Shen Huaiyu looked at Zheng Yubai in surprise, but this gambling game did not stipulate that players could not bet on others, so she could only swear and put her attention back on the card table.
Although generally speaking, after winning the previous hand, almost everyone hopes to keep the status quo, hoping that good luck will continue to happen. Zheng Yubai actually removed his own cards after winning the hand, and placed a heavy bet on others, which was not in line with the psychology of gamblers, nor in line with the logic of the four people competing for the first place. However, because there was no clear rule prohibiting it, although the dealer and the other three were very surprised, they still acquiesced.
In fact, Zheng Yubai had a reason to do this. Although Du Bisheng didn't have time to teach the real masters how to play blackjack, he taught Zheng Yubai all his years of experience without reservation. One of the experiences happened to be applicable to the current situation.
When the positive score is exceeded, the dealer often gets a small card as the first card, while the gambler often gets two big cards in the first and last door. This is the unique secret that Du Bisheng told Zheng Yubai, and it is also the psychological pressure that Zheng Yubai puts on the three competitors at the table.
He linked his bet with Shen Huaiyu, not only because Shen Huaiyu became the last one after he withdrew his cards, but also made the other two think that they would rise and fall together. As a result, their psychological pressure increased, and they would inevitably make mistakes in judgment and regard Shen Huaiyu as a thorn in their side.
Zheng Yubai wanted to make a lot of money in this round and take the lead, and at the same time, he secretly gave the other three people psychological hints, which could be said to be killing two birds with one stone.
The dealer dealt the cards, and after the four door cards were dealt, there was a small commotion among the crowd watching the game from a distance. Zheng Yubai looked at the cards with a smile, knowing that he had made the right bet.
The dealer was a poor little guy, and he was in a terrible state. The first two gamblers had 15 points on J and 5, and 17 points on K and 7. As for Shen Huaiyu, the last player, he had A and K, which was the so-called BLACK JACK.
The dealer could not get the Black Jack, and if he continued to ask for cards, he would also be busted. According to the rules, the dealer had to pay Shen Huaiyu and Zheng Yubai 1.5 times their chips.
After easily obtaining 300,000 chips in this round, Zheng Yubai has jumped to the second place. As long as there is no major mistake in the future, it is almost impossible to be overturned. In the next few rounds, it seems that the two gamblers are anxious to catch up with Zheng Yubai. They keep busting their cards and slide into the abyss of being eliminated step by step. Shen Huaiyu and Zheng Yubai play steadily and step by step, and the gap between the four people is getting bigger and bigger.
When the bell rang at 1pm, although none of the four had been eliminated due to losing all their money, the situation was already very clear. The two gamblers left dejectedly, leaving only Shen Huaiyu and Zheng Yubai. The gambling game at another table had also ended, with the winners being Du Bisheng and a man called Wang You. These four people would compete in the North District final tomorrow, and the two winners would participate in the final eight.
"Wait." After Zheng Yubai waited for Murong Ping to announce the time for the next day's competition, he was about to go back to rest when Shen Huaiyu called him from behind.
"Is there anything wrong?" Zheng Yubai turned around and asked.
"What do you mean by that bet today?" Shen Huaiyu lit a cigarette carelessly, completely ignoring the "No Smoking" warning next to him.
"It's nothing, I just thought you could become a BLACK JACK." Zheng Yubai scratched his head. He really had no interest in communicating with this sloppy middle-aged lady.
"Boy, I warn you, don't play tricks in front of me, you're dead in tomorrow's poker game." Shen Huaiyu obviously didn't believe Zheng Yubai's explanation, she blew a puff of cigarette on Zheng Yubai's face and walked away. Zheng Yubai reluctantly waved away the cigarette and smiled helplessly at her back.
"Cousin, you did a great job today." Tang Qing came over and congratulated Zheng Yubai.
While talking to Tang Qing, Zheng Yubai searched among the dispersing crowd and saw Xu Jin's back slowly leaving. He was a little worried about Xu Jin's injury, so he chatted with Tang Qing for a few words, then said he had something to do and went after Xu Jin.
Xu Jin walked very slowly, obviously because her wound was still hurting and affecting her movements. Zheng Yubai walked past her as if nothing had happened and said softly, "I'll wait for you in front."
Xu Jin turned a corner and saw Zheng Yubai looking at her worriedly. She smiled and said, "It hurts a little, so I'm walking slowly."
"You have to be careful. It's windy outside, so don't go on deck." Zheng Yubai said with concern.
Xu Jin nodded, and in a manner that was inconsistent with her personality, she let Zheng Yubai support her and went back to her room.
"There are obviously more bodyguards on the ship today. You must be careful these days." Zheng Yubai returned to the room and opened the curtains to look outside. There were dozens of black-clad bodyguards on the deck. They all had grim faces and were obviously tense and nervous.
From the window, one could see the deck where V was thrown into the sea yesterday. The vomit had been cleaned up long ago, as if nothing had ever happened. Only a few patrolling bodyguards would occasionally stop and whisper a few words.
Xu Jin also came to the window and looked out with Zheng Yubai. They both knew that once their identities were exposed, it would be difficult for them to escape from the sea.
"Zheng Yubai, I have something here. I wonder if you can keep it for me for a few days?" Xu Jin suddenly said.
"What is it?" Zheng Yubai asked.
Xu Jin walked to the closet and said, "Take down the mirror. The screws are inside."
Zheng Yubai was stunned for a moment, then went over to open the wardrobe, unscrewed the screws on the inside, and then removed the lining behind the mirror.
After removing the backing plate, Zheng Yubai immediately understood. There was something wrapped in a thin layer of satin between the backing plate and the mirror.
"What is this?" Zheng Yubai took out the bag and spread it flat on the table at Xu Jin's signal.
"You'll know once you open it. Remember to be gentle." Xu Jin said in a low voice.
Zheng Yubai slowly opened the silk bag. Although he was mentally prepared, he couldn't help but exclaim in amazement when he really saw the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" lying quietly in the silk bag.
Some things cannot be measured with money, such as this long scroll in front of us. Along the River During the Qingming Festival is not only a priceless treasure in art, but also has extraordinary academic value. It is an important historical material for future generations to understand the lives of ordinary people in the Song Dynasty. When he was still in college, Zheng Yubai visited the museum and looked at the replica of this painting for a long time. He still can't forget the shocking feeling when he first saw this painting.
At this moment, this famous painting was right in front of him, giving Zheng Yubai a completely different feeling. He reached out and touched it, as if he could blend into that period of history, feeling a sense of awakening from a thousand-year dream. (To be continued)