Ayanokoji's action was unexpected for Xiong Gu.
He actually wanted another card?
You know, 18 is already a very high card. To get higher than that without busting, the only cards he could draw were A, 2, or 3.
He had club a and Spade 3 in his hand. The probability of Ayanokoji not busting on the next card was only ten out of forty-four.
Was he really going to gamble 400,000 on a less than one-fourth chance?
Xiong Gu could only see the cards at an angle when dealing; besides that, even he didn't know what the next card would be.
Actually, at this point, if Xiong Gu had just secretly chosen to draw out the club a, or the Diamond 9, and replace the next card, Ayanokoji would definitely lose.
But he inexplicably thought of the moment Ayanokoji had spoken up for him just now, and he hesitated.
Not only am I cheating, but am I also going to make Ayanokoji lose his chance to gamble? Am I too much of a scumbag?
Ayanokoji's chance of not busting was less than one-fourth, and he could not win this round unless he drew a 3; his winning chance was only three out of forty-four.
...Forget it, let him gamble. If he busts himself, it's his own fault and has nothing to do with whether I cheated.
Moreover, even if Ayanokoji drew a 3, Xiong Gu could still tie the game with the club a in his hand.
The worst-case scenario was a tie; he had no need to worry.
Many thoughts flashed through Xiong Gu's mind, but the final conclusion remained that Ayanokoji Kiyotaka could not win.
So, he flipped over the top card and dealt it to Ayanokoji Kiyotaka.
The moment he flipped the card, he regretted it—this card was a [Heart 2]!
Ayanokoji actually had such good luck; he really drew a card that didn't bust!
This card was revealed in front of everyone. No matter how much Xiong Gu regretted it, it was too late to switch this card for a Diamond 9. He could only bite the bullet and deal this card in front of Ayanokoji.
Now Ayanokoji's total points reached 20, matching Kuroki's.
Kuroki cast an inquiring look at Xiong Gu.
Kuroki didn't know Ayanokoji's hole card. He was currently holding 20 points, feeling smug and certain of his victory, unaware of how agonizing Xiong Gu's mood was right now.
If he said nothing and just revealed the cards, Ayanokoji and Kuroki would tie, and neither would get the money from the other's hand.
Ayanokoji had said this was the last gambling game, which meant his income this time would only be 200,000 yuan.
However... he still had a [club a] in his hand. If he dealt this card to Kuroki, then he could form a [Blackjack] and would definitely win.
To choose 200,000, or 400,000...
In the end, Xiong Gu's greed still won out.
For him, a "livestock," the chance to win another 200,000 was truly rare and too precious. This opportunity might not come again!
Thus, Kuroki was surprised to find that Xiong Gu's right hand had once again become a loose fist.
He rubbed his eyes, making sure he hadn't misseen. Xiong Gu was telling him to take another card.
He already had 20 points, why would he need another card? Could it be that the opponent's card was even better than his current one!?
Even if the opponent's card was good, his current card was already large enough. Taking another card would instantly bust him.
Could it be... that Xiong Gu had a way for him to get an A with 100% certainty?
Although Kuroki didn't want to take risks, he ultimately chose to trust Xiong Gu.
After all, they had a cooperative relationship. If he lost, Xiong Gu wouldn't benefit either, so he had no reason to lie to him.
"Xiong Gu, give me another card!" Kuroki still pretended to be unfamiliar with Xiong Gu, shouting loudly at him.
Xiong Gu lowered his head, and as he drew a card, suddenly, he felt his vision go black, as if all the lights in the world had been turned off. He involuntarily loosened the cards in his hand, instinctively placing his hand on the table to support himself.
The cards in his hand naturally scattered and fell onto the table.
"Hey, Xiong Gu, are you okay!?
Kuroki was the most concerned about Xiong Gu. He had just asked for a card, and Xiong Gu suddenly acted like this, which truly startled him.
"I'm fine..."
Xiong Gu rubbed his head; he didn't know what happened, his head just suddenly felt heavy...
The discomfort quickly disappeared, and when he shifted his gaze back to the cards in his hand, his heart sank.
The neatly placed deck was completely scattered, all the card faces were face down, and Xiong Gu had lost track of the club a.
It's over...
Xiong Gu made a snap decision, knowing that he couldn't ask for any more cards now. Even if they tied, it was better than losing all the gambling money.
Thus, Kuroki saw Xiong Gu suddenly clench his fist.
What's going on? Just now he wanted me to take another card, and now he doesn't?
Kuroki didn't quite understand Xiong Gu's complex actions in such a short time, but he also thought that his 20 points were already enough, and there was no need to take another card.
He immediately changed his mind: "Forget it, I don't want any more cards."
As soon as he said this, it was a real buzzkill, and the surrounding spectators all booed.
"Kuroki Ya, you should draw a card. Why don't you even have the courage to draw a card?" The people around, eager for a show, egged Kuroki Ya on to take another card.
"You already said you would draw a card; you can't go back on your word! Xiong Gu, quickly give Kuroki Ya another card!" Someone shouted.
Kuroki Ya also knew that going back on one's word last minute was a big taboo in gambling and generally not allowed, but he still insisted that he would not draw any more cards.
"Hey, newcomer, what do you think?" No matter how much the bystanders said, it was not as effective as a single word from Kuroki Ya's opponent. Someone began to ask Ayanokoji Kiyotaka for his opinion.
As long as Ayanokoji did not relent, Kuroki Ya had to take this card.
Now, everyone's gaze was fixed on Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, waiting to see if he would relent.
"Kuroki Ya, are you sure you don't want a card?"
Kuroki Ya nodded quickly: "Exactly, I've stood!"
Ayanokoji nodded, pondered for a moment, then suddenly said something that surprised everyone in the casino, "Alright, give me another card."
He still wanted a card?
Xiong Gu felt his brain was already overwhelmed. Ayanokoji was too crazy! Others might not know, but he knew very clearly that Ayanokoji's current hand totaled 20, just like Kuroki Ya's.
Ayanokoji should be able to tell from Kuroki Ya's performance that Kuroki Ya's hand had not yet reached Blackjack.
If he just thought about it, he would know that with his current points, he was absolutely in an unbeatable position. Why would he want to take another card?
He was clearly seeking his own death, wanting to ruin his excellent situation!
However... this was still a good thing for Xiong Gu.
If both chose to stand, they would only achieve a draw, but Ayanokoji still wanted to take another card, making his chances of busting infinitely high!
In that case, victory would be within reach, so Xiong Gu naturally wouldn't stop him.
Just as Xiong Gu was about to gather the scattered cards on the table, Ayanokoji suddenly made a request.
"Wait... the cards on the table are already scattered, you don't need to clean them up. Can I just draw one randomly from the deck myself?"
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