All eyes were on Chen Fan, anticipating the spectacle.
Chen Fan had already taken a seat at the dice table, his expression calm.
"Ten billion. Where did this celestial being come from? I've never seen anyone like him!"
"Indeed, one cannot judge a book by its cover. Judging by his attire, he doesn't stand out much, yet he's here to make a scene with ten billion."
"This commotion is likely to shake the entire city."
"How could the Silver City Club offend such a person?"
Amidst the murmurs, Chen Fan cast a cold glance at Xiang Ling.
The woman smiled obsequiously and said, "Mr. Chen, please wait a moment."
As she finished speaking, several people emerged from a side corridor, with security guards clearing the crowd ahead.
The two leading figures were a stunning woman in her mid-to-late twenties, dressed in a black dress, exuding allure, and a chubby boy of fifteen or sixteen.
Behind them, several elegantly dressed socialites accompanied them.
"Is that Young Master Yuan? And who is this lady?"
"If you know Young Master Yuan, how could you not know the Yuan family's eldest daughter, Yuan Fangfei?"
"The rumors are true. The Yuan family from Jiangbei has arrived at the Silver City Club. I've never had the chance to meet them, and now I see them because of this."
"Hello, I am Yuan Fangfei of Jiangbei."
The woman approached the table, placed her hand on its edge, and leaned towards Chen Fan, smiling charmingly. "This is my brother, Yuan Zijie."
Chen Fan glanced at Yuan Fangfei, his expression impassive, and asked, "What is it?"
"Mr. Chen, how about we move to the VIP lounge?"
Yuan Fangfei smiled coyly.
"No need."
Chen Fan's reply was a mere two words, his tone indifferent.
Yuan Fangfei's expression flickered slightly.
She was the eldest daughter of the Yuan family and a prominent socialite in the Jiangbei business circle. No one had ever dared to disregard her.
After all, her exquisite beauty and voluptuous figure were an unspoken asset, coupled with her unignorable family background, which allowed her to navigate among all sorts of successful men, few of whom could resist her charm.
"Mr. Chen, this place is crowded and conspicuous, not suitable for a bet of this magnitude. I still suggest you find another venue!"
Yuan Fangfei felt annoyed but suppressed her anger and spoke again.
"This place is fine. It's lively enough."
Chen Fan replied indifferently.
Seeing that Chen Fan was not giving her any face, Yuan Fangfei's expression turned displeased. "It seems you're determined to cause trouble here?"
"If that's how you understand it, then you are correct!"
Chen Fan said coldly, "Stop with the nonsense. Call He Yifeng out and ask him if he dares to gamble!"
"Who dares not to gamble? I'm afraid you're the one who can't afford to lose!"
Yuan Fangfei responded almost instinctively.
"Then what are you waiting for?"
Chen Fan spoke carelessly, as if ten billion was nothing to him.
"You surnamed Chen, you're quite arrogant, daring to disrespect our Yuan family?"
Yuan Zijie, who had been impatient, leaned over and said, "Believe it or not, you won't just lose this ten billion, you won't even walk out of the Silver City Club tonight!"
Chen Fan said indifferently, "Too much nonsense!"
The onlookers stared at Chen Fan with surprise.
The fact that he had staked ten billion and dared to disrespect them made many speculate about Chen Fan's background.
"Hmm, this person looks a bit familiar. I think I've seen him somewhere before!"
"Who is he? Someone who throws around ten billion must have an unusual background, right?"
"I remember now, the Su family... He's the son-in-law of the Su family. I saw him once at a Su family banquet. His status in the Su family was said to be lower than that of a dog."
"The Su family's son-in-law? I've heard of him. They say he was kicked out by the Su family, and his wife remarried the eldest son of the Jiang family. The wedding ceremony held not long ago was quite a joke. But this is too unbelievable, a good-for-nothing son-in-law casually taking out ten billion?"
Someone recognized Chen Fan, but was even more shocked, finding it incredible.
Ten billion in cash—even selling the entire Su family wouldn't yield a tenth of that amount.
And for a son-in-law who was kicked out by the Su family to produce ten billion for a gamble was utterly preposterous, too fantastical.
"He has a Purple Gold Dragon Card!" someone said.
"A Purple Gold Dragon Card, a VIP bank card with unlimited credit. Did this guy find it?"
"Yes, it must be like that. This Su family son-in-law found a Purple Gold Dragon Card. Tsk tsk, instead of keeping a low profile and making a fortune, he's using it for a ten billion gamble. His brain must be waterlogged!"
Amidst the discussions, many revealed a look of sudden realization.
They marveled at Chen Fan's luck, and their eyes were filled with disdain and contempt.
"Fine, it's just ten billion. Let's see how arrogant you are when you lose!"
Yuan Zijie slammed the table and said with a cold smile.
He had also overheard the gossip, and his earlier apprehension about Chen Fan's identity vanished.
He even saw this as an opportunity.
This was ten billion. The club had gambling experts hired by China Gold on duty. If they won this round, he would get a substantial cut of the ten billion.
This was ten billion. Even though the Yuan family of Jiangbei was a powerful and wealthy clan, they couldn't just casually produce such a sum of cash.
"Go and invite Mr. Yang!" Yuan Zijie said with a cold smile, instructing a bodyguard behind him.
Soon, several more people entered the hall.
The one in the center was slender, around fifty years old, dressed in a Tang suit.
Beside him stood a man in a suit, a young man in his early twenties.
"Here comes Mr. He of Silver City. I knew he wouldn't stay out of such a big event."
"Mr. Yang is going to make a personal appearance today. His gambling skills are second to none in Southeast Asia. It seems we're in for a treat!"
He Yifeng's gaze was grim, but he waved to the guests around him.
As for Mr. Yang, his expression was calm and steady, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
"Mr. He, since a fool has sent ten billion for us to spend, let's not refuse it!"
Yuan Fangfei approached He Yifeng, linked her arm through his, and gave him a seductive glance, smiling.
"Miss, I'm afraid this ten billion won't be easy to win."
He Yifeng stared at Chen Fan and said.
"What are you afraid of, Mr. He? Our Yuan family will take responsibility for any issues."
Yuan Fangfei replied meaningfully, leaning close to He Yifeng's ear and whispering a few words.
He Yifeng nodded, but his gaze remained fixed on Chen Fan.
Fifteen years had passed. His youthful face was long gone. He didn't recognize Chen Fan, and Chen Fan didn't recognize him.
He approached Chen Fan and said, "Chen Fan, after all we've been through, why do you need to do this?"
"Been through?"
Chen Fan fiddled with the chips and said, "If you still remember what happened back then, and haven't forgotten your despair at that time, would you have done those insane things?"
"If I didn't do it, someone else would have!"
He Yifeng's eyes were cold. After answering, he immediately changed the subject and said, "Chen Fan, are you sure about this gamble?"
"The chips are all here!" Chen Fan pushed the chip tray forward, his face expressionless.
"Betting on high or low?"
Chen Fan tapped the table lightly, too lazy to answer.
"Mr. Yang?"
Seeing Chen Fan's expression, He Yifeng turned to Mr. Yang with a questioning look.
"If Heaven offers a gift, and you refuse it, you court disaster!"
Mr. Yang, with a southern coastal accent, said, "For a high or low bet, each side shakes the dice once, and we settle it in one go!"
"Chen Fan, how about it?"
He Yifeng asked in a deep voice.
"Can do!"
Chen Fan said casually.
"Very good!"
He Yifeng spoke sternly, a chilling aura emanating from him, his tone menacing:
"Chen Fan, since you've delivered ten billion to our doorstep, I'll oblige you and take it. For the sake of our past acquaintance, I won't take your life. However, I will make you crawl away from Silver City!"
Chen Fan remained slumped in his seat, his tone casual, but his words sent a shiver down the spines of all the onlookers.
"Ten billion. Not a single penny less, or your lives will be forfeit!"
Everyone knew Chen Fan was here with ill intentions, but they hadn't expected him to be so ruthless.
Although the Ginza Club was a den of luxury that raked in fortunes daily, it clearly couldn't produce ten billion in cash on the spot.
However, where did this son-in-law, kicked out by the Su family, get the confidence to win? What gave him the right to utter such threats?
After the initial shock, many burst into laughter, looking at Chen Fan as if he were a complete fool and a lunatic!