After playing a few more rounds, seeing Wang Yu's gambling style become more aggressive after winning, I knew it was time to make a big move!
As another round ended and I saw the chips in front of me dwindled to a thin stack of ten or so, I feigned annoyance and cursed a few times, then pulled out a wad of cash from my handbag.
When they saw me take out another wad of cash, Wang Yu and his cronies' eyes couldn't help but light up.
This scene, naturally, did not escape my notice.
It's not that I'm afraid they won't see it, but rather that they won't covet it!
Continuing to play, I let Wang Yu win several more rounds in a row.
In less than an hour, this guy had won almost ten thousand yuan.
Let alone Wang Yu himself, even the scoundrels beside him were excited as if they had won the money themselves, constantly praising Wang Yu.
Their expressions and demeanor were such that they were practically begging to call him "dad"!
When Wang Yu had won over ten thousand yuan, he took out a thousand yuan and handed it directly to Yu Shuang, smiling, "Is this enough for the afternoon's house cut?"
Seeing this, Yu Shuang didn't hesitate to take the money and playfully said, "Oh my! Mr. Wang!"
"You secretly opened a card room behind your father's back, trying to earn some money for your retirement. You thought you could hide it from your father, but you couldn't hide it from me."
"You come here to play cards, and privately, how much risk do I have to bear for you?!"
"And this is your exclusive private room, Young Master Wang! Every time you come, not only do you bring good luck, but you also dominate the game!"
"So, with this alone, shouldn't you give me my retirement money... plus a little extra?"
Seemingly understanding Wang Yu's psychology, after Yu Shuang finished speaking, Wang Yu not only didn't get angry but burst into laughter, "Hahahahaha~"
"Well said! Add it! We'll add it later!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a young man sitting below Wang Yu chimed in with a perfect assist.
"Hey, I say! Are we playing too small, hindering Brother Yu's performance? How about... we raise the stakes and play a bit bigger?"
Hearing this, my heart was filled with a slight joy.
As the saying goes, "You can't keep friends who only come for food and drink!"
This young man, while seemingly flattering and elevating Wang Yu, actually had the true intention of using Wang Yu's current luck to raise the stakes.
He wasn't happy that Wang Yu was winning money; he clearly wanted to take this opportunity to get involved and share in the spoils!
After all, among the gamblers at the table, who wasn't covetous of money? And who didn't want to win?
Anyone who could watch others win money without their eyes turning red and their hearts skipping a beat is a fool!
Upon hearing the other party's words, Shi Jianguo and I exchanged a subtle glance.
My face remained expressionless, while Shi Jianguo's eyes lit up slightly.
I knew that this young man, with his superb acting skills, was about to perform.
As expected, as soon as the young man finished speaking, Shi Jianguo took the lead in egging everyone on, clamoring to raise the stakes.
Furthermore, Shi Jianguo said with a serious tone, "Since we are all acquaintances, let's raise the stakes today and let everyone play to their heart's content!"
"No matter what you all think, I'm putting it out there! As long as I win, no matter how much I win, I'll treat everyone to a night at the Roman Palace tonight!"
The Roman Palace, the largest bathhouse in Anhai County, boasted three thousand beauties, with girls from China, Britain, America, France, Germany, Russia, Africa... all kinds of girls available.
A quick session started at five hundred yuan.
As for an overnight stay, it was even more unthinkable! It would cost at least double.
As soon as Shi Jianguo finished speaking, the eyes of the other people at the table immediately turned red!
It's free to play, and playing is also free. Who wouldn't want to play for free?!
This kind of entertainment that benefits both body and mind, and doesn't cost oneself money, who wouldn't want to participate?
It was clear that everyone was tempted.
As for Wang Yu, the protagonist, he was naturally swayed by Shi Jianguo's proposal.
After a moment of contemplation, a faint, imperceptible lust flashed in his eyes. With a decision seemingly made, Wang Yu suddenly winked at me and said, "What do you say, Xiangzi?"
"Don't say an old classmate didn't look out for you. Let's raise the stakes and play bigger, giving you a chance to recoup your losses. Do you... dare?"
It wasn't easy! The bait had been out for so long, and you finally decided to bite!
When I heard Wang Yu suggest raising the stakes, and even taunting me for not daring, my heart was overjoyed! But on the surface, I put on a hesitant and indecisive expression, remaining silent...
In fact, gamblers like Wang Yu, who have a good family background and a balanced playing style, are the most troublesome and difficult for us cheaters to deal with.
Although, in essence, Wang Yu is also a gambler with a significant addiction, his background sets him apart from other gamblers.
For example, from my previous conversation with Yu Shuang, I learned an important piece of information.
That is, Wang Yu not only accepted losing money but also showed no signs of getting reckless, no matter how much he lost.
As long as the agreed-upon time arrived, he would basically leave without hesitation, without any lingering.
Besides that, he didn't place too much importance on winning money either.
Similar to his attitude towards losing, whether he won a hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand... as soon as the game ended, Wang Yu would leave directly without staying.
In situations like Wang Yu's, it's not really about the money that drives him to gamble.
Because he has a relatively privileged family background, and most of the people he interacts with revolve around him.
Therefore, Wang Yu's primary reason for playing cards is to pass the time and kill boredom.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone out of his way to come to the Baole Card Room to play, instead of staying closer to home.
Of course, among the gamblers at the table, there isn't a single one who truly doesn't care about money or wins and losses.
It's just that they believe they have a good balance, and the money they lose or win... is well within the range their psychology can handle.
To put it simply, people like Wang Yu think they are wealthier than many others, so they play cards for a bit of casual fun.
Since everyone around them is giving way to him because of his father's status, he won't lose his fortune, nor will he get rich overnight by winning.
Therefore, to completely trap Wang Yu, his ingrained mindset must first be changed.
This was the plan I had set before coming here.
First, let him keep winning money, then find a suitable time to raise the stakes, and after raising the stakes, let him keep winning money until the moment his composure finally breaks!
No matter how rich his family is, or how much money his father can earn, how much of it can actually fall into his hands?
A family fortune in the millions is completely different from liquid assets in the millions.