Chapter 353 - The luckiest lad

"Ooops, I won again. What can I say? I'm an expert in this field." Riggs merrily boasted as he won another round of mahjong. The three other men laughed along with him despite losing a hefty amount of money.

"You really are a lucky lad." A bearded man with a tobacco clipped in between his lips laughed as he complimented Riggs.

"Hehe, I got my millions back, eh?" Riggs bluntly uttered referring to the million gambling winnings they stole months ago.

"Hehe, young man, sorry about that…" Old man Zhang apologizes again.

[Short flash back]

Six days ago, Riggs came to his office asking for his money. Alas, since he wasn't there and the men who were assigned to guard the office doesn't recognize Riggs, a fight sparked.

Of course, none of them knew what Riggs was capable of and hence, old man Zhang arrived at the specified place with his men tied inside his office; while Riggs sat on his executive chair with his feet resting on the desk.

That very instant, old man Zhang recognized him! It was the man he met on a poker game in the Regal Casino several months ago!

"I know, though you're rather is rather late."

"Ah, yeah, I lost my job and doesn't have a penny so I need my money back." Riggs leisurely responded. By the looks of it, he wasn't a tad bit alarmed that the person he came looking for is a one influential loan shark.

"Oh? But, I'm afraid the damages you had done was sufficient enough for the money you lend me." Old man Zhang scanned his messy office -- shreds of evidence of a fight that took place.

"Eh? The damages cost that much?" Riggs's face distorted as if he hundred percent believe old man Zhang's words. Since Riggs's aim has much importance and had a huge value, Riggs calculated his every moves and word. After all, he was dealing with felons with years of experience in the dirty business, hence, one wrong move and they would doubt his agenda.

Moreover, being a simpleton is his best persona as he was already built like that. He just needed to exert his brain a little for perfect terms and he's good to go -- reeling the fish in.

"Hmm, but don't forget the interest -- you said it yourself, lending MY money. Also, the medical fees when you hit my head. I almost got amnesia there you see." Riggs pondered as he rubbed his chin.

"Hahaha! That would be fine… my accountant would handle that." Old man Zhang smiled. There wasn't a bit of annoyance or hostility he had for the man despite what he had done to his place.

"Alright. So that settled it." Upon hearing him, Riggs retracted his feet from the desk and place his palm on the armrest to stand. He leisurely took small strides as if he was leaving just like that.

Just as he passed by old man Zhang, Riggs steps came to a full halt when he heard old man Zhang's invitation.

"Young man, do you want to play a game?"

Turning his head to see the old man, Riggs grinned in excitement. "As long as it includes money, why would I refuse?"

With that said note, Riggs was led to a private place where old man Zhang usually plays. Since it was just the usual gambling game by some mediocre people, there wasn't a reason why old man Zhang would keep this place a secret. Moreover, he needed a skillful person who could play in his stead in the upcoming game of life.

Therefore, the old man Zhang needed to test Riggs capabilities and luck to propose a good and tempting deal of his life.

From that day onwards, Riggs gambled day and night as if he was in heaven. He only stops whenever he needed to bath and sleep but aside from that, Riggs never waste a second to spoil his itching hands to get on those cards or tiles.

On the other hand, Riggs also knew that he was under surveillance by old man Zhang to confirm if he was clean from any association from the underworld or from his enemies until the present time.

----

"Uh, no worries." Riggs waved his hands off and fixed his casual clothes, preparing to leave. He has been gambling all night and Riggs would want to have a day rest since he observed old man Zhang's personality.

"Alright, it has been nice playing with you lot. See you when I see you!" Riggs began leaving the small room with his winning gambling on a small bag.

"Young man, will you come and play again with us? Old man Zhang questioned as he looked at the unhesitant man leaving the place as if he won't be coming back.

"Uh, probably who knows. Don't try that trick again, by the way, it can only work once." Without turning his head back, Riggs didn't stop his steps as he bid his goodbye.

Knowing old man Zhang, he would be suspicious if Riggs would persist on staying and be his gambling mate. Hence, it was time to take step two; playing hard to get.

In that case, Riggs would convince the old man Zhang that he doesn't have any ulterior motive aside from getting back his money. It was the most efficient way as the game of life was nearing, and old man Zhang would surely be desperate to win.

'It's still the best mission after all.' Riggs chuckled inwardly. It was probably the easiest and the most entertaining task Seraphina had given him which he could have some fun while completing his said mission.

'Dang, I still wanted to play more.' He skipped his steps and hummed a tune as he exited his way on the premises. Since he won a hefty amount of money, it only seemed that he was beyond happy to the extent of skipping his way like a little princess in a pink, glittering dress.