"Indeed, indeed! Since President Shen and Mr. Chen are new here, you really must experience our Hong Kong gambling culture. With us here, I guarantee President Shen will win big tonight!" Several other executives chimed in with enthusiastic invitations.
In elite circles, gambling is much like dining—a social lubricant used to foster relationships. Especially among Hong Kong’s top tycoons, winning or losing a few million in a single sitting is of no consequence.
Thinking about the potential to discuss business with these executives, Shen Binglan was tempted to accept. However, she knew nothing of gambling; if she kept losing, she could easily drop tens of millions, a prospect she found unacceptable.
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