Chapter 235: The God of Gamblers Appears
Chicken quietly pulled Liang Kun aside:
"Boss, we have a problem."
Liang Kun vigorously rubbed his cheeks:
"There were so many guests today, I smiled so much my face is numb."
After a while, he asked,
"What's the problem?"
Chicken pointed forward:
"Look, Lin Ho-tung from Chung Yee Shun has gone crazy playing cards!"
Weddings in Hong Kong usually have fixed entertainment activities, such as playing cards.
This is a city where almost everyone loves to gamble. The saying, 'small gambling for pleasure, big gambling for fortune,' is something many people firmly believe in.
Mahjong parlors and Pai Gow parlors are everywhere.
For example, Fai Wong of Sun Luen Shing and Big B of Wo Hing Shing both make their living from mahjong parlors.
Don't think they don't make money; their assets are quite substantial.
Today was Liang Kun's Dragon Head banquet, so of course, such entertainment activities were indispensable.
Although it was a Dragon Head banquet, all those attending were lowlifess from the underworld. Such activities, rich in Hong Kong civilian flavor, were naturally present and abundant.
Liang Kun frowned:
"Is Lin Ho-tung bothering others?"
"Or is he cheating?"
Chicken shook his head.
Liang Kun asked, puzzled:
"Then let him play if he wants to. Even Lin Ho-lung hasn't said anything, so why are you so anxious?"
Chicken smiled bitterly:
"Boss, have you forgotten?"
"Lin Ho-tung is from Chung Yee Shun."
Liang Kun was startled. Chung Yee Shun?
Then his expression changed drastically. He turned his head and looked around, a nervous look on his face:
"Where's Ah Feng?"
Who in the Jianghu doesn't know that Lin Feng hates drug dealers the most?
And Chung Yee Shun's main business happens to be drug dealing.
People say Tung Sing deals drugs, but that's a misunderstanding.
The guys from Tung Sing don't forbid drug dealing, but they are by no means enthusiastic about it.
If Tung Sing truly had everyone dealing drugs, they would have been watched by the Police Station 24 hours a day.
How could Crow and his gang be so carefree?
However, Chung Yee Shun is different. These guys are crazy; their main business is drug dealing.
Lin Feng's attitude towards drug dealers — is there anyone closer to him who understands it better?
According to Lin Feng,
Drug dealers are black from the inside out.
Every single one of these people deserves to die.
It's just that Lin Feng doesn't want to expend more energy in the Jianghu; otherwise, any drug dealer who encountered him would deserve to die!
Lin Ho-tung is Chung Yee Shun's second-in-command. If Su Su isn't counted, he is truly second only to one person.
This guy is deeply involved in all of Chung Yee Shun's affairs.
If Lin Feng sees him, won't he kill him?
Liang Kun was a little nervous:
"Siu Gai, tell me, will Ah Feng add some red to my wedding banquet?"
Chicken was stunned:
"Boss, Brother Feng wouldn't do that, would he?"
Liang Kun sneered:
"That's because you don't know how much he detests white powder."
"He's wanted to kill those madmen from Chung Yee Shun for a long time."
Chicken was startled:
"Is Brother Feng that ruthless?"
Everyone in Chung Yee Shun is crazy, and their reputation in the Jianghu is not good.
For example, when encountering police officers, other Triads are usually polite.
Chung Yee Shun is different; they confront them head-on!
If there's a Triad daring to storm a Police Station with firearms, no need to ask, it must be those madmen from Chung Yee Shun.
Traditional Triads don't want to provoke such guys.
But then again, Lin Feng isn't a traditional Triad member either!
Chicken smiled bitterly:
"Boss, I came to you precisely because I considered this point."
Chicken is a very clever fellow.
Ever since Lin Feng recommended him to Liang Kun, he received great promotion, and many tasks were entrusted to him.
People teaching people doesn't always work, but events teaching people always does.
After gaining experience, Chicken quickly showed his potential, and he was able to quickly turn that potential into strength, becoming a good helper for Liang Kun.
Just like with Lin Ho-tung, Liang Kun hadn't thought he would displease Lin Feng, but Chicken did.
Liang Kun also had a headache:
"Does this guy think this is Chung Yee Shun?"
"It would be bad if such an ostentatious guy caught Ah Feng's attention."
Chicken chuckled dryly: "Boss, Brother Feng knows what's important."
Liang Kun shook his head:
"We shouldn't be thinking about that."
Chicken was startled.
Liang Kun sneered:
"If Ah Feng makes a move, you directly tell the brothers to join in and keep the guys from Chung Yee Shun here!"
Chicken was utterly speechless and, after some thought, reminded him:
"Boss, this is your Dragon Head banquet."
Liang Kun was unfazed:
"Kid, listen carefully."
"I, Liang Kun, only have one brother in this life."
"What my brother does, that's my business."
"Everything else doesn't matter."
Chicken was greatly moved.
Just as he was about to agree, he heard a sigh beside him:
"Brother Kun, why don't you consider whether I would cause a big commotion on your happy day?"
Chicken looked up and saw it was Lin Feng.
Liang Kun put an arm around Lin Feng's shoulder:
"Brothers for life, as long as you're here, nothing else matters to me."
"What about my Dragon Head banquet?"
"As long as you're happy."
"We've been through thick and thin together, do we still care about this?"
"Chased by a group of people, we two dared to turn back and fight them off. Now that I'm a Dragon Head, do I not dare to risk my life?"
"Then what's the point of being a Dragon Head?"
Lin Feng said, annoyed:
"On such a joyous day, don't make me cry."
Liang Kun asked curiously:
"You still cry?"
"I remember you haven't cried since you were seven."
Lin Feng said perfunctorily:
"Yes, yes!"
"Alright, this is your Dragon Head banquet, I know my limits."
"Lin Ho-tung's voice is a bit loud and disturbing others, I'll go deal with him."
Liang Kun waved his hand, signaling Chicken to come forward, his expression serious:
"If there's a fight, we'll all go together."
Li Fu said faintly:
"Boss Ding, have you forgotten about me?"
Li Jie also said:
"Boss, I'm here too!"
Mo Chiu-Nam was not to be outdone:
"Brother Kun, count me in too!"
Lin Feng gave them a look of disdain:
"What are you all thinking? This is a Dragon Head banquet; it's not suitable for drawing blades."
"I'll go send Lin Ho-tung away!"
Everyone looked at him with suspicious eyes, the meaning of which was clear—are you still saying you're not drawing blades?
Lin Feng said angrily:
"It's just sending Lin Ho-tung away, what kind of look is that?"
"This guy has a weakness."
Liang Kun was startled:
"Lin Ho-tung has a weakness?"
"He's backed by Lin Ho-lung and isn't married, so he has no weakness, right?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"I have intelligence…"
Everyone collapsed in disbelief.
Liang Kun said speechlessly:
"Ah Feng, I raised you. Where do you get all those strange pieces of intelligence?"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"Didn't I tell you? Thousand-Mile Eyes and Wind-Hearing Ears told me."
Liang Kun said, annoyed:
"Alright, alright, if you don't want to say it, just don't, why do you have to be so perfunctory with me?"
"What is Lin Ho-tung's weakness?"
Lin Feng didn't hide it from them:
"Our Causeway Bay lineage is lustful…"
Liang Kun was unfazed:
"What's wrong with being lustful?"
"Being lustful means we're men, and we're not doing things like bullying men and women or forcing good people into prostitution… At most, it's a small hobby."
Lin Feng didn't quibble with Liang Kun.
"Lin Ho-tung's hobby is gambling!"
Liang Kun's expression became extremely serious:
"Gambling?"
"I haven't heard about it in the Jianghu."
Lin Feng sneered:
"This is a fatal flaw, how could he publicize it?"
Everyone nodded.
Gambling, prostitution, and drugs can all be deadly.
If lust is controlled well, it actually doesn't have much impact.
The latter two are fatal; losing everything is very easy.
"Lin Ho-tung's gambling addiction is something he must conceal; otherwise, if someone sets a trap for him, tens of millions of money would be gone."
"Lin Ho-lung once advised him, but once addicted to gambling, how can one wake up just because someone advises them?"
"I say Lin Ho-tung is addicted to gambling. Look at all the big bosses in the Jianghu, who doesn't just play a few hands and then stop? But he keeps playing."
"And his skills are terrible, a standard fat sheep."
"It's just that there are no cheaters here; otherwise, he would be picked clean until nothing was left."
"I'll go make him quiet down."
Liang Kun was still a little worried:
"Ah Feng, you're not going to use force to make him quiet, are you?"
Lin Feng said speechlessly:
"I am the God of Gamblers!"
"Why would I use force to make him quiet?"
Liang Kun was greatly alarmed:
"You can gamble too?"
"How come I didn't know?"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"You never asked me!"
"Besides, we don't usually need this kind of thing, so why would I tell you?"
Liang Kun thought about it and realized it was true, but he couldn't help being curious: how good were Lin Feng's gambling skills?
However, Lin Feng had already gone to find Lin Ho-tung.
Liang Kun couldn't help but ask Li Fu:
"Xiao Fu, do you know how good Ah Feng's card skills are?"
Li Fu shook his head:
"As far as I remember, Brother Feng has never touched a card."
Liang Kun's mouth fell open.
Chicken worried, "Brother Feng, was that just a casual remark?"
Liang Kun immediately denied it, "Ah Feng isn't the kind of person who lies."
"He said he can play cards, so he definitely can. I'm just curious, when did he practice?"
Li Fu stated with certainty, "I've followed Big Boss for three years and have never seen him practice cards, nor does he even have an interest in playing them."
Chicken's mouth also dropped open.
Liang Kun immediately became interested, "Come on, let's go watch them play cards."
Li Fu reminded him, "Boss Ding, you are the main character tonight. You can't go play cards."
"Many people are waiting to greet you!"
Liang Kun grumbled, "I've been smiling all night tonight. This job is not for humans."
However, he was helpless; as the Dragon Head of Hung Hing, he had to smile for the guests.
"Alright, you guys watch. Remember to tell me the results later."
Li Fu immediately said, "Big Boss will surely win!"
Liang Kun was speechless, cursed silently, gathered his spirits, and continued to circulate among the tables.
Li Jie followed silently.
Mo Chiu-Nam regretfully glanced at Lin Feng's retreating figure, then eventually followed as well.
No choice, Li Jie and he were Liang Kun's personal bodyguards and could not leave him for a moment.
If this weren't a Dragon Head banquet, Liang Kun would need two more bodyguards by his side.
Lin Feng valued Liang Kun's safety more than anyone else.
Chicken, however, was quite free and immediately followed.
When Lin Feng arrived, Lin Ho-tung had just beaten Dai Fei, who was grumbling curses.
Lin Ho-tung was beaming, "Dai Fei, today is Brother Kun's big day, you can't have all the good fortune, can you?"
"Cheer up, alright!"
What could Dai Fei say?
That he had bad luck today?
That would be crazy!
Today was Liang Kun's Dragon Head banquet. If he said that, he'd be cursed to death by Hung Hing's thirty thousand disciples.
Helplessly, he could only say, "My skills are inferior!"
Lin Feng happened to walk over, "Can I join you?"
Lin Ho-tung chuckled, "My luck is booming right now, I'll kill gods and slay Buddhas."
"Ah Feng, are you sure you want to come?"
Lin Feng sighed, "Today is my Big Boss's big day, and as his subordinate, it's also my big day."
"Ah Dong, you're mistaken. Your luck can't compare to mine."
Lin Ho-tung was unconvinced, "That's impossible."
"Although today is Brother Kun's big day, it doesn't mean that windfall luck is also strong."
"Ah Feng, once we're at the gambling table, there's no more camaraderie between us."
Lin Feng asked curiously, "How high are the stakes you're playing for?"
Dai Fei, having lost money, was in a bad mood, "Ten thousand per hand, with a hundred thousand cap."
"I haven't won a single hand!"
Lin Feng teased, "You guys play for really high stakes. But Dai Fei, you're the person in charge of Hung Hing Macau, you need to practice your skills."
Dai Fei vowed fiercely, "I'll go invite the God of Gamblers to teach me skills later."
Lin Ho-tung immediately became interested, extremely surprised, "Dai Fei, you're friends with the God of Gamblers?"
Dai Fei gave him an annoyed look, "I was lying!"
"The God of Gamblers is elusive; how could I invite him?"
"However, our Macau casino will be hosting a private gambling game at the end of next month. If you're interested, you can come and watch."
Lin Ho-tung immediately lost interest, "Private gambling games are boring."
Dai Fei sneered, "A showdown between the God of Gamblers and the Devil of Gamblers, and you're not interested?"
Lin Ho-tung exclaimed, "Are you kidding?"
Dai Fei shrugged, "This was only decided two days ago. It's also because Hung Hing has face, we can ensure the fairness of their duel."
"Otherwise, how could my casino host such an event?"
Lin Ho-tung was instantly excited, "The gambling game between Ko Chun and Chan Kam-Shing... You must save a ticket for me then."
Dai Fei shrugged, "There's an admission fee. Considering we're fellow members of the underworld, I'll give you a discount. One hundred thousand will do!"
Lin Ho-tung looked at him suspiciously, "I just won one hundred thousand from you, and you're taking it back in a blink of an eye?"
Dai Fei said casually, "You can choose not to come!"
Lin Ho-tung gritted his teeth, "If I find out you're lying to me..."
Dai Fei said proudly, "Everyone in the underworld knows that Hung Hing's reputation is top-notch. I would never tarnish Grandfather's reputation."
Lin Ho-tung thought for a moment and said, "Then book one for me, but I'm playing cards right now, so I can't give you the money first, lest it jinx my luck. I'll give you the money after I'm done playing."
Dai Fei looked at him with pity, "Ah Dong, listen to me. If you want to witness the battle of the century, give me the ticket money now."
"Otherwise, you won't have any money left on you later."
Lin Ho-tung didn't believe it, "That's impossible!"
Dai Fei pointed at Lin Feng, "Brother Feng wants to play with you. Can you beat him? I don't believe it!"
Lin Feng burst out laughing.
This Dai Fei fellow was truly devious, using all sorts of tricks to disrupt Lin Ho-tung's state of mind.
Lin Ho-tung was unaffected, "I've heard about all the masters in the underworld. Ah Feng is not a gambling master."
Lin Feng smiled, "That's because I never appear in the gambling world..."
"For me, this stuff is too simple. I can get whatever cards I want. There's no challenge, no meaning."
Lin Ho-tung couldn't take it anymore, "Ah Feng, don't lie. I have a million on the table, and I can write a check for another million money at any time. If you have the ability, win it all."
Lin Feng's smile grew wider, "I haven't heard such a request."
"Alright... I'll gamble with you!"
"Siu Gai!"
Chicken immediately brought over a box, poured it onto the table, and it was full of stacks of large banknotes.
The guests who came to celebrate today did not come empty-handed.
It was either cash or checks, and the amounts were not small.
A million money, easily done.
Liang Kun was just exchanging pleasantries with Lin Ho-lung, but now the entire venue's focus was on the gambling game between Lin Ho-tung and Lin Feng, and even they were affected.
"I'm sorry, Ah Kun, my younger brother is being a bit unruly."
Lin Ho-lung apologized to Liang Kun.
"This kid can't move once he sees cards; he's somewhat overshadowing the host."
Liang Kun also apologized to Lin Ho-lung, "Ah Long, I'm going to have to trouble you now. Ah Dong won't be too dejected, will he?"
Lin Ho-lung was startled, "Is Ah Feng very good at playing cards?"
Liang Kun shrugged, stating honestly.
"I actually haven't seen Ah Feng play cards."
Lin Ho-lung asked, confused, "Then you're..."
Liang Kun explained, "I have confidence in Ah Feng."
"This isn't blind trust. This kid was raised by me. He has all sorts of flaws, but one thing is, he never speaks empty words."
"He said he can play cards, so he can. Ah Dong is probably in big trouble."
Lin Ho-lung looked at him with a strange gaze, "Ah Feng just said he can play cards, and you trust him that much?"
Liang Kun said faintly, "You don't understand Ah Feng's speaking style."
"His martial arts are excellent, his combat power is very high..."
Lin Ho-lung nodded, "The top young master in the underworld, someone even Kam Tze-tai bows down to, he can indeed fight."
Liang Kun nodded, "If you ask him about his martial arts, he'll say—he can fight."
Huh?
Lin Ho-lung was surprised, "He's that humble?"
To be able to make Kam Tze-tai bow down, to be able to knock Szeto Ho-Nam unconscious with a single palm, if such skill is merely called 'can', then there are no masters in the underworld!
By analogy, if Lin Feng says he 'can', how proficient must he be?
Lin Ho-lung's mind raced, and he quickly asked, "Ah Kun, you're not lying to me, are you?"
Liang Kun asked, puzzled, "Lying to you wouldn't benefit me."
Lin Ho-lung smiled, "Since that's the case, how about you do me a favor?"
Liang Kun asked, confused, "What favor?"
Lin Ho-lung said faintly, "Ah Dong is addicted to gambling. I've advised him countless times, but he doesn't listen."
"Why not let him know how deep the waters are in the gambling world?"
"Today is your big day. How about I set up a trap using your venue?"
Liang Kun was even more puzzled, "Ah Long, just say what you mean clearly."
Lin Ho-lung whispered, "Let Ah Feng go all out. I want to make Lin Ho-tung quit gambling!"
"To teach him a lesson, I can offer five million money!"
Liang Kun was startled. Was this giving money to Lin Feng?
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Chapter 236: Does Lin Feng Know How to Gamble?
"Are you sure?"
Liang Kun was afraid Lin Ho-lung was setting a trap for him.
"My only concern is that Ah Feng won't be able to be ruthless."
Lin Ho-lung was very calm.
Liang Kun shrugged:
"Then don't worry, Ah Feng will definitely be ruthless."
"What we value most is making money."
"When you're out in the Triad, making money comes first."
"How can you not take on business that comes knocking?"
Lin Ho-lung immediately said:
"As long as Ah Feng can be ruthless and help Ah Dong overcome his gambling addiction, I owe him a favor."
Liang Kun shook his head:
"Forget about the favor."
Lin Ho-lung frowned and said:
"Do you know how many people in the Triad crave my favor?"
Liang Kun smiled and said:
"Who in the Triad doesn't know the name Lin Ho-lung of Chung Yee Shun?"
"You are the first 'Hundred Man Slayer' on record."
Lin Ho-lung was slightly proud.
Lok Tin-hung's desire to challenge Lin Ho-lung back then was not without reason. When Lin Ho-lung was young, to rise in power, he was willing to fight other Triads.
That battle established his formidable reputation.
He fought a hundred men and did not fall behind.
Thus, the reputation of the 'Hundred Man Slayer' spread like wildfire.
This was a genuine hundred-man opponent, not just someone making up numbers.
What was terrifying was that this guy didn't die of exhaustion after the hundred-man battle.
There were several more battles after that, further solidifying Lin Ho-lung's reputation.
It was publicly acknowledged in the Triad that this guy was the top master in Hong Kong.
"Then you don't want my favor?"
Lin Ho-lung was quite surprised.
Liang Kun shrugged, saying naturally:
"Ah Long, you also know Ah Feng's preferences."
"There are so many shady businesses, but he despises drug trafficking the most."
"I can't persuade him."
Lin Ho-lung nodded silently. Lin Feng's preferences were also well-known throughout the Triad.
He hated drug traffickers the most.
Yet, Chung Yee Shun's main business was drug trafficking, which completely conflicted with Lin Feng's preferences.
It was truly uncomfortable.
Lin Ho-lung thought for a moment and said:
"If Ah Feng can truly help Ah Dong overcome his gambling addiction, then in the future, when we of Chung Yee Shun see Ah Feng, we will give him a wide berth."
Liang Kun raised his palm:
"It's a deal!"
Clap!
The two clasped hands, sealing their gentleman's agreement.
Liang Kun secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Traditional Triads actually disliked those who engaged in extremely shady businesses.
Nothing else, those extreme individuals were mostly targeted by the Police Force early on, and who knows how many traps were set for them to fall into.
Being in the Triad is about making money, and for a big boss like Liang Kun, there was a further demand—to make money steadily.
If he got involved with Chung Yee Shun, making money steadily would be almost impossible.
Actually, Chung Yee Shun coming to congratulate today was beyond Liang Kun's expectations.
However, you don't hit a smiling face; since Lin Ho-lung came personally, how could you refuse?
Lin Ho-lung was very curious:
"Ah Kun, can Ah Feng really do it?"
Liang Kun had strong confidence in Lin Feng, his body relaxed:
"I'm just afraid that Ah Dong will be too devastated by Ah Feng later, and you'll get anxious!"
Lin Ho-lung shook his head:
"That's impossible!"
Liang Kun laughed loudly:
"Alright, let's wait and see."
Lin Ho-lung reminded:
"Ah Kun, do you want to give Ah Feng a hint?"
Liang Kun thought it was a good idea, so he said loudly:
"Ah Feng, show your skills and open the eyes of the seniors and big bosses present."
Lin Ho-tung was unconvinced:
"Brother Kun, if it's a one-on-one fight, I can't beat Ah Feng, but at the gambling table, he's definitely not my opponent."
Lin Ho-lung clapped loudly:
"Ah Dong, well done."
"I'll put up five million to watch your performance."
Lin Ho-tung's spirits lifted:
"Thank you, Big Boss."
Lin Feng was puzzled. What was going on?
Lin Ho-lung personally entered the fray?
He didn't seem like such a frivolous person!
As Lin Feng was wondering, Li Jie walked up:
"Boss, Brother Kun and Lin Ho-lung made an agreement..."
He briefly explained the situation and then added,
"Brother Kun's meaning is, if you can be ruthless, be ruthless, no need to hold back."
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"Someone is just giving me money for free, I'm overjoyed."
"Go tell Brother Kun to watch closely."
Li Jie silently retreated.
Lin Ho-tung, supported by his elder brother, was at his peak both mentally and materially, afraid that Lin Feng would back out:
"Ah Feng, you're not scared, are you?"
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"Today is my Big Boss's auspicious day, luck is on my side."
"Ah Dong, I advise you, how about you take a step back?"
Lin Ho-tung felt calm:
"No, today the luck is on my side."
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"With so many seniors and peers here, if you lose later, it won't feel good."
Lin Ho-tung retorted:
"Losing money never feels good."
"But today I have my Big Brother's support, I won't lose!"
"Come on, come on!"
Lin Feng turned his head and found that almost everyone's attention was drawn to them, so he played hard to get:
"Ah Dong, I'll advise you one more time, with so many seniors here, why don't you reconsider?"
Lin Ho-tung chuckled:
"Ah Feng, you're not scared, are you?"
Lin Feng sighed:
"I've never seen anyone so eager to give me money."
"Today is my Big Boss's big day, I must make sure you all have fun."
"However, it's not good to hurt feelings, so how about we play a few rounds with a limit of two million?"
If it had been before Lin Ho-lung spoke, Lin Ho-tung would never have agreed.
He only had one million in cash on the table.
With Lin Ho-lung's support, Lin Ho-tung immediately took out his checkbook, swiftly wrote a million-dollar check, and placed it on the table:
"Ah Feng, do you dare to cash it?"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"I proposed the stakes, how could I not dare to cash it?"
"Xiao Fu!"
Li Fu, without a word, brought over a box, opened it, and inside were stacks of large bills, not even filling the box. After Lin Ho-tung verified it, he took the check.
Lin Feng smiled:
"Let's play something more exciting, how about Stud Poker?"
Lin Ho-tung couldn't help but rub his hands:
"I'm a fan of the God of Gamblers, so Stud Poker it is."
He placed the cards in the middle,
"You deal the cards!"
Lin Feng picked up the cards, weighed them, quickly opened and inspected them, then placed them back in the center of the table.
Lin Ho-tung smiled and said:
"Ah Feng, you're not scared, are you?"
"It's too late to back out now."
Lin Feng shook his head:
"Ah Dong, it's a shame you're a fan of the God of Gamblers. When have you ever seen the God of Gamblers dare to let an opponent shuffle the cards?"
"That's like putting your life in your opponent's hands."
Lin Ho-tung stiffened at his words, then chuckled dryly:
"No way?"
Lin Feng said playfully:
"No way?"
"Don't you know that a master, the moment he touches this deck of cards, knows the suit of every card?"
"Just by touching it, he can tell what card it is?"
Lin Ho-tung shook his head repeatedly:
"I don't believe it!"
Not only Lin Ho-tung didn't believe it, but everyone present didn't believe it.
Lin Feng sighed:
"Today is my Big Boss's Dragon Head banquet, and Triad peers have come together to attend the banquet. This is giving face to my Big Boss and to my Hung Hing."
"So, I'll give you some face today too."
"Let you see what a true master looks like."
Lin Feng reached out and fanned the cards laid out in the center of the table into an arc.
Lin Ho-tung was puzzled:
"Ah Feng, what are you doing?"
Lin Feng was very sincere:
"If others give me face, I naturally won't make things difficult for them."
"I'll show you some techniques beforehand, so that after I win against you, you won't think I'm cheating."
Lin Ho-tung looked at Lin Feng with a serious and strange expression:
"Ah Feng, are you really so confident you can defeat me?"
Lin Feng sighed and nodded:
"Defeating you is very normal and very easy."
Lin Ho-tung was furious:
"I don't believe it!"
Lin Feng said casually:
"Just draw any card, I can identify its suit."
"With the cards not revealed, your hole card is clear as day to me. What do you have to win against me?"
Lin Ho-tung laughed in anger:
"I don't believe it!"
Lin Feng said lazily:
"If you don't believe it, then come on!"
This attitude surprised a lot of people.
Lin Ho-lung couldn't help but ask Liang Kun:
"Ah Kun, are you sure Ah Feng has never played poker in front of you?"
Liang Kun rolled his eyes:
"When you're out in the Triad, you have to be trustworthy."
"I said no, and you actually don't believe me."
"Ah Long, you actually don't trust your friends!"
Lin Ho-lung rolled his eyes:
"Who the hell would believe that?"
"Ah Feng doesn't even have any track record to support it!"
Liang Kun actually shared Lin Ho-lung's view, but only he could say it, so he retorted:
"We're in the Triad, not some grand masters of gambling."
"I believe Ah Feng!"
Lin Ho-lung rolled his eyes.
Liang Kun defending Lin Feng didn't surprise him at all; who doesn't have a younger brother, after all?
Lin Feng was raised by Liang Kun, and coincidentally, Lin Ho-tung was also raised by him.
No one could criticize Lin Ho-tung except for him.
To put it bluntly, these two men were ostensibly raising younger brothers, but in reality, they were raising sons.
Liang Kun was angry.
"Ah Long, if you don't believe it, let's make a bet too!"
Lin Ho-lung was torn between laughter and tears.
"What are we betting on?"
"I'm asking your Ah Feng to help my Ah Dong quit gambling. Are we still going to bet?"
Liang Kun pouted.
"This is about dignity."
"Let's make a small bet, how about two million?"
Lin Ho-lung's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help but say,
"Ah Kun, everyone says you use money to pressure people. I didn't believe it before, but now I do!"
"A small bet is two million?"
Su Su, who was nearby, chuckled.
"Ah Long, don't you know? Ah Kun's hands are sore from collecting money today."
Liang Kun sighed.
"Sister-in-law, those incomes are all debts of gratitude that need to be repaid!"
"This is completely different, isn't it?"
"Ah Long, tell me, do you want to bet?"
Lin Ho-lung smiled.
"Since you put it that way, how can I not bet?"
"Ah Kun, I advise you not to let your emotions get the better of you."
Liang Kun stubbornly insisted,
"I believe in my younger brother!"
The two stretched out their palms and slapped them together heavily.
Liang Kun stood up and said loudly,
"Ah Feng, Chairman Lian of Chung Yee Shun and I have made a bet, betting on you to win!"
"Don't hold back!"
Lin Feng said speechlessly,
"Why are you joining in the fun?"
Liang Kun sat down, pulled out a cigar, and shared it with Lin Ho-lung.
Lin Ho-lung said softly,
"If Ah Feng is truly confident, then he should be ruthless."
Liang Kun was startled, then immediately understood the other party's thoughts.
"Is Ah Dong's gambling addiction that severe?"
Lin Ho-lung sighed.
"Otherwise, I wouldn't ask Ah Feng for help at this time."
This was Liang Kun's Dragon Head banquet, a time when many heroes of the Triad were present.
Everyone present was a prominent figure, the lowest being a regional boss.
Lin Ho-lung actually wanted to use Lin Feng's hand to do such a thing, which clearly indicated that Lin Ho-tung's gambling addiction was out of control.
Liang Kun shrugged.
"I'm not worried about Ah Feng not winning. What I'm worried about is whether your brother can handle the blow."
Lin Ho-lung said indifferently,
"We're all Triad members; we bet and we lose. This time, I want to give Ah Dong an unforgettable lesson."
Liang Kun smiled.
"Then you just wait and see."
He turned his head and saw Su Su sitting idly by, as if she hadn't heard their conversation.
Liang Kun's heart tensed.
"Su Su's expression is a bit off!"
"The Triad says these two started from humble beginnings and have always had a good relationship."
"Now, in this state, where is there any sign of a good relationship?"
"It shouldn't be, right?"
If he hadn't seen Lin Feng's women, Liang Kun would never have thought this.
Lin Feng's eight women had diverse personalities: some were as tolerant as Ho Man, some were as bold and fiery as Lok Wai-Jan, and some were as cunning as Ding Yao... But all of them, when they saw Lin Feng, always had a sparkle in their eyes.
The current Su Su... didn't give him that feeling.
"Interesting!"
"Triad rumors can't be entirely disbelieved, nor can they be entirely believed."
"This is too interesting."
Liang Kun calmly drank his tea, slowly waiting for the main show to begin.
Meanwhile, at another table, things were getting interesting.
That was the table for the Hall Masters.
Lok Chi-ming, Chuen Bo, Fai Wong from Sun Luen Shing, Axe Jun from Sun Yee On, Hu Xu Yong from Number Gang, Lam Wai Lok from Wo Luen Shing, plus Hon Ban, Sister Thirteen from Hung Hing, and the soon-to-be Hung Hing members Big D and Big Ds Wife.
Fai Wong was very excited.
"Brother Feng knows gambling too? Who in the Triad had heard of that before?"
Everyone looked at Hon Ban, who said frankly,
"Don't look at me like that, I don't know."
Everyone was particularly curious.
"You're a Hung Hing Hall Master and you don't know?"
Sister Thirteen then said,
"Brother Feng has many skills, and he wouldn't be bored enough to tell everyone about each one, would he? And we wouldn't be bored enough to inquire about everything."
"When we're out in the Triad, we seek freedom and ease."
"If we had to manage everything, how tiring would life be?"
That was the logic, but it wasn't what everyone wanted to hear.
Lam Wai Lok's eyes darted around, and he nudged Big D.
"Big D, you're about to transfer to Hung Hing. I heard you're on good terms with Lin Feng..."
Big D said proudly,
"Of course! I'm on good terms with Brother Kun, and my relationship with Ah Feng is very good."
Lam Wai Lok then asked,
"Then tell me, does Lin Feng know how to gamble?"
Big D said directly,
"I haven't seen him play cards in front of me, but based on my understanding of him, if he says he can, then he definitely can."
"Ah Feng doesn't fight battles he's not confident in!"
Lam Wai Lok smiled.
"I don't see it that way."
"We're all Triad members; anyone with such a skill would have already publicized it throughout the Triad."
"How could he possibly hide it and not let anyone know?"
Big D got angry and immediately said,
"Do you think Ah Feng is like you, needing to show off every skill he has?"
In his excitement, he was about to argue loudly with Lam Wai Lok.
Hon Ban gave a look, and Sister Thirteen immediately said,
"Big D, other people's mouths are on their own bodies, why do you care about them?"
"People who act with integrity will speak and act with integrity."
"Only those with dark hearts will think of others in a negative light."
"Don't you agree?"
Big D nodded repeatedly.
"Sister Mei is right."
Big Ds Wife secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Everyone at this table, except for Fai Wong who was slightly better, had eight hundred tricks up their sleeves, while her own man was lacking eight hundred tricks.
It was truly frustrating.
Lam Wai Lok was definitely up to no good; he was setting a trap for Big D to fall into.
Luckily, there were people on their side to help.
Big Ds Wife was especially glad that Big D was about to transfer to Hung Hing, otherwise, it would be truly difficult.
Hung Hing was good; its cohesion was incomparable to Wo Luen Shing.
Big Ds Wife was slightly lost in thought. Liang Kun had said a few days ago that he wanted to reorganize Hung Hing. If it really succeeded, then Big D could become a hands-off boss, completely letting go of these intrigues... Big Ds Wife eagerly awaited that day.
Sister Thirteen had spoken, but Lam Wai Lok was unimpressed.
"I'm just questioning normally."
Hon Ban said indifferently,
"You're not the one betting against Lin Ho-tung, so what does your questioning matter?"
"Are you and Lin Ho-tung on very good terms?"
Lam Wai Lok gave a dry laugh.
"No such thing..."
"It's just that today is Brother Kun's auspicious day, and Ah Feng's relationship with Brother Kun is much closer than with ordinary people. In fact, in the eyes of some Triad members, Ah Feng and Brother Kun are one and the same."
"If he wins, all is well, but if he loses... wouldn't that tarnish Brother Kun's reputation?"
Hon Ban said unhurriedly,
"You're right, in some people's eyes, Brother Kun and Ah Feng are one, but everyone knows that Brother Kun is the Chairman of my Hung Hing."
"It seems only you think they are equivalent, right?"
"Besides, what joyous occasion doesn't have a card game to liven things up?"
"Whether Ah Feng wins or Lin Ho-tung wins, it's all normal."
"How did it become a major event concerning the honor of my Hung Hing and Chung Yee Shun in your mouth?"
Big D said blankly,
"Is it that serious?"
Big Ds Wife covered her forehead. Big D had unwittingly been influenced by Lam Wai Lok's words.
Fortunately, he was about to transfer to Hung Hing. If he stayed in Wo Luen Shing, he would probably be eaten until not even scraps were left.
Lam Wai Lok gave a dry laugh and stopped answering.
Inciting trouble is a fox's instinct, and the old foxes of Wo Luen Shing were too familiar with this skill.
He just didn't expect Hon Ban to be so shrewd, seeing through his little trick at a glance.
Hon Ban said indifferently,
"Today is an auspicious day, why don't we also make a bet? I'm sure Ah Feng will win."
"You can add as much stake as you want, do you dare?"
Lam Wai Lok was startled, then immediately smiled.
"In that case, why don't we ask everyone?"
Everyone said in unison,
"I have no objection."
Lam Wai Lok's heart hardened.
"Since the Hall Master of Kwai Tsing wants to give me money, I have no reason not to accept."
"Two million, I bet on Lin Ho-tung to win."
"Do you dare to take it?"
Hon Ban hadn't spoken yet when Big D immediately said,
"I'll put up these two million!"
Lam Wai Lok was about to stop him when Lok Chi-ming smiled.
"Gentlemen, do you mind if I join? I'll put up two million, betting on Brother Feng to win."
Lam Wai Lok's heart sank. He forced a smile and was about to speak when Axe Jun shouted,
"I'll also bet two million, Brother Feng to win!"