Losing Fair and Square!

After a great deal of effort, Su Xian finally talked Qian Renxue into going to bed, and she also understood the rules of the game.

However...

The corners of Su Xian's mouth curled up slightly as he said with a smile, "Since it's a game, shouldn't we bet something? Otherwise, it doesn't feel very interesting."

"What do you want to bet?"

Qian Renxue was already itching to try this game, but when she saw Su Xian's ill-intentioned smile, she immediately became wary.

"Betting money hurts feelings, and it's boring too. It's all our money anyway, so there's nothing to bet on."

Su Xian began eliminating options with a perfectly serious expression. Qian Renxue could not help nodding as well. She did not need money, and as long as she asked, he would definitely give it to her.

"How about this... If you win, you kiss me once. If I win, I kiss you once. What do you think?"

His eyes lit up, but Su Xian's expression remained utterly composed, as though he were completely open to negotiation. Qian Renxue, however, rolled her eyes in embarrassed indignation.

After being with Su Xian for the past few days, how could she not know what he was up to?

Hmph! All you know is how to beat around the bush to take advantage of me and bully me~

You were already up to no good first thing in the morning. There's no way I'm agreeing to that!

After thinking for a moment, Qian Renxue immediately came up with an idea. "If I lose, I'll agree to do one thing for you. If you lose, you'll agree to do one thing for me. And you can't go back on your word or refuse."

"Anything at all?" Su Xian raised a brow and asked with a wicked grin.

"No! We're still young and not married yet, so don't even think about it."

Seeing his expression, how could Qian Renxue not know that Su Xian was entertaining some improper thoughts again? She was immediately ashamed and angry, a flush rising to her face and dyeing her fair cheeks crimson.

Su Xian's expression changed dramatically as he stared at Qian Renxue in disbelief. "What are you thinking? I was only going to ask you to massage my back. I didn't expect you to take it that way."

Qian Renxue: ...

I've already taken my pants off, and that's what you tell me?!

"You shameless bastard!"

Knowing that Su Xian was deliberately acting to lead her on, Qian Renxue was both ashamed and furious. She sprang up from his arms, shoved him hard with both hands, and directly pinned Su Xian onto the carpet.

Her little face puffed up in angry embarrassment, Qian Renxue leaned against Su Xian's side, her hands instinctively dropping to his waist.

"Hehe... So you deliberately led me on? So you made fun of me? Let's see if you dare do it again."

As she continuously tickled Su Xian, the anger on Qian Renxue's face turned into a beaming smile in the blink of an eye.

"Wuwuwu~ Stop, it tickles so much, hahahaha..."

"Haha... waaah~ Stop, stop it! If you don't stop, I'm calling for someone!"

"Go ahead and scream! Let's see if anyone dares come in even if you scream your throat raw."

"Ohoho~ Wife, I was wrong! I won't dare do it again, hahaha~"

Three minutes later...

Su Xian and Qian Renxue successfully switched roles. Last time, the woman had been on top and the man below; this time, the man was on top and the woman below.

"Do you admit you were wrong?"

Su Xian held Qian Renxue's hands down, looking utterly domineering as he asked.

"Don't... I'm ticklish. I was wrong, okay?"

Qian Renxue pouted pitifully. If she had known, she never would have let Su Xian get back up.

"Now you know you were wrong? Too late! You tortured me half to death just now, so it's time for you to have a taste of it too."

"Wuwuwu~ I... hahahaha... You... stop already, I... I... was wrong, wahaha... hahaha..."

"Tell me honestly. If I lose, what do you want me to agree to?" Su Xian pressed.

"I won't... wuwuwu~ Stop, I'm tickled to death... hahaha..."

"Tell me already. I'll let you go once you tell me. Hurry!"

"I'll tell you... I'll tell you! If... wuwu... if I ever lie to you in the future, eek eek eek~ you're not allowed to get angry!"

Qian Renxue laughed so hard that her body twisted and struggled from side to side, tears nearly spilling from her eyes as a rosy flush spread across her face.

Hearing this, Su Xian's movements suddenly froze. He seemed to understand something.

He had not expected that this was what she had been worrying about!

A strange glimmer flashed through Su Xian's eyes. Deeply moved, he curved his lips into a crescent smile and looked tenderly at the girl beneath him.

Silly girl, you're overthinking it~

His eyes reddened slightly. Su Xian hugged Qian Renxue and lay down with her, his nose stinging as though he wanted to cry, yet his heart felt warm.

"You..."

Feeling the sincerity in Su Xian's emotions, Qian Renxue, who had just been about to strike back, froze. She had no idea what had happened.

"Ahem... Let's play Texas Hold'em."

Afraid that Qian Renxue would notice, Su Xian hurriedly snapped back to his senses and began tidying the playing cards as if nothing had happened.

Seeing Su Xian like this, Qian Renxue frowned. Her intuition told her something was off, but her attention soon shifted to the playing cards.

As he shuffled, Su Xian continued explaining the rules to Qian Renxue, so she would not win without understanding why, nor would he lose without knowing how.

"Each person gets a hundred chips. Whoever runs out first loses."

"The rules are simple. Each round, you put in one chip as the ante. If you think your hand is strong, you can raise however much you want or go all-in. If your hand is weak, you can fold directly."

With that, Su Xian cut the deck and began dealing, placing Qian Renxue's chips for her as well.

Another world, the first match! Texas Hold'em! A husband-and-wife showdown!

Now beginning!

"I raise ten gold coins!"

Su Xian had barely picked up his cards when Qian Renxue tossed down ten gold coin chips.

"Uh..."

Glancing at his cards, three aces, Su Xian's mouth twitched violently.

Holy shit!

Just when I wanted to lose, you gave me this?!

Why the hell had I never gotten luck this good when playing cards before?!

"I'll call ten and raise another ten!"

After thinking about it, Su Xian felt that he could not lose too obviously. He raised in return, intending to win a few small hands first before throwing the game.

"I'm all-in."

The moment she finished speaking, Qian Renxue pushed all the chips in front of her forward, smiling brightly at him. Su Xian's eyelids twitched wildly.

Damn it!

Could she have two jokers right from the first hand?

No way!

I refuse to believe it even if it kills me!

"I fold. You win!"

Determined not to believe it, Su Xian directly threw down his cards. Otherwise, if he called, he would win this hand!

There were always maids to massage his back and legs, and he could order his wife around too. Whether he won or lost made little difference to him.

But losing would put someone at ease. Su Xian had already calculated that account very clearly.

"Hehe... I won with a pair."

Seeing that Su Xian had actually folded, Qian Renxue happily pulled the chips back and revealed her hole cards: a pair of fives.

Su Xian: ...

Should I have a mental breakdown or not? Waiting online, urgent!

You dared to go all-in with a pair of fives?!

You're seriously too bold!!

Thanks to "Little A Bai," "Carefree Wanderer," "Freehearted Daoist," "Virtual Happiness," ""... for the rewards, and thanks to all you bros for the recommendation votes!!

P.S. This chapter continues from the last one. After this, it won't be filler about poker anymore—it'll be filler about mahjong. Cough cough, just kidding...