Chapter 140 - Rules Of The Game

When the five men first glanced at the girl who had walked in,they were forced to do a double take. Their protective instincts rushed to the fore and all five were ready to defend her. Knox,who was the most impulsive was about to walk towards the announcement system to cancel the competition. But Viper reacted with speed and stopped him. In an indignant tone, Knox muttered,"Viper,we all know that Knight's wife does not need to prove anything. The fact that Knight has chosen her is enough. Look at the girl,she looks as green as a new leaf! How is she going to stand Xu Likun? Everyone knows that she is ruthless and aggressive. If this was a simple competition to check their endurance or even shooting prowess that too would have been unfair but Xu Likun has chosen hand to hand combat! This is a shameful way and Ah Hai should have put her down immediately!"

But being the voice of reason,Viper narrowly observed the girl's body language and slowly explained," You know Ice face!He is not going to let that girl even get a scratch. Do you think he would have allowed his beloved Shi Ai to be placed in danger. I have a feeling that Xu Likun is soon going to learn her lesson. And very humiliatingly as well."

Turning to the side,he motioned Shot to take Shi Ai to the changing rooms and then walked to the podium at a leisurely pace. His silky voice soon drawled throughout the room as he spoke into the microphone,"Miss Xu,you have challenged Shi Ai to fight with you for five rounds of different competitions similar to the ones that you do when you apply for a position in KSS. As per you, if she is able to win even a single round then you will accept defeat. And everyone present here is your witness. Are you sure you wish to proceed with these terms?Remember, if a trainee is unable to complete the initial stages of entry into KSS then they are dropped away and similarly if one of out people fails two rounds consecutively,then they are also given strict punishment. Mrs Long.."(a short pause ensued so that everyone would acknowledge the address Ah Hai used)"is not a new recruit and does not need to adhere to these rules. You on the other hand stand to loose too much if you choose to take this route."

The subtle tone of warning in Ah Hai's tone was heard by everyone and everyone gulped as their throats dried. In their excitement for the competition, most people had forgotten that one of the key participants was their boss's admittedly cherished wife. Slowly,the excitement in the atmosphere died and everyone sat on their seats quietly. Just what had they gotten themselves into. Many people were thinking of slinking back to their work spaces when Xu Likun,who had been standing silently until now spoke up,"Of course that would be the case. I never thought that the person who we know of as the fairest and most just would tip the scales in favour of his wife."

She then turned towards Shi Ai who had just turned up in the middle,dresses in black panst and t shirt. Though her expression showed nothing but disdain,inwardly she seethed that this girl could look so beautiful even dressed so simply.Ah Hai smiled at that and said,"But you are the ones who set the rules Xu Likun? So how are the scales in her favor?You chose the date,the venue and even the first two competitions." Ah Hai's eyes turned to the board where the first two competitions were displayed,'Hand to hand combat and gun firing.'

"You have chosen the two things that you are best at,so please tell me what is unfair? But since you would dare to accuse me of that,I'll give you a suitable prize and a punishment to Miss Shi in case of the loss. The next two rounds are to be chosen by Miss Shi Ai? Well I am going to change the rules to suit me."

His gaze turning to Shi Ai, Ah Hai said,"Xaio Ai. If you lose even one of these two competitions, I will divorce you. And Miss Xu,if you win even one then I will naturally marry you. Do the both of you accept?"

Everyone was speechless at this bet. They could not believe it. Was Long Ah Hai planning to use Xu Likun to get rid of his wife? Even the five men and Shot were shocked. It was good to be confident but this was putting too much pressure on the girl? Finally, Shot came ahead and tried to protest but he was silenced when a soft and sweet voice sounced,"I agree."

Everyone was even more shocked at the girl who had just accepted this bet so serenely. Even Xu Likun who had been thick skinned until now,had been unable to accept this bet but Shi Ai had. For the first time, Xu Likun felt her confidence drop a bit. But then her anger turned up. If Shi Ai was confident enough to treat Ah Hai as a commodity,then they could not blame her for accepting this opportunity. Marrying Ah Hai was her life's dream. Raising her chin a bit,she took the fighting position and said,"I,too, agree."

Ah Hai smirked at this. He had in fact given Xu Likun a last chance to stay in KSS. If she had refused the bet,then he would have not let the matter drag but she had chosen to bet on him. Xu Li had turned foolish. Nodding to acknowledge that the bet had been set, Ah Hai was abut to turn back when Shi Ai's voice sounded out,"What about me?Do I not get a prize if I win?"

This was a classic scene of where the participants were not worried but the onlookers were almost fainting from anxiousness. How could this girl stand there and discuss everything so calmly? But this calmness was a facade to Shi Ai. In reality,she had not expected Ah Hai to use himself as stake. Before entering the arena she had been about eighty percent sure of herself but now she  knew that losing was not an option. 

"The prize will be whatever you want it to be, Xaio Ai."