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Chapter 253: 253, amusement park
Chapter 253: 253, amusement park
Chapter 253: 253, amusement park
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The Haicheng Amusement Park not far from the hotel had a towering roller coaster suspended in mid-air. It looked somewhat intimidating.
Rong An followed not far behind his princess, utterly baffled. This woman was so timid that she wouldn’t even dare sit on a carousel, this woman with a limp and a crutch… Why on earth would she come to an amusement park?!
Xiao Yebai, a naturally cold-blooded creature, would absolutely not partake in such childish rides.
Thus, that afternoon, he saw Mo Weiyi dragging Xiao Yebai around the amusement park.
One moment watching bumper cars, others were playing, and she was laughing.
The next, she was watching the rapid river ride, shrieking along with others.
Then it was the roller coaster, where her screams at its highest point were even louder than those riding on it.
At the end of the trip, Mo Weiyi bought a huge pile of gifts at the specialty shop
in the amusement park.
All were meant to be given to friends and family back home.
Looking at the time, she said, “Rong An, take all the gifts back to the hotel. Buy a few more suitcases and pack them all. Xiaobai and I are going to keep exploring the area.”
Rong An: “…Alright.”
Having purchased so many gifts, indeed, more suitcases were needed.
Rong An hurried off, and Mo Weiyi smiled subtly.
Hehe, finally, a chance to be alone together.
Under the nightfall, Mo Weiyi wrapped her arms around Xiao Yebai’s arm, feeling the sweetness in her heart.
Despite her inconvenient mobility, it was indeed a romantic feeling to wander the streets with the man she loved in this unfamiliar city.
A building up ahead suddenly caught her attention. It was all golden and awe-grabbing under the night sky, looking very much like a gigantic golden lotus. It was spectacular.
“Xiaobai, what’s that up ahead?”
Xiao Yebai looked over.
It was a casino.
One of the few legally licensed casinos in the country.
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Although Mo Weiyi grew up pampered in a rich family, it was her first time in a casino.
As soon as they entered the main hall, it was packed.
People crowded around the numerous gambling tables, enveloping the room with the roar of cash machines and the ringing of slot machines. Occasional loud shouts erupted from corners, adding to the indulgent atmosphere, leaving a dazzling impression on Mo Weiyi.
His low and clear voice rang in her ear, “Want to play?
“I don’t knowhow.” Despite her words, Mo Weiyi’s eyes were reluctant to leave the sight.
It was said that one must gamble a few rounds when at a casino to have a true experience.
Thus, Xiao Yebai exchanged for a pile of chips and led her to a private seat upstairs.
Mo Weiyi sat to the side, watching him sit in front of the poker table.
He held a half-burned cigarette between his thin lips, gracefully handling the cards with his slender fingers.
Under the haze of the white smoke, his eyes behind his glasses were profound but obscure. The light cast shadows on his face, creating an effect of alternating brightness and darkness.
In comparison to the other “gamblers” around him, he appeared refined yet aloof that had an air of “being the sober one amidst the drunken crowd.”
As Mo Weiyi watched, she couldn’t help but admire him in her heart.
Indeed, her man was always the most unique and exceptional wherever he was. Not only his appearance and temperament, even when doing something as casual as gambling, he could still be so attractive.
The most important thing was his photographic memory. Gambling, which relies significantly on memory, was child’s play to him.
As expected.
After several rounds, there was a small mountain of chips piled up in front of
him.
Mo Weiyi even felt like the dealer was giving him strange looks.
After another round, Xiao Yebai rose from his seat.
Mo Weiyi rounded her eyes, “Why aren’t you continuing?
“A little gambling brings fun.” Xiao Yebai had no love for gambling. On the contrary, his clarity was somewhat frightening.
The reason that casinos are enduringly profitable is because they exist off people’s losses.
However, Mo Weiyi proposed, “Let me have a go!”
Xiao Yebai raised his eyebrows slightly at her, a smirk on his face.
Even though he didn’t say anything, Mo Weiyi could tell-he was looking down on her!
After all, in terms of academic performance or talent… she was just average and could not measure up to Xiao Yebai.
But Mo Weiyi refused to back down.
Yes, she didn’t have a photographic memory, but gambling was also about luck, right?
As for luck, she had always been known for her good fortune from her childhood.
Even kidnappings, a common threat in affluent families, had occurred to her several times. Yet, each time she managed to turn the tide in her favor.
Her grandfather once told her that the Abbot of the Temple calculated her destiny when she was born and predicted she would enjoy wealth and peace for life.
Having lived for twenty years so far, she fully believed in this prediction.
Xiao Yebai didn’t agree nor disagree. But seeing her enthusiastic about trying it out, he sat down in a nearby seat.
After the dealer dealt the cards, Mo Weiyi started to play her hand with a serious expression.
The game was Baccarat.
She had seen it before in old Hong Kong movies, but she didn’t understand it. She couldn’t remember the cards or understand the pattern, she was simply guessing.
In the end, the dealer indicated that it was time to reveal the cards.
With a casual expression, Mo Weiyi slid her delicate and fair fingers over her cards and revealed her hand.
The dealer glanced at her, then revealed a meaningful smile.
Xiao Yebai: “…”
“Sorry!” After the dealer spoke, he swiped with his rake.
The mountain of chips in front of Mo Weiyi was cleared all at once.
Did she lose?
Mo Weiyi froze.
And she lost everything in one go?
Uh.