The card game had just ended, and all the cards were revealed.
On the table lay five community cards: Hearts AK6, Spades 3, Clubs 6.
Even though Duan Fei didn't have a straight, he held two heart cards, making a decent flush.
What was hard to accept were Ye Fei's hand: one diamond 3 and one spade 6. This combination turned out to be three 6s and two 3s, forming a full house.
It was just slightly better than Duan Fei's hand.
"How is this possible?" Nie Xinyi exclaimed in disbelief.
She gazed at the excited laughter of Ye Fei on the screen, suddenly feeling that this man exuded a mysterious aura.
The camera returned to the private room, where Ye Fei laughed heartily and said to Duan Fei, "Mr. Duan, it seems like luck is on my side!"
After saying that, he threw his two hole cards onto the table.
Duan Fei took a few steps back and sat in his chair, unable to accept it, "This can't be, how is this possible?"
Although Duan Fei wasn't a pro, he spent his days at the gambling table and had never seen such an unexpected turn of events. Just a moment ago, he thought he had already won, but reality was cruel--he lost.
It should be noted that he represented the casino in this game, and the money lost belonged to the casino. Losing over twenty million in one night, even as Xiao Fei's right-hand man, he couldn't bear such a heavy responsibility.
"You cheated!" Duan Fei shouted indignantly.
Ye Fei didn't explain, but coldly stood up and said to the other gamblers, "Gentlemen, did you see that? I can't afford to lose! I already knew it would turn out like this! Mr. Duan, if you can't afford to lose, just say so, there's no need for these useless accusations. I didn't cheat, I didn't even touch the cards, how could I have cheated? Mr. Duan, before the game started, I said that I didn't intend to take away all this money I won, and I probably couldn't. Today, as long as you say you can't afford to lose, I won't take this money, dare you?"
Upon hearing Ye Fei's words, Duan Fei gritted his teeth, making a grinding sound, wishing he could knock Ye Fei down and beat him up fiercely. But he didn't dare, nor could he, as the other gamblers in the room were already looking at him strangely. If he did so today, the casino's reputation would be ruined.
This wasn't just about the money, but whether he could save his own life.
Once those big bosses behind him found out that he had destroyed their reputation, he would have no place to survive.
"Alright, you're ruthless, Wang Jun, I'll remember you. Someone, write a check for Mr. Wang," Duan Fei said.
Ye Fei sighed, really not wanting this money, wanting to ruin the casino's reputation. Unfortunately, Duan Fei didn't fall for it, indicating that the background of this casino was even more significant than he had imagined.
He took the check, confirmed its authenticity, flicked it with his finger, and smiled, "So that's Mr. Duan's sponsorship. By the way, Mr. Duan, I can leave now, right?"
Duan Fei suppressed his anger and said, "You may leave."
After Ye Fei left and closed the door, Duan Fei said coldly, "Wang Jun, I don't know who's backing you up, but no matter who it is, I will find out. This matter won't just be left like this. You can win money in the casino, but if you continue to question the reputation of our casino, I will hold you accountable."
Ye Fei sneered and said, "I'll be waiting."
"You go ahead and investigate, see what you can find out. You won't even dream that the person who came to ruin your place today is the poor guy you guys threw into the detention center a few months ago. Duan Fei, this is just the beginning. I will come back, and you will live in fear from now on."
With the safe box in hand, Ye Fei walked into the elevator with a spring in his step. As he stepped out of the elevator on the ground floor, he walked proudly, not hiding his joy.
At the same time, Duan Fei left the VIP room and found an empty room. He immediately called Zhao Xing on his phone, "Da Xing, that guy is about to leave. You need to follow him closely."
"Duan, leave it to me. I won't let him escape!" Zhao Xing replied.
Duan Fei was furious, "Remember, bring him back injured. Today, I will make him pay!"
Confused by Duan Fei's sudden outburst, Zhao Xing asked, "Duan, what's going on?"
Duan Fei took a deep breath and said as calmly as possible, "No matter what, you need to bring him back alive."
After saying this, he hung up the phone. Then, unable to contain his emotions, he slammed the desk and kicked it several times, cursing, "Wang Jun, just wait. I must deal with you."
At that moment, one of his men suddenly shouted, "Zhao, that guy has appeared!"
Zhao Xing saw Ye Fei getting into a car with the safe box.
"Yes, it's him. Follow him," Zhao Xing said excitedly.
He realized that if handled properly, this could bring him a handsome reward. Even if Duan Fei took the lion's share, he could still benefit. More importantly, this person had provoked Duan Fei, which would not bode well for his future. So he had to teach him a lesson.
Through the rearview mirror, Ye Fei observed the van behind him, coldly smiling as everything unfolded according to his prearranged plan.
Meanwhile, Xiao Hei, driving a car, reported to Nie Xinyi, "Boss, they've left. We're following a Jetta."
Nie Xinyi asked, "Is the Jetta driven by a young man carrying a safe box?"
"Yes, boss. Who is he, and do you want me to protect him?" Xiao Hei asked.
Nie Xinyi hurriedly replied, "No need. Just follow them. Call me when they bring someone back. Tonight might be interesting."
Despite her curiosity about this mysterious person, Nie Xinyi prioritized her own interests. Today was a perfect opportunity to deal with Duan Fei, and she couldn't afford to miss it. Although losing twenty million to Duan Fei gave him leverage, taking down Duan Fei would still be challenging, given his control over the casino. But if Duan Fei acted on his own, it would be a matter of life and death for the casino.
Compared to the position of the casino manager, Ye Fei's life or death was inconsequential. She would naturally choose the most advantageous side.
Ye Fei continued to observe the van behind him and followed the route planned during the day. Although Jincheng was a big city, there were remote areas, much like where Ye Fei used to live, quite backward.
Heading towards that area, which was close and less likely to fail tracking, and one he was familiar with, he had already chosen the ambush location.
"Zhao, something doesn't seem right. Why is this guy heading to a remote area? Does he know we're following him?" the driver asked in confusion.
Zhao Xing smirked and said, "He's asking for it. If he headed to the city center, it wouldn't be convenient for us to take action. In a remote area, even seeking divine intervention won't help. I'll finish him off. Keep up with him and don't let him escape!"
Xiao Hei drove a red Xiali, feeling nervous. The road became increasingly remote, and he worried about being discovered.
Seeing a junction not far ahead, Ye Fei suddenly made a sharp turn and went in.
"Quick, follow him! He's trying to escape," Zhao Xing shouted.
"Yes, Zhao!" The driver accelerated.
After making the turn, they found no trace of the Jetta ahead and looked around.
"Hurry up. If he escapes, we're in trouble," Zhao Xing slapped the driver harshly.
The driver accelerated forward and hesitated at a crossroads, but ultimately continued straight ahead.
As he drove into the middle of the road, a car suddenly rushed out from the side and violently collided with their car door. The van flipped violently, and Ye Fei stepped hard on the gas, sending the van flying several tens of meters until it crashed into the wall at the end of the road.
Breathless, as if he had run thousands of meters, Ye Fei faced this situation for the first time. He never thought of confronting Duan Fei's people head-on. Despite his confidence, they were still gangsters. What would he do if they pulled out guns?
A wise man does not stand under a tottering wall, as Wang Yue once told him. He remembered this well.
Revenge was important, but ensuring his safety was even more crucial. He opened the car door, carrying the safe box and stepped out.
There were six people in the van. The driver was covered in blood, lying on the steering wheel, the most seriously injured. Zhao Xing, in the passenger seat, was dizzy, blood streaming from his forehead. The others were also in a sorry state, none uninjured.
Approaching the van, Ye Fei climbed onto the roof, forcefully pushed open the dented door, and pulled out the people inside. For each person he pulled out, he first bumped their heads against the door, leaving them dizzy even if they weren't already. Only after pulling everyone out did Ye Fei breathe a sigh of relief. While he didn't care about these scum's lives, causing casualties in a law-abiding society would be troublesome.
As long as these people didn't die, he could handle this matter properly. As for private revenge, that was another matter. If he relied on the police, Duan Fei's prestige in the underworld would be completely ruined; he believed Duan wouldn't do such a shameful thing.
Squatting among the wailing gangsters, Ye Fei pinched Zhao Xing's face, "Did Duan Fei send you guys? What do you want, to kill me? Rob me?"
Zhao Xing, in pain from his wound, knew his limits but showed a fierce side before an honest person. In front of someone fiercer, they became as docile as rabbits.
Zhao Xing said viciously, "Kid, you dared to ram us with your car. I will make you pay!"
Shaking his head, Ye Fei sighed, "It seems you still don't understand. Do you want to steal my safe box? I'll open it for you now."
He began to fiddle with the safe box and opened it, revealing a tightly packed stack of banknotes. Underneath lay a bottle of liquor and a brick, which widened Zhao Xing's eyes. Though he knew he was in trouble, he couldn't believe what he saw. Beneath the banknotes lay a bottle of liquor and a brick.
"I've prepared everything for you! I even prepared in advance so that this place isn't short of supplies. I'm really kind," Ye Fei said.
Realizing something was amiss, Zhao Xing struggled to get up and yelled, "What are you up to? My big brother is Duan Fei. Kid, do you want to die?"
Ye Fei calmly picked up the bottle of liquor and, as Zhao Xing staggered to his feet, swung it at him. There was a loud bang as the bottle shattered, beer, glass, and blood splattered everywhere, and Zhao Xing fell to the ground.
Licking his lips, Ye Fei muttered to himself, "Feels good, just like when I was beaten down back then."
His voice was low, and except for the unconscious driver, everyone else pretended to be dead, afraid of this ruthless man.