The casino looked particularly prosperous in the night, with bright lights and bustling crowds, as if it were a vortex that could devour people's hearts and minds.
Initially, Bai Zimo was able to rely on his sharp intuition and calm judgment to make some small gains at the gambling table, winning some money. However, gambling is like an abyss; once you fall into it, it is difficult to extricate yourself.
After a few days, his luck seemed to be exhausted and he started to lose repeatedly. Not only did he lose all the money he had won before, but he also lost his own savings. He even started to steal Tao Qingge's dowry and secretly pawned it just to exchange for more gambling money in an attempt to make up for his losses in the casino.
Inside the pawnshop, Bai Zimo's eyes were filled with determination and madness. He staked his and Tao Qingge's future, and even the reputation of the Tao family, on this illusory gamble.
However, fate did not seem to favor him. Every time he placed a bet, it seemed as if his hard work was drained away bit by bit until he was left with nothing.
Finally, after a few days, not only did he not win a penny, but he also owed a huge debt of up to 100,000 taels of silver.
The debt was like a mountain, weighing down his breath and completely destroying the last glimmer of hope in his heart.
Tao Qingge was kept in the dark about all this. She never imagined that her beloved husband would become so crazy because of gambling.
It was not until those ferocious creditors came to his door, banging on it rudely and shouting for debts that Tao Qingge woke up from his dream and learned the truth of it all.
She widened her eyes and looked at Bai Zimo in disbelief. The man who was once gentle and elegant and made her admire him, had now become so strange and terrifying.
Her eyes were filled with shock, disappointment and heartache. Finally, unable to bear the huge blow, she fainted.
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