Apocalypse Forecast

Chapter 940 - 745: Solutions Always Outnumber Difficulties

Of course not!

A trembling hand revealed the hole card, and a pitiful ’2’ appeared under the light.

The last chip also bid farewell to Huai Shi.

"No, Akasaki, one more hand, one more hand..." Huai Shi struggled hard, ignoring Akasaki’s tugging, "I’ve still prepared ten million, let me play one more hand, I can definitely make a comeback!"

Akasaki rolled his eyes, unable to bear watching anymore.

Just now, seeing his confident demeanor, one would think he was possessed by Gao Jin from a Dongxia movie, but never expected him to play so terribly. In less than twenty minutes, the 400,000 bucks the two of them had was all gone, not even leaving the last hundred thousand.

Not even if you were throwing money into a puddle would it disappear this fast!

How did you manage that!

With that dog-like face of yours, you want to compete with the gambling king invited all the way from America by the Chiba family? Keep dreaming! If only you could eat one more soybean, you wouldn’t be in this situation!

He’s already imagining the scene where Huai Shi loses all the money and starts drooling, going ’ah-ba ah-ba ah-ba’...

"Pfff hahaha, did you see that, Kumakura? Hahaha."

Beside them, a figure who had been watching coldly couldn’t hold back any longer, bursting into laughter, bent over and almost in tears: "That guy... all in! Then... hahaha, surrender loses half... loses half... hahaha... I’m dying from laughter, today’s Extreme Path is really colorful, hahaha... thought someone was actually challenging me, scared the hell out of me, hahaha, where did Mr. Chiba find a performer for comedy?"

Akasaki frowned, looked back with displeasure, and saw the woman who was almost unable to straighten herself, leaning against the ferocious bodyguard.

The black Yingzhou long dress shone faintly, her hair was up, and the cuffs and hem were adorned with bizarre blooming peonies, lacking typical grace and stability, instead making the smile more vivid and enchanting, carrying an indescribable allure.

She wiped her eyes, examining the two with a playful smile, and asked:

"Let me guess, this is Mr. Akasaki from Jin River Association? And this one... must be Huaizhi-kun, here to challenge me as Mr. Chiba mentioned?"

Huai Shi was stunned, looking bewildered: "Big sis, who are you?"

"Hmm? You don’t know me? That’s odd..." The woman laughed, "My name is Izumoto, Izumoto Renge, the person you’re specifically here to challenge today. But you guys don’t even know whether I’m male or female? Didn’t do any homework, huh? Isn’t that underestimating people?"

Akasaki was dumbfounded, gaping.

When he gambled on horse races previously, he’d never been to the Empire Hotel. Unexpectedly, the Chiba family invited an undefeated gambling king from America, the one who terrifies professional gamblers, is actually a woman?

And she’s stunningly beautiful, impossible to look away.

"If this is the level, you’ve lost for sure, Huaizhi-kun." She mocked, looking at Huai Shi.

Yet Huai Shi’s expression grew calmer, scrutinizing her face, suddenly smiling: "No, I actually think I’ve already won."

As he spoke, he brushed his hair back, grinning, "When it comes to looks, you’re not my match, Miss Izumoto."

Izumoto’s expression froze, astonished.

For years, she’d resorted to anything for victory, disregarding others calling her a bitch in pursuit of victory, viewing her as Yaksha Evil Spirits. It all meant nothing, only the weak whining and the defeated barking.

She always won in the end.

Yet no one had ever dared to, could deny her looks in person, stomp on her proud beauty, and this person actually sounds...

Makes some sense?

Her smile froze for a moment, then grew indifferent: "Merely good looks have no use in gambling, Huaizhi-kun. Too bad I used to quite like your face..."

"Thanks for the compliment, I quite like it too."

Huai Shi shrugged: "Winning or losing is pointless, happiness is most important. Plus, victory is temporary, but beauty... is eternal!

Oh, I also have some skin care tips here, would you like to share them later?"

In silence, Izumoto Renge sneered coldly: "When I win all your clothes and let you streak out, I’ll consider your offer."

Turning away, she heard Huai Shi’s voice behind her: "Miss Izumoto—"

Her steps paused slightly, she looked back, seeing Huai Shi’s expression, solemn and sincere, as if speaking seriously to a foolish child next door leaning over the railing:

"—Strip Mahjong is illegal."

The conversation died.

Brimming with anger, Izumoto Renge swished her sleeves and departed.

And when Huai Shi turned around, he found Akasaki standing off in the distance too.

"What’s wrong?" He asked, curious.

"...Nothing, I just don’t want people to think I’m close with someone streaking." Akasaki reminded sincerely, "Huaizhi, there’s still time before the gambling starts. If you run now, you can still make it."

"Heh."

Huai Shi disdainfully shook his head, sneering coldly: "Do I look like someone afraid to streak?"

"..."

The conversation died again.

Until the gambling started, Akasaki didn’t talk to him anymore, contemplating when to give this jerk a beating, how to smack him after he was in the sack.

Just like that, as time gradually passed by, the casino became more and more boisterous.

At exactly eight o’clock, on the central stage, a drunken Chiba leaned on two ladies who were different from the previous ones and raised the microphone.

"Hey, is everyone here?" He smiled flamboyantly: "Looks like everyone is pretty spirited! So, let’s skip the chit-chat, are you all ready?"

The sound of cheering responses was like a tide.

Only Huai Shi, a rookie, finally felt something was amiss.

"Then, here’s the game that will decide the ownership of this casino’s shares, and it’s about to start!"

Chiba Ryouni raised a finger: "The rules are simple, after midnight, whoever has won more money will get the shares! No need to say more, let’s begin!"

Unlike the verbose and tedious speeches of Tobio, he was even more impatient than the people below.

With his head tilted back, he downed the strong liquor in the glass, spread his arms, and amidst fervent cheers, a melodious piano tune played, jazz music was once again performed, and scantily clad, thrilling dancers swarmed onto the stage.

The attendants holding trays had long waited nearby, swiftly entering the hall and distributing chips to every gambler.

Everyone today has an entry ticket, regardless of their identity.

If found cheating, qualifications will be revoked on the spot.

The casino will provide each participant with five million in special chips, for this match only, and they cannot be exchanged, only used after the match for totaling.

However, the casino does not prohibit parties from placing additional bets while gambling, although the final tally will not recognize the amount.

The ways of gambling aren’t limited to poker’s stud, bridge, or Texas Hold’em. Dice, mahjong, pai gow, and even dog fights, boxing, horse racing, and more are included.

Here, anything that can be gambled is covered in one way or another.

Even if you grab someone for a turtle draw or bet whether the next person passing by the door is male or female, it’s all good, as long as someone is willing to play with you.

Under those malicious gazes from all directions, Huai Shi began to tremble.

What to do when new to the group and already being targeted by the bosses? Waiting online and feeling anxious.

"I think someone seems to need help?"

Whenever Huai Shi needed it most, a cheerful voice would ring in his mind, and Tong Ji’s figure emerged from the darkness, whistling, with a joyful smile.

"Do you have a way?" Huai Shi was overjoyed.

"Honestly, isn’t it time to change your habit of rushing forward impulsively?" Tong Ji clicked her tongue in amazement: "Remembering you can’t play cards only once you’re in the casino, isn’t your reaction a bit too delayed?"

"It’s too late to realize now, can’t just pat my butt and leave now, right?"

"So, you need a little help, some valuable advice, right?" The imaginary figure put a hand on his shoulder with an ever more cheerful smile, raising her hand and rubbing her fingers: "But lately, big sister here is a bit tight on cash... Since it’s my idea, shouldn’t the money be split half with me?"

"Ha, women."

Huai Shi sneered: "What peach are you thinking?"

"If you don’t mind letting the Tanbo Inner Circle folks admire your butt, I have no issue with that either."

Tong Ji blinked pitifully and said: "If you disagree, I’ll just go then... By the way, I’ll prepare the camera ahead of time. Recently, everyone in the Paradise Prince Fun Association has been in short supply and starving hard, I’m sure such explosive material can trick quite a bit of money out of the young girls’ hands, right?

And I can split it into several clips, starting from the first piece of clothing, as long as I keep releasing it, the girls will keep buying, finally spreading widely, everyone gets a copy, maybe you’ll gain another title, known as the Astronomical Society’s Iconic Butt..."

Huai Shi’s movements stiffened for a moment, squeezing out a voice through clenched teeth: "Seven-three, no more!"

"Hmm? What did you just say?" Tong Ji seemed to not hear him.

"This is too much!" Huai Shi was furious, but seeing Tong Ji turning to leave, he quickly widened his eyes: "Sixty-four! Sixty-four is fine, right?"

"Wind’s too loud, can’t hear clearly."

"Fifty-fifty..."

Huai Shi raised both hands, bowed his head in grief and anger, then quickly raised it in frustration: "If you dare to continue saying sixty-forty, then I’d rather streak naked!"

"How could that be! Big sis isn’t such a heartless person..." Tong Ji forcibly swallowed the words she hadn’t yet spoken, subtly wiping away cold sweat.

Sooner or later, it’ll be impossible to keep the fun going...

This peculiar sense of danger is quite thrilling.

"Alright, what’s your plan then." Huai Shi looked resentfully at the empty air in front of him, his hollow gaze making others feel a bit uneasy.

"You’re silly."

Tong Ji sighed, bent down, and whispered in his ear: "You can’t play cards, but don’t others know how?"

With her snap of the fingers, the Book of Fate suddenly opened.

An old figure long forgotten by Huai Shi slowly emerged, grinning at him with a sleazy and shady smile.

Who is this?

Huai Shi stared for a long time, unable to react.