Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 948 - 949 Threat

Chapter 948: Chapter 949 Threat

Song Xiaodong glanced at Jinglin Zuoye and said, "Mr. Jinglin, you lost 480 million to me in this round, plus the original 15 million you owed us, that’s 495 million short of 500 million. Are you trying to renege on your debt, Mr. Jinglin?"

Jinglin Zuoye’s face turned extremely grim. Clenching his teeth, he said, "Do you think I can’t pay you? I’ll bet you again, this time for 10 million!"

Song Xiaodong replied with a cheerful smile, "Alright, I’m game for however much you want to bet. I have over 50 million in chips right now. If you want to bet 50 million, I’ll match you. The question is, do you even own that much?"

"I... you..." Jinglin Zuoye’s face twisted in frustration. Even though his family was wealthy, he didn’t personally control that much money.

At this moment, an imposing middle-aged man approached and said, "Gentlemen, perhaps we should take this elsewhere. If you still wish to play, we can arrange a quiet VIP room for you. This scale of gambling isn’t suited for the main floor."

Song Xiaodong shook his head and said, "No need. Just cash out my chips; we’re done playing."

"Sir, that might not be acceptable," the middle-aged man said, his face darkening.

Song Xiaodong responded flatly, "Why not? When gamblers lose money here, they can leave anytime, but when they win, they’re not allowed to leave?"

"Of course not. In our casino, any legitimate winnings are paid in full, and we even ensure your safe departure. But the way this gentleman won raises some concerns. We ask that you cooperate with our investigation. As long as it’s confirmed there’s no cheating, we’ll pay you immediately."

Miao Xuanxuan immediately snapped, "This is your casino. Can’t you tell if someone cheated or not?"

The middle-aged man replied, "Precisely because we’re concerned, we need to investigate further." His tone was calm, but his stance was unyielding.

Song Xiaodong smiled faintly and said, "Alright, I’ll come with you. I’d like to have a word with your casino anyway."

Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuan both clung tightly to Song Xiaodong’s arms. Miao Qingqing whispered, "There won’t be any trouble, will there?"

Song Xiaodong said calmly, "Whatever trouble there may be, I’m here."

Miao Qingqing’s lips twitched, and she murmured, "Let’s try not to stir up anything. After all, this isn’t Minghe."

Miao Xuanxuan pouted defiantly and said, "What’s there to be afraid of? No matter where we are, has our husband ever been scared of anyone?"

The group entered a room, and the middle-aged man said, "Please have a seat. I am the manager here, Nick Kush."

Song Xiaodong sat down directly with Miao Qingqing and Miao Xuanxuan.

Jinglin Zuoye’s face darkened as he sneered, "Kid, coming here to cheat? You’ve got some nerve."

Song Xiaodong turned to Nick Kush and asked, "Do you share his view?"

Nick Kush’s expression stiffened, and he said coldly, "That’s right. You obviously cheated. I advise you to confess how you did it. Otherwise, don’t blame us for being unkind."

Miao Xuanxuan snapped, "Which eye of yours saw us cheat? Do you have proof? If not, stop spreading nonsense."

Miao Qingqing’s face turned icy as she said, "A casino like yours, are you really planning to renege on your debts?"

Nick Kush sneered, "The way you’ve been betting, it’s impossible for you not to cheat. Do you take us for fools? I’m warning you—confess how you cheated, and we might let you go. Otherwise... cheating in our casino will lead to a very grim outcome for you."

This was a blatant threat.

Meeting Nick Kush’s gaze head-on, Song Xiaodong said, "Your casino secretly manipulates the dice points and colludes with this Jinglin Zuoye to set me up. Do you really think I’m unaware?"

Nick Kush’s face changed dramatically, and he said in a low voice, "You’d better watch your words."

"You know perfectly well whether I’m speaking the truth." Song Xiaodong smirked dismissively. "I don’t have time for this nonsense. Your casino earns your money, but since you tried to swindle me, I’m walking out with my winnings."

"What if I refuse to give it to you?" Jinglin Zuoye glared coldly at Song Xiaodong.

Song Xiaodong didn’t even spare Jinglin Zuoye a glance. Instead, he addressed Nick Kush, "I don’t expect you to hand it over right now. But I’ll be coming to Japan to collect from you. As for today, I’m taking what I won here."

Jinglin Zuoye smirked mockingly, "Fine, I’d love to see you come to Japan for it. But I wonder how you’ll even leave here today. Don’t say I didn’t warn you—this casino belongs to the biggest mafia group around here. If you want to take the money... well, you might have to leave your lives instead."

Nick Kush clapped his hands, and four burly men entered the room. They were all black, standing over two meters tall, with bulging muscles that exuded an oppressive aura.

"Now... do you still want the money?" Nick Kush asked, squinting at Song Xiaodong with a face full of ridicule.

Before Song Xiaodong could respond, Miao Xuanxuan scoffed, "Want it? Of course, we do! Do you really think these black thugs can stop us from taking our money? You’re dreaming. And let me tell you, trying to dodge your debts this way won’t let you off the hook."

Jinglin Zuoye chuckled lightly and said, "Mr. Nick, did you hear that? They don’t take your casino seriously at all. If you let them go, they’ll definitely slander your casino, and that’ll affect your business in the future."

Nick Kush’s eyes gleamed dangerously as he said to Song Xiaodong, "Don’t test my patience. It’s limited. You Chinese people have a saying, ’A wise man knows how to adapt.’"

Song Xiaodong replied, "And what if I refuse to adapt?"

Nick Kush chuckled coldly, "If you insist on being stubborn, then don’t blame me for being ruthless. I’ll make you disappear from the face of this earth without anyone knowing."

"You’re actually considering murder?" Song Xiaodong’s face darkened.

"No, no, no. You misunderstood me. We wouldn’t kill you. We’d simply make you disappear—quietly, of course. Hahaha..." Nick Kush laughed smugly.

Jinglin Zuoye quickly added, "Mr. Nick, the man can disappear, but the two women... why not leave them to me? I’ve always had a thing for twins like these."

Nick Kush laughed again. "Not a bad idea. I like it."

What they failed to notice was that Song Xiaodong’s face was growing colder by the second.