Zhang Bin blocked Feng Banmei and said impatiently, "Why are you so afraid of him?"

Feng Banmei was unable to utter a word, but she trembled uncontrollably.

Lv Yuze, however, sneered. "She's my woman. What right do you have to interfere, Zhang Bin?"

He had originally supported Feng Banmei because they had signed a contract. Therefore, according to their agreement, Feng Banmei was to be his mistress for three years. Of course, that was just a verbal agreement. The real contract wasn't written so clearly, but it was enough to hold Feng Banmei's life in his hands. At the very least, for the next three years, Feng Banmei would be held firmly in Lv Yuze's grasp.

"Your woman? Are you married?" Zhang Bin asked with contempt.

"She is an artist under my banner. The penalty for breach of contract isn't much, just 10 billion USD," Lv Yuze said with a sneer. "According to the contract, she is not allowed to have private contact with other entertainment companies for three years. So, she has already violated our agreement."

As he spoke, he stared intensely at Feng Banmei and barked, "Kneel! Didn't you hear me?"

He wanted to make an example of her right here—to torture and humiliate Feng Banmei. The other artists would be terrified and flee immediately. Most of them had contracts with Lv Yuze's Baoyu Entertainment Limited, and the penalties for breach of contract were also no small sums. He had thoroughly ruined the banquet.

THUD. Feng Banmei started to kneel.

However, to her surprise, her knees wouldn't bend, as if something was blocking them. This was, of course, because Zhang Bin was using his Telekinetic Ability to stop her. How could he possibly let her kneel? How could he let his opponent's scheme succeed?

A look of mockery appeared on Zhang Bin's face. He looked at Lv Yuze as if he were an idiot and said coldly, "Tonight is just a banquet. Is there a clause in your artists' contracts that forbids them from attending banquets?"

"There is no such clause," Lv Yuze said indifferently. "However, I want to make one thing clear. All artists who have a contract with Baoyu Company can leave now, and I will overlook this. Otherwise, you'll suffer the consequences."

The many artists exchanged panic-stricken glances. Even those who didn't have contracts turned pale. In that moment, they truly understood how terrifying Lv Yuze could be. If Zhang Bin's entertainment company couldn't sign any artists, it would never get off the ground.

"Ladies and gentlemen, there's no need to worry," Zhang Bin said proudly, without a hint of panic. "If you really want to switch companies, King of Gamblers Entertainment Co., Ltd. will cover the breach of contract fees. Our company may lack a lot of things, but money isn't one of them."

"The penalty is a terrifying, astronomical figure that your company may not be able to afford. How about we make a bet? You're the world's King of Gamblers. Surely you're not afraid to gamble with me?" Lv Yuze said with a sinister grin.

This was a powerful challenge. After all, Zhang Bin was the genuine King of Gamblers. It would look bad if he refused to gamble with Lv Yuze.

"A gamble? Who is my senior afraid of?" Ma Rufei said coldly. "Who do you think you are? What right do you have to gamble with my senior?"

"I'm a nobody in the gambling world. Is the King of Gamblers afraid to accept a challenge from a nobody?" Lv Yuze asked disdainfully.

"Idiot, since you're seeking death, I'll grant your wish," Zhang Bin said coldly. "Go on. What's the bet?"

"First, let me reiterate the stakes. The loser must leave the entertainment industry. Their company will be dissolved, and they will be forever barred from entering the film and entertainment business," Lv Yuze said. "As for what we'll bet on, it will naturally be the pursuits of cultured men. I will compete with you in Go, calligraphy, and painting. Best two out of three."

He already knew Zhang Bin's Zither Skills were incredible, so he didn't dare challenge him in that.

"The loser leaves the entertainment industry and dissolves their company? What about the signed artists?" A peculiar expression appeared on Zhang Bin's face.

"The signed artists will naturally be transferred to the victor, free of charge," Lv Yuze said with a malevolent smile. "So? You're the King of Gamblers. You wouldn't be too scared to bet, would you?"

The guests murmured amongst themselves, their words laced with anger and pity. "My god, he's betting the life and death of the company! Lv Yuze's move is too vicious."

"It's over, it's over. King of Gamblers Entertainment Co., Ltd. is dead in the womb."

"Sigh... Lv Yuze is as cunning and calculating as they say. The godfather truly lives up to his name."

"..."

Many of the guests were fuming. They knew that Lv Yuze was a true prodigy with extraordinary skills in zither, Go, calligraphy, and painting. It would be nearly impossible to find someone in all of China who could surpass him in these four areas. Even Painting Grandmaster Lin Lanting could only beat Lv Yuze in painting; he was inferior in the other three. Zhang Bin was skilled with the zither, but Lv Yuze had excluded it from the bet. With that, Zhang Bin wouldn't stand a chance.

"Don't bet with him." Zhu Danyan and Mi Yiyao rushed over, whispering anxiously into Zhang Bin's ear.

"Don't do it." Ma Rufei and Chen Chaoyue also slowly shook their heads. They didn't think Zhang Bin had any chance of winning. Perhaps his calligraphy was comparable, but as far as they knew, he had never even dabbled in painting or Go.

"Zhang Bin, you are the world's King of Gamblers. If you're too scared to bet, just say it loud and clear. Say, 'I do not dare to bet against Lv Yuze.' I will record your answer and let the entire world know that the so-called King of Gamblers is nothing but a mouse-hearted coward," Lv Yuze said viciously.

The large man standing behind him produced a high-quality camera and began recording.

This move was truly malicious, leaving no room for retreat. All the guests were filled with outrage and frustration. Ma Rufei, Chen Chaoyue, Mi Yiyao, and Zhu Danyan felt a knot of indignation in their chests, racking their brains to help Zhang Bin out of this predicament.

Master Tianlong Zhao Dawei and his companion, however, simply watched with calm smiles, showing no intention of intervening. They knew much about Zhang Bin's true capabilities. He wasn't just the King of Gamblers; he was also the Chairman of Wenwu Pharma. Nearly everyone who had crossed him had met a terrible end. Lv Yuze was formidable, but how could he possibly best Zhang Bin? They naturally wouldn't get involved.

"I'll take the bet," Zhang Bin said, gritting his teeth, putting on the perfect act of a man with his back against the wall.

"Hahaha..." Lv Yuze immediately burst into excited laughter, a victorious expression spreading across his face. He quickly produced two contracts he had prepared in advance and handed them to Zhang Bin to sign, as if afraid he might back out.

Zhang Bin's companions and all the guests wore grim expressions, sighing heavily in their hearts.

King of Gamblers Entertainment Co., Ltd. was truly dead in the womb.

Heavenly Queen Zhu Danyan, in particular, was terrified, a look of despair on her face. She had just signed with King of Gamblers Entertainment Co., Ltd., becoming one of its artists. If Zhang Bin lost, wouldn't she fall into Lv Yuze's hands? What good could possibly come of that?

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