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At this moment, Yin Luoxia suddenly said to the others, "A bet between two people is too boring. Fellow comrades, is there anyone who wants to compete with me and Master Tu?"
"I'll do it!" Baili Dongjun, with his carefree nature, simply tossed aside the wine that was still being brewed and leaped up.
Baili Dongjun's leap instantly attracted everyone's attention.
He stood beside the gambling table, side by side with Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) and Tu Wan, and a tense and exciting atmosphere filled the three of them.
"Young Master Baili, are you sure you want to join this gamble?"
Young Master Liu Yue frowned slightly and reminded him, "Your brewing is not yet finished. If you get distracted now, it may affect your exam results."
Baili Dongjun smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with confidence and determination: "It's alright. Brewing and gambling are both skills that test a person's mind and adaptability. I believe I can excel in both."
Seeing this, Tu Wan smiled knowingly: "What a courageous young man. Since you've volunteered, I'll play along."
Thus, the betting game changed from one-on-one to a three-on-three battle.
Baili Dongjun, Yin Luoxia (Yueyao), and Tu Wan each chose their preferred gambling tools and began an unprecedentedly fierce competition.
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Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) is skilled, and every bet she makes seems to be precisely calculated, making her unpredictable.
Tu Wan, not to be outdone, used her rich experience and keen intuition to fight Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) to a standstill.
"Your Excellency, although Yin Luoxia is young, her gambling skills are comparable to Tu Er's!"
Mingyue Xin couldn't help but sigh, and looked at Li Chengtian, only to find that Li Chengtian was still sleeping.
That expression was like someone having a sweet dream while sleeping.
Mingyuexin stuck out her lips.
Her sovereign is truly unfathomable.
If you're here to take the grand exam at this world's academy, why are you just sleeping?
If you want to sleep, why not just sleep in your room?
Why bother sleeping in such a noisy place?
At this moment, Yin Luoxia suddenly said to the others, "A bet between two people is too boring. Fellow comrades, is there anyone who wants to compete with me and Master Tu?"
"I'll do it!" Baili Dongjun, with his carefree nature, simply tossed aside the wine that was still being brewed and leaped up.
Baili Dongjun's leap instantly attracted everyone's attention.
He stood beside the gambling table, side by side with Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) and Tu Wan, and a tense and exciting atmosphere filled the three of them.
"Young Master Baili, are you sure you want to join this gamble?"
Young Master Liu Yue frowned slightly and reminded him, "Your brewing is not yet finished. If you get distracted now, it may affect your exam results."
Baili Dongjun smiled slightly, his eyes sparkling with confidence and determination: "It's alright. Brewing and gambling are both skills that test a person's mind and adaptability. I believe I can excel in both."
Seeing this, Tu Wan smiled knowingly: "What a courageous young man. Since you've volunteered, I'll play along."
Thus, the betting game changed from one-on-one to a three-on-three battle.
Baili Dongjun, Yin Luoxia (Yueyao), and Tu Wan each chose their preferred gambling tools, and "Five, Six, Seven" began an unprecedentedly fierce competition.
Baili Dongjun is skilled at dice. His technique is agile, and he seems to be able to predict the outcome with each roll, which amazes everyone present.
Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) demonstrates her profound skills as the daughter of the gambling king. Whether it's Pai Gow, Mahjong, or Roulette, she handles them with ease, and every bet is accurate.
As the second-in-command of Qianjintai, Tu Wan was naturally no pushover either.
With his years of casino experience and deep understanding of human nature, he is often able to make the right judgments at crucial moments, and fights fiercely with the other two.
As time ticked by, the atmosphere at the gambling table grew increasingly tense.
Although Baili Dongjun was distracted by brewing and gambling, his focus and adaptability were remarkable.
However, human energy is limited, and gradually, he began to feel somewhat powerless.
In a crucial roulette game, Baili Dongjun misjudged the situation, causing him to lose a large number of chips. He frowned slightly, but quickly adjusted his mindset and prepared to face the next round of challenges.
Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) remained calm and confident throughout, and every bet she placed was done with such ease, as if everything was under her control.
Although Tu Wan was experienced, she gradually felt the pressure in front of her.
In the end, during a tense and exciting dominoes match, Baili Dongjun became too distracted and inadvertently revealed a weakness, which Tu Wan seized the opportunity to turn the tide.
Baili Dongjun shook his head helplessly, knowing that he had lost this gamble.
However, just when everyone thought Tu Wan would be the ultimate winner, Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) suddenly made her move. Using her accurate insight into human nature and profound understanding of the game, she made several brilliant moves that caught Tu Wan off guard, ultimately winning the entire game with a single brilliant move.
Tu Wan shook his head with a wry smile and gave Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) a thumbs up: "Miss Yin is indeed worthy of her reputation. I admire her."
Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) smiled slightly and replied humbly, "Second Master Tu is too kind. If it weren't for Young Master Baili being distracted by brewing wine, the outcome of this bet would have been unpredictable."
Although Baili Dongjun was defeated, he had no regrets. He walked up to Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) and said sincerely, "Miss Yin's gambling skills are truly amazing. I, Dongjun, am completely defeated."
Yin Luoxia (Yueyao) looked at Baili Dongjun with tender eyes, her heart filled with complex emotions.
She knew she couldn't stay there any longer and had to leave as soon as possible to avoid her identity being exposed.
So, she bowed slightly to Young Master Liu Yue and then turned and left the examination hall.
As Baili Dongjun watched Yin Luoxia (Yueyao)'s departing figure, a feeling of reluctance welled up in his heart.
Meanwhile, Tu Wan complained to Tu Zao on the platform, "Big brother, you've really put me in a difficult position this time. Making me compete in gambling with the daughter of the gambling king is just making me lose face! I would have been much more comfortable at home listening to music!"
Upon hearing this, Tu Zao couldn't help but chuckle.
He knew his younger brother was straightforward; although he complained, he actually quite enjoyed the bet.
After all, being able to compete with the daughter of the gambling king is a rare experience for any gambler.
Several more hours passed.
Li Chengtian woke up from his sleep.
Looking around, he saw that there were only Baili Dongjun and another candidate who was also brewing wine in the entire examination room.
Including myself, there are three of us.
But he did nothing; he simply took a good nap in the exam room.
Ling Su, the maidservant beside Young Master Liu Yue, looked at Li Chengtian from the high platform and asked in confusion, "Excuse me, I'm very curious, what exactly is the answer sheet you submitted?"
Li Chengtian looked up at the little maid Ling Su and smiled slightly, saying, "You'll find out soon enough."
"Examiner, candidate Li Xin wants to hand in his paper!"
“Examiner, I, Baili Dongjun, also wish to take the exam.”
As soon as Li Chengtian finished speaking, the examinee who was brewing wine and Baili Dongjun spoke at the same time.
At this point, there was only half an hour left before the exam ended.
Upon seeing this, Young Master Liu Yue nodded slightly, signaling the two to present their respective brewed wines.
Baili Dongjun and the brewing examinee named Li Xin carefully presented their meticulously brewed wines to Liu Yue Gongzi.
Young Master Liu Yue picked up two exquisite little wine cups and poured in wines brewed by Baili Dongjun and Li Xin, respectively.
Then, turning to Tu Zao and Li Chengtian, who had just woken up, he smiled and said, "Since Boss Tu and classmate Li Chengtian are both here, why don't we taste these two glasses of wine together and judge which candidate's wine is better?"
Upon hearing this, Tu Zao laughed heartily, patted his round belly, and said, "Young Master Liu Yue's suggestion is excellent. I may not have many other skills, but I do have some expertise in wine tasting."
Li Chengtian smiled slightly, got up and walked to the gambling table. His gaze shifted between Baili Dongjun and Li Xin, finally settling on the two cups of wine.
He thought to himself that this was not only a competition of brewing skills, but also a test of his ability to judge people.
Young Master Liu Yue first handed Li Xin's wine to Tu Zao.
Tu Zao took the wine glass, gently swirled it, brought it close to his nose to smell it, then squinted his eyes to savor it carefully, a satisfied smile appearing on his face: "Hmm, this wine has a rich aroma, a smooth taste, and a long aftertaste. A fine wine!"
Then, Young Master Liuyue handed Baili Dongjun's wine to Tu Zao.
Tu Zao also took a sniff, then frowned slightly. Although he nodded and praised it a few times, his tone was noticeably less enthusiastic than before.
Young Master Liu Yue chuckled softly: "It seems Boss Tu has reached a conclusion?"
“In terms of taste alone, Young Master Li Xin’s wine is superior,” Tu Zao said. “But wine can’t just taste good; you have to taste it to know.”
After saying that, he glanced at Young Master Liu Yue.
Young Master Liu Yue smiled slightly and instructed his maid, Ling Su, to pour a cup of wine for everyone.
Tu Zao was fond of drinking, and without saying a word, he picked up the wine brewed by Li Xin and started drinking.
After downing a glass of wine, Tu Zao felt a surge of exhilaration and couldn't help but shout, "Good wine! This wine tastes very similar to the Autumn Dew White from Diaolou Xiaozhu!"
Young Master Li Xin's brewing skills are truly divine! I, Tu, am filled with admiration!
After Tu finished speaking, he began to flatter Li Xin.
Li Xin's lips curled into a smile, a look of smug satisfaction on his face.
At this moment, Young Master Liu Yue also picked up the wine cup containing Li Xin. After drinking a cup, he said, "It is indeed a fine wine! The aroma of this wine is rich and layered. It is sweet at first, then turns into a slightly intoxicating mellowness, with a long aftertaste that is unforgettable."
When it was Li Chengtian's turn to taste, he gently picked up the wine brewed by Baili Dongjun, first taking a slow and deliberate sniff, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
Then, he took a small sip, savored it carefully, and a meaningful smile gradually appeared on his lips.
Tu Zao and Young Master Liu Yue eagerly awaited Li Chengtian's evaluation. Li Chengtian put down his wine cup and slowly said, "This wine, at first whiff, has a delightful fragrance; upon closer tasting, its body is mellow yet not cloying."