Chapter 44 Chapter 44 Why is Chen Louchen like a peacock spreading its tail today...
Fu Xu froze on Shen Louchen's legs, his arms subconsciously wrapped around his neck, his palms still touching the warm shoulders under Shen Louchen's shirt, the warmth scalding his fingertips. He had never been hugged like this in public before, the gazes from the people around him were like tiny needles, pricking his ears red and making him breathe more slowly.
Hearing Chen Louchen ask "how to repay", he opened his mouth, his mind blank. He had nothing to give to Mr. Chen. He did not have the calculating methods of the Fu family, nor did he have the confidence to act like a spoiled child like Su Man. He could only stammer and shake his legs, his voice as thin as a mosquito's: "I, I..."
"Can't think of it?" Chen Louchen chuckled, and pinched his waist lightly with his fingertips, with a bit of punishment. "Go home and think about it slowly."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Louchen raised his hand and patted Fu Xu's butt, his gesture natural yet somewhat domineering. He then looked up at the dealer and tapped the edge of the table with his fingertips. "Shuffle the cards. Texas Hold'em. Blinds fifty, pot one hundred and up."
The dealer was an old hand specially hired by the casino. The poker cards turned into a shadow as his fingertips flew, and he quickly dealt the cards to everyone.
Omegas didn't dare to play at the same table with alphas. Not only would their pheromones suppress them, but the alphas' physical strength and intelligence were both top-notch, especially an excellent alpha like Chen Louchen. After thinking it over, they decided to withdraw and let other alphas take over.
So at this moment, in addition to Chen Louchen and Fu Xu, there were several regular guests sitting at the table: Zhou Mingyuan who was in real estate, Zhang Qi who made his way in the circle with his family business, and Pang Yutang who had just seen Shen Louchen take action and wanted to have a fight with Shen Louchen, so he switched seats with Su Man and came over.
Fu Xu huddled in Shen Louchen's arms and wanted to stand down, but was held in his arms by Shen Louchen. The corner of his warm lips brushed past Fu Xu's ear: "Don't move, come and look at the cards, yeah."
"Me?" Fu Xu questioned softly, and when he received a look of affirmation from Chen Louchen, he reached out and secretly lifted the corner of the cards in front of him: a 5 of hearts and a 7 of diamonds. They were not good cards. He suddenly became more nervous, and his fingers grasped Chen Louchen's tie. He whispered, "Mr. Shen, our cards don't seem good..."
“Don’t be impatient.” Shen Louchen didn’t look at his own cards, but rubbed his hair first, his eyes had turned cold when he swept across the table.
Zhou Mingyuan spoke first, tapping his fingers on the cards, his tone tentative: "Lou Chen, it's been a long time since I played with you. You have to let me win two rounds today, and I'll add one million."
Zhang Qi followed suit and pushed two stacks of chips out: “I’ll follow, and by the way, see if Minister Shen’s luck is still as strong as before.”
Pang Yutang leaned back in his chair, holding an unlit cigar in his mouth, and looked at Chen Louchen with a smile: "Let me make it clear first, I'm playing for Manman, and if I lose, it's hers." As he said that, he also pushed the chips, "One million."
Everyone's eyes fell on Shen Louchen. Fu Xu could feel that Mr. Shen's body did not move, only his fingertips gently stroked his waist, as if to comfort him.
Chen Louchen finally lifted the corner of the card, glanced at it, and then raised his head, his tone so flat that no emotion could be heard: "Add another two million."
"Huh?" Zhou Mingyuan raised his eyebrows and clenched the cards in his hand tighter. He got the Ace of Spades and the King of Hearts, which were considered high cards. He thought Shen Louchen was bluffing, but the other party's unhesitating increase in the bet made him suspicious.
Zhang Qi's cards were the Queen of Clubs and the Jack of Diamonds, which weren't very good. After hesitating for a few seconds, he shook his head and said, "I give up. You guys play."
Only Zhou Mingyuan, Pang Yutang and Shen Louchen were left at the table.
The dealer began dealing community cards. The first was the Ace of Hearts, the second was the Eight of Diamonds, and the third was the Three of Spades. As soon as the flop landed, Zhou Mingyuan's eyes lit up. He had an Ace in his hand, which now made him top pair with a kicker. This was a good hand, so he immediately pushed out three million chips: "I'll follow. Three more million."
Pang Yutang's cards were 10 of clubs and 10 of spades. There was no 10 on the public cards. He frowned and rubbed his fingers on the edge of the table: "I'll follow." He thought to himself that if a 10 came out on the turn or the river, it would be a hidden three of a kind, and he would be able to win it back then.
Fu Xu's heart was in his throat, and he secretly looked at Chen Louchen's cards.
Both are aces! An ace of spades and an ace of clubs! Add the ace of hearts from the community cards, and that's three aces!
But Chen Louchen's face didn't show any ripples. He just raised his hand to pick up the champagne beside him, took a sip before putting it down, and slowly pushed the chips: "Flat."
Zhou Mingyuan felt even more itchy in his heart. Chen Louchen's reaction either meant he really had a big card or was waiting for him to increase the bet. However, he had a top pair in his hand, so he was not at a loss no matter how he looked at it. He gritted his teeth and waited for the dealer to deal the turn card.
A six of hearts fell, and there were still no threatening cards on the table.
Zhou Mingyuan immediately pushed for another five million: "Another five million! Lou Chen, if you don't have any good cards, just give up. Don't force it."
Pang Yutang stared at the cards for a long time. There was neither a 10 nor any possibility of a flush or a straight on the public cards. He sighed and threw the cards on the table: "I give up, you two play."
Now only Chen Louchen and Zhou Mingyuan were left at the table.
Fu Xu's palms were full of sweat, and he tightly grasped Chen Louchen's shirt, fearing that the other party would lose.
Chen Louchen smiled, tapped his fingers lightly on Fu Xu's legs, as if beating the beat, and then suddenly pushed all the chips in front of him out: "All in."
"What?" Zhou Mingyuan stood up suddenly, and the chair made a harsh sound on the carpet. He stared at Chen Louchen, trying to see something from his face, but Chen Louchen just looked at him, his eyes as cold as ice, without a single flaw.
Zhou Mingyuan's fingers began to tremble. The AK in his hand was now top pair, but Shen Louchen dared to go all in. It was either three of a kind, a straight, or even a flush. He hesitated, sweat oozing from his forehead, and his eyes moved back and forth between the card table and Shen Louchen.
Everyone gathered around, even the waiters stopped, and the music in the banquet hall seemed to be quieter.
Fu Xu could hear his own heartbeat, thumping against his chest. He subconsciously shrank into Chen Louchen's arms, only for the other party to pinch his chin with two fingers: "Watch, I'm teaching you."
Zhou Mingyuan hesitated for a full half minute, then finally, as if making up his mind, slammed the table. "I'll call! I don't believe you can have trips!" He flipped over his cards. "AK! Top pair with a kicker. Do you dare to call?"
Chen Louchen said nothing, but raised his hand to flip open his two aces, and pointed to the Ace of Hearts on the public cards: "Three aces, do you think I dare?"
"Impossible!" Zhou Mingyuan's face turned pale instantly. He stared at the cards for a long time before sitting back in his chair dejectedly. "I lost... I lost..."
The dealer pushed all the chips on the table in front of Chen Louchen. The pile of chips was like a small mountain. Fu Xu's eyes were wide open. He asked in a low voice: "Mr. Chen, how much did we win?"
"About twelve million." Chen Louchen picked up a chip and waved it in front of Fu Xu, "Do you like it? If you like it, I'll take you to play next time."
Fu Xu nodded vigorously, his eyes sparkling as if they hid stars. He used to think that Mr. Shen was powerful and could solve the Fu family's troubles and protect him. Now he knew that Mr. Shen was so good at playing cards, just like in the movies.
"Alright, Lou Chen," Pang Yutang patted the table and sat back with a smile. "You were just pretending to be calm with me, but it turns out you have a big hand. Come on, I'll play two more rounds with you. If I lose, I admit defeat. If I win, I'll take Manman's chips back."
The second round begins and the dealer reshuffles the cards.
This time, Chen Louchen got the Ace of Hearts and the Queen of Diamonds. Fu Xu stole a glance, nervously clutching his clothes. Zhou Mingyuan had just lost money and stayed away from the table. He was replaced by Mr. Zhao, another financial executive.
The blinds were still 500,000, and Zhang Qixian said, "I'll add one million."
Mr. Zhao then increased his bet: "I'll follow suit, another million."
Pang Yutang turned over his cards, which were the King of Clubs and the King of Spades. His eyes lit up and he pushed out three million: "I'll follow, plus three million."
Chen Louchen still didn't rush to move. He gently drew circles on Fu Xu's waist with his fingers. After everyone placed their bets, he slowly said, "I'll follow. Add five million."
"Oh?" Pang Yutang raised his eyebrows. "Lou Chen, do you have a good hand again?"
Chen Louchen didn't answer, but just signaled the dealer to deal the cards.
The flop fell, which was the Queen of Hearts, the Seven of Diamonds, and the Two of Spades. Chen Louchen got top pair, while Pang Yutang had three hidden Kings.
Pang Yutang was happy in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface. He pushed out four million chips and said, "I'll add another four million."
Mr. Zhao and Zhang Qi looked at each other and both felt that something was wrong with these two people, so they folded their cards.
Only Chen Louchen and Pang Yutang were left at the table.
"Do you understand the rules?" Chen Louchen gently raised his leg, pulled Fu Xu into his arms, and asked casually.
Fu Xu nodded: "I think I understand."
In fact, he didn't fully understand. His attention just now was all on the chips he lost, but now his attention was all on Shen Louchen's hands. The veins on his big bony palms extended all the way to his forearms with rolled up sleeves, which was indescribably sexy. At this moment, his hands were leaving the cards and instead pinching the soft flesh on his waist, which made Fu Xu feel itchy.
Fu Xu rubbed Shen Louchen's strength twice, then looked at Shen Louchen's cards, then looked at Pang Yutang's expression, and whispered: "Mr. Shen, should we give up?"
"Wait a little longer." Shen Louchen pinched his face, his eyes still fixed on the card table.
The dealer deals the turn card, which is a 10 of hearts.
Chen Louchen's cards became two pairs, A and Q, while Pang Yutang still had three Ks.
Pang Yutang immediately pushed out six million: "Add six million, Lou Chen, if you don't have two pairs, just give up, don't be stingy with your own money."
Chen Louchen smiled, this time with a hint of amusement in his smile: "Pang Yutang, do you think I don't have two pairs?" He pushed all the chips out and said, "All in."
Pang Yutang's expression finally changed. He stared at Chen Louchen, then looked at the public cards, thinking in his mind: If Chen Louchen had two pairs, either A and Q, or Q and 10, but he had three Ks, it should be a sure win, but Chen Louchen's unhesitating look made him feel uneasy.
After hesitating for a long time, Pang Yutang finally gritted his teeth and said, "I'll follow! I don't believe you can beat me with three kings!"
He flipped open his cards and was about to say, "Look, three kings," when he saw Shen Louchen flip open his A and Q, and said in a flat tone, "Two pair, A and Q, are smaller than your three kings?"
Pang Yutang was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Are you kidding me? Three kings is bigger than two pair. Don't you know the rules?"
"Oh?" Chen Louchen raised his eyebrows and pointed at the public cards, "Look at the public cards again."
Pang Yutang looked down and saw the public cards: Queen of Hearts, Seven of Diamonds, Two of Spades, Ten of Hearts, and one undealt river card. He was about to say something when the dealer dealt the last card - the Jack of Hearts.
"Ace, Queen, Jack, Ten, Seven of Hearts." Chen Louchen's voice sounded with a hint of laughter, "Flush, Pang Yutang, who do you think wins?"
"Damn it!" Pang Yutang slammed the table and leaned back in frustration. "Your luck is too good, isn't it? You actually got a flush!" He looked at Chen Louchen, his eyes full of helplessness, and couldn't help but complain, "Showing off, naked showing off."
Chen Louchen raised an eyebrow, turned around and scratched Fu Xu's nose with the card: "Is it powerful?"
"Mr. Shen, you are amazing." Fu Xu did not hesitate to praise him.
Pang Yutang couldn't bear to watch it anymore. He said that Chen Louchen usually didn't like to get involved in these games, but why was he like a peacock tonight, playing his cards so fiercely and accurately? It turned out that he was deliberately pretending to be powerful in front of his own omega.
It's really rare.
"That's it?" Chen Louchen seemed dissatisfied with Fu Xu's dry praise, but the omega in his arms had already shrunk into a small ball. If he did anything else, he would probably turn into a ball. After thinking about it, he gave up.
Fu Xu buried his head in Shen Louchen's arms and didn't dare to lift it up. Shen Louchen rubbed his hair and glanced at the chips on the table.
Including the winnings from this round, it was almost 30 million. He pushed the chips back in front of Fu Xu and said, as if teasing a kitten, "Here, they're all yours."
"Mine?" Fu Xu raised his head, his eyes wide open. "So much money... I can't take it."
"Just take it if I tell you to." Chen Louchen pinched his earlobe, his tone unyielding, "I'll have Yutang's secretary exchange it for a check for you later."
Fu Xu felt warm in his heart and nodded, carefully gathering the chips in front of him as if he were guarding a treasure.
"Oh my, you're taking me for a clown. It's my birthday today, and you're still trying to rip me off." Pang Yutang covered his chest sadly. "I won't accept it if you give me a cheap gift."
"It's not your fault." Chen Louchen stood up holding Fu Xu, then put him on the chair, "It's just a few dollars."
"cut!"
The people around couldn't help but talk about this scene when they saw it. No one would have thought that Chen Louchen, who used to avoid omegas, would be so nice to an inferior omega.
At this moment, the lights in the banquet hall suddenly dimmed, and only the crystal chandelier in the center was still lit. A waiter came in pushing a huge cake with a candle with the number "26" on it. People around immediately sang the birthday song.
Pang Yutang patted Chen Louchen's shoulder: "Okay, it's my birthday today, let's make a wish together."
Chen Louchen pulled Fu Xu to his feet and walked to the cake. Everyone around them quieted down, waiting for the birthday boy to make a wish.
Although twenty-six is not an age that should be celebrated, everyone knows that birthdays are not important. The important thing is to use this opportunity to discuss cooperation, so there are many birthday parties every year, and everyone just goes through the motions.
Fu Xu stood beside Shen Louchen, looking at the flickering candlelight on the cake, and then looked at the gifts piled up like a mountain next to him. Those gifts were exquisitely wrapped, and some were even bigger than the room he used to live in. He suddenly felt a little depressed.
When he was in the Fu family before, he didn’t even know his birthday, let alone a gift. He just felt that he didn’t belong here at all.
Fu Xu couldn't help but sigh softly. The sound was very soft, but it was heard by Chen Louchen. Chen Louchen turned his head to look at him. Seeing that he lowered his head, his eyes were full of loneliness, he directly took Fu Xu's hand and said, "I'm tired, let's go home."
"Stop, Lou Chen!" Pang Yutang opened his eyes after making a wish and heard the words "the sky is falling". He quickly grabbed him, holding a few documents in his hand, "I'm waiting for you to sign these few orders. These are the cooperation we agreed on before. Sign them before you leave. It won't delay you for ten minutes."
Chen Louchen frowned and looked at Fu Xu.
Fu Xu raised his head and forced a smile: "Mr. Shen, I'm fine. You go sign. I'll wait for you on the sofa over there." He pointed to the rest area not far away, "I won't run around."
Chen Louchen hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded: "Then you wait, I'll be there soon." He instructed the waiter again, asking him to take good care of Fu Xu, and then followed Pang Yutang to the lounge next door to sign the bill.
Fu Xu sat on the sofa, holding a small chip in his hand. It was one that Mr. Shen had just taken away without exchanging for a check, and left for him as a souvenir. Fu Xu played with the round metal piece, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly.
But before he could sit there for long, a familiar voice suddenly sounded behind him, with a slightly sinister smile: "Long time no see, Fu Xu."
Fu Xu's body froze instantly. He turned around suddenly and saw Shao Xuan standing in front of him.
Shao Xuan was wearing a silver-gray suit and his hair was combed meticulously, but his eyes were full of malice.
Fu Xu subconsciously shrank back, his voice trembling: "You...why are you here?"
"Why can't I be here?" Shao Xuan sat down next to him, moved closer, and lowered his voice so that only the two of them could hear, "I'm here to give Mr. Pang a birthday present. By the way, Xiao Xu, the last time we met secretly, I left a mark for you. Did Chen Louchen find it?"
The word "mark" was like a thunderclap, striking Fu Xu's head. Fu Xu's face turned pale instantly, and he moved back tremblingly, remembering the last time Shao Xuan forced pheromones on him. At that time, Mr. Shen was not the Mr. Shen now, so he didn't care. But the current Mr. Shen didn't like omegas, and their relationship finally got better. If Mr. Shen knew about this, what would be his reaction?
Would Mr. Shen hate him? Would he drive him away?
"Don't be afraid." Shao Xuan looked at his panic and smiled even more proudly, "I haven't told Shen Louchen yet, but tell me, if Shen Louchen knew that his omega might have someone else's mark on it in the future, what would he do?"
"I, I have not been marked by you, and I will never, ever..." Fu Xu's body began to tremble. He wanted to stand up and avoid Shao Xuan, but the other party reached out and held his shoulder.
Shao Xuan's fingers were cold and wrapped around his shoulders like a snake, making him feel disgusted and scared.
Fu Xu tried his best to push him away, but Shao Xuan kept chasing him and grabbed Fu Xu's wrist tightly, making him unable to move.
"Let go!" Fu Xu was anxious. He was afraid that Mr. Shen would hate him after knowing this. Although he did nothing, no one would accept a green grassland growing on his head after being entangled with an alpha like this.
"It's us two who are engaged, so it's the same if I come back now." Shao Xuan said as he took two steps forward, trapping Fu Xu in the corner.
He had been thinking about this matter since the day he met Fu Xu. When he was a child, Fu Xu was malnourished and looked like a black monkey. The last time he saw her, he almost didn't recognize her. She was fair and tender, and many times more beautiful than before. Today was the same. The white dress made Fu Xu's waist look thin and soft. Her eyes were wet, her lips were red and her teeth were white. When she smiled at Chen Louchen, her eyebrows were curved, so gentle.
He was thinking at the time, I don’t know how exciting this is going to be.
"You, you are sick!" Fu Xu's eyes turned red with anxiety, and he bit Shao Xuan's forearm directly. Fu Xu used all his strength, and Shao Xuan gasped in pain and pushed Fu Xu away.
"You fucking omega, how dare you do that?" Shao Xuan covered his forearm in pain. There were two deep teeth marks on it, and traces of blood were oozing out.
"I, I am Mr. Shen's omega, you...don't come over here."
Shao Xuan came back to his senses a little, his chest heaving, and glanced at the lounge not far away.
Fu Xu then realized why Mr. Shen told him all this that night. The title of "Mrs. Shen" was indeed a life-saving talisman. Even if Shao Xuan wanted to destroy him, he had to give Mr. Shen face.
Mr. Shen turns out to be so scary.
At this moment, the door of the lounge suddenly opened, and Chen Louchen walked out after signing the bill. He saw Shao Xuan in front of Fu Xu at a glance, as well as the panic on Fu Xu's face. His eyes instantly turned cold, and a gloomy expression appeared on his handsome face. When his phoenix eyes swept over, everyone shuddered.
A strong smell of Burgundy red wine wafted out, making many alphas breathless.
Pang Yutang frowned.
Such an overbearing pheromone, even more oppressive than Chen Louchen at his peak.
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Author's Note: The last day of September! Today is a huge chapter! Praise me!
(Puff out your chest proudly)
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