Chapter 1028 - 25: The Ultimate Gamble

Chapter 1028: Chapter 25: The Ultimate Gamble

Outside was noisy and chaotic, but it had nothing to do with Gu Xiaoning.

On the table in front of her, a sumptuous meal was laid out.

They prepared this for her, hoping she’d eat well and be in good health, which would benefit them during their research.

Gu Xiaoning sniffed and thought, I might as well eat.

Anyway, there’s no need to worry about them poisoning her... if her health declined, it wouldn’t be advantageous to them.

Thinking of the two little ones in her belly, she decided she needed to eat more and nourish herself properly.

The door opened, and the man in the wheelchair came in.

"Delicious?"

Gu Xiaoning didn’t even look up, replying perfunctorily, "It’s okay."

"Tch."

The man in the wheelchair smiled faintly, "Truly carefree... it’s alright, eat well, take your time, eat as much as you want."

"Do you know where this is?"

asked the man in the wheelchair.

"No, and I don’t care," Gu Xiaoning truly didn’t care. She only knew that Le Zhengsheng said he had a way, then he certainly had a way.

"Sir, he’s here!"

The man in the wheelchair was momentarily stunned, here? What does that mean?

The steward whispered a few words into his ear, and he quickly moved forward to help him back into the wheelchair, then pushed him to the window.

Looking down, at the entrance... Le Zhengsheng had indeed arrived!

The man gritted his teeth and raised his hand, giving the steward a slap, "Useless!"

The steward stood straight, not daring to talk back.

"Hmph!" The man gritted his teeth, showing a vicious expression, "So he escaped! Le Zhengsheng’s tricks are more than just one or two! This man, he’s full of tricks!"

The man in the wheelchair glared at Gu Xiaoning, "No wonder you’re eating so heartily, you came prepared!"

Gu Xiaoning ignored him, continuing to eat.

"Hmph!" The man in the wheelchair sneered, "Too bad I’m no amateur! I want to see how he will manage to take you from the hands of so many D City big shots today!"

"..." Gu Xiaoning finally reacted, what did he mean?

...

Downstairs, in the hall.

The man in the wheelchair pushed himself into the hall.

’Ring, ring,’ the sound of a bell rang out, and the hall suddenly fell silent.

The man in the wheelchair cleared his throat, "Ahem... good evening, everyone. I’m sure you’re all looking forward to tonight’s gamble, so... let’s not waste time, let’s start tonight’s game immediately."

Then, he raised his hand and pointed to the pavilion above, where Gu Xiaoning was, "This is our final prize for tonight."

"Wow!"

"Perfect!"

All eyes below turned toward Gu Xiaoning. Gu Xiaoning tightened her grip nervously, what did this mean? Why were they all looking at her?

In the commotion, the man in the wheelchair suddenly raised his voice, "Tonight’s ultimate winner, she... she is yours!"

"..."

This time, Gu Xiaoning heard clearly! She became an item? Ha! Ridiculous! This person’s legs were not the only thing paralyzed, his brain was too!

Gu Xiaoning was extremely anxious, what to do?

She was certainly aware that the so-called gamble was fake!

The real purpose of this cripple was to use these big shots to deal with Le Zhengsheng together!

How was Le Zhengsheng going to hold his ground against so many alone?

This gamble was merely a façade, ultimately, she would still have to leave with the man in the wheelchair... the only one trapped was Le Zhengsheng!

The hall’s door opened... Le Zhengsheng entered.

Le Zhengsheng clutched his forehead, his mind still not fully clear, having expended some effort to escape earlier, he was slightly dizzy now.

He leaned against the wall, staggering to the gambling table, stretching his long arm, "Count me in!"

The crowd looked at him with disdain, "You think you can just join? The bets are closed, there’s no such rule."

Le Zhengsheng raised his eyes, glancing toward the pavilion, swiftly pulling a gun from his calf, slamming it onto the table, and the room instantly went quiet.

Le Zhengsheng squinted, "I said, count me in."

No one spoke, everyone exchanged glances.

On the floor, the sound of a wheelchair gliding was heard. The man in the wheelchair came down, heading this way.

Seeing this scene, he couldn’t help but applaud, "Ninth Master, such courage... I didn’t expect you’d be interested in this gamble?"

"Hmph." Le Zhengsheng sneered, truly putting on airs, wasn’t this gamble set just for him?

The man in the wheelchair approached, and everyone immediately made way for him.

The man smiled lightly, "Ninth Master, you are far from ordinary... so, none of them have the right to gamble with you, allow me to represent and gamble with you, how’s that?"

Le Zhengsheng curled his lips, speaking calmly, "Alright."

The man felt quite delighted, "But, Ninth Master, you’ve come from afar... moreover, your men have also lost track, you come empty-handed, with no chips!"

Le Zhengsheng stretched his arms, pointing to the gun on the table, "Lose one round, I’ll fire one shot."

"..."

As his words were spoken, the crowd gasped. Daring to play this big!

"Ha." The man laughed, "Ninth Master, indeed brave... then, I will add a condition."

Le Zhengsheng squinted, "Speak."

"Good." The man lifted his chin, "The location of that shot, I decide!"

Le Zhengsheng was slightly taken aback, raising his eyes to look towards the pavilion.

The man smirked, raising his hand...

Those inside immediately pressed Gu Xiaoning against the glass!

Ningning! Le Zhengsheng saw clearly, what other choice was there? He clenched his jaw, "Fine, I agree!"

The man smirked confidently, "Ninth Master, I admire you. Please—"

The gambling table was cleared, everyone stepped back, leaving only Le Zhengsheng and the man.

Le Zhengsheng focused on the man, already having a plan in mind...

"Three rounds, total score."

Le Zhengsheng smiled calmly, "As you wish."

Opening round, cards dealt.

The man nodded towards Le Zhengsheng, "Ninth Master, you’ve come from afar, please go first—"

Le Zhengsheng smiled calmly, flipping open the cards...

"Oh..."

Another round of gasps...

Gu Xiaoning stood at the pavilion, unable to see clearly, anxiously pacing.

Told by the servant, "Sir has won!"

Gu Xiaoning’s heart skipped, Le Zhengsheng lost? What to do then? She fixed her gaze on the gun on the table, could it be... Le Zhengsheng was going to shoot her?

Below, the man laughed, quite delighted, "Sorry, Ninth Master, you lost... now what?"

He shrugged, gesturing to the gun, "Then you must trouble yourself, to pick it up."

Le Zhengsheng’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he grasped the gun, opening the safety catch.

"Hey." The man added, "Ninth Master, don’t shoot a place that doesn’t matter!"

He sat up straight, pointing at the temple, with eyes exuding a murderous intent, "Here, shoot here!"

Le Zhengsheng was shocked, this madman! Truly wanting his life!

"Shoot!"

"A true man keeps his word! Now that you’ve said it, shoot!"

The jeers continued, Le Zhengsheng naturally realized that all these were his people.

He suddenly gripped the gun, pressing it against his temple.

Above, Gu Xiaoning watched intently, her arms went limp, kneeling to the ground, "No! Le Zhengsheng!"