Chapter 410: Chapter 369: Ended Up as a Joke
Gao Ruobing ended the phone call and didn’t rush to return to the game. Instead, she stood patiently in the corridor, believing that Mu Shuoqian should be arriving soon. No man could tolerate his woman cheating behind his back.
She was already eager to see the drama that was about to unfold. She wondered who would be fiercer between Mu Shuoqian and Tang Tianyou when the confrontation began, but regardless of the outcome, Gu Qili wouldn’t gain any advantage.
After waiting for about half an hour, Gao Ruobing saw Mu Shuoqian enter the casino. This man, always elegant, stood out like a dazzling diamond among the crowd.
Gao Ruobing didn’t rush over; instead, she stealthily hid by the door of the VIP room, waiting for Mu Shuoqian to come find her.
Mu Shuoqian looked around before picking up his phone.
"Where are you?" His voice was as calm as usual, with no hint of emotion.
Gu Qili had just won another round and, seeing that it was his call, excitedly responded, "I’m at Tianyou’s casino."
"With your timid nature, you dare to play at the casino?" Mu Shuoqian’s lips curved into a indulgent smile, "Did you bring enough money?"
"I didn’t bring money, it’s Tianyou’s. Do you want to come and play together?"
"Sure, I happen to be nearby. Which room are you in?"
After hanging up the phone, Mu Shuoqian headed straight for the VIP room that Gu Qili had mentioned, causing Gao Ruobing to swiftly step aside.
Mu Shuoqian walked quickly, already entering the room, where he saw Gu Qili and Tang Tianyou sitting together. Many chips were piled in front of her, and she was joyously preparing to bet, her eyes filled with vivid happiness, just like when they had first met, how even the smallest things could make her dance with joy. She had always been easily content.
However, seeing her sitting with Tang Tianyou still elicited jealousy, envy, and discomfort throughout his body.
"Playing big, huh." Mu Shuoqian sat down beside Gu Qili, right across from Tang Tianyou whose gaze held a hint of surprise, and he nodded slightly.
Tang Tianyou hadn’t expected Mu Shuoqian to be there; he only knew that Gu Qili had received a call, which was from Mu Shuoqian.
Tang Tianyou, worried about any potential misunderstandings, was just about to speak, but Mu Shuoqian was already eying the cards in Gu Qili’s hand, "I’ll follow."
Without hesitation, Gu Qili pushed some of the chips in front of her, and when the cards were revealed, she won again.
"This is so fun." Gu Qili gleefully grabbed his hand and shook it vigorously, "Mu Shuoqian, why didn’t you ever tell me about such fun stuff before?"
Gu Qili pouted, "Do you two want to play together?"
"Sure." Mu Shuoqian had someone exchange for some chips, looking at Tang Tianyou: "How many rounds?"
"I’m up for it." Tang Tianyou cleared away a few people around them, leaving only the Croupier and the three of them settled into a triangle formation to start playing.
Gao Ruobing outside the door could hardly believe her eyes; she thought Mu Shuoqian would make a big scene upon arriving, but instead, he was sitting next to Gu Qili, guiding her, and now the three were gathered around the table playing cards.
Gao Ruobing couldn’t fathom what was happening. The drama she had anticipated didn’t unfold; it was like swallowing a huge lump of cotton stuck in her throat, unable to swallow or spit out.
Not willing to let things rest, Gao Ruobing guessed that Mu Shuoqian must not have seen the intimacy between those two. So, she touched up her makeup slightly and walked in.
"What a coincidence, Young Master Qian and Tang are both here." Gao Ruobing greeted everyone with a smile brimming with joy.
Unfortunately, her greeting didn’t receive the reaction she expected. All three of them merely glanced at her briefly, then continued to lower their heads to play cards.
Gao Ruobing was completely ignored, her face alternating between red and white with anger. After all, she was the Miss of the Gao Family, and although she might not compare to these two men in status, basic courtesy towards a lady was still expected.
"Tang, I’m Gao Ruobing. Don’t you remember me? Last time, I came to play cards with my father Gao Hanshan, and you even joined us for a round," Gao Ruobing moved closer to Tang Tianyou.
Tang Tianyou glanced at her, "Sorry, I don’t remember anyone named Gao Ruobing."
Tang Tianyou suffered from face blindness, so not remembering was normal, but it wasn’t that he truly didn’t know the names Gao Hanshan and Gao Ruobing. He just found this woman particularly annoying.
"Tang, have you forgotten about your old friends now that you have a new darling? I just saw how happy you were playing with Miss Gu. Everyone outside was asking if Miss Gu is Tang’s girlfriend," Gao Ruobing deliberately twisted the facts, her gaze constantly flickering towards Mu Shuoqian. She made her point very clear, would Mu Shuoqian really remain indifferent?
However, Mu Shuoqian’s behavior today was truly baffling. The man seemed not to have heard her words at all, pushing some chips forward, "I’ll follow."
"Are you sure?" Gu Qili held her cards, grinning cheekily at him since her hand was really good, and she couldn’t believe Mu Shuoqian’s cards could be better.
Mu Shuoqian helplessly curled his lips, "Do you gamble like this? Showing whether your hand is good or bad right on your face."
He then pulled his chips back, "I’m not following then."
"Mu Shuoqian, that’s cheating; you clearly agreed to follow." Gu Qili didn’t agree and quickly stood up, pushing his taken chips back out, "No, you must follow."
Mu Shuoqian folded his arms, a look of indulgence on his face.
Tang Tianyou also spoke up, "Then I’ll follow as well, save you the trouble of pushing my chips for me."
"That’s more like it." Gu Qili beamed as he revealed his hand: "What do you think, don’t any of you have a bigger set than mine?"
"You’re the largest." Mu Shuoqian tossed his cards into the pile, "Fair and square defeat."
Tang Tianyou also threw his cards in: "You’re the largest."
Gao Ruobing, who had sharp eyes, clearly saw that Tang Tianyou’s cards were better than Gu Qili’s. But he is the god of gambling, with just a slight sleight of hand, good cards turned into bad ones, and of course, Gu Qili didn’t notice anything.
Gao Ruobing was completely dumbfounded. These two men were here just to amuse Gu Qili. Despite having skills that could bewitch the heavens, they willingly lost to her over and over again. She couldn’t believe what sort of charm Gu Qili possessed that could make Mu Shuoqian and Tang Tianyou so devoted to her.
Gu Qili was happily winning, but Gao Ruobing stood by, extremely displeased. Thus, she said discontentedly to Tang Tianyou: "Is the VIP room of your casino open for public viewing?"
Tang Tianyou initially ignored Gao Ruobing, but hearing that Gu Qili didn’t like her, he signaled his subordinates: "Please escort this lady out."
He pointed at Gao Ruobing, almost too lazy to even glance at her, his manner was like swatting away a fly.
Gao Ruobing widened her eyes in disbelief, unable to believe that Tang Tianyou would kick her out just on Gu Qili’s word.
"Tang, I’m a VIP client of your casino, you want to kick me out?"
Tang Tianyou simply ignored her and continued having the croupier deal cards.
"Are you afraid that if I stay here, I’ll divulge what you guys did just now?" Gao Ruobing sneered.
"Throw her out." Tang Tianyou suddenly turned grim.
The subordinates heard and immediately carried Gao Ruobing away; she struggled and shouted, "Tang Tianyou, you’ll regret this... what you and that Gu Qili just did..."
"Hold on." Tang Tianyou suddenly stopped the men.
Before Gao Ruobing’s joy could show on her face, she heard Tang Tianyou say, "Tape her mouth then throw her out."
Upon hearing that, the subordinates quickly fetched the tape and swiftly sealed Gao Ruobing’s mouth. The poor young heiress was thus carried out of the casino, even bumping into a few acquaintances along the way.
"Isn’t that Miss Gao?"
"What happened?"
Someone snickered: "Always acting high and mighty, now she’s being carried out high and mighty, deserved it."
Gao Ruobing was truly thrown out,
"Tang Tianyou.""
Several passersby stopped to watch her with grinning faces, the great Gao family’s young miss turned into a public spectacle.
It was already midnight when Gu Qili and Mu Shuoqian left the casino,
On the way back, Gu Qili sneaked a glance at Mu Shuoqian; his behavior tonight was a bit abnormal,
"Upset?"
"About what?"
"There’s nothing between Tianyou and me, I went to see him today just to make that clear,
Mu Shuoqian quietly held her hand and gently rubbed it twice, "I’m not upset."
"Really?" Gu Qili scrutinized him.
"Do you think I’m the type to be petty?"
"Yes." Gu Qili affirmed without hesitation.
Mu Shuoqian glanced at her, "You’re becoming more and more presumptuous."
"It’s all because you spoil me." She grinned and tightened her grip on his hand.
"It was Gao Ruobing who called me there today."
"Figures, she’s so annoying." Gu Qili sat up straight, visibly irate, "Even more annoying than Qiu Yufei."
"She is very annoying." He agreed, hence, knowing that Gao Ruobing wanted to witness their embarrassment, how could he possibly give her such an opportunity? Today, if Tang Tianyou didn’t act, he would have made her the joke instead.