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Chapter 2: The bamboo willow green

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Tang Xuan thought he could be considered a person who could endure hardships, but it was not a pleasant thing to let him sleep in the uninhabited mountains and forests without bathing or changing clothes for three consecutive days.

What's worse is that he must be alert to the Liu family who appears at any time. You must know that he has entered the Qianzhuzhuang forbidden area now, and the Liu family can directly take his life without saying hello.

This Qianzhu Village has many bamboo plants, so it is named because of the thousands of words "Moon Seal Bamboo"

Qianzhuzhuang is no longer a sect in the world, but it is still Liu Chao's father, the family foundation of Liu Chang, the general of the dynasty.

Liu Chang was also a man from the world before. He made some famous names when he was young. However, there are so many masters in the world like crucian carp and carpals crossing the river. There are very few who have made a name for themselves.

Liu Chang saw it carefully and joined the army. At that time, the borders that several foreign tribes in the north were being mixed up were not peaceful. Liu Chang had no great achievements in the world, but he actually shone brightly in the marching and war. In more than 20 years, he had been appointed as the second-rank general of the army. Not only was he very prestige in the army, but he was also respectful in the hearts of the foreign tribes in the northern border.

Before Tang Xuan came, he knew that the person was hiding in the forest behind Qianzhuzhuang, and that would definitely be near the water source.

Wild beasts are everywhere here, and if you have a little brain, you should know that it is not only close to the water source, but also a safe place. This narrows the scope of searching, and Tang Xuan believes that it is not difficult to do it.

The trouble is that there is more than one source of Qianzhu Mountain and water, but his luck is obviously not very good. The few places he found only traces of garrison but has not seen anyone for a long time. After coming here, there have been many birds and beasts, but no one has seen.

Tang Xuan stopped at a cliff, wiped the sweat from her forehead and looked around.

I thought I had reached the end, but I didn't expect to get close to me but found a hidden path that turned into a forest

He turned around and walked a few steps before he heard the slow sound of water. Tang Xuan walked out of the forest in search of the sound. Suddenly, a pool of water appeared on the left, and the clear and fine stones rolled up and exposed to the water surface. Under the sunlight, it looked like white pearls.

The tall bamboos around them are covered and entangled, uneven, forming thick green shades, the birds are singing among the swaying trees, and the scenery is extremely beautiful.

Not only that, there was a woman lying on a huge stone in the distance

The sunlight shines through the interlaced branches and leaves of the treetops and leaves, making her skin coated with a light layer of light

Tang Xuan hid her footsteps, first checking her clothes not far away, and then observing the woman with an indifferent attitude

It was obvious that she had just soaked in the pond water, her hair was dripping and flowing to her waist, and she looked like a dark waterfall under the sun.

From his perspective, she couldn't see the appearance of this woman, but she had delicate curves and slender and soft limbs, especially a dark red fire-shaped mark on her right shoulder. At first glance, she might think it was a scar, but he knew that it was unique to the Liu family's direct descendants, the result of practicing the flame sand palm.

Tang Xuan didn't feel that cruel and restrained temperament from her, which made him feel a little relieved. He had no choice but to hurt women unless he was forced to do so.

Tang Xuan walked slowly to her

The sudden shadow covered Qingqing's face, causing her to wake up instantly

She tried hard to breathe smoothly, and her posture was not obvious. She just glanced carefully at the intruder from under her thick eyelashes.

A terrible man in front of him, his legs slightly spread out, his black outfit was tall and strong

She suddenly looked up, and what caught her eye was a angular face, square and sharp facial features, and her chin was covered with sluts.

Above the black eyes were two thick black eyebrows, and cold eyes flashed in the slightly narrowed eyes. They were neither alert nor surprised, and were calm and composed.

The slender fingers wearing gloves were almost powerless, and they just casually played with her head hairpin, but the whole person exuded a dangerous aura

This bearded face is not from Qianzhuzhuang, nor does it look like a visitor

Qingqing's stomach was knotted and she couldn't help feeling numb from the back of her neck, but she forced herself not to panic, don't

As soon as the girl in front of him looked up, Tang Xuan was sure that he had found the person he was looking for. Qingqing looked very similar to Liu Chao but was very feminine.

The sunlight illuminates her face, her thin red lips pursed, innocently with a little charm, her curved and curled eyelashes made a few silhouettes on her face, she saw greetings and fear in her clear eyes, her expression was first nervous and then relaxed a little, and then she showed a calm expectation.

He guessed that he should introduce himself politely, but he opened his mouth with another tone

You know no one here hears your screaming. Tang Xuan said coldly: If you call, I will kill you directly

Qingqing didn't look scared, but was extremely calm, and seemed to find it slightly interesting, and a thin black eyebrows raised.

If no one hears it, what are you worried about?

Her voice was soft and hoarse, touching a certain point deep in Tang Xuan's heart, and the cool fragrance emitted from her body drifted into his nose, teasing him, making him feel a little restless

Tang Xuan warned himself to be careful, if there is something happening between men and women, if you are playing with fire, you will become cocoons if you are not careful.

If you are fascinated by a woman, you will be in danger

Screaming will stimulate my nerves, don't do that

Qingqing suspected that the Shuzhong accent that was faintly exposed on this bearded face might be a fool, and deliberately misleading others to judge him, just like his seemingly lazy movements, but there was no slackness or slowness in his black eyes, and his strong body radiated a warning breath.

The two of them met with each other, staring at each other without letting each other

Qingqing calmed her face and held her hands tightly, hoping to show a firm and authoritative look

She said seriously: You are in the wrong place. This is the forbidden area of ​​Qianzhuzhuang, and it is not allowed to step outsiders.

I don't think so, let's go. Tang Xuan stretched out a hand to signal her to get up

Qingqing slowly lifted her body as gracefully as possible and walked towards the clothes not far away.

Even if she doesn't have any inch of her body, she tries to make herself look calm and composed.

Carefully put on one piece of clothing, she raised her elbow and began to tidy up her hair

Qingqing looked at Tang Xuan, her meaning was very clear, she returned the hairpin to me

However, Tang Xuan ignored it and just put his head hairpin into a skin bag on the outside of his thigh

Qingqing stood quietly, staring at his expression intently, hoping to see what he was thinking.

But she could not see anything, except for her eyes wandering around her, the intruder's face had not touched a trace of muscle.

Tang Xuan's eyes slowly wandered around her towering peaks, then slowly went down, drifting until her slender legs moved back

She was a petite woman, looking at him as if he was an unusual species

Although a little embarrassed, I still try to maintain a graceful demeanor and calmness, which usually requires men to maintain good behavior

Tang Xuan really wants to know how she will keep her calm in the next few hours.

He took a step forward, suddenly approaching her very much, and became even more dangerous.

Qingqing couldn't help but take a step back

Tang Xuan's eyes locked her tightly, and there was an evil smile on her lips, as if she felt it was interesting

Qingqing looked at the burly man who blocked the sun. She had to raise her head slightly to see the expression on his face.

This made her feel even worse, and her lower abdomen became even more convulsive, and her fear slowly rose.

She was thinking about how fast she could use to rush to the other side of the pond. She knew the back mountain as long as she could open some distance, Qingqing was confident of escaping this dangerous bearded face

Tang Xuan seemed to know Qingqing's fluctuating expression and thoughts as if she was a clue.

He shook his head and glanced at her

You are not as fast as I can, so I will give up the idea of ​​running away as soon as possible

I'm not afraid of you, although I was told the main thing, Qingqing still looked provocative, and once again pushed her scattered hair behind her ears, and said to him seriously: You know, you've found the wrong person.

Not afraid? Tang Xuan looked at her coldly for a long time and continued to approach her, one step after another until she reached out to hold her arm

Once again, I don't think so, let's go, Miss Liu

Qingqing immediately broke free from his hand, struggled for a long time, and walked out of the Pearl Lake along the sheep intestine path.

Who are you? Emei? Tangmen? Mujiange? How did you find this place? Qingqing asked while walking, but after waiting for a while, she didn't see the beard and face whispered. She stopped dissatisfiedly and turned to look at him. A few days ago, Mujiange sent someone to ask Uncle Wu to send him away. The Liu family had long stopped doing business in the martial arts world, and the entanglement between your sects had nothing to do with us.

The head of Emei has some friendship with the owner of the manor, but Taoist Qingxin hasn't been to Qianzhuzhuang for a long time. Did he send you here? If you have something to do, you should just look for the owner of the manor. He is not here now, and you are waiting to receive additional rewards. If you are anxious, you should go there to find him, otherwise I can't think of what are you looking for me for?

As soon as the last word finished, Qingqing quickly stretched out her hand to her beard's face and legs like lightning. The power that had already accumulated in her body burst out in an instant.

She saw him put his head hairpin in the skin, and in order not to attract attention, her eyes no longer fell on it.

Qingqing only needs a glance to know that his chances of winning are very low, but with Piaoxue, he can at least compete.

She moved very quickly, and she touched the hairpin accurately. As soon as she tightened her hand, she quickly stepped back and tried to open the distance between the two. Then she felt her wrist being firmly clamped and fixed on the skin. Then she was thrown on a tree pole, unable to attack, unable to defend herself, or even unable to move.

Tang Xuan's huge body stood one arm away from her, and a hand stuck her neck firmly, squeezed out the air from her lungs, and took away her breathing.

Qingqing could only use his other free hand to hold his wrist tightly, and his heart kept beating in his chest like an iron hammer.

Tang Xuan was relaxed and relaxed, her mouth slightly raised, and she raised a thick eyebrows that seemed to be mocking.

What do you want now?

Let me go, Qingqing said with a breath

Do I look like a fool? Tang Xuan asked slowly

As soon as he exerted his hand, the world in front of Qingqing immediately turned gray and black, and quickly sank in a rotational manner. Just when she thought she was about to die, Tang Xuan let go of her hand and let her breathe

Qingqing understood what he wanted to express. Although the ice frozen in her stomach, she still forced herself to squeeze out a smile.

I understand what you mean, can I be obedient? Can I move my hand away? She pretended to be very sincere and sincere and looked at this bearded face

Unfortunately, he didn't even blink his eyelashes and his hands didn't seem to loosen at all.

Tang Xuan saw that she was in a state of trance for a moment. Qingqing was pitiful now, as if she would be hurt by him. He was wondering just now how would such a woman who raised her head and only reached the tip of his nose resist and how would she get rid of him and escape from him.

Tang Xuan thought for a moment and asked: Are you here alone?

Qingqing immediately realized that this bearded face must have started to calculate how long it will take for someone to come out to find her, so she quickly used her brain

Of course not! I should go back to practice now. Today is the day when Uncle Wu takes the school to practice swordsmanship, so no one can be absent. Qingqing's tone is quite stable.

She found that she was very good at lying, and was unexpectedly calm when facing danger.

If I didn’t see you, what would Uncle Wu do?

Qingqing breathed a sigh of relief, this question is not difficult to answer. Uncle Wu is the manager of Qianzhuzhuang, and he will definitely be alert soon

My actions are punctual and have never disappeared without reason. In fact, I have never disappeared without Uncle Wu is very careful about my daily life. Qingqing couldn't help but be proud of his calm tone.

Bearded face glanced at her quickly and said lightly: I can believe this

Qingqing felt much better, but she didn't dare to relax.

Let me go, leave Qianzhushan Wu is not a good-tempered person, let alone a place to come or leave.

We have to leave the village first and leave here quickly. I don’t want any trouble. What is your choice?

And she must not leave the house

Where are you going to take me? She searched his eyes carefully for any signs of deception or fraud, although she felt that she would not see anything in the eyes of this person that he did not want her to see

Just follow me, his answer is very rude

What's wrong with you? Qingqing's eyes signaled that there was no one else here

You thought so when you were lying there just now

This accusation obviously angered her, and Qingqing couldn't help but raise her voice. You are the only person I have ever seen in Pearl Lake in my life!

Tang Xuan just hummed softly from her nose, but did not answer the conversation

Qingqing was a little discouraged, and after thinking for a while, she said: OK, I want to report to Uncle Wu first

Tang Xuan shook her head. Uncle Wu can't know, no one can

Qingqing tried her best to keep her expressionless face, but she became more and more angry

This man thrust his head, breaking into her territory without restraint, and showing off his power, and seemed to think that she should be the only way to do so by his order.

This... hero, I want to remind you that you are the one who broke into Qianzhu Villa and came to me at the risk of stepping into the forbidden area. This means that you want to get something from me. If you don’t tell me the reason, don’t let me listen to you. In other words, no matter what I ask me to do, you must be more convincing.

The bearded face looks like he is thinking about his choice

He let go of his hands holding her, stood up to her, staring at her

Miss Liu, you may not like this

He suddenly raised his palm and waved it to her. Qingqing's eyes turned black and suddenly he lost consciousness.

I don't know how long it took, Qingqing smelled a light incense and slowly opened her eyes.

What caught my eye was a luxurious and spacious wing room with beautiful and individual decorations around it

Where is this?

She felt herself lying on a bed, the bed was warm and comfortable, and she was covered with a soft silk quilt, but she didn't know whether to vomit or shout. No choice seemed to make her feel better if she had any choice.

She had to close her eyes again, clenched her lower lip with her teeth, and tried to stop trembling

She didn't know how long she had been in a coma, but the longer she pretended to be in a coma, the more she could find a way to get out of the predicament. Although until now, she still couldn't figure out what kind of predicament she was in

You are already far away from Qianzhuzhuang. A familiar voice came to your ears, and then the quilt was lifted up, and the bearded face sat next to her.

Could this person know the mind reading technique

Qingqing temporarily suppressed her panic and opened her eyes to look at him

I don't know who you think I am or what you're doing to tie me up

Beard face continued to ignore the accusations in Qingqing's tone and said: Don't talk first

but

Shut up! Remember what I said

That's not to shout, Qingqing said, although his voice was weak, he was still very stubborn.

The same goes for the conversation. After saying that, Beard and Face stopped paying attention to her, but turned around and shouted at the door, "Come on!"

Soon, the door was pushed open, and a manager directed several servants to enter in a row. They set up a large wooden barrel, and then someone carried the bucket and filled it with herbs and boiled it. Finally, two maids came in, holding soap beans, towels and clothes stood aside.

Qingqing looked at her posture and felt nervous

As if she felt her uneasiness, her bearded face said: Relax, these people don’t like to be scared, so there will be someone outside to monitor her and don’t let them know that you want to escape at any time, so that you will be safer.

I won't……

You can, you are that kind of person. Your beard and face are relaxed, but Qingqing doesn't like it.

Wash first and then eat, then let's remember that no one in this room is interested in what you say, don't do anything to scare them. It's easy for people outside to kill you

How different are you and them?

Bearded face thought for a while and said: No

A brief silence, Qingqing said: I hate that you always ask me to do this and that

Bearded face curled its lips, touched its chin again, sighing as if it was restraining its smile, so did I

I have to admit that after taking a shower, I changed into clean clothes and filled my stomach with delicious food. Qingqing was in a much better mood.

When bearded face walked into the house again, she was shocked, her eyes swept across his body, and she could hardly recognize the brand new kidnapper.

He changed into a black dress and dressed in a delicate and fiery red Shu embroidered brocade robe. His sleeves and hem were densely embroidered with dark patterns, which outlined his beautiful figure, making him look radiant and radiant.

Not only that, he also combed his hair and repaired his face

A tall bun is tied up above my head, wrapped in a small white jade crown, with long black hair hanging neatly against the ground behind me, her handsome face is profound and clear

Long and dense eyelashes half-hung to cover the bright black eyes, the tall and straight nose bridge looks wild and unrestrained, the thin lips are pursed like a smile, revealing the shallow dent under the chin, emitting a fresh and pleasant smell, sweeping away the fierceness and rudeness of the first meeting

It was not until this moment that Qingqing realized that the person who kidnapped her was a man

Oh, of course she knew he was a man

She didn't misunderstand that he was a tiger, a fish, or a squirrel, she just suddenly noticed his masculine traits

Although he was tall, his body was not as strong as she thought at first, but was strong and long.

Wide shoulders and thick chests are gradually shrinking into narrow waist and hips and long legs

He is elegant and handsome now, and yet still has masculine charm. He looks pleasing to the eye

Qingqing is sure that he is standing in the crowd, and it is guaranteed that he is the focus of his eyes.

She had to turn her eyes away and pretend to turn the oil lamps on the table, hoping to hide a hint of embarrassment in her heart

Qingqing grew up so old and never walked out of Qianzhuzhuang. The people around her were either relatives or servants. They had names, titles but no gender.

Of course, she also knew that these people had their own lives, but they would not treat them as men or women, and Qingqing would not take them to heart. That was natural and natural.

She never noticed whether their eyes were beautiful or not, their eyelashes were thick or not, and their smile was charming or not charming, but the man had it, this man had it.

He walked towards her and said straight to the point: I know Liu Chao

This immediately attracted Qingqing's attention and wondered why he didn't say it clearly at the beginning?

Thinking about it carefully, you can indeed see many similarities between them, especially the exquisite and neat outfit and the casual aura that Qingqing often sees on Liu Chao and other brothers.

My brother is okay?

As far as I know, the last time I saw him, he was very good

Qingqing flips his head, this statement is very strange. As far as you know, it seems that he is not good now.

It seems that what you said is related to my brother? Who are you?

I think it's okay to tell you, he thought for a while and said clearly: You can call me Tang Xuan

Qingqing sneered, Tang Xuan? The name he made up? Since he used this surname, why not give a better name

Tang Xuan was stunned for a moment, give her a strange look, do you know me?

How could I know who you are? But since your surname is Tang, you can't escape those who have the skills of you.

Qingqing vaguely remembers that he once heard Liu Chao mention that there was a friend in the Tang Sect. For some reason, he was swept out of the house. I think it was the person in front of him.

Tang Xuan frowned and glared at her, Qingqing saw that her words had interfered with him

Very good, interfering with him can make her proud, but she also knows that she will accept it when she sees it

OK, Tang Xuan is Tang Xuan

Tang Xuan no longer paid attention to it, but turned it straight to the subject. Mansa now has a very powerful musket in his hand, so powerful that he wants you to leave the house.

Because it flashed through Qingqing's mind like lightning. She waved her palm to Tang Xuan's face without hesitation.

Tang Xuan didn't expect that Qingqing turned against him and hid in the face.

He came to her back without turning his head back and waved his palm. This palm was not only quick but also beautiful, but also had a precise position and eyes behind him.

Qingqing ignored it, endured the pain of the palm, and his hands were hitting closely like raindrops, using all desperate moves, as if he was deliberately dying with Tang Xuan.

On the contrary, Tang Xuan was much more cautious, not completely ignored like her, but soon she saw that the situation was wrong.

He must make sure that the two are unscathed and find ways to solve the difficult situation in front of him.

Tang Xuan cursed in a low voice, swearing that she would not let this happen again

He shouted with a sharp and cruel move, and his hands fists and palms. He took the opportunity to jump and let the two fall to the ground, and then pressed her tightly with his body.

Tang Xuan's hard fingers pinched into her wrist and fixed them to the ground. Her chest was like a hard stone wall pressing against her chest. Qingqing suddenly felt breathless

After a moment she realized that she was the only one who was breathing rapidly, while his breathing was stable and long.

Learning very slowly, right? Tang Xuan whispered in her ear

Maybe he realized that the two were too close, so he hurriedly stepped back from Qingqing before he could speak.

Qingqing took the opportunity to stand up quickly, suddenly with her feet closed, she flipped her somersault and landed five feet away, and ran towards the window.

Tang Xuan immediately rushed up and grabbed her. Qingqing tried to break free, but only made Tang Xuan grab it tighter. Then he wrapped his waist around him and pulled it back. His neck was locked by an iron arm, forcing her to lean her head toward his shoulder.

She wanted to kick him, but she couldn't exert her strength because her waist was snatched.

Not only that, Tang Xuan's whole body's heat, strength and threats brought by her huge size completely enveloped her. Qingqing's mind was blank, and she was left with only instinctive reactions and struggled desperately until she was firmly pressed into her arms by him.

She gritted her teeth and met his angry gaze. The two of them collided. For a while, they were in a stalemate.

Tang Xuan tightly clamped her neck and waist tightly, staring at her red and white face from a high point, her black eyes were watery and fierce gazes

Tang Xuan felt that this girl was very strong for a moment. He raised his thick eyebrows and leaned over and asked: Are you finished? What do you want to do?

This is obvious. Qingqing thought her ribs were either about to break or had already broken.

This will only hurt you

It wouldn't stop me from trying to escape. Ignoring the pain under heavy pressure, she still tried to break away from his clamping and tried to kick his right knee backwards again, but had to admit that she still had no success.

Tang Xuan pushed her to the wall next to her, pressing her legs firmly with one thigh, and continued to use both hands until she stopped struggling in pain.

Finally, Qingqing calmed down and stopped moving, knowing that the contest was declared a failure

Don't you think about what I just said

Qingqing glared at him, I don't want to think too much, I don't have the chance to think too much

A fleeting light appeared in Tang Xuan's black pupils, but this surprise disappeared with anger, and a cold expression reappeared on his face.

I thought you wanted to talk

Qingqing shook her head hard, no need, I know it was the owner of the manor who asked you to rob me down the mountain. My brother was just telling him a message. You turned around and told them that it had nothing to do with me, and I wouldn't help him with anything.

Looking at Qingqing's red face and resentful eyes, Tang Xuan felt the anger on her body surging.

He couldn't help but sigh. Before leaving, Liu Chao reminded him that he should not mention who asked him to come. Qingqing felt a little prejudiced and would not cooperate very well with going down the mountain and leaving the village. It might become very dangerous for this, so he should act neatly and neatly

Tang Xuan secretly scolded Liu Chao for being implicit. If this was just a bit prejudice, he wanted to know what a deep hatred looked like.

He relaxed a little but didn't dare to let her go. He just wondered why Qingqing's stubbornness and resistance were so intense? Isn't your surname Liu?

Obviously Qingqing has heard this question more than once or twice. She bit her lower lip and then said something. I still said the same thing, he let my mother down, why should I fulfill him?

Tang Xuan immediately understood and sighed secretly that things would be so difficult

Is this why you keep silent but don’t call the owner of the house?

Qingqing snorted, Believe me, he even more cares about the owner's title.

Although Qingqing's answer was broken, Tang Xuan realized it

He was familiar with Liu Chao and knew that the Liu family had many descendants. The father of the brother and sister alone had five or six brothers. He was just a legitimate son with a famous family genealogy in the ancestral hall.

Although Liu Chang is a legitimate person, he is not old. Since childhood, he was educated about how to be the right-hand man of Qianzhuzhuang. First, he was grandfather, then his brother.

Although he went out to make a fortune, the more capable he had, the more he wanted something close to him but could not get. Now it seems that it is not a coincidence that Qianzhuzhuang faded out of the world and relied on the court.

Liu Chang's brothers are not weak in their own abilities. They must have used means to win the position. The process will definitely not look good, and Qingqing's mother is probably a victim.

This kind of struggle for power and profit within a large family is too sparse and ordinary, so there is no need to persuade and comfort me.

After resigning to his good words, Tang Xuan quickly recalled Liu Chao's instructions. He did not clearly say how to convince Qingqing to obey. He only said that she likes to fiddle with firearms very much and is an excellent person on this trip.

Tang Xuan pondered for a moment, took her back to the table, took out a piece of paper from her arms, carefully unfolded and handed it to her.

Let's see what this thing is. It's really a matter of fact. It's dangerous to give it to you or not. Even if you can't get it, it won't be blamed. What's more, I forced you to leave Qianzhuzhuang. In short, you have already left the farm. I guess you haven't come out yet. Why not take the opportunity to play with it?

Qingqing was originally very resistant, but Tang Xuan had a point of view. It was not her intention to go out of Qianzhuzhuang this time, and no matter what happened, she would not be able to rely on her.

Qingqing casually glanced at the pattern that Tang Xuan handed her, but her eyes were immediately attracted, and she could no longer move when she stuck to it.

She looked at it for a long time, finally raised her head and said: How much time do I have to decide?

I think you have decided. Tang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and leaned against the back of the chair and said quickly: You need to draw a order quickly. Let's go after we have completed it.

Tang Xuan doesn't seem to be asking for her consent

In fact, when he picked up a cup of tea, Qingqing felt that for him, this matter was a foregone conclusion.

She was very angry at Tang Xuan's self-righteous look and said calmly: Mr. Tang, you don't know anything at all

After saying that, Qingqing looked at him with a cautious look on his face, waiting for an rude answer

However, Tang Xuan just looked at it thoughtfully. After a while, she raised her eyebrows, her face showed an unpredictable and profound expression, and a sure smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. Don't bet, Miss Liu

Qingqing resisted the urge to sneer and hoped that she could say loudly that it would be fine to lose everything. Unfortunately, he was right about this and she couldn't place bets.