Chapter 88 (2/2)

This was the first time Tang Xiu had drank wine after he had come back to the modern times. He sipped the wine and carefully savored the taste, and nodded to praise it. He had drunk countless types of wine and was also a Master in wine brewing. The good wines from The Everlasting Feast Hall could be considered as having a good taste for him.

Decent enough? The wine was only decent enough?

Jia Ruidao who drained a cup of wine in a gulp was struck by something and suddenly froze when he heard Tang Xiu’s comment. He had lived for more than 60 years, and this was his first time tasting such delicious and exquisite wine. But why would Tang Xiu give such “decent” evaluation?

Tang Xiu’s comment also made Jia Ruidao’s three apprentices shake their heads. They also loved wine. But tasting this level of such exquisite wine was also a first. So they couldn’t help but ridicule Tang Xiu’s comment inside secretly.

“Brother Tang, I can vouch that this is not your ordinary wine. I dare say that we don’t have such a wine in the second-floor private box. Even though the wine served on the second floor are also good wines, but compared to this one, it’s just like comparing day and night.” Jia Ruidao retorted and laughed.

Tang Xiu gave a toast and said, “Let’s toast and drink some more.”

It was midnight sharp…

Tang Xiu, Jia Ruidao, and his apprentices drank and feasted to their fill. After that, they directly left the restaurant. Since they didn’t need to pay the bill, Jia Ruidao could save a lot of money. One must know that booking private boxes on the second floor would cost at least 100,000 yuan. And it was for the cheapest box and services. Such an exquisite sumptuous feast like they just had, in Jia Ruidao’s secret estimation, it would have cost them more than 1 million yuan had they must pay for it themselves.

Under the dim light of the night…

Five people were striding along the wood pathway. Cicadas and other small insects were lingering around the pathway’s dim lights. When they were about to arrive at the parking lot, the pathway was blocked by people as a mocking laughter struck their ears.

“Aha. Isn’t this Master Jia Ruidao? The loser during the day, actually still has the mood to have a feast in the Everlasting Hall? What a great way, to cast away sorrows with liquor, don’t you think so?”

There were 12 people in front of them. The one who was speaking was one of the 3 young men in front. Tang Xiu didn’t know him, but Jia Ruidao and his apprentices knew him. He was exactly their opponent, Chen Kai. He was a famous hedonist playboy from Jingmen Island.

Jia Ruidao stepped forward and coldly spoke, “Chen Kai, such a rude attitude is unnecessary. The humiliation you’ve given me, you will pay it back by hundreds of times.”

Chen Kai burst into laughter and loudly shouted, “What did you say? Have I misunderstood your spits? You thought you still have the chance to rise tomorrow, did you? Tomorrow, you will find out why these flowers are bleached with red! Hahaha…”

“You…” Jia Ruidao was furious.

“Chen Kai, is he that Jia Ruidao? The famous professional gambler?” Another young man asked.

Chen Kai stared at Jia Ruidao with a provocative attitude. But he replied to that young man with a flattering expression, “Big Brother Chu, he’s indeed Jia Ruidao, the loser who even almost sold his pants after losing to us. Those 3 guys behind him are his apprentices. Ah right, the youngest one, is his son, this prodigy has messed up his own family.”

The young man observed Jia Ruidao, nodding his head and said, “Chen Kai, do remember to behave yourself, we might meet them later. In case they give in, this matter ends here. I like that fine piece of jade pendant and I don’t want any troubles after having it later.”

“Ah, alright then. Consider that I’ve given you that jade as a gift, Big Brother Chu.” Chen Kai replied with a happy expression.

Jia Ruidao was stunned. His vision shifted back and forth between Chen Kai and the youth as he then raged over and roared, “Fuck your fart, Chen Kai! That jade pendant is a memento from my wife! I’ve been preparing to get it back. If you dare to give it to others, don’t blame this old man for forcing you by any means necessary!”

Chen Kai mocked in disdain, “Buzz off! The things I have won are mine! It’s my own business to do everything I want with it. Why should I fucking listen to your fart? If you really have the balls and abilities, just bring it on! This young master will never cower.”

“Chen Kai!” The young man who had just spoken shouted in a low tone.

Chen Kai shrunk back and laughed dryly, “Big Brother Chu, this damn old fogey started it.”

Jia Ruidao’s eyes turned bloodshot, even blue veins sprouted on his head. It was as though he would eat and swallow him. He stared preying at Chen Kai and said, “The things I’ve lost, I will win them back tomorrow. I’ll have your life look better tomorrow.”

The youth named Chu only spoke lightly when he saw Jia Ruidao angry, “The things that I’ve obtained are also never lost from me. If you want that jade pendant back, you can look for me. Ah, I forgot to introduce myself. I’m Chu Yi from Beijing.”

Tang Xiu took a step, looked at Chu Yi and said, “You have just said before to behave properly in life in case we might meet again in the future. Since the jade pendant is a memento from his wife, you ought to give him the chance first. In case that he wins tomorrow, then give it back. But if he loses then we will never mention about this jade pendant matter anymore. And everything must be over after the gambling house ended tomorrow. How about it?”

Chu Yi squinted his eyes, looking at tang Xiu and asked with a faint smile, “Who are you?”

“Tang Xiu!”

*[Long Taos]: side characters in Chinese operas who perform acrobatics and fight scenes

*[12.47 to 13.07]: don’t ask me about the tree sap