Marvel: Superman Survival Guide

Chapter 8 Psychology and Micro-Expressions

What Link didn't know was that Wilson and Alexandra were here for a big reason, because his actions in Hell's Kitchen had made them see an opportunity.

Originally they were interested in cooperating, but it was only a preliminary contact. However, when the opportunity arose, they naturally did not want to let it go, so they quickened their pace.

Since it wasn't feasible to talk in New York, they came to Las Vegas and met secretly.

As for Tony Stark and Justin Hammer, they were rivals to begin with. They had a head-on confrontation at a cocktail party in New York, and then it ended here.

It is not easy to set up a card game, especially since Stark wants a master, so Link appears here.

Link tried psychology again and deliberately lost the first few games to observe the four people.

Hammer is just a fool, and it is easy to find out what he is thinking, and Stark's desire to win is too strong, which is also not difficult to observe.

As for Wilson, it is more difficult because he is involved in both the black and white worlds. However, he also has flaws because he is absent-minded. But Alexandra is more difficult.

This is an old monster who has lived for hundreds of years, and it is not easy for him to reveal his inner thoughts.

Stark was unhappy at this time. He looked at Link and asked, "Are you really a master? And not a drunkard?"

"Winning first doesn't count as winning!" Link smiled and poured himself another glass of bourbon. He had drunk half of the bottle, but he was not drunk at all. "I'm going to start exerting my strength next. Mr. Stark, you better be ready!"

Alexandra on the side suddenly spoke up, "This Mr. Lin has been observing all of us. Is Mr. Lin proficient in psychology?"

Link did not hide it and said, "Yes, I studied psychology in college, and now I am a police officer working at the West Midtown Branch."

"I came here on vacation this time. I didn't expect to meet you all at the poker table. I have some impression of Mr. Wilson, but I have no impression of Mrs. Alexandra at all."

"I'm usually in London," Alexandra said, "It seems I have to be careful now. Mr. Lin has completed his observations."

Stark became interested and immediately urged the cards to be dealt. Sure enough, Link started to win.

The more than one million that he had lost before was quickly won back, and then he started to reap the benefits from the four of them. Only then did the four of them show their seriousness. Money was a small matter, but losing was embarrassing.

Alexandra, in particular, thought she had not revealed any flaws and wondered if the other party had really seen through her.

Link discovered a flaw in Alexandra at this time. The opponent was very vigilant. Link couldn't see through her before, but he was cheating, so he naturally killed everyone.

And now the opponent has revealed a flaw. The calmer this old guy was before, the more uncalm he is now after losing.

Winning or losing is secondary. The key point is that she thinks Link sees through her, which is not a good thing for her.

Wilson became interested. This young policeman actually had such advanced attainments in psychology. He was a talent!
Before midnight, the four of them had already lost everything. Stark asked curiously, "Lin, do you really see through us?"

Link said, "Mr. Hammer is the easiest to see through..."

Justin Hammer's face darkened, while Stark burst into laughter.

And Link continued: "Mr. Stark's desire to win is too strong. You don't care about money, but you care about winning or losing."

Stark nodded slightly, acknowledging this.

Link turned to look at Wilson Fisk, "Mr. Wilson is absent-minded. He is thinking about something else."

Wilson said: "Indeed, Mr. Lin saw this very accurately." "The only one I didn't see through was Ms. Alexandra. She is the most calm one, calmer than you three gentlemen." Link commented on the last person.

Alexandra asked curiously, "So I lost in the end!"

"Micro-expressions. I not only know psychology, but I also know how to observe micro-expressions. Human facial expressions are generally difficult to control." Link said, "Especially the eyes. No matter what I see, I will subconsciously react to it in my eyes at the first time."

"Then there are the facial muscles, especially the corners of the mouth, nose, and ears. Unless you have undergone rigorous training, you can basically see something."

"And Ms. Alexandra was obviously used to being in control, and in the end, there were cracks in your heart, with doubts."

"This is a psychological trap. Everyone knows I know psychology, but they don't know I can observe micro-expressions."

"Excellent!" Wilson Fisk praised: "It was worth the trip today. I got to meet a master."

Alexandra breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a smile, "So we can't beat Mr. Lin?"

"No, it's easy to beat me. Just throw money at me, and then it all depends on luck to see who has better luck." Link said.

Indeed, if he does this, there is a high probability that he will not win, after all, there are five people!

Of course, he can choose not to follow suit, but wait until he has the biggest hand before going all out.

But this reveals a flaw, and people may not follow you then.

The game ended early, no one was too excited to win, everyone was not an ordinary person, and Link also "showed" his ability and found a source of funds.

He asked the hotel to issue him a certificate to prove the source of his funds.

During the following holidays, Link no longer went to the casino. Instead, he sunbathed, ate big meals, watched shows, and fully enjoyed his vacation.

At the same time, the casino also publicized this card game, allowing people to know about Link, such a master.

The casino did not take any commission this time. After all, they had bullied Link before. Link was indeed so powerful, and they did not want to offend him. But what if Link became a big winner in the casino?
The casino did not send out its own experts, for fear of losing, which would be embarrassing.

……

With three days left before the end of the holiday, Link packed his luggage, booked a plane ticket, and prepared to go straight home.

After all, just playing is tiring, and the hotel waived all his expenses, but hoped that Link could be present when there was a big game.

Link naturally did not refuse. This was a gift of money to him, so he readily agreed.

But he won't come if the money is too small. He needs to have a minimum of five million, otherwise it's not worth his trip.

After returning to his long-lost home, Link was about to start cleaning, but the doorbell suddenly rang.

Link was very puzzled. He had been away for more than ten days, so how come someone came to his door as soon as he came back?

Could it be a gunman from the Irish gang?

(End of this chapter)