Chapter 26 Pre-match Gambling
"Damn it! This is absolutely ridiculous! Such a grand 'horse racing guessing' event actually lets a little bastard come to make up the numbers. Isn't this obviously playing a joke on our wallets!"
"That's right! Horse racing is such a physically demanding activity. How can a little bastard handle it? If he causes me to lose, I will definitely settle the score with him!"
"Damn it, I really hope that horse number 10 doesn't fall into the hands of this kid!"
……
Suddenly, a deafening roar broke through the sky, and everyone was stunned.
Then, Feng Tianhua's loud voice resounded throughout the venue: "Everyone, since a knight is unable to participate in this game due to an emergency, we specially invited this young man to fight in his place..."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was a sudden booing in the venue, and it was obvious that everyone was extremely dissatisfied with this arrangement.
Seeing this, Feng Tianhua raised his voice and said, "Everyone, don't underestimate this little brother. He is the caring caregiver of these horses. They listen to him the most!"
However, instead of calming the public's anger, these words made the boos even louder.
Feng Tianhua's face darkened, and he continued, "For the sake of fairness, today's horse number, rider number, and track will all be determined by drawing lots!"
I saw a strong man taking off the yellow cloth from a black horse and then returning to his original position.
Feng Tianhua announced loudly: "Now, please ask Manager Ouyang to draw the numbers for each horse for us!" As soon as these words came out, the crowd was in an uproar again, thinking in their hearts: 'Lotto' is an illegal gambling, and the government not only does not prohibit it, but also personally participates in the drawing. It is ridiculous!
Chief Steward Ouyang is Ouyang Chun, the chief constable of Huyi City. He is tall and strong, and has a dignified temperament. There is always a hint of coldness in his eyes, as if he is examining all the unfair behaviors. His appearance always makes people feel a strong sense of oppression and deterrence.
As the chief constable of Huyi City, Ouyang Chun not only established prestige in the city, but also won the respect and trust of many people.
However, facts speak louder than words. Even Ouyang Chun, the chief constable who was famous for his crackdown on the underworld, personally took the lottery tube from the knight, pulled it out casually, and announced: "Number nine!" Then, the white horse on the innermost track was covered with a big red cloth with the number nine written on it, and a knight quickly stepped forward to tie it.
As the numbers were read out one by one, the strong horses were covered with yellow cloth strips with numbers on them and arranged in order from the inside to the outside. The ten horses were covered with large yellow cloth with eye-catching numbers, and they held their heads high and chests puffed out, as if they were ready to sprint at any time.
Feng Tianhua asked loudly again: "Everyone, do you have any objections to the arrangement of the horse?"
"No!" everyone answered.
"Okay, next we will arrange the knights..."
"Wait! I have a suggestion!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a burly black-faced man, as tall as a silver tower, stepping forward.
His eyes were fixed on Feng Tianhua, fully expecting his response.
"Okay! Just speak your mind!"
"I propose that Xiaoyu be placed at the end of the queue. After the first 29 people have drawn their numbers, the remaining numbers will naturally go to him. No one has any objection."
“Wonderful!”
“That makes sense!”
“Wow, that’s a great idea!”
Feng Tianhua laughed loudly and announced: "Brothers, please feel free to adjust your positions. Xiaoyu, you will stand at the back."
The knights quickly adjusted themselves and formed a queue, with Xiaoyu standing silently at the end of the team.
"Everyone, do you have any objections?"
"Since there is none, Chief Steward Ouyang, please start the drawing of lots!" Ouyang Chun drew a lot from the lot tube and announced loudly: "Number nine!" The first thin man responded and jumped onto the back of horse number nine.
The crowd cheered loudly: "Number Nine, must win! Must win!"
The thin man waved to the crowd with a smile, but heard someone in the crowd shouting: "Come on, No. 9, a red envelope of one thousand taels is waiting for you!" The thin man's face darkened and he said no more.
Feng Tianhua smiled and said, "Everyone, according to the rules of this venue, knights are not allowed to accept gifts. If you have any gifts, you can give them to the dealer when you receive the prize, and they will be used as the rider's bonus."
Everyone responded: "Okay, let's continue drawing lots!"
Ouyang Chun drew the lots calmly, and the knights mounted their horses one by one.
Li Shishi whispered to Shangguan Jiannan: "Brother Jiannan, I always feel that the young man can bring us good luck."
"Shishi, what do you mean? How can he be compared with those strong men?"
"Brother Jiannan, horse racing is not a competition between people, but a competition between horses. If you have superb horsemanship and the horse and the rider are one, you will surely win."
"But they are experienced. Xiaoyu only knows how to raise horses. How is he good at horse riding?"
"Look, the horses seem to be secretly looking at Xiaoyu. Maybe they will show mercy."
"Show mercy?"
“What is the reason?”
"Brother Jiannan, that's just my intuition! I always feel that at the critical moment, those horses will slow down a little, allowing the young man's mount to take the lead."
“Is this possible?”
"Brother Jiannan, I believe it without a doubt! The horses' eyes reveal tenderness and care. It's obvious that this young man takes good care of them on a daily basis."
Suddenly, thunderous cheers broke out all around!
Shangguan Jiannan's body couldn't help but tremble slightly wherever his eyes went.
I saw Xiaoyu sitting steadily on horse No. 18. He was thin and timid, and looked out of place compared with those heroic men.
Li Shishi whispered: "Brother, there may be unexpected changes next. Xiaoyu has a good chance of winning. We need to plan carefully."
Ever since Shangguan Jiannan and Li Shishi experienced the "fusion of yin and yang" and reached the peak of their lives, he has loved and respected her.
Just now, Shishi predicted that Xiaoyu would ride horse number 18 to win the championship. Facts have proved that her prediction was accurate, so his admiration for Shishi is simply beyond words.
At this moment, Shishi mentioned that there might be some trouble after the victory. He looked around quietly and found many people with fierce looks and swords on their bodies.
Li Shishi instantly decided to adopt the strategy of "steady as a rock, and respond to changes with constancy". She gently pulled Shangguan Jiannan's right hand, with a slight smile on her lips, she said in a low voice: "Brother Jiannan, let's just sit back and watch the fight between the tigers, and respond to changes with constancy!"
"Sitting on the mountain and watching tigers fight? This..." Shangguan Jiannan was a little confused by her calmness.
Li Shishi saw his panic, a smile flashed in her eyes, and she gently explained: "Brother, if Xiaoyu wins the championship later, you must not be ecstatic. Only by staying calm can we be safe."
Shangguan Jiannan blushed in embarrassment and said self-deprecatingly: "Sister Shishi, my emotions are so easily out of control!"
Li Shishi joked: "This is human nature. After all, this is your first time seeing such a big scene, so it's inevitable that you will be nervous. We just need to watch the battle quietly and reap the benefits."
Shangguan Jiannan exclaimed: "Sister Shishi, you are really both wise and brave, it seems that you have foreseen that there will be changes in the situation today!"
Li Shishi interrupted his boasting with a smile: "You're just bragging about yourself, aren't you afraid of being laughed at by others? Oh, the show is about to begin!"
Then, the knights leaned over and grabbed the reins tightly like cheetahs ready to go, waiting for the order.