The middle-aged man placed the dice between the blades of the scissors and applied a little pressure. With a slight snap, the dice were cut in half, and then placed on the gambling table. In the center of the two halves of the dice, a small copper piece was clearly visible.
"What the heck, how can there be a metal piece inside this die?"
"The dice are definitely rigged. We've all been cheated."
"Mr. Gui, this is your establishment. We demand an explanation."
The gamblers immediately became agitated, especially those who had lost a lot of money. They all demanded their money back.
Fu Gui said nothing. The middle-aged man waved his hand, "Everyone, please be quiet. Our procedure isn't finished yet. Since one of the dice was ours, President Song will surely claim the problematic die was ours. Now, I'll cut open the other die."
Song Jianhao, pinned to the gambling table, turned ashen. He knew he had been set up. The other die, as expected, also had a problem. He tried to struggle free to stop the middle-aged man from touching the die, but he was held firmly by the young men behind him and couldn't move at all.
The middle-aged man, following the same procedure, cut open the second die. As expected, there was a metal piece inside.
A young man recorded the entire process of cutting the dice with a camera, solidifying the evidence of Song Jianhao's cheating.
"Everyone, you might have questions as to why our die also had a problem. It's because President Song replaced the dice mid-game using his cheating methods. Therefore, both these dice belong to Emperor Company, and they were cheating."
The middle-aged man's explanation caused the gamblers to erupt again.
"Give us our money back! I lost thirty thousand today."
"I lost eighty thousand! If they don't return the money, they can't leave."
"Mr. Gui, we came here to support your bank. You need to give us an explanation for this."
Song Jianhao's mind went blank. The evidence was irrefutable, and he couldn't defend himself. He had completely fallen into their trap today. He wondered how Fu Gui would deal with them.
Fu Gui still smiled, "President Song, the evidence is conclusive. Do you have anything to say? Even if you call the police, this is considered fraud. We have video recordings of the entire process. If this is handed over to the police, you'll go to jail."
Song Jianhao struggled a bit, and the two young men behind him released him.
"Mr. Gui, how do you want to handle this?"
On their territory, arguing was useless. Song Jianhao knew very well that since they had set this trap, he had no chance of turning the tables. He could only be at their mercy, hoping they wouldn't be too greedy.
"President Song, you should be familiar with the rules of the underworld. Those caught cheating have their hands chopped off. However, considering our good relationship recently, I can give you a chance to mend your ways."
"Mr. Gui, please tell me. As long as I can do it, I won't hesitate."
"Your Emperor Company has won at least a million in my establishment, likely all through cheating. I won't make it difficult for you. Return one million, and we'll consider this matter settled. We'll still be friends afterward."
One million? Song Jianhao almost fainted from shock. Even selling him wouldn't fetch a million.
"Mr. Gui, how could we possibly win a million here? Even if you kill me, I can't give you a million. How about I give you all the money I won today, including the principal?"
"You still want to take away the money you won through cheating today? Hand it all over."
Before Song Jianhao could reply, Sixi quickly placed the bag he was carrying on the gambling table. The middle-aged man took out all the money inside, which amounted to over three hundred thousand, including one hundred thousand in principal.
Fu Gui looked at the gamblers present and said, "Everyone, you've all seen it. All the money from Emperor Company is here. I can't tally who won or lost, but for fairness, each of you will take ten thousand yuan. From now on, our company will strictly prevent cheaters from entering the casino, ensuring fairness and justice."
No one dared to object to this proposal. Those who had won money were naturally happier. Those who had lost money, though unwilling, could not fault Fu Gui's actions. This was the only way to resolve it. Getting back ten thousand yuan was better than nothing. If he gave them nothing, they couldn't do anything to him.
All the gamblers took their money and left.
Only then did Fu Gui reveal his sinister expression, "President Song, I, Fu Gui, keep my word in the underworld. One million, not a cent less. Otherwise, I'll have to chop off your right hand and hand you over to the police. You choose."
"Mr. Gui, I really don't have that much money."
Before Song Jianhao could finish speaking, the two young men behind him pinned him to the gambling table again. The middle-aged man drew an axe from behind him, seemingly preparing to chop off his hand.
"Mr. Gui, Mr. Gui, I, I, I, I..."
Song Jianhao's face turned pale with fright. His old ailment flared up, his throat gurgled like a bellows, and he went limp, subsequently losing consciousness.
Fu Gui and the others were a bit surprised. Was he that cowardly? He fainted before anything even happened?
Sixi quickly said, "Mr. Gui, our President Song has severe asthma and needs immediate medical attention, or he could die."
Fu Gui stood up and checked Song Jianhao's eyes. It didn't seem like he was faking. After a moment of thought, he said, "I'll arrange for him to be admitted to the hospital now. You go back and raise the money. If you don't send the million within three days, I'll chop off his hand."
"But President Song is in critical condition and needs someone to care for him."
"What's so dangerous about a little asthma? You can leave one person to go to the hospital with him, or have his wife come to take care of him."
Fu Gui had no intention of letting Song Jianhao go. He wouldn't release the hawk without seeing the rabbit; whether he lived or died was irrelevant to him.
"Which hospital should we take him to? I'll have his wife come over."
"City Sixth Hospital. You send someone to handle the payment first."
After speaking, Fu Gui had the two young men carry Song Jianhao out. A car was waiting outside to take him to the hospital.
Sixi had no choice but to have Sigou accompany him to the hospital and then returned to the rented apartment in Century Huating with the others.
Old Wu and Biao Biao hadn't returned from the Hongqi Street casino yet. Only Song Jianmei and Song Jianhao's girlfriend, Zhou Qiong, were at home. Upon hearing that Song Jianhao had been detained, they were all terrified.
"Sixi, hurry and call Old Wu! He's an experienced veteran and a shareholder. He needs to make the decision."
Song Jianmei was beside herself with worry.
Zhou Qiong briefly asked about what happened at the scene and then immediately packed some personal belongings and rushed to the hospital.
Less than five minutes later, Old Wu and his group returned. They had finished their classes at ten o'clock, but because they had won money that day, they decided to relax at a foot spa, which is why they returned so late.
"Which hospital is Brother Hao in? We'll go and snatch him back."
As soon as they entered, Biao Biao shouted. Sixi had briefly explained the situation over the phone, so they all knew Song Jianhao had been detained.
After fighting alongside Yang Jian a few times, Biao Biao's personality had also become more assertive. He couldn't stand to see his own people being bullied. Hearing that Song Jianhao had been detained, his first thought was to confront the other party head-on.