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Chapter 105 Taking a Walk

Having an extra spectator in the middle of a game isn't a big deal, especially since it's a celebrity.

To be honest, Li Mu didn't think Sister Zhang had any special feelings for Fan Bingbing, after all, she was the one who could make the final decision and set the tone at that reconciliation banquet.

But Sister Ding was clearly quite curious about Fan Bingbing.

"Teacher Fan————"

"Sister Ding, you can just call me Bingbing."

"Hehe, okay, Bingbing, what's your next project? Which channel is it on? I've finished watching 'Young Justice Bao 2,' is there a third season?"

As if chatting casually, Sister Ding posed a question, and Fan Bing, sitting next to Li Mu, gave a polite reply.

Furthermore, these people had a rather refined conversation and didn't pry too much into Li Mu and her affairs.

It was mostly Sister Ding who was asking the questions.

Although on the surface she says, "I'm not a movie fan, I just like watching TV dramas," in reality, judging from her questions like "Are Ren and Li Bing really a couple?" and "I heard that Lu Yi and Yuan Li developed feelings for each other while filming 'Never Close Your Eyes,' is that true?", this Sister Ding is at least quite gossipy.

But—it was through these conversations that Li Mu discovered Fan Bingbing's emotional intelligence was actually quite high.

For example, regarding these two questions, her response was: "Ren and Li Bing have known each other for quite a while, but whether they are a couple or not—if they don't say, we shouldn't pry. After all, it's quite normal for everyone to meet in private."

"Lu Yi has a girlfriend, and I think Sister Yuan Li has a boyfriend too? I'm not very familiar with her, so I don't know much about it."

When Sister Ding stared wide-eyed, as if she had just heard something cryptic, and asked, "Lu Yi has a girlfriend?", Fan Bingbing nodded again: "Yes, it's practically no secret in the industry. It's said they've been dating for quite a while, but they've kept it very low-key, so I've never met them in person."

You see, at first glance, everything seems to have been said, but the response always leaves a lot of room for interpretation.

Although he arrived in a hurry, Li Mu breathed a sigh of relief.

Well, I'd say I'm quite adept at it.

Then, the conversation naturally turned to "My Fair Princess"—and Fan Bingbing obviously had the right to speak on gossip about "My Fair Princess".

Furthermore, according to Li Mu, the topic of "My Fair Princess," which topped the ratings, has piqued the interest of many people, who are starting to ask questions about things they're curious about. For example, the ins and outs of how she got the role, and various topics about Zhao Wei, Ruby Lin, and others—all sorts of topics are emerging one after another.

And so, with Bagua and Li Mu in charge of the scene, it was almost six o'clock when Bie Yan arrived at the private room.

The older man still looked dizzy, his eyes were swollen from the hangover, and when he walked in with a messy head of hair, he was instantly stunned when he saw the person sitting next to Li Mu.

A big question mark appeared above my head.

"???"

"Hey, you're awake? Come on, let's play a round. I'm on a winning streak right now!"

Sister Zhang quickly invited Bie Yan to sit down.

Before Bie Yan could speak, Fan Taobing quickly greeted him, "Brother Bie."

"————?"

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Upon hearing this title, Bie Yan was stunned once again.

But she reacted quickly, nodding promptly: "Yes, Bingbing. When did you arrive?"

"I had just arrived a short while ago when Li Mu called me over to play."

"oh oh----"

Bie Yan didn't ask any more questions. Instead, she yawned, ordered a drink from the waiter next to her, and sat down in the empty seat next to Sister Zhang.

"I'm going to die, really—"

"Haha, is it really necessary to make such a fuss over a little bit of alcohol?"

"That little bit? Sis, I drank the most today—don't send me that, let me catch my breath, I'm still a bit tipsy."

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After waving to Li Mu to indicate that he didn't need to be dealt cards, Bie Yan turned to Sister Zhang and said, "Let's eat something light later. I'll have some soup—my stomach can't take it."

"Sure."

As she spoke, Sister Zhang looked at Fan Bing and asked, "Bingbing, what would you like to eat tonight?"

"I'm fine with anything, I'm not picky."

"Then let's go have some soup—oh! That's a good idea!"

After glancing at her hand, Sister Zhang's smile widened, and without hesitation, she tossed two 10,000-yuan chips into the pot: "Run when you need to, fly when you need to, don't say I didn't warn you—"

As soon as she spoke, Sister Ding, the player to her left, folded without saying a word.

After looking at their own hands, some called and some folded. Then, after the three community cards were revealed, Sister Zhang raised the bet by 50,000. This move, which practically made it clear that she had a big hand, forced the others to temporarily back down.

They all chose to fold in this round.

Then, the woman, who also seemed to be still drunk, laughed wildly and turned over her cards.

Whether viewed individually or combined with the community cards, both cards appear on the table as scattered, unconnected cards.

Clearly, she succeeded in bluffing.

"Hahaha~"

Laughter returned to her face.

She looks to be in a great mood.

The card game lasted until almost 8 o'clock before it ended. Some people won and some lost, but overall, the atmosphere was very pleasant.

Afterwards, instead of going anywhere else, they ordered some food in a private room at the Lisboa restaurant. However, no feast is complete without wine, and although everyone had said they would only drink soup and not alcohol, in the end, everyone had an extra two ounces of wine in their glass.

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Li Mu is young and physically strong.

Two ounces of baijiu (Chinese liquor) is nothing to Fan Taobing.

But for Bie Yan, it was a pure critical hit.

So, after the meal, a second round of gambling couldn't be organized, and Sister Zhang seemed to have had enough, yawning incessantly. They simply called it a day and agreed to continue the next day.

Li Mu was already used to this older sister's gambling addiction and didn't think much of it, but he did notice that Fan Bing and Sister Ding exchanged contact information.

He didn't say anything, but helped Bie Yan back into the house.

Bie Yan was indeed somewhat disoriented at this moment. She was being supported by Li Mu, her head drooping and her legs feeling weak.

While everyone waited for the elevator, when they arrived at the floor, Li Mugang helped him out, and Fan Taobing naturally followed.

Then, Sister Zhang's voice rang out from behind: "Xiao Li, Bingbing, get some rest, hahahahaha————"

The humor and playfulness in the laughter were so real.

Li Mu was speechless.

I thought to myself, "Big sister, even a big shot like you like to flirt with people?"

Finally, as the elevator doors closed, the corridor fell silent.

Li Mu helped Bie Yan all the way to the front of the house. When he asked Bie Yan for the room key, Bie Yan couldn't even speak. He could only fumble around in his pockets in a daze. In the end, Fan Bing helped him find the room key and opened the door.

"Fan Ye, you wait for me outside first, I'll help Bie Ge take off his clothes."

"it is good."

Fan Taobing responded and left.

After the door closed, Li Mu called out twice, "Brother Bie?"

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Bie Yan didn't respond at all.

He's really drunk.

Seeing this, Li Mu, who had originally wanted to explain what had happened that day, could only help him take off his clothes and then leave.

Fan Taobing was standing at the door. Seeing him come out, she asked, "Asleep?"

"Completely drunk."

Li Mu shook his head slightly and said, "Shall I get you another room? I didn't know you had an assistant with you, so I got you a room earlier."

Hearing this, Fan Bing thought for a moment and asked, "Brother Li, are you sleepy right now?"

"what?"

"Want to go out for a stroll? This is my first time in Macau."

"Hmm—okay."

So the two of them walked toward the elevator together.

"Is this Sister Ding, Brother Li, your first time meeting her too?"

"Um.

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"Her name is Ding Aizhi, and I've saved her number. She asked me to go to the beauty salon with her sometime when I'm free."

"Yanjing?"

"Um."

"That's good, but I don't know anything about her, or even what Sister Zhang and the others do specifically. Have you noticed anything?"

Upon hearing this, Fan Bing thought for a moment and shook her head: "No. To be honest, this kind of socializing is more ordinary than I expected."

"It's pretty ordinary, actually, to me it's just like a friends' gathering. If Brother Bie hadn't told me all this, I wouldn't have seen anything special. But—I got the script for 'Give Me a Mom' right here."

"————?"

Fan Bing was taken aback: "Wasn't it given to you by Editor Chen from the TV drama production center?"

"How do you think I, a reporter still in my internship, got to know Brother Chen?"

"—In this situation?"

"Yeah, we first met at this event, and then Brother Bie mentioned you, and that's how this script came about."

After Li Mu finished speaking, he shut his mouth.

Because the elevator had arrived, and there were still people inside.

Fan Bing subconsciously lowered her head and pulled her mask up slightly before the two entered the elevator.

After quickly arriving on the first floor, Fan Bing glanced curiously at the casino entrance and asked, "Brother Li, have you ever gambled here?"

"I don't gamble."

He shook his head.

Upon hearing this, Fan Bing nodded in agreement: "Indeed, it's better to stay away from gambling. They gambled too much—tens of thousands at a time. Watching it felt like watching 'God of Gamblers'."

"So staying away from it is the right thing to do. 'Nine out of ten gamblers lose' is just a nice way of saying it. Gambling is a losing proposition; if you can avoid it, then don't. But if you're curious, you can go inside and take a look."

Hearing Li Mu's words, she countered, "Then, Brother Li, have you ever been inside?"

"without."

"—Not even once?"

"right."

Fan Bing subconsciously glanced at his profile, then silently looked away: "Let's go, let's go for a walk."

"it is good."

So the two of them walked out of the hotel together.

The evening breeze carried fresh air, and although it was still a bit hot, it was definitely much fresher than the air inside the casino.

"Where to?"

"Whatever, I'll just wander around. This is my first time here."

"It would be better to visit during the day, as you can see things like the Ruins of St. Paul's. However, Macau is not a big city, so you can see everything in one day."

As they talked, they walked into the night beyond the neon lights.

"Brother Li————"

"Um?

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"How long have you been using me as a shield?"

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"Why aren't you saying anything?"

Li Mu was speechless at her question, his eyes filled with embarrassment.

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