Free Gold and Silver Jewelry

Lu Lan snorted coldly and said, "Do you think you'll always be this lucky?"

Zhou Wanwan looked at them and said, "Just tell me if you're going to bet or not? What are you doing talking nonsense if you're not going to bet? Don't tell me you can't afford to bet?"

Cheng Chao stood to the side, looking on with amusement.

Zhou Qingzhou, who was standing nearby, said:

"Young Master, Lu Lan is your fiancée. Is it appropriate for you to humiliate her like this?"

It's all for... a little maid. If Madam knew, she'd probably skin you alive.

Moreover, this is twenty thousand taels.

If the master finds out, he'll probably break your legs.

Cheng Chao looked at him and said:

Are you planning to be transferred to live with my parents in the future?

Zhou Qingzhou, since you are my subordinate, you must listen to me and know your place.

I know your family and Zhou Wanwan are at odds, but that's your family's business and has nothing to do with me.

You have to treat Zhou Wanwan Zhou Wanwan way I treat her.

Pah! You misspoke. You should treat her even better than I have.

Zhou Qingzhou's face stiffened as he said, "Young Master, I can't do it."

Cheng Chao sneered:

"If you can't do it, then don't be my study companion anymore. Your Zhou Qingyuan is quite smart, though."

"Let him be my study companion from now on! You idiot."

Zhou Qingzhou gritted his teeth in anger and said:

"Young Master, don't you think what you're doing is the stupidest thing ever?"

Look, all the young masters are laughing at you. Don't you think that's incredibly shameful?

Cheng Chao didn't bother with him; the guy wasn't very bright.

Zhou Wanwan looked at Lu Lan and said, "Then we need to discuss the rules properly, so that your Lu Family won't cause me trouble later."

Lu Lan sneered and said, "Fine, let's write it down in black and white, and find a few people to be witnesses."

Cheng Chao quickly pledged his loyalty, saying, "I can be your witness."

Lu Lan said with a dark face, "You're going to be her witness? You're just a simp now, what right do you have to be a witness?"

Cheng Chao scoffed, "So what if I'm a simp? It's not like I'm the one simping."

Lu Lan angrily shouted, "Cheng Chao, you shameless bastard! You wait, we'll break off the engagement when we get back!"

Cheng Chao spat and said, "Who cares? You'd better back out now. Talking about marriage with you for even a second longer would be disrespectful to myself."

Lu Lan shouted:

"Who do you think you are? Everyone knows what kind of person your mother is!"

Our family is already being very kind by agreeing to a marriage proposal with you.

And yet, you've fallen for such a piece of junk.

Cheng Chao roared angrily:

"Who's the trash? You're the trash, you were just seen naked."

Besides, you're so unreasonable, I don't want to marry you!

The news of Lu Lan and Zhou Wanwan's bet spread quickly, attracting a large crowd.

The betting agreement was signed, and Zhou Wanwan looked at Lu Lan and said, "As long as I have the ability to buy these things, you'll pay for these gold and silver jewelry, right?"

Lu Lan smiled faintly and said:

"Yes, and we can't rely on Cheng Chao, we have to rely on ourselves. If you can do it, I'll pay the 26,000 taels."

But if you can't do that, then you have to get Cheng Chao to buy all these things for me."

Zhou Wanwan nodded and took out a stack of silver notes from her sleeve, saying, "I don't have many silver notes here, just over a million taels. Lu Lan, you've lost again."

Lu Lan left in tears, while Cheng Chao followed behind Zhou Wanwan with a smile, carrying her things.

Zhou Qingzhou was furious:

"Young master, what's the difference between you and a servant? Aren't you lowering yourself in this way?"

Look at your classmates, none of them would even look down on someone like you.

The master said the money was meant to curry favor with Young Master Xie, but you've spent it all on Zhou Wanwan.

If the master finds out, he'll skin us alive."

Cheng Chao sighed and said:

"You know nothing! Who is Young Master Xie? Would he even look at me?"

Zhou Wanwan is different. She is not as aloof as the young master of the Xie Family, and she is kind-hearted.

Besides, she's no less capable than the young master of the Xie Family. What is the young master of the Xie Family? I wouldn't even look at him!

Zhou Qingzhou thought Cheng Chao had gone mad. As soon as they entered the post station, they saw the group of spoiled young masters smiling and saying, "Cheng Chao, why aren't you serving your master?"

"I've never seen such a spineless man, hahaha!"

Cheng Chao laughed and said, "I'm here to book a room for my master."

The spoiled brats burst into laughter. "Cheng Chao, you're a madman! Even if you love a woman a lot, you can't act like this!"

"Your sycophantic behavior is disgusting! Ask your master if he wants to go to the casino. The casinos in Yunxi County are among the best."

Cheng Chao chuckled and said, "Forget it! My master is still too young! I'm afraid he can't go."

As soon as Zhou Wanwan walked in, she heard this question. She smiled and said, "A casino? Are casinos fun? Why don't you go?"

The spoiled young men nearby burst into laughter.

A large group of people led Zhou Wanwan forward; they were not far from the Cloud Creek Casino.

Cheng Chao looked at Zhou Wanwan and advised, "Boss, I think you'd better not go to the casino. Nine out of ten gamblers lose! I've never won at the Cloud Creek Casino."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Cheng Chao and asked, "Do you still come to the casino often?"

Cheng Chao chuckled and said, "I rarely come here now; I got scammed before."

Zhou Wanwan looked at Cheng Chao and said, "Lower your gambling. Gambling is not a good thing."

Cheng Chao nodded and replied, "I'll do whatever you say."

They soon arrived at Cloud Creek Casino, and Zhou Wanwan Cloud Creek Casino hadn't expected it to be so big.

Cheng Chao explained softly, "The real backer of Cloud Creek Casino is none other than the Xie Family family, the maternal family of Noble Consort Ning."

This is an exquisite villa hidden in the bustling city.

The vermilion gate was majestic and imposing, with carriages and horses constantly passing by, and those coming and going were all young masters from prominent families and wealthy merchants.

Upon entering the inner courtyard, one is greeted by carved beams and painted rafters, winding corridors leading to secluded spots, and wisps of incense smoke rising from the incense burner.

The tables and chairs in the gambling hall were made of precious wood, the floor was covered with thick carpets, and even the chips were made of specially made jade tablets and gold and silver tickets.

The service here is thorough and meticulous, with tea, snacks, fresh fruit, and fine wine served at any time, and dedicated staff attending to each other.

The casino has strict rules, does not cheat customers, and does not set up insidious scams. It has always been known in circles of the powerful and wealthy for being legitimate, respectable, and safe.

Upon entering the inner courtyard, one could see a dozen women singing and dancing gracefully.

They wore light, flowing dresses with flowing sleeves, and were all dancers from the orthodox court music academy, skilled in the Light Cloud Dance, with every gesture exuding elegance.

Cheng Chao explained, "These are all from the Court of Imperial Entertainments; they are proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting."

The Court of Imperial Entertainments?

Several richly dressed playboys nearby burst into laughter upon seeing Zhou Wanwan's reaction.

One of them looked at her with a nonchalant air and said:

"Oh, this country girl is completely mesmerized by the dance."

"Is this the first time you've ever seen such a grand scene in your life?"

The other person also scoffed and said:

"What kind of place is Cloud Creek Casino? Is it a place where a country bumpkin like this can just walk in?"

"They probably can't even afford to pay for one of these lamps, yet they dare to stand here and glare at us. It's laughable."

Everyone burst into laughter, and someone said:

"Little girl, do you like the dancing here?"

If you're interested, you can come and learn! I'll have them teach you for free.

This is a deliberate attempt to humiliate Zhou Wanwan!

These are from the Court of Imperial Entertainments; they're not exactly respectable girls.

In this era that values reputation, who would want their daughter to associate with these people?