778: Chapter 778 [The Red Packet Must Not Be Less Than One Hundred Billion] 778: Chapter 778 [The Red Packet Must Not Be Less Than One Hundred Billion] “Haha, Gambling King, I’m quite looking forward to Le Xunyuan’s nephew’s stunning performance!” Li Qiuming said with a feigned smile.
Without responding to Li Qiuming, the Gambling King, Ximen Qian, swiftly changed the subject, “This year is a bit regrettable; many old friends are absent.
The Gambling King competition four years ago was so fierce.
A bunch of old guys fought viciously among themselves—thrilling and exciting.
Even when the winner was determined, everyone shook hands in the end.
Times have really changed!”
The Gambling King’s meaning was clear: in past tournaments, the competitors were mostly veterans, and the absence of these long-established experts this year implied that some might be manipulating things behind the scenes.
“Haha, indeed.
But I guess that group of old friends probably knows they can’t win against you, Gambling King, and don’t have the face to show up at the competition anymore,” Li Qiuming chuckled.
“Ah, but seeing the young people so vigorous and lively fills me with real happiness,” the Gambling King said lightly.
Li Qiuming agreed, “That’s right, after all, the future belongs to the youth.”
In the second round, ‘Ghost Eye’ Fang Xuan and ‘Spirit Hand’ Zhong Yan showed no mercy, directly crushing their opponents with an overwhelming force that left everyone in awe and thoroughly satisfied their desire for excitement.
“I hereby announce that the winners are the two gambling experts from the Li Family; therefore, there will not be a third round.
In one hour we will proceed directly to the final showdown with the Gambling King!”
“Congratulations, Mr.
Li…”
“Gambling King, you’re in danger this year!”
…
Such comments filled the entire hall, but neither Li Qiuming’s nor the Gambling King’s faces showed any ripple of emotion.
Since the final showdown was an hour away, many people left the hall to enjoy themselves elsewhere on the cruise ship.
Ye Chenfeng balanced a glass of red wine in his left hand and leisurely wrapped his right arm around Chu Qingxue’s slender waist.
This caused waves of envy from onlookers.
Many were shocked by Chu Qingxue’s beauty, and seeing Li Tianyuan, Guo Feng, and others orbiting the pair, people were speculating about Ye Chenfeng and Chu Qingxue’s identities.
“I wonder when we can drink the wedding toast for Young Master Ye and Miss Chu?” Li Tianyuan, unlike the spoiled young man he used to be, now presented himself in a brand-new light—dashing, composed, and cool-headed.
Chu Qingxue smiled, “Soon.
Once this year’s troublesome matters are settled, we should probably marry at the beginning of next year.”
“Thump!”
Ye Chenfeng’s heart seemed to have been heavily struck, and his body trembled.
He knew Chu Qingxue wasn’t joking; she was serious!
“Then I will pre-emptively congratulate Young Master Ye and Miss Chu.
Even if you don’t invite me, I will still come to claim a wedding drink!” Li Tianyuan laughed.
“You won’t be let in unless your red envelope has no less than a hundred billion!” Ye Chenfeng snorted.
“Young Master Ye, that’s way too much!”
In a certain room on the cruise ship.
“Miss Han, it has been confirmed; that man is named Ye Chenfeng, and he is with the president of Chu Corporation from Jiangnan, Chu Qingxue.
Previously, Ji Qiushui of the Ji Family had visited Jiangnan once to meet with this Ye Chenfeng and Chu Qingxue.”
Hearing this, Han Zhushang, dressed in a magnificent gown, slowly turned around: “Just as I thought, it is indeed him!”
With a slight smile on her delicate pink lips, Han Zhushang murmured, “Ye Chenfeng, we’ll be meeting again very soon.”
The ultimate showdown with the Gambling King officially began, and everyone was beside themselves with excitement.
“According to the rules, the two gambling experts from the Li Family can freely choose one among them to face the Gambling King; however, the Gambling King has stated he won’t bully the younger generation and will take turns dueling with both gambling experts, conceding that if he loses a single match, he has completely lost,” announced a staff member through a microphone.
“Now that’s what I call a real spirit of a Gambling King!”
“To become the Gambling King, his magnanimity is beyond our imagination.”
“Indeed.
He’s giving the Li Family two chances!”
…
The discussion erupted below, with many praising the Gambling King’s magnanimity.
At this moment, a representative from the Nine Dragons Society stood up.
“The Gambling King’s spirit is truly admirable, but I heard that the Gambling King has a protégé, Le Xunyuan, who has mastered all his teachings, even surpassing the master.
While the Gambling King’s prowess remains, it is essential to give the youth more opportunities.
Tonight’s competition will show that it is the era of the young.
Even if the Gambling King steps aside, these young people still wouldn’t be a match for him.
Therefore, I propose that Le Xunyuan take the Gambling King’s place in the battle!” suggested the representative of the Nine Dragons Society.
“Wow!”
Instantly, the crowd below burst into discussion.
“The fox’s tail is revealed now, isn’t it?
Li Qiuming and the Nine Dragons Society are in cahoots,” Ximen Leiting said indignantly.
However, Guo Feng remained calm, “Although it was only a few sentences, they have put the master in a dilemma.
If he disagrees, he’ll definitely be ridiculed for bullying the younger generation.
But if he agrees, he’ll fall into their trap.”
Even the Notary Association, led by Mr.
Dek, faced difficulty and did not know what to do.
“How about this?
Let each member of the Notary Association vote to decide whether the Gambling King or his protégé will fight?” Li Qiuming proposed at this time.
“I agree!”
“I also agree!”
Many people found Li Qiuming’s proposal feasible.
At this time, Li Qiuming turned to the Gambling King, Ximen Qian, “What do you think, Gambling King?”
Ximen Qian glanced at his protégé, Le Xunyuan, and nodded heavily, “I agree too!”
The Notary Association’s vote was immediately held, and the result was as expected.
Those in favor of Le Xunyuan fighting accounted for sixty percent, surpassing the votes for the Gambling King.
In the end, it was decided that Le Xunyuan would fight!
“For the sake of fairness, I’ll send only one person to the field as well!
Fang Xuan of Ghost Eyes!” said Li Qiuming, having achieved his goal.
Le Xunyuan, with sparkling eyes, approached the Gambling King, assuring, “Master, just leave it to me.
Let me show you the progress I’ve made these past two years and submit a satisfactory answer for the Thousand-Door clan.”
The Gambling King’s expression remained calm as he said listlessly, “Victory and defeat are common in the art of war.
Just do your best!”
On the other side.
“Young Master Ye, Le Xunyuan has already represented the Gambling King.
We’ve already won!” The middle-aged man was beaming with joy.
No sooner had he finished speaking than a figure suddenly popped up on the computer screen, rushing towards the VIP seats.
At the same time, a small white object was seen flying out of the computer screen from inside out.
Then, the computer screen plunged into darkness, as if the camera had been blocked by something.
“What’s going on?” That person called Young Master Ye was dumbfounded.
….
In the hall, Ye Chenfeng unexpectedly stood up and then flicked the chewing gum from his mouth towards a certain spot.
“Let me enter the competition, Master!”
Ye Chenfeng ran to the Gambling King and astonishingly made such a request.
With a statement that shocked everyone, Ye Chenfeng’s words once again caused an uproar in the audience.
Could it be that there was a third protégé?