Summit Farmer
Chapter 1559 - 1558: Won Money_1

Chapter 1559: Chapter 1558: Won Money_1

"James Lee, can you look after Peter for me? It’s his first time here, give him some extra attention. Why don’t you start a table?" Henry Ford said to the contractor Daniel Lee.

Peter Brown was familiar with this contractor who often went out with Henry Ford. He had the most construction projects on his hands and had made quite a sum of money.

Daniel Lee was a hefty fellow, and upon hearing Henry Ford’s words, he beamed at Peter Brown and said, "Director Wang, I’ve already set up the table; we’ve just been waiting for you."

Peter Brown quickly replied, "Mr. Martin, I’m just a worker; please don’t call me that."

With a big laugh, Daniel Lee said, "Sooner or later, sooner or later, ha-ha."

He then led Peter Brown into the next room.

Upon entering, Peter Brown saw that everyone there was from Daniel Lee’s crew.

Besides Daniel Lee, there was also a seductive woman from his team who had often been to the branch office to handle affairs. Peter Brown knew her name was Charlotte Johnson. At a glance, today she was wearing a mini skirt, with black stockings on her legs that made them look very slender.

The other two were also the regulars accompanying Daniel Lee in his errands.

"Director Wang, come, take a seat and play a few rounds."

"Mr. Martin, I’ve been sent here by the boss; I think I should stick by his side, right?"

"You heard what Edward Ford said, I’m to take good care of you. Sit down, it’s fine, we’ll play a few rounds and then have lunch."

At this point, Peter Brown started to hesitate; he only had a few tens of yuan on him, and he really didn’t dare to gamble in Mahjong.

As if sensing Peter Brown’s thoughts, Daniel Lee pulled him down to take a seat and then opened the table’s money compartment, saying, "Let’s play small today, 3,000 yuan each. Win, and you pocket it; lose, and we’re done."

Looking at the stack of money, Peter Brown felt a surge of excitement. He had heard of such disguised bribery through Mahjong before but had never experienced it firsthand.

After hesitating for a moment, many thoughts raced through Peter Brown’s mind. He understood that Henry Ford was pulling him into his circle today. It might only be 3,000 yuan, but it was a test; if he didn’t go along, he could forget about receiving any special attention from Ford in the future.

With various thoughts flickering through his mind, Peter Brown stopped dwelling on the matter. When you’re in Riverside World, sometimes you just have to go with it.

Daniel Lee was also observing Peter Brown at this time. From Henry Ford’s attitude, he knew that Ford cared greatly for Peter Brown and today wanted to use Daniel Lee to hand some money to Peter Brown. Lee couldn’t figure out how Peter Brown had managed to earn Ford’s favor. However, he knew that today he had to make sure the money ended up with Brown.

Seeing that Peter Brown had taken a seat, Daniel Lee also sat down and said, "Alright, the rule is that as soon as one person loses everything, the game ends. Let’s see who can take the money home, ha-ha."

"I’ll help Director Wang," Charlotte Johnson said with a laugh as she sat down behind Peter Brown.

A waft of her perfume hit him, and when Peter Brown turned to look at Charlotte Johnson, he saw her revealing a lot of her snowy-white chest, a sight so alluring it brought forth ideas at first glance.

After a quick look, Peter Brown genuinely wasn’t very interested.

Peter Brown had seen plenty of Mahjong games back in his village and had played a few times himself, though he was only average at best.

Since the 3,000 yuan wasn’t his, losing it to them didn’t matter, so Peter Brown relaxed and started playing.

Charlotte Johnson was a lively woman, chatting away and turning up the atmosphere, with everyone even occasionally telling some risqué jokes.

Half an hour passed, and Peter Brown noticed a trend: he was losing less and winning more. Under Charlotte Johnson’s guidance, it was as if he had divine help, quickly winning a significant amount of money.

"How about that? I’m awesome, right? Under my guidance, Director Wang really scored several big hands!" Charlotte Johnson exclaimed excitedly after Peter Brown won another round.

Daniel Lee snorted and said, "Why are your arms stretching out? Do you do that whenever you see a handsome guy?"

"Yeah, yeah, Charlotte Johnson, you can’t just forsake your friends for good looks!"

The people on both teams were laughing and cussing.

"Director Wang is just too handsome, I have to help him, and it ticks you guys off," said Charlotte Johnson with a laugh and mock anger.

Peter Brown, sitting there, had a clear understanding in his heart. It had nothing to do with his own skill, it was the fact that Charlotte Johnson was secretly signaling her team to play their hands in a way that probably ended up dismantling good sets to let him win.

What could he do?

Peter could only shake his head in secret. Families were set on giving him money, and he could not refuse it even if he wanted to.

Thinking about how he now had to stick close to Henry Ford, he decided it was better to take a generous sum rather than a small one.

With this in mind, Peter played even more casually, occasionally asking Charlotte for advice as if she truly were an expert.

"Director Wang, Edward Ford thinks very highly of you!" Charlotte said casually, after assisting Peter with a play.

Peter could tell Daniel Lee was very intent on listening.

"Yes, Edward Ford is a great leader," he replied casually.

"I’ve heard Edward Ford is planning to promote you, is that true?" asked one of the young people playing cards.

"I’m just a temporary worker, how would I know anything about that?" Peter wouldn’t admit to something like that.

At that moment, Daniel Lee said, "It doesn’t matter whether you’re temporary or permanent. With just one word from a leader, a temporary worker can become a permanent one. It’s not a government agency. Director Wang, with Edward Ford’s attention on you, a promotion is only a matter of time, so please take care of us when that happens."

"Look at what you’re saying. I’ve heard that you have a solid relationship with our boss, Edward Ford. There’s no need for me to take care of you. I’m the one who needs to ask Mr. Martin here for more care," Peter responded.

"Don’t call me Mr. Martin, that’s too formal. I’m older than you, so just call me James Lee or Corbin."

"Alright, then I’ll call you Corbin. I will still ask for your care in the future," Peter said.

As they chatted, Daniel Lee played a card that turned out to be just the right one for Peter’s "seven pairs," and when Peter won again, Daniel Lee cursed with a laugh, "Today’s luck is just rotten!"

Charlotte then laughed and said, "Everyone says when a newcomer arrives, the newcomer usually wins."

Daniel Lee laughed and added, "That seems to be the case. Brother Wang, you’ve got some great luck. With this kind of fortune, you’ll get promoted in no time."

He naturally switched from calling him Director Wang to Brother Wang, and their relationship seemed to become closer.

"Damn, I’m cleaned out!" complained a young player after his loss to Peter.

"My luck’s too bad, I only have a hundred left!" sighed another.

When Daniel Lee looked at his own money, he shook his head and laughed, "Three-to-One, it all went to Brother Wang. I have to admit, when it comes to cards, it’s all about luck."

"That’s enough for today," he announced.

Peter said, "This money..."

"Respect me enough to keep it, that’s the rule. Don’t say another word," James Lee waved his hand dismissively.

Peter knew if he didn’t accept the money today, Henry Ford wouldn’t really integrate him into the group, so he simply accepted it.

Then James Lee laughed and said, "That’s more like it!"