Lin Feng ignored Zheng Yiyi and bent down to collect the chips from the poker table. With ten players, each contributing 1,200, Lin Feng's chip count instantly rose to 12,000.

"Shall we continue?" Lin Feng asked cheerfully after collecting the chips.

No one responded. The others at the poker table turned their attention to Song Cai, waiting for his reaction.

"Playing tricks, just sneaking a peek at the bottom of the deck while Wu Jun was dealing. You really think you're a God of gambling! A round is only over a thousand; I can play with you all night!" Song Cai, after mulling it over, finally found a reason to convince himself. "Wu Jun, next time you deal, don't pick them up. Keep them on the table and deal them flat against it!"

"Hmm, I won't let him get a sneak peek again!" Wu Jun nodded.

Hearing Song Cai's words, the others at the poker table were skeptical. However, they were all just playing along. If Song Cai wanted to continue, they had no choice but to oblige and save his face.

The next dozen or so rounds were almost a repeat of the previous two. When Lin Feng anticipated a loss, he would fold regardless of how good his cards were, especially if someone else made a heavy bet. This left the player with the best hand unable to capitalize. Conversely, when Lin Feng held the best hand, he started to raise.

By the time everyone at the table generally assumed Lin Feng was sure to win whenever he raised, he had already taken control of the game. He could raise at any time to scare off some opponents, thereby influencing the final outcome.

An hour later, Lin Feng's chips had grown to over 200,000.

Fuck, I haven't just handed Lin Feng a million in advance, have I? Song Cai's face turned pale. He had already figured it out: Lin Feng had to be a master gambler. Inviting him to play cards was like shooting himself in the foot; he had brought this upon himself.

Meanwhile, Wu Jun, the dealer, was sweating buckets. He considered himself very loyal to Song Cai and wouldn't help Lin Feng cheat. Besides, even if he wanted to, he lacked the skill. But with Lin Feng winning so consistently, there was no guarantee Song Cai wouldn't grow suspicious of him.

"Young Master Song, we still have arrangements on Gyro Mountain tonight. It's about time, isn't it?" Wu Jun whispered to Song Cai, hoping to give him a way to bow out gracefully and call it quits.

"Alright, you take care of it!" Song Cai was quite pleased with Wu Jun's performance. His old classmate truly had a keen eye, even knowing how to help him save face. Without even a word of farewell, he simply stood up and walked away.

"Sorry, everyone! Young Master Song has a heavy schedule tonight and can't stay long. He's already paid for the hall, so if you want to continue playing, please do!" Wu Jun announced loudly while helping Song Cai collect his chips.

Hearing that Song Cai was leaving, the other classmates who were playing along couldn't help but breathe a collective sigh of relief. This kind of poker game had become too uncomfortable. Losing money was a minor issue; the real problem was that Lin Feng had taken complete control of the game's rhythm, making it incredibly difficult to keep Song Cai happy!

In fact, most of the chips Lin Feng had won came from Song Cai.

Song Cai didn't care about the outcome. As long as Lin Feng bet, he would follow, even raising erratically. Consequently, he suffered the heaviest losses. It's easy to imagine his mood wasn't pleasant, and as a result, those old classmates who had hoped to make a good impression at the poker table were destined for a tragic outcome!

"So, we're not playing anymore? What a drag! I haven't won nearly enough yet!" Lin Feng lamented, in a tone practically begging for a beating, completely ignoring the murderous glares directed his way.

"Lin Feng, how are you so skilled?" Tang Rou, sitting beside him, no longer looked tense; her face was now alight with excitement.

The Tang Family discipline was strict, and as an Obedient Girl, Tang Rou had never had the chance to personally witness the high-stakes thrill of a gambling den. Seeing Lin Feng effortlessly dominate and feeling the vicarious pleasure of winning, Tang Rou couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.

Tang Rou's question was one that others also wanted to know the answer to, especially Wu Jun and Zheng Yiyi. The two of them almost instantly pricked up their ears, eager to hear Lin Feng's response.

Am I skilled? Remembering the card order? That's just average, I guess! At best, I can bully these Rookies who don't know any tricks. Compared to true gambling masters who can swap cards right under your nose, I'm still leagues behind!

Lin Feng had initially planned to admit he could remember the card order. But then, noticing Wu Jun listening intently and recalling how he had deliberately withheld his chips earlier, a malicious idea sparked in his mind.

"Tang Rou, actually, it's not me who's amazing!" Lin Feng shook his head and gave Tang Rou a knowing glance. As Tang Rou watched in confusion, he picked up a hundred-dollar chip from the poker table and shoved it into Wu Jun's hand. "It's the dealer who's truly amazing! Thanks, Wu Jun! I owe you one for this. If you ever need help in the future, I'll definitely do what I can!"

Wu Jun's face instantly turned ashen, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead. He stammered, "I... I... You... You're screwing me over!"

"OH!" Lin Feng slapped his forehead dramatically and waved his hand with feigned embarrassment. "My bad, I forgot we're not supposed to talk about this! Everyone, please don't take it to heart. It's not true; Wu Jun dealt fairly. I don't even know him..."

Could you be any more fake?! His acting is terrible! The onlookers stared at Lin Feng, speechless. However, once they recovered, they couldn't help but wonder. Lin Feng knew the bottom card every time without even looking. Could Wu Jun have really done something?

Suspicion is a peculiar thing; once it takes root, it's hard to dispel. Besides, even if Wu Jun wasn't Lin Feng's inside man, he was the one dealing. Since Lin Feng had won so many times under his deal, Wu Jun had to bear some responsibility, right?

"Young Master Song, I... I really didn't do it! And I... I didn't know Lin Feng before..." Wu Jun ran to Song Cai and explained laboriously.

Song Cai waved his hand impatiently at Wu Jun, not even bothering to speak. Deep down, I still believe Wu Jun didn't betray me. But after what Lin Feng said, a knot of doubt has formed. Wu Jun, even if you're not Lin Feng's accomplice, you still caused me to lose over a hundred thousand. I'm already giving our old classmates face by not holding you responsible. What more do you want?

Seeing all his painstaking efforts—humbly sucking up to Song Cai—end this way because of a single sentence from Lin Feng, Wu Jun felt deeply aggrieved.

"Young Master Song, do you not believe me?" Wu Jun raised his voice, staring at Song Cai as he asked.

If it weren't for my family's factories needing to use the Song family's channels, would I need to suck up to you? Dissatisfaction towards Song Cai welled up in Wu Jun's heart. Naturally, the respect vanished from his face, and his gaze towards Song Cai was even tinged with resentment and displeasure.

"So what if I believe you? So what if I don't? You're just being a nuisance!" Song Cai didn't even glance at Wu Jun, his face etched with disgust.

Wu Jun said no more and walked out sullenly.

"Oh, breaking up already? Relationships are so fragile..." Lin Feng commented with schadenfreude, earning a speechless look from Tang Rou. How can you say two men are 'breaking up'?!

BANG!

Before Wu Jun even reached the entrance, the hall door was suddenly kicked open. Two burly men strode in, dragging a woman with disheveled hair. One of them announced arrogantly, "This is the room, right? Damn woman, you dared to dirty my Armani! If your man doesn't have the money to compensate me, you're dead!"

The disheveled woman being dragged in was none other than Liu Yan, whom Lin Feng had briefly seen downstairs.

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