No one wanted to get out after soaking in the hot spring, and the President clearly felt the same way. He gestured to his butler, and before long, the servants carried a table into the bath.
"This was specially prepared for doing things in here. Of course, it was also a gift from my grandfather!" the President said with a laugh as he sat down beside the table.
The table was quite large, probably big enough for six to eight people to sit around. It was oval-shaped, and with everyone seated in the bath, it was neither too high nor too low. It was just right.
The wooden surface had not been coated with paint or anything similar, but it had a waterproof, oily feel. This was the result of repeatedly soaking and brushing it with oil refined from a certain type of wood.
This vegetable oil was harmless to people, water, and everything else.
At the same time, its hydrophobic and sealing properties ensured that the wood would not be damaged by water or rot.
The tabletop was made of stone, though it was unclear what kind. It looked like reddish-purple agate, with some yellow threads mixed in, and was extremely beautiful.
Some important areas, such as the betting spots and card positions, had been outlined on the tabletop with gold and silver thread.
Everyone gathered around. Some people said they did not really know how to play, but that was merely a humble way of putting it. In reality, their rank and status were not yet high enough to join a card game like this.
Joining rashly might offend someone—people could be narrow-minded and assume that being unable to sit at the table was the fault of certain others!
Lin Qi sat down beside the table. Everyone knew