As Liu Sandao was about to leave, he suddenly sensed danger to Bai Suxiang and turned back to the private room of the card and dice hall.
At this moment, the owner of the card and dice hall was staring at Bai Suxiang with a dazed expression, slowly moving his wine glass towards her.
A hand crept onto her shoulder.
"Ah!"
Bai Suxiang suddenly came to her senses and instinctively leaned to the side. The water cup she had picked up at some point now shook violently.
This was why Liu Sandao felt that Bai Suxiang was in danger.
"Don't be afraid, I just wanted to have a drink with you."
The boss gently comforted Bai Suxiang.
"I! I really can't drink, really, I have... water here, I'll drink water!"
Bai Suxiang refused, but the boss didn't seem to stop getting closer.
He slowly shifted his position, moving towards Bai Suxiang. Bai Suxiang instinctively moved aside, but she had already retreated to the edge and had nowhere else to go.
The boss knew that the time was right. Women were easier to get when they were half-pushed, half-willing.
He became bolder, put down his wine glass, and leaned in with his whole body.
"Clang!"
He didn't place the wine glass steadily. His eyes went black, and he fell under the sofa. The spilled red wine splashed all over his head.
"Ah!"
Bai Suxiang, startled, stood up. She had thought she was going to be in trouble and was preparing to splash him with water, but who knew he would fall down for no reason?
The scene was incredibly awkward, and the card and dice hall owner wished he could disappear into the ground.
Losing face in front of a woman was a cardinal sin in pursuing one.
"Sister Mei, something happened to Sister Mei, I'll go see!"
Just then, Bai Suxiang saw Qian Shumei inside getting angry and took the opportunity to say.
The card and dice hall owner didn't say anything. Bai Suxiang put down her water cup and ran out of the private room.
As soon as Liu Sandao returned to the card and dice hall, he saw that guy plotting something, so he gave him a small lesson.
As soon as Bai Suxiang came out, she saw Liu Sandao and hurriedly said, "Something happened to Sister Mei!"
In reality, it wasn't a big deal.
Qian Shumei had just lost the money she had borrowed again.
It was normal to see her throwing a tantrum. That was the money she was eager to win back, and now she hadn't won any money and had lost more.
Seeing her so sad, Bai Suxiang could only go up and comfort her.
This was how it was in such places; if you lost, you'd act like you were dying, and no one would care.
Liu Sandao, standing behind Bai Suxiang, turned and smiled coldly at the glass that allowed him to peek inside.
At this moment, the card and dice hall owner was staring at the glass in front of them and cursing with annoyance, "Damn it, I will have you!"
Seeing Bai Suxiang comforting Qian Shumei, he had a sudden idea and immediately shouted towards the door, "Someone!"
Bai Suxiang could only persuade Qian Shumei to leave temporarily, perhaps it would make her feel better.
Just as they were about to leave, someone arrived at the door and shouted, "Qian Shumei, the boss wants to see you!"
Qian Shumei was a little nervous. The money was gone, would they demand repayment so soon?
"What is it?"
Bai Suxiang asked.
"It's none of your business, the boss just wants to chat with her."
The person said, extending a hand to block Liu Sandao and Bai Suxiang.
"This..."
Qian Shumei's eyes were a little flustered, and her hands trembled slightly, "What... what do they want me for?"
"You'll know when you go!"
The person spoke impolitely and pulled Qian Shumei hard.
Qian Shumei stumbled into the private room but did not fall.
Not feeling any change in the Fortune Manual, Liu Sandao could only wait patiently with Bai Suxiang for Qian Shumei to come out.
The two spirits were not in the card and dice hall at the moment, so Qian Shumei should not be in danger.
As expected, a moment later, Qian Shumei came out.
She was no longer as nervous as when she entered, and her expression had relaxed, though she still looked a bit dejected.
"Sister Mei, how was it? Did they do anything to you!"
"It's fine, it's fine, it's mainly about arranging the repayment of the money, it's fine! The boss here is a good person!"
Qian Shumei said calmly.
"It's good that you're alright, let's leave here first." Bai Suxiang, seeing she was fine, stepped forward to pull her away.
The three of them left the card and dice hall, and it was already midnight.
This Wukui City was different from Sandong City. The biggest difference was that this seemed to be a city that never slept. Restaurants were open all night, especially some barbecue stalls, which were brightly lit.
Especially on the streets, many shops had tables set up outside.
"Xiao Xiang!"
Qian Shumei called out softly, not directly saying what she wanted to do. She was waiting for Bai Suxiang's response.
"What is it, Sister Mei?"
"Hmm," Qian Shumei hesitated, bit her lip, and seeing Bai Suxiang looking at her anxiously, she finally said, "I'm a bit hungry. Do you still have money? Can you get some food?"
"Okay, what do you want to eat? Let's go get some!"
Bai Suxiang readily agreed.
Although gamblers were detestable, they were still human. Only by helping her change could she be saved. She had just lost money today, and it would be useless to persuade her not to gamble. She had to wait until she calmed down to patiently advise her.
But before doing any of that, she had to maintain a good relationship with her.
"No, no, no, let's bring it to your room to eat. What do you think? I'm a bit down today and really want to drink. Can you accompany me for a couple of drinks?"
Qian Shumei said dejectedly.
Bai Suxiang understood her feelings and nodded.
After buying the food, the three of them carried the bags and headed towards the Good Luck Hotel.
The Good Luck Hotel tonight was different from usual; it seemed to have more guests.
There were lights on in several rooms in this courtyard.
Liu Sandao was wondering when old Jia saw them returning and came out to greet them enthusiastically.
"Oh, Old Qian, what wind blew you here!"
"What other wind could it be, I'm here to get some cups from you!"
Qian Shumei said, pulling Old Jia into the gatehouse with her hand, then turned back and said, "Xiao Xiang, you two go back to the room first. I'll get some cups and be right over!"
Old Jia smiled and said nothing more.
Liu Sandao carried the things they bought into Bai Suxiang's room.
As soon as Bai Suxiang entered, Liu Sandao said, "Something feels strange here today. Accompany her for a drink later, but don't drink too much. I'm not used to drinking with women, so I won't join."
Bai Suxiang glared at him and said irritably, "Okay! A grown man is not as capable as me, a mere girl."
Liu Sandao snorted, shook his head helplessly, and immediately returned to his own room.
About ten minutes later, Qian Shumei walked from the gatehouse towards Bai Suxiang's room.
From the window, Qian Shumei's laughter could be heard. She seemed to be no longer sad.
Liu Sandao took this opportunity to study the Fortune Manual, looking for information about Qian Shumei...
"Knock, knock, knock! Knock, knock, knock!"