The moment the dice cup was opened, Yu Shuang immediately smiled and said, "My apologies, young man!"
"This round... I win!"
Hearing this, my expression turned grim as I replied, "I recall there being explicit rules in dice games stating that one must not tamper with the dice inside the cup by human force."
I had expected Yu Shuang to argue, but to my surprise, she simply nodded and agreed, "I know! But..."
Her tone shifted, and Yu Shuang said pointedly, "The game we added, its rules do not fall under the category of dice games!"
Upon hearing this answer, I immediately understood the entire situation.
So, Yu Shuang's earlier proposal to add a round to bet on the smaller number was a trap for me.
While it might be different in the countryside, tampering with gambling equipment in a casino is a major taboo in all gambling games.
However, if the bet is on an unconventional game, then that rule no longer applies.
After all, no matter what you bet on, you must first agree to the rules of the game before accepting.
Although Yu Shuang and I were betting on shaking dice, this kind of bet on smaller numbers is an unconventional play. It lacks any public credibility and relies solely on mutual consent.
In plain terms, it's a case of "the willing are caught."
As long as you agree to the bet, unless all loopholes are closed beforehand and all relevant game rules are clearly explained, you must accept the outcome of your bet.
I hadn't expected this woman to play such a dirty trick on me again.
Of course, her skill is also truly remarkable.
She managed to shatter a die simply by using her finger strength in conjunction with the dice cup, without any external assistance.
Therefore, I had no choice but to concede.
...
"Fine! Playing dirty, are we? I admit it!"
Just as I uttered my admission of defeat, Shi Jianguo and Cao Jie, who had been standing behind Yu Shuang, moved to flank me from both sides.
"Kid, a bet is a bet!"
"Since you lost, you'll have to come with us! Our boss has some questions for you."
With that said, Shi Jianguo reached out, seemingly intending to grab my shoulder and restrain me.
I knew this guy was arrogant, always showing off because he knew a few moves, and his tone was always harsh, as if he was completely unyielding.
People like Shi Jianguo are typical bullies who prey on the weak and are falsely aggressive.
If you go along with him and don't resist, he'll only push his luck further.
So, I immediately raised my hand to resist, interrupting Shi Jianguo's move.
Then, under the guise of taking out a cigarette from my pocket, I reached for my phone, which was still unlocked, and skillfully pressed the call button on the message screen, dialing Hao Qi.
Just as I finished this action and pulled out a cigarette to light it...
Shi Jianguo was instantly enraged by my actions and reached out to grab my collar.
At this moment, I saw Cao Jie on the other side also making a move, seemingly intending to cooperate with Shi Jianguo to subdue me completely.
Seeing this, I didn't hesitate. I grabbed the chips on the table and threw them at them.
"Damn it! You dare to double-team me!?"
"Get him!!!"
The moment the angry shouts fell, Shi Jianguo lunged at me, and we began to wrestle.
I didn't get too entangled with him. Instead, while he was dodging, I grabbed the chips in front of me again and tossed them high into the air.
This tactic of creating chaos with chips was thought up by Xu Shiyu.
She told me that if I sensed something was wrong and my escape routes were being continuously blocked, I shouldn't think of anything else... just throw the chips!
Besides that, Xu Shiyu repeatedly emphasized that I should never be reluctant to throw chips.
Whether you win or lose, throw them all.
Once something goes wrong in a casino, no matter how much you win, the chips are just useless plastic!
Because Xu Shiyu had already warned me, I didn't hesitate for a moment to throw all eight million in chips, scattering them all at once!
"Money's being given out! Money's being given out!"
"You won't let me leave after winning money, and you keep forcing me to gamble this and that with you... Since I can't take the money with me, I'll just give it all to you!"
Before my words had even fully finished, countless gambler figures surged into my vision.
All the gamblers, with bloodshot eyes, scrambled to grab the chips, instantly knocking Shi Jianguo and Cao Jie, who were flanking me, off balance, making it impossible for them to stand steady.
At this point, realizing the situation was out of control, Yu Shuang immediately pointed at me and shouted loudly, "Guards! Seize that kid! He's cheating in the establishment!"
A thorn in the tail of a bee, a woman's heart is the most venomous.
This saying is absolutely true!
I had openly admitted defeat, and yet she accused me of cheating? It's enough to see how malicious and ruthless Yu Shuang's heart is!
In an instant, security guards, both visible and hidden, along with the staff, swarmed in from all directions, charging towards me relentlessly!
Seeing this, I was jolted, and then, without any regard, I took off running with all my might.
At the same time, I began a mental countdown of three minutes.
Considering the roughly one minute that had already passed, there were two minutes remaining.
If Hao Qi still made no move within these two minutes...
I figured I'd likely be done for in Tiandu tonight!
Because the exit... had been sealed!
There was no other option now but to head for the less crowded second floor.
However, just as I rushed towards the stairs to the second floor...
With a click, all the lights in the entire establishment were suddenly extinguished!
As I was secretly wondering if this was Hao Qi's doing, my phone in my pocket vibrated repeatedly.
Pulling it out, I saw it was indeed Hao Qi.
Without any hesitation or pause, I pressed the answer button.
"I've pulled the main power. Listen to me!"
"Once you get to the second floor, turn right. There's a fire escape there. Follow the fire escape all the way in, and it will lead directly down to the hotel's underground parking lot."
"Once you get to the parking lot, just follow the signs."
"I've taken the risk to do what I needed to do. I hope you'll keep your promise!"
Hearing this, I decisively replied, "Okay!"
After speaking, I hung up the phone.
Then, following Hao Qi's instructions, I quickly ran towards the safety passage on the right after reaching the second floor.
To ensure a smooth escape, I called Ma Wei while I was running.
Approximately three minutes later.
In the underground parking lot of the hotel where the casino was located.
Ma Wei started the car and parked it in a corner. After picking me up, he didn't dare to delay for even half a second, stepping on the accelerator to the floor and speeding away from the parking lot.
Having escaped safely, I kept looking back from the passenger seat.
Only when I confirmed that there were no tailing vehicles behind me did I finally breathe a sigh of relief.