Watching the play unfold, if I couldn't see the deep-seated animosity between Luo Qiweng, Yun Jin, and Shen Mengqing by now, I'd be a complete fool!
Especially Luo Qiweng's line about her being missed, which made me realize instantly: this woman, who was at the pinnacle of gambling skills, had once worked for Yun Jin.
It was just that later, Yun Jin had chosen to abandon Luo Qiweng for Shen Mengqing.
It was obvious that after defecting to the Red Sun Casino, Luo Qiweng had come tonight with the intention of personal revenge.
Unfortunately, no matter how high her gambling skills were, she never expected Yun Jin to play outside the usual rules.
Hearing Yun Jin speak, Luo Qiweng was instantly enraged and laughed back, "Five years ago, you treated me just like this to favor Shen Mengqing!"
"And now, to protect her, you're pulling this stunt on me again!?"
"Fine! Luo Qiweng admits defeat!"
"I was prepared for the worst when I dared to come today!"
"Kill me or torture me as you please!"
"But I still want to say one thing, Yun Jin... you're too much of a bully!!!"
"Do only those who are obedient, who never refuse or resist, win your favor?"
"Like me, who doesn't listen, you won't even glance my way, no matter how well I do!"
As she said the last sentence, I clearly saw tears welling up in Luo Qiweng's eyes.
Although I didn't quite understand the grievances between them, from that one round alone, Yun Jin had indeed acted a bit excessively.
At this moment, I could completely understand why Yun Jin chose to appear before the third round began, and why Shen Mengqing had looked so relieved.
If nothing unexpected happened, both parties knew very well that Luo Qiweng's gambling skills were subtly superior to Shen Mengqing's.
No matter what they gambled on, Shen Mengqing was at a definite disadvantage.
Therefore, after Shen Mengqing successfully dragged the gamble into the decisive round according to her previous deductions and instructions, Yun Jin, who had rushed over, did not hesitate to step in and save the situation.
However, she had indeed won unfairly.
How could I extract clues about the Qian Wang Ling from such an overbearing and unreasonable Yun Jin?
As I mingled with the crowd, silently contemplating this question, I suddenly heard Yun Jin speak with a cold sneer, "Heh! When I, Yun Jin, employ people, I always prioritize character over ability."
"I cannot deny that your abilities are indeed strong, and your gambling skills are very high."
"Perhaps if I were ten years younger, I could barely compete with you! But..."
"Your character, your magnanimity, your demeanor, all dictate that you will never achieve greatness in this life!"
"One who can lead troops is called a general; one who can lead generals is called a commander!"
"You are a talented general, a good hand at leading the charge and breaking through enemy lines! But you are not a commander who can consider the overall situation, know when to advance and retreat, and understand flexibility!"
Pausing, Yun Jin pointed to the onlookers in the gambling hall and said to Luo Qiweng, "Don't say I'm favoring Xiao Qing! Since you've always been unconvinced by her, why don't you ask these people and see how they evaluate her."
"Five years is not a short time, but it's definitely not too long. Some of these faces, I believe you can still recognize."
"Back then, when I let you and Xiao Qing take turns managing Ruichi, some of them were already here."
"You can ask these people yourself, back then, who they preferred to work under?"
I could feel that after Yun Jin said these words, Luo Qiweng seemed to become somewhat flustered.
Seeing Luo Qiweng's evasive eyes and hesitant expression, Yun Jin immediately spoke again, "Do you know how many dissenting votes you received after the assessment ended that year?"
"Knowing that I wouldn't possibly keep you, and worried that you wouldn't accept this reality and might be hurt, Xiao Qing wanted me to cooperate with her to stage a play."
"She knew her gambling skills were inferior to yours, so she hinted to me in advance to use favoritism to provoke you, so that all the hatred and dissatisfaction you had towards me would be transferred to her!"
"Don't you always want to know why I like Xiao Qing? Because she always prioritizes others' feelings, even if she herself suffers a loss!"
"This, is the magnanimity and responsibility a commander should possess!"
"Unlike you! You always think the whole world owes you, as if it's targeting you!"
Lies do not hurt people; the truth is the sharpest knife.
Luo Qiweng, who was devalued by Yun Jin as worthless, was speechless at this moment, her teeth gritted, her fists clenched.
For someone like Luo Qiweng, who was self-centered, the so-called truth... was actually the most unacceptable lie!
As for Shen Mengqing, she stood in place with a complex expression.
After answering Yun Jin's question, she hadn't spoken another word, only glancing at Luo Qiweng from time to time.
Seeing Luo Qiweng standing there hatefully and not moving, Yun Jin pointed to the door and said coldly, "Go back and tell the owner of Red Sun Casino, Yu Youwei, that Yun Jin said this."
"It's fine to secretly be someone's dog! But if a dog starts to bark and bite before any bones are thrown into its mouth, then it's purely asking for a beating!"
"Luo Qiweng, you should be glad you came alone today."
"If you had brought even one person with you, I, Yun Jin... would have sent them out horizontally!"
"Alright! Go back where you came from!"
Hearing Yun Jin speak so decisively, Luo Qiweng's face instantly stiffened.
"Heh! Fine! I'm leaving!"
"Winning first is not winning; losing last is losing!"
"Yun Jin, your smugness won't last long! Next time I come, I guarantee your Ruichi will be shut down!"
"And you, Shen Mengqing! Don't pretend to be a selfless martyr all day long! I only know that in the Qianmen Blue Path, it's survival of the fittest, and strength is paramount!"
"Next time, I will definitely make you kneel before me!"
Although Luo Qiweng's harsh words were spoken with conviction, unfortunately... no one paid her any attention!
"You all wait for me!"
Grabbing her handbag from the gambling table, Luo Qiweng left Ruichi in her sky-high heels.
After Luo Qiweng left, the onlookers also dispersed.
Glancing in the direction Luo Qiweng had left, Yun Jin suddenly said, "Xiao Qing, come to my office!"
I originally thought I wouldn't be involved.
But unexpectedly, Yun Jin added, "Chen Xiang, you come with me too!"
...
In the office.
Yun Jin sat upright in the boss's chair.
As for Shen Mengqing and I, we stood on either side in front of her.
After lighting a thin cigarette of Jinling Twelve Beauties, Yun Jin suddenly looked at me and said, "Chen Xiang, are you interested in working for me?"