novelraw Chapter 1178: Changing Fate
Chapter 1178: Changing Fate
Gu Li froze for a moment: "Boss, what are you planning to do?"
"I plan to have a gambling match with Han Chang, with each side betting one billion US dollars!" Ling Feng said with a grin.
"Hiss!"
Gu Li drew a sharp breath and then exclaimed, "That much money? For what reason?"
"I’ll explain later. I’m heading to Ling Corporation Tower shortly. Let’s talk face-to-face!"
Ling Feng said this and hung up the phone. Then he turned to Tang Xiaoqian and said, "Sister Qian, I have some business to take care of. Could you watch over things here for now?"
"Go ahead, don’t worry. The distillery has dedicated staff; I don’t need to oversee it personally," Tang Xiaoqian replied.
"Alright, I’ll come back and find you later!"
Ling Feng said with a nod, bid farewell to Tang Wansheng, and turned to leave.
Watching his figure disappear in the distance, the old man sighed, "This Ling Feng is truly a remarkable individual!"
"Indeed, more and more..."
Tang Xiaoqian murmured to herself, but suddenly realized Tang Wansheng was still present. She immediately shut her mouth and said no more.
However, Tang Wansheng still picked up on the trace of affection in her tone. He didn’t address it, merely turned and walked away.
Ling Feng teleported to Ling Corporation Tower and went straight upstairs to find Mo Jiaolan.
"Perfect timing—I was just about to call you!" Mo Jiaolan said with a smile.
"So? Did you spot any loopholes in the contract?" Ling Feng asked.
"The other party is quite the expert. The contract is airtight. It’s clear they know about your special abilities, which is why there are so many clauses designed primarily to safeguard their interests," Mo Jiaolan explained.
"What do you think? Should I gamble?" Ling Feng asked.
Mo Jiaolan glanced at him, "If I tell you not to, will you actually stop?"
"Eh, I haven’t made a decision yet. I’m tempted by the size of that billion-dollar pot; just the thought of not seizing it makes me itch," Ling Feng said wryly.
"If you’re itching, then you’ve fallen into their trap. One billion dollars is no small sum for us!" Mo Jiaolan responded.
Ling Feng nodded, "I’ve just learned from Gu Li that Han Chang is backed by the Li Family."
"Really?"
Upon hearing this, Mo Jiaolan immediately said, "The smell of conspiracy just got stronger. Clearly, the Li Family is trying to crush you economically!"
"Exactly. They’ve obviously investigated me and Ling Corporation and know our current condition!"
Ling Feng squinted his eyes and sneered, "A cunning ploy to strike at the root, indeed. If I lose, Ling Corporation might truly collapse, wouldn’t it?"
"It wouldn’t be that extreme. But with our existing financial shortage and such a massive debt, you and I would experience considerable hardship in the short term," Mo Jiaolan replied.
Ling Feng nodded again, "Alright, but don’t worry—I won’t lose!"
Then, looking at Mo Jiaolan, he said, "Suddenly, I feel like raising the stakes!"
"Huh?"
Mo Jiaolan was dumbfounded, staring at him in disbelief: "What did you just say?"
"They dug a pit for me, but now they’re standing on the edge of it themselves. I want to see who’ll fall in when the time comes!" Ling Feng said mischievously.
"Uh..."
Mo Jiaolan was speechless.
She then fixed her gaze on Ling Feng and said, "The Li Family knows you’ve got extraordinary tricks up your sleeve. They must have contingency plans. How can you be certain you’ll win?"
"I can’t guarantee anything—that’s why I’m willing to take the risk!"
Ling Feng smiled and added, "I’ll first go find Yang Guang later and have her read my fortune!"
"..."
Mo Jiaolan was speechless yet again.
But knowing Yang Guang’s prowess, she nodded in agreement, "Alright. In the meantime, I’ll brainstorm ways to gather funds."
"No need—I already know who to approach for that!"
Ling Feng chuckled and patted her shoulder, "I can’t leave all the worrying to you. I’ll handle the financial side. Just wait for a big deposit to hit our company account!"
"Who are you planning to approach?" Mo Jiaolan asked.
"Mr. Du—I believe borrowing tens of billions of dollars from him shouldn’t be a problem," Ling Feng replied.
"Fair enough. If you lose, I doubt he’d bat an eye over that kind of money."
Upon hearing Ling Feng intended to ask Du Hao, Mo Jiaolan immediately felt more at ease.
With An Xue in the picture, Ling Feng had a son-in-law relationship with Du Hao. Considering the might of Du Hao’s family, tens of billions of dollars truly wasn’t an issue!
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At Nine Heavens, Ling Feng found Yang Guang and directly asked, "Look at my face—do I have a streak of good luck when it comes to gambling lately?"
"No. Actually, your face looks dark; it seems you’re headed for a major streak of bad luck!" Yang Guang, sitting on the grass, said indifferently.
"Uh..."
Ling Feng was rendered speechless. He sat down beside her and said seriously, "I’m talking about something significant here—this affects a huge sum of money!"
"I’m serious too! Your face really does look dark—it’s a sign of looming misfortune, probably tied to some decision you’re about to make!" Yang Guang replied earnestly.
"Alright!"
Ling Feng immediately understood. Accepting Han Chang’s gambling challenge could very likely mean losing. Without hesitation, he said, "In that case, I won’t do it—luck clearly isn’t on my side."
Just as he was about to get up, Yang Guang glanced at him and said, "Not necessarily. In gambling, if you lack skill, you can still rely on luck to beat your opponent!"
"Hmm?"
Ling Feng paused in confusion and fixed his gaze on her: "What do you mean?"
"Shift your luck. If you can’t win using your own ability, you can still let luck overpower the other side!" Yang Guang explained.
"How do I shift it?" Ling Feng asked eagerly.
Yang Guang grinned wickedly. Her small twin pigtails bobbed slightly, giving off a mischievous vibe.
Ling Feng sighed dramatically, "Tell me what you want in return—stop teasing me!"
"I just want you to fulfill the promise you made back in the Capital City after you win!" Yang Guang replied.
"No problem. One billion, right? I’ll give it to you!" Ling Feng quickly agreed.
But Yang Guang smirked mischievously, "Nope—I’ve changed my mind. Now I want two billion!"
"Fine!"
Ling Feng gritted his teeth, glaring at her, "But there’s a condition: your method must work. If I lose, I’ll come back and spank you!"
"Hmph, I’m not scared!"
Yang Guang rolled her eyes at him and stopped beating around the bush. She said seriously, "Actually, the method is simple—just bring Sister Ling Long with you!"
"Huh? How does that work?" Ling Feng asked in amazement.
"I’ve analyzed her face. Ling Long’s unique constitution and destiny are exceptionally luck-enhancing for her partner. As long as she’s by your side, it’ll be nearly impossible for you to lose!" Yang Guang replied.
"Is that even possible?"
Ling Feng exclaimed in delight and immediately stood up.
"Yep. So now I’ve told you the method—if it works out, you may want to consider making her your wife before gambling for money with others!" Yang Guang said casually.