The years when I was an old man

As soon as Yin Dong finished speaking, he glanced in my direction and asked:

"Mr. Chu, do you think you have also discovered the problem with this brand of boots?"

Yin Dong's words made me feel helpless.

Not only did I discover the problem with the brand boots, but I also discovered the problem with the candles.

But I can't catch Qian. Even if I catch him, I will share these calligraphy and paintings equally with Su Mei and Yin Dong.

So, I can only wait, helplessly.

It was precisely because of this that Yin Dong took the lead.

Zheng Xia smiled lightly.

Suddenly, she raised her head, pointed to the candle above the chandelier, and said:

"If you don't understand, I'll explain it to you. This cheating device has four components. The probe in the card boot, the analyzer in the lampshade, and the display device for these candles. There are also four components on my hand. Yes, this remote sensing device. After the cards are photographed by the probe, the analyzer will analyze which one has the largest card, and then the candle will prompt..."

As she spoke, Zheng Xia raised her hand and took off the watch on her wrist.

"As for this remote sensing device, it is used to remotely control the analyzer. For example, when a seven-player card is dealt, I want to set it to seven-player through remote sensing. And someone in our round was kicked out because of a thousand. I It's going to be reset to a five-player game, or a four-player game. So, do you understand?"

With those words, we all looked at each other in blank dismay.

This is the first time I've heard of this device.

The complexity is far beyond my imagination.

But at the same time, it can be completely controlled by one person without the help of others.

"Mr. Zheng, where did you get this?"

Qin Han at the side asked curiously.

Zheng Xia looked at the brand boots and said with a smile:

"Hey, it's embarrassing enough. I didn't buy this. I entrusted a classmate to help me make it. After studying for so many years, I actually applied all my knowledge to this kind of thing. Ashamed!"

But I was still a little curious, so I immediately asked:

"Mr. Zheng, may I ask you about my Leopard 6, isn't it set up in advance when I meet your Leopard 9?"

In fact, every cheater is the same. They are always full of curiosity when encountering new technologies they don’t understand.

Zheng Xia shook her head and said:

"No, that's just a coincidence!"

I smiled helplessly.

From then on, I suspected that Zheng Xia was cheating.

In the end, that round was just a coincidence.

"Stop talking about this, Mr. Zheng, let's follow the rules!"

Yin Dong urged.

"Hey!"

Zheng Xia sighed again.

After a while, she stood up and walked towards the safe.

He opened the safe and took out several carved wooden boxes containing calligraphy and paintings.

Suddenly, she turned her head to look at the few of us and asked:

"Aren't you all cheats?"

In a word, everyone was silent.

And Zheng Xia slowly opened one of the wooden boxes, looking at the calligraphy and paintings inside, she said to herself:

"I entered Yanda at the age of 19, and published my academic paper in "archaeological and anthropological sciences" at the age of 21. It is no exaggeration to say that it caused quite a stir in the archaeological world at that time..."

Having said that, Zheng Xia immediately said:

"You don't know about "archaeological and anthropological sciences", right? It is a famous academic journal jointly indexed by SSCI, SCI, and AH&CI. It aims to publish excellent academic papers that use scientific methods to explore archaeological issues. It is among the major journals of JCR Anthropology Ranked in District 1. My mentor once told me that as long as I persist for 20 years, I will definitely become one of the top experts in archaeology and anthropology in the world. What a pity!"

As she spoke, Zheng Xia let out a long sigh.

"I couldn't stand the boring and lonely academics, so I gave up research and chose to be an antique dealer. But I shouldn't, I shouldn't bet. Once I gamble, my life will be ruined. These years, I I don’t feel sorry for the huge loss of property. It’s God’s punishment for my greed, and I can accept it. But what I can’t accept is that so many treasures left over from the long river of history are pawned out one by one by me. , became an invisible chip on the gambling table. What I lost was not property. It was my last dignity and bottom line as an archaeologist..."

When it comes to the emotional part, Zheng Xia's tears also flow down.

At this moment, Yin Dong couldn't help but frowned.

Looking at Zheng Xia, he comforted him:

"Teacher Zheng, I understand your feelings. It's not too late to turn around now!"

I understand Yin Dong's meaning, he is afraid that Zheng Xia will make a mistake and ruin the painting again.

"not late?"

Zheng Xia smiled bitterly.

"Since you're all cheats, do you know a guy named Melo?"

Zheng Xia's words hit my heart like a heavy hammer.

She and my father should be on two different paths, people who have nothing to do with each other.

But why did she suddenly mention my father?

"I've heard of it, but I haven't seen it!"

Yin Dong said something.

Zheng Xia caressed the scroll in her hand, and continued:

"You may be wondering why I suddenly mentioned this person. I remember very clearly that I met him in a casino. That day I was so jealous that I wanted to mortgage a piece of ancient jade that I had with me to the casino. At that time, the piece of jade was worth tens of thousands of yuan. The casino only offered me [-] yuan. But I didn't care about that much, so I wanted to mortgage it. Unexpectedly, Melo stopped me. A piece of jade was bought at a high price of [-]..."

Having said that, Zheng Xia suddenly smiled.

"I remember that there was another interesting thing at that time. He cut off the casino, but the people in the casino dared not speak out. They looked at him abruptly and took Gu Yu away without saying anything. Casino. He told me that he is a cheat. He also said that my temperament is not like a gambler. Let me stay away from the gambling table and return to a normal life. I was very curious at the time, so I asked him, how can you be a cheat? Would you like antiques?"

"Melo's answer at the time made me very ashamed. He said that these things record the rise and fall of our suffering nation in the long river of history. They also carry the continuation of our entire Chinese civilization. Therefore, he likes Antiques. He didn't want these things, and eventually the rivers and lakes scattered and sank in the sand. The mind of an old man is much broader than that of a professional scholar like me..."

Saying that, Zheng Xia sighed again.

"He also told me that as long as I wanted to sell these things, I would go to him. The price he gave must be higher than others. Unfortunately, I didn't contact him later. I don't know where he ended up... ..."

Zheng Xia's words filled my heart with mixed feelings.

Compared with my father, my pattern seems to be much smaller.

"Qin Han!"

Zheng Xia called out.

Qin Han immediately raised his head and looked at Zheng Xia.

"Teacher Zheng, tell me!"

"Did you hate gambling all these years?"

Qin Han was silent.

"I hate gambling, and I hate myself for being a gambler. Of course, I hate you too!"

When Zheng Xia spoke, her expression suddenly became indifferent.

"The companies you represent today, except for Mr. Chu, I have all been with you, and I have lost a lot of money and things. I once thought of reporting to the officials to wipe out your casinos. But I I also know that there are various forces behind each of your families. A single report can't solve any problems. Then I thought, I have lost everything now. If you can kill me, why can't I? you?"

"What do you mean?"

Yin Dong looked a little nervous, and he stared at Zheng Xia.

At this time, I also smelled an unusual and dangerous atmosphere.

Zheng Xia put the painting in her hand aside.

Then, she suddenly raised her hand.

Pull the vase next to the safe.

There was a "pop" sound, and the vase shattered.

But in the vase, a puddle of liquid flowed out.

gasoline!

The pungent smell of gasoline filled the entire room.

At this time, Zheng Xia actually had an extra lighter.

With a "click", the flames jumped out.

"This is the first time in my life to play a game. I want to use me and your lives to tell everyone in the world to stay away from the gambling table. And none of you cheaters are innocent. I think this Nearly ten of us died after a fire. Enough to shut down your casinos?"

For a time, everyone was stupid.

This is the toughest game I've ever seen.

Those who play the game use their own lives.