Chapter 158 The God of Gamblers Has Arrived?
At that very moment, Lin Chen's heart skipped a beat.
The faint notification sound from the system was still ringing in his ears.
Without a second thought, he decisively shouted in his mind:
"Activate Ten-Second Prediction!"
This was his only chance today.
There was no room for hesitation.
The scene before his eyes instantly felt like it was on fast-forward.
The noisy voices and the flickering lights of the gambling table flashed by rapidly.
A second later,
the cold, emotionless voice of the system struck his mind:
[Prediction Result: Next round, Big!]
This was his only chance; once missed, it wouldn't come again.
Lin Chen took a deep breath, letting the air sink into his dantian.
His gaze, which had been somewhat casual just moments ago,
suddenly became as sharp as a blade, piercing toward the dice cup.
The surrounding noise seemed to be blocked out by an invisible barrier.
The subtle sound of the rolling dice and the slight movement of the dealer's fingertips
became the sole focus of his world.
In the entire casino, it felt as if only he and this green felt-covered gambling table remained.
The dealer lifted her eyelids,
her tone flat and devoid of any fluctuation.
She spoke, "Everyone, place your bets."
As soon as she finished speaking, the surrounding crowd erupted into a frenzy.
The clinking of chips and the sounds of discussion mingled together,
making one's ears ache from the noise.
Some clutched their chips, hesitating for a long time.
Some decisively threw theirs onto "Small."
Others, hoping for a stroke of luck, bet a little on both sides.
Chen Feng stood where he was, his hands shaking uncontrollably.
His fingertips pinched the few remaining chips he had left.
His knuckles turned white.
He had already lost quite a bit; if he lost any more,
the money he brought today would be completely gone.
He gritted his teeth, a ruthless look in his eyes,
and was about to throw his chips into the "Small" area.
He was still muttering in his heart:
"Just one gamble, and maybe I'll break even."
"Just one more..."
...
Just as the dealer was about to reveal the result,
Lin Chen stepped forward. His voice wasn't loud,
but it carried an inexplicable aura.
Like a stone thrown into boiling water,
it instantly suppressed all the noise:
"Wait a moment."
The entire place fell silent instantly.
All eyes were fixed on Lin Chen—some curious,
some disdainful, and others waiting to see him make a fool of himself.
After all, this kid had just lost a hundred thousand; how did he dare to stop the game now?
Lin Chen ignored the crowd's gaze.
He leaned down and picked up the stack of chips he had prepared earlier.
*Thwack!*
He slammed them down heavily on the "Big" area,
the force so great that the gambling table trembled slightly.
"Holy crap!"
"Two million?!"
Someone couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice.
"This is the Casual Player Area."
"With over two million, you can go to the VIP room."
Immediately after,
the sound of people gasping filled the room.
Chen Qian stood nearby, so startled that she immediately covered her mouth.
Her eyes widened into circles,
and her heart pounded so hard it felt like it would burst out of her chest.
She knew Lin Chen had some capability,
but she never expected him to gamble so boldly!
Tears welled up instantly,
half from fear and half from panic.
Pan Fen even stood up abruptly from her chair.
Her face was as pale as paper, and her lips trembled.
She wanted to say something but couldn't utter a single word.
Only one thought remained in her mind:
"Is this child crazy?"
"Two million, just betting it like that?"
Chen Feng was even more dazed.
The chips in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter.
He stared at Lin Chen, his voice cracking:
"Are you crazy?"
"Two million?!"
He stared at the high-denomination chips in Lin Chen's hand,
his head buzzing.
"Which Second-generation rich kid is this guy?"
"His spending is way too lavish!"
The way he looked at Lin Chen instantly changed.
From initially thinking the kid was just his daughter's ordinary classmate
and being dismissive of him;
to being somewhat surprised when Lin Chen lost a hundred thousand without batting an eye;
...
to now, this gutsy and daring spirit
actually made him feel a sense of admiration in his heart.
But Lin Chen didn't look at him at all.
He stared straight at the dealer,
his tone terrifyingly calm, without the slightest ripple:
"Open it."
The dealer's eyes narrowed; she was clearly startled by the two-million-dollar bet as well.
She paused for a moment, her fingertips slowly reaching toward the dice cup.
The movement was agonizingly slow.
Everyone around held their breath, not even daring to breathe loudly.
Their eyes were fixed intently on that small dice cup.
Clatter...
The dice cup was lifted, and the three dice inside spun and collided,
making crisp sounds before slowly coming to a stop.
The dealer leaned in to take a look,
and her voice suddenly rose a few notches:
"Four, five, five!"
"Total points: fourteen! It's Big!!"
"Big!!!"
As the result was announced, the entire gambling table erupted!
The onlookers all cried out in surprise,
slapping the table and cheering.
"Nice, nice!"
Others had looks of regret, wishing they had followed the bet on Big.
"Oh man, I should have bet on Big!"
Chen Feng froze in place as if struck by lightning.
His mind went blank, and he muttered:
"He won... he actually won..."
After he snapped out of it, he pinched himself hard.
"Two million, doubled in a single round!"
"Not only did he win back the hundred thousand Lin Chen just lost, but he also made a net profit of 1.9 million!"
"This kid, not only is he daring, but his luck is also heaven-defying?"
Chen Qian covered her mouth, her tears finally uncontrollable.
They fell pitter-patter.
This time, there was no fear, only ecstasy and lingering dread.
"Thank goodness, thank goodness Lin Chen won."
"If he had lost, I really wouldn't know what to do."
Pan Fen's whole body was trembling, and the way she looked at Lin Chen had completely changed.
Before, she was only polite to Lin Chen
for the sake of her daughter.
Now, there was only overwhelming shock and awe,
even mixed with a faint trace of admiration.
"This child, so young, and not only is he wealthy,"
"but he's also so courageous. He's truly extraordinary."
On the other hand, Lin Chen remained expressionless,
as if he hadn't just won two million, but merely two hundred.
When the dealer pushed the two million in payout chips toward him,
he casually gathered them. Including his own bet,
he held a total of four million in chips securely in his hands.
The people at the table surrounded him,
chattering away:
"Impressive, young man!"
"That kind of courage is truly rare!"
"Exactly! He lost a few small rounds,"
"but then he dropped two million and hit it exactly. He's so bold!"
"His luck is just too good. If it were me, I would have panicked long ago."
Chen Feng stood to the side without speaking,
but his gaze had become exceptionally warm.
He was calculating in his mind:
"This is Qianqian's classmate."
"His luck is so good. If I can get him to lead my bets later,"
"maybe I can win back everything I lost today and even make a profit."
But to his surprise, after Lin Chen took the four million in chips,
he had no intention of continuing to bet.
Instead, he set the chips aside, leaned back in his chair,
and leisurely took a sip of water.
A charming smile appeared on the dealer's face.
With a hint of curiosity in her eyes, she asked,
"Handsome Guy, aren't you going to bet anymore?"
Lin Chen looked up,
returning a faint smile of his own. He said casually,
"No, I feel like my luck for today has been used up."
"I'll play again tomorrow."