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Ye Mingshang shook his head helplessly. "This kid, on his first day out, has already gotten involved with drugs. How is he supposed to explain this to Li Lang? Although, it seems that guy doesn't know about something like Poppy either."
Having eaten, Ye Mingshang didn't leave immediately but perked up his ears to listen to their conversation.
"As long as there's money, I can make a lot of this fish soup. Not just fish soup, but other delicious dishes too. Roast chicken, roast duck, stir-fried dishes—everything can be this tasty."
"Really?" Cheng Yi's face lit up with anticipation, only to be followed by disappointment.
"But I don't have any money."
"Hahaha! With your skills, getting some money should be a piece of cake. As long as you listen to me, I guarantee you can get a lot of money. Of course, there will also be plenty of delicious food."
Although Cheng Yi was delighted, he wasn't completely fooled and remained cautious. "I won't go robbing or stealing for you."
"What are you thinking? Why would I let you steal? With your skills, stealing would be a waste."
"Then what?"
"Hehe!" Shorty smiled meaningfully.
"I know there's an underground casino nearby. They have some unique betting methods, including simple games like darts and throwing balls. With your accuracy, you could definitely make a fortune."
Cheng Yi looked at him with confusion, indicating he didn't understand what gambling was.
"Don't underestimate me; I used to have some money too. It was only after getting involved with gambling that I ended up like this," Shorty said, thinking Cheng Yi didn't believe him.
"Then why are you making me..."
"Hi! It's not that I don't have your skills. If I had your abilities, I would have already cleaned out the casino."
Seeing Cheng Yi still deep in thought, Shorty felt a bit anxious.
"What is there to think about? You have this skill; it would be such a waste not to use it properly. Trust me, we could make a lot of money and enjoy plenty of delicious food like this."
Cheng Yi crossed his arms, still looking contemplative.
Shorty, feeling impatient and ready to persuade him further, was surprised when Cheng Yi finally spoke up.
"Um, what is gambling?"
"What?! You don't know what gambling is?" Shorty exclaimed, his eyes widening in shock.
He saw that Cheng Yi looked thoughtful and assumed he was weighing the pros and cons or considering some benefits. He had even planned to let him in on some profits, but it turned out he didn't even know what gambling was!
Thinking it over, it was indeed possible.
After all, looking at Cheng Yi, he seemed to be around ten years old; it was normal for him not to know certain things.
Shorty had naturally assumed they were on the same level because of Cheng Yi's skills, completely overlooking the fact that Cheng Yi was still just a child. Moreover, this fellow seemed quite naive and easy to persuade.
"Alright then, since we're going to cooperate, I'll give you a brief overview of the basics." Clearing his throat, Shorty began to explain to Cheng Yi.
In reality, what he called an explanation was merely a simple description of the rules. After all, he himself only had a vague understanding and could only manage to bluff a little in front of such a young child.
Cheng Yi appeared somewhat dazed, looking innocent.
Not far away in the woods, Ye Mingshang stood with his arms crossed, leaning against a large tree, eyes half-closed as he listened carefully to the conversation between the two.
"Don't you plan to go out and take a look?" Li Mengyu asked with a frown.
Ye Mingshang's lips curled into a slight smile as he chuckled lightly.
"Since we have nothing to do, why not see how Cheng Yi is having fun? It could be entertaining. Besides, with Cheng Yi's abilities, he won't encounter any danger, especially since we are following him."
"Alright, but is it really okay to let Cheng Yi eat Poppy?"
"It's fine. You've been cultivating the Natural Way for so many years; you know its benefits. The toxin from Poppy can be completely eliminated with just one expulsion from Cheng Yi."
"Rather than worrying about the effects of Poppy, I'm more concerned about his gluttonous nature; it really is worrisome."
Li Mengyu chuckled lightly. "You're one to talk; it's not like you didn't contribute to that."
"Hahaha!"
By the creekside, Cheng Yi had already finished off a pot of fish soup, even eating all the fish meat.
Having not been deeply immersed in the world, Cheng Yi had been easily led astray by Shorty under the temptation of delicious food.
"Alright, I promise you, I'll help you win money if you give me good food." Cheng Yi nodded as he placed his order in the clay pot.
Shorty was clearly very pleased, seemingly envisioning treasures glimmering before him.
"Hahaha! That's true, as long as there's money, there will always be plenty of delicious food. After talking for so long, I'm hungry too; I want to eat something."
"Hey! Where did the fish soup go?"
When Shorty came back to his senses and was ready to eat, he realized that the pot of fish soup, filled with fish and meat, was almost empty.
Only a complete fish bone lay mockingly at the bottom of the pot.
"You just noticed? I've already finished eating," Cheng Yi said with a look of disdain.
Shorty couldn't help but size up Cheng Yi from head to toe.
Especially when he saw that Cheng Yi had a flat stomach and didn't look overly stuffed, he was even more surprised.
That pot of fish soup had at least two pounds of fish in it, and with the broth, it must have weighed four or five pounds. How could this little Fellow have eaten it all?!
"What the heck! What is your stomach made of, you little Fellow!"
Suddenly, he had a strange feeling; he didn't know if the money Cheng Yi could win for him would be enough for his meal.
However, if he knew that Cheng Yi had already eaten his fill and was just treating this as a late-night snack, he wondered how he would feel about it. Would he abandon the idea of asking him to help gamble and just walk away?
Having made up his mind about the matter, Shorty stood up and brushed off the dirt from his clothes.
"Alright, since we've decided, let's head to the casino now."
"Are we going right now? Okay, but do you have any money?"
"Are you kidding me? Who do you think I am? I'm still a beggar, how could I not have any money?"
Cheng Yi tilted his head in confusion, not understanding the connection between being a beggar and having money.
From a nearby tree hollow, Shorty pulled out a box. When the box opened, it was filled with a dense pile of small tickets.
Holding the box close to his chest, Shorty waved his large hand with enthusiasm.
"We have the betting funds now. Let's go buy some clothes; I can't go in looking like this."
Cheng Yi obediently followed him.
"By the way, I told you my name is Cheng Yi, but I still don't know your name."
"Oh, me? Uh... everyone calls me A-Tai, so you can just call me Brother Tai."
"Oh, okay, Brother Tai. What's your full name?"
"Uh (⊙o⊙)... let's not get caught up in those details."
"Oh, fine..."
(To be continued.)
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