Chapter 1117 - 1119: Losing His Cool

Chapter 1117: Chapter 1119: Losing His Cool

The next evening, Meihua Daxiong arrived at Hejia Hotel with two boxes of cash.

Chen Bin’s side naturally wouldn’t fall short, as they also prepared two full boxes.

After wandering around the poker room, Meihua Daxiong suggested changing the location.

Chen Bin knew the other party was worried about cheating.

Without hesitation, he agreed to change rooms.

Once seated, Meihua Daxiong selected a deck from dozens of new cards and unsealed it.

Meihua Daxiong was accompanied by two of his men, while Lu Shuangyi sat next to Chen Bin and Huangfu Yu.

After agreeing on the rules, they began to play.

But it didn’t take long for Meihua Daxiong to feel that Lu Shuangyi wasn’t very skilled.

In front of everyone, he started using sleight of hand.

Within a few hours, Lu Shuangyi lost nearly 40 million Island Country Coins.

During this time, he also used some tricks, but unfortunately, Meihua Daxiong didn’t notice.

The next day, Lu Shuangyi continued to lose.

However, compared to the first day, he only lost half.

It wasn’t until the third day that Lu Shuangyi got serious.

He not only won back the 60 million lost over the previous two nights but also won nearly 80 million from Meihua Daxiong.

This greatly displeased Meihua Daxiong.

All gamblers have the same mindset: win more if you’re winning, or try to recover losses if you’re losing.

On the fourth night, as Meihua Daxiong prepared to show his skills, he directly lost 200 million.

This loss drove him into desperation.

Since he started playing cards, Meihua Daxiong had never lost so much.

Thus, early the fifth morning, he called Chen Bin.

He suggested playing during the day if Lu Shuangyi had time.

Seeing the opponent had taken the bait, Chen Bin naturally didn’t refuse.

They played throughout the day, and by nighttime, Meihua Daxiong had lost a total of 600 million.

Even though the loss was in Island Country Coins, Meihua Daxiong was trembling with rage.

Chen Bin sighed directly upon seeing this.

"It seems the rumors aren’t credible. Since Mr. Meihua’s card skill is only so-so, let’s not play anymore. I’ll take my friend to enjoy Japan for a few days and then send him back home."

These words made Meihua Daxiong feel aggrieved, but he didn’t say much.

He snorted coldly, turned, and left.

Looking at his back, Huangfu Yu curiously asked.

"If he stops playing, what will we do?"

Chen Bin responded with a smile, "Dare to bet with me? I bet he’ll play again."

"He’s lost so much, he’ll definitely realize something’s wrong. If I were him, I wouldn’t play anymore."

Seeing Huangfu Yu’s confident expression, Chen Bin laughed and replied.

"Why don’t we bet on something?"

"Alright, tell me what you have in mind."

"The winner can ask the loser to do something for them, as long as it’s not too excessive."

"Deal, let’s settle it that way!"

Returning to Chen Bang Headquarters that night, Chen Bin was about to get into bed.

The phone suddenly rang, and upon opening it, he saw it was Meihua Daxiong calling.

"I still want to play cards with your friend, ask him if he dares?"

Chen Bin began to deliberately provoke the other party.

"I think it’s better to forget it. Meihua Hall is valued only at that much money; don’t end up hollowing it out. You’d become Meihua Hall’s disgrace, and that would be awkward."

"Stop talking nonsense, just say whether you’ll play or not!"

"My friend’s time is extremely valuable, so if you’ll play, play big. Just say if you dare!"

"Tell me, how do you want to play?"

"You should know how many stores Chen Bang has on Joy Street, and I understand you have two companies. This time let’s compete industries, do you dare?"

"Of course, but I’ll play high-stakes poker."

"That’s fine, see you tomorrow morning at nine, same place."

The next morning, Chen Bin, Huangfu Yu, and Lu Shuangyi were back at Hejia Hotel waiting.

As time ticked by, there was no sign of Meihua Daxiong, which delighted Huangfu Yu.

With folded arms, he seemed extremely satisfied.

"You have to keep your word, this time, you lost the bet!"

Just then, a knocking sound came.

Soon, Meihua Daxiong walked in carrying a suitcase.

Chen Bin stood up and asked, "Did you bring everything?"

Meihua Daxiong placed the suitcase on the table, opened it, and inside were documents related to two companies.

Chen Bin merely gave it a glance, then signaled to Huangfu Yu.

Though he was somewhat displeased, he opened the suitcase.

It was packed with documents related to Joy Street stores.

After sitting down, Meihua Daxiong opened up right away.

"Trading your two stores for my two companies isn’t enough; my companies are very valuable."

"Alright, tell me your terms."

"MH Company matches with forty stores, and as for Meihua Film and Television... at least equivalent to one hundred stores."

Shaking his head, Chen Bin started negotiating down.

"I know your two companies are valuable, but their price definitely isn’t as high as you’re estimating."

After some bargaining, both parties agreed.

MH Company exchanged for thirty-five stores, while Meihua Film and Television could match eighty stores.

If the two companies aren’t completely given away, what remains could be converted into shares.

Then, Meihua Daxiong insisted on changing rooms once more.

Meihua Film and MH Company are the main economic sources for Meihua Hall, so he dared not be careless.

If he couldn’t recoup the money this time, it would be a complete disaster.

However, even with confidence, Meihua Daxiong lost everything in the end.

Sitting in the chair, face filled with misery, Chen Bin suddenly spoke.

"How will you explain losing your two most important companies when facing Meihua Hall’s members?"

Meihua Daxiong sighed deeply, rendered speechless.

He didn’t know what to do at that moment.

Then, Chen Bin’s voice echoed again.

"If willing, I can suggest a way."

"What way?"

Meihua Daxiong looked at Chen Bin, eyes bloodshot.

"Like Hejia Gate, join Chen Bang!"

Hearing this, Meihua Daxiong’s brows furrowed tightly.

Joining Chen Bang meant in name Meihua Hall would cease to exist; he found it hard to accept.

Chen Bin continued: "If you don’t join us, Meihua Hall will either dissolve immediately or get merged by other forces; it’s your choice."

Meihua Daxiong wasn’t naive; he understood Chen Bin’s implications.

After some thought, he asked, "If I agree to join, can I still manage Meihua Hall?"

"Of course, plus you’ll handle some of Chen Bang’s related industries. When a casino opens, you will be in charge."

In Chen Bin’s view, to entirely control those violence gangs, one must first manage their leaders.

Only then can the relation be bettered.

Given that Chinese gangs differ from violence gangs, treating them as Chinese will eventually cause trouble.

After those gangs are sufficiently infiltrated, only then should their original leaders be replaced.

Meihua Daxiong didn’t understand the logic, instead brightened at the prospect.

"Are you serious?"