"Hey, Qingque, stop struggling."
"Just accept your fate."
"No, no, let me touch you again!"
As she spoke, Qingque played a jade card, then reached into the deck and nervously flipped it over...
However, before she could see clearly, Lin Mo's voice suddenly entered her ears.
"Tsk tsk, sorry, I touched it, I'll go for it!"
As he spoke, Lin Mo pushed all his cards over, leaned back in his chair, picked up a cup of black tea, and gently blew on it.
"ah?"
Qingque was devastated. So close! She was so close to winning! Seriously, she was just one fish away from winning!
She was so angry that she couldn't help but slam her fair hands on the card table, complaining, "Ugh, Lin Mo, can't you ever let me win?! Why are you always so heartless! If you keep doing this, I'm not playing with you next time!"
Seeing this, Lin Mo took a sip of tea and said contentedly, "Hey, don't get so excited. Victory and defeat are common in war. Just relax."
Halfway through his sentence, Lin Mo couldn't help but boast again:
"However, the card game is like a battlefield. It's not just about timing and location; more importantly, it's about your own skills. Little Blue Sparrow, you still need to practice."
"Is that how you comfort someone?"
Qingque waved her little fist, which was clenched around the Yaoyu card, and couldn't help but be fierce.
At the same time, she suddenly noticed the little fish in her hand...
Instantly, boundless regret welled up in my heart!
Qingque clutched her One Fish tile in grief, frantically kicking her little feet and crying out in despair.
"Waaaaah, this is so unfair! Lin Mo, tell me, why couldn't you have waited a couple of seconds before yelling 'touch'? Why? Why?"
If Lin Mo had shouted for even a second less, or if she had reacted even a second faster, she might have won...
Seeing this, Lin Mo couldn't help but twitch his lips, then wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Sigh, what a coincidence."
The two seasoned card players next to him looked grim. Although they knew Lin Mo was very strong and were prepared to be crushed, it was still a bit much that they hadn't won a single game in so many rounds.
Damn it, don't we have any pride?
As elders, they still had their pride. Originally, the two shared the same idea: to win against Lin Mo and leave. But they ended up fighting from 1 p.m. until now at 4 p.m.
However, now they both share the same thought: they must escape this place immediately! They're too ashamed to stay here any longer!
"Excuse me, haha, I need to take this call."
"Hello? Hello? Oh? My nephew had a baby. Oh, okay, okay, okay, I'm coming right now."
Soon, Old Wang looked at Lin Mo apologetically and said, "Hehe, Brother Lin, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It seems we can't have a good time today. We'll have a good fight in the Imperial Jade Competition in two weeks."
"It's nothing," Lin Mo said with a smile, not exposing the other person's lie.
Qingque glanced at Lao Wang with disdain. "Hmph, sore loser. Unlike me, although I've never won against Lin Mo, I never give up! I have an indomitable spirit!"
Another overweight card player couldn't help but complain to himself.
How despicable! How could you be so despicable! Using such a common and vulgar excuse!
However, although he said that, his actions told a different story.
He stood up with a sly grin, looked at Lin Mo, and said politely, "Well, Mr. Lin, Old Wang is gone, so it's just the three of us. Looks like we won't be able to play cards now. How about we call it a day? We'll have plenty of time to play during the big tournament in two weeks, don't you think?"
By the time he finished speaking, he was already eager to leave.
"Don't rush off yet, let me ask something."
Lin Mo stopped the other person, then downed the cup of black tea in one gulp. He glanced at Li Ling behind him and said with a smile, "Hey, little Lingzi? We're short one player for mahjong right now, why don't you play a round?"
Li Ling stared at Lin Mo with wide eyes, her face full of exasperation.
"Hey, don't just watch! It's so boring! You've been watching us fight all afternoon, haven't you had enough?"
"Don't you even have the slightest thought of getting involved and having a go at it?"
Lin Mo continued to bewitch him, completely unconcerned.
Even Qingque couldn't help but speak up. She crossed her arms, closed her eyes slightly, and lay back on the chair like Lin Mo, mimicking his tone, saying, "That's right, little Lingzi, Lin Mo is right. This Imperial Jade is the most interesting thing in the world. Even if you're not interested, playing a round to perk yourself up is a good choice. Look how dark your face is, you look so listless."
After listening to Qingque's advice, Li Ling could no longer hold back.
Good heavens! You two squid have the nerve to say I have a dark complexion?!
Don't you know why my face is dark?!
Having been entrusted with the important mission of deciphering the parchment scroll, he had long been prepared to serve Lin Mo like a slave. However, upon arriving here, he discovered that although Lin Mo did not treat him like an animal... he did not take him seriously at all!
Not only did they not tell me their plans, but they even have the nerve to play cards here?!
Are you kidding me?! Are you making fun of me?!
You might as well treat me like an animal...
Although Qingque has a thick skin, it's still nothing compared to Lin Mo.
She opened her eyes and glanced at Li Ling. Seeing him staring at her as if he wanted to eat her alive, she suddenly felt a little uneasy.
"Hehe, little Lingzi, I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush. As Lin Mo said, you really can't rush this matter. Rushing won't help, and it will only hurt your health."
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