Zhang San, whose face was wrinkled, grinned like a chrysanthemum and asked, "Are you two also going to the martial arts tournament?"
Yao Yao stared at Zhang San suspiciously. "Old man, is there something you need?"
Zhang San was already used to other people's cold faces, but he still shamelessly said, "You two are probably new to Ye City. Let me tell you, the most famous thing about Ye City is not poetry, landscapes, or courtesans, but gambling!"
Those around could tell at a glance that Zhang San was conning people again, and they sighed inwardly, "What a mess!" but no one said anything to warn him.
Because the casino owner was clearly protecting Zhang San, the last person who tried to warn him had his hand broken, and from then on, no one dared to speak up.
bet?
Yao Yao curled her lips with interest. Looking at the reactions of those around her, it was clear they were numb. It seemed this person had done this more than once or twice.
With a youthful innocence on his face, he said, "But isn't gambling harmful? How can it become a unique feature?"
Zhang San could tell from this that she was already a little curious, so he pressed his advantage, "Hey, you don't know this, do you? How can gambling be harmful? It's just that you're out of luck. When your luck turns, you might be able to turn your one or two taels of silver chips into a piece of gold!"
Yao Yao asked curiously, "Is it really that amazing?"
Xu Chi clearly saw through Zhang San's trick and was about to interrupt when Yao Yao glared at him... Was he trying to go along with it first? What kind of sabotage was he trying to cause?
So he shut his mouth.
Seeing their actions, Zhang San assumed that Yao Yao's words carried more weight, and said even more solicitously, "Of course, otherwise how could it become a unique feature of our Ye City? There are already people here who have made a living doing this, married, had children, and lived in big houses!"
"Hmm...that sounds really amazing, shall we go check it out?"
Zhang San was naturally delighted. "Sure, sure, of course. Just follow me."
Judging from Zhang San's practiced manner, it seemed like this wasn't his first time doing it.
Yao Yao narrowed her eyes dangerously. Clearly, many ignorant teenagers had fallen into this trap before them.
The underground gambling den; these days, you can't get here without someone leading you.
This is also to create a believable illusion.
"Hey, Zhang Laosan, you've brought men again?"
"Yes, yes, these two young masters are new to Ye City, and we hope you will take good care of them."
The two guards thought to themselves that they would take good care of them, since they were all potential easy targets.
"Please come in, gentlemen." The two guards stepped aside, revealing the doorway behind them.
Zhang San led the two men inside, through a dark passage, and then the space suddenly opened up.
Unlike the deserted streets, the underground gambling den was packed with people, with shouts and cheers rising and falling.
"Big bet! I'm betting on big!"
"It's a small bet! I'm betting everything I have on it, so it's definitely a small bet!"
"It's open! Wow! It's really big. Congratulations, sir, all this silver is yours."
"Hahaha, I knew it was big!"
"Impossible! I've staked everything I own on this..."
Zhang San turned around and grinned at the two men, "Gentlemen, look how lively this is! Why don't you join in the fun? A little gambling is good for the soul."
Looking at the lively scene before her, Yao Yao felt a longing in her eyes.
"How about we give it a try? As long as it doesn't cost too much money."
Many gamblers start out thinking they'll just give it a try, but they gradually lose their way.
Zhang San's expression remained unchanged. "Heh, I have a place right here. It's perfect for beginners to try their skills."
"Come here, these two young masters."
Zhang San led the two to a table where there were relatively few people.
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