Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 2031 - 2020: Plans for Tomorrow

"Could he know everyone's cards and personally orchestrated this round?"Tang Xiaoyue shook her head to herself,

For any gambling expert, the dream is to control the game.

Like a god, looking down from above, treating the players at the table as puppets at their fingertips.

But this is ultimately just a dream; no one can achieve this.

There are too many changes within, and any slight mistake would mean total loss.

"He must have switched cards. Yes, he definitely switched cards just now."

Hearing this, Tang Xiaoyue was startled, then shook her head. In a casino, card switching is nearly impossible.

"Our poker cards are all custom-made, with traces to follow for each deck. This can be verified on site."

Then Karen spoke tactfully to Ning Fan, "Mr. Ning, since someone has raised doubts, I think..."

"It's okay. I knew someone would go back on their word. Whatever it takes to shut him up, let's do it."

"Thank you."

Karen took out a walkie-talkie and called in the technical staff.

Poker identification, live surveillance video.

Faced with ironclad evidence, Fabio collapsed to the ground, crestfallen, then cast a venomous glance at Ning Fan and stormed out.

The game had only been going on for about an hour, and two players were already out.

Although it wasn't the ending yet, the other three had lost their interest in gambling.

Today's events were too bizarre; they'd need at least a week to digest it all.

"Congratulations, Mr. Ning."

Karen looked at Ning Fan with a complex expression, more determined to persuade the board to spend money.

"Just lucky."

After handing a stack of chips as a tip to the staff, Ning Fan said to Tang Xiaoyue, "Miss Tang, this is fifty-five million."

Ten percent interest, neither high nor low.

It's not that Ning Fan was calculative, but given his relationship with Tang Xiaoyue, this was the best figure.

Too little. It seemed stingy.

Too much. It would be abnormal and make people suspicious.

"Earning five million in just half an hour, it's arguably the fastest way to make money in the world."

Hearing this, a trace of envy flickered in Karen's eyes.

Too bad he didn't have that much money, and even if he did, he lacked the courage of someone like Tang Xiaoyue.

Even knowing it might be a one-way street, she still lent the money out.

"Thank you, Miss Tang."

Just as he was speaking, Ning Fan noticed Tang Xiaoyue only taking a five-million check, having left the interest untouched.

Ning Fan joked, "Could it be that Miss Tang thinks it's too little?"

"I'm not that greedy."

Tang Xiaoyue laughed and shook her head, "This is just between friends, not business."

"Even between brothers, accounts are settled clearly, let alone friends. Miss Tang, this is what you deserve. Without you, I couldn't have even shown my cards."

"Since Mr. Ning says so."

Tang Xiaoyue sighed, her eyes twinkling with mischief, "But without a promissory note, it doesn't count as a commercial loan. I can choose not to take the interest."

"Alright. You win."

Having reached this point in conversation, Ning Fan was helpless. He couldn't possibly force the money on her, as that would be awkward.

"Karen, leave this money with you for now."

Hearing this, Tang Xiaoyue was surprised and asked, without caring about the others present, "You're entrusting such a large sum to the casino?"

Karen's mouth twitched slightly but he said nothing, just looked steadily at the ceiling.

"What's there to worry about?"

Ning Fan joked, "Afraid they might pocket my money?"

If that were the case, Ning Fan wouldn't mind letting some Evil Dragon stretch its muscles.

Karen smiled, "Of course not. We offer safe deposit box services, for a small fee."

"That will do. It's getting late, so I'll go rest."

Seeing Ning Fan leave without looking back, Tang Xiaoyue's eyes grew increasingly peculiar as she whispered to herself, "Seems I've met an interesting weirdo."

"Karen, sorry about earlier."

"It's fine."

Tang Xiaoyue added, "Is there any way I can get a copy of the surveillance video from here?"

"This..."

Since it concerns client privacy, Karen was somewhat reluctant.

"I guarantee it won't be shared and will be deleted by tomorrow."

"Alright then."

But as Tang Xiaoyue took the surveillance video and rushed outside, she found Ning Fan had disappeared.

"Xiaodie, did you see Mr. Ning?"

"I did; he headed towards the elevator."

Saying this, Tang Xiaodie laughed with glee, "So, has that tasteless man lost everything and ended up bare naked?"

"Stop talking nonsense. Let's head back to the room first."

Just as she spoke, Tang Xiaoyue exclaimed, "Oh no, I forgot to remind him about that thing."

Tang Xiaodie was curious, "What is it that's got you so alarmed?"

"Don't ask so much for now. Go tell Uncle Hai to come to my room for a meeting."

...

"It's this room, isn't it?"

Opening the door and seeing Ning Fan, Mary smiled, "Why are you back so early?"

"Two guys lost everything."

"Oh!"

Mary responded lightly and didn't pay further attention, as it was just a minor episode.

"Where's Vivian?"

"See for yourself."

Seeing Mary's helpless expression, Ning Fan frowned and pushed open the door she was pointing to.

The moment he opened the door, he froze, not because he saw something inappropriate, but because...

"You wasteful creature."

Ning Fan glared and scolded, then looked at the scattered fabric on the floor with a headache.

The dress he bought not long ago was shredded to pieces.

The crystal-studded shoes had become bare "leather shoes," with all the crystals missing.

Those missing bits of gems and crystals were all over the bed, where Vivian was rolling back and forth happily, so excited she didn't even notice Ning Fan's arrival.

"Aren't you afraid of getting hurt?"

Ning Fan pursed his lips.

The scene was a real-life rendition of "buying a case and discarding the pearls."

In fact, those scattered gems and crystals were essentially worthless,

The real value lay in the dress's design and the embedding technique.

"Forget it. As long as she's happy."

Ning Fan left the room with a headache, having decided to buy some Glass Beads to fool her with just as well.

After all, they all shine and should match Vivian's taste.

Entering the living room, Ning Fan asked, "Mary, any unusual occurrences?"

"Someone was here."

"Did anyone come inside?"

"No, just lingered outside for a while."

Ning Fan said in a deep tone, "It must be Fabio's people scouting."

"What about tomorrow, then?"

Mary asked, though not out of concern for Fabio causing trouble.

"I want to visit the Mount of Light."