It is true that the old ginger is the spiciest!
A big shot is always a big shot.
While Yu Feng was playing word games and not revealing the candidates for the gambling match, Ying Baolin was the first to break the silence.
This time, the initiative instantly shifted to Ying Baolin's hands.
Since people have already agreed to gamble with you, if you change your mind now and insist on participating personally, you will be in the wrong!
Ying Baolin, in his early forties, although of medium build and ordinary appearance, possessed a calm demeanor that only a chess player has, as if he had the situation under control.
The conditions just now clearly benefited Ying Baolin more, and even if he lost, there was no direct loss.
If this kind of thing were to be decided by an ordinary person, they would definitely not think that the biggest pitfall was in the wording.
As long as no obvious flaws or problems are found, most people, after hesitating and weighing the options, will ultimately choose to accept the challenge.
But as long as the word game's trap cannot be broken, no matter how confident you are in your gambling skills, you will ultimately be no match for Yu Shuang.
So, to be fair, I really admire Ying Baolin. Being able to see through the tricks of Yu Feng and Yu Shuang at a glance, such people are born calm leaders.
...
After Ying Baolin exposed the hidden wordplay in the gambling match, both Yu Feng and Yu Shuang were slightly taken aback.
Ignoring their reactions, Ying Baolin continued, "If our subordinates gamble, all the previous conditions remain unchanged, and one more condition will be added."
"The winner can demand a palm from the loser!"
"The rules of the Qianmen Blue Dao are that a game cannot be established without stakes! Since we are going to gamble and establish a game, we must follow the rules of our ancestors?"
"What do you say? Can you accept it?"
When he said this, Ying Baolin's tone sounded very polite, but the cold and terrifying glint in his eyes revealed his true emotions without reservation.
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire venue fell silent.
If I was merely lamenting Ying Baolin's quick thinking earlier, then now...
I am truly admiring the ruthless methods of this superior who can summon clouds with a turn of his hand and bring rain with a flip.
Although it is true that the Blue Dao rules do not allow a game to be established without real stakes, the concept of gambling a palm is far more than just to make up the numbers.
Under the premise of accepting and making moves without revealing any intention, Ying Baolin unexpectedly played a trick of "beating the grass to startle the snake."
Interesting, truly interesting!
It seems that this time, Yu Shuang, known as the Queen Bee who plans everything, has finally met a strong and evenly matched opponent.
I know very well that Yu Shuang will have to accept this kind of gambling match that concerns face, even if she has to grit her teeth.
Indeed...
After her expression returned to normal, Yu Shuang finally nodded slightly and agreed to Ying Baolin's request.
Then, she directly asked, "Then what shall we bet on?"
Upon hearing this, Ying Baolin politely replied, "The guest follows the host's preference!"
Another extremely skillful remark.
It sounds like he is being polite to Yu Shuang, but in reality, Ying Baolin has already blocked Yu Shuang's retreat.
You set the rules, and the gambling content will follow you. From beginning to end, I have only added the condition of gambling palms. If you still lose, then it will be your own problem.
After turning from passive to active, Ying Baolin became quite confident, as if he had transformed into a different person.
This scene immediately surprised me.
The siblings Yu Feng and Yu Shuang were also surprised.
After hesitating for a moment, Yu Shuang smiled and said softly, "Then let's decide the winner in one round!"
"As for what specifically to bet on, after we each send our people to the stage, we will ask them what they are best at, and then find a compromise."
Having suffered a loss in the verbal confrontation for the first time, Yu Shuang dared not play any more tricks with word games. Everything was explained clearly and straightforwardly.
To be honest, this is the first time I've heard Yu Shuang voluntarily suggest deciding the winner in one round, which is quite unexpected.
Deciding the winner in one round involves a lot of suddenness and variability. Yu Shuang's choice clearly shows a lack of confidence in her own people.
She just wants to try to create some accidental events in the gambling match as much as possible.
...
Seeing that Ying Baolin did not object to her setting the general direction of the gambling match, Yu Shuang continued, "In that case, let's each make preparations."
"The gambling match will begin punctually in half an hour!"
Saying it was preparation, but it was actually summoning people.
Yu Shuang definitely did not expect Ying Baolin to see through her little plan beforehand.
Therefore, since neither she nor her elder brother could participate, she had to use that half hour to carefully consider who should be sent to the stage.
Just then, I, who was mingling in the crowd, suddenly felt my phone vibrate.
Taking it out, I saw a message from Ying Baolin.
The content was concise and clear: "Within half an hour, hurry to the cruise ship 'Yun Shuang' at Wenzhou Port!"
This... is truly a case of mountains and rivers exhausted, and another village appears in the shade of willows!
I was still struggling with how to escape the current predicament and break through, but I didn't expect Ying Baolin to directly point me to a clear path.
As the person in charge of Tiandu personally appointed by Ying Baolin, it is reasonable for me to represent him in this challenge.
As Yu Shuang's old opponent, I am well aware of the skill level of her subordinates.
As long as she doesn't participate, and if I go all out, I still have confidence in winning the gamble.
So, half an hour later.
I appeared beside Ying Baolin right on time.
At this moment, I noticed that next to Yu Shuang, there was a man in a Zhongshan suit.
He looked to be in his early fifties. Although his temples were gray, his fingers were well-maintained and exceptionally long.
If I'm not mistaken, this old man should be the one who was in the same car as Yu Feng earlier, and who walked out of the back seat on the other side after the bodyguard opened the door.
Clearly, he was a gambler.
Seeing that the person Ying Baolin invited was me, Yu Shuang was slightly taken aback at first, and then returned to normal. She walked to the center of the gambling hall and said in a deep voice, "Since Boss Ying's helper has arrived, let's begin!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the old man who had been standing behind Yu Shuang slowly walked out.
His steps were unhurried, and his gaze was neither humble nor arrogant.
Even before the confrontation, just from this calm and composed demeanor, I knew that this old man must be a famous gambler from Fengbei.
"Hello, young man. Nice to meet you for the first time. Please take care of me! My name is... Mo Pingqiu!"