Huo Sining, having already promised Song Xiaochen, understood that these troubled waters were not easy to navigate.
But she wasn’t worried about the gambling agreement at all. Seeing a hint of worry in Song Chaoying’s eyes, she couldn’t help but shake her head slightly and whispered into Song Chaoying’s ear:
"Miss Song, there’s no need to worry about the gambling agreement—leave that to me. These people blocking our way must have done so intentionally, aiming to disrupt our morale. If you truly engage with them, you’d be playing right into their hands!"
These words sharply reminded Song Chaoying that bickering with these people here was pointless; rather than wasting time sparring verbally with the trio, it was better to enter the cabin and rest well.
"Since my sister’s word carries little weight, I will decide the bet. I’ve heard that Mister Xiang has a private collection; I don’t ask for much—just one of the treasured items from Mister Xiang’s collection."
Song Chaoying’s voice was clear and cold. With just one sentence, she caused Xiang Zhenhua’s pupils to shrink abruptly and his eyes to glint sharply, revealing a murderous intent when he looked back at Song Chaoying.
"What, is Mr. Song reluctant? If so, there’s nothing to gamble on outside this match. Mister Xiang, trying to play the wolf in sheep’s clothing, wagering some cheap item against my precious first night—do you really think so lowly of me, Song Chaoying? If you can’t afford to lose even this small stake, Mister Xiang needn’t say more. Don’t let Xiang’s face become a laughingstock."
Song Chaoying’s face bore a cold smile as she grabbed Song Chaojing and said indifferently, "A Jing, let’s go!"
Just as the Song Sisters were about to enter the cabin, Xiang Fuxing hastily stopped Song Chaoying, scoffing:
"A joke, our brothers have never been afraid since birth. You just want that map, don’t you? Let’s gamble. Regardless of whether you can win the map back or not, even if you do, it will be only one piece. Without the complete collection of maps, you have no hope of finding it!"
Song Chaoying turned to look at the two Xiang brothers: "Words alone are no proof, we need it in writing! A Liang, go get the contract!"
A Liang reacted quickly, and shortly, the contract was brought over.
Xiang Zhenhua and Xiang Fuxing exchanged glances, both signing and stamping the contract, and Song Chaoying also signed her name.
Everyone else remained silent, but Ye Rongbin, standing not far away, looked at a certain place on the contract with a deep and unfathomable gaze; no one knew what he was thinking.
"What exactly does Miss Song Six want from Xiang’s possessions? It seems very important, look at the expressions on the Xiang Brothers’ faces—they seem very grave."
Although Su Qingqing was quite straightforward, she was very sharp about many things. Seeing the strange reactions of the Xiang brothers, she felt that what Song Chaoying demanded for the wager was certainly not something ordinary.
Huo Sining and Gu Xu also had some doubts; what could it be that Song Chaoying would wager her first night for?
These questions flashed through the minds of Huo Sining and others, but they did not inquire further.
They had no ties to the Song Sisters, hence no position to interfere. Even with their great curiosities, they could only suppress them.
Song Chaojing’s expression carried a mix of nervousness and worry after seeing her sister sign the contract.
She quickly approached Huo Sining and bowed deeply, then bit her lip as if making a significant resolution. Raising her head, she stared steadily at Huo Sining.
"Miss Huo, I spoke out of turn yesterday and said many unpleasant things. I hope you can forgive me."
"I believe you’ve seen it, this gambling agreement, the Ye Xiang families have pushed it too far. My sister has put everything on the line, and if she loses this time, falling into the hands of the Xiang brothers..."
At this point, tears glistened in Song Chaojing’s eyes. She took a deep breath before she continued,
"Miss Huo, you must win this time, please. If you can beat the Xiang brothers, I will give you my convertible Bugatti Veyron!"
Reluctance flashed in Song Chaojing’s eyes, but she quickly steeled her resolve.
Huo Sining remembered that Song Chaoying had mentioned that the Bugatti Veyron was a sixteenth birthday gift from the Fourth Lady to Song Chaojing. Both its sentimental value and the actual price of the car were considerable. The young girl must be very fond of that car; asking her to give it to someone else was a real emotional struggle.
Seeing the young girl willing to part with her beloved car, Huo Sining had no choice but to respond with a bitter smile,
"Miss Song, the gambling house is full of uncertainties, I can’t guarantee I will win for sure. But rest assured, Miss Song, I will do my best to keep your sister safe and ensure she doesn’t fall into evil hands!"
"Young master, we’ve got the information! It’s not that pretty boy who’s going to the gambling house for the Song family this time, but a young woman named Huo Sining who’s always with Song Chaoying. Here are the details about this Huo Sining, passed on from the shore for you to review, young master."
Ye Rongbin and the Xiang brothers were drinking tea in the VIP room when this news was delivered to them.
On hearing that the Song family had actually sent a woman to gamble, Xiang Zhenhua couldn’t help but spray out the tea he had just sipped, coughing uncontrollably.
Xiang Fuxing could hardly contain his laughter, "Hiring a woman? Haha, it seems the Song Group really has been driven into a corner this time. The Gambling King is out of tricks, Song Xiaochen has become deaf, and the women in power at Song’s have no way out. They actually got a woman to step in, that’s hilarious! Haha, I can’t believe Song Chaoying came up with this. Isn’t there a rumor going around that this woman is clever? Hardly seems like it to me. Typical case of all looks and no brains!"
Ye Rongbin was much more cautious than the Xiang brothers, not finding the situation funny at all. Instead, he carefully went through the information sent up.
The more he read, the deeper the frown on his brow became, and a greater confusion grew in his eyes.
He confirmed with his subordinates several times, "Is this information accurate?"
"It should be correct. This woman arrived from the Mainland to Hong Kong yesterday, and the two Song sisters went to the airport to pick her up personally. Moreover, Miss Song Six treated this Huo Sining with utmost courtesy, accompanying her the entire time."
Ye Rongbin’s eyebrows were furrowed as he stared at the materials in his hand.
According to these documents, Huo Sining is a woman with good fortune who knows about gambling on stones.
No matter how the Song Group found this woman, the data showed that she had never been involved in gambling from a young age and knew nothing about gambling.
Why would Song Chaoying choose such a person for the bet?
Could it really be that they ran out of options, so they grabbed someone at random, hoping for a miracle?
But even without Song Xiaochen, the Song family could choose someone else. With Song’s Macau being such a large casino, could they really not find a gambling expert?