Chapter 33

"Ah?" He Liang was somewhat incredulous.

Qin Sanshun said, "That's no longer within the realm of gambling, but another category of people, known as martial artists!"

"Martial artists?" He Liang was taken aback.

Qin Sanshun nodded, "Yes, I've met a few martial artists before. These people are all trained in martial arts, possessing bodies and strength far superior to ordinary people. Some of the stronger ones are considered national treasures, far more powerful and influential than us gamblers who operate in the shadows."

"A single playing card could explode my gun and even break one of my fingers. That person should be a very strong martial artist, right?" He Liang said.

Qin Sanshun replied, "Perhaps. I have a friend who is a powerful martial artist. I once saw him catch a bullet with his bare hands."

"Catch a bullet with bare hands?" He Liang was somewhat stunned.

Qin Sanshun stood up, a slight curve forming on his wrinkled lips, "I, Qin Sanshun, have been in retirement for three years. It seems it's time for me to go out and take a look around!"

A hint of surprise flashed in He Liang's eyes, "Master, do you mean you're going to come out of retirement to deal with that person?"

Qin Sanshun nodded slightly, "Didn't you come to me to seek revenge?"

A hint of embarrassment flashed across He Liang's face, because that was indeed what he had in mind, "But Master, didn't you just say that person might be a gambling god? Why...?"

Qin Sanshun gently raised his hand, "I just said it's possible, but the probability is very low. How could a gambling god, with such high status, appear in such a place and stoop to gamble with you? That person is likely a new rising star in the gambling world. In the past three years, I have been refining my gambling skills, and my proficiency in sleight of hand has reached a new level. If he is indeed a gambling god, I would like to challenge him. If not, I'll take the opportunity to avenge you. My disciple, even if he's just a stray cat or dog, is not someone to be bullied easily."

"Thank you, Master!" Qin Sanshun had compared He Liang to a pig or a dog, but He Liang was not at all upset; instead, he was moved and thanked him, "Master, are we leaving now?"

He Liang was eager. His master ranked ninth on the list of gambling masters in China. After three years of seclusion, his gambling skills had undoubtedly improved to an unknown level. He had been thinking about avenging the finger that Chen Dasheng had broken for him.

Qin Sanshun waved his hand, "Not yet. According to what you said, that person is also a martial artist. Let me find my friend first."

"When will that be?" He Liang was somewhat disappointed when he heard he had to wait.

Qin Sanshun said, "From Africa to here, it will take at least ten to fifteen days!"

"Africa?" He Liang's face twitched.

Qin Sanshun smiled, "Yes, he is the top martial artist of the Elephant People in Africa. When you meet him, don't be surprised!"

"The Elephant People?"

...

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"Ring, ring, ring!"

The familiar ringtone sounded, and Chen Dasheng struggled out of bed, groggily searching for his phone on the bedside table.

Seeing the number on the old screen, Chen Dasheng cursed and hung up, then snuggled back into the covers to continue sleeping.

"Ring, ring, ring!"

Just as he was about to fall back asleep, the phone started ringing again. Chen Dasheng picked it up and saw it was the same number. He was a bit annoyed and answered the call, cursing, "Who is it? Calling so early in the morning, can't a person sleep?"

"It's me, Brother Sheng!" After a moment of silence, a male voice came through.

"Who the hell are you?" Chen Dasheng was still groggy and couldn't recognize the voice.

"It's me, Hao!" A weak voice replied.

Chen Dasheng finally recognized the voice as Liu Hao's and cursed, "Damn, didn't I tell you not to call so early?"

Liu Hao laughed nervously, "Brother Sheng, calm down. Look at the time, it's already past eleven, almost noon. We've prepared the banquet, just waiting for you."

Chen Dasheng looked at his phone and saw it was indeed 11:30.

"I slept that long!" Chen Dasheng rubbed his eyes, pulled back the curtains, and looked at the gloomy sky. No wonder, such weather is perfect for sleeping.

"Where are you?" Chen Dasheng yawned, trying to wake himself up.

Liu Hao said, "The banquet is at the Millennium Hotel. I'll come pick you up now!"

"Okay, I'm still in bed," Chen Dasheng said and hung up.

—

"Is this girl still in bed?"

In the living room, Liu Yunshi, who usually would be sitting on the sofa watching TV, was nowhere to be seen. Chen Dasheng was puzzled and went to knock on Liu Yunshi's bedroom door.

"Little girl, the sun is already up, still in bed? Get up quickly, let's go eat!"

There was no response from inside. Chen Dasheng was puzzled and tried the doorknob. The door was unlocked and opened with a click.

A strange fragrance filled the air, and Chen Dasheng's hormones started to rise. He looked at the bed but saw no sign of Liu Yunshi.

"Where did this little girl go so early in the morning?" Chen Dasheng was puzzled and, for some reason, took out his phone and called Liu Yunshi.

—

On Xichun Road.

Three women, arm in arm, were browsing through the bustling crowd. Whenever they saw a store with a discount, their eyes would light up with excitement.

"Ring, ring, ring..."

Liu Yunshi's phone in her bag started vibrating violently. She took it out and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"Yunshi? Who's calling you?" One of the girls with a long braid, noticing Liu Yunshi's smile, asked curiously.

Liu Yunshi quickly hung up and said, "No one, just a pest!"

"Ha, Yunshi, why did you hang up? Could it be you have a boyfriend?" Another girl with a round face and a fringe giggled.

"No way!" Liu Yunshi blushed.

"Your face is red, you must have one!"

—

"Hmm? She hung up on me?" After a few beeps, the call went to busy tone, and Chen Dasheng's brows furrowed. Could something have happened to her?

Worried, Chen Dasheng immediately called back.

—

"Ring, ring, ring..."

The phone vibrated again. Liu Yunshi looked at it and saw it was Chen Dasheng. With her two friends watching her closely, she didn't know what to do.

"Answer it quickly, or he might get angry!" The girl with the long braid giggled.

"What's it got to do with you?" Liu Yunshi pouted and was about to hang up again.

"Hey, don't hang up!" The girl with the long braid, seeing Liu Yunshi's hesitation, quickly snatched the phone from her.

"Stupid Huang Ying, give it back!" Liu Yunshi, now furious, pounced on the girl with the long braid like a tigress.

"Lin Yu, help me hold her back!" Huang Ying, giggling mischievously, turned to the girl with the round face, who was already holding Liu Yunshi tightly to prevent her from grabbing the phone.

"Hmm... really a pest?"

Huang Ying looked at the phone and saw the name on the screen. She smiled mischievously and turned to Liu Yunshi, who was almost in a rage, "Little Yunshi, should I answer the pest's call?"

"Stupid Huang Ying, I hate you!"

Liu Yunshi could only helplessly watch as Huang Ying pressed the answer button.

—

"Hello?"

"Hello? Where did you go? Why didn't you answer my call?"

The call finally connected, and a female voice came through. Chen Dasheng didn't listen carefully and was about to start cursing.

"Hello? Are you Yunshi's boyfriend?" The voice on the other end paused, then came a soft voice.

"Uh!" Chen Dasheng was taken aback, realizing the voice was different. He looked at the phone, and it was indeed Liu Yunshi's number. He frowned, "Who are you?"

"My name is Huang Ying, I'm Yunshi's friend. Are you Yunshi's boyfriend? What's your name?"

"Uh!" Chen Dasheng was momentarily speechless and said, "Is she with you? Can you give her the phone? I need to talk to her!"

—

Liu Yunshi, somehow finding the strength, broke free from Lin Yu's grip and pounced on Huang Ying, snatching the phone back.

"Hey, he didn't even tell me his name!" Huang Ying was a bit upset.

"I don't care!" Liu Yunshi glared at the two girls, stomped her foot in anger, and ran to a corner of the street, blushing, and put the phone to her ear, "Hello, what do you want?"

—

Finally hearing Liu Yunshi's voice, Chen Dasheng sighed in relief, "Where did you go? I didn't see you this morning, I thought you might have been kidnapped."

"None of your business. Do I have to report everything I do to you?" Liu Yunshi was angry, not sure if it was because of last night or the current situation.

"Damn, is it that time of the month again?" Chen Dasheng was speechless, "Where are you?"

Liu Yunshi looked back at her two friends, who were staring at her, and lowered her voice, "I'm shopping with my friends. I left breakfast in the pot for you. Eat if you're hungry."

"Wow!" Chen Dasheng said helplessly, "Today, my friend has a banquet. Do you want to come?"

"What does that have to do with me?" Liu Yunshi blurted out.

Chen Dasheng's face twitched, "Forget it, keep shopping. I'll go by myself."

Chen Dasheng thought about it. Liu Hao and his group weren't good people, and it was better for Liu Yunshi not to go, to avoid any trouble. He hung up the phone.