Lin Ming couldn't help but scold Wang Haoran in his heart.
If he hadn't come earlier or later, why did he have to appear and pretend to be a good person just when Lin Ming had made up his mind?
If Wang Haoran hadn't intervened, Lin Ming would have easily called He Mingcheng, and with just a few words, he could have slapped the two security guards who looked down on him.
As a result, thanks to Wang Haoran, he had gone from being "a friend of the big boss" to being labeled a "poor student who sneaked in to see the world."
Unable to contain his frustration, he shouted loudly, "I really know He Mingcheng!"
Hearing these words, Wang Haoran snickered internally and turned to leave.
Before departing, he sighed casually, "Today's young people are so proud! Just invite Boss He's friends to come in!"
After hearing Wang Haoran's words, the two security guards seemed to understand something.
"We understand, you are really the big boss's friend."
"Come in quickly! Come in quickly!"
"Y-You..."
The security guards' posture was very respectful, but Lin Ming could feel the contempt in their tone, as if they were saying, "You really want to save face. Isn't it embarrassing for you to pretend so hard?"
However, because of Wang Haoran's presence, they didn't dare to show it.
Lin Ming was furious but had no choice.
If he called He Mingcheng again, it would make him appear petty and unforgiving.
All he could do was glare at Wang Haoran's departing back as he walked into the stone gambling den in his slippers.
"Hmph! After I shine here and earn He Mingcheng's respect, let's see how I deal with you two stinky security guards!"
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[Ding, Lin Ming failed to pretend to slap someone in the face. The male protagonist Lin Ming's halo decreased by 30! The host's luck points increased by 30! Ability points increased by 3!]
In the stone gambling den, Wang Haoran watched quietly as Lin Ming began to use his golden fingers to turn a few thousand yuan into hundreds of thousands.
"System, take a look at Lin Ming's panel."
[OK.]
[Lin Ming: Protagonist of "Strong and Romantic"
Protagonist Halo: 770
Force: 130
Constitution: 105
Mental strength: 80
Trust: -20
Charm: 50 (double for the heroine, halved for various villains)
Goldfinger: low-level clairvoyance, inheritance of the King of Killers (progress: 31%)]
"Has his strength increased to 130... not yet at the level of Mingjin..."
After examining the two bodyguards behind him and several stone betting security guards with batons, Wang Haoran judged that beating Lin Ming would be more than easy.
So, he led his group and deliberately approached the stall near Lin Ming.
Wang Haoran feigned confidence as he evaluated the rough stone in front of him.
"Although this piece of rough stone has a delicate surface and clear texture, it sounds dull when knocked. It is a typical piece of rough stone that is of no use, and there is no good material inside."
"This one doesn't look like it's on the market, but it's thick and classy overall. Although it's not going to be a huge profit, you definitely won't lose money if you buy it."
"It's really important to have this one..."
Wang Haoran commented on five or six rough stones in succession, attracting many spectators.
The onlookers, who didn't know how to tell the difference, were quickly captivated by Wang Haoran's momentum and calm tone. They secretly guessed that this young man was also a master of rough stone identification.
The experienced ones, however, curled their lips unconsciously, but they kept their opinions to themselves. Even if they didn't know Wang Haoran, they recognized the person in charge of the stone betting center, who treated him like a younger brother.
The commotion quickly drew Lin Ming's attention.
Seeing Wang Haoran speaking, Lin Ming snorted disdainfully.
"Seven rough stones, and he only gets one right. How dare he show off his abilities?"
If he pretended to excel in an area where Lin Ming was skilled, he was done for!
Lin Ming had a plan in mind.
Just as Wang Haoran was about to continue speaking, Lin Ming's angry voice echoed from behind the crowd.
"Mr. Wang, having money doesn't necessarily mean you have real ability!"
"Every line is like a mountain; you better go back and sell your house!"
The crowd gasped at such harsh words.
When others see him, he is rich and powerful. Even if they looked down on him, they didn't have to offend him so brazenly, right?
Lin Ming, who noticed that everyone was focusing on him and even parting to make way, felt a surge of satisfaction.
He calmly walked up to Wang Haoran.
Wang Haoran appeared very unhappy. "What do you mean?"
Seeing Wang Haoran's expression, Lin Ming felt confident and spoke deliberately.
"I mean, everything you just said is wrong!!!"
"You..." Wang Haoran was about to explode, but Lin Ming raised his hand to silence him.
"I know you are in a hurry, but don't rush!"
"My eyesight is much better than yours!"
Lin Ming rolled his eyes.
"If you don't believe me..."
"Why don't we have a stone betting contest?"
Seeing that Wang Haoran was hesitant, Lin Ming employed a provocation tactic again. "What? You don't dare?"
The person in charge of the casino was furious.
What is Mr. Wang's identity, and what is your status?
You, a little brat, dare to bet against Mr. Wang?
Afraid that Wang Haoran would be angry, the person in charge was about to order someone to remove Lin Ming, but he was stopped by Wang Haoran.
"Okay! Let's compete! I'm not afraid of a poor boy like you!"
"Tell me how you want to compare!"
Lin Ming was overjoyed upon hearing Wang Haoran's words.
If Wang Haoran didn't take advantage of him at all, he wouldn't be able to do anything about it, but fortunately, Wang Haoran fell into the trap as soon as he was provoked, just like before.
"Each of us picks three rough stones to see who cuts the stone with the highest value!"
"The winner gets all the rough stones, and the loser has to bear all the costs. How about that?"
When Lin Ming finished speaking, Wang Haoran smiled disdainfully. "Is that it? I can make millions every minute, and I'm supposed to play at such a low level with you?"
After speaking, Wang Haoran threw out a check.
"If you want to bet, let's aim higher!"
Hearing Wang Haoran's words, the people around him were shocked and began to murmur.
"What? One hundred million! Is it that big of a deal?!"
"You think! That man is the richest man in our city, S!"
"Is it him? The only leader of the Wang Group, the one who was reincarnated and got the SSR?"
"Tsk, tsk, 100 million is like a piece of paper for him; he won't even blink. Today is truly an eye-opener!"
When Lin Ming saw Wang Haoran casually take out 100 million, he felt a pang of jealousy and couldn't help but scoff, "How do I know if this is a piece of waste paper? You said 100 million is 100 million?"
Hearing this, Wang Haoran sneered.
"Just by the name of my Wang Group, its value exceeds 100 million."
"One hundred million is out of reach for you, but to me, it's just pocket money, so I won't cheat!"
Wang Haoran looked at Lin Ming with disdain. "Don't worry, I also know you can't get the money, so here's the deal: if you lose—"
"I just want your pair of eyes, how about it?!"