Chapter 32: There's Always Someone Better

The Six of Diamonds – what a terrible card!

Yang Shihao's eyebrows subtly furrowed. Adding 6 to an Ace gave him 17 points, much lower than Gu Mingzhu's 20.

He tapped the table impatiently, clearly agitated.

Was today destined for him to resort to cheating in the Yan family's casino?

Thinking of this, Yang Shihao looked at Gu Mingzhu with bloodshot eyes, hoping she'd take another card and bust. However, he knew that the chance was slim. Gu Mingzhu, even if she lost a few rounds, should have learned her lesson by now.

As he expected,

Gu Mingzhu said to the dealer, "I'll stay."

Hearing this, Yang Shihao's heart sank, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

It seemed cheating was his only option left.

Holding his breath, Yang Shihao quickly made a decision. He smiled at Gu Mingzhu and said coldly, "With your good luck, why stop at 20? Why not try for 21?"

Gu Mingzhu leaned back in her chair, smiling sweetly. "20 points are enough to beat you. I'm afraid more might embarrass you, Mr. Yang."

Seizing the moment she spoke, Yang Shihao's fingers moved swiftly, switching his hidden card while using his arm to shield it.

With everyone's attention on Gu Mingzhu and Yang Shihao's skilled, swift action, no one noticed the switch.

When he saw his new card, Yang Shihao's breath became uneven, his heart almost leaping out of his throat with tension.

Revealing his hidden card, he saw his 6 had changed to a 10. He sighed in relief, a smirk appearing on his face.

Feeling more confident, Yang Shihao wanted to turn the tables.

Looking at Gu Mingzhu with malice, he said, "Playing back and forth is boring. Let's decide the winner with one hand. The loser will run naked around the casino. How about that?"

Gu Mingzhu's lips curled into a smile, a cold glint in her eyes.

She thought he was so skilled with his little cheating trick? She'd show him what real skill was.

"Alright, Mr. Yang. I'll hold you to your word," she replied nonchalantly, exuding a carefree attitude.

Yang Shihao laughed coldly. This arrogant woman might not have many skills, but her arrogance was unmatched.

He wanted to see if she'd still be laughing when she had to run naked.

"Miss Gu, do you want another card?" The dealer asked Gu Mingzhu again, due to Yang Shihao's additional condition.

Staring at Yang Shihao, Gu Mingzhu replied softly, "No need."

Yang Shihao's smirk grew wider, his gaze darkening. This woman was asking for it. She had walked right into hell when she could have chosen heaven.

The dealer turned to Yang Shihao and said warmly, "Mr. Yang, please reveal your cards."

Yang Shihao turned his hidden card over, locking eyes with Gu Mingzhu as he sneered, "Ten of Spades! With the Ace, that's Blackjack – 21 points. Gu Mingzhu, your luck has run out today!"