Chapter 27: Chrysanthemum Nearly Ruined
Ah Jie claimed that his technique belonged to the "Flower-Shifting Hand," a method of swapping prepared cards for the originals—a classic sleight of hand. Hearing him speak with such fluency, I initially thought I had encountered a master. However, Ah Jie admitted that he had merely picked up the jargon from another gambler; he only knew two tricks himself. Aside from the Flower-Shifting Hand, he knew another called "The Strip-Mouth Technique."
"The Flower-Shifting Hand looks simple, but it takes a long time to master before you can actually use it in a game, and the risk of getting caught is very high. The Strip-Mouth Technique is much simpler. I’ve won too much from the Madam lately, and they’ve been keeping a very close eye on me. It’s time to pull out, but I’m planning to hit them two more times before I go. Are you interested in joining me?" Ah Jie asked.
"I am, but I..."
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