Before I could reply, Mr. He spoke first, "Don't think I'm making things difficult for you by comparing you to your master, Lu Mingtai's peak level. You must know that only when people are in adversity, or even in dire straits, can they unleash their infinite potential!"
"If you want my tacit approval, or rather, my support, to go all out and avenge your master, you can't expect to get away with nothing, can you?"
"Ultimately, I am a businessman. I won't do a losing deal!"
"No matter how incompetent He Chenguang is, he carries my He family surname. Before the family split, everything he did as a retainer was for my He family, continuously creating wealth and value!"
"If you want to deal with him, you must prove that you are more valuable than him!"
"And the most important point is... He Chenguang has registered for the Gambling King Competition!"
Damn it!
That was the first thought that flashed through my mind after hearing Mr. He's words.
This old fox, Mr. He, had already devised a counter-strategy for last night's incident.
He intended to use my eagerness for revenge to legitimately and openly go after He Chenguang, thereby cutting off one of Young Master He's arms!
If I could advance by stepping on He Chenguang all the way to the finals or even win the championship after registering for the competition, Mr. He would undoubtedly use a "lift one, step on one" approach, elevating me while severely suppressing He Chenguang!
At that time, He Chenguang, having lost his standing, would inevitably be ruthlessly abandoned by Young Master He.
To me, he would no longer pose any threat, leaving me free to control and deal with him as I pleased!
Conversely, if I lost to He Chenguang, I would also be discarded as cannon fodder by Mr. He, without any regard.
After figuring this out, I couldn't help but curse Mr. He in my heart, thinking how cunning and calculating he was!
He claimed that the He family's internal affairs were not to be interfered with by outsiders, but in reality, he had already planned everything, using me, an outsider, to execute his scheme, treating me as a mere tool!
One strike to rectify the family's conduct, one strike to purge the traitors!
Even though I had seen through Mr. He's machinations, I still couldn't refuse him!
Thus, after reaching an agreement with Mr. He, I directly took the elevator downstairs to register, awaiting the official commencement of the Gambling King Competition at precisely 9:18 PM tonight...
...
In many films about gambling, the city of Macau is filled with legendary tales.
This is because there are real Gambling Kings here.
However, most people are unaware that in addition to Gambling Kings, Macau has also seen the appearance of fictional characters like the Gambling God, Gambling Demon, Gambling Overlord, Gambling Knight, and Gambling Saint, as mentioned in movies.
These individuals, bearing legendary titles, have all shone brightly in competitions held in Macau and subsequently gained widespread fame!
The figures and events I've listed are not fabricated; they are historically verifiable.
Take Chow Yun-fat's portrayal of the slick-haired Gambling God, Ko Chun, for example. His prototype was a man named Johnny Chan.
As the inspiration for the character Ko Chun in the movie "God of Gamblers," Johnny Chan possessed extraordinary gambling talent from a young age. At 16, he dropped out of school to try his luck in the casinos of Las Vegas.
To date, Johnny Chan has won 10 World Series of Poker bracelets, creating a legend of the Gambling God with his superhuman talent.
During the World Poker Tour, Johnny Chan has won numerous championships and is the last player to win consecutive World Poker Tour Main Events.
In 2002, Johnny Chan was inducted into the World Poker Hall of Fame, becoming the undisputed Gambling God.
To make the Gambling God character more realistic, director Wong Jing watched many of Johnny Chan's match recordings, observing his every move on the table to make the film more captivating.
After the movie's release, the Gambling God's signature moves, such as touching his ring and chewing on a toothpick, successfully entered the public consciousness.
However, these were not all of Johnny Chan's actions, merely a small part of his behavior during matches.
In the casino, he had another habit: placing an orange on the table before starting a game.
As for the rest, I won't elaborate further.
Johnny Chan's brilliant performance in the World Poker Tour is merely a microcosm of Macau's hosting of various large-scale events.
What is truly cherished by Macau locals and tourists alike is the Gambling King Competition, conceptualized by Mr. He, who combined the strengths of various competitions and drew inspiration from them!
Held once every ten years, this is only the fourth edition of the Gambling King Competition. In its previous three installments, countless renowned figures have emerged.
These individuals, due to their mastery of divine gambling techniques, have garnered immense admiration from audiences and been bestowed with all sorts of mythical titles. It is no exaggeration to say that the Gambling King Competition is the number one star-making event of this era!
If one were to ask which profession among the various unconventional trades is the most glamorous, it would undoubtedly be the "qianmen" (gambling and trickery arts). Once someone from the qianmen gains fame in the Gambling King Competition, regardless of other factors, having a mythical title, a distinguished status, and a grand presence are all prerequisites.
Besides the qianmen, can you think of any other unconventional trade that dares to hold such a public competition?
The Rongmen (thieves)? The three-handed thieves? The King of Thieves Competition?
Or perhaps the Porcelain Gate? The Orchid Gate?
In conclusion, only the Gambling King Competition allows individuals from the unconventional trades to step out of the shadows and into the spotlight, openly showcasing their skills.
If you are ready, you are welcome to register and compete at any time.
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In the blink of an eye, it was already nine o'clock in the evening.
With eighteen minutes left until the official start, registration had closed. All backstage staff at the Grand Lisboa were meticulously carrying out their statistical work.
On the main stage set up in the casino's first-floor lobby, Cai Chunwei, the person in charge of the Grand Lisboa, delivered the opening speech and publicly announced the rules for this year's Gambling King Competition.
"This year's Gambling King Competition has a total of 23,967 registered contestants from all over the world..."
"To ensure that all contestants can enjoy the competition in an absolutely fair, just, and transparent environment, this year's event will be divided into three distinct stages..."
"Except for the first stage elimination rounds, where no rewards are given, contestants in the second and third stages will receive corresponding rewards even if they are eliminated..."
After a lot of rambling...
"I declare, the Gambling King Competition... officially open!!!"