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

 Huang Qin was shouting in the car. I looked at Zeng Hong, and she said, "Useless thing..."

 After Zeng Hong finished speaking, she turned around and left, leaving Huang Qin frantically smashing the car window.

 "Zeng Hong, you motherfucker, you left me, you motherfucker, after using me, you just left me, didn't you?"You little bitch, come back here...

 Huang Qin was shouting frantically, but instead of Zeng Hong turning back, dozens of people surrounded the car, silently watching him.

 Huang Qin looked at the dozens of eyes staring at him and closed his mouth. I walked to the car window, and he looked at me and said, "Buddy, you know what I'm about, let me go. It's all that bitch who caused trouble, it has nothing to do with me."

 With a punch, Qian Laowu slammed his fist hard against Huang Qin's face, causing blood to gush from his nose. I looked at Qian Laowu; his strike was truly ruthless.

 Huang Qin tilted his head back, seemingly having fainted for a few seconds. He lowered his head and looked at me with a dazed expression, very pitiful.

 Qian Laowu grabbed his hair and said fiercely, "No matter how much money your family has or who you associate with, let me tell you, don't mess with my brother. His time is very precious; he still has to make us a lot of money. If you delay my earnings, I'll take your life."

 Qian Laowu said, grabbing Huang Qin and throwing him harshly to the ground. Those people didn't spare him and beat him mercilessly, punching and kicking him for a long time before stopping. I looked at Huang Qin and suddenly lost that feeling of excitement, leaving only emptiness and void. Is this what I wanted? No, not at all. I just wanted to quietly make money without any trouble, but now trouble keeps finding me. I know, I will never be at peace again

 Qian Laowu stopped and said, "Brother, give him a good scare, otherwise he won't know what fear is."

 After he finished speaking, he took a dagger out of his pocket and handed it to me. I looked at the dagger, and he gave me a nod, saying, "Cut off one of his fingers."

 I listened, frowned, and instinctively resisted. I told myself, I won't do it. It's illegal, I won't do it.

 Qian Laowu frowned and said, "If you're out here in the world, you have to be ruthless, you know?"

 He patted my face. Although he was right, I still resisted. I couldn't do this. Suddenly, Wang Gui snatched the dagger from Qian Laowu's hand and said, "Damn it, my brother doesn't need to get his hands dirty. I'll handle this."

 He said this and then jumped on Huang Qin, pulling his hand out and pressing it to the ground. With a knife pressed down, suddenly, I heard a scream and saw Huang Qin rolling on the ground, clutching his hand. Watching his painful expression, I swallowed hard, my mind buzzing.

 Bloody, yes, this is the retribution that people in the underworld have to face. Although the retribution fell on Huang Qin, for me, it was truly shocking.

 Qian Laowu signaled for them to get in the car and leave quickly. Soon, the area that had been filled with people was suddenly empty, leaving only a few people looking at each other and Huang Qin's screams.

 Qian Laowu lit a cigarette, kicked Huang Qin, and said, "Remember, this time I'll take one of your fingers. Next time, I'll really sell you to Myanmar."

 I absolutely believe in Qian Lao Wu's words, absolutely believe, but I just don't know if Huang Qin will believe it. In Qian Guang and Qian Lao Wu's eyes, I have already become a money-making cash cow for them, they won't let me have any trouble. So, if Huang Qin tries to mess with me, Qian Guang will deal with him quickly and cleanly.

 A few people helped Huang Qin up and walked away in fear. Qian Laowu threw the cigarette butt on the ground and said, "My big brother hopes you can go over soon. If there's anything else here, tell me, and I'll help you sort it out."

 I shook my head and said, "No, that's all. You can go back now..."

 Qian Laowu patted my shoulder, didn't say much, and directly got into the car, leaving the scene.

 I watched the once noisy land slowly become quiet, staring at the bloodstains on the ground, so clear and bloody, suddenly, I felt a wave of nausea.

 Wang Gui wiped the blood off his hands, came over to hug me, and said, "Fei Ge, I understand. I know you're not a cruel person. Don't take it to heart. From now on, I'll handle these kinds of things for you. Leave all the dirty and hard work to me. You just focus on making money."

 I tightly grasped Wang Gui's shoulder and said, "It's not that I mind the dirt, but I'm afraid that one day, I might also go through such a tragic situation, perhaps even worse."

 Wang Gui said, "I believe that as long as Brother Fei is loyal, more brothers will be willing to follow him. Once we have money and power, we won't be afraid of being bullied."

 Wang Gui's words woke me up. He was right; only with money and power can one protect oneself...

 This matter has come to an end, just as I expected, but the level of bloodshed exceeded my imagination. Wang Gui and I went to a bar and drank a lot before I could calm down.

 After leaving the bar, Wang Gui pulled out a cigarette and offered it to me. I pushed it away, and he said, "Fei Ge, a man has to smoke."

 I shook my head, but still took the cigarette. He lit it for me, and I took a puff. My hand trembled a bit, I exhaled and coughed, then said, "What do you think of Qian Guang?"

 Wang Gui rolled his eyes and tilted his head to look at the moon in the sky, saying, "I know he's ruthless and values loyalty. Almost everyone on the streets of Ruili knows him. People say he's very loyal; three of his brothers have been to prison for him. I think following him won't be a loss, but trying to get ahead is very difficult."

 I nodded, and Wang Gui noticed it. If I couldn't see it, I would be a fool. Although Brother Guang is very loyal, he has a strong desire for control. He wants to control his "brothers" and won't allow anyone to surpass him. Under his command, he will never give me the chance to outshine him.

 Thinking about his three brothers, I know that if that day ever comes, I might also end up in a cell. I won't let that day come.

 I didn't discuss anything with Wang Gui. I told him to prepare to go back to Ruili, and I will go there in a few days as well. Wang Gui didn't say much and directly bought a ticket to go back to Ruili.

 I didn't go to the hospital; instead, I went to the barbershop. I sat in front of the mirror, and the female barber asked me, "Hey, handsome, do you want a haircut?"

 I shook my head and said, "Shaved, crew cut, one inch..."

 The female technician looked at me, a bit surprised, and said, "Your long hair looks great, but..."

 I said, "Just cut it, do as I say..."

 The technician listened, feeling quite helpless, but still did as I asked and cut my long hair that I had kept for over a year. I'm not someone who follows trends, but I like long hair. Every male student has a dream of keeping long hair, but I couldn't during middle and high school due to school regulations. It was only when I got to college that I was able to grow my hair long.

 I grew my hair for over a year, it's very long and flowing. I used to think I would only cut it after graduation, but I didn't expect to cut it so soon. Not for anyone else, but for Xuanling.

 The scissors kept moving over my head, and I watched as my hair fell out strand by strand. My eyes became moist, and my heart ached, but I have no regrets. This is the first time I've done something like this for a woman, not for any other reason but because of her feelings for me. I won't let her be sad, so I will be with her.

 My long hair was cut off, and as I looked at myself in the mirror, I barely recognized myself. A sense of despondency covered my entire face. I smiled a little; perhaps this is the truest version of me.

 I left the barbershop and went to the hospital. When I arrived at the ward, I mentally prepared myself before opening the door. As soon as I opened it, I saw a strange scene...

 Two bald girls were taking a photo together. When they saw me coming, they were both surprised. Xuanling looked at me, and Chengna also looked at me. I looked at Xuanling, whose previously smiling eyes had actually become moist, and tears were streaming down one by one.

 I started to laugh, looking at the two of them. Cheng Na had also cut her long hair, leaving only a very short buzz cut like Xuan Ling's. It was very short, but I didn't find them ugly; on the contrary, I thought they looked very beautiful.

 Xuan Ling, moved, rushed over and hugged me. She didn't say anything, just trembling all over, very excited.

 Three bald heads in the room, no one is speaking, the atmosphere is very strange, but I feel great. I look at Cheng Na, and now I finally understand what friendship is.

 A true friend is someone who stands by you through thick and thin, sharing both joys and hardships, and helping you get through the toughest times. Cheng Na is Xuan Ling's best friend; she even cut her long hair for Xuan Ling. This is something most people can't do. Even I had to muster all my courage to cut my long hair.

 Xuanling cried for a long time before calming down. The three of us sat by the bed, and Cheng Na said, "I didn't expect you to cut your long hair too. I think you look better with long hair. Shaving your head makes you look a bit like a criminal."

 Cheng Na's words displeased Xuan Ling, who pinched Cheng Na, causing Cheng Na to angrily pinch her back. Their little bickering was quite amusing. After a while, I said, "Zeng Hong won't bother you anymore."

 Xuan Ling looked at me, with a mix of expectation and surprise on her face, and said, "You didn't get into a fight, did you?"

 I nodded and said, "What I promised you, I will definitely do."

 Xuan Ling smiled, holding my hand, and said, "I believe in you..."

 Xuanling didn't ask any more questions but took out her phone and snapped a picture of us. In the photo, there were three bald heads, and we were all smiling happily. Although we had injuries on our faces and the photo wasn't very flattering, the smiles on our faces were the most genuine. Undoubtedly, at that moment, we were all happy.

 I watched as Xuanling uploaded a photo on WeChat, and in the photo's description, she wrote, "I hope the person I love the most can always keep this smile... forever!"