99 Born Lucky (1/2)
The new dice handler stayed on as the dealer, but Xiao Luo had not placed a single bet since his arrival. The other gamblers were getting anxious, and those who had started to lose money began laying into Xiao Luo.
”Bro, are you going to play or what? You've already sat out five rounds.”
”Maybe he feels like his luck has changed for the worse and doesn't want to continue betting recklessly.”
”Ugh. And here I thought I'd found my lucky star for today. So much for tagging along and making a killing—this is all he's got. What a waste.”
Xiao Luo turned a deaf ear to the other gamblers' griping and whispered something into Sun Jian'nan's ear.
”Are you sure about this?” Sun Jian'nan's expression was troubled.
”I'm sure. Just do exactly as I say,” Xiao Luo replied.
The new dice handler laughed contemptuously. He had full control of how the dice would land. No matter how Xiao Luo placed his bets, he was not winning a single cent from this table.
”Rattle rattle!”
The dice clattered vigorously in the box as he shook them, and after several seconds he firmly slammed the box back on the table.
”Big!”
Xiao Luo yelled out in a sonorous and forceful voice.
The other gamblers, who had been observing Xiao Luo, were delighted. They gleefully wagered their chips on 'Big' without any hesitation.
On the other hand, Xiao Luo made no move to bet after his outburst. Surprisingly, it was Sun Jian'nan who moved, grabbing one million in chips and rushing to the neighboring dice table. He squeezed in and placed all his chips on 'Big.'
”Four-five-six, Big!”
The dealer at the neighboring table announced, his voice carrying. It was 'Big.'
The new dice handler's eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Xiao Luo like he was some kind of freak. He never would have imagined that Xiao Luo was capable of listening to the dice game at the neighboring table and accurately guessing the outcome.
”You guys have fun!”
Flashing a cheeky smile at the dealer, Xiao Luo left.
Xiao Luo put down two million in chips on Manager Geng's table. He stared viciously through heavily lidded eyes at Xiao Luo, unable to express the mix of emotions he was feeling. In a way, he was at a loss for words. It was as though the universe had conspired to kick him in the balls. He could not believe that Xiao Luo had actually made two million from his initial hundred thousand—and with a bonus six hundred thousand to boot! How could he accept something so outrageous?
”The debt he owes you should be cleared now, right?” Xiao Luo asked, raising his eyebrows.
Manager Geng's mouth twitched, and he slapped his hand on his desk violently. ”Kid, were you cheating?”
To come in so casually and take two million off them, did he think their casino was some kind of charity?
Xiao Luo smiled almost imperceptibly. ”The dealer works for you. I'm just guessing the results. If you want to accuse me of cheating, please, enlighten me, how could I have cheated?”
At this, Manager Geng's face flushed red. He did not really believe that Xiao Luo had used any underhanded tricks. The casino monitored all their customers with surveillance cameras. The staff would have immediately noticed if Xiao Luo had made any overt moves to cheat. Yet, if he was playing by the rules, how did he win five rounds in a row without losing? Was his luck that good? The notion was absolutely preposterous!
”How did you do it?” Manager Geng asked with a death stare. He looked like he wanted to take a bite out of Xiao Luo.
”I'm just born lucky. See you!”
After tossing out this casual answer, Xiao Luo picked up the remaining six hundred thousand in chips and departed.
Manager Geng sank into his sofa, gritting his teeth. His hands were tied. He could not dispatch his goons to deal with Xiao Luo here and now. There were guests downstairs, and a brawl would ruin his casino's reputation and force them out of business.