Chapter 1282: Chapter 1282: Running Into a Wall

Li Chenggui engaged in small talk with the Gambling God while Ling Xue accompanied them.

Li Chenggui knew that the Gambling God wouldn’t visit without a purpose. He wasn’t sure of the specifics, and he couldn’t possibly ask the Gambling God directly. He could only wait for the Gambling God to bring it up.

"Patriarch Li, besides visiting, there’s something I need your help with. I hope you can lend a helping hand and not stand by idly." The Gambling God requested.

Since he was asking for help, he naturally needed to have the demeanor of someone making a request; acting high and mighty wouldn’t do.

"What is it? Feel free to say." Li Chenggui responded generously, "As long as it’s something I can do, I won’t refuse."

He genuinely intended to help so that the Gambling God would owe him a favor, which was quite valuable.

"I thank Patriarch Li for his great kindness in advance." The Gambling God expressed his gratitude, then explained, "While in Zhuhai City, I had some conflicts with Mr. Ye and President Chu. I hope Patriarch Li can intercede and visit them on my behalf."

Li Chenggui’s expression immediately turned serious. This favor was not easy to ask for. Other matters could be discussed, but when it involved Mr. Ye and President Chu, he had to be particularly cautious.

"To be frank with you, Gambling God, I’d love to help, but I’m powerless in this situation. Mr. Ye and President Chu cherish their privacy and dislike unexpected visits. Even if I went to visit, I wouldn’t get to see them, neither can I." Li Chenggui said half-truthfully.

He really didn’t want to get involved in this matter. Even though the Gambling God’s favor was tempting, he didn’t dare to take the risk of gambling on it.

Compared to the value of the Gambling God’s favor, if Mr. Ye and President Chu were displeased, the consequences would be unbearable.

He was qualified to visit Mr. Ye and President Chu, but this opportunity couldn’t be misused.

When it came to the grievances between the Gambling God and Mr. Ye and President Chu, he wouldn’t meddle, not even over his dead body.

"Please, Patriarch Li, you have to help me this time." The Gambling God bowed and sincerely asked.

"Gambling God, to be honest, I want to help, but I don’t dare to." Li Chenggui said very seriously, "You know too, the Li Family is affiliated with the Chu Group. All of the Li Family’s conduct relies on the Chu Group’s influence, especially with Mr. Ye and President Chu in Zhuhai City where there’s significant danger. Despite it being a close escape, it was Mr. Ye’s extraordinary skills that led to that outcome. Otherwise, lives would have been at risk. Faced with such enmity, I truly cannot help; I cannot risk assisting. I hope you understand."

Truth be told, Li Chenggui felt quite proud inside. Previously, the business circles ridiculed the Li Family as spineless, becoming a subsidiary of the Chu Group. Now, that awkward situation had changed; the Li Family was a family many wanted to curry favor with. The reason was simple; there were very few families like the Li Family that were so closely allied with the Chu Group.

"Patriarch Li, please think of a way. Whether it works or not, I will never forget your great kindness and virtue." The Gambling God continued to lower himself and requested.

"Gambling God, please don’t make it difficult for me. My situation is also awkward. Honestly, I dare not take this risk." Li Chenggui earnestly said, "For other matters, maybe it’s easier to talk, but for this, I really dare not."

"Patriarch Li, can’t you take a risk just once?" The Gambling God earnestly said, "Whether it helps or not, the great favor of the Li Family will not be forgotten."

"Gambling God, I ask you not to make things difficult for me." After a brief hesitation, Li Chenggui firmly said, "Who you should plead with is the Zhao Family, it’s likely only the Zhao Family that can help you. Mr. Ye and President Chu have a particularly close relationship with the Zhao Family."

This was no secret. The Zhao Family connected with Mr. Ye and President Chu through Zhao Hai as an intermediary.

The Zhao Family and the Chu Group stumbled upon this connection by chance, sparking much envy from others.

"Zhao Family? Which Zhao Family?" The Gambling God asked, puzzled, "Among the five great families in the Northwest, there’s no Zhao Family?"

"Zhao Feipeng, the Zhao Family." Li Chenggui gave a slight reminder.

"Oh!" The Gambling God pondered momentarily, then said to Li Chenggui, "The Zhao Family is really influential?"

"More so than the five great families of the Northwest combined. If the Zhao Family is willing to help, they certainly can assist you." Li Chenggui confidently said, "My Li Family is powerless, but my recommendation of the Zhao Family is indeed your prime choice."

"Then thank you, Patriarch Li. I won’t disturb you further; your favor will be repaid later." The Gambling God earnestly said.

"Gambling God, take care. I’ll see you off."

"Patriarch Li, please stay."

The Gambling God and Ling Xue left by car, with the Gambling God’s expression looking very grim. He pondered, given his status and position, seeking help should’ve been more straightforward. His favor was considerable, yet Li Chenggui didn’t take it seriously.

The Gambling God naturally understood that if Li Chenggui were to help, it would certainly work. However, Li Chenggui didn’t dare take the gamble for fear that Mr. Ye and President Chu would assign blame, which left him hamstrung, unable to extend a helping hand.

Asking for help felt truly unpleasant. He had put aside his dignity to ask, yet it resulted in such an outcome.

"Master, it’s better to rely on oneself than others. I’m familiar with the Zhao Family; no need to visit anyone else to plead. I can go; I know Jian Tao, who is married into the Zhao Family. With me stepping in, it’s worth two people." Ling Xue confidently offered.

She had known Jian Tao for many years, having been close friends and dorm mates in university, and they remained best friends even now.

"What do you know? This Zhao Family has nothing to do with the Chu Group. Li Chenggui’s suggestion to seek the Zhao Family seems unreliable to me." The Gambling God said with a bitter smile, "Even if the Zhao Family proves reliable, just because you know someone married into the Zhao Family, does that mean you can be influential? It’s merely a marriage tie; in the Zhao Family, how influential can a woman be? What help can she provide for us? Even Li Chenggui hesitated to assist, and you want to rely on that whimsical friend of yours? Be careful not to implicate your friend."

Ling Xue was unwilling to hear her master describe her friend as whimsical, though she didn’t argue back. However, the possibility of involving Jian Tao was significant. To avoid putting Jian Tao in a difficult position, she decided not to approach Jian Tao. Furthermore, Jian Tao’s current situation was not ideal, making it even more unwise to trouble her.

"Master, I’ve told you before, Ye Fan and Mengyao aren’t petty-minded people. Why don’t you believe it?" Ling Xue raised her voice.

"The world is complicated. What do you know?" The Gambling God said meaningfully, "If someone wanted to kill you and you survived, wouldn’t you harbor resentment against the assailant? Wouldn’t you want revenge?"

"This?" Ling Xue’s face fell into a sorrowful expression, rendered speechless.