers, then you need to be cautious!

This could very likely be some transient gambling masters wandering between casinos.

They won't gamble themselves, as it poses a risk of being discovered by the casino's skilled gamblers.

So, they place bets on side bets; if it's just side betting, as long as it's not too excessive, generally, casinos won't interfere because business always needs to leave room for people.

Thus, when Luo Chao heard the two words "gambling" from Zuo Dahai's mouth, he realized that Zuo Dahai was likely also a poor victim deeply harmed by gambling!

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