King of Gamblers: Growing from a Student to a Jade King

 I just stared at Zeng Hong, not moving at all, wondering how else she could humiliate me.

 Huang Qin hit me on the head a few times and said, "Lower your head, damn it, lower your head for me."

 "I don't want to lower my head, my eyes are red. Although I haven't lived very affluently from childhood to now, I've never experienced such humiliation."

 Zeng Hong looked at me and said, "Poor people like you don't deserve to hold your head high. Just look at us; how can you compare yourself to us? The underwear I'm wearing is worth more than your life. Don't look at me like that; if you want to blame someone, blame your

 I don't want her to mention my dad. I said, "Zeng Hong, you can insult me, but don't insult my dad. I'm warning you, those who are barefoot aren't afraid of those who wear shoes. Don't push me to my limits."

 Huang Qin slapped me a few times on the head and said, "What will you do if I make you angry? What the hell can you do?"

 I didn't look at Huang Qin, but stared at Zeng Hong. She sneered and said, "Don't look at me like that. If you provoke me, are you going to kill me?"What about your mom?"You poor folks only know how to drag others down with you, never considering anyone else's feelings, so you deserve to be poor."

 The words of Zeng Hong were louder than the slap she gave me, filling me with even more anger and helplessness. Yes, I am lost; what will happen to my mother? I am not barefoot.

 Zeng Hong looked at my distressed expression, smiled, and said, "Alright, don't make it difficult for him. If this gets out, it won't be good for my reputation. I still want to run for student council president, and I don't want to ruin my plans because of a little nobody."

 Huang Qin pushed me a little, and I took a few steps back. Then Zeng Hong swaggered away like that. Huang Qin said, "Zeng Hong, I've gathered dozens of brothers to help you campaign. Treat us to dinner tonight, and I guarantee you'll get elected..."

 I watched as Zeng Hong and the others left, helplessly sitting on the ground. I touched the blood at the corner of my mouth, glanced at the doorway, feeling unwilling, very unwilling.

 What am I worth? Nothing at all. I can't blame my dad; I can only blame myself for not having the ability. Moreover, I've come to understand a truth: in this world, there's nothing that money can't solve. I must have money; otherwise, I don't even have the right to look them

 I got up and left the classroom, bought a train ticket to Ruili. Ruili is where I will turn my life around. Once I do, I will definitely come back. Zeng Hong, I have to thank you today. You made me fully understand that one shouldn't act on impulse.

 Upon arriving in Ruili, I went straight to the bar owned by Qian Guang from Texas. There, I found Zhuzi, who took me to meet Qian Guang. Zhuzi mentioned that Brother Guang was in a meeting and asked me to wait for a bit, so I sat in Qian

 As for Qian Guang, I don't know much about him. I can only recall from my middle and high school memories that he was a tough guy involved in the underworld, and beyond that, I know nothing. From Xiao Mi's warning, I understand that he is not only ruthless but also capable of

 I waited for a while and saw Qian Guang walk in from outside. When he saw me, he curiously asked, "What's wrong with your face?"

 I said, "I was beaten up by those thugs from before."

 I thought Qiang would be angry and say something like wanting to get revenge on me, at the very least he would be polite. However, he said, "Fighting is something for children; you're an adult now, so you should try to avoid such things in the future."

 Hearing such words from someone who started out in a rough crowd truly surprised me. I awkwardly smiled and said, "What about Xiao Mi? Do you like her?"

 I nodded, and he said, "Once a man has money, he needs to relax a bit and not be too uptight. You coming to find me proves you've loosened up. Tonight, let's go to the Dachang stone gambling shop and have a big night, how about it?"

 I said, "How old?"

 Qian Guang looked at me, his hands clasped together, deep in thought. Then he said, "Within three hundred thousand..."

 Three hundred thousand... This number is quite significant to me, but for someone like Zeng Hong, it's just enough to cover car repairs. From Qian Guang's tone, it seems that this amount isn't small for him either, which shows that Qian Guang isn't very wealthy. This is a big contrast to what I had imagined; Qian Guang

 I nodded and didn't say much more. Qian Guang instructed a few things and then took me to Sister Gao's street of gambling stones.

 Sister Ao is beautiful, not only because it is filled with the allure of money, but also because of its scenery. This place is also a city that never sleeps. From the initial five acres, it has transformed into the current fifty acres, facing the open port of Southeast Asia, becoming the brightest pearl

 The car stopped in the parking lot, and the driver got out to open the door for us. After I got out of the car, I watched as Qian Guang buttoned up his suit, looking very sharp. He appeared to be an imposing big boss at first glance, while I, in my white

 Qian Guang took me to the Dachang stone gambling shop. There were more customers in the evening; those who were touring during the day would come to gamble and have some fun at night. So, the stone gambling shop was quite crowded tonight, and the whole place was filled with a greasy smell.

 Qiang Guang walked up to the counter, and the owner of the stone gambling shop said, "Brother Guang is here to play again! We just received a batch of goods today that are quite good. Would you like to take a look?""

 Qian Guang nodded, and the boss said, "Follow me."

 I watched as Qian Guang followed the boss upstairs, feeling quite curious about where they were going. I just followed them. They reached the second floor, which was a hall smaller than the gambling stone area downstairs, but instead of a finished product area, it was all raw stone. There weren't many people upstairs

 "Guang Ge, do you want me to recommend something for you?" the boss said.

 The boss is in his forties, very dark-skinned, with layers of wrinkles on his face, some scattered white hairs on his head, and his hands are all peeling, likely due to frequent injuries from moving stones.

 Qian Guang said, "Boss Wei, I'm just checking with a friend."

 Boss Wei was a bit surprised, smiled, and didn't say anything. Qian Guang walked towards the rough stone area, and I followed. I was quite surprised; I didn't expect that the Dachang stone gambling shop had a second floor. I looked at the stones on the second floor; they were very refined

 "Don't be fooled by how polite this Boss Wei is with me; he's taken at least 8 million from me, if not 10 million. I've never won any money here," said Qian Guang.

 I was very surprised to hear this. I didn't expect Qian Guang to have lost so much money. Qian Guang said, "I won once before, and it felt great, but it wasn't enough. This time, I want to win big and feel that thrill again. Choose something within three hundred thousand

 I said, "I only have twenty thousand."

 Qian Guang looked at me, smiled, and said, "It would be best if you win, don't lose; otherwise, we'll all be in a tough spot."

 Although his words were plain, I knew he wasn't joking. Using his money to gamble is like walking a tightrope on the edge of a knife; if I win, everyone is happy, but if I lose, the only one who will look bad is me.

 I wiped the sweat from my face and looked at the raw stones. The arrangement here is very neat, each piece carefully placed, unlike the chaos downstairs. There's also a resting area filled with wicker chairs. I noticed many people sitting in the wicker chairs, all dressed in uniforms, holding boxes in their hands

 Many bosses like to bring cash to gamble on stones; it feels very thrilling.

 I looked at the rows of raw stones, mostly black sandstones. Many people who enjoy gambling are drawn to black sandstones because the black sandstones from Lao Pa can yield top-quality glass-like materials. However, I don't like to gamble; I have my reservations. My father lost his life because of a

 So I automatically stepped away from the shelf of black umbrellas.

 I watched as a person held a magnifying glass, carefully examining a stone that was over half a foot long. This stone was of yellow sand skin, shaped like a plump, elongated radish, and had a thick yet compact outer layer. It was covered with many blemishes, some dead and some

 "Scabs" refer to the black, gray, or light gray marks that appear on the surface of gambling stones. They vary in size and shape, appearing as spots, patches, or streaks.

 Under normal circumstances, stones with fungus are prone to green growth.Spots have a significant impact on the internal quality of jadeite, so when a stone has spots, it easily attracts attention. Experts often say, "Green follows black" and "Spots bring out green," meaning that stones with spots are more likely to yield valuable finds.

 However, to be honest, I don't have high hopes for this stone. I believe the chances of losing are quite significant because this blemish looks very much like a dead blemish. A dead blemish, as the term suggests, appears colorless and very dry under the light, and such blemishes will

 Qian Guang pushed me a little and said, "Why are you watching others pick stones? Don't waste time."

 I said, "Experts in gambling stones should know that it's better to observe more and buy less."

 Qian Guang frowned slightly, but I didn't pay him any mind. At that moment, I saw the boss wave to Boss Wei, and soon I saw Boss Wei coming over. He asked, "How much is the material?"

 Boss Wei held up two fingers and said, "Two tickets..."

 These two pieces are jargon; one piece is a hundred thousand, so two pieces would be two hundred thousand. This way, it's to keep others from knowing the price. If they encounter someone they like, they can raise the price for this material. Therefore, people who gamble on stones usually don't directly

 That boss said directly, "It's settled..."

 I heard what the boss said, and I felt very excited. I want to see if my guesses are accurate. Winning a bet isn't a big deal; being able to bet on others losing is what makes someone a true expert.