A watch studded with broken diamonds lies quietly in a blue velvet box, with a mysterious star map on the dial and bright light.
At a glance, it looks like a Milky Way across the deep night sky, quiet and splendid.
Lu Huaiyu was very familiar with this watch, but at this moment, he was staring at the screen, fixed his eyes on the watch, and doubted his eyes for the first time.
But no matter how he looked at it, the watch was still as it was in his memory, so clear and clear that it couldn't be mistaken.
There was a long blank in his mind, but there seemed to be countless pictures emerging one after another, and those tiny voices gathered together and gradually roared in his ears.
—The night in Liland in August is very beautiful.
- Then, tonight, shall we have a good chat
—Second brother, isn’t it interesting to be a creditor
…
—Three years is quite a long time. After repaying this sum, there will be no debts to urge in the future. It feels... quite a pity.
—Speaking of which, he owed this debt because he had too much confidence in his own intelligence.
—He's fishing for me.
No, she was catching me.
…
Lu Huai's throat was dry, his whole body was stiff, his fingers curled up slightly, but he felt that his fingertips were cold.
Scenes of the past are clearly played back in front of the eyes, interlaced with the silently placed and flickering Milky Way night on the front screen.
All the sudden impact was too great, and the guess that emerged in his mind was extremely absurd, almost making him dazzled, like falling into a dream.
Only the beating heart in his chest kept reminding him—
yes.
That guess is indeed true!
Even if he had never had such a fantasy before, but today, the facts are in front of him, and he can't help but believe it.
Gambler…
That's her!
Three years ago, it was she who was tricked by him and owed a huge debt.
Last month, at the horse race, it was she who was beaten by him with the result of betting on all positions.
Tonight, it was her who won the double bet by him again.
…
Fei Qingyuan looked at the watch, feeling vaguely familiar, and murmured in a low voice:
"Night of the Milky Way? I seem to have heard it somewhere..."
He subconsciously looked back at Lu Huaiyu, wanting to ask his opinion again:
"Then look at this gamble, is it still—"
Before he finished speaking, Fei Qingyuan realized that there seemed to be something wrong with Lu Huai at this time.
He hesitated for a moment:
"... What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"
He had never seen such a look on this face.
Although it was not obvious, he was keenly aware of the subtle changes in Lu Huai and the atmosphere around him.
This voice finally brought Lu Huaiyu back to his senses.
His Adam's apple rolled, his lips moved slightly, and the moment he opened his mouth, his voice was already slightly tense and hoarse.
"… continue."
He said, walked back with long legs again, and sat down on the chair in front of the screen.
But different from the lazy and idle posture before, this time he was obviously quite tense.
Fei Qingyuan saw that he didn't seem to be in a good condition, so he asked after deliberation:
"This... Actually, you can refuse, after all, you should be the banker in the next game. Besides, since Gambler has already lost to you to double the bet, then even—"
Lu Huai and his eyebrows jumped fiercely.
He closed his eyes and said firmly:
"I said, go ahead."
…
The J of Spades room.
Ever since Wen Xiao saw Shen Li take out the piece of Milky Way Night, he was completely dumbfounded.
Of course he knew what it was.
- Last August, at the Hong Kong City Auction, the second young master of the Lu family bought a watch at a sky-high price of 170 million and gave it to Shen Li in public.
The significance of that watch to the two of them is self-evident.
But now, Shen Li actually took out this watch and made a bet for the last game!
How much did she care about that watch
Not to mention that she holds a lot of assets in her hands, the debt tonight will not put her in the same situation as three years ago, even if she really has nothing, she will not take it away easily Come out and put it on the table.
unless…
unless!
He opened his mouth and managed to find his own voice:
"... Saint... is Lu Huaiyu?!"
There is no other explanation than this!
Shen Li looked at the screen, and when she heard his words, she didn't answer directly, she only tilted her head slightly, and the corners of her lips curved.
"The last round, here we come."
…
Lobby.
Just when everyone thought the game was over, Xie Zhen, who was about to get up and leave, suddenly stopped, with a look of astonishment across his face.
But he was a professional after all, and quickly adjusted the expression on his face.
So, he sat down again and looked at Emil.
"Monsieur Saint chooses—follow."
Everyone was stunned: Is this the meaning of agreeing to have another game with Gambler
"Isn't it? Do you want to continue?"
"What is Gambler thinking? He lost to Saint both times. Even if he does it again, there should be no chance of winning, right?"
"However, that watch seems to be quite expensive... Perhaps Saint has also taken a fancy to it and wants to keep it in his pocket?"
"Galaxy Night...I always feel like I've heard it somewhere..."
All kinds of discussions were intertwined, perhaps because Gambler had already lost all his chips, but he still did not give up. He chose to use his own things as a mortgage bet to continue this bet. Everyone's enthusiasm was obviously stronger than before, and the atmosphere was also more enthusiastic.
Amidst the din, Xie Zhen pushed all the chips in front of him according to the instructions heard in the headset.
"Mr. Saint chose to go all-in."
This move caught many people by surprise.
All in
This doesn't seem to be Saint's style!
The croupier in charge of dealing the cards was also obviously shocked, and asked again:
"sure?"
Xie Zhen nodded:
"Sure."
The croupier shrugged: "OK."
Many gasped.
You know, Saint's winning chip is already more than Gambler's entire bet before.
If he wins, he won't say anything, but if he loses...all of these are equivalent to being in vain!
The croupier prepares to deal the cards.
However, Xie Zhen didn't know what he heard again, his expression changed again, and he stopped him:
"Just a moment, please. Mr. Saint's bet has not yet been placed."
Everyone present, including the croupier, was stunned for a moment.
Haven't finished betting yet? What does it mean
These chips are already the biggest bet tonight!
The question was quickly answered as another waiter approached.
He stood beside Xie Zhen, bent slightly, holding a silver tray in his hand.
Xie Zhen glanced at the things in the tray, took a light breath, and said:
"Monsieur Saint ups the ante: a Paul Newman Daytona, and..."
He put the watch on the gaming table, followed by a glass of peach juice, and under the glass—
A poker room card.
Everyone was silent.
Xie Zhen raised his eyes and said:
"This round, Mr. Saint sits on the bank, please."
good night~
(end of this chapter)