As the saying goes, when deities fight, mortals suffer!
Even the onlookers realized that Ying Baolin was not there to genuinely congratulate them on the gambling ship's maiden voyage, but rather his words carried hidden barbs.
Those gathered around Yu Shuang, invited as guests for the ceremony, felt incredibly awkward.
If they stayed, they might be remembered unfavorably by Ying Baolin.
If they left, it would be seen as slapping Yu Shuang, the beautiful boss, in the face.
This predicament, where they neither knew whether to stay nor go, caused the atmosphere to become increasingly tense.
I had expected Ying Baolin's sudden appearance to put Yu Shuang in a difficult position.
However, to my surprise, she brushed her hair back and, picking up from where Ying Baolin left off, calmly continued, "What are you saying, Boss Ying?"
"I was worried you might be too busy to come, so I planned to find another time to inform you personally after today's launch ceremony."
"After all, Wenzhou is your territory! If I'm opening a new hall within your domain, I must at least make things clear and proper!"
"Now that you're here, it's perfect. It will elevate the status of the guests I've invited today!"
"How about this, let's complete the launch ceremony first, and then we'll welcome guests aboard!"
Without waiting for Ying Baolin to respond, Yu Shuang waved her hand, signaling the hostesses to step aside.
After a brief discussion with the host to reschedule for 9:28 AM, and with only a couple of minutes left, she ignored the increasingly displeased Ying Baolin. Yu Shuang beckoned a hostess and, along with her elder brother and Yun Jin, completed the launch ceremony precisely at 9:28 AM.
Following the launch ceremony, Yu Shuang and the other two began welcoming guests aboard.
From the moment Yu Shuang started taking control of the conversation, Ying Baolin had not spoken a single word, standing by with a cold expression.
When he saw them openly welcoming guests aboard, Ying Baolin waved his hand, and his subordinates followed him towards the ship.
Seeing this, the gossips, as if injected with adrenaline, followed suit.
I, taking advantage of the crowd, boarded the gambling ship with the main group.
Everyone knew that even though Yu Shuang had hastily completed the launch ceremony and prevented Ying Baolin from seizing the opportunity to cause trouble, things would likely not remain peaceful.
Therefore, this spectacle was not to be missed!
...
After bringing Cheng Minglang and the other four into the ship's cabin, I did not, like the curious tourists, head straight for the center of attention.
Because I knew that masters always engaged in a gradual exchange, there was no immediate all-out war with real swords. They would first probe each other's strengths and weaknesses.
Thus, with a sense of curiosity, I led Cheng Minglang and the others to tour the ship, floor by floor.
Here, I will not go into detail about how luxurious Yu Shuang's new gambling ship was.
A simple eight characters will suffice.
Dazzling and comprehensive!
Even the most favored aspect for men was catered to with girls from multiple countries, including China, Britain, America, France, Japan, Italy, Russia, and Africa.
I had to admit, Yu Shuang truly understood men's desires.
However, these exotic beauties were not cheap; it seemed one had to spend a mid-four-figure sum to have them open their doors.
After looking around for a while, only when the surrounding tourists became fewer did I lead Cheng Minglang and the others towards the main hall.
By the time I arrived, the entire casino hall was already filled with a subtle scent of gunpowder.
Although I didn't know what Ying Baolin and Yu Shuang had discussed before, judging by the scene, a gambling match was about to begin.
After the two parties stood their ground, clearly separated, Yu Shuang's elder brother paced to the center of the hall.
Casting a cold glance at Ying Baolin, Yu Shuang's elder brother said, "Since Boss Ying opposes my sister's proposal for win-win cooperation, then I, Yu Feng, will not beat around the bush."
"If you want to have a monopoly in Wenzhou and not allow outside forces to plant their flag here, then you, Boss Ying, must show some real skill!"
"Today is a grand occasion for my sister's gambling ship's maiden voyage. To avoid any unpleasantness, I propose..."
"Let's have a fair, just, and open gamble!"
"If Boss Ying wins, then I, Yu Feng, without a second word, will pack up with my sister and withdraw from the Wenzhou territory!"
"From now on, wherever you, Boss Ying, appear, my sister and I will steer clear!"
"If my sister is fortunate enough to win, I ask Boss Ying to be magnanimous and let this matter be bygones."
"From now on, every month, I will have my sister contribute thirty percent of the gambling ship's monthly profits as a token of respect for your magnanimity, Boss Ying!"
"What do you say, Boss Ying? Are you satisfied with this gamble?"
To be honest, I hadn't expected people from the Feng Bei Yu family to be so accommodating.
However, after careful consideration, I understood what Yu Feng was planning.
Firstly, Ying Baolin was bound to accept this gamble.
Secondly, Yu Shuang would not lose!
This was equivalent to Yu Shuang using a dazzling gamble, coupled with 30% of the monthly gambling ship's profits, to silence Ying Baolin.
After all, if Ying Baolin accepted the gamble, he would be agreeing to its terms. He couldn't possibly lose, then take the money I offered as a show of respect, and still cause trouble behind my back, could he?
Having revealed their identities, regardless of the perspective, Yu Shuang's overall strength was definitely not inferior to Ying Baolin's.
If Ying Baolin accepted this gamble, there was a more than 70% chance he would lose.
Once he lost, my plan to leverage the situation would be completely nullified.
Honestly, at this moment, I wished Ying Baolin would find any excuse to decline the gamble and retreat to plan his next move.
With this thought, I turned my gaze to this influential figure, wanting to see how he would respond...
Ying Baolin, seated comfortably in his boss's chair, neither agreed nor refused. He simply leaned back in his chair without saying a word, and then, inexplicably, he smiled.
After an unknown amount of time...
"I can accept this gamble!"
As soon as Ying Baolin spoke, my eyes dimmed.
It's over! I've fallen into the trap!
Although I'm not entirely sure of Yu Feng's capabilities, whether it's him or Yu Shuang, if either of them were to compete, even if Ying Baolin is also from the Qianmen Blue Dao, I personally feel...
His winning rate would not exceed thirty percent!
And this thirty percent chance would only occur if Yu Feng was the one competing!
If Yu Shuang herself stepped in, Ying Baolin wouldn't even have a ten percent chance of winning!
But just as I was sighing internally, Ying Baolin suddenly changed his tone and said, "However, this gamble can only be undertaken by our subordinates on our behalf!"