In the dim light, the stands were littered with confetti, and in some places there were even used condoms. The open space in the middle is also mixed with various debris. If it weren't for Archie telling me that this is the venue where I'm going to fight Grizzly Sabo the day after tomorrow, I wouldn't have believed that this junkyard-like place is used for boxing.

Boxing, or the most suitable in the ring.

"Don't you think it's a little shabby?" Archie smiled at my question, "Don't underestimate this place, this is the largest underground gambling venue in St. Petersburg, and the amount of cash flowing here every day is astronomical. ”

"Really?" I have some suspicions, but the environment in which I fight in China is probably a thousand times better than here.

"Do you know why you don't make this place more stylish?" Archie looked at me with interest, "just like a regular boxing match." ”

I shook my head. Different regions have different cultural differences, and my field of vision is still relatively narrow, so I can't really guess.

"This is a place for boxing, and no matter how clean you are, the gamblers who lose will throw away the garbage on their hands. What's more, don't you think that such a place can arouse your primitive violent emotions even more?" Archie once again played the role of Bai Xiaosheng in the rivers and lakes, patting me, and his tone was very affirmative, "Believe me, you will like such a place." ”

"Yes. I was noncommittal and shrugged. I don't have any requirements for a boxing environment, but I don't think it's realistic to like such a place. There is a big difference between accepting something and liking it.

At eight o'clock, many people came one after another, and the small stands were quickly filled. Looking at the men and women dressed in fur, it was as if there was an animal world sitting in the stands.

"Do Russians like to wear fur?" I asked Archie.

"In this era, rich people like to show off their wealth. Aren't there many of you in China?" replied Archie, of course, "such people are the biggest financiers in this place. As long as they send money, they are the most popular customers. Here they will be presented with what they want to see the most, and who cares if they are wearing tiger skins or riding real tigers. ”

Right. I clung to my torn jacket, no wonder I seemed a little out of place with these people, I was just the tiger under their stands, maybe not as valuable as their furs, who knows.

"Do you want to place a bet too?" Archie leaned in front of me, "I just heard that there is another Chinese playing tonight, are you interested in buying it?"

"Chinese?" I looked at Archie, "is there a lot of pay for fighters here? It's worth it for Chinese to travel so far to box." ”

"If you win, you can get 5,000 to 10,000 dollars at a time, and if you lose, I'm afraid the money you give will not be enough for medical expenses. Archie waved his hand, "Who knows, it's not a lack of money, I don't think anyone will stand here." ”

As he spoke, the boxing match began under the rendering of a passionate host.

The first boxing match was between two Russian strong men. The fists dragged by the muscular bodies were like sledgehammers, swinging at each other's faces. Thin five-finger gloves don't protect at all. Soon, both of them were beaten blood on their faces. The splatters of blood fell on the filthy floor, and it was impossible to see at all.

"Slaughter him, butcher. ”

"Beat his out, Don. ”

"You're fucking fucking!"

.......

The men and women in the stands roared wantonly, waving the gambling tickets in their hands. The blood of the fighters aroused the blood of the spectators, making the hearts of these gamblers more nervous than the fighters, and the fists were clenched tighter than the fighters.

I'm not interested in a game like this. I'm used to seeing the delicate skills of old K and geniuses in hell.,I don't see such a savage and rough style of play.。 It's Archie, who bought a cup of Coke and a hamburger somewhere, and ate it while watching it, relishing it, and from time to time he took out a notebook to record something.

Different people have different worlds in their eyes, and I sigh in my heart.

"Don't think it's boring, if you can accurately judge the outcome of each game, do you know how much it can bring you?" Archie looked back at me, "I bought that five thousand dollars for the one named Don just now, and if he wins, it will be eight thousand dollars, hey, Mad Dog, he made three thousand dollars all at once!"

"Lost. I couldn't help but splash Archie with a basin of cold water, "What in the world is certain? Can you completely control the victory or defeat of others? I only believe in myself, I will only use my own fists to grasp the victory." ”

Archie nodded and agreed, "That's why I believe in you, you are my hope for a comeback!"

I looked at Archie puzzled, Archie waved his hand to show that he didn't want to say: "These have nothing to do with you, you just need to relax yourself and play your strength in the boxing match the day after tomorrow." ”

I nodded, I will definitely show my strength in the boxing match the day after tomorrow. Standing in the ring, I never thought I was going to lose!

The final result of the fight proved that Archie's vision was still good, and the fighter he bet on named Don kicked another fighter named Butcher to the ground, and he couldn't get up again. Don, whose face was covered in blood, raised his hands high in front of the audience. But what he was greeted with was not a cheer, and quite a few people shouted and cursed, throwing away the leftover bottles and cans in their hands. Tang seemed to get used to it, and he smiled and hurried into the boxer's tunnel. The poor butcher, who had already tasted defeat, was dragging his wounded body to avoid the debris. I saw with my own eyes that a Coke paper cup smashed into the butcher's head because of the lack of time. Although the paper cup of Coke didn't hurt much, I still felt uncomfortable when the sauce-colored Coke was wet on the butcher's face.

Is that the rule here? I'm a little unacceptable. In my heart, anyone who has the courage to stand in the ring is a warrior and needs to be respected. This is a ring that I'm not familiar with, and the rule here is called money first!

Quickly redeeming the prize money and smelling the dollars in his hand, Archie smiled, "I like this taste." You say you believe in your fist, I only believe in it. It will not betray me. ”

Archie took out $5,000 and handed it to me: "Count the part of the prize money I advanced to you in advance." ”

I accepted it without gractuity. When I got out of hell, I really didn't have much cash on me. In such a world of flowers, it is indeed difficult to move without money. This kind of money is considered to be my own hard work, and I deserve it.

"Thank you. I quipped, "Thank you for giving me your most trusted banknote." ”

"You're welcome. Archie lit a cigarette, "I'm sure there's more to what you can bring me." ”

The boxing match continued, and the three such matches in a row made the audience's interest more and more high-pitched. Archie made another bet except for the second game, and then stopped betting. I asked Archie why, and Archie told me that a good gambler must take it when he sees it. He was not sure about the next few games. Archie leaned in and whispered that the next few games were likely to be artificially manipulated in the outcome of the game, and he didn't know the inside story, so he couldn't play.

Seeing my tightly knit brow, Archie understood and comforted me: "Don't worry, your boxing match will definitely be fair." ”

I nodded, but there was still a little doubt in my heart: is there fairness in this kingdom of money?

With that in mind, my eyes turned to the Chinese fighter tonight. The host introduced that this Chinese boxer is a Chinese kung fu master, who came to Russia to challenge, and his odds are very high, and everyone bets more and earns more.

Is the world really too small?

Looking at the Chinese who looked slender in contrast to the stout Russian boxers. I met Lao Gen yesterday, and today I met Peng Shuai, a student brought by my master.

The last time we saw each other was in the yard of our home?

"You know?" Archie's eyes were still quite powerful, and he could see it in my eyes at a glance.

I nodded, not denying, "Yes!"