noffsinger Chapter 51 Unexpected Disaster
Chapter 51 Unexpected Disaster
"Little girl, this is a gambling den! How can we get involved in a place like this?"
Xiaoyue stood blankly at the entrance of the gambling den in Fengyuan County, like a statue, and asked Yundan in confusion.
"Pfft haha... Xiaoyue, you look so silly, it's so cute."
"Let's go in, the two of us. I've brought you here today to broaden your horizons," Yun Dan said casually.
After saying that, Yun Dan took Xiao Yue's hand and walked in with light steps.
Although it had been a long time since she had visited, the dealer recognized Yun Dan as soon as she stepped into the casino.
Upon seeing Yun Dan arrive, he immediately abandoned his business on the table, swiftly leaving the gambling table like an arrow released from a bow, and walked quickly to Yun Dan.
“Miss Lin, it’s an honor to have you here. I’m so sorry for not welcoming you properly. Please come up to the pavilion to rest for a while. I’ll go and fetch my eldest son right away.”
The dealer warmly invited Yun Dan.
Immediately afterwards, one of his men ran out of the gambling den like a whirlwind.
"Don't rush, don't rush. I'm here today to play a couple of rounds and let my sisters experience this different kind of life."
Upon hearing this, the croupier broke out in a cold sweat and inwardly groaned.
"My goodness, with your superb skills, what need is there for any trial? Even my eldest son is no match for you."
However, on the surface, he remained humble and said:
"Miss Lin, if you're interested, we can go to the attic to play."
This place is rather smoky and chaotic; it might affect this…delicate young lady.
Yun Dan listened and thought it made a lot of sense. After all, it didn't matter where you played, and this place was indeed stinking.
Yun Dan nodded slightly.
The three of them arrived at the attic and had just sat down when people rushed to serve them tea and snacks like moths to a flame.
"Miss Lin, please enjoy your meal."
Ever since Xiaoyue entered the gambling den, she has been like a madwoman, just following Yun Dan blankly, and has not yet come to her senses.
Yun Dan, on the other hand, was completely at ease, as if she were at home. She casually picked up a cup of tea and handed it to Xiao Yue.
"Xiaoyue, drink up! Eat and drink to your heart's content, don't be afraid!"
As soon as Yun Dan finished speaking, the croupier quickly echoed her words.
"Yes, yes, young lady, enjoy yourself."
If there's anything else you'd like to eat, just let me know, and I'll arrange it to your satisfaction.
Yun Dan glanced at him but didn't say anything, though she thought to herself, "This lackey knows how to get things done, not bad."
A moment later, Lü Tianba came in and, before even seeing Yun Dan, immediately clasped his hands in greeting.
"Miss Lin, it's been a long time! What brings you here? I'm so sorry for not greeting you properly, old Lu. Haha..."
"Master Lü, it's been a long time."
"I had nothing to do today, so I brought my best friend here, hoping she could broaden her horizons."
"Haha, that's great. Seeing the world can broaden one's horizons."
"Miss Lin, how have you been lately? Is there anything I, Old Lü, can do to help you? Please don't be shy with me."
"Master Lü, you flatter me. I am relieved that you don't blame me for bothering you."
"No trouble at all, I, Old Lu, am more than happy to have you come."
"Well, I had nothing to do today, so I just came to the county town to buy some supplies and stopped by to see you all," Yun Dan said.
"I see." Master Lü smiled.
"Then you two can stay here a little longer before you leave. I just received a new batch of goods, and I can show you the varieties."
Yun Dan glanced at him, and Xiao Yue, also curious, chatted with him for a while longer.
Yun Dan then went with Master Lü to see the so-called new goods.
Upon arrival, the shelves were filled with all sorts of strange and wonderful things, including beautiful jewelry, golden chains, and luminous gems.
Yun Dan examined the items with great interest, occasionally asking about their uses.
Master Lü enthusiastically introduced the place from the side, as if reciting a familiar story.
Although Xiaoyue was still a little reserved, she was also attracted by these novel items and listened very attentively.
Yun Dan gave Xiao Yue a necklace, a jade bracelet, and a jade hairpin.
I took about ten items for myself to give away as gifts.
When Xiaoyue saw the jewelry, she was as happy as a blooming flower, while Lü Tianba laughed so hard he almost fell over.
Back in the attic, Yun Dan took out money, ready to pay Lü Tianba.
It would have been fine if Yun Dan hadn't offered any money, but to everyone's surprise, Lü Tianba reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and started getting angry with her.
They also asked her what supplies she needed and offered to get them for her.
“Master Lü, if you keep doing this, I won’t dare to come next time.”
"We're friends, but we still need to settle the money." Yun Dan said.
"Alright, I'll have my men take care of everything for you. They'll give you a list of the expenses, and then you can pay them back."
"Then you two will have to stay for lunch. It's on me. Let's have a good meal at Junzilou." Lü Tianba said generously.
Just then, all three of them heard a commotion coming from downstairs.
The three of them went downstairs and saw a fat man with big ears standing in front of the door. His arrogant and domineering manner was just like that of a proud rooster.
There were several fierce-looking thugs standing behind them, making Yun Dan want to punch them.
Then I heard him shout at the top of his lungs:
"Lu Tianba, I heard that the expert who defeated you two years ago has arrived. Bring him out quickly so I can see him," the fat man said arrogantly.
"Lin Kan, is this a place where you can run wild?" Lü Tianba was furious.
"What's wrong, Lü Tianba? I didn't come here to see you, why are you so angry?"
At that moment, a clear and melodious voice floated out.
“I heard you wanted to see me,” Yun Dan said.
Lin Kan saw that it was a little girl and immediately understood what was going on.
"I heard that you were the one who beat Lü Tianba the year before last. How about it, are you interested in sparring with me?"
Lin Kan maintained an arrogant demeanor from beginning to end, looking at people with a sideways gaze, as if everyone else was inferior to him.
“Oh, you want to play with me? That’s interesting. Master Lü, what do you think?” Yun Dan turned to ask Lü Tianba.
"Miss Lin, I hope you'll show some mercy later, out of consideration for me," Lü Tianba said slowly.
"Easy to say, easy to say..."
"Hey, you incessant chatterbox, are you ever going to stop? I've been waiting forever!" Lin Kan yelled irritably.
"How exactly do you want to play? Do you want to play dominoes, or dice?"
Lu Tianba, with his face full of scars and his large, copper-bell-like eyes, roared at the top of his lungs.
Lin Kan's lips curled slightly upward, revealing a disdainful smile, and he sneered:
"Whatever, little girl, I'm happy to play whatever you want. But it can't be less than a hundred taels of silver each time."
Yun Dan's face was ashen, like an iceberg, and she said slowly, "Alright, let's play dice then."
When the gamblers in the gambling den saw that they were about to start betting, they were like frightened birds and quickly made way for them.
The four walked to the table, and Yun Dan asked, "Should you shake it, or should I?"
Seeing Yun Dan's nonchalant attitude, Lin Kan's anger erupted like a volcano.
"You roll it. I heard you rolled 21 on three dice last time. I'm going to see if you're really that amazing."
"Xiaoyue, you shake it."
"Little girl, I don't know how," Xiaoyue said nervously.
"It's alright, it's alright, I'm here for you!"
Xiaoyue looked helpless, her eyes filled with unease and struggle.
She bit her lip tightly, and her once pink lips were now bloodless from being pressed down by her teeth.
Her gaze lingered on Yun Dan, as if seeking some comfort or a way out, but she only saw Yun Dan's firm yet gentle eyes.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, but the fear in her heart was like a surging wave, crashing against her soul one after another.
She slowly stood up, her steps unsteady as she walked to the table, picked up the three cold dice as if they were magic stones that could determine her fate.
She carefully placed the dice into the dice cup, her movements so gentle that it seemed as if the slightest force would shatter this fragile thing.
Then, she closed her eyes and prayed silently, hoping that all of this would end soon.
A moment later, she suddenly opened her eyes and slammed the dice cup onto the table with a loud bang.
The sound was particularly jarring in the quiet room, as if it were a scream of her inner fear.
At this moment, Xiaoyue's heart was pounding like a drum. She stared nervously at the overturned dice cup, her mind a mess, not knowing what awaited her next.
Yun Dan stood quietly to the side, her eyes revealing a hint of expectation, as if encouraging Xiao Yue to bravely face this unknown challenge.