He was not an idiot. With things spelled out to this extent, how could he fail to understand? They simply wanted to use Kun Linshu's wife in their hands to keep Kun Linshu under control.
Come to think of it, with Kun Linshu in this state, if he really lost, there was no telling what foolish thing he might do.
Once he understood the deeper meaning, he immediately had no further objections and felt it was indeed necessary to get a grip on Kun Linshu's wife.
So he stopped tugging and arguing, no longer preventing Niu Youdao from flicking his sleeve and leaving.
Who would have thought that just as the two finished speaking and Niu Youdao was about to turn away again, someone suddenly shouted, "I'm willing!"
Niu Youdao and Yan Li both turned back. It was Fire Phoenix. She said to Kun Linshu, "Senior Brother, I'm willing to be the stake!"
Qian Fucheng froze. He had not expected Fire Phoenix to volunteer.
Kun Linshu was stunned as well, then shook his head repeatedly. "No. Absolutely not."
Fire Phoenix took his hand, forcing a smile. "Senior Brother, as long as you win, I'll naturally be fine. I believe you can win."
Kun Linshu refused. "No."
Fire Phoenix asked him, "Does Senior Brother not have confidence in winning?"
"This..." Kun Linshu hesitated. If he could win, Junior Sister would naturally be all right. He was confident that he could win.
Fire Phoenix said, "If Senior Brother can win, then there's nothing to worry about."
Junior Sister's words made it truly difficult for Kun Linshu to decide. He desperately wanted another match with Niu Youdao. He had endured ten bitter years for this day! But using his own wife as the stake was somewhat too much.
His thoughts were in turmoil,