Once the money was in the bag, it was safe. Once the money was in the bag, it was safe.
Bai Qian made up his mind. Once they won this round, he had to protect his own stake no matter what.
"We won already?"
Su Che asked softly. Bai Qian hurriedly nodded, while the gamblers around them erupted into a round of foul-mouthed greetings.
"You won. Ten taels became twenty, and the house pays ten taels. Sir, we can set aside these ten taels right away. That way, you won't lose anything either inside or out, and we can keep playing with the rest."
"If you can't afford to play, don't play. Ten taels, ten taels—here, I'll give you ten taels. Go out and have a cup of tea."
Some impatient gamblers nearby were also hurling curses. One glance told Bai Qian they had lost quite a bit.
Su Che looked at Bai Qian, then snatched the chips from his hand.
"Sir!"
"Our luck is good right now. Let's take a gamble."
As he spoke, Su Che placed the chips on Big again.
"Sir!"
"I'll definitely give you five taels."
Su Che answered casually.
Bai Qian thought it over. This inscrutable Mr. Zuo would leave sooner or later, but he still had to make a living from this business. There was truly no need to ruin his own reputation over five taels.
This time, the gamblers were much quieter. Gambling houses never lacked fledglings who came merely to try their luck and see the world. Their wins and losses had nothing to do with the old hands sitting here.
To put it plainly, they were not playing the same game.
The dealer shook the dice cup again, then smashed it hard against the tabletop.
"Bets placed, hands off! Open!"
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