The Female CEO Falls in Love with Me

Playing such a game, even against someone extremely insane, one would use the gun to create an atmosphere and enjoy the psychological thrill just before being pierced. In their current situation, if they simply wanted to force the opponent to give up in an extreme way, they should bluff and heighten the tension. But Li Yan didn't do this; as he spoke, he quickly grabbed the gun!

As he said "Okay," he had already pulled the trigger against his own temple!

In an instant, Wei Zhenguo and Zhou Yi's hearts were in their throats! Luckily, the gunshot didn't happen; only the sound of the trigger hitting the firing pin deeply resonated in their hearts...

Madman! This guy is a truly fearless madman!

"The first shot!"

Li Yan sneered — yes, to the two of them, his smile seemed like a devil enjoying the pleasure of death.

Zhou Yi only felt sweat beginning to break out on his palms after his forehead and back, which happened only when he was at his most nervous. Wei Zhenguo appeared calm, but only he knew that his hand holding the cigar was slightly trembling.

"The second shot..."

Li Yan said, pulling the trigger for a second time just a few seconds later.

With the "click" of the firing pin, this shot didn't sound either. He remained as calm as ever, while the two spectators were already drenched in sweat. With two shots not fired, now it's not a one-in-six chance of hitting a bullet but a one-in-four chance!

"Forget it, let's not play anymore..." If before Zhou Yi wanted Li Yan to try first, now he was even more nervous. Out of the remaining four shots, Li Yan only had one left, while he had three; Li Yan had dodged twice, theoretically making his death chance several times greater!

With Li Yan's fearless firing of two shots, Wei Zhenguo also knew the man in front of them was not bluffing or trying to trick them, but truly crazy, or someone with nothing to lose. He was running his business to make money, even if he sought talent, the ultimate purpose was still for wealth. Playing like this, if Li Yan got killed, he would end up in trouble; if Zhou Yi got killed, besides trouble, it would be a direct loss, so why continue?

"Mr. Li, no need to go on, we really admire your courage..." Wei Zhenguo also spoke.

After they spoke, Li Yan pulled the trigger for the third time!

Again, there was no gunshot, and the two immediately quieted down. It was no longer about persuading gently, but a decision had to be made.

"The third shot!"

Li Yan's smile gradually faded as he aimed the gun at Zhou Yi.

Zhou Yi breathed heavily; being aimed at with a gun is uncomfortable for anyone, and being pointed at without dodging, knowing there's a bullet charged and in the next three trigger pulls, it will definitely hit—it was incredibly nerve-wracking!

What made him even more nervous was that Li Yan was too crazy, shooting himself in the head took only a few seconds. If he were to shoot, he was afraid it would be three consecutive shots; in such a case, where would his chance of survival be? Even wanting to dodge would be too late!

His worries were also Wei Zhenguo's concerns. Seeing Li Yan's gun barrel already aimed at Zhou Yi, both shouted almost in unison to stop:

"I give up!"

"We admit defeat!"

Li Yan slightly grinned, "Not playing anymore?"

"No, the result is already conclusive." Wei Zhenguo laughed dryly, "This round was not just a gamble with life, but also courage and guts. Mr. Li, we really admire you. This isn't Mr. Zhou's forte, so there's no need to really ruin the harmony..."

Li Yan smiled slightly. Ruin harmony? Damn it, why didn't you try persuading before I fired the gun?

He said nothing, quickly opened the cylinder, and spun the handgun, letting his other hand gripping the barrel show them the chamber with a bullet loaded for the next shot!

This was Li Yan's gesture to show he wasn't cheating. In their eyes, it was a great relief. Had they not stopped in time, had he fired the fourth shot, Zhou Yi would have been done for.

...

In truth, did Li Yan really not cheat?

Nonsense!

He's not a magician or a stunt performer; with real guns and bullets, he's relying entirely on luck, which means entrusting his fate to the unknown. This is certainly not Li Yan's style. When he undertakes a mission, he doesn't care about his image or demeanor; safety always comes first. How could he possibly gamble with two small fries on his life?

The dazzling manner in which he disassembled and assembled the gun was not for show but to intimidate them! The purpose was to focus their attention on this aspect so that, under the cover of the assembly action, he could quickly place the bullet in his hand, and the final chambering was ignored by them due to the series of actions.

It's like a single photograph; to see it clearly, you just need to look carefully. However, when it turns into a series of dynamic influences, it requires either very sharp eyes or slow-motion playback. By breaking down the action of chambering a single bullet under their focused gaze, it becomes hard to cheat, whereas the series of assembly actions makes it easier to cover up.

Because the bullet is in his own hand, Li Yan can fearlessly joke about shooting himself because he knows that, let alone three shots, even with six shots, he wouldn't die.

However, in the eyes of the other party, that one bullet is already in the gun chamber; as long as he hasn't been hit by three shots, one of the remaining shots inevitably will fire the bullet.

This isn't some profound strategy, akin to a rigged lottery with two identical answers, just waiting for one side to admit defeat after seeing the result. Li Yan was the same, and he could succeed smoothly because he noticed that Zhou Yi was afraid of death, and Wei Zhenguo wouldn't really let Zhou Yi gamble with his life!

But he let Zhou Yi choose first. If Zhou Yi shot first and then he shot three times afterward, wouldn't he be exposed? However, Zhou Yi wasn't as passive as Li Yan; he still had the opportunity to choose to forfeit or admit defeat. In that case, why would he risk his life first? By letting Li Yan go first, if he died, Zhou Yi would have won. If not, he could admit defeat later. So, before asking, Li Yan already knew he would decline.

After firing three shots, their mental states had completely changed, and they could no longer maintain the composure they had at the start. The gun aimed at Zhou Yi further led them to suspect that this lunatic Li Yan would pull the trigger at any moment, making it impossible to observe closely anymore. As Li Yan opened the cylinder to prove his innocence, allowing them to see the bullet within, it was at that moment that he chambered the bullet, then held the barrel and showed them the situation in the cylinder.

...

When Wei Zhenguo took the gun, this life-and-death gamble temporarily came to an end. After overexerting himself from the tension, Zhou Yi appeared a bit dejected and smiled bitterly, saying, "I lost. I really don't have your courage... I'm sorry, Boss Wei."

Wei Zhenguo shook his head. He was also quite nervous earlier, but now he had relaxed. He immediately smiled and said, "Don't say that. If it were me, I wouldn't have the courage either. Mr. Li is no ordinary person; daring to gamble with his life at any time is not something people like us can compare to."

Li Yan smiled silently, smoking a cigarette. But his eyes were constantly watching the gun Wei Zhenguo had not yet put away. Even if he didn't have time to load more bullets, there was still one bullet inside. If someone wanted to kill him, there was still a chance. Wei Zhenguo was by no means a good man or a believer in peace; he had to be cautious and aware of this.

Seeing his expression, Wei Zhenguo understood his intention and continued, "I agreed, and I will do it. Shishan Yao's debts are written off! From now on, wherever I have influence, he won't be allowed to appear! Hehe, it's like meeting an old friend at first sight; we sincerely wish to make friends with someone like Mr. Li."

"Well said. Manager Wei is someone who keeps his word, and I greatly admire that. But since I'm someone willing to bet with my life, I also understand the principle of paying debts. This time, I'm covering Shishan Yao's account." Li Yan took out a card.

He came here with such confidence not because he intended to rely solely on his strength to kill everyone and turn the place into a bloodbath, nor did he believe he could subdue the other party with sheer momentum. It was because the money Chen Aiyuan had given him some time ago was still with him, and Hai Fu didn't have that much. He had brought enough money to redeem the person.

Although the earlier psychological contest gave him the capital to negotiate, if a million in profits were really wiped out just like that, Wei Zhenguo might not be genuinely willing. Li Yan was not a gambling expert and wouldn't work for them. Naturally, he wouldn't owe such a debt.

"This..."

Wei Zhenguo could of course make the decision. Although Shishan Yao owed a million, including the tens of thousands he had won, it was all lost to Zhou Yi on the eighth floor, lost to the casino. Even if the debt was waived, it wouldn't be a loss. But he was unwilling to give it up, merely relying on his initial confidence in Zhou Yi and considering that even if he lost, he might still have the chance to recruit a talent. So he grandly promised, turning benevolence into a favor in exchange for a friend.

But now that Li Yan had said so, it made him hesitate a little, but after a brief pause, he made a decision, "Alright! Since Mr. Li is so generous, I won't be polite. Round it off, let's say a million!"

"Get someone to take me to transfer the money." Li Yan stood up.

Wei Zhenguo immediately accompanied him personally outside, arranging for someone to take Li Yan to handle it.

"Boss, this guy is remarkable." Zhou Yi, having lost, felt somewhat embarrassed and could only elevate his opponent.

Wei Zhenguo nodded seriously, "A tough character! In any case, such people, even if they can't be friends, shouldn't be made enemies lightly."

"Understood."

...

After transferring the money, Li Yan met with Hai Fu and the shamefaced Shishan Yao. He didn't say much and first took the two out of there. Because, strangely enough, he felt a sense of threat within this club or hotel! It wasn't the kind of threat from Wei Zhenguo's pistol but a sense of expert lurking against him! Perhaps... watching him from behind the cameras... (It's the end of the month. Brothers reading fast, is there a second monthly pass? Please vote for Mixed, support Old Lai, we're at 279 now, let's see if we can surpass 300 today, thank you very much)

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