84. God of Gamblers
“Hmm? Stand pat?”
Zhou Bin’s expression changed as he glanced at the 9 and 8 in his hand, totaling 17.
This number was already too risky, but the opponent seemed so calm—could their cards be very strong?
No… In blackjack, it’s all about psychology. Sometimes players deliberately act composed to make others fearful, causing them to keep drawing cards until they bust and lose.
So Zhou Bin hesitated for a moment before finally raising his hand. “Stand pat.”
Under the dealer’s gesture, Lin Wu Ju slowly revealed his hand, showing sixteen points.
“Haha!” Zhou Bin was immediately delighted and threw out his seventeen points.
But before his smile could fade, the dealer gently flipped over the card, revealing twenty-one.
The dealer swept everything!
Those high stacks of chips were instantly swallowed by the casino.
Zhou Bin stared blankly at his once again depleted funds, only now realizing he had lost both his winnings and his original stake.
“Sss!” Lin Wu Ju next to him turned pale, frowning deeply.
He glared fiercely at Zhou Bin, then suddenly slammed the table. “Wanna go again?!”
“This…”
The last shred of reason told Zhou Bin he should leave.
But facing Lin Wu Ju’s provocation, plus the cost he had already lost…
“As long as I win back my money, I’ll stop.” Zhou Bin muttered to himself, unable to let go of his sunk costs, and stood up. “Change chips!”
“Bro Zhou!” Wen Han pretended to dissuade him, “A little gambling is good for relaxation, we should…”
“It’s fine, just one more round and we’ll go.”
Women’s advice often only makes such proud and face-conscious men more arrogant and rebellious.
Moreover, although Zhou Bin was wealthy, he wasn’t like Qin Long, who was a mega-rich tycoon. Losing several hundred thousand in one breath made his heart bleed!
At least… he must get his capital back, he thought.
They stared at each other, and under the dealer’s gaze, sat down again with exchanged chips.
Wen Han, who knew Lin Wu Ju was acting and setting traps, smiled without saying a word, sitting comfortably aside, sipping the free drinks provided by the casino, enjoying herself.
…
Inside the casino.
In the first round, Lin Wu Ju lost thirty thousand, and Zhou Bin laughed heartily.
In the second round, Lin Wu Ju lost another twenty thousand, and Zhou Bin had already regained his vigor, shaking off his earlier slump.
Seeing the situation, Lin Wu Ju seemed unable to hold back any longer. He suddenly threw all his chips onto the table in a fit of rage. “All-in! Even if I go broke today, I must settle this with you!”
“All-in?” Zhou Bin said smugly.
The scene made him feel like the god of gambling from Hong Kong movies, so he immediately pushed all his chips forward. “All-in!”
He regretted it almost as soon as he said it, but quickly convinced himself.
He had won two rounds in a row; there was no stopping his luck!
Soon, the cards were dealt and played!
Zhou Bin confidently threw out twenty points.
Lin Wu Ju widened his eyes and suddenly threw out twenty-one points.
“Oh!” Wen Han covered her mouth in shock. “Lose… lose?!”
“What?!” Zhou Bin, who was still gloating, suddenly stood up.
Including this time… he had already lost quite a bit of his liquid assets!
A wave of regret surged through his mind, but it was regret for not winning!
On the gambling table, Lin Wu Ju smiled and gathered all the chips, preparing to leave.
But Zhou Bin, who had lost twice in a row, wouldn’t let him go.
He wasn’t like Qin Long, a wealthy heir with millions accumulated through hard work.
Now he had lost quite a bit; how could he not win it back?
At least… at least get his capital back!
“Again!” Zhou Bin suddenly stood up. “Change chips!”
“Sir,” a casino staff member approached with a smile, “you have no more money left on your card for exchange.”
“…What did you say?!”
Stunned for a moment, Zhou Bin clenched his fist and pulled out another card. “Try this one.”
“…It works.”
“Then let’s continue!” Zhou Bin’s gaze remained fixed on Lin Wu Ju.
Lin Wu Ju frowned, sighed, and sat down. “Sir, it seems you can’t afford to play anymore?”
“Can’t afford to play?!” His face changed, and he sneered, “I’m just not done yet.”
“I have an emergency now,” Lin Wu Ju shook his head. “Tomorrow, I’ll be here tomorrow. We’ll have our showdown!”
“Tomorrow?”
Zhou Bin hesitated, but Lin Wu Ju had already turned to leave.
He couldn’t do anything to stop him, so he could only watch helplessly as the other took his money away.
“I…”
The money lost in the casino amounted to at least several hundred thousand. Not getting that money back would make Zhou Bin restless.
Not to mention, he couldn’t swallow that loss!
“Tomorrow? Fine… fine! Let’s see tomorrow!”
“Bro Zhou~” Wen Han cooed, trying to persuade him, “Don’t gamble anymore, it’s not good.”
“I know you mean well,” Zhou Bin said with a grateful smile. “But don’t worry, as long as I win a few more rounds… as long as I get my capital back!”
Haha, thinking of winning back his capital after entering the casino?
Do you think those “homeless people” near the Casino City park are just ordinary folks?
Wen Han understood that Zhou Bin had unknowingly fallen into the gambling vortex, and the rest… would follow her plan!
…
After leaving the casino, Zhou Bin was gloomy.
Several hundred thousand in cash flow was practically all he had!
He harbored resentment towards Lin Wu Ju and constantly analyzed the upcoming game, pouring his entire focus into it.
Wen Han followed closely, deep in thought, then teased, “Bro Zhou, where will you stay tonight?”
“Oh!” Zhou Bin snapped back to reality. “I haven’t booked a hotel. This time, it might be… difficult to find one.”
His words and gestures were full of hints.
Wen Han’s face immediately turned red. “Naughty~! What are you thinking?!”
Zhou Bin continued sincerely, “Wen Han, why don’t we stay together? I promise I won’t do anything! I’ll respect you!”
Once in the room, would you still have a choice?
The older man revealed a confident smile, not expecting Wen Han to shake her head.
“No, it wouldn’t look good,” Wen Han said shyly, smiling. “And… maybe wait a few more days?”
“A few more days?” Zhou Bin was taken aback. “Why?”
Wen Han’s face turned even redder. “A few more days… that… will pass.”
“That?” Zhou Bin fell silent for a few seconds, then realized.
A few more days? That means… once her period is over, she would be willing…
In an instant, he grinned broadly and became excited, ready to embrace Wen Han.
Wen Han reacted swiftly, pushing his hands away. “Hey! It’s not appropriate in public.”
“So what… it’s fine!”
There was no rush.
Until she was in his grasp, whatever she said went!
The disappointment from losing at the casino vanished instantly. This night, Zhou Bin was ecstatic, imagining the beauty he would soon have in his arms, and indulged in a moment alone.
Meanwhile, back at the hotel, Wen Han entered the Recycling Station right away.
