GBP How could we possibly lose Chapter 70?
How could we possibly lose Chapter 70?
"The most valuable item in this antiques competition is a group of blood corals, valued at two million. Each side will contribute one million, and the total amount of the competition will be between two and four million."
At Hu Yaosheng's request, the Ming Dynasty Jade Pearl was removed and replaced with two basins of Blood Jade Coral, whose shimmering blood-red light drew gasps of amazement from the crowd.
"The trading hall is actually willing to use this item as a chess piece instead of auctioning it off directly. That's quite a generous move!"
"The genuine article of this thing is worth more than two million. Whoever wins will make a killing!"
"This is going a bit too far..."
Hu Yaosheng stared intently at Xiao Chen, his gaze sinister.
"The stakes are three million. Do you dare to take the bet?"
Xiao Chen remained silent for the time being.
"It's not a question of whether he dares to accept the offer."
At this moment, Xia Ruyue spoke up, "This poor wretch has always been down on his luck. It's already quite surprising that he can come up with a million today. As for three million, he doesn't have that much money at all. He doesn't even qualify to play chess."
Upon hearing this, Hu Yaosheng frowned. He hadn't considered that the other party's inability to come up with the money was a bigger problem.
If the other party can't accept the offer, it will be very difficult to regain the upper hand.
"I'll take it," Xiao Chen suddenly said.
"Can you afford it?" Hu Yaosheng asked with a doubtful look.
Xiao Chen took out a card, handed it to the host, and asked him to swipe it.
With a simple swipe of the password, three million was gone.
"Where did this abandoned child get so much money?" Xia Yuanzhi and Xia Ruyue were shocked.
They were almost fainting from anger after losing over a million. How could Xiao Chen, who was penniless before, take out three million without batting an eye?
"Okay, let's begin." Hu Yaosheng laughed.
This time, he must win!
"Hmph, no matter how much money he has, he'll definitely lose it all this time!" Xia Yuanzhi and his daughter thought gleefully.
Once the funds have been received by both parties, the host announces the start of the event.
"My God, he's already gambled millions, how come he's still as calm as a meditating monk? Does he really have the ability to see through the truth at a glance?" People were amazed by Xiao Chen's composure.
Even this time, he remained seated calmly, barely glancing at the Blood Jade Coral.
On the other hand, Xia Yuanzhi was sweating profusely as he studied Hu Yaosheng's side.
He felt deeply ashamed after making another mistake, and he spared no effort in using all his skills, eager to defeat Xiao Chen and embarrass him.
Hu Yaosheng was also feeling uneasy, and kept checking his phone.
"jingle……"
Suddenly the screen lit up; a text message had arrived.
Hu Yaosheng's face lit up with joy, and he quickly cut it open.
"The one closest to you is the real deal." That was all the text message said.
Hu Yaosheng couldn't help but laugh.
Previously, he had only received hints, and even the second hint was ambiguous. He never expected that the other party would be so straightforward this time, giving him the answer directly.
What's the point of researching this? Victory is absolutely assured!
Hu Yaosheng looked up at Xiao Chen and found that he was still sitting calmly without moving.
"Don't pretend, you'll be too embarrassed to even cry later..."
Time passed, and Xia Yuanzhi spent a long time examining the situation, wiping away sweat repeatedly, before finally making up his mind.
“This time, I think it’s real, I’m 90% sure,” he said, pointing to the pot in front of Hu Yaosheng.
Hu Yaosheng smiled, which was the same as the answer given, making him even more confident.
“I choose this one,” Hu Yaosheng said.
"I will still choose the one you didn't choose," Xiao Chen said with a faint smile.
Hu Yaosheng and Xia Yuanzhi, father and daughter, exchanged a glance, revealing a knowing expression.
They already knew the answer; it was a sure win.
Xiao Chen is destined to lose!
Once both sides have chosen, the host will announce the answer.
"Wait a minute," Hu Yaosheng suddenly said.
"I'd like to add another bet," he said with a sinister grin, staring intently at Xiao Chen. "Whoever loses will have to crawl out of here like a dog."
The people around looked at each other in bewilderment.
It seems that the young master of Baohe Group has a grudge against this young man surnamed Xiao. No wonder they've been at odds from the very beginning.
The loser has to crawl out like a dog, which is a very humiliating bet.
Regardless of who loses, they will lose their dignity and become a laughing stock.
"Mr. Xiao, this has nothing to do with the rules of this trading hall. You have the right to choose, and it's okay if you refuse," the host said to Xiao Chen.
That's what they say, but refusing in this situation would seem like a lack of guts.
"I agree." Xiao Chen glanced at the smug Hu Yaosheng and nodded.
"What's so bad about crawling like a dog?" Xia Ruyue interjected, dissatisfied. "If you lose, you'll not only have to crawl out like dogs, but you'll also have to bark like dogs!"
"Xia Ruyue, don't go too far!" Chen Shuyi trembled with anger. This Xia Ruyue was too ruthless and cruel.
"I'm asking you if you dare to bet? If you're spineless, just say you don't dare to bet." Xia Ruyue said arrogantly.
Chen Shuyi's pretty face was icy cold; she was truly disgusted and furious.
It’s so deceiving!
"Brother Xiao Chen, are you sure you can do it?" she asked Xiao Chen angrily.
"Yes." Xiao Chen nodded with a smile.
“Fine, I’ll believe you this time! I’ll bet with them!” Chen Shuyi said angrily.
"Yeah, who's afraid of who? Brother Xiao Chen, I support you!" Lin Youyou shouted as well.
Xia Ruyue repeatedly picked fights with them, and they finally couldn't take it anymore.
"Then let's bet." Xiao Chen's calm gaze sharpened for the first time, and his entire demeanor changed. "If you two lose, you'll both have to bark and crawl out like dogs."
If they hadn't known they were certain to win, Xia Ruyue and Hu Yaosheng would have been truly intimidated by Xiao Chen's imposing aura.
Right now, they just think Xiao Chen is courting death.
"Alright, host, let's reveal the answer." Hu Yaosheng said leisurely, crossing his legs.
"The result of the Blood Jade Coral game..." The host raised his voice and spoke slowly.
The audience was stirred up.
Chen Shuyi and Lin Youyou's hearts were in their throats, fearing they would lose.
Xia Yuanzhi and Xia Ruyue listened intently, their faces full of anticipation, for the answer they wanted.
Only Xiao Chen and Hu Yaosheng remained calm, confident, and resolute.
"The result of the game..." the host deliberately repeated, then announced the answer, "The winner... is Mr. Xiao!"
"boom!"
In an instant, the trading hall erupted in chaos.
In that instant, Chan Suk-yee felt a great weight lifted off her shoulders and almost collapsed to the ground.
Xia Ruyue and Xia Yuanzhi were instantly stunned, their entire bodies becoming mechanical, completely dumbfounded...
Hu Yaosheng's confident and composed expression froze instantly, as if a thunderclap had exploded in his heart.
"Lost?"
"I lost?"
Hu Yaosheng was stunned for a long time, wondering if there was something wrong with his ears. His mind was in turmoil, and he couldn't believe the answer he had heard.
The trading floor manager clearly gave him the answer; how could it be wrong?