Chapter 164 Let's Play
"The Lei family is going to lose."
Xiao Jingxi's words that it was none of his business interrupted Ren Yaoqi's thoughts.
Ren Yaoqi subconsciously raised his head and retorted, "That's not necessarily true."
Xiao Jingxi smiled when he heard this and looked at Ren Yaoqi with interest: "Oh?"
"Even if someone from the Liu family comes, what can it do? Madam Lei has already passed away. There is a saying that there is no evidence in death." It has to be admitted that Madam Lei's death did give the Lei family a chance to breathe.
Unfortunately... it's just a chance to catch your breath.
As expected, Xiao Jingxi raised his eyebrows and said, "Do you really think that Han Dongshan, who has come all the way to the Liu family, will just let it go because of Madam Lei's death?"
Of course not.
Ren Yaoqi also understood that Mrs. Lei's death had only temporarily disrupted the Han family's plans. Furthermore, the Liu family's disturbance would cause rumors to spread about the Lei family. Once the Han family found an opportunity to strike back at the Lei family, the Lei family would be finished.
However, Ren Yaoqi did not say anything. She looked at Xiao Jingxi and was not sure why he was sitting here today.
Xiao Jingxi noticed her gaze and smiled at her.
Ren Yaoqi was stunned for a moment and turned away subconsciously.
"How about we make a bet?" Xiao Jingxi suddenly said slowly.
"Bet?" Ren Yaoqi was a little surprised. "What does Mr. Xiao want to bet on?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingxi turned around and glanced at Xiao Jinglin, who was sitting quietly drinking tea, with a half-smile. "I originally wanted to play a round with you, but now it seems... I'll have to change the way I bet."
Ren Yaoqi couldn't help but turn his head to look at Xiao Jinglin.
Xiao Jinglin remained calm and said, "You've never lost at chess. This bet is unfair. I can't stand by and watch you exploit the people."
So Princess Xiao, who hated playing chess the most, condescended to say that she could play a game with Xiao Jingxi to warm up first, and then find an opportunity to bury the chess piece.
Xiao Jingxi: "..."
Ren Yaoqi looked at the two of them and roughly understood what was going on. He couldn't help but smile at Xiao Jinglin.
"If you can win this round, I will let the Lei family replace the Han family. How about it?" Xiao Jingxi casually threw out a big bait.
Sure enough, this condition surprised Ren Yaoqi, but this surprise was not fear but surprise.
But Ren Yaoqi soon calmed down and fell silent.
This gamble was indeed tempting. If the Yanbei Palace chose the Lei family over the Han family, it would undoubtedly benefit her. Zeng Kui had not yet come to Yanbei, so she had to resolve the Han family's affairs before he came.
The Han family and the Lei family are fighting to the death, and now that the Lei family has the upper hand, it will be difficult for the Han family to use the Zeng family to deal with the Ren family.
But is it easy to accept Xiao Jingxi’s bet?
The last time they played, she had managed to draw with him by using unconventional tactics. If they were playing chess today, she had no confidence in defeating Xiao Jingxi.
Even though she couldn't play chess because of Xiao Jinglin's disruption, could she win in another bet? She never underestimated herself, but if her opponent was Xiao Jingxi, she really had no confidence in winning.
Even Mr. Pei admitted that he had suffered losses at the hands of Xiao Jingxi.
As if noticing Ren Yaoqi's hesitation, Xiao Jingxi pretended to think for a moment, then soothed her gently, "How about this. If you lose, I won't interfere in the affairs of the Han and Lei families. Let them decide the outcome on their own. And you...just promise to do one thing for me, within your ability. If you can't do it, I allow you to refuse. Think about it carefully. Even if you lose, you won't suffer a big loss."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com