Chapter 59: Ace of Spades

Both of his hole cards were Hearts, which combined with the community cards on the table to form a flush: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

This round was settled, and Cao Ping couldn't hide the smile on his face no matter what.

He won this hand completely. He beat Xie Tuo! ‘Hahahaha’, from now on, whoever heard about this incident would view him in a whole new light!

Xie Yancan wanted to cry but had no tears, staring gloomily at Shang Ying's two cards on the table. Finished, this time it was truly finished.

"Your turn, little sister. Let's see what cards you have."

Cao Ping couldn't hide the excitement in his voice. His face looked like it was smeared with a layer of lard, and when he smiled, the fat bunched together in pale folds—so disgusting it made one want to vomit.

The Queen of Hearts showed an even brighter, smug look, clinging to Cao Ping while casting a gaze full of schadenfreude.

‘Dead brat, you refused to give me face earlier. Just wait to get scolded by Mr. Xie when you lose in a moment!’

Under everyone's expectant gazes, Shang Ying gently placed her hand on her cards, her fingertips moving slightly as she revealed her hole cards.

In an instant, the entire room went silent.

Xie Yancan: ‘Holy crap…’

The dealer's eyes glinted with sharp realization.

"Player holds a Royal Flush, winning the pot! Miss, what incredible luck!"

The two cards Shang Ying flipped over were the Ace of Spades and Jack of Spades, combining with the community cards to form 10, J, Q, K, A, a Royal Flush that was as unbeatable as an absolute trump card in a game.

However, those were definitely not the cards she held just a moment ago.

Xie Tuo's habitually tight lip line relaxed imperceptibly, a change he didn't even notice himself. It was truly an unexpected yet pleasant surprise.

Ace of Spades, Royal Flush... He recalled the room door plate number Shang Ying had looked at extra times before entering.

This kid from the Shang family truly exceeded his expectations every single time. He lowered his eyelashes slightly, his finger lightly tapping on the armrest.

‘So, how did that blockhead Shang Yan end up with such a clever younger sister?’

"For you."

Shang Ying used her index and middle fingers to pinch up a few black chips worth 10,000 yuan from the top and handed them to the dealer. This was her habit. Whenever she won money, she would tip the dealer.

Cao Ping froze entirely, muttering "impossible" under his breath before jumping up abruptly, shoving the Queen of Hearts off him, and slapping her hard across the face.

"You! Didn't you...?"

He didn't finish the rest of his sentence, because he couldn't say it out loud.

However, someone spoke up for him, namely Shang Ying, who loved watching the drama play out.

"Didn't she what? Didn't she tell you my cards? Is that what you mean?"

Shang Ying's tone was lightly arrogant.

"You sure have a lot of nerve, cheating right under my nose. Don't you know the rules?!"

This was practically showing off a broadsword in front of Guan Yu. Shang Ying was an absolute master of cheating, the king of gambling tables! What little trick could ever slip past her eyes?

Tsk~

Still in shock, the Queen of Hearts covered her face, utterly unable to accept reality. This shouldn't be happening! Her insider would definitely never report false cards. So where on earth did things go wrong?!

Her eyes were filled with disbelief before she suddenly pointed fiercely at Shang Ying.

"You cheated! You definitely cheated!"

Accused, Shang Ying shrank her neck back slightly, putting on a completely innocent face.

"What cheating? I didn't."

‘Sure I did, but can you catch me? Tsk tsk tsk~’

"Stop pretending! You definitely cheated, otherwise you couldn't possibly have these two cards!"

The Queen of Hearts no longer cared about decorum, her eyes flaring with rage as she stared at Shang Ying. She had caused Cao Ping to lose so terribly; after this, he would definitely make trouble for her, so she was completely ruined. Thus, she could only desperately shift the blame onto this bratty girl.

"You're so sure I cheated, so you're admitting that you looked at my cards, right?"

"What? ..."

Anger rushed to the Queen of Hearts' head, leaving her with zero brainpower, failing to realize she had been tricked into admitting it.

Bloodshot veins crept up Cao Ping's eyeballs as he delivered another slap across her face.

"You bitch, what nonsense are you spewing?! Shut your mouth!"

Xie Tuo had already shifted his gaze over to him. If Xie Tuo found out he was pulling tricks against him, he'd be bringing fire upon himself! This bitch was truly stupid, trying to get him killed!

Xie Tuo's cool voice sounded.

"Chairman Cao, do you have anything to say?"

A layer of cold sweat instantly stuck the shirt to Cao Ping's back. His eyes flickered nervously as he endured the agonizing heartache of losing heavily, saying, "No, no. How could Mr. Xie's sister possibly cheat? It was just our bad luck, and we willingly accept the loss. This woman is spouting nonsense. I'll make sure to discipline her properly once I go down."

Xie Yancan looked at Cao Ping with disdain, letting out a soft snort from his nose. A useless man who only knew how to hit women.

Hearing this, Xie Tuo stood up, his straight, long legs stepping into Shang Ying's view. He lightly adjusted his cuffs, every movement exuding nobility.

This big villain was indeed handsome, and those legs. How long were they? At least 1.2 meters, right? He could easily be a model!

"Since nothing's wrong, we'll take our leave first."

Xie Tuo didn't say "see you again." Cao Ping's heart had already sunk halfway. He didn't dare say "see you again" to Xie Tuo either, merely hoping the other party wouldn't find trouble for him over this incident.

Seeing Shang Ying still sitting dazedly on the chair, Xie Tuo bent at the waist and lightly waved his hand in front of her.

"Haven't played enough?"

"Ah?"

Shang Ying, who had been mentally imagining what kind of job Xie Tuo could look for after going bankrupt, snapped back to her senses, bounced up from the chair, and walked out of the private room in an unhurried manner.

As the door closed, the sound of throwing objects and a woman's weeping echoed from inside, though once the door shut completely, nothing could be heard or seen anymore.

12:30 AM.

The Maybach Pullman stopped at the Yong'an Road intersection. Shang Ying said goodbye to Xie Tuo, opened the car door, and prepared to step out.

"No need to drive you home?" Xie Tuo asked. "After all, it's so late."

"No need, no need! The car I booked will be here shortly!"

Shang Ying waved her hands repeatedly.

Heh, she certainly didn't want that. If she was driven back, wouldn't her identity be exposed?

The dim environment rendered Xie Tuo's expression unclear. He merely smiled faintly, told her to stay safe, and had Xie Yancan drive away.

Seeing the car drive off, Shang Ying waited comfortably on the spot for her rideshare. Booking a ride at midnight costs half as much more than during the day. What a total rip-off!

Inside the luxurious and elegant car, the absence of short video background music made the environment quiet again. Xie Yancan glanced into the rearview mirror several times, looking thoroughly hesitant.

Xie Tuo let out a breath and rubbed the bridge of his nose.

"Ask whatever you want."

Caught red-handed, Xie Yancan let out two fake coughs, then tentatively asked.

"Boss, who on earth is that young girl?"

If his initial impression of Shang Ying was a naive, inexperienced girl, then now he was practically bowing to her in utter admiration. Daring to speak, daring to act, daring to gamble, she was simply incredible!

"From the Shang family."

"Huh?"

*Which Shang family?! THAT Shang family?!*

Uncertain, Xie Yancan asked again, "Is it Mr. Shang's Shang family?"

Xie Tuo raised his eyelids impatiently.

"Which other Shang family could it be?"

‘Holy crap!’

Xie Yancan's heart experienced another wild roller coaster ride. That young girl was actually the eldest miss of the Capital's Shang family! That weird-tempered, violent, and foolish Shang Ying?!