Chapter 781
Are you a tiger?
Even a fool could tell from the technician's words that she was fawning over Xiao Wu!
As for the offer to sell Chen Xiao a membership card, Chen Xiao wasn't angry. This was just standard procedure.
Seeing that Chen Xiao didn't speak, the technician continued, "Our membership cards here start at 2000 yuan. You can top up a little less. After all, not everyone is as wealthy as our Boss Wu."
One time it was a sales pitch for the gift card. The second time, it sounded like they were trying to put Chen Xiao down.
Chen Xiao was a little annoyed, but he wasn't going to argue with a technician. At that moment, technician number 8 said to the other technician, "Even if your 'Boss Wu' is rich, he won't spend money on you. What are you happy about for him?"
One sentence from him made the technician turn pale. She wanted to retort, but seemed a little afraid of technician number 8, so she had no choice but to shut up.
Chen Xiao was amused; she hadn't expected that technician number 8 would be so protective of her!
He said to technician number 8, "I'll buy some chips, but I won't top up my membership card!"
Mentioning the membership card was to explain to technician number 8 that since I was her customer today, topping up the card would count as part of her sales performance.
Technician #8 seemed indifferent, her tone light: "Okay, I'll go get someone to come and collect the payment—"
She had been sitting next to Chen Xiao, but now she stood up, leaving a trail of fragrance. "How many chips do you want?"
Chen Xiao thought for a moment, then said, "Let's give you ten thousand then."
Thinking that he would only play for a short while before going to find Ziqian and Qiu Qiaoqiao.
To his surprise, technician number 8 suddenly started criticizing him: "Why did you change so many? Isn't 2000 enough?"
Chen Xiao was taken aback, turned around and looked up at her. What the hell? Everyone else is exchanging 10,000, but I'm being asked to exchange 2000? Who do you think you are?
Little did they know, the technician number 8 overheard them chatting and said that Chen Xiao was an office worker. She thought to herself, "What are you comparing yourself to those bosses for?"
She didn't mince words either, "You can play cards for fun, why risk your life like that?"
She spoke a bit bluntly, but Chen Xiao wasn't angry at all. He thought it was quite interesting to meet a girl like this in a place like this.
Number 8 then added, "Besides, isn't this your capital? 2000 is enough. If you win every round, I feel you could even get 500, let alone 2000!"
Chen Xiao laughed heartily, glancing at the several people beside him whose faces had turned green, and said to Technician Number 8, "Alright, I'll go with the flow and exchange it for 2000. If it's really as you say, all the winnings are yours."
Number 8 chuckled and said, "Forget it, I'm not worthy!"
After saying that, she swayed her slender waist and left the card room!
While shuffling the cards, Xiao Wu said to Chen Xiao, "Don't worry, if you lose all your money and run out of living expenses, I can lend you some."
After saying that, he paused, then added, "Don't worry, there's no interest required. You can pay it back whenever you need it, and I won't pressure you!"
Chen Xiao smiled. He was quite generous, lending money without pressing for repayment. What was the difference between that and providing financial assistance? He suddenly felt playful: "That's great! How about I not exchange the chips and just lend you 2000?"
The room fell silent, and everyone stared at him.
Mr. Zhang and Mr. Zhao wore disdainful smiles, and even the technicians looked down on them.
Isn't this just trying to get something for nothing?
Xiao Wu almost lost his temper. How could this person have absolutely no sense of courtesy? There were so many people around; didn't he have any self-respect?
Cough cough--
He chuckled dryly, "Chen Xiao, it's not that I'm stingy. It's just the rule at the card table—no lending money at the table."
The technician next to Xiao Wu, number 56, chimed in, "Yes, boss. Who borrows money at the card table? That's borrowing away your luck."
Chen Xiao ignored her, picked up his phone and sent a message to Zhang Ziqian, telling her that he would play around here for a while and then meet up with them later.
A moment later, technician number 8 came in from outside, carrying 2000 yuan worth of chips. Behind him, a customer service representative came over with a cash register and scanned the code for Chen Xiao to pay.
After the payment was completed, technician number 56 said again, "Mr. Chen, why don't you just top up a 2000 yuan membership card and then swipe the card? That way, you'll also help technician number 8 complete a card-selling task."
Is that so? Chen Xiao glanced at number 8, and it seemed to be true.
Technician Number 8 said crisply, "No need, I didn't even take that task seriously."
Chen Xiao nodded. Judging from her expression, she was definitely not faking it.
Number 8 walked behind him and massaged his shoulders. At the same time, Chen Xiao noticed that she was different from Number 56 and the others. Number 56 and the others stayed close to the customers in a way that was both friendly and distant, trying to please them while also allowing them to be less forceful and take a break.
Technician No. 8 was different; she clearly maintained a safe distance from me, and her hands were kneading very professionally and attentively.
"If you hit it too hard or too lightly, just tell me," she said to Chen Xiao, then fell silent to avoid interrupting their card game.
While Xiao Wu was shuffling the cards, General Manager Zhang explained the game rules to Chen Xiao:
"Bro, let's play a game where each person takes turns betting a minimum of 100 yuan and a maximum of 500 yuan. You don't think that's too much, do you?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao shook his head: "It's nothing, just playing around!"
General Manager Zhao gave a thumbs-up: "Brother, you're truly magnanimous. With a personality like yours, you have a bright future."
At this point, technician number 56 said again, "These bosses are playing for such high stakes. You'll be out of 2000 yuan worth of chips in just a few hands. It's not even enough to see the cards."
That's a problem. If you get a concealed hand with three other players present, you can't see the cards. If you get a hand that's neither too strong nor too weak, you can't see the cards, you don't want to discard them, and you don't have enough chips to call. That's a real headache.
But does Chen Xiao have this concern? If he runs out of bargaining chips, won't he switch to something else?
He sat to Xiao Wu's left, and as soon as the cards were dealt, he immediately bet 200.
According to the rules, it costs 200 to "blindly" (play blindly) and 500 to "look
Number 8 glanced at it and whispered, "They started with 50, why are you starting with so many?"
Chen Xiao laughed and said, "Is 200 still a big number?"
Technician #8 rolled her eyes: "I can't even earn 200 yuan after picking my toes for half a day. Do you think that's a lot? I mean, aren't you being a bit reckless?"
Mr. Zhang and Mr. Zhao stared wide-eyed. Number 8 was absolutely right. How could this guy be so reckless?
Everyone's betting 50, wouldn't it be better to just get some lucky money?
Mr. Zhang thought for a moment, picked up the cards, and said, "I'll just take a look at the first round. If there's any bonus money, then you can have it!"
He glanced at it and exclaimed, "Oh my god, what a terrible mouth I have!" He then paid 500 yuan and pretended to be very upset.
What a drama queen! Her acting is so terrible!
Chen Xiao guessed that he probably had a strong hand, but it didn't seem very strong. Seeing that Zhang was looking at his cards and following suit, General Manager Zhao didn't continue to play blindly. He picked up his card, glanced at it, muttered "Bad hand," and then put it down.
Xiao Wu looked at Chen Xiao and said, "Wow, you're pretty good. I'll give you a hand, 200!" He also threw in 200 chips.
Mr. Zhang's eyes lit up with delight. "I'm the one watching the cards, why would I be afraid you guys will get bored?"
They looked at Chen Xiao, thinking he should check his cards. Given his youth and limited financial resources, caution was the best course of action.
Without a second thought, Chen Xiao bet another 200 chips. He chatted casually with technician number 8, saying, "This place is probably the biggest in Jiangzhou. The owner must be quite powerful."
Number 8 nodded and said, "There's a new owner. I heard it was bought for 6 million. All the properties and the land!"
A new boss? Chen Xiao was pondering this news when Technician Number 8 said again, "Just focus on your card game. Watching you play makes my heart race!"
His heart was racing? Chen Xiao thought of her ample chest and almost blurted out, "Let me touch it!" Luckily, he stopped himself in time. He had a feeling that if he said it, Number 8 would be furious, and that would be bad!
Seeing Chen Xiao remain silent, Mr. Zhang became even happier. Without hesitation, he pushed 500 yuan forward: "Brother, you're pretty good at this!"
This was clearly an "encouragement" for Chen Xiao to continue. Xiao Wu, sensing that Boss Zhang had a strong hand, picked up his cards to examine them, then discarded them the next second.
Only Chen Xiao and President Zhang were left. Everyone thought Chen Xiao was going to break the silence, but Chen Xiao didn't even look at the chips and casually tossed another 200 chips onto the table.
Everyone was stunned, and technician number 8 paused for a moment. Then Chen Xiao said, "Continue!"
I don't know if they're referring to number 8 or Mr. Zhang!
Mr. Zhang clearly didn't expect Chen Xiao to remain silent. But he wasn't afraid; he had already seen the cards, so why would he be afraid of Chen Xiao? Without hesitation, he continued to follow.
The two continued like this until Chen Xiao had only 200 chips left.
Apart from technician number 8, all the other technicians stopped massaging the customers' shoulders and backs and focused their attention on Chen Xiao.
"Alright, the last card, let's play it!"
Mr. Zhang flipped his cards onto the table: "A straight, 345!"
No wonder he's so confident; facing a blind hand, having a small straight is already quite a good result.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Chen Xiao gently turned over two cards: 6 and 7.
"Huh? Then the last one must be an 8!"
"That's quite a boast," Mr. Zhang sneered. "Are you so sure about that?"
Chen Xiao laughed and said, "The number next to me is 8, so this must be 8!" After saying that, he picked up the last card and flipped it over, and the whole room fell silent!
Damn, this guy's mouth is blessed! He said it was an 8, and it actually was an 8!
Mr. Zhang's face turned green. He got a straight flush and lost 4500. "Hmph, what incredible luck!"
They all assumed Chen Xiao was, as Xiao Wu had said, a recent graduate working a regular job, which is why they had maintained a polite facade until now. However, after losing 4500 yuan in this round, they immediately abandoned all pretense of civility.
Xiao Wu sensed the awkward atmosphere and tried to smooth things over, half-jokingly saying, "Chen Xiao, wasn't I right? Isn't playing this game faster than working a regular job?"
Chen Xiao shook his head: "How is that possible? How can gambling compare to working a regular job?"
Number 8 glanced at him, a hint of admiration in his eyes. This guy was refined and handsome, and surprisingly composed. He even knew that gambling couldn't put food on the table, and that success required continuous hard work!
Xiao Wu exclaimed, "You're being a bit too arrogant. This isn't even as good as working a regular job? Do you expect to make money at the speed of a stock market guru?"
Chen Xiao shook his head: "That's still not comparable!"
Everyone was stunned again. Wow! This guy was bragging, and he was completely unfazed. Just based on that, he deserved to make a living by bragging!
Chen Xiao dealt the cards, and at the same time asked curiously again, "Your boss is quite capable, isn't he?"
Mr. Zhang was unhappy after losing money. Hearing this, he coldly replied, "A place that can operate such a large establishment certainly has the resources!"
It was practically saying Chen Xiao was talking nonsense. Xiao Wu was a little worried that if the two of them got into a fight, the game would be over, so he quickly added, "It's not just about having power, Chen Xiao, let me tell you, this boss can do whatever he wants in Jiangzhou!"
"Walking sideways? Is this boss a crab? If he walks sideways like that, isn't he afraid someone will break his legs?"
Everyone burst into laughter again. This young man was really bold; he dared to make fun of anyone!
Xiao Wu's expression changed, and he subconsciously glanced towards the door. Then, with a hint of warning, he said to Chen Xiao, "Don't talk nonsense. Do you know who this boss is?"
After dealing the cards, Chen Xiao looked at Xiao Wu. He wanted to know the boss's identity, so he kept steer the conversation towards that.
Perhaps fearing Chen Xiao would continue to spout nonsense, Xiao Wu solemnly said, "This boss has connections with the big boss of Junxiao Group. Tell me, isn't that an extremely powerful figure? Not to mention Jiangzhou, in the whole country, how many people would dare to mess with him?"
The technicians all exclaimed "Wow!"
"Mr. Wu, are you telling the truth? We all knew the boss had a powerful background, but we didn't expect it to be this powerful?"
"Yes, Mr. Wu. No wonder, since this boss took over, the customers coming to our place have become more and more distinguished!"
Chen Xiao was dumbfounded! This boss is related to me? How come I didn't know?
"Are you sure you're not mistaken?" He didn't think Xiao Wu would lie about something like this, but he definitely didn't know the owner of this place!
Mr. Zhang had already bet 50 yuan, and when it came to Xiao Wu's turn, he also bet 50 yuan. At the same time, he said, "How could this be wrong? I happen to know a big boss. I met him here last time, and he told me this."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "Let me tell you, the person who spent 6 million to buy this project wasn't going to make money from it. They just wanted to use it to entertain friends, for convenience!"
"But think about his status. Everyone he associates with is a billionaire. Their presence boosts business in this establishment!"
"Chen Xiao, it's your turn!" Xiao Wu reminded him.
"200!" Chen Xiao followed up, ignoring the constipated look on General Manager Zhang's face, and continued to ask, "What's the boss's name?"
Xiao Wu laughed self-deprecatingly, "Don't be fooled by my current strength; I don't even have the right to know people. How would I know their names?"
Chen Xiao was somewhat disappointed and turned to ask the technician number 8 beside him, "Do you know what your boss's name is?"
Technician No. 8 replied crisply, "I only know that everyone calls him General Manager Zhao, but I don't know his exact name."
After saying that, he chuckled softly, "Want me to ask for you?"
She was joking a bit, thinking that Chen Xiao was only asking about this out of curiosity, and that he couldn't possibly have business with the boss here!
Little did Chen Xiao know, upon hearing the surname Zhao, he immediately felt a sense of unease. Goodness, could it be another relative of Xiang Jun's?
He had many women and many "royal relatives," but very few dared to use his name. (End of Chapter)