Chapter 182: Attention from All Sides (Part 2)

Huang Zhu lay on the large bed, disheveled. Her face was flushed, fine beads of sweat dotted her nose, and she was holding her forehead, closing her eyes to rest.

Ma Yishan sat in the corner of the large bed, his neck covered in tooth marks, panting as he recovered from the physical labor he had just performed.

Originally, there was no bed in the Ancestral Hall, but after Ma Youxiang placed Ma Yishan under house arrest, Ma Yishan had to eat, drink, and relieve himself all in this place, so a large bed had been moved in.

Ma Youxiang's original intention was for Ma Yishan to live here, facing the ancestral tablets every day and listening to the ancestors' admonitions, so as to reflect on his actions.

However, judging by the current situation, the ancestors' admonitions had not brought this unfilial son to repentance; instead, he had just engaged in a cordial and friendly exchange with his own sister-in-law, practicing martial arts together.

The battlefield had spread to every corner of the Ancestral Hall, including in front of the incense-burning ancestral tablets, before finally returning to the bed.

"Ding—"

As the two were calming their heartbeats, Huang Zhu's phone emitted a notification sound.

Huang Zhu took out her phone, glanced at it, then stood up, straightened her clothes, and sat side-by-side with Ma Yishan, saying, "A message from Huang Feng. The Gambling Battle is about to begin, and he wants us to watch it too. He also said the betting pool has opened and asked if we want to place a bet."

"Do as you see fit. As long as Chen Che can die, nothing else matters."

Ma Yishan remembered something and asked, "Is Zi Ai with Huang Feng?"

Huang Zhu nodded: "They went to the Gambling Battle site. I know what you're worried about, but rest assured. One of them is avenging his father, the other is avenging her aunt; their goals are aligned, which is why they came together. There are no other entanglements."

Ma Yishan felt relieved and praised sincerely: "But come to think of it, your nephew's move of 'borrowing a knife to kill' is truly excellent! For his age, such scheming and depth are truly rare."

"The Huang Family is, after all, a powerful family no less than the Ma Family; it is normal to have outstanding people among the younger generation."

Huang Zhu tapped on the live stream link and simultaneously turned on the screen recording function on her phone.

"Chen Che is truly overestimating his own strength, thinking that because he has a Secret Technique and is powerful in martial arts, he can act lawlessly.

Little does he know that although this Gambling Battle is presided over by people from the Law Enforcement Department, there are quite a few tricks involved.

Furthermore, there is a cousin of my Huang Family among the Law Enforcement Department members overseeing the battle. Chen Che is dead for sure today!"

Ma Yishan's eyes also flashed with a sharp glint, and he said resentfully: "Chen Che broke my arm and killed my Bodyguard. It's a real pity I can't go to the scene to witness his death with my own eyes today!"

"Huang Feng and Zi Ai will witness it for us. Besides, I will also record the scene of Chen Che's miserable death and play it for that bastard little bitch Ma Menghan to see, so she can follow Chen Che to her death in agony!"

Huang Zhu's eyes flashed with a fierce, cold light as she gritted her teeth.

…………

Villa No. 1, Tianxie Manor.

Jiang Lan had returned to her housewife attire at home. In the morning, she took care of her daughter Jiang Xiaoguo after she finished eating, then left the child with the nanny.

Afterwards, she turned on the LCD TV in the living room and sat on the sofa to watch the live stream of the Gambling Battle.

Jiang Kui walked over sneakily, glanced at the TV, and asked, "Sister, why aren't we going to the scene to watch?"

"My status is too special, and the Gambling Battle was initiated by Bai Fengye; he is not worthy of my attention."

Jiang Lan said without turning her head.

"Then you don't hope for Bai Fengye to win?"

Jiang Kui also sat down on the sofa and asked.

"Who do you hope wins?" Jiang Lan asked instead of answering.

Jiang Kui said: "To be honest, neither of those bastards, Bai Fengye or Chen Che, are good things. What I hope for most is that they both perish together; that would save you trouble, Sister.

But since it's a Gambling Battle, there will always be a winner and a loser. Although Chen Che has the means to kill a Grandmaster, Wen Meng, who is by Bai Xiangjin's side, is a genuine Grandmaster. If he enters the arena, I reckon Chen Che is dead for sure.

And even if Wen Meng doesn't enter the arena, the chances of the Qibao Association winning are not high. Although this Gambling Battle is supervised by the Law Enforcement Department, it is not fair or just. Chen Che just arrived, so he surely doesn't know about many things.

That bastard Bai Fengye has always been sinister and ruthless. I think Chen Che will suffer; not only will he lose, but he might even end up dead or crippled!"

"What you say makes sense."

Jiang Lan nodded, then changed the subject, "The betting pool should be open by now. Go and place an anonymous bet."

"Alright, how much?"

Jiang Kui took out his phone and clicked onto the forum.

"One hundred million, bet on the Qibao Association to win."

Jiang Lan said.

"Pfft!"

Jiang Kui was stunned, thinking he had misheard, and asked: "Sister, did you just say bet on the Qibao Association to win? And bet one hundred million?!"

"Is there a problem?"

Jiang Lan turned her head to look over.

"Of course there's a problem!"

Jiang Kui leaned over, grabbed Jiang Lan's arm, and tried to persuade her earnestly: "Sister, I know that bastard Bai Fengye has done many harmful things, to the point that your reputation has been dragged down too. His father, Bai Xiangjin, has also been coveting your position for a long time and hasn't stopped causing trouble behind your back!

I hate that father and son too, but we can't be foolish just because we hate them to the bone!"

Jiang Lan smiled and asked: "How am I being foolish?"

"I understand your desire to see Bai Fengye suffer, but we must respect reality! The probability of the Qibao Association winning is too low, almost impossible. If you bet on them to win, how is that not being foolish?!

Also, although we are at odds with Bai Fengye and his father, we are all currently in the Scorpion Society. You, as the big sister of the Scorpion Society, betting on the enemy to win—this is not right!"

Jiang Kui said with a face full of anxiety.

"That's why I told you to be anonymous."

Jiang Lan shook off his hand and said.

"The point isn't the anonymity, oh, you didn't understand my words at all—"

Jiang Kui was so anxious he was jumping up and down.

Even with so much money, one shouldn't squander it like this, and besides, siding with outsiders was ultimately inappropriate.

"Alright, stop making a scene."

Jiang Lan pushed away Jiang Kui, who had leaned in again, and said: "Do as I say. Trust my judgment; the Qibao Association, or rather Chen Che, will definitely win."

Jiang Kui was stunned again. He didn't know why Jiang Lan was so certain that Chen Che would win, but he knew that Jiang Lan was never a reckless person.

She must have a reason for doing this.

"Sister, are you hiding something from me?"

Jiang Kui sat back down and asked, "Are you plotting something?"

Jiang Lan did not answer, but instead stared fixedly at the television screen.

In fact, Jiang Kui had guessed correctly; Jiang Lan was indeed plotting a plan, a plan sufficient to change the Scorpion Society, to change herself, Jiang Kui, and her daughter Jiang Xiaoguo!

It was just not the right time yet; she still needed to confirm a few things.

And placing a bet that Chen Che would win was out of a habit of caution, a verification of the truth of Ma Zijun's words.

Even though she was certain in her heart that Ma Zijun would not lie, the amount of information was simply too massive, and what Ma Zijun said was very cryptic, so for the sake of implementing her upcoming plan, she had to confirm it!

On the other hand, she also wanted to see for herself: in this Gambling Battle, what kind of shocking performance would this mysterious and powerful Chen Che, whom Ma Zijun spoke of, display?

………

At this moment, Bai Xiangjin was watching the live broadcast on television.

When he saw Bai Fengye enter the arena with a swaggering gait, a proud and chilling light flashed in his eyes.

"Son, that's it; use this Gambling Battle to kill Chen Che and wash away your shame!

Prove to the Scorpion Society and to all of Jinling that you will be the king of the new generation of the underground world in this city of Jinling!

And let Jiang Lan know that she, this Beauty Scorpion, will sooner or later crawl at the feet of us father and son! Hahahaha..."