Chapter 788
Heaven is Fair
“Then you can go to Junxiao Plaza to do business. Go wherever there is business to develop,” Chen Xiao said casually.
After a long silence, Chen Xiao looked at Diao Chan and found her also looking at him with pity.
Sympathy? Chen Xiao was somewhat confused.
"what do you mean?"
Diao Chan scoffed, "I'm just marveling at how fair fate truly is."
What does this mean? Chen Xiao felt that this woman often spoke in a wildly imaginative way.
God gave you a handsome appearance.
Oh, so he was praising me. Chen Xiao thought silently, however, the next second:
"I won't give you a good brain again..."
Chen Xiao was furious and had just lifted his foot when Diao Chan, who was already prepared, giggled and hid to the side.
"You started it," Diao Chan argued from the side, also accusing Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao certainly didn't intend to really hit her. "Come here, give me a shoulder massage."
"Please, please don't hit me!"
He glared at me and said, "If I hit you, do you think you can escape?"
She pouted. "A gentleman uses words, a petty person uses actions. I choose to believe."
what--
Before he could finish saying the last "you," Chen Xiao kicked him in the butt.
So voluptuous? Chen Xiao's first reaction was, "So bouncy!"
Diao Chan was furious. "How can you be so shameless? I already said that I used my fists!"
Chen Xiao snorted: "I didn't use my hands, I used my feet."
“.”, Diao Chan came over and massaged his shoulders, still not backing down: “If I didn’t see you as a guest, I would bite you to death.”
Chen Xiao didn't take her words seriously, closing his eyes to enjoy the skillful kneading on his shoulders. It was quite comfortable, to be honest, more professional than Zhang Ziqian's kneading.
The phone rang again; it was a voice call from Xiao Wu. He seemed to be getting impatient.
"Okay, I'm going to the card room. Do you want to extend your time?"
"No, I don't like the smell of smoke."
That's a rather flimsy excuse; it's impossible for all the customers they serve to be non-smokers. They probably didn't want to extend the time, but were also afraid of upsetting Chen Xiao, so they made up a reason to politely refuse.
Chen Xiao nodded; he didn't have the habit of forcing people. Besides, being rejected made him a little annoyed. It had been so long since anyone dared to refuse him.
"Alright, if that's the case, then so be it. I'm going out."
Diao Chan sensed his displeasure and quickly tried to salvage the situation by saying, "How about I call someone else to give you a massage?"
Chen Xiao put on his slippers and waved his hand: "I'm going to the card room—"
"Going again? A little gambling is harmless fun, but excessive gambling will ruin your life," came Diao Chan's objection from behind, but Chen Xiao didn't take it seriously.
For others, gambling can lead to the destruction of their families, but for him, no matter how much he loses, it's not as fast as he can make money! However, this Diao Chan has a good heart.
We arrived at the card and chess room.
"Chen Xiao, everyone's waiting for you, hurry up!" Xiao Wu called out urgently.
"Oh, this is General Manager Yang, our elder brother! He has unlimited resources. If he gives us a chance, our lives will change dramatically!"
Chen Xiao looked at the "General Manager Yang" that Xiao Wu had mentioned. He was around 50 years old, with a big belly and a scalp that was as shiny as a light bulb. A female technician was standing next to him, who was also quite good-looking. It seemed that she was one of General Manager Yang's regular clients.
Mr. Yang had no interest in getting to know Chen Xiao. "Hurry up and sit down. Let's play cards, why are we talking about other things?"
A sneer appeared on his lips. Playing cards was one thing, but doing business with him? Did these people even deserve it?
Mr. Zhao didn't come today. Mr. Zhang looked at Chen Xiao with a vengeful glint in his eyes. He had suffered a crushing defeat yesterday and was determined to avenge himself today.
The others all hired technicians to massage their shoulders or chat with them. Chen Xiao simply asked the customer service manager to send someone over at random.
Xiao Wu laughed and said, "You won't be able to get number 8 today. I just asked, and I heard there are already 5 or 6 people in line. The thing is, they only work 5 shifts a day, so queuing up behind them is pointless!"
Before Chen Xiao could reply, President Yang snorted coldly, "That little girl is so arrogant. So what if she's pretty?"
The beautiful technician next to General Manager Yang immediately chimed in, "Yes, Number 8 is great in every way, except it's too cold and she doesn't like to talk to people."
Cold? Chen Xiao thought about Diao Chan's mischievous behavior in the private room just now. It couldn't be related to being cold, right?
Looking at President Yang's displeased expression, one could tell that he had definitely suffered a setback at Diao Chan's hands as well.
Diao Chan wasn't cold; it was just a protective layer she wore. It was probably similar to how Xiang Jun, when she worked in sales at the Yinuo Group, deliberately made herself appear unapproachable to avoid trouble.
Thinking of Xiangjun, Chen Xiao couldn't help but feel a bit of affection for her, and the slight anger he felt from Diao Chan's rejection of his actions immediately vanished.
Chen Xiao and the other newly arrived technicians came over, introducing themselves as number 88.
Another auspicious number. Does this mean I'm going to dominate again today? Should I exchange for another 2000 chips?
Mr. Zhang frowned, a shadow falling over his heart. He taunted, "Brother, you didn't exchange another 2000 yuan today, did you? Your luck won't always be on your side."
2000 yuan?
Mr. Yang sneered, "That can't be right. Let's go big today, with a maximum of 1000 yuan!"
He didn't say it directly, but his meaning was clear. We're betting with a cap of 1000. What can you do with 2000? It's not even enough for two rounds.
Chen Xiao smiled and gave up on the idea of only exchanging 2000 yuan. He hadn't expected to win every hand he drew today, just like yesterday.
"Give me 10 chips!!" he said, turning to his number 88 next to him.
Customer No. 88 already thought this customer was quite handsome and had a good impression of him. But when he suddenly asked for 10, Customer No. 88 felt a chill run down his spine—"Goodness, a fat sheep!"
Mr. Yang was also somewhat surprised, and smiled: "Mr. Chen, you're quite capable!"
Xiao Wu pursed his lips and exchanged a glance with Boss Zhang. Damn it, this guy used the money he won from them yesterday as capital; he's determined to get revenge today.
Number 88 whispered, "Boss, how about I top up your membership card and then we exchange it?"
This is a 10 yuan recharge! She's already completed her monthly task, plus a commission. Chen Xiao hummed in agreement and glanced at her. This number 88 is pretty too, but her personality is completely different from that Diao Chan's.
Player #88 didn't tell him that if the money was used to purchase chips from a membership card, the money obtained from the chips would only be refunded to the membership card after the game ended.
Of course, Chen Xiao didn't care. If it were someone else, and it involved 10 yuan, the customer might have turned hostile.
Today's betting is capped at 1000 yuan, so if you're playing blind hands, the maximum bet is 500 yuan. As for seating arrangements, Chen Xiao is still to the left of Xiao Wu and to the right of Boss Zhang.
Looking at the chips in front of Chen Xiao, Mr. Zhang wondered if this guy would just blindly bet 500. Hmm, probably not, who would be that reckless?
The idea had barely formed when Chen Xiao blurted out, "500!"
Damn it, Mr. Zhang almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Why is it that every time he plays cards with this guy it feels like he's risking his life?
General Manager Yang glanced at Chen Xiao: "Not bad, a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger—"
Chen Xiao smiled, ignoring the sullen Mr. Zhang who had paid 500 yuan, and looked at Mr. Yang, saying, "I heard that Mr. Yang is quite familiar with the owner of this [Tianchi Hot Spring]?"
Mr. Yang casually tossed 500 yuan worth of chips onto the board, glanced indifferently at Chen Xiao, and puffed out his chest with a touch of arrogance: "I'm honored that Mr. Zhao thinks highly of this old fellow and is willing to play with me!"
That tone was so arrogant!
Chen Xiao continued, "I heard that President Zhao has a relationship with the boss of Junxiao Group?"
The room fell silent immediately upon hearing this. The technicians, who often chatted with the owners in the card and mahjong parlor, had overheard them discussing this matter, and now that Chen Xiao had asked, they were also eager to know.
After all, if the boss has the boss of Junxiao Group as a backer, then following such a boss will be more promising.
Xiao Wu followed suit and made a bet. Seeing Chen Xiao throw in another 500 yuan without hesitation, Boss Yang's impression of him improved. Card players like that kind of straightforward, fun-loving attitude.
"You seem to know quite a lot. That's right, Mr. Zhao has a very close relationship with the owner of Junxiao Group."
Ignoring the unpleasant look on General Manager Zhang's face, Chen Xiao continued, "How exactly is it 'extraordinary'? Are you a relative or a friend?"
Mr. Zhang glanced at him and said, "Everyone is playing cards. You're distracting yourself like this. Aren't you afraid of losing so much you won't even be able to put your pants back on?"
He took a pair of twos, thought for a moment, and threw in 1000 yuan. When it was General Manager Yang's turn, as the "most powerful" boss on the field, how could he show weakness in front of Chen Xiao? Without hesitation, he made another bet.
Mr. Zhang's heart skipped a beat. Damn it, is the story going to repeat itself again?
"How can we possibly find out the specifics of their relationship? But from what Mr. Zhao said, it seems like they're family."
Xiao Wu was looking at the cards when Chen Xiao heard what General Manager Yang said and began to suspect that he might be a collateral relative of the Zhao family. Otherwise, how could they be considered family?
Given Xiangjun's personality, Chen Xiao wasn't surprised at all that she didn't recognize all her own relatives.
"I've lost. A pair of 5s. No point." Two clueless guys were playing blindly, while another guy, looking at his cards, decided not to follow suit.
Without a second thought, Chen Xiao went up again, making President Zhang's heart skip a beat. What to do now? Was he going to have to play this game of one against two forever? This was too torturous!
This time, he hesitated a bit when betting 1000 yuan. He looked at Boss Yang with expectant eyes—"Brother, take a look at the cards."
But with Mr. Yang's status, how could he possibly be inferior to Xiao Chen Yong? It's all about not losing face, so let's just keep it quiet!
Mr. Zhang closed his eyes, feeling like he wanted to die. He doubted whether his 2 chips were enough for the first round.
Chen Xiao's mind wasn't on the cards at all. When it was his turn, he mechanically threw in 500 yuan worth of chips. He then asked, "Mr. Yang, would you mind introducing me to Mr. Zhao sometime?"
“You—?”, President Yang looked at him.
"Young man, you have a lot of drive."
Chen Xiao smiled calmly, "Yes, who doesn't want to improve?", which made Xiao Wu look at him repeatedly. Knowing full well that he was the boss, yet Chen Xiao showed him no courtesy whatsoever, Xiao Wu had initially thought Chen Xiao was arrogant; it turned out that Xiao Wu's abilities weren't yet at the point where Chen Xiao had to bow down. Now that he had the opportunity to meet President Zhao, he was more eager than anyone else.
"I'll take you to meet him sometime in the future. But don't even think about playing at Mr. Zhao's card games unless you have at least a million chips! They're full of big shots!"
what--
Xiao Wu laughed: "Chen Xiao, 100 million? Forget it then. We can't take out a loan just to see President Zhao, can we?"
He himself was fine, but he could figure out a way to get into that circle with 100 million. Even General Manager Zhang gritted his teeth and said, "General Manager Yang, if you have the chance, please mentor this little brother."
Chen Xiao waved his hand: "Money is not a problem, Mr. Yang, please arrange it as soon as possible."
Hearing that tone, everyone in the card room looked on with a strange expression!
It's not that he could even come up with 100 million; after all, everyone thought he was going all out for improvement. Besides, bringing 100 million in isn't the point; he might even win 100 million out of there.
What surprised them was the tone of Chen Xiao's voice when he spoke to General Manager Yang. It didn't sound like he was asking for a favor at all; it sounded like he was arranging for General Manager Yang to do something!
Mr. Yang frowned slightly, perhaps feeling awkward, attributing it to the young people's lack of understanding. He nodded slightly: "I can take you there, but I'm not sure if Mr. Zhao will take you. I'll let you know."
The two had been talking for 20 rounds. Unsurprisingly, Mr. Zhang's chips hadn't even kept up in the first round.
Fortunately, Mr. Yang said, "I see Mr. Zhang's chips are all gone, so I'll just look at your cards. If you still have chips, I'll definitely keep playing blind!"
It all sounded like it was all for Mr. Zhang. Only he knew that his back was a little sweaty. That Chen Xiao, playing blindly without even blinking, made him suspect that if he followed suit, Chen Xiao could lose all 10 chips.
To be honest, Mr. Yang has experienced many card games, big and small, in his life, but he has never seen anyone as brave as Chen Xiao.
Mr. Yang looked at the cards and threw them away.
Chen Xiao continued to play silently, just like when he played Texas Hold'em, he only knew how to play without thinking.
Mr. Zhang said dejectedly, "I'll exchange another 2 chips and wait for your cards to be revealed." The technician next to him hurriedly went out to exchange the chips for him.
Chen Xiao didn't care; if he said to open it, then so be it!
He flipped the cards over, exclaiming, "So small, just a pair of 3s!"
Mr. Zhang's face instantly turned ugly. This is nothing? I lost 2 yuan to two opponents!
"You're not young anymore, you have to!"
Technician No. 88 gazed at Chen Xiao with adoration. So handsome, so cool! With a few words, the enemy's ships and fortresses were reduced to ashes!
Chen Xiao said "oh" and asked number 88 to collect the chips on the table for him.
"This Texas Hold'em is so simple, you just have to keep playing blind cards," he muttered to himself, completely unaware that Mr. Zhang's face was as black as the bottom of a pot!
"If I had known, I wouldn't have needed to exchange so many chips," he said honestly. But everyone else treated it like Versailles!
Technician No. 88 quickly flattered her: "You're so lucky with money! You're sure to be worth millions in the future!"
Chen Xiao frowned. If you can't speak properly, then don't speak at all. Who are you cursing? This is absolutely the most vicious curse he has ever received in his life!
Mr. Yang chuckled twice: "Mr. Chen, what kind of business do you run?"
Xiao Wu quickly explained, "He doesn't run a business; he works a regular job!"
Huh? Going to work? What kind of job do you have that's so impressive?
Chen Xiao nodded at the opportune moment: "Yes, I'm in sales."
Mr. Yang suddenly realized: "Then your business skills must be excellent!" (End of Chapter)