Lou Xiaoyi was thinking about how to get in touch with Qi Er in a more natural way. He knew very well that rushing was not a business, it had to be natural. Otherwise, he would be overwhelmed if he owed too many people. He was someone who didn't want to owe money.
Regarding human nature, this is true whether it is the intruding consciousness or the original consciousness.
But he was lucky, probably because of Chaofenglou's last words of treat last time. A few days later, Qi Er and his gang asked someone to bring a letter, saying they were going to the Dayue Casino in the south of the city to try their luck. They also asked someone to ask him questions.
Are you interested?
If it were the former Lou Xiaoyi, he would definitely not go there. The descendants of a family that inherits poetry and calligraphy are very taboo about places like gambling houses, brothels, and brothels, especially for a family like the Lou family that serves as a moral benchmark.
But now Lou Xiaoyi understands very well that the real purpose of Qi Er's group is to respect the Lou family's reputation. The most important thing is to see if Lou Xiaoyi can be friends with him. If he pretends to be aloof and does not go, then he will definitely not
From now on, there is no point in inviting me to a drink; only by letting go of my airs can I truly integrate into their small circle.
Young people are also scheming.
"You want to go to the casino? You didn't go there secretly, and you came here to ask me how much I can lose? Xiao B, do you think I will definitely agree?"
Lou Xiaoyi smiled solemnly, "A place like a casino is not suitable for children of the Lou family to go to, even if I am sure that I will not indulge in it.
But mother, you taught me that you should not be rigid in everything. If you want to make friends with others, you must tolerate some of other people's bad habits. Otherwise, why would people agree with you?
Brother Qi and the others are not hopeless gamblers, but they are young at heart and want to try everything. My children also ask them for advice on spiritual practice, so I think it's not a big deal to go there once or twice occasionally?
Since I was invited to go there, of course I couldn't help but gamble. I couldn't look too different. The place wasn't a noble place either.
So come here to ask mother for advice and see how much you can lose?"
Mr. Lou Yao has lived for more than fifty years, and this is the first time he has heard of a son making such a request to his mother. It is unexpected, but very reasonable.
"Although the Lou Mansion is not wealthy, with what your father left behind, it is no problem to support you in gambling once. Xiao Yi goes out to have fun. As a mother, I don't think I should set an upper limit for you?"
Lou Xiaoyi felt very ashamed, "My son was born with only clothes to put on, food to eat, and mouth to open. He never earned a penny for the family. He was really uneasy. How could he be so lavish? My mother took care of everything in the house. After my father left, the Lou Mansion never stopped."
On the contrary, even if my son wants to be a prodigal son, he still has to consider the cost."
Lou Yao asked again, "It's not necessarily a loss, right? What if Xiao B wins instead?"
Lou Xiaoyi laughed, "Mom, don't make fun of me. How can you win in a casino? Even if you occasionally make a small gain, it's just a bait to attract you to go again next time. My son has been reading books for more than ten years. This makes sense.
I still understand."
Mrs. Lou Yao grabbed his hand, her eyes flushed, "My son has grown up and understands things! You are so sensible, why should I worry? You go to the accountant to collect ten taels of silver, and you will be happy.
Okay, don't feel pressured."
Even for a family like theirs, losing ten taels of silver at a time is not a small amount. Chaofenglou only pays two or three taels for a drink. Lou Xiaoyi does not refuse. His mother is not ordinary, and she is not ignorant.
The purdah housewife.
Just as I walked to the door, Aunt Caihuan's voice came from behind again,
"Xiao Yi! This Lou Mansion belongs to you. Don't say anything about making money in the future. It won't make your mother sad."
He grinned and said, "When he was a child, his mother took care of his son; when his son grows up, of course he has to take care of his mother. I won't make you sad. Can you let me fulfill my responsibility?"
Seeing Lou Xiaoyi walking further and further away, Lou Yao couldn't help but shed tears and said to Caihuan beside him:
"Xiao Yi, he has really grown up! If this is what you mean by being possessed by evil, I would rather he never wake up!"
...The next day, Lou Xiaoyi and Qi Er gathered together and rushed to the Joy Casino in the south of the city. The horses galloped through the wide streets, causing a burst of chaos.
This is the mentality of young people, and it does not mean that they are evil-doing. Just like the car racing in his consciousness, many of it comes from his obsession with speed and attracting the envious eyes of the people around him. It may not be very serious, but this
Not a sin.
A group of people were chatting and laughing loudly, but Lou Xiaoyi remained silent. This was his nature, but since he was willing to play money with everyone, he treated them as friends he could socialize with, instead of pretending to be aloof.
enough.
There was still a street corner away from Dayue Casino. Brother Qi first reined in the horse, turned around and asked:
"I brought five taels of silver, how much did you bring? Don't bring too much. If my second uncle knows, he will whip me!"
One sentence revealed the true story of this group of teenagers. They just had fun and new ideas. How could playing a few times in private be as exciting as playing in a casino where everyone is mixed?
They are the ones with the least bad habits among the rich children in Pucheng. Otherwise, the Lou Yao family would not allow Lou Xiaoyi to associate with them. As a mother, the Lou Yao family is very responsible.
"Three taels!"
"Four taels!"
Wang Dazhu, Sun Houhou, Fatty Qian, Lady Feng, and Young Master Han all reported their numbers, but none of them exceeded five taels. They always hung out together and knew their respective backgrounds, so they all had a certain number.
These are all nicknames, which are the habits of young people. Only family members can call each other. Brother Qi is the second eldest brother at home, but here he is the eldest, monkey, and fat man. They are all based on their body shape. Mrs. Feng is taller
She is the most petite and handsome, so she is called Niangzi.
Seeing everyone looking over, Lou Xiaoyi smiled and said,
"It was the first time I went out to play with my brothers. I was afraid that I would lose face if I didn't bring enough, so I brought a dozen..."
Brother Qi smiled heartily and said, "It's your first time here and you don't know the rules. You just need five taels to play with! Don't let the old lady know that we have wronged you. If you reveal it, we will still be punished!"
Lou Xiaoyi nodded, "That's fine, I'll leave you five taels and invite all my brothers to have a drink at Fenglou later!"
Brother Qi was very satisfied. He didn't expect that this young man from a scholarly family would come to Dayue with them to make money, but now that he is here, he recognizes this friend, and he seems to be very generous in speaking and doing things.
The scholar's sour and rotten air is very suitable for his temper.
The seven young men leapt on their horses and whipped their whips, quite like high-rollers. 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 door. Then they held their heads high.
When Guiyu entered, Lou Xiaoyi, who was walking with him, was a little confused...
An hour later, the seven people came out in disgrace. How could rookies like them cope with the entrance to the casino?
"Bad luck! I didn't look at the almanac when I went out, and my whole army was wiped out!"
Brother Qi complained, but he didn't feel much disappointed. After all, this little money was nothing to them.
Several people walked out of Dayue's door but did not go far. Instead, they dug out the stone they had buried before Dayue's door, took it in their hands, spit on it, and then turned it over and buried it as it was.
Even though Lou Xiaoyi has a calm temperament, he couldn't help but ask: "Second brother, what are you doing?"
Fatty Qian next to him hummed: "This is a change of luck for the next time. There will always be a day when Xianyu turns around!"
...The group of people felt a little more relaxed. After making an appointment, they dispersed. Lou Xiaoyi and Ping An also slowly rode back home.
Ping An couldn't help but asked, "My dear husband, what did you do at the gate of Dayue? You seem to be happy again?"
Lou Xiaoyi smiled and said: "They think they can turn over the stone next time, so they are very happy, but the banker is also very happy!"
Ping An was puzzled, "Why is the banker happy too?"
Lou Xiaoyi said: "Of course the banker is happy, because it means you can eat the other side next time!"
