Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 2025 - 2014: We're Not Acquainted

Tang Xiaoyue tentatively asked, "Sir, you must be quite skilled in these two games, right?""Never played them."

"Never played them?"

Tang Xiaoyue looked surprised, almost wanting to say, "Are you kidding?"

But noticing that Ning Fan didn't seem to be joking, Tang Xiaoyue gently advised, "I know you are skilled at Baccarat, but Texas Hold'em and Showdown are different."

She thought Ning Fan intended to rely on card skills to win, but the last two games emphasized psychological tactics over technical skills.

"What's so different about them? Knowing the rules is enough."

After all, being able to "see through" all the cards on the table, knowing the gameplay is all that matters.

However, in Tang Xiaoyue's ears, Ning Fan's words sounded arrogant, but it was not wise to persuade him further, so she instead asked, "May I have the honor of knowing your esteemed name?"

Through Mary, Tang Xiaoyue had already learned the name earlier; now she was asking to get to know him better.

"Mr. Ning, nice to meet you. I'm Tang Xiaoyue."

After introducing herself, Tang Xiaoyue asked curiously, "Mr. Ning, from what you said just now, it seems like you decided to join the table because of Fabio? Do you have some grudge with him?"

Ning Fan smiled, that arrogant bald man clearly wanted to cause him trouble.

Why not make him bleed a little before taking him out?

The winnings could keep Vivian in line.

Solving problems with money is just too convenient.

"This could be troublesome."

Though Ning Fan hadn't spelled it out, that smile said it all.

For a moment, Tang Xiaoyue hesitated about whether to delve deeper into the matter.

If it were anyone else, she might have stepped in to mediate, but Fabio wasn't easy to deal with.

Moreover, the Tang family's influence on Hong Kong Island was somewhat limited.

What Tang Xiaoyue was contemplating at this moment was unknown to Ning Fan and he didn't care.

"Will you head back to your room first or come with me?"

"We'll go back to rest first."

Mary shook her head; she didn't want to take part in these boring games, finding it better to watch TV dramas with some free time.

"Then I'll go alone."

After saying that, Ning Fan instructed, "Vivian, listen to Mary, okay?"

Seeing Vivian looking lost, Ning Fan helplessly said, "I'll buy you a diamond necklace tomorrow."

"Those shiny stones."

Vivian's eyes lit up, as if embedded with two diamonds, and she sweetly clung to Mary's arm, saying, "Sister Mary, I'll be good."

Witnessing this, Tang Xiaodie couldn't help but pout, silently complaining, "What a tasteless man who lacks appreciation for someone like me, a lady from a prominent family, and instead favors a gold-digging bumpkin."

Gazing at Vivian's ample chest, Tang Xiaodie grew angrier, "Big breasts are nothing to be proud of; it's cheap."

"Mary, I'll leave it to you then."

Again, Ning Fan said, "Don't cause a commotion, just take care of yourselves; everything can wait until I return."

Mary was momentarily stunned, then understood what he meant.

Although the hotel was secure, Ning Fan couldn't guarantee that the damned bald Fabio would behave.

He wasn't worried about Mary and Vivian's safety but feared too much commotion would alert their prey.

Seeing Ning Fan leave, Tang Xiaoyue grew anxious, "Mr. Ning, I have something I'm not sure I should say..."

"You shouldn't."

Faced with such a straightforward rejection, Tang Xiaoyue was dumbfounded, completely taken aback by Ning Fan's maverick way of doing things.

"Who asked me to need help from him!"

Tang Xiaoyue sighed inwardly and, disregarding the awkwardness, said, "Mr. Ning, listen to me. I admit I don't know what happened between you and Fabio..."

Ning Fan helplessly replied, "Miss Tang, I appreciate your goodwill."

Implicitly indicating, "This is my business, and it's nothing to do with you."

"Do you know what I'm going to say?"

"What else could it be? Just that the bald Fabio is trouble, and it's best to let it go."

After that, Ning Fan shook his head and said, "I'm leaving now. If I don't go to the bald guy, he might think I'm afraid of him."

Ning Fan left just like that, leaving Tang Xiaoyue feeling confused in the wind.

"Sister, what should we do now?"

Having said that, Tang Xiaodie started feeling upset again, "Running into a tasteless man who doesn't appreciate things."

Tang Xiaodie felt exhausted, not because she lacked charm, but because she met someone blind. What else could she do?

"Find Karen and tell him I want to join tonight's game."

No matter what, Tang Xiaoyue wasn't going to give up easily.

As for Ning Fan's conflict with Fabio, if Ning Fan showed the expected skills, Tang Xiaoyue would naturally step in to support.

The Tang family being far away in Hong Kong Island didn't mean they were actually afraid of Fabio.

In her excitement, Tang Xiaoyue didn't consider one question,

What if the matter didn't require her intervention? What then?

Perhaps she never thought Ning Fan could contend with the local tyrant in her heart.

In Gambling City, Fabio could easily mobilize hundreds of gunmen.

At the moment Karen was troubled, Ning Fan and Tang Xiaoyue appeared before him one after the other.

"Fetch my chips."

"No problem."

After agreeing, only then did Karen ask why, genuinely worried about what this gentleman would plan next.

"Someone asked me to gamble round."

"A duel!"

Karen breathed a sigh of relief, then asked, "May I know who it is?"

"A guy named Fabio?"

"It's him."

Karen was startled, probing, "May I know what is Mr. Ning and Mr. Fabio's relationship?"

Feeling impatient, Ning Fan snorted coldly, "You ask too many questions."

"Alright, I'll have someone get the chips right away. Sir, please proceed to VIP Room 3."

Karen summoned a waiter to lead Ning Fan.

"Miss Tang, is there something I can do for you?"

"I want to join the game in VIP Room 3. Could you arrange it for me?"

Karen was briefly stunned, then nodded, "No problem."

Casino-hosted games were relatively private, typically organized for some wealthy or influential people.

Without an invitation, even those with money couldn't enter. With Karen's assistance, there was naturally no issue.

"Sir, I wish you an enjoyable evening."

After receiving a generous tip, the waiter diligently opened the box room door.

Seeing Ning Fan arrive, Fabio was stunned. He originally intended to mock Ning Fan, never expecting he would have the guts to come.

Beaming, he stood up to greet him, "Little brother, you've come."

A person not in the know might have thought they were long-lost buddies.

"Don't say that; we're not familiar."

Hearing this, Fabio's face fell, his facial muscles twitching as if he was trying to suppress his anger.

"Young man, you're quite something."

The speaker was an elderly white man, seemingly pleased to see Fabio eating dirt, but there was still some schadenfreude in his tone.

The other three middle-aged gamblers watched Ning Fan with keen interest.