Like all the people fleeing from hardship back then, Ou Shangfeng was hardworking, diligent, and capable. By the age of 26, he had set up a tailor shop in Dimang City, and his days passed by smoothly and prosperously.
It was also that year.
Ou Shangfeng t a beautiful woman nad Maya, who was the daughter of a small restaurant owner next door.
Maya was a woman who loved beauty.
She always ca to Ou Shangfeng's shop to watch him make beautiful clothes and sotis asked him to make so for her.
Gradually.
Maya was attracted to this young and reliable man.
It was only natural that the two ca together, forming a happy little family.
A year later, Ou Qingxuan was born.
Adding even more joy to the small family.
Though they weren't wealthy.
Everyone in the neighborhood knew that this young couple was imrsed in happiness.
Just like that.
Little Qingxuan grew up happily to the age of fourteen, gradually turning into a graceful young girl.
She should have grown up in carefree happiness, married, had children, and started her own life.
But fate is unpredictable, and tragedy may strike unexpectedly.
That year, the turbulent country of Wanggan once again descended into chaos.
The military governnt led by Nalin seized power through a coup, and the nation's order collapsed overnight.
Under the pretext of capturing rebels, Nalin's forces began looting and pillaging in Dimang City.
Ou Shangfeng and Maya shut down their shop, hiding with Qingxuan, yet their caution proved fruitless.
A troop of soldiers broke into their shop.
First, they took everything of value, then took the beautiful Maya away.
From that point on, the mother vanished without a trace.
Ou Shangfeng, losing his wife, was overwheld with grief.
He spent a lot of effort searching for Maya, but the result was fruitless.
At the end of that year.
Ou Shangfeng returned to his hotown in Nanliang Province with Qingxuan, gave his relatives so money, and left Qingxuan in their care while he returned to Wanggan to continue searching for Maya.
"So your father is now in Wanggan, right?"
Chen Fang asked.
Qingxuan shook her head.
Said, "I don't know. Since he left, we've been completely out of touch. Back then I was too young, unable to look for him, so I studied hard, hoping one day, when I have the ability, to co to Wanggan and find my father and mother..."
Ou Qingxuan indeed succeeded.
She was admitted to the School of International Relations, eventually becoming a diplomatic staff mber, volunteering to co to Wanggan, not just for work but also searching for her family.
She has been working in Wanggan for three years.
Still, there is no news.
Neither her father nor mother, they seem to have vanished from the world, with no way of finding any information.
Speaking.
Ou Qingxuan beca sowhat lancholic again.
Chen Fang poured a glass of water, placed it in front of her.
Said, "Alright, don't be sad. As long as we're in Wanggan, there's still hope. Once this matter is over, I'll help you search."
"Thank you."
After Ou Qingxuan said that.
She stared out the window.
Chen Fang knew that those sad mories were flooding back.
Knock knock knock.
At that mont, a series of knocks sounded at the door.
The two were startled.
They looked at each other.
Chen Fang lowered his voice and said, "Don't be nervous, relax a bit. No matter who it is, I'll handle it."
Ou Qingxuan responded with a hmm.
Chen Fang stood up, went to the door, and deliberately made his sleepwear disheveled before opening it.
At the door.
Sure enough, it was the spotter who had been observing them earlier.
He wore a smile on his face.
Glancing into the room, he pulled out a business card, stuffed it into Chen Fang's hand, and said, "Hello, sir. I am Wu Tianfeng, the entertainnt manager at the Sapphire Hotel. I apologize for disturbing you, but I wanted to ask if you have any entertainnt needs that I can tily arrange for you."
"Not interested, not interested..."
Chen Fang waved his hand, about to shut the door.
He did so to act indifferent; he had no intention of being overtly enthusiastic right away as it would raise suspicion.
Wu Tianfeng reacted quickly.
Instantly, he reached out to block the door.
With a flattering smile, he said, "Sir, I have prepared so chips here. Whether you play or not, they're a gift for you, and you can dispose of them as you like."
After saying that.
Wu Tianfeng lifted a tray.
A stack of casino-exclusive chips was neatly arranged on it.
"Alright, leave them here."
Chen Fang said impatiently.
Wu Tianfeng stepped inside the room, placed the tray down, and again glanced at Ou Qingxuan discreetly, clearly alert.
Once the door closed.
Curious, Ou Qingxuan asked, "You rejected them, why would they still give us chips?"
She picked one up to examine.
Couldn't help but gasp and said, "There's fifty thousand worth of chips here— even if we exchanged them all for money, we wouldn't lose out."
Chen Fang sneered.
Said, "This is just one of their tricks. For soone not deeply interested in gambling, they'll think as you do, bring these chips to the casino to exchange for money. But once you step into the casino's atmosphere, you'll inevitably be tempted, thinking since it's free money, there's no loss if you play a few rounds. The mont you have this thought, you'll end up pouring all your assets onto the gambling table, unable to retreat..."
"Ah? So frightening?"
Ou Qingxuan asked in shock.
Chen Fang nodded affirmatively.
Utility "Get dressed, we're heading out!"
"Why? Are we going to play now?"
Ou Qingxuan asked.
Chen Fang smiled, said, "When acting, you must go all the way. For now, let's ignore these chips, find a restaurant for so food, and later tonight, we'll go to the casino. That way, it won't raise suspicion."
In the evening.
The two walked into a high-end hotel restaurant.
Pretending to be deeply in love as they enjoyed their al.
Then they toured a nearby attraction.
Upon returning to the hotel, after waiting until about eight-thirty, Chen Fang finally took Qingxuan downstairs, carrying the chips given by Wu Tianfeng, heading to the casino entrance.
Everything went as expected.
The mont they appeared.
Wu Tianfeng also appeared.
Clearly showing that every move they made was being closely watched by this spotter.
Their spending ability at the mall and restaurant had already been tagged as wealthy by Wu Tianfeng.
"Sir, you've arrived..."
Wu Tianfeng greeted enthusiastically.
Chen Fang looked indifferent and said, "I'm not interested in gambling. Can you help exchange these chips for money? You ntioned before that these chips are mine, and I can use them however I want, right?"
"Absolutely, no problem, sir. Please follow inside, and I'll take you to exchange them for money right away."
Wu Tianfeng said.
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