274 Racecourse

The racetrack was a distinctive feature of the era, found in both America and various Western countries.

While the Qing court still relied on cavalry, Westerners had long since turned horses into betting tools, thus widening the gap considerably.

"Do women participate as well?" Su Yanqiao noticed many elegantly dressed ladies.

"This activity doesn't discriminate by gender or age! Look at that little girl selling things over there, that's a poor family's child taking on family responsibilities early!

Shall we try it out? It's not like we can't afford to lose a little money!" Zhu Wencong asked.

Su Yanqiao shook her head, afraid that Zhu Wencong wouldn't be able to control himself—the gambling was too easy to get addicted to.

Zhu Wencong settled down in a VIP area, finding this relaxed lifestyle quite comforting.

In the matters of indulgence, Westerners knew how to live life to the fullest, never shortchanging themselves.