Qin Feng felt that the skills of these team members were quite impressive, and their movements were relatively quick, indicating they had received professional training. However, in terms of overall strength, the Red Team was stronger than the Yellow Team. If it weren't for that man's appearance, the Red Team would have definitely won!
That man must be someone with top-notch skills; it's unclear where he came from, but dealing with them was like child's play! His speed and strength were unmatched by these individuals, and the Cuju he kicked was as heavy as a stone.
He even injured the goalkeeper, who could only barely leave the field with the help of his teammates. Indeed, victory was not that simple; it had long been manipulated by the businessmen behind the scenes. They hired this formidable person to gain more Silver.
Qin Fu was not as clever as Qin Feng, after all, Qin Feng was a future top student who noticed the strange smile on the fat man's face. He said, "So it turns out that this victory has long been controlled by him. Now they can make a fortune; they could earn several thousand taels of Silver! If that man hadn't shown up, one might have really thought the Red Team would win."
Qin Feng nodded; the outcome was already decided. He wanted to see how that person managed to keep these individuals calm.
That large group of people certainly knew they had lost, but they considered it cheating to have hired an expert. They surrounded the fat Fat Man and several others holding wooden sticks.
They said, "Li Butler, what you are doing is somewhat unscrupulous. Competitions should be based on strength; how can you hide an expert among us? This match doesn't count; quickly return our money! This is cheating."
The fat steward named Li Fu was one of the stewards of Tokyo's richest businessman. That businessman had several stewards, each managing a part of Tokyo's business. He could be considered a Local Tyrant, having witnessed his master's capabilities.
Li Fu remained seated, appearing relaxed with a hint of a smile on his face. He had just made several thousand taels of Silver, truly a bountiful harvest! These people were too naive; clearly, there were three times the odds available, yet they insisted on betting five times. Did they really think they could win?
With a hint of disdain in his eyes, he said, "The rules of the game are to bet on which team will win; there's no rule against having an expert hidden among us. I haven't broken any rules!"
He even crossed his right leg over his thigh, appearing even more comfortable and disregarding these common merchants. In front of his master, they were like ants; in front of him, they resembled grasshoppers.
"If you want to gamble again, come back later; soon there will be two other teams playing. It's still about your luck—if you're lucky, you might multiply your winnings; if not, you'll lose everything."
He waved his fat arm dismissively as if to usher them out, feeling everything was under his control.
Of course, those people were unwilling to accept this; the Dealer cheated them out of so much money—how could this just end here? Some shouted loudly in protest while others rushed directly to grab their share of Silver from the table!
Then a thick wooden stick came crashing down towards their hands and bodies—not only was it fast, but it also packed a lot of power.
Those who tried to snatch the Silver were struck by the stick on their hands, immediately leaving long marks that turned purple as they clutched their arms and screamed in agony!
One person got hit on the head and blood started gushing out; he looked at his blood-soaked hands in terror and screamed!
The bodyguards wielding long sticks were all tall and muscular; beating these people was incredibly easy for them! They were all seasoned in the underworld.
They feared those trying to snatch money would retaliate but still didn't forget to hit them hard a few more times; even the one who got hit on the head was thrown out.
Those who lost money looked on in fear and did not dare approach to grab the Silver! Yet some felt unwilling to accept their loss!
Li Fu, dragging his hefty body from his chair—standing less than five feet tall but quite overweight—clearly had enjoyed too much good food.
"I advise you all! Don't go looking for trouble! You won't win against my strong bodyguards; you'll only end up half-dead. Get lost now! All of you who lost! If anyone dares to try again, they'll only get hurt worse or even cause fatalities!"
"The names of those who won have already been recorded; come quickly for your Silver, which is three times what you bet! You really struck it lucky today—it's my kindness that's helped you."
The losers dared not approach anymore; facing such a formidable opponent left them no choice but to leave dejectedly. What terrible luck to encounter such a person!
The winners approached excitedly! Although Li Fu was domineering, those who won would still receive their rightful money.
Qin Feng and Qin Fu also left after realizing how he kept those people calm—using violence against violence was indeed an effective method.
They walked down a path leading towards a larger bridge that appeared lively enough for them to explore!
At this moment, Qin Feng had some connections with Tokyo's second richest son, Li Feng, having been friends for several years.
During their time at Wenxiang Tower, Qin Feng, who already possessed talent in various fields including poetry and calligraphy, spontaneously composed a poem that captivated Li Feng at that time.
He was reciting poetry there; although from a merchant family, he did not enjoy business but rather indulged in arts and often frequented places like Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon. He truly was a dashing young man!
With shared interests and coincidental names, they became good friends.
With help from Li Feng's substantial wallet, he acquired many famous paintings and calligraphy pieces while also visiting high-end establishments to admire beautiful women in their natural state.
This bridge stretched several meters long and wide with crowds bustling above—scholars and beautiful women passed by alongside street vendors making it quite crowded.
As Qin Feng and Qin Fu walked forward, they noticed across the street stood a taller building adorned with colorful lanterns that looked particularly lively with red lanterns dominating.
Many men entered there while several floors above were filled with tall beauties whose appearances were stunning. The two groups above were particularly voluptuous and enticing!
"Brother Qin, I didn't expect your illness has already healed—what great news! Today I must treat you to a meal so I can live up to my title as your elder brother!"
A loud voice called out—it was none other than Tokyo's wealthy second son, Li Feng, dressed in a blue robe with a matching blue hat that made him look extraordinary.
Qin Feng slowly turned around to see three men standing there—the leader being this man in blue robes with fair skin yet strong build exuding an air of wealth.
The two men beside him included one dressed in a Red Robe, giving off an intellectual vibe yet appearing somewhat lecherous. The other wore yellow silk indicating wealth as well—likely another rich young master.
Feeling familiar with them yet unable to recall their identities from before made it difficult for him to remember who they were.
Qin Fu also recognized them as being Li Feng, Zhang Yue, and Liu Jin. He gradually remembered these friends he had made due to his talents among Tokyo's wealthy youths.
That Li Feng, though fair-skinned yet robustly built loved both poetry and beautiful women. As the second son of a wealthy merchant family—even though married—he remained flirtatious and often mingled with exquisite courtesans day and night.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yue, another rich young master fond of beautiful women and poetry often wrote articles which led him to become friends with both men while being close buddies with Li Feng.
For some reason he had an obsession with red clothing wearing many outfits of this color which suited him well.
As for Liu Jin, he too was from Tokyo's wealthy families being the eldest son! Although he enjoyed romance and writing poetry he also managed family business quite astutely making him savvy in commerce.
Admiring Qin Feng's talents especially in poetry led him to become friends as well.
As they approached each other closely,Li Feng embraced Qin Feng, then slowly released him showing great excitement.
"Brother Qin, we heard you were ill! The three of us visited your home but you weren't awake then. Lady Wang Xiyue seemed somewhat cold towards us as if she didn't like us? So we hurriedly left."
"Knowing it's because your lady forbade us from visiting you caused your health issues! Tonight I invite you to go to Yanhua Tower. That's Tokyo City's top establishment filled with countless beauties—especially stunning ones! The renowned first courtesan,Li Shishi, will be there tonight—you two have some history together."
Surprised,Qin Feng looked toward the bustling building he indicated—it was indeed Yanhua Tower, surprisingly known as the top establishment!
"Are there really countless beauties? Especially stunning ones? Are they truly voluptuous enough for me to choose?"
Laughing heartily,Li Feng replied confidently: "When have I ever lied? Your brother here is wealthy—the beauties there are yours for selection! I guarantee tonight will be unforgettable since tonight,Li Shishi will also make an appearance—you must seize this opportunity!"
"Li Shishi, isn't she known as Great Song's first courtesan? Not only is she stunningly beautiful but also immensely talented excelling in music, chess, calligraphy and painting—a rare gorgeous beauty!"
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