Yacht Lower Deck – Private Poker Room
Laughter echoed behind velvet curtains, where the inner circle of heirs gathered.
"Let's raise the stakes," Fang Zemin said smoothly, stacking his chips. "No fake bets tonight."
Zhao Ming leaned against the wall, smirking. "I'm in. Let's see if Bai Chen's 'street smarts' can handle real games."
Su Yiran reclined in the corner, legs crossed, wine in hand. She didn't say a word—but her eyes were watching everything.
System Alert – New Task Incoming:
[Trap Encountered: "The Heirs' Game"]
Description: A trap disguised as a poker match.
Objective: Outsmart the rich boys at their own game.
Bonus: Expose a rival's scandal for system multiplier.
Reward: ¥1,000,000 Investment Voucher + Respect of Su Yiran.
[Risk: High. One wrong move = public humiliation.]
Bai Chen stepped into the room.
He already knew the atmosphere: hostile smiles, velvet knives.
"Poker?" he said, removing his jacket. "What are we playing for—money, status, or pride?"
Fang Zemin gestured to the chair across from him. "All three."
The First Hand – Bait
Bai Chen was dealt two cards: a King and a Queen of spades.
A strong starting hand. But he noticed something.
The dealer glanced too often at Zemin.
The cards were marked, subtly—the corners had micro indents.
[System Notification:]
[Cheating Detected. Auto-Compensation Activated.]
[New Skill Temporarily Granted: "Gambler's Eye (Lv. 1)"]
He smirked and leaned back.
"Raise," Bai Chen said coolly. "¥200,000."
The room buzzed.
Zhao Ming laughed. "Trying to act like you belong?"
Fang Zemin matched it. "Call."
The hand ended.
Bai Chen folded at the last second—on purpose.
Fang laughed and scooped the pot.
[System Remark: "You fed their pride. They believe you're weak."]
[Psychological Advantage: Activated]
The Second Hand – Bite Back
This time, Bai Chen was dealt trash.
But he didn't blink.
"¥500,000," he said, without even looking.
Fang narrowed his eyes. "Bluffing?"
Zhao Ming chuckled, "He's trying to intimidate you."
Everyone folded except Zemin.
Then—bam.
Zemin slammed down two Aces.
Bai Chen smiled.
"You win," he said casually.
But as Zemin collected chips, Bai Chen leaned forward.
"Question. You always cheat in front of the girl you're trying to impress?"
The room fell silent.
Zemin froze.
"W-What?"
Bai Chen pointed to the camera above them.
"Your crew forgot to kill the upper deck feed. Security's recording."
He pulled out his phone and tapped the system's interface.
A video loaded instantly—showing Zemin and the marked cards, in 4K clarity.
Zhao Ming's jaw dropped. "T-That's—"
[Bonus Objective Unlocked: Expose Rival Scandal]
[Public Image of Fang Zemin: -70%]
[Su Yiran Interest +12% (Now: 90%)]
[Award: ¥1,000,000 Investment Voucher Granted]
[Hidden Trait Unlocked: "Mind Over Money" – Boosts strategy-based challenges by 15%]
Su Yiran stood, her voice smooth as silk.
"Zemin… I told you not to underestimate him."
She turned to Bai Chen. "You win."
Above Deck, Minutes Later
Zemin stormed out of the lounge, furious. Zhao Ming followed, pale-faced.
Su Yiran walked beside Bai Chen along the yacht's upper deck, wind blowing gently.
"Tonight… you weren't just lucky," she said softly. "You played them like instruments."
Bai Chen smiled.
"They assumed I was here to play."
He looked out at the sea.
"I came to conquer."
System Notification:
[Chapter Task Complete: "The Heirs' Game"]
[New Task Unlocked: "Build Your Empire"]
[Requirement: Use investment voucher to acquire your first company outright.]
[Next Harem Flag: Unlocked – Su Yiran (Loyalty Challenge Incoming)]
[Upcoming Threat: Fang Zemin & Zhao Ming forming a secret alliance.]