Chapter 371 - Im a good boy (1/2)
”Lame, I pass!”
”I think you should hear about it. I'm sure it will interest you.” Old man Zhang grinned and wasn't a bit annoyed with Riggs' instant refusal. He expected this response from him and he would be suspicious if Riggs accepted his offer that instant.
”You know, events and anything similar of the sort like those fancy parties never interests me. It's boring.” Riggs remained adamant and justified his side of the story.
”It might seem like that on the surface but… the event we're going is more than that.” Old man Zhang grinned. Upon hearing this, Riggs raised his brows in interest.
'Now, he's talking.' He thought inwardly as he showed his interest with old man Zhang's words. Surely, his little gamble by how he should act towards this old man was effective as he revealed his true intention and real color -- unfiltered which made Riggs see more of his wickedness and his never-ending greed.
”It's much interesting than gambling?”
”It is gambling but with a twist. Also, I wanted to invite you to another round of game after two weeks and four days.” Old man Zhang proposed. Observing Riggs's expression, he could tell that it piqued the man's interest. Indeed, only these types of things could interest these weird good for nothing lad. If only he never witnessed how good he was at gambling, old man Zhang wouldn't even bother himself coming all the way there to persuade him to play in his stead.
”Eh? I see you're the type of person who likes this kind of stuff. So, what is this sketchy gambling with a twist you're talking about?”
”Well, in twelve hours, there is this charity event but, it's actually an event for prospective players for the grand event two weeks from now. As for me who's spot was secured, I need to bring my player to play in my stead.” Old man Zhang briefly explicated leaving the important details behind. He pondered so much about it if he would inform Riggs about the game of life, alas, being uncertain if Riggs could stomach something like that, he would rather not tell him for now.
”You mean later, a selection of some gambling event facade behind a goody-two-shoes charity event is what you, and I, will attend. And since you got your seat secured, I only needed to show up for some kind of validation? That sounds sketchy.” Riggs nodded in understanding as if he was trying to process the news he already knew about. He added after a pause,
”What do you mean to play in your stead? Why would I?”