There's no need to guess; I know this must be Yun Jin's idea.
"Birds of a feather flock together!"
If Yun Jin can remain steadfastly associated with Yu Shuang, even if they aren't exactly birds of the same feather, then at least in some aspects, Yun Jin must share some similarities with the former.
I never expected that Shen Mengqing, who wholeheartedly wished to save Yun Jin from her predicament, would end up in such a dire situation.
Just as I was secretly feeling indignant on behalf of Shen Mengqing, Yun Luo spoke, "Do you know about the fourth Thousand King competition that will be held in Macau's Grand Lisboa Casino on March 12th next year?"
Upon hearing this, I nodded silently.
Ignoring my overly cold reaction, Yun Luo continued, "There are two ways to register for the Thousand King competition."
"One is the official route, and the other is unofficial."
"Let's talk about the official route first."
"That is to directly register at Macau's Grand Lisboa Casino and fight your way through the preliminary rounds to the main competition."
"If you choose the official route, although you can stand out from the beginning, the probability of capsizing in the ditch is not low!"
"After all, the Thousand King competition has been heavily promoted in the last ten years, attracting top gambling experts from all over the world to participate."
"As for the unofficial route, it is to participate in various regular gambling competitions held outside of Macau, which have been personally acknowledged by Mr. He, the King of Gambling."
"As long as you achieve excellent rankings in these regular competitions, you can directly skip the preliminary rounds of the Thousand King competition and advance to the main competition stage."
Hearing Yun Luo's words, I couldn't help but be taken aback.
Although I didn't know much about the Thousand King competition, I had done quite a bit of research on it in secret after the matter of the Thousand King Token.
Therefore, I knew that what Yun Luo said was not false.
However, what did she mean by telling me this? Don't tell me she wants me to register and compete on their behalf, and then win the championship?
To be honest, as familiar as we are... even if Shen Mengqing and I have a friendship, I wouldn't go to such lengths to save her.
Furthermore, even if I were willing to put in the effort, the Thousand King competition is not like the more popular board game competitions of later generations, where anyone can just sign up.
Even the powerful Uncle Tuo couldn't win the championship in the finals during his peak.
If my master, who taught me, couldn't achieve it, how could I, his disciple, do it?
With this thought, I immediately looked at Yun Luo and asked, "What do you guys want? Don't tell me you want me to participate in the Thousand King competition and work for you?"
As soon as I finished speaking, I saw Yun Luo looking at me with a look of disdain and contempt.
"Stop being so arrogant, alright? Why do you think I would tell you about the unofficial participation route?"
"I want you to register for the gambling competition held on a cruise ship in half a month, jointly organized by Ying Baolin and all the gambling masters in Zhejiang Province!"
"This gambling competition organized by Ying Baolin is an official main event recognized by the domestic underground gambling association."
"The top ten ranked participants can get an entry ticket to the main competition of the Macau Thousand King competition!"
"What you need to do is to drag down the participants arranged by Ying Baolin in this gambling competition, and you absolutely cannot let them rank in the top ten!"
"Whether it's directly eliminating them or lowering their ranking points, in short, one sentence... you must not let them advance!"
As she said the last part, Yun Luo's tone was exceptionally firm, leaving no room for doubt.
Hearing this, a wave of turmoil surged within me.
With Jiang Xiaowan's guidance, I had finally managed to withdraw from Ying Baolin's grasp without a trace.
And now, these days of hiding and evading are not over, and I have to face him again in the blink of an eye?
Setting aside whether I have the ability, I have no idea who the participants arranged by Ying Baolin are, or how strong they are.
As the old saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles."
If I rashly confront the opponent without even understanding their strength, regardless of whether I win or lose, I definitely won't be able to get past Ying Baolin.
Isn't this kind of idiotic behavior like a centenarian trying to hang himself – tired of living?
Clearly, Yun Jin wants to put me on the spot, and she's not leaving me any room to retreat!
After understanding the hidden trap, I immediately replied without hesitation, "I'm sorry! I don't think I can do what you're asking!"
"I don't want what you think, I want what I think!"
Yun Luo glared at me coldly with her beautiful eyes, not backing down at all, and said, "I say you can do it, and you definitely can do it!"
Hearing this, I immediately got angry and said with a deep chuckle, "Heh heh! Do you think you can force me to comply just by holding Shen Mengqing hostage and using the moral high ground?"
"Let me tell you directly, that's not possible!"
Although Shen Mengqing and I were friends, it doesn't mean I have to go all out to save a friend in trouble, especially when my own safety is not guaranteed.
Saving her is a favor, and not saving her is just my duty.
Hearing this, Yun Luo did not get angry. Instead, she said meaningfully, "I know that Shen Mengqing alone might not be enough, so..."
"I've added another person! Why don't you guess who it is?"
"Friendly reminder, this person knows you, and also knows me!"
Hmm? Not good!!!
The moment Yun Luo finished speaking, a name immediately flashed in my mind.
Xu Peiyu! wΑp.kanshu伍.net
Since Yun Jin had investigated me, and my recent activities at the club had been exposed, she must be well aware that Xu Peiyu had left the club and followed me for a period of time.
Even though it wasn't a long time, and we weren't exactly friends, at least we had worked together.
Shen Mengqing is like this, and so is Xu Peiyu!
It's obvious that Yun Jin is forcing me to make a choice between humanity and human sentiment!
If one person suffers because of you, perhaps you can cover it up with selfishness, but what about two or three people, or even more?
When everyone connected to you suffers because of you, can you still stand by and do nothing as you did at the beginning?
This is no longer simple moral blackmail, but a double binding test of morality and humanity!
I no longer know what words to use to describe my current feelings.
I never expected that Yun Jin would be so brainwashed by Yu Shuang to the point of madness. She completely regards me as an enemy!
At the same time, I am also very aware that if I don't agree now, it is very likely that Cheng Minglang and Han Jinlun, or even Xu Shiyu and Zhu Wenjing, will suffer next!