As a chilling aura spread, those who had objected fell silent, not daring to say another word.
Indeed, the reality was just as Mi Xiaoying had described. Stone gambling was no simple matter. A single cut to make you rich or poor. A single cut to heaven or hell. This was common knowledge. Besides, everyone here who dared to gamble on stones had to have so understanding of the risks. Their clamor was just an attempt to use their numbers to intimidate Mi Xiaoying, but it was clear they couldn't.
After the grumblers fell silent, they stood around for a few minutes before turning to leave. Those who remained continued with the competition.
In the blink of an eye, the competition moved through the remaining rounds, arriving at the fourth and final one. This was the final, decisive match.
At this point, only two people were left: one was Liu Ergou, and the other was Sun Gang.
Sun Gang looked at Liu Ergou standing before him and sneered, "Liu Ergou, I really don't know where you get the nerve to challenge !"
As he spoke, Sun Gang gestured toward the four n beside him.
"Do you know who these four are? Let tell you, these four are renowned masters in the country! Gambling against them is a guaranteed loss! Of course, I can't guarantee that every piece of jadeite they pick out will be of the absolute top quality. But one thing I am sure of is that they will definitely find sothing of value! Competing against is a surefire way to lose!"
However, upon hearing this, Liu Ergou didn't panic in the slightest, remaining as calm as ever.
"Oh? So what?" Liu Ergou said indifferently. "Just because they're masters doesn't guarantee they'll win one hundred percent of the ti, does it? If that's how it works, I could hire people to build up my reputation right now and beco a 'world-class master' in minutes! In that case, should we even bother competing? Can't I just be declared the winner?"
When it ca to verbal sparring, Liu Ergou had never lost. This ti was no exception.
Sun Gang was left speechless by Liu Ergou's retort. If I go by my own logic, does that actually make sense?
A second later, Sun Gang realized Liu Ergou had led him into a logical trap. No, I absolutely can't let Liu Ergou control the pace. Otherwise, I'll be the one who loses in the end.
Thinking this, Sun Gang imdiately spoke up, "Hah, Liu Ergou, you're nothing but talk! I bet you don't have any other skills. You've only gotten this far because of Mi Xiaoying, haven't you? Without her, you probably wouldn't have even passed the first round!"
Liu Ergou just shrugged.
"Yeah, sure, whatever. It's your mouth, say what you want. It's not like I can sew it shut! Go on, get it all out. Let know when you're done so we can get on with the competition. It's just the two of us now, so I'm in no rush."
"You!" These words nearly made Sun Gang choke with anger. But he quickly cald himself down.
"Hah, Liu Ergou, do you think your little taunts will work on ?" Sun Gang said. "Seeing as you're so confident, how about this? Just watching the competition is boring. Let's make a little wager!"
The mont he said this, Liu Ergou's eyes lit up. This was the mont he had been waiting for! After all, this entire stone gambling convention was a trap laid specifically for Sun Gang!
However, Liu Ergou didn't agree imdiately, instead putting on a hesitant expression. After a full minute, he finally said, "This... what should we bet... hmm... Alright, fine. You na the stakes."
Seeing Liu Ergou's reaction, Sun Gang couldn't help but let out a cold snort. Liu Ergou's reaction proves it. He has no confidence at all! anwhile, I have four experts on my side. I can't claim a one-hundred-percent chance of victory, but it's at least ninety percent.
With this thought, Sun Gang spoke confidently, "I won't make it difficult for you. Let's bet our businesses."
As he spoke, he pulled a stack of contracts from his bag. He then pointed at them and said, "This is every business I own in the city! I'm putting all of them on the line! If you win, they're all yours!"
Liu Ergou nodded in agreent.
Seeing Liu Ergou accept, Sun Gang continued, "And if you lose, heh, I won't make things too hard for you! All of Mi Xiaoying's businesses in this city! On top of that, I want Mi Xiaoying to keep company for a month, and you will kowtow and admit you were wrong. Well? Is it a bet?"
As soon as these words were out, Liu Ergou's expression turned dark. This Sun Gang is truly courting death. How dare he have designs on Mi Xiaoying. In that case, I won't have to be polite later. I'll just utterly destroy him.
Thinking this, Liu Ergou nodded. "Fine. Let's do it your way."
However, Sun Gang didn't imdiately proceed, instead looking at Mi Xiaoying with a mocking expression.
He then said, "Tsk, tsk. I've heard the na 'Boss Mi' all the way in Jingdu! I just didn't expect that now Boss Mi has to rely on a man to make her decisions! It seems your great reputation is just for show."
What Sun Gang never expected was that as soon as he finished speaking, Mi Xiaoying walked down from the stage and threw herself into Liu Ergou's arms.
She declared defiantly, "He's my boyfriend. Got a problem with that? Who should I listen to if not my boyfriend? You? Who the hell do you think you are!"
Mi Xiaoying's words were utterly commanding, and Sun Gang's expression turned exceedingly ugly.
"Fine, fine, fine! So you two are playing the loving couple, thinking you're invincible together, is that it! Let's see if you can still act like this after you lose!"
With a flick of his sleeves, Sun Gang went and sat on a nearby chair, while the four experts by his side went to select raw stones.
Watching the four experts search, Mi Xiaoying couldn't help but ask Liu Ergou, "Er Gou, can you really do this? How confident are you?"
Hearing the doubt in Mi Xiaoying's voice, Liu Ergou couldn't resist giving her bottom a firm slap.
He then said fiercely, "Aren't you clear on whether I'm capable or not? As for my confidence... I'd say I'm ninety-nine percent sure. I won't say one hundred percent, because I'm afraid I'll get too arrogant if I do!"
Mi Xiaoying couldn't hold back a chuckle at Liu Ergou's words.
The remaining onlookers, watching Liu Ergou and Mi Xiaoying's public display of affection, were stunned yet again, despite having already witnessed their intimacy earlier.
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