The Beautiful CEO’s Close Bodyguard
Chapter 631 - 0633: Unwilling to Listen Anymore

Chapter 631: Chapter 0633: Unwilling to Listen Anymore

Even Chu Ge could tell that these words were obviously a provocative challenge, but as young and impetuous as he was, Nangong Yunrao was readily provoked by Yuwen Kangli’s casual incitement.

Nangong Yunrao glared menacingly at Yuwen Kangli and coldly stated, "What did you say? That I can’t afford to lose? What a joke!"

"Then do you dare to bet with me?" asked Yuwen Kangli.

"Let’s bet!" Nangong Yunrao snorted, determined to show his prowess today and let him realize that he was not the weakling Nangong Yunhai, a thousand times stronger than him, and a thousand times stronger than Yuwen Kangli!

"How do you want to bet?" Nangong Yunrao inquired.

A cunning glint flashed in Yuwen Kangli’s eye as he slightly curved his lips and slowly said, "Actually, it’s quite simple. Each person opens ten stones, and we’ll see who unveils the most jade. As for the one who loses, there must be a punishment."

Seeing the confidence Yuwen Kangli was exuding, Nangong Yunrao felt infuriated and stared at him irately, "What kind of punishment?"

"How about we bet on the shares you hold in the Nangong Family?" Yuwen Kangli suggested suavely.

Nangong Yunrao was momentarily startled, then narrowed his eyes in scornful contemplation at Yuwen Kangli, mockingly retorting, "So that’s why you suddenly want to gamble stones with me, coveting the Nangong Family shares I hold."

Indeed, Yuwen Kangli had his eye on the Nangong Family’s shares, but not just the ones held by Nangong Yunrao. He desired even more.

"So, do you dare to bet or not?" Yuwen Kangli asked with a slight smile.

Nangong Yunrao hesitated. These shares were a gift from his grandfather when he came of age this year; possibly the only Nangong Family shares he would have in his lifetime. He was counting on the annual dividends from these shares to live a carefree life.

If he lost...

Nangong Yunrao was unsure, but looking at Yuwen Kangli’s smug expression, he felt extremely reluctant to give in.

"What if you lose?" asked Nangong Yunrao.

Yuwen Kangli shrugged nonchalantly. "If I lose, I’ll give you the shares I hold. How about that?"

A gleam of excitement flashed in Nangong Yunrao’s eyes. Yuwen Kangli’s shares?

Yuwen Kangli was the future heir of the Yuwen Family, and the shares he held were by no means trivial. If Nangong Yunrao really won, he wouldn’t just gain shares; he’d gain a fortune.

Although the Nangong Family’s shares were also valuable to him, the quantity of Yuwen Kangli’s shares was more enticing.

So when Yuwen Kangli made the offer, Nangong Yunrao did indeed waver somewhat.

To prevent Yuwen Kangli from reneging, Nangong Yunrao specifically suggested, "Words alone aren’t reliable. We need a witness."

Yuwen Kangli pointed to the crowd that had formed a circle around them and said, "They are all our witnesses. Both you and I come from major families, and we represent not just ourselves. If we lose, our families will also be disgraced. If we were to act dishonestly, wouldn’t that bring shame upon our families’ names?"

Yuwen Kangli wore a composed expression, the sort that suggested he was confident in his victory.

Nangong Yunrao could not stand the sight of Yuwen Kangli looking so self-assured, and with a sneer, he retorted, "Then you’d better be prepared as well, I will surely make you lose everything you have."

Yuwen Kangli was not about to show weakness and fired back: "It’s still uncertain who will have the last laugh."

In the crowd, Chu Ge silently watched their confrontation like children squabbling, unintentionally furrowing his brows. If Nangong Yunrao won, it would be fine, but if Yuwen Kangli were the victor, Nangong Yunrao wouldn’t only lose the Nangong Family’s shares but also bring shame to the Nangong Family’s honor.

Beside him, Lin Dong looked as if he had seen through the outcome, stroking his chin in contemplation. "Nangong Yunrao is about to take a heavy loss," he mused.

Chu Ge glanced at him side-eyed, "How can you tell?"

Lin Dong shook his head, clicked his tongue, and said, "There’s a rule in the Gambling Stone Field that you can find an expert to help identify jade on the spot, but given Nangong Yunrao’s reputation outside, I’m afraid no one would be willing to serve him, and his own ability to identify stones..."

Lin Dong sighed and continued, "His ability to identify stones, to put it mildly, is hardly commendable."

He’s clearly incompetent, yet he acts like he’s unbeatable. If that’s not heading for a catastrophe, what is?

Yuwen Kangli looked at Nangong Yunrao with a tone laden with mockery, "Third Young Master Nangong, do you need someone present to help you with the identification?"

As soon as his words were out, Chu Ge noticed the people around subtly taking a step back, indeed no one was willing to assist Nangong Yunrao.

Yuwen Kangli also took note of this, letting out a sigh of regret as he shook his head. The words he uttered next caused Nangong Yunrao’s fury to peak.

"Nangong Yunrao, what have you been doing all these years outside? How did you end up like this? I simply asked you a question, and there’s not a single person willing to help you."

Nangong Yunrao glared harshly at Yuwen Kangli, "Cut the crap! I don’t need their help! Are you betting or not? Is all this stalling because you’re scared?"

"Scared?" Yuwen Kangli burst out laughing as if he had heard the funniest joke, then said, "The word ’fear’ does not exist in Yuwen Kangli’s dictionary. Since you’re so eager to make a fool of yourself, I’ll indulge you."

Yuwen Kangli, having said this, called for the hall manager to get everything ready. The rules for gambling stone were the same as elsewhere—various stones were placed on a table, and each person had to pick five. Whoever selected the most and highest quality jade would win.

However, the difference here was that you couldn’t touch the stones—only look. What made it even more frustrating was that each stone was wrapped in red cloth, making it impossible to see what the stone looked like with the naked eye.

While the hall manager was busy preparing, Chu Ge wandered to another table, with Lin Dong by his side barely containing his excitement, "Mr. Chu, do you know? Sometimes, if you’re lucky here, you can even find Crystal Jade."

Chu Ge abruptly looked sideways, "Crystal Jade? You can find Crystal Jade here?"

Lin Dong couldn’t comprehend Chu Ge’s sudden excitement and nodded slightly, "Crystal Jade is the finest among jade, containing energy unparalleled by ordinary jade. But it is incredibly scarce, hence extraordinarily expensive. Most of the Crystal Jade on the market today has been bought for collections by the wealthy."

Chu Ge slightly pursed his lips, his gaze shifting to the busy Nangong Yunrao, narrowing his eyes as if sizing something up.

Lin Dong continued speaking, but Chu Ge no longer had the patience to listen.

He raised his hand and gently patted Lin Dong’s shoulder, "Lin Dong, let’s go find Nangong Yunrao."