Chapter 110: Gambling on Qi
"Alright, let me gamble this round for my brother, Leizi, leave it to me."
Chen Tianlong said confidently.
Zhao Lei was taken aback. Initially, he was just planning to rely on luck, and likewise, he didn’t think Cui Jianhua was capable of much, just a blind guess.
Now that Chen Tianlong wanted to take the shot, Zhao Lei was a bit hesitant.
After all, this was a game of luck. If he lost himself, he could be convinced, but if Chen Tianlong lost, there would always be some dissatisfaction.
He didn’t want the tension to ruin the roommate relationship, as this win or loss was very important to him.
"Boss... let me do it, although your luck is better than mine, I still think it’s more appropriate for me to handle it." Zhao Lei insisted on going, and Chen Tianlong had no choice but to nod.
"Let’s start then, I’ll go first."
Cui Jianhua didn’t want to waste more time. The sooner he finished, the sooner he could win and walk off with the beauty, and Zhao Lei would have no reason to flirt with his little lover anymore.
"Alright, you go first."
Although Zhao Lei was worried, he had no choice since things had reached this point.
Cui Jianhua picked up the cup and put three dice inside. This wasn’t authentic dice rolling, just a quick comparison of points.
After doing all this, Cui Jianhua began to shake the dice cup, first shaking side to side, then up and down, as if he was waiting for an opportunity, listening carefully to the sound of dice colliding.
Chen Tianlong frowned; he didn’t expect Cui Jianhua to have some real skill. This move was a technique he knew well; he was definitely identifying by sound.
In casinos, some experts play dice like this, like the gambling gods in movies, turning playing cards into a divine art, the same with mahjong.
Suddenly, the cup in Cui Jianhua’s hand was swiftly placed upside down on the smooth table with a "pop," then he smiled faintly and said, "Do I open it, or do you?"
"I’ll open it!"
Seeing Cui Jianhua’s confident demeanor, Zhao Lei was unsure if it was genuine. At least by opening it himself, he could avoid any tricks from the other side.
After watching too much TV, that’s just how it is; in gambling god movies, it’s often when they open it that they play tricks.
"Okay."
Cui Jianhua wasn’t worried at all, as he was fully confident. This way of determining win or loss in one round was really thrilling.
Although not perfect, Cui Jianhua believed this count was already heaven-defying.
After taking a deep breath, Zhao Lei quickly lifted the cup, revealing two sixes and a five in front of him.
At this moment, his eyes widened, mouth agape, unable to believe what he was seeing.
"How could it be? That’s impossible; Cui Jianhua must have cheated."
Zhao Lei didn’t believe Cui Jianhua was so lucky, getting two sixes and a five just like that. If it’s just a shake, how could he get three sixes?
Looking at the dice in front of him, Chen Tianlong also frowned; if Zhao Lei went, he would surely fail, and the game could end.
"Zhao Lei, it’s your turn."
Cui Jianhua said with a playful smile, "I think you would have better luck than me, might even roll three sixes."
"You..."
Zhao Lei was completely out of steam; if he really lost this round, everything would be lost.
At this moment, after Qiuju finished singing a song, seeing the competition over here, she also felt a bit nervous, seeing this situation, Zhao Lei might be barely holding on.
Although she liked Zhao Lei, if he lost, there was nothing she could do. After all, this was a deal they made.
For a high school girl, the definition of love is also obscure, and she approached it with a playful attitude.
Having someone care about her, occasionally giving her gifts, was romantic and satisfying enough, not caring about how long it would last.
"What’s wrong? Admitting defeat directly?" Cui Jianhua deliberately feigned a surprise.
"Leizi, go roll it."
Chen Tianlong gave Zhao Lei a signal, then quickly whispered in his ear, "Watch my signal, once I gesture OK, slam it down immediately, remember, immediately, don’t hesitate."
Zhao Lei nodded, facing the opponent’s score just now, he had no choice but to follow Chen Tianlong’s words; relying solely on luck, he would likely lose soon.
He walked over, placing the dice back into the cup in his hand, took a deep breath, steadied himself, and started shaking.
But.
Zhao Lei’s shaking was ordinary, just shaking left and right, without immediately overturning.
He kept shaking, while Chen Tianlong listened carefully; a slight mistake and everything would be lost.
If Chen Tianlong had rolled himself earlier, he would have had more confidence, but Zhao Lei refused, and there was nothing to be done about it.
After thirty seconds...
"Zhao Lei, isn’t your hand tired? How long do you plan to shake it for? Are you refusing to admit defeat?" Cui Jianhua asked pressing questions in rapid fire.
But just as Cui Jianhua finished speaking, Chen Tianlong made the OK gesture, and Zhao Lei instantly slammed it down on the table, using a lot of force, startling Cui Jianhua.
"Come on, don’t be so violent, we’re having a civil match, no need to act like you want a duel." Cui Jianhua gave Zhao Lei a white look.
"Oh, what are you nagging about? I’ve already slammed it down." Zhao Lei gave him a glare with exasperation.
Zhao Lei clearly regained some confidence because he saw Chen Tianlong’s determined expression earlier, as if he was saying, we’ve won.
However, honestly speaking, Zhao Lei was still skeptical; if it really turned out to be three sixes, then Chen Tianlong was truly a genius.
"Then open it!"
Cui Jianhua obviously didn’t believe he was so formidable, just a few shakes and getting three sixes, that kind of luck could make one go buy a lottery ticket right away.
"Oh? Aren’t you worried I’m pulling some tricks?"
Zhao Lei didn’t open it quickly, because he wasn’t sure if there were really three sixes, and whether Cui Jianhua might play dirty.
At this moment, Qiuju, who had been nervously watching from the side, came over and deliberately said, "What are you guys playing, so intense?"
"Haha, nothing much, just playing dice, comparing scores." Zhao Lei quickly explained.
"Oh, I see. Well then, let me unveil the cup for you." Qiuju said with a slight smile.
This time, neither had anything to say, Qiuju definitely wouldn’t play any tricks. At this moment, Cui Jianhua suddenly felt a bit nervous, seeing Chen Tianlong remaining calm on the side, something felt off.
"Wow, three sixes, who’s so skilled, really impressive! To actually roll three sixes." While both were tense, suddenly Qiuju unveiled the cup without them knowing.