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Everything went as Bing Tianyi had anticipated. After a fierce battle at the Mahjong table, Wang Bing managed to win back the eight hundred thousand he had lost, plus an additional four hundred thousand, all in just two rounds.
As a result, the three individuals brought by Sister Bai ended up losing four hundred thousand.
The atmosphere in the room changed dramatically. Bing Tianyi, who was leaning against the window, sensed something was off when he saw the three men exchange glances. Without further thought, he took out his phone, pushed open the door, and stepped inside.
"Who?" The man sitting by the door turned around sharply at the sound of the door opening and asked sternly.
Although Bing Tianyi appeared to be only sixteen years old, he was actually someone who had traveled back from the future. After calming himself as much as possible, he approached with a smile and said, “Director Wang, my godmother is looking for you. She said your brother is sick, so…”
Luck had suddenly shifted; to Wang Bing, it seemed like fortune was finally on his side. Although he understood what Bing Tianyi meant, leaving would be incredibly difficult.
Moreover, upon hearing Bing Tianyi's words, a middle-aged man close to him stood up and shouted angrily, “You little brat, can’t you see we’re busy? Even if it’s something major, you should keep your mouth shut.”
“Well then, I think…”
Before Bing Tianyi could finish his sentence, Sister Bai stepped forward and said directly to him, “Alright, you should go help your godmother. Director Wang can handle things here on his own.”
After saying this, Sister Bai turned to throw a flirtatious glance at Director Wang, then smiled and said, “Director Wang, don’t you agree?”
Wang Bing frowned slightly. Bing Tianyi noticed his thoughts and discreetly kicked Wang Bing's foot. With no other choice, Wang Bing stood up and said, “Alright then, let’s settle our debt today. Also, you two still owe me two hundred thousand; let’s make that clear with this brother here.”
As soon as Wang Bing finished speaking, the two men sitting next to him suddenly stood up and sneered at him. “Director Wang, do you really think this matter is settled?”
“What do you want then?” Wang Bing felt a jolt of alarm; after all, he was alone and vulnerable now. As the school’s director, if these three denied the gambling match today, he would be left with nothing.
The three men had indeed conspired beforehand. Once Wang Bing finished speaking, they declared: “Director Wang, we want to make it clear today that we do not acknowledge this game of Mahjong you set up.”
“What?” Just moments ago flushed with confidence, Wang Bing’s face turned pale upon hearing this as he stared intently at the three men before him.
"Does Director Wang still want to hear us say it again?"
"Excuse me, gentlemen, can I say something?" Although Bing Tianyi felt particularly nervous, he stepped forward to interject.
"Kid, if you know what's good for you, get lost right now, or I'll make sure you regret it," a man beside Sister Bai shouted.
Wang Bing was also surprised by Bing Tianyi's sudden interruption. After all, this kid had just entered high school, but now he seemed like someone who had been through the grind of society for years.
Amidst his surprise, he heard Bing Tianyi continue with a smile, "Gentlemen, you know this is Huating County, not your territory. If you're really planning to escalate this matter, I believe my godfather is willing to go all the way since it's come to this."
As he said this, Bing Tianyi turned to glance at Wang Bing. Seeing the expression in Bing Tianyi's eyes, Wang Bing immediately nodded and said, "Since things have come to this point, I'm naturally willing to accompany you."
The three men were taken aback; the sudden turn of events clearly caught them off guard.
Seeing the expressions on the faces of the three men, Bing Tianyi continued, "How about this, gentlemen? I'll play the mediator. You two can write off the four hundred thousand you owe my godfather, and we won't mention the debts my godfather owes you. If that doesn't work for you, consider the car you took from us as a gift. We won't let you set us up for nothing."
Sister Bai waited until Bing Tianyi finished speaking before she looked at Wang Bing and asked, "Director Wang, I really didn't expect you to have such a son. Not bad!"
"This..." Wang Bing still hadn't processed what was happening and could only manage a dry smile.
After Sister Bai spoke, Bing Tianyi continued, "Sister Bai, there's something else I'm not sure if I should say."
"Go ahead; I actually quite like this kid. Just say whatever's on your mind," Sister Bai replied with a grin, though there was little warmth in her gaze.
Bing Tianyi smiled lightly and said, "From your appearance, it seems you've been facing some troubles lately. So I hope you'll be careful in the future."
"Wow, you can read faces?" Sister Bai asked in surprise.
"Just a bit," Bing Tianyi replied earnestly.
Sister Bai chuckled and then turned to Wang Bing and asked, "Director Wang, if you agree, let's go with this kid's plan. Also, we won't take that car; as long as you're willing, we can consider ourselves even starting today."
"Sister Bai! Isn't this just making things easier for that old guy?" The two people beside her stood up and asked loudly.
Sister Bai smiled and said to them, "Alright, this isn't a place for you to speak."
"Okay, as long as Sister Bai says it's fine, then it's fine." Director Wang sighed in relief, but he still spoke cautiously.
Sister Bai smiled again and, as she led the three men out, turned to Bing Tianyi and said, "Little brat, when are you coming to my shop to help me read some palms?"
Bing Tianyi nodded with a smile in agreement. After the four of them walked out the door, Wang Bing sat there foolishly in his chair. After a long while, he finally looked up at Bing Tianyi and asked, "Is this how it ends?"
Bing Tianyi smiled and replied, "Do you really want to ask them for the four hundred thousand they owe you?"
For anyone who gambles, losing for too long can make them numb. Even Wang Bing was no exception. During the day at school, he appeared serious and dedicated, but in life, he was just an ordinary person. Coupled with his poor choice of friends, it led to the current situation.
Just when he felt cornered with no way out, he never expected that his student would help him resolve this crisis.
Thinking about all this and realizing that he could now live a normal life without worrying about debt collectors coming to school or even to his home made his heart race.
"Bing Tianyi, right?" Wang Bing looked up, visibly excited as he asked Bing Tianyi.
"Yes."
"Good, good kid. You must study hard in school from now on and never follow the same path as your teacher. Sigh... One misstep can lead to eternal regret. It's embarrassing that I'm supposed to be an educated person yet I don't understand as much as you do." Wang Bing lamented.
Bing Tianyi didn't show much exaggerated emotion on his face. Once Wang Bing finished speaking, he smiled softly and said, "Teacher Wang, no one is perfect. As long as you don't fall into their traps again in the future, you'll be fine."
"Thank you! But just now I heard you call me 'godfather,' right?" Wang Bing looked up and laughed happily.
"That was just an emergency situation; I had no choice but to say that. I hope Director Wang won't take offense," Bing Tianyi quickly replied awkwardly.
"No offense taken. To be honest, if you don't mind me as a person, I would really like you to be my godson," Wang Bing said with a chuckle. After saying this, a hint of helplessness appeared on his face as he continued, "Honestly, I only have one daughter at home who is a year older than you and is in her sophomore year."
Listening to this, Bing Tianyi, who initially did not want to have any connection with Wang Bing, now felt a bit impulsive. After all, Wang Bing appeared cultured and refined, and he had caught a glimpse of Wang Bing's wife when school started. Although she was slightly older, it was evident from her appearance that she must have been a beauty in her youth. Therefore, their daughter could not possibly be unattractive.
Thinking of this, Bing Tianyi awkwardly said, "Director Wang, my family situation isn't very good; my parents run a small stall on the street."
Just as Bing Tianyi was about to explain further, Wang Bing quickly replied, "What's the big deal? I'm really happy for your parents; they have such an outstanding son like you. How about this: it's getting late tonight, and going back to school is obviously not possible. I'll take you home first so you can get acquainted."
"Isn't that a bit inconvenient?"
"There's nothing inconvenient about it. My wife is still at school, and my daughter is also there; there's usually no one at home. I'm happy tonight, so let's go have some fun," Wang Bing said with a cheerful smile.
Bing Tianyi could not refuse and had no choice but to accompany Wang Bing to his home.
As they arrived at the entrance of Sunny Heart Garden Community, they saw two young men walking up from the side. When they reached Wang Bing's side, the two smiled and said, "Director Wang, the car is parked by the roadside; we brought it over for you."
"Great, thank you!" Wang Bing replied as he took the car keys. Under the night light, he glanced at the white sedan parked not far away with tears in his eyes, reminding himself that if he ever gambled again, he should just cut off his own hands.
Around eleven o'clock at night, Wang Bing finally brought Bing Tianyi to his home. Upon entering, when Bing Tianyi saw the spacious and bright room before him, he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
Thinking back to the places he had lived before—whether it was rented rooms or dormitories—he realized he had never rested in such a comfortable and cozy space.
At that moment, Bing Tianyi understood that while money might be the root of all evil, living without it was simply impossible.
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