Chapter 21: Promotion, Wealth, and the Death of Parents

Xu Xingbai's luck was really bad today. She wasn't skilled in this game to begin with and was too lazy to count cards, so she lost very quickly.

Listening to Yang Shihao's words, Xu Xingbai looked at him and sneered, "Shut your crow's beak. Maybe my luck will turn around."

Yang Shihao coldly chuckled and bet five million on the player's side. Then he looked at Xu Xingbai, intending to say something, but was momentarily stunned by the woman beside her, Gu Mingzhu.

The woman's skin was as fair as snow, stunningly beautiful, so attractive that it was hard to ignore. However, compared to Xu Xingbai's arrogance and aggressiveness, she appeared softer and more restrained, also seeming cooler and more indifferent.

Yang Shihao withdrew his gaze and focused back on Xu Xingbai, obviously ignoring Gu Mingzhu.

"Isn't this me feeling sorry for Miss Xu losing all night as our 'lady of fortune'? Although the Xu family is wealthy, if you end up crying at the gambling table, wouldn't we be seen as bullies?" Yang Shihao smirked, his laughter a bit malicious.

Xu Xingbai placed a ten million bet on the banker side opposite to Yang Shihao and looked at him with a smirk, "Don't worry about it, Boss Yang. I can afford to lose this money. But speaking of which, your sister has been married into the Gu family for quite some time. After all these years of trying hard, why does she still look so impoverished?"

Hearing this, Gu Mingzhu, who had been silent, smiled faintly while looking at the cards. It was evident she had never doubted Xu Xingbai's sharp tongue.

People around chuckled, and Yang Shihao's face darkened a bit from Xu Xingbai's words.

He chuckled coldly, knowing the deep ties between the Xu siblings and Gu Mingzhu. So he wasn't surprised she'd mock him for helping Gu Mingzhu.

However, Xu Xingbai had been spoiled, talking too bluntly because of her family background.

As they bantered, the dealer revealed the cards.

The banker had a three of hearts and a jack of spades, which counted as three points. The player had a six of diamonds and a king of hearts, totaling seven points. The player won.

Yang Shihao had bet on the player side, his smile growing wider, "See? I said if I bet opposite to Miss Xu, I'd win."

As he spoke, others at the table started murmuring, "If you're having a bad streak, just stop... Don't jinx everyone else's luck."

"I think I'll follow Boss Yang this time. Sometimes you just can't ignore superstitions."

"Yeah... I've never won sitting next to her."

Many echoed, annoying Xu Xingbai who sneered, "If you can't afford to lose, then leave. Acting like you've won millions just because I'm not around!"

Her eyes were cold and arrogant, revealing her domineering nature.

People had heard about her temper, so they fell silent, not daring to speak.

Yang Shihao won again, his face looking much better, "Everyone means well. Seeing you lose so badly, and in front of your father too, it's hard for us to face."

"It's said that rising in rank and wealth brings misfortune to parents. Seeing how well Boss Yang is doing today, I wonder why you still have the mood to bother with me," Xu Xingbai said with a teasing smile, her captivating fox-like eyes full of indulgence.