Lou Xiaoyi was pondering how to get closer to Qi Er's group naturally. He was very clear that rushing was not a business transaction. It had to be natural, otherwise he would have no choice if he owed people too much. He was someone who did not want to owe people. On this point, whether it was the invading consciousness or the original consciousness, it was the same.
However, his luck was not bad. It was probably because of the last treat at Chao Feng Brothel that Qi Er's group sent someone to bring a letter a few days later. They wanted to go to the Joyous Gambling House in the south of the city to try their luck. They even specially sent someone to ask if he was interested.
If it was the Lou Xiaoyi of the past, he would definitely not go. The children of the Shi Shu family were very wary of places like gambling houses and brothels, especially people like Lou Province who were the benchmark of morality.
However, the current Lou Xiaoyi was very clear about the true purpose of Qi Er's group. Respecting Lou Province's reputation was only a part of it. Most importantly, they wanted to see if Lou Xiaoyi could make friends with him. If he thought highly of himself and did not go, then there would definitely be no future. It would be useless even if he invited them to drink. Only by putting down his pride and going could he truly integrate into their small circle.
Young people were also scheming.
"You want to go to the gambling house? You're not going to sneak over, but instead come here to ask me how much you can lose? Little Yi, do you think I will definitely agree? "
Lou Xiaoyi smiled bitterly. "The children of the Lou family are not suited to go to places like gambling houses. Even if I am sure I will not be addicted to it, you still taught me that you are not a mother.
But Mother, you've taught me before that I can't stick to the rules. Since I want to make friends with others, I have to tolerate some of their habits. Otherwise, why would they acknowledge me?
Second Brother Qi and the others are not hopeless gamblers. It's just that they are young and want to try everything. I still have matters of cultivation to ask them for advice, so it shouldn't be a problem if I go once in a while.
Since I was invited, of course I can't not gamble. I can't stand out too much. That place is not a place to be aloof.
That's why I came to ask you how much I can lose. "
Lou Yao shi had lived for more than fifty years, and this was the first time she had heard of a son making such a request to his mother. It was very unexpected, but it was also very reasonable.
"Lou Province may not be rich, but with what your father left behind, it's not a problem to support your gambling capital once. Little Yi went out to have fun. As your mother, shouldn't I set a limit for you?"
Lou Xiaoyi was very ashamed. "Your son was born with everything at his beck and call, and has never earned a single cent for the family. My heart is really uneasy, how can I be so extravagant? Mother is the one who takes care of everything at home. After Father left, Lou Province didn't fall. Even if I want to be a prodigal son, I have to consider the cost. "
Lou Yaoshi asked again, "He might not necessarily lose, right? What if Little Yi wins? "
Lou Xiaoyi laughed. "Mother, don't tease me. How can you win in a casino? Even if there are small gains occasionally, it's just bait to attract you again next time. Your son has been studying for more than ten years, so I understand this. "
Lou Yaoshi grabbed his hand. Her eyes were red. "My son has grown up and understands things! You're so sensible, what else do I have to worry about? Go to the treasury and get ten taels of silver. Just be happy and don't feel pressured. "
Even for a family like theirs, losing ten taels of silver was not a small amount. Chao Feng Brothel only cost two or three taels of silver. Lou Xiaoyi did not refuse. His mother was not an ordinary woman. She was not an ignorant housewife.
Just as he walked to the door, Aunt Cai Huan's voice came from behind him.
"Little Yi! This Lou Province is all yours. In the future, don't talk about making money. You won't make your mother sad. "
He grinned. "When I was young, the mother took care of the son. When the son grows up, of course he will take care of the mother. I won't make you sad. Let me do my duty, okay?"
Seeing Lou Xiaoyi walk further and further away, Lou Yaoshi could not stop her tears from falling. She said to Cai Huan beside her.
"Little Yi has really grown up! If this is what you mean by being possessed, I'd rather he never wake up! "
The next day, Lou Xiaoyi and Qi Er gathered together and rushed to the Grand Pleasure Casino in the south of the city. Their horses galloped through the wide street, causing a commotion.
This was the temperament of a young man. It did not mean that they would stop at nothing. Just like the racing in his consciousness, a lot of it originated from his obsession with speed and attracted the envious gazes of the surrounding people. It might not be very prudent, but it was not a crime.
The group of people talked and laughed loudly, but Lou Xiaoyi remained silent. This was his temperament. However, since he was willing to play money with everyone, he treated them as friends who could be associated with each other, instead of pretending to be aloof and virtuous.
It was enough.
They were still a street corner away from the Grand Pleasure Casino. Second Brother Qi was the first to rein in his horse.
He turned around and asked, "I brought five taels of silver. How much did you bring? Don't bring too much. If my Second Uncle finds out, he'll whip me! "
This sentence exposed the ins and outs of this group of young men. They were just playing for fun and novelty. How could it be more exciting in a private place than in a casino with all kinds of people?
They were the children of the rich families in Pu City who had the least bad habits. Otherwise, Lou Yaoshi would not have allowed Lou Xiaoyi to interact with them. As a mother, Lou Yaoshi was very responsible.
"Three taels!"
"Four taels!"
Wang Dazhu, Monkey Sun, Fatty Qian, Madam Feng, and the youngest Han all reported their numbers. None of them had brought more than five taels. They had always hung out together and knew each other's ins and outs.
These were all nicknames, and they were the habits of young people. Only family members could call each other that. Second Brother Qi was the second in the family, but here, he was the eldest. Monkey and Fatty were all named according to their body size. Lady Feng was the most petite and was also very handsome, so she was called Lady.
Seeing everyone looking over, Lou Xiaoyi smiled.
"It's my first time playing with my brothers. I was afraid that I would embarrass you if I brought too little, so I brought ten taels …"
Second Brother Qi laughed heartily. "It's your first time here, so you don't know the rules. Just take five taels and play! Don't let the Old Madam know that we wronged you. If we reveal anything, we'll be punished! "
Lou Xiaoyi nodded. "Alright, I'll leave five taels and treat you to drinks at Chao Feng House!"
Second Brother Qi was very satisfied. He did not expect this young master from a scholarly family to come to Da Yue to play with money. Since he was here, he recognized him as a friend. Moreover, from the way he spoke and handled things, he seemed to be very generous and did not have the sour taste of a scholar.
The seven young men rode their horses and whipped their whips. They had the demeanor of a wealthy guest. When they arrived at the door, they threw the reins to the servants who came with them. However, they did not enter. Instead, they each picked up a few stones and buried them in front of the casino. Only then did they enter with their heads held high. Lou Xiaoyi, who was with them, was puzzled.
After two hours, the seven of them came out with their heads and faces covered in dirt. How could rookies like them deal with the casino?
"Bad luck! I didn't look at the almanac when I went out, and we were all wiped out! "
Second Brother Qi complained. However, he did not seem to be disappointed. After all, this amount of money was nothing to them.
They went out of Da Yue's door but did not go far. Instead, they dug out the stones that they buried at the entrance of Da Yue, held them in their hands, spat on them, and then turned them over and buried them in the same way.
Even though Lou Xiaoyi had a calm temperament, he could not help but ask, "Second Brother, what are you doing?"
Fatty Qian, who was beside him, snorted. "This is a change of luck for the next time. There will be a day when the idle fish will make a comeback!"
The group of people's mood was slightly better. After making the appointment, they dispersed. Lou Xiaoyi and Ping 'an also slowly rode back to the mansion.
Ping 'an could not help but ask, "Little husband, what did you do at the entrance of Da Yue? It seems that you are happy again? "
Lou Xiaoyi smiled. "They think that they can make a comeback next time, so they are very happy. However, the banker is also very happy!"
Ping 'an was puzzled. "Why is the banker also happy?"
Lou Xiaoyi sneered. "Of course the banker is happy. Because it means that he can eat the other side next time!"
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