In the absence of definitive proof that I was cheating, Li Sheng could only deal me another card.
The moment his hand reached for the deck...
"Could you have the dealer next to you deal me my card?"
Hearing my words, Li Sheng froze on the spot.
He knew exactly what I meant.
Because, as he made to reach for the deck, I had already seen the subtle move he made, keeping his hand close to the table.
Palm-carding was one of the favorite techniques of all secret dealers, leveraging the convenience of the casino.
After recovering, Li Sheng stared at me with an incredulous gaze.
I, in turn, returned his look with a half-smile and said, "Don't just stand there! Hurry up and have your colleague deal me my cards!"
"The cards are in your hands, so having someone else deal them... that's not a problem, is it?"
By this time, Li Sheng was certain I had seen through his little trick.
If he were to forcefully switch cards and deal them to me, once it was called out, and without knowing my background, the situation would escalate.
Therefore, he had no choice but to abandon the idea of cheating and called over the dealer next to him to deal me cards.
Although the dealer, like Li Sheng, had no idea who I was, he knew something was amiss.
As he dealt, the dealer's hands trembled uncontrollably.
The dealer dealing me cards was Cai Weijun, and I was certain he wasn't involved in any trickery.
Cai Weijun, lacking any cheating techniques, dealt a King and a 4 to my two hands respectively.
At this point, the first hand totaled 16 points, and the second hand totaled 10 points.
The card runs were quite good.
For a cheat, any hand in Blackjack that doesn't bust is considered a good run.
After hitting, based on Cai Weijun's actual dealing, I made a slight adjustment.
Until the final card runs were set, the first hand became 19 points, and the second hand became 20 points.
This outcome immediately elicited gasps of astonishment from the other gamblers at my table.
No one had expected my card runs to be so favorable.
For the dealer to win, they would have to hit 21.
Because if I won one hand and lost the other, I would have no losses.
...
Flipping over my hidden card, I revealed an awkward 3.
Adding the single King, that made 13 points.
In Blackjack, this was a deadly hand.
When it was Cai Weijun's turn to hit, he immediately looked towards Li Sheng, seemingly wanting Li Sheng to complete the hitting action for him.
But unfortunately, Li Sheng ignored him.
It wasn't that Li Sheng was afraid, but he knew I was watching him. If the dealer were to be changed at this juncture, what would be the credibility of the casino?
Thus, with no other option, and having lost the card shoe, Cai Weijun had no choice but to bite the bullet and hit for himself...
A spade 3, adding up to 16 points.
Another deadly number had appeared.
If he didn't hit again, not only my hands, but even the other gamblers at the table might not be able to win.
So, Cai Weijun could only grit his teeth and continue hitting.
As soon as the diamond 10 appeared, a gambler couldn't help but exclaim.
"The dealer busted! Hahahaha!"
16 points plus 10 points, a total of 26 points, was a massive bust, leading to another all-out loss!
In the second round, I won another two hundred thousand with my two hundred thousand bet.
After two consecutive wins, the number of gamblers gathered around the table began to increase.
Seizing the opportunity, I took out twenty thousand in chips and asked a passing server to exchange them for cash at the counter, distributing them to everyone as a token of celebration.
Fueled by the allure of money, gamblers from nearby tables also collected their chips and came to watch.
Hearing that I had won two consecutive rounds with top bets, some gamblers, driven by their strong gambling instincts, and seeing me distribute money, seemed to think I was approachable. They shamelessly offered money, asking to invest with me and have me lead them to fortune.
Upon hearing this, I immediately found an excuse to politely decline their request.
What a joke!
I was here to stir up trouble. If I were winning alone, it would be one thing, but if I were taking a large group of gamblers' money and leading them to win together...
I didn't need to guess to know that I wouldn't be able to leave the establishment that night.
Seeing that I was unwilling to let them profit together, the gamblers who had previously spoken about investing immediately changed their tune, pointing fingers and cursing me behind my back.
I smiled indifferently at this.
Gamblers and addicts, whose gambling nature is so deep that they cannot quit, prioritize their own interests in their words and actions.
Such people should never be given even a hint of an advantage!
...
Just as I was asking if the betting limit could be lifted, preparing to test whether Li Sheng had the authority to make such a decision, Shen Mengqing, clad in a red dress, suddenly walked up to the table.
"Sir, from your demeanor, I can tell you're here to win big."
"The bets at the outer tables are quite limited. If you don't mind, why not come with me to the VIP room to gamble without limits?"
Although Shen Mengqing phrased it beautifully, I understood what she was implying.
Don't underestimate the dealers outside; do you dare to have a one-on-one with me?
Hearing this, I replied calmly, "No need for VIP rooms and such!"
"If you want to gamble, do it here. Otherwise, I'm truly worried that if I win, I won't even be able to leave the VIP room!"
As soon as I finished speaking, the surrounding gamblers burst into laughter.
Seeing this, Shen Mengqing didn't get angry. Instead, she followed my lead and continued, "In that case, as you wish, sir. We will continue gambling at this table."
"As the manager of Ruichi, with you playing so big, it is natural for me to serve you."
Taking out four new decks of cards from the drawer, and after looking around, Shen Mengqing said with a smile, "Given this gentleman's requirements for betting, I have decided to remove the betting limit for this table."
"From now on, this table will no longer have a maximum bet, but..."
"The minimum bet must be at least one hundred thousand!"
I had to admit, Shen Mengqing was truly skilled at controlling the situation.
With just a few words, she instantly silenced the restless gamblers around.
And most importantly, not only did she not offend anyone, but she also managed to shift the blame onto me.
The implication was that I was the one who wanted to bet big, not her, and if anyone wanted to continue to take advantage of this table, they had to bet at least one hundred thousand chips each hand, just like me!
Earlier, because I had declined the request to help others make money, and now that Shen Mengqing had proposed opening the betting, facing the issue of real money, those gamblers began to back down.
It wasn't that no one else could afford such high stakes, but they lacked confidence.
With such a high minimum bet, the dealer would absolutely not be able to bust and pay out everyone like before.
In an instant, those casual gamblers gathered their chips and stood up.