Only Yan Jiexi sensed that something was amiss; she stared pitifully at the final slip of paper with her large eyes. Subconsciously, she looked toward her third brother, and seeing no reaction from him, her heart sank. By all accounts, the bids should have been revealed by now. If Yan Jiekuang had lost, he would surely show a look of disappointment or even fly into a rage on the spot. Yet he remained calm and composed, which could only mean he held the winning hand.
The Second Uncle was also eager to know the final result. He snatched the slip from Yan Jiekuang and quickly unfolded it. However, the scene that followed felt familiar—his face reflected not only shock but confusion.
"Eighty-one yuan!"
Chapter 148