How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 667

Betting with Islands

Dog Racing Track.

For the rich, life is carefree from birth; their days are spent eating, drinking, and making merry.

Dog racing, camel racing, horse racing—they’re always finding ways to have fun.

Yang Chen’s timing was perfect. With the old king’s illness, the dog races had been on hold for nearly three months. Now, with the new king’s ascension, they were back on, a celebration of Harvid becoming the new monarch.

This dog racing event was grander than ever, attracting not only the tycoons of the UAE [United Arab Emirates] but also those from neighboring countries.

As mentioned before, many of these wealthy individuals owned greyhounds specifically for racing. However, not all visitors and spectators had their own dogs.

Therefore, the organizers provided dozens of dogs for people to choose from, allowing everyone the chance to experience the thrill of dog betting.

Of course, the dogs provided by the organizers couldn’t compare to those trained by the tycoons themselves. One was professional, the other amateur, making a comparison impossible.

Yang Chen arrived with Harvid and his entourage. Staff had prepared a car, and Harvid invited Yang Chen to get in.

The dog racing track was three thousand meters long, and spectators needed to drive alongside to watch the entire race.

Alternatively, visitors could watch the race live on big screens in the stands, but that lacked some of the excitement.

The first race began immediately. Ten competing greyhounds shot off as soon as the judge fired the starting pistol.

The driver kept pace, allowing Yang Chen, Harvid, and the others to see the leading dogs in action.

Harvid chuckled, “Mr. Yang, do you see that white number 5?”

Yang Chen nodded. “Yes, I see it. Is it famous?”

Harvid laughed. “Haha… It’s very impressive. It’s called Abani, and it has a brother named Abas. They are an unrivaled pair. Whenever they compete together, they always vie for first and second place, leaving the others to fight for third. Later, they started racing separately and have never been defeated.”

Yang Chen: “Really? That’s quite impressive. Abani and Abas haven’t lost since they started racing separately?”

Harvid: “That’s right, neither of them has ever lost!”

That sounded pretty amazing; they hadn’t even made a single mistake.

As they spoke, number 5, Abani, had already broken away from the pack, establishing itself as the clear leader, visibly increasing the distance between itself and the other competitors.

At the two-thousand-meter mark, number 5, Abani, was about 50 meters ahead of the second-place dog, while the second-place dog was at least 30 meters ahead of the third, demonstrating Abani’s strength.

Yang Chen praised with a smile, “Number 5 is indeed impressive, with such a significant lead. So, its brother, Abas, must have similar strength.”

Harvid: “Exactly! If Abas were in this race, he would be leading by at least this much.”

Yang Chen nodded and continued watching the race.

Although all the dogs were nearing their physical limits and their speeds were gradually decreasing, number 5 continued to extend its lead. When number 5 crossed the finish line, the second-place dog was still at least 100 meters away.

Harvid laughed heartily, “Abani’s record has another win added to it. I really envy Abud, being able to raise such excellent dogs.”

Yang Chen: “Haha… Well, you should take some time to pick out some puppies to train.”

Harvid: “It takes too much discernment and luck. The ones I raised are in the pet park. You saw them this morning; none of them are worth mentioning.”

Yang Chen laughed. “That’s why you need to pick out new puppies to train.”

Soon, the car returned to the starting point, and Harvid invited Yang Chen to sit in the VIP stands to continue watching the races.

At that moment, Kutzan, who had lost 1 billion USD to Yang Chen that morning, approached them.

No matter who it is, after losing money, they always want to win it back. That’s the gambler’s mentality.

Kutzan said with a smile, “Your Majesty, Mr. Yang, how are you enjoying the show? Would you like to try it yourself?”

Yang Chen glanced at him, knowing exactly what he was up to, and replied, “Sure, I’d love to! Mr. Kutzan, would you like to play too? How about we add a little something extra to make it interesting?”

Kutzan: “Haha… That’s exactly what I was thinking! Let’s bet a little bigger this time. Whoever loses gives the other 2 billion USD. Are you game?”

Yang Chen: “You ask if I dare? That’s an insult to money. I have no concept of money anymore. If a 2 billion dollar check fell on the ground, I wouldn’t even bother to bend down and pick it up if I didn’t have time. Do you think I dare?”

Kutzan: “You’re too full of hot air.”

Harvid: “Kutzan, you’ve already lost 1 billion USD. Now you want to bet another 2 billion USD? Are you sure you have that much money? I don’t recall you having that much wealth.”

Kutzan: “I certainly don’t have that much in cash, but I have shares in the Jinbai Oil Company, worth at least 2 billion USD. If I really lose, I can use the shares as collateral. Mr. Yang has come all the way here to visit, so I have to make sure he has a good time. Losing a little money is nothing; the most important thing is to make Mr. Yang happy.”

This bastard was deliberately trying to lull Yang Chen into a false sense of security, enticing him to accept the bet. He had already discussed it with Abud; later, Abas, owned by Abud, would be lent to him, ensuring that no matter what dog Yang Chen chose, it would lose to Abas.

As long as Yang Chen lost, Kutzan would get back the 1 billion he lost and make another 1 billion. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?

Seeing Kutzan’s confidence, Harvid immediately guessed the truth.

“Kutzan, have you already discussed borrowing Abud’s Abas?” Harvid asked sternly.

Kutzan smiled awkwardly. “That’s right, I was planning to borrow one of Abud’s unrivaled pair, Abas. However, I’ll allow Mr. Yang to choose any other dog; I will definitely compete fairly.”

Maya, who couldn’t stand it any longer, interjected, “But you’re taking the most powerful dog. No matter what Yang Chen chooses, he’s bound to lose. Abani, who is just as strong as Abas, just raced, so it certainly won’t be a match for Abas now. So, tell me, which dog can Yang Chen choose to win against your Abas?”

Kutzan: “There’s no such thing as someone or something that always wins. Maybe Abas will lose this time? Mr. Yang, what do you think?”

Yang Chen: “I think you’re right; there’s no such thing as someone or something that always wins. I can accept, but 2 billion isn’t enough to satisfy me. If we’re going to play, let’s play big, let’s play exciting. Harvid, do they have betting here?”

Harvid: “There are no official betting houses; the participants make private bets.”

Yang Chen nodded. “How about this? You host and prepare the second race, and decide the odds for each dog based on the participants. Today is a happy day; let’s all have fun together and celebrate your ascension to the throne.”

Since Yang Chen personally made the request, Harvid naturally didn’t dare to disappoint him.

So, Harvid quickly replied, “Alright! Then I’ll be the bookmaker for this round!”

Harvid immediately got up to prepare, striving to ensure Yang Chen had a great time.

Kutzan said with a smile, “Mr. Yang is truly brave, knowing he’ll lose but still competing with me. We have to agree in advance that if you lose, you must give me 2 billion USD as soon as possible, without deliberately delaying or trying to cheat.”

Yang Chen: “Don’t worry, it’s just 2 billion USD; I don’t care about it at all. If you really have the ability, then win it.”

Kutzan: “Haha… Alright! Don’t think that just because you say that, I’ll show you mercy. As long as I win, you must immediately transfer 2 billion USD to me. If you try to cheat, even if His Majesty the King intervenes, I won’t let you leave.”

Yang Chen: “Alright! Why are you talking so much nonsense? I’m not short of money, understand?”

Kutzan nodded with a smile, thinking, “After the first race, there’s no dog here that can compare to Abas. I’m sure to win. Not only can I get my money back, but I can also make another 1 billion USD. Wonderful…”

After a while, an announcement was broadcast on the loudspeaker.

“To make the game more enjoyable, the second race will allow guests and spectators without dogs to choose a dog to participate.

The organizers will set the odds based on the situation of all participating dogs, and everyone can bet up to 1 million USD on the dog they like. The winner will receive a corresponding proportion of the prize money.

This competition will be fully sponsored by the new King Harvid, and we hope everyone will thank the new King for his gift.”

Cheers, applause, and screams immediately erupted from the scene, and everyone thanked Harvid for his gift.

Harvid returned and invited Yang Chen to choose a dog.

It was Yang Chen’s first time playing, and Harvid was worried that he wouldn’t know how to choose a dog, so Harvid called the most experienced trainer on the scene to teach Yang Chen how to choose a good racing dog.

After the trainer said a lot, he asked, “Mr. Yang, how do you feel? Do you understand what I said about how to choose?”

Yang Chen nodded confidently and replied, “I understand.”

Harvid laughed and said, “Mr. Yang is indeed smart, understanding so quickly. I didn’t understand much. Then hurry up and choose.”

In fact, there was no need to choose at all, because the dogs here were definitely much worse than those raised by the tycoons themselves.

No matter which dog Yang Chen chose, the only outcome was failure.

However, that was the result under normal circumstances, but what about abnormal circumstances?

For example,

Yang Chen was a cheater, and he might be able to defy fate.

Yang Chen carefully selected a dog that looked thin and weak.

The trainer in charge of teaching Yang Chen how to choose a dog was about to collapse and quickly said, “Mr. Yang, you didn’t remember any of the knowledge points I told you. Did you forget everything I taught you? According to the knowledge points I told you, the dog you chose perfectly avoided the advantages I mentioned. If you insist on choosing it, don’t blame me if you lose money, and please forgive His Majesty the King.”

Yang Chen: “Don’t worry, no matter how much money I lose, I will never blame you. Get that dog out to compete.”

The trainer nodded and quickly pulled out the dog that Yang Chen had chosen.

“I really don’t understand. I taught him so carefully, but he still couldn’t learn and even completely avoided the dog selection methods I taught him. Alas… ruining my reputation. If word gets out that I taught him to choose dogs like this, won’t I be laughed at by everyone?” The trainer muttered to himself as he led the dog out.

Soon, the experts conducted corresponding inspections and understandings of the 20 participating dogs and finally set the odds.

The hot favorite Abas certainly had the most supporters, so its odds were also the lowest, only 1:1.05.

And the No. 43 dog chosen by Yang Chen, because its body shape was very different from other participating dogs, and it looked like the weakest dog, so its odds were quite high, reaching 1:8.

From now on, everyone on the scene has half an hour to think and bet, and the race will start immediately after half an hour.

At this time, Kutzan brought an old friend from the Country of Sand, Adubi.

Kutzan said with a chuckle, “Mr. Yang, this is my friend; his name is Adubi, from the Country of Sand. He heard that you chose a weakling and dared to bet 2 billion USD with me and wanted to come over and meet you. So, I brought him here. Brother, you can ask questions.”

Adubi shook hands with Yang Chen with a smile and said hello, and the two exchanged greetings.

Then Adubi finally said the reason for coming to Yang Chen.

“I wonder if Mr. Yang dares to bet with me too?” Adubi asked with a smile.

Could Yang Chen be afraid to bet with him?

He immediately replied, “Sure! What does Mr. Adubi want to bet?”

Adubi: “I don’t have 2 billion in cash, because I just spent 3.5 billion USD to buy three islands. I will use the ownership of these three islands, valued at 3 billion, to bet with you on this one. Do you dare to bet?”

Damn!

It was already good enough that someone was giving away money, but unexpectedly, someone was also giving away three islands.

Yang Chen immediately asked, “Where are the three islands you bought? I need to refer to the location to estimate the price.”

Adubi immediately found a map and pointed out the location of the three islands he bought.

Although these three islands were bought by Adubi from the Country of Sand, they were actually closer to Abu Dhabi in the UAE.

Yang Chen felt that the location of these three islands was very good, and he really wanted them.

Yang Chen nodded with a smile and said, “The location is good; I don’t think it’s expensive at all to value them at 3 billion USD.”

Adubi laughed; he felt that Yang Chen had been fooled.

“I bet that the dog you chose cannot win! If it doesn’t win, you lose 3 billion USD to me. If it wins, I will give you those three islands. How about it?” Adubi asked tentatively.

Yang Chen nodded very decisively and said, “No problem, let’s do it!”

Adubi: “Okay! Then let’s wait for the results of the game to come out and see if your vision is good or if you misjudged.”

Maya pulled Yang Chen aside and whispered, “Brother Chen, isn’t it too risky for you to do this?”

Yang Chen: “Don’t worry, since I dare to accept their bet, I naturally have my own full confidence; you don’t need to worry.”

Maya nodded and said, “Okay! Every time I see you so confident, I know you can do it.”

Yang Chen hadn’t been this excited in a long time; the temptation of the ownership of three islands was quite big for him.

With these three islands, Yang Chen could “establish a country.”