How about we find an opportunity next time to appear in public, clinging to Principal Jiang's leg?
However, he dismissed the idea as soon as it crossed his mind. Although the anger points he would earn that way would definitely be off the charts, he wouldn't live to spend them.
After drawing lots all the way, he didn't get any special abilities in the end, only 59 Yuanqi Fruits. Zuan was a little disappointed, but it was also expected. He swallowed the Yuanqi Fruits and refined them. The fourth magic circle had been filled with 86 fruits, which was about one-third full.
Seeing this, Zu'an felt a little melancholy. He was only at the third rank and fourth level now, and the amount of anger required for the later levels was astronomical. Where was he going to get the energy?
Just then, there was a knock on the door, and Cheng Shouping’s peculiar obsequious voice rang out: “Young master, young master, let’s go claim the prize, 1 million taels of silver!”
Zuan's eyes lit up, and his previous gloomy mood vanished. He had almost forgotten about this matter today because of all the things that had happened since he came back.
"Let's go claim the prize!"
Zu An excitedly went out, but suddenly remembered something and turned back: "No, I need to find someone to go with me."
While 1 million taels isn't as extravagant as the amount from the Silver Hook Gambling House last time, it's still a considerable sum. Even with his own efforts and the help of several guards from the Chu family, he might not be able to handle it. Therefore, he still needs to find a powerful backer.
After much thought, I decided that my wife was the most reliable option, especially since she had experience at the Silver Hook Casino.
Meanwhile, Chu Chuyan was sitting cross-legged on the bed, practicing her internal energy to heal her injuries. Suddenly, an unnatural blush appeared on her face, and she coughed up a mouthful of blood. Looking at the blood mixed with a few small pieces of ice, a look of bewilderment flashed across her face: "How could this be..."
"Wife, wife~" Just then, a flirtatious and familiar voice came from outside.
Chu Chuyan flicked her sleeve, and the blood disappeared. Immediately afterward, Zu An burst in: "Hey, wife, what are you doing in bed in broad daylight?"
Chu Chuyan's breath hitched. This guy was always like this; he could never say anything nice. "What are you doing here?"
Zuan chuckled awkwardly, "Why don't you go for a walk?"
Chu Chuyan closed her eyes again and said calmly, "I'm not going." Last time, this guy tricked her into going shopping, which resulted in a bunch of people pointing and whispering around them. It was probably just to satisfy his vanity again.
"Well, to tell you the truth, the main thing is that I'm going to the gambling den to collect a debt. I'm afraid they might be desperate and do something rash. I feel more at ease with you by my side," Zu'an said with a grin. "If I get the debt back, I'll share some with you."
"You went gambling again?" Chu Chuyan suddenly opened her eyes, her tone clearly displeased.
“This isn’t gambling, this is tuition. Their gambling den dared to offer an outrageous odds of 1 to 100 if I win. As an arithmetic teacher, I naturally have to teach them the importance of risk control. This tuition isn’t expensive,” Zuan said confidently.
"No matter how eloquently you describe it, it's still gambling," Chu Chuyan snorted. "The Chu family strictly forbids gambling. Going to the Silver Hook Gambling House with you last time was already an exception. I will never indulge in your nonsense again this time."
"I've done so much for the Chu family today, and instead of rewarding you, you've subjected me to all sorts of harsh interrogations. Now you won't even let me accompany you. I might as well leave this Chu family." Zu An's face was ashen as he turned and left.
"Where are you going?" Chu Chuyan was taken aback; the other person's reaction was clearly unexpected.
"Announcing to the world, we're getting a divorce." Zu'an waved his hand, leaving without a trace of lingering affection.
"Come back here!" Chu Chuyan was shocked. She had finally found a husband who was just right in every way to act as a shield. If he left, where would she find another one?
Besides, even if she could find someone decent, she, the eldest daughter of the Chu family, couldn't possibly marry twice; she couldn't bear the shame.
To everyone's surprise, Zu An acted as if he hadn't heard and continued walking out. Chu Chuyan bit her red lips and flashed in front of him, blocking his way: "Stop messing around, I'll go with you."
"Really?" Zu An barely suppressed the urge to smile. He hadn't expected that a woman's ability to cry, make a scene, and threaten suicide would be just as effective on a man.
"Of course it's true." Chu Chuyan snorted. "Don't let it happen again."
Zuan's eyes darted around: "Then I'll sleep with you tonight, or I'll go out and announce to the world that we're getting a divorce."
"Then let's get a divorce." Chu Chuyan gave him a cold look.
Zuan's breath hitched. "Why are you acting so unpredictably? 'Not just one bed, but a room is fine too!'"
Chu Chuyan turned around and left immediately: "If you don't follow me, I won't even go to the gambling den with you."
"So you agreed to my conditions just now?"
"Shut up!"
...
Having learned from her previous experience, Chu Chuyan took a carriage this time and quickly arrived at the entrance of the Sihai Gambling House, where Cheng Shouping had bought his gambling ticket last time.
"Go claim your prize." Zu An handed the betting slip to Cheng Shouping.
"Alright~" Cheng Shouping's eyes lit up. He couldn't wait to have more of this kind of face-saving thing. He straightened his chest and walked to the counter, slammed the betting slip on the counter, and said loudly, "Shopkeeper, I'm here to collect my prize. 1 to 100, give me 1 million taels!"
His boastful voice was so loud that it instantly attracted the attention of everyone in the gambling den.
The shopkeeper's expression changed. He glanced furtively at the back of the store, gritted his teeth, grabbed the betting slip, and tore it to shreds. "Where did this swindler come from? How dare he try to cheat people with a fake betting slip! Someone, throw him out!"
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