Chapter 239: Even the God of Gamblers is Nothing More Than This
Was it really just good luck?
Liang Kun and Lin Ho-tung exchanged glances; these two big bosses didn't believe it.
There are only two types of people in the world who don't believe in coincidences: one is the police, and the other is Triad members.
How could there be so many coincidences?
Considering Lin Feng's confident actions earlier, was it just good luck?
Only a fool would believe that!
But it seemed there were plenty of such "fools" around.
Lin Ho-lung took the initiative to raise his glass:
"Ah Kun, your Ah Feng... he's amazing."
Liang Kun likewise raised his glass in response:
"Not at all, not at all."
"Isn't this just to complete Brother Long's mission?"
Lin Ho-lung sighed:
"I hope Ah Dong can learn his lesson."
Su Su looked at the two with a strange gaze, thinking that Lin Feng's luck was clearly just a bit better than Lin Ho-tung's, yet to them, it was Lin Feng's skill that was superior.
What's wrong with them?
Has being a Dragon Head made them crazy?
Lam Wai Lok gritted his teeth and said:
"Don't get too happy yet, the gambling hasn't ended. You can gamble but not necessarily lose."
Big D scoffed:
"Are you even a Young and Dangerous member?"
"When you go to a casino to gamble, don't you look for a 'bright lamp' (a person with bad luck)?"
"I see Ah Dong's eyes are red, and he has a face of misfortune; he's definitely down on his luck."
"If it were me, I'd definitely choose him as my bright lamp."
"Just bet the opposite of him, and you'll be fine!"
Axe Jun and the others burst into laughter.
This method Big D mentioned is used by all Young and Dangerous members in the Triad.
People's luck fluctuates.
There's always someone who's extremely unlucky, and such a person is a guiding light.
Betting the opposite of such a person, even if you don't win big money, you definitely won't lose.
Lam Wai Lok naturally knew this too, but he was stubborn.
"Ah Dong will definitely win it back."
"Ah Feng's attitude towards the gamble is not serious; he will surely be punished."
Lam Wai Lok had to be stubborn because of his previous questionable actions; he was already tied to Lin Ho-tung.
If Lin Ho-tung lost, he would have to pay nine million money to the people at this table, which was half of his savings. How could he not feel pained?
Hon Ban smiled without speaking.
Lin Feng not serious about the gamble?
In his opinion, it was quite the opposite. From before the gamble even began, Lin Feng had already been strategizing to suppress Lin Ho-tung, capturing all of Lin Ho-tung's attention.
At this moment, even if Lin Feng stretched, it would draw Lin Ho-tung's notice.
The two were gambling on momentum, and unfortunately, Lin Feng had a complete victory.
With his momentum inferior to the opponent's, did Lin Ho-tung still hope to defeat Ah Feng with luck?
Dream on!
Hon Ban was not worried in the slightest.
Everyone at this table, except for Big D, was shrewd.
Hon Ban's relaxed posture was instantly noticed by everyone.
Lok Chi-ming, Chuen Bo, Fai Wong, Axe Jun, Hu Xu Yong, Big Ds Wife, everyone relaxed.
Only Lam Wai Lok's already gloomy face grew even darker.
At another table, Chuen Bo spoke volubly:
"See, I told you, Lin Ho-tung is no match for Ah Feng."
Uncle Deng said impatiently:
"You're that optimistic about Ah Feng?"
Chuen Bo replied without hesitation:
"Of course!"
"Ah Feng saved my life, and I, Chuen Bo, am a man of loyalty, so I must support him."
"It's just that no one is betting against me, otherwise, I would definitely stand with Ah Feng."
Uncle Deng cursed under his breath.
This was simply outrageous.
Big D met Lin Feng once and immediately switched to Hung Hing.
Chuen Bo met Lin Feng once and was directly impressed.
Lam Wai Lok met Lin Feng once and was extremely wary of him.
But this wasn't what he wanted!
He merely wanted the members of Wo Luen Shing to pay attention to Lin Feng, but things had developed completely unexpectedly.
Lin Feng must be poisonous!
Uncle Deng turned to look at Master Jin, who appeared calm and composed:
"Master Jin, who do you favor?"
Master Jin casually said:
"Chuen Bo and I are of the same mind; I stand with Ah Feng."
Uncle Deng felt even worse:
"You're that optimistic about Ah Feng?"
Master Jin smiled:
"Everyone knows I have a knack for Ziwei Doushu (Purple Star Astrology)."
Chuen Bo gave a thumbs up:
"Master Jin, you are too modest. Even grandmasters praise your Ziwei Doushu."
"Your ability to discern people is the best among us."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Indeed, Master Jin's discernment of people was renowned throughout the Triad world.
When he stepped down years ago, he went against all objections to recommend Lam Yiu-cheung. Five years later, Sun Luen Shing, under Lam Yiu-cheung's leadership, advanced by leaps and bounds, firmly establishing itself among the Top Ten Gangs.
This alone was enough to earn him the title of unparalleled in discerning people.
Those in the Triad world fear most having no successor, and also fear entrusting their affairs to the wrong person.
For example, Tung Sing's Camel raised three ungrateful ingrates, wasn't that unlucky?
Not only did he himself die, but even Ah Bun, the fourth Chairman hastily chosen, and the Tung Sing uncles who went to offer condolences, were all slaughtered by Crow and his two companions.
Fortunately, Shui Ling had returned and stabilized the morale of Tung Sing.
But to be honest, if Shui Ling didn't make a big move, Tung Sing might fall out of the Top Ten.
Uncle Deng was distressed; this was not what he wanted.
If only he could form an alliance to oppose Hung Hing, or rather, not necessarily oppose Hung Hing, but just oppose Liang Kun and Lin Feng, that would be great.
Uncle Deng greatly admired Liang Kun, and he also greatly admired Lin Feng.
In his opinion, both of them were outstanding talents of their time.
However, the two brothers belonged to Hung Hing, not Wo Luen Shing.
This was truly disheartening!
How does that saying go?
One man's hero is another man's enemy.
The more brilliant Liang Kun and Lin Feng were, the greater the pressure Wo Luen Shing would face in the future.
Even more terrifying was that Lin Feng was only twenty years old this year.
At twenty, he was already famous throughout the Triad world, commanding respect from numerous Triads. What about at thirty?
Would there still be anyone in the Triad world who could contend with him?
This was where Uncle Deng's distress lay, so he asked with considerable reluctance:
"Master Jin, you think so highly of Ah Feng?"
Master Jin smiled:
"Some time ago, my Sun Luen Shing suffered a misfortune at home; a traitor emerged who wore red shoes and washed horse stalls. Fortunately, with Ah Feng's help, the traitor was dealt with by family law."
"To thank Ah Feng, I gave him a fate reading."
Chuen Bo exclaimed:
"Ah Feng has good fortune!"
"Your fate readings can rival those of the grandmasters."
Uncle Deng quickly asked:
"What is Ah Feng's fate?"
Master Jin shook his head regretfully:
"Ah Feng's destiny is too noble; I was overestimating myself."
Chuen Bo was dumbfounded:
"You couldn't read it?"
"That's impossible, isn't it?"
Master Jin said proudly:
"You underestimate me too much. How could I not have read it?"
Chuen Bo frowned:
"But you just said..."
Master Jin chuckled, scolding:
"You're so impatient, what are you thinking?"
"Can you let me finish speaking?"
Chuen Bo nodded repeatedly:
"You speak, you speak!"
Master Jin sighed:
"When I said I was overestimating myself, it wasn't false."
"Ah Feng's destiny is very easy to read: Lord of Ten Thousand Stars, Grandmaster of All Phenomena, Ziwei Emperor reincarnated!"
"How can I, a mere mortal, thoroughly predict the fate of such a divine being?"
Silence!
Complete silence.
Lam Yiu-cheung shook his head helplessly.
He knew this situation would arise.
He was present at the time, and even then, it was hard to accept, let alone now.
Uncle Deng turned pale with fright:
"Master Jin, you can't just say such things carelessly."
Before Master Jin could speak, Chuen Bo started to rant:
"Uncle Deng, are you senile?"
"Who doesn't know who Master Jin is in the Triad world?"
"People who are in the Triad all believe in fate. Do you think Master Jin would blaspheme gods and immortals because of this?"
Uncle Deng was speechless.
It was strange, but those who are in the Triad world all believe in fate.
As for Crow, who didn't believe in fate, he had long since gone to sell salted duck eggs—how dare he chop down Lord Guan? Do you think you're Cao Cao?
Even Cao Cao, in his later years, always dreamed of Lord Guan coming to claim his life.
However, the older people get, the more they believe in fate.
Older people have experienced more, and looking back, they always feel as if a large hand is controlling them.
They always feel that at a certain moment, just one word or one action could have changed their destiny.
Yet, helplessly, they couldn't do it at the time, no matter what.
The more they recalled the past, the more powerless they felt.
Thus, everyone has their own fate.
This belief became deeply ingrained.
Uncle Deng was very unwilling and still wanted to struggle a bit:
"Ah Feng was previously known as 'Ghost's Bane'..."
Master Jin laughed:
"Ah Feng is Ziwei Emperor reincarnated, he must possess divine power."
"Ghosts naturally worry when they see him."
"He's a divine forest!"
Uncle Deng's eyes nearly popped out.
It could be explained that way?
No!
Uncle Deng suddenly realized.
Master Jin was elevating Lin Feng!
"There is no suspense in the gamble between Ah Dong and Ah Feng."
"Ah Feng will definitely win."
"He is Ziwei Emperor reincarnated, he must possess divine power."
"If you believe me, then just quietly enjoy the show with me."
"If you don't believe me, how about we make a small bet?"
"Just ten thousand will do."
Chuen Bo nudged Uncle Deng:
"Uncle Deng, how about you make a bet?"
Uncle Deng was almost driven mad with anger.
Whose side are you on, anyway?
Uncle Deng felt desolate. Chuen Bo was an elder of Wo Luen Shing, and he was siding with Lin Feng. Wo Luen Shing was finished!
Master Jin said with a smile,
"Uncle Deng, are you gambling or not?"
Uncle Deng chuckled dryly,
"We're all old bones, where would we get such a big temper?"
"Why act like young people?"
Master Jin burst out laughing:
"You've said all the good and bad things. You old fox are still the same."
Uncle Deng was unconcerned.
When you're in the Triad, don't expect high cultivation. It's not uncommon for people to curse loudly in the Hall of Brotherhood, and some even get into fights.
These old friends tease each other; no one would care.
Uncle Deng's gaze never left Lin Feng. Divine Lin? I wonder if you can live up to that name.
Lin Ho-tung sat in a daze for a while before his emotions calmed down. He was adjusting.
Although today's gamble was a spur-of-the-moment decision, he couldn't afford to lose now.
Not only was the stake huge, but also because of today's occasion, and because of Lin Feng's previous actions.
Everyone present was a person of status, and Lin Feng had repeatedly tried to dissuade him earlier.
If he won, that would be fine.
If he lost, what kind of impression would he leave in the minds of the big bosses?
The impression of someone who doesn't listen to advice and is headstrong would be unavoidable.
Even Chung Yee Shun might be disgraced because of him.
This was a scenario Lin Ho-tung did not want to see.
When you're in the Triad, making money comes first, but besides money, it's about face.
Losing face in other industries isn't a big deal, but losing face when you're in the Triad is a very big deal.
Lin Ho-tung desperately tried to calm himself down, constantly recalling Lin Feng's actions just now.
He finally concluded that it was just a bad hand.
He had a Heart KQJ, and the opponent just happened to have the smallest A23, a complete mismatch.
It was definitely not, as Lin Feng claimed, because of his good skill.
Lin Feng had rolled up his sleeves, and his every move was clearly visible to him. If the opponent could still cheat like that, then he deserved to lose.
No one else was to blame.
"It's just a gamble of luck."
"Today is Liang Kun's big day, so it's normal for the other party to have a bit of good luck."
"However, luck is the most elusive thing; luck won't always cover you."
Lin Ho-tung clenched his fists tightly,
"I will never lose!"
Master Shen asked:
"Ah Dong, have you rested well?"
Lin Ho-tung said seriously:
"I have rested well."
Lin Feng said lazily:
"Ah Dong, I suggest you rest a little longer. Can you really rest well like this?"
"To be honest with you, playing this kind of card, I even scare myself. I'm terrifyingly good."
Lin Ho-tung had regained his composure and smiled:
"Ah Feng, you don't need to provoke me."
"If you were truly terrifyingly good, then you would never say such things to disturb my mind."
Lam Wai Lok nodded repeatedly:
"Ah Dong is right, a biting dog doesn't bark."
"Now I'm relieved."
Of course, he didn't dare to say this openly. Damn, everyone at this table was close to Lin Feng. If he dared to say that, he would definitely be beaten into a pig's head.
Lin Feng sighed:
"I'm telling the truth, but you seem to think I'm bragging."
"Alright, since you like it, let's do it this way."
"Hurry up, I still have other distinguished guests to attend to."
Lin Ho-tung politely nodded to Master Shen:
"Master Shen, we can continue."
Master Shen then said:
"The gamble continues!"
It was the same process. Lin Ho-tung took out another unopened deck of poker cards, let Lin Feng inspect them, then took out the jokers and the box and handed them to Lin Feng. The latter took them and casually threw them into the trash.
Lin Ho-tung shuffled the cards with all his might and asked:
"Ah Feng, do you want to cut the cards?"
Lin Feng said calmly:
"Of course, I want to cut them."
He cut them casually and placed them on the table.
Lin Ho-tung secretly frowned. Was the opponent too calm?
So calm that he could even feel that he didn't care about this gamble at all.
Is the other party really just playing around?
Impossible, right?
Lin Ho-tung cast aside the distracting thoughts in his mind and asked directly:
"Please deal the cards."
Lin Feng then extended a finger and dealt the cards one by one.
"Ah Dong, let's just go all-in this hand. You only have five million left, and I have nine million here. How about we go all-in?"
Lin Ho-tung smiled and shook his head: "There's still time before the gamble ends, no rush. Let me see the cards first."
Lin Feng said casually:
"Please!"
Lin Ho-tung picked up three cards.
The first card made his heart leap with joy.
Ace of Spades!
The second card made him frown.
Ace of Diamonds!
This meant no flush, only a pair. A straight flush was even more out of the question.
Normally, having a pair of Aces in Golden Flower would be considered a big hand!
But thinking about the previous hand, Lin Ho-tung genuinely didn't feel his hand was big.
Only when he saw the third card, Lin Ho-tung's pupils severely constricted!
Ace of Clubs!
Three Aces!
Leopard Flush!
The greatest king among the flushes.
Lin Feng said lazily:
"Ah Dong, you saw the bottom card, right? Let's hurry up. I'm going all-in. You don't need to raise; I want to see your bottom card!"
Lin Ho-tung's mood instantly relaxed, his entire face flushed with excitement:
"Ah Feng, the tables have turned. Last hand was your good luck."
"Now luck is with me."
Lin Feng smiled:
"Then open it. Let's be quick. A hall full of guests is waiting for me to entertain them."
Lin Ho-tung suddenly laughed loudly:
"Ah Feng, Ah Feng, your nine million won't be enough to see my bottom card."
Lin Feng was surprised:
"Didn't we say the cap was five million?"
Master Shen immediately said:
"Our rule is a five million cap."
"If you want to break the limit, not only do both of you have to agree, but the Dragon Heads of both Triads must also agree."
Lin Ho-tung took out a Marlboro and lit one:
"Ah Feng, do you dare?"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"Anyway, I'm sure to win."
"How much do you want me to open for you?"
Lin Ho-tung was especially angry. Why was he so sure to win?
He hadn't even looked at his own cards!
He could be so confident against him?
He had a Leopard Flush in his hand!
Amidst his anger, he also felt a bit of admiration. Lin Feng truly was calm and composed. If it were him, he definitely couldn't do such a thing.
But, he was sure to win this hand. Even Jesus couldn't stop him!
He said it!
Lin Ho-tung said in a muffled voice:
"Nine million isn't enough to see my bottom card. To see my bottom card, it has to be at least twenty million!"
"Ah Feng, do you dare to match it?"
"If you don't dare to match, that's fine too. I'll allow you to see it for these nine million."
Everyone gasped.
Lin Ho-tung's words were truly vicious, putting Lin Feng in a dilemma.
If Lin Feng said he didn't dare, not only would his own face be lost, Hung Hing's face would be lost, and Liang Kun's face would be even more so.
If Lin Feng said he dared, it would be exactly what Lin Ho-tung wanted.
Lin Ho-lung exclaimed:
"Ah Dong."
Lin Ho-tung stood up and smiled:
"Big Brother, trust me, I will win!"
Lin Ho-lung thought, I wanted you to lose, who wants you to win?
However, the current situation seemed to have taken an unexpected turn.
What to do about this?
Lin Ho-lung quickly looked at Liang Kun, who sighed:
"Ah Long, your Ah Dong is indeed a gambler."
Lin Ho-lung said irritably:
"What do we do?"
Liang Kun asked in a low voice:
"Can you afford twenty million?"
Lin Ho-lung frowned:
"What do you mean by that?"
Liang Kun pursed his lips. Lin Ho-lung followed his gaze and saw Lin Feng swiftly write out a check and hand it to Master Shen.
Lin Ho-lung was greatly alarmed:
"Ah Feng is serious?"
Liang Kun pouted,
"It's just twenty million. Ah Feng's stakes in the Triad always start at twenty-five million."
"What's twenty million?"
"Brothers for life, if he matches, I definitely have to support him."
"The question is, can you match it?"
"This is a gamble. Lin Ho-tung has spoken, so he also needs to prepare a twenty-million check…"
"Can he write it?"
"Don't end up losing face in the end."
Lin Ho-lung's expression changed.
It seemed, that was the logic.
Suddenly, he felt a toothache.
Hung Hing was too rich.
Master Shen finished inspecting and announced loudly:
"Lin Feng's twenty-million check verification is complete."
"Ah Dong, you are the initiator, where is your gambling fund?"
Lin Ho-tung's expression immediately changed!
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Chapter 240: Lin Feng's Confidence
Lin Ho-tung's eyes went wide.
He had just been thinking about how he could dominate with a Leopard Flush.
However, he forgot the most important thing: the gambling funds!
Everyone in the underworld knew that Lin Feng was Hung Hing's biggest financier; he had money.
Although twenty million was a lot, Lin Feng took it out without even blinking.
However, since it was a gamble, Lin Ho-tung naturally had to put up the corresponding gambling funds.
The problem was... he didn't have any!
Lin Feng tilted his head, puffing on his cigar, and looked at Lin Ho-tung in confusion:
"Ah Dong, I've met your request. Where are your gambling funds?"
Lin Ho-tung's face flushed crimson.
Lin Feng said in surprise:
"You don't have any, do you?"
This was a truly awkward question.
Did Lin Ho-tung have twenty million or not?
Yes!
Chung Yee Shun dealt in powder, so twenty million could naturally be produced, even if it almost emptied him out.
But this money was illicit.
It was black money.
Someone might ask, Lin Ho-tung was at least the second or third in command of Chung Yee Shun, so how could he only have twenty million in assets?
In fact, even this twenty million was tightly controlled by Lin Ho-lung.
The key was that Lin Ho-tung was a gambler; when his addiction flared up, no amount of money was enough to squander.
If Lin Ho-lung hadn't kept a tight leash on him, it would have been impossible to keep those twenty million.
The dignified second or third in command of Chung Yee Shun, yet without a twenty million net worth—no one would believe it if you told them.
Lin Feng "suddenly understood":
"Ah Dong, is something wrong?"
"Are you worried Brother Long won't let you bet?"
"I understand. Our gamble can be suspended. You can discuss it with Brother Long."
"Master Shen, please have someone suspend the game. It's not too late to open the cards after confirmation."
After asking Lin Ho-tung for his opinion, Master Shen immediately had someone suspend the game.
Suspending the game simply meant covering both parties' cards with a large cover, ensuring no one could tamper with them.
Lin Feng said gently:
"Ah Dong, go and discuss it with Brother Long."
Lin Ho-tung couldn't help but give a thumbs up:
"Ah Feng, people in the underworld say you're righteous and act honorably."
"I didn't believe it before, but now I do."
"If anyone dares to speak ill of you in the future, I'll be the first to not let them off."
Lin Feng shrugged:
"I just think I'm sure to win, that's all."
Lin Ho-tung kept shaking his head:
"Your confidence is top-notch too, but in this round, I'm the one who's sure to win."
Lin Feng smiled:
"Then, once you have the gambling funds, we'll know who wins when we open the cards."
"Please!"
Lin Ho-tung nodded to Lin Feng, then strode off to discuss with Lin Ho-lung.
The first thing he said when he reached Lin Ho-lung was:
"Big Brother, I'm sure to win; help me out."
Lin Ho-lung warned:
"There's no such thing as'sure to win' at the gambling table. This mindset makes it very easy to lose."
Lin Ho-tung's grin was uncontrollable:
"Big Brother, I'm sure to win!"
"I've never held such good cards in my life!"
"I'm going to win!"
Lin Ho-lung thought to himself, I invited Lin Feng to help you quit gambling, and you're telling me you're sure to win?
Didn't I invite him for nothing then?
Didn't I owe Liang Kun a favor for nothing?
"Ah Dong, with your mindset, how do I feel like you're going to lose?"
Lin Ho-lung didn't want Lin Ho-tung to fall deeper into it.
Lin Ho-tung became anxious:
"Big Brother, trust me!"
Lin Ho-lung still didn't want to pay the money. If twenty million could make Lin Ho-tung quit gambling, then he would pay it no matter what.
But the current situation was that even if he paid, Lin Ho-tung wouldn't quit gambling.
Why pay then?
"Ah Dong, your mind is in a mess."
Lin Ho-tung gritted his teeth and whispered:
"My hole cards are Three Aces, a Leopard Flush!"
Lin Ho-lung and Su Su were shocked.
Lin Ho-tung's grin was uncontrollable:
"Big Brother, I've never held such good cards in my life; it's like heaven is helping me."
"I won't miss this opportunity."
"Even if I have to borrow from loan sharks, I have to play this hand!"
"I can earn twenty million money in three to five minutes, I don't want to miss the chance."
"Big Brother, we're blood brothers, you have to help me."
Lin Ho-lung cursed inwardly.
Lin Feng was truly unreliable in his actions. He said he knew how to play cards, but was this how he played?
Ah Dong had a Leopard Flush in his hand; how could he possibly lose?
"Ah Dong, this isn't normal. How could you get a Leopard Flush? Could Lin Feng be setting a trap for you?"
Lin Ho-tung was displeased:
"What do you mean, Big Brother?"
"I got Three Aces because I was lucky."
"Increasing the gambling funds was my own suggestion."
"What does it have to do with Lin Feng?"
"Look at how Lin Feng deals cards; he uses a single-finger technique, and his sleeves are tucked away. Even if he's a master of cheating, even if his skills are like the God of Gamblers, how could he switch cards in this situation?"
"Lin Feng is overconfident; he's just lucky."
"Big Brother... you're not trying not to lend it to me, are you?"
Lin Ho-lung still wanted to persuade him:
"But this is too much of a coincidence."
Lin Ho-tung's voice was a little hurried:
"Big Brother, this is my luck, the luckiest day of my life!"
"Why do you always doubt me?"
Suddenly, Su Su spoke:
"Ah Dong, I'll pay these twenty million for you, Sister-in-law."
She quickly wrote out a check and handed it to Lin Ho-tung. The latter was overjoyed:
"Thank you, Sister-in-law."
Lin Ho-lung was shocked:
"Su Su!"
Su Su gave him a glare:
"They say brothers fight tigers, and father and son go to war."
"Ah Dong rarely gets a chance to win big, and you're still stopping him?"
"What kind of place is this? Many fellow underworld members are watching."
"If you stop Ah Dong, what will other fellow underworld members think?"
After speaking, she said to Lin Ho-tung again,
"Ah Dong, this money is a loan according to the rules. I won't charge you interest, but you have to pay it back."
Lin Ho-tung was so happy he almost danced:
"Don't worry, Sister-in-law, I'll pay you back in a little while."
Su Su smiled:
"The men of the Lian family must have a man's spirit. Go."
Lin Ho-tung was immensely grateful:
"Thank you, Sister-in-law."
Taking the check, Lin Ho-tung strode off.
Lin Ho-lung frowned as he looked at Su Su:
"You knew I asked Lin Feng to help Ah Dong quit his gambling addiction. Now Lin Feng has messed up, and as long as I don't give him the money, Ah Dong can't win."
"Why did you do this?"
Su Su's expression became serious:
"You're smart in everything but this."
"What kind of occasion is this? This is Liang Kun's wedding banquet, and how many fellow underworld members are watching?"
"Do you think you can stop their gamble?"
"Also, you forgot one thing..."
Lin Ho-lung asked coldly:
"What thing?"
Su Su said seriously:
"When has Ah Dong ever been this lucky? To suddenly get a Leopard Flush?"
"Do you think it would happen at this critical moment?"
Lin Ho-lung was stunned:
"You mean?"
Su Su sneered:
"You, you didn't observe the details just now."
"Do you really think the previous hand was a 'rival' hand?"
"A KQJ straight flush being suppressed by an A23—I'd die before believing Lin Feng didn't use some trickery there."
"If it were you, how would you feel after experiencing that hand just now?"
Lin Ho-lung fell into contemplation.
Su Su said faintly:
"If I had experienced Ah Dong's hand just now, I would definitely think, 'How could it be a rival hand?'"
"That guy Lin Feng is really lucky."
"It was just a little bit bigger than mine."
"Next time, I'll definitely be able to beat him."
"No matter where you put it, a K-high straight flush is already a good hand."
"It's just that Lin Feng's luck was slightly better, that's all."
"It really was just a little bit better luck."
"As for luck—how many people don't believe in their own luck?"
"Especially for a gambler like Ah Dong?"
"My judgment is—Ah Dong is sure to lose this hand!"
Lin Ho-lung shook his head:
"How can a Leopard Flush lose? It's the biggest hand!"
Su Su said softly:
"What about a 235 miscellaneous hand?"
Boom!
Lin Ho-lung stared at Su Su dumbfounded:
"That's too much of a coincidence, isn't it?"
Su Su's gaze towards Lin Feng was filled with apprehension:
"Coincidence?"
"I believe in coincidences the least."
"Think about it, even a Leopard Flush has come out. Can a 235 miscellaneous hand have an even lower probability than that?"
Lin Ho-lung was speechless.
But he was still worried,
"If Ah Dong wins this... his gambling addiction will truly be uncontrollable."
Su Su sneered:
"Don't worry, Ah Dong is sure to lose!"
Lin Ho-lung said with a bitter smile:
"Since you've said so, what else can be done?"
"You've already given him the check!"
Lin Ho-tung sighed, but at the same time felt relieved, after all, Su Su was quite concerned about her younger brother.
Su Su's lips curled slightly, and a flicker of sarcasm flashed in her eyes.
In this round, she won.
Even though her analysis was logical, to be honest, even she herself didn't believe this was a setup by Lin Feng.
Even if it was Lin Feng's setup, it didn't matter.
She firmly held Lin Ho-tung's gratitude in her hands.
If Lin Ho-tung lost, she would be even happier.
Lin Ho-tung would then be completely in her grasp.
No matter how you looked at it, she would win!
Su Su was truly confident of victory.
The other side was much simpler; Liang Kun stepped forward and asked Lin Feng:
"Playing for such high stakes, do you have a grasp on it?"
Lin Feng asked in surprise:
"Didn't Lin Ho-lung ask you for help?"
"If I win against his younger brother, won't he be happy?"
Liang Kun smiled bitterly and said:
"Anyone can see from Lin Ho-tung's expression that he's holding a big hand!"
"Are you guaranteed to win?"
Lin Feng pursed his lips:
"The charm of Three Card Poker is that any combination of three cards has no absolute big hand, and no absolute small hand; there is always a card that can beat it."
"Don't worry, the cards in my hand are definitely bigger than Lin Ho-tung's."
Liang Kun immediately felt relieved:
"Just give them a shock."
Lin Feng nodded slightly:
"I guarantee that Lin Ho-tung will have nightmares thinking about today's card game."
Liang Kun burst out laughing:
"Alright, I'll celebrate with you after we send them off!"
Lin Feng shook his head:
"Forget it, Lin Ho-tung gave me twenty-seven million."
"I really made a fortune!"
Liang Kun immediately felt relieved, then patted Lin Feng's shoulder and returned, grinning.
Lin Ho-lung was completely stunned:
"What did Ah Feng say to you that made you so excited?"
Liang Kun spoke truthfully:
"I asked Ah Feng if he was confident he could beat Ah Dong, and Ah Feng said he was sure to win."
"Then what else is there to ask?"
Lin Ho-lung couldn't believe it:
"You believed him just like that?"
"Ah Feng didn't even look at his cards."
Liang Kun explained:
"That's where you don't understand Ah Feng."
"Ah Feng never exaggerates; what he says usually comes true."
Ah?
Lin Ho-lung thought to himself, you're even more outrageous than me!
Liang Kun comforted Lin Ho-lung:
"Don't worry, Ah Feng will definitely do what he promised you."
"You should trust his reputation."
Lin Ho-lung smiled bitterly and said:
"You don't even know, Ah Dong is holding a Leopard Flush, how can Ah Feng win?"
Liang Kun was slightly taken aback, then said:
"Don't worry, I believe Ah Feng can win."
Lin Ho-lung was greatly shocked:
"I already said Ah Dong is holding a Leopard Flush, and you still say Ah Feng can win?"
Liang Kun was unconcerned:
"Ah Feng was raised by me since he was young; I know his temperament better than you."
Lin Ho-lung cursed silently, 'He's crazy!'
Where is this trusting Lin Feng? This is superstition, isn't it?
However, things had come to this point, and it was very difficult for Lin Ho-lung to do anything—Master Shen had already verified Lin Ho-tung's check over there.
"Lin Ho-tung's check is valid, the game continues."
A staff member came over and opened the tray.
Lin Ho-tung stood up and laughed loudly: "Ah Feng, in that last unlucky hand, your luck was really good."
"My KQJ was already very big, I didn't expect you to have the smallest straight flush starting with an Ace."
"But, in this hand, I am sure to win."
"Show your cards!"
Lin Feng said lazily:
"Ah Dong, I advised you before but you didn't listen. Now that the bets are down, it's impossible for you to go back on your word."
"Why bother?"
Lin Ho-tung couldn't get angry:
"Ah Feng, you've already lost, yet you're still so calm; I truly can't match your composure!"
"Don't worry, I'm sure to win this round."
"Don't be too disappointed."
Lin Feng clapped his hands and said:
"Master Shen, please open my cards first."
Master Shen was about to make a move when Lin Ho-tung laughed loudly:
"You always let him go first! Master Shen, open my cards first, so Ah Feng can give up!"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"It's all the same, I'm sure to win anyway."
Lin Ho-tung wasn't angry—of course he was!
"Ah Feng, your mouth is really stubborn, almost like a cooked duck."
"But unfortunately, I'm destined to win!"
Master Shen had already opened Lin Ho-tung's cards!
Three Aces!
Leopard Flush!
There was an uproar in the hall.
Lin Ho-tung laughed loudly:
"Ah Feng, you lost, didn't you?"
He stepped forward and reached out to collect the check, to collect the money.
Lam Wai Lok also laughed loudly:
"You guys lost, pay up, pay up!"
Lok Chi-ming, Axe Jun, Big D, and Hu Xu Yong's expressions were as if they had eaten a fly.
Seeing Lam Wai Lok's arrogant manner, everyone wished they could beat him up.
Hon Ban said unhurriedly:
"Didn't you say, 'there's a gamble, but not necessarily a loss'?"
Lam Wai Lok was startled, then immediately laughed:
"Anyway, one minute won't make a difference."
Big D sneered:
"If one minute won't make a difference, why are you so eager to grab the check?"
Lam Wai Lok gave a dry laugh, only then realizing that everyone's expressions were unpleasant.
Master Shen seriously told Lin Ho-tung:
"Ah Dong, the game isn't over yet. Those checks and money are not yours right now."
Lin Ho-tung was unconcerned and extremely arrogant:
"I have a Leopard Flush, who can beat that?"
Lin Feng suddenly said:
"Never mind, Master Shen doesn't need to open my hole cards."
Lin Ho-tung nodded repeatedly:
"Exactly, just admit defeat early and be done with it."
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"You open them yourself!"
Lin Ho-tung was startled:
"Ah Feng, you're still not giving up? Why bother?"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"To finish what we started."
"Everyone has been waiting a bit long."
Lin Ho-tung was helpless:
"Alright, alright, if you say so, then so be it."
He casually flipped over Lin Feng's cards, then immediately went back to collecting the checks and money:
"Now, can I collect them?"
Lin Feng laughed and stood up to stop him:
"No, no, no."
"Now it's my turn to collect the winnings!"
Master Shen announced loudly:
"Lin Ho-tung, Three Aces, Leopard Flush."
"Lin Feng, Two of Diamonds, Three of Clubs, Five of Hearts."
"According to the rules stated before the game, a 2-3-5 disconnected hand beats a Leopard Flush."
"Lin Feng wins!"
"The game is over!"
Boom!
The hall erupted in an uproar.
Lin Ho-tung shouted loudly:
"Impossible!"
Lam Wai Lok turned pale with fright:
"Impossible!"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"Ah Dong, at the gambling table, you have to accept your losses. Trying to argue is not appropriate."
"I dealt the cards using a single finger, and you opened the cards."
"You can't feel lucky when you get a great hand and then accuse me of cheating when I get one."
"Such double standards are not right."
Thump!
Lin Ho-tung slumped heavily into his chair.
This, how was this possible?
Lin Ho-tung had truly never thought Lin Feng would cheat.
That was impossible.
The game was public, Lin Feng's sleeves were rolled up; it was impossible to hide or switch cards.
He himself was the one who opened the cards. One could say that apart from dealing the cards one by one with a single finger, Lin Feng hadn't touched the cards at all.
If he could still cheat like this, then Lin Ho-tung would be greatly impressed.
But now... he couldn't even blame Lin Feng.
What frustrated Lin Ho-tung was that this was another one of those unlucky hands.
A Leopard Flush fears no one.
But it fears a disconnected 2-3-5.
Who would have thought Lin Feng had a disconnected hand?
It was simply like encountering evil.
Clap!
Lin Feng snapped his fingers.
Li Fu and Chicken stepped forward together:
"Brother Feng."
Lin Feng pointed with his finger:
"Collect the winnings!"
Li Fu and Chicken excitedly began to pack the money.
The previous game was simply like a dream.
Two unlucky hands in a row.
Brother Feng won so calmly, so nonchalantly.
So cool!
Lin Ho-tung said with red eyes:
"I refuse to accept this!"
"Why is your luck so good?"
"I want to continue!"
Lin Ho-lung roared:
"Ah Dong!"
"We are Chung Yee Shun; if we can win, we're not afraid to lose."
"You're no match for Ah Feng, hurry back!"
Lin Ho-tung returned reluctantly.
Little did he know, Lin Feng followed him.
Lin Ho-tung was so angry:
"Ah Feng, are you going to lecture me?"
Lin Feng sighed:
"Earlier, you were shouting loudly at the table; I thought you had some skill."
"I didn't expect you wouldn't even know the techniques."
"People like you are a casino's favorite."
"Do you really think I won against you just by luck just now?"
Lin Ho-tung's heart tensed:
"Isn't that so?"
Lin Feng secretly scoffed, 'Nine out of ten gambles are rigged, I have a cheat!'
Even if you play ten more rounds, you'll still lose to me, won't you?
Lin Feng extended his hand:
"Give me a deck of cards!"
Lin Ho-tung actually pulled out a deck of poker cards.
Lin Feng was truly impressed:
"You carry so many poker cards with you, yet you have no skill at all. It's a miracle you haven't gone bankrupt, you're truly lucky!"
"Watch closely, this is what you think is an unlucky hand!"