The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

The previous words, whether threats or temptations, didn't matter much to Li Yan, but the last sentence did indeed move him a little.

For ordinary people, it's difficult to quit anything. Whether it's family or friends using various methods, it often makes it even harder. But on the flip side, if the places they long for expel them, the effect is different.

Because they are addicted and drawn to the enjoyment of the environment and process. If they encounter expulsion there, it creates aversion, diminishing the fondness they feel, making them feel bored and uninterested in similar places.

Of course, generally they might change venues, but if faced with similar scenarios multiple times, their enthusiasm is likely to wane.

For someone like Shishan Yao, Li Yan had previously given Hai Fu some advice. He wasn't sure if she had shared it with her sister-in-law and nephew or if they had carried it out thoroughly. Anyway, family patience is limited, observant for a day or two, not a month or two. But he's Hai Fu's true brother, and she can't really give up on him despite being upset. So, having a way to help him quit gambling did intrigue him.

Casinos that open for business obviously value money over people. Only those who owe debts and fail to repay or cheat are beaten. They wouldn't beat guests who come to spend money. This does show some sincerity.

"Not bad, Manager Wei's conditions are quite sincere. But... actually, I'm not Johnny Chan's disciple." Li Yan said with a smile, noticing their reactions, and continued, "Don't rush, Shishan Yao didn't deceive you, I fooled him. He also doesn't know I'm an imposter."

Zhou Yi stared at Li Yan, seemingly trying to see him clearly. He had been watching Li Yan since he entered, but felt he couldn't gauge his depth, unable to determine if he was a master.

Wei Zhenguo looked at him for a while, then burst into laughter, "Li Yan is too modest. Whether you are Johnny Chan's disciple or Jackie Chan's disciple, as long as you have the skills, you qualify for this table. Of course, I believe you're not here to amuse us."

He set his cigar down and suddenly pulled out something and placed it on the table.

Li Yan raised his eyelids, slightly surprised.

His actions didn't escape Wei Zhenguo and Zhou Yi, who were watching him closely, and Wei Zhenguo revealed a smile.

It seems Wei Zhenguo is merely a surface leader with someone backing him up.

...

Li Yan laughed.

"What's so funny, Li Yan?"

His laughter made Wei Zhenguo and Zhou Yi's faces slightly uneasy. This was their territory, yet the visitor was not only unafraid but mocked them indiscriminately, making them feel humiliated.

"Nothing, I want to ask, is Zhou Yi going to bet with me? If I propose a method of betting, would you dare to follow?" Li Yan looked at Zhou Yi teasingly.

Zhou Yi, who had been sullen, felt some anger hearing this. He sneered coldly, "If you have something better than Texas Hold'em, choose it freely. I'll indulge you, and certainly beat you at your strength!"

Wei Zhenguo clapped his hands lightly, "Haha, I'm happy to be a witness!"

Li Yan's gaze fell on the handgun, "No need to find a dealer, let's use this available tool!"

He said with a gesture.

Wei Zhenguo and Zhou Yi were stunned. A revolver's chamber generally has six or seven slots. Load one bullet, spin the wheel to mix the order, and each points it at their head to shoot. This is a way to gamble life. Generally, only extreme criminals play such games. With a one-sixth chance of fatality, once it hits you, it's certain death! Moreover, each shot increases the chance of fatality drastically, ultimately leading to someone's death.

After a moment, Wei Zhenguo and Zhou Yi exchanged glances.

"Haha, Li Yan, we haven't wronged each other, no need to go that far, right? I admit I had a bit of a threatening tone earlier, sorry. Please play cards with Mr. Zhou!" Wei Zhenguo was a man able to bend and stretch after all. He merely wanted to intimidate Li Yan, pressuring him. Truly causing an incident here would be troublesome for him.

Zhou Yi, however, sneered, "Are you scared? Dare not to bet with me, so you propose such conditions?"

Unfortunately, his provocation didn't bother Li Yan, who returned with his own provocation, "And you? I guess you've played harmless games with rewards for winning and losses being the boss's concern, right? How about you dare to join me for once?"

"Who's afraid?" Though Zhou Yi felt gambling life was too much, having been pushed onto stage, he wouldn't take the step Wei Zhenguo offered, but had to toughen up.

"Better not…"

This time, he regretted it! He just assumed it was a rebellious young man, as long as they exerted some life-or-death pressure, along with sufficient benefits, they could easily make use of him. Unexpectedly, it led to such a stalemate.

"Manager Wei, lend me your tool!" Li Yan reached out his hand.

Wei Zhenguo didn't speak or move, looking at Li Yan for a while, then grasped his cigar tightly and took a few puffs. After a while, he finally made a decision, taking the gun and removing all the bullets. Hesitating for a moment, he glanced at Zhou Yi, then slid the gun and one bullet across the table.

He certainly worried Li Yan might use the gun against him. But with only one bullet, there were at least two of them here, not to mention outside. There's no worry about Li Yan making much of an impact.

Li Yan accepted the gun, looked down at it, toyed with it with both hands, then his hands flew through the air, moving rapidly!

Wei Zhenguo and Zhou Yi, whose faces weren't looking good, were shocked to see that the revolver in Li Yan's hand instantly disassembled into a pile of parts.

"You… What is this…"

"Haha, don't worry, just checking for any jams or issues. I'll reassemble it immediately…" Li Yan held a cigarette in his mouth, his hands fluttering quickly as if he was shuffling mahjong tiles as they watched below.

His speed was extremely fast, a complete gun reappeared, and he opened the wheel, placed the bullet Wei Zhenguo had given him inside, spun it quickly, then closed the wheel.

The gun was now ready, with a bullet inside.

Judging from Li Yan's dismantling and assembling the gun, he was undoubtedly a firearms expert! At this moment, Wei Zhenguo and Zhou Yi felt immense pressure.

Wei Zhenguo silently cursed, playing this hand isn't showing off skill, but indicating that in his hands, this thing is merely a toy, right? Did they kick an iron plate?

Compared to how Wei Zhenguo felt he'd misjudged, Zhou Yi regretted impulsively agreeing! Regardless of Wei Zhenguo, he didn't have to personally play!

"Mr. Zhou, I think one shot at a time is too slow, and it adds tremendous psychological pressure. Ultimately, someone might fail to withstand the pressure. How about we go for it, firing three shots each?" Li Yan said with a smile.

As he spoke, Wei Zhenguo and Zhou Yi watched the gun's direction closely. They were stupefied by the suggestion. Damn! Wouldn't three shots mean three chances of getting hit? At least one would die!

"Well… I think…" Zhou Yi looked at Wei Zhenguo, hoping he'd find an exit.

But at this moment, Wei Zhenguo calmed down, wanting to see if Li Yan was bluffing! Because this was a casino! There are intangible betting tables everywhere in life, maybe from Li Yan's entrance today, his bet had already begun, all this was forcing Zhou Yi to admit defeat!

Wei Zhenguo stayed silent, making Zhou Yi awkward, experiencing the trap of riding a tiger and unable to dismount.

"Do you want to go first, or should I fire the first three shots? Since I've chosen the method, you choose first!" Li Yan set the gun down.

Zhou Yi's forehead and back already started sweating, considering the choice meant his destiny! Firing first meant three chances of encountering a bullet, any hit meant certain death!

"You… are the guest, please go first!" He painfully managed, although it wasn't a good thing, they'd face danger first, if Li Yan died, they naturally won, otherwise, they could surrender.

Wei Zhenguo tightly grasped his cigar, sweating now, originally aiming to recruit a gambling expert, keen on controlling wins and losses. But now, no matter who died, he'd face losses!

"Fine!" Li Yan swiftly seized the gun, aimed at his temple, and pulled the trigger! (After observing, Mixed isn't expected to reach the top six for Urban Novels this month, but apart from total rankings in the top ten and new book rankings, being in the top six for bonus Mixed still holds hope, with merely a twenty vote difference. Other books will grow in monthly passes too, hope many readers will help us close this gap. Thank you very much.) (To be continued, visit www.qidian.com for more chapters, support the author, and read legitimate content!)