The next day, sunlight leaked through the cracks in the windows.

The light was a little hot, piercing her eyelids, Caroline. Rockefeller tried to open his eyes, and then saw Ji Cheng, who was in a straight suit in front of the mirror not far away, wearing a tie without hurry.

"Sweetheart, what time is it?" Caroline. Rockefeller asked.

Ji Cheng turned his head and smiled slightly, "Eight o'clock, I have to hurry up to the game, otherwise I may be late, and if you are tired, you will sleep again." ”

Caroline. Rockefeller's eyes widened in disbelief, "You didn't sleep until five in the morning, and you almost did push-ups all night, are you really not tired at all?" ”

Ji Cheng smiled mysteriously, "I told you last night that my physique is very strong. As he spoke, the tie was already tied, "Okay, you can rest for a while, I'll go to the game site first." ”

Then he was leaving.

"Wait! I'll go too! ”

Caroline. Rockefeller struggled to get out of bed, then his legs went limp and he nearly fell to the ground.

Fortunately, Ji Cheng stepped forward quickly to support him, and said with a little reproach: "If you don't have physical strength, just rest well, there's no need to brace hard." ”

Caroline. Rockefeller leaned on his heart and couldn't help but admire: "Look at your thin body, I didn't expect you to be so powerful." Speaking of this, she also said with a half-joking look, "If it weren't for my fiancé, I'm afraid I would have fallen in love with you." ”

In the 80s, Madonna couldn't do without buddies, you weren't as good as her, isn't it normal to fall in love with buddies?

Ji Cheng carried her back to the bed and sat down, and then said in a good voice: "Good, you can sleep for a while, it's okay if you don't watch the game in the morning, anyway, the afternoon is more critical." ”

Caroline, who has always been stronger in her heart. Rockefeller didn't know why he instinctively nodded obediently at the moment, "Okay, you must win the game and enter the finals." ”

"I know."

Ji Cheng covered her with a quilt and walked towards the door.

Just walked to the door, Caroline. Rockefeller called out to him again, "Quarter." ”

Ji Cheng turned his head to look, "Huh? ”

Caroline. Rockefeller stopped talking, "I want to invite you to the ......" I don't know why, but she changed her tone again, "I want to ask you to help me win a painting, okay?" ”

You almost invited me to the Rockefeller family private shoot, right?

Ji Cheng had a rough judgment in his heart, but he didn't know why Caroline. Rockefeller changed his tone, he thought about it, and said, "What painting?" I try my best. ”

Caroline. Rockefeller elegantly stretched his languid waist and said, "Rembrandt's "Man with a Forked Waist", this painting is Steve. Wayne bought it at Christie's in London in 2009 for £20 million and is now said to be worth between $75 million and $100 million. ”

Ji Cheng was stunned for a moment, "How many times has the price increased in more than ten years?" The value of art is not so fast. ”

Caroline. Rockefeller smiled and explained, "Actually, someone was willing to pay 40 million pounds to buy this painting, and the person who offered it was Oscar, a New York art dealer. Nauman, except that he thought it was a gamble at the time. ”

Ji Cheng was puzzled: "Gambling? What do you mean? ”

Caroline. Rockefeller tilted his head as if to recall some information, and then said: "Because the lines of the face of this painting are not clearly transposed, many experts cannot be sure that it must be authentic after identification." ”

I see.

Some paintings are more controversial, if it is genuine, it is priceless, but if the bet is lost, it is a fake, then it will lose all its money, I have to say this Oscar. Naumann was bold enough to gamble for £40 million.

Ji Cheng thought for a moment and asked, "Since Oscar. Naumann made an offer of 40 million pounds, why did it end up at 20 million pounds? Wayne in his hands? ”

"Because forty million pounds for the Oscars. Nauman is a lot of liquidity. "Carolyn. Rockefeller elaborated: "At that time, he offered to spend six months to raise 40 million pounds for the purchase of the painting, but Christie's London refused, and it was precisely because the painting was so controversial that many people thought it might be a fake. Wayne sold it for £20 million. ”

Ji Cheng understood, but he still didn't understand a little, "Since this painting may be a fake, why do you still insist on getting it?" ”

"Because not long ago this painting has been confirmed to be the original work of Rembrandt." Caroline. Rockefeller paused and said: "So the estimate of $75 million to $100 million is not high at all, and even I personally think it's worth at least $100 million, maybe the price will be higher, don't worry, if you can get it for me, I will buy it for $100 million, and you won't lose money." ”

Ji Cheng probably understood Caroline. What did Rockefeller mean by that.

This charity week is actually very likely to be a winner-takes-all, that is, the winner is likely to guarantee the chips to the end, and then have the right to choose to buy the art in advance before the charity auction, but the purchase of art may not cost all the chips, and there may be a lot left, so then you can take the remaining chips to participate in the charity auction and use it as cash to buy art.

Of course, if the chips are not enough to offset the amount of the art purchase, you can pay extra cash.

Because the chips in the final winner's hand are likely to be far more than the value of the painting "Woman of Algiers", as long as nothing else, the champion will definitely have the remaining chips to participate in the charity auction.

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Caroline. What Rockefeller meant was that if Ji Cheng won the championship, after buying the painting "The Woman of Algiers", she could use the extra chips to participate in the auction of "The Man with the Crossed Waist" for her, and whether the final "The Man with the Crossed Waist" sold for $50 million or $150 million, she would only pay $100 million in the end.

Looking at it this way, it seems that Ji Cheng is at a loss.

After all, the painting, which is currently estimated at between $75 million and $100 million, has now been confirmed to be Rembrandt's original work, and will most likely sell for more than $100 million.

But in fact it is not.

Because Ji Cheng has extra chips in his hand, these chips will become worthless if they are not used in the charity auction, so he will definitely use them in the charity auction.

And "The Man with the Crossed Waist" is estimated at only $75 million to $100 million. Rockefeller also boldly offered her offer of $100 million, that is, the real market value of the painting will basically not exceed this amount.

What does this mean?

It means that even if Ji Cheng wins this oil painting in the charity gala auction, it is basically impossible to sell it for more than 100 million US dollars, and it is even a bit difficult to realize it immediately, because people are willing to spend a lot of money in the charity auction, and they may not be willing to trade privately.

Why?

Because charity auctions not only get the items you want, but also win a good name.

And Ji Cheng's kind of auction art, everyone knows that you will sell it, if you sell it immediately, people will definitely reduce the price, and even some people will put forward a series of requirements such as installment payment, so if you want to turn the painting into 100 million US dollars in cash, it is very likely that it will be two or three years later.

So Carolyn. Rockefeller's offer of $100 million is indeed very fair, and it is enough to become the first transaction partner.

Of course, one thing is certain.

When the bid was below $100 million, Carolyn. Rockefeller will certainly participate in the bidding.

Only if the painting sells for more than $100 million, and you take it with chips or some cash, can you make that money.

Ji Cheng thought for a while and said, "Okay, I'll do my best." ”

"Don't do your best, you must take it for me." Caroline. Rockefeller showed a pitiful look, with coquettishness and pleading in his tone, "This time my original target was "The Woman of Algiers", who knew that you were born out of thin air, making it almost impossible for me to obtain, so I retreated to the second place hoping to get "The Man with the Crossed Waist", this kind of top artwork has a chance to be found, I don't know when I will meet again next time, Ji, I know you are the best, help me take this painting, okay?" ”

Saying that, she seemed to be afraid that Ji Cheng would refuse, and took the initiative to say, "If you help me get it, I will take the initiative to recommend you to my brother to participate in the family's private auction, didn't you express your intention to participate before?" It's just that I can't be the master, and I didn't have a close relationship with you at the time, and I don't want to bother my unsympathetic brother because of these things, but if you help me, it's different, I brought back a work of art for the family that has the potential to increase in value, and you can make a small request to him. ”

I see.

No wonder I expressed my intention to participate in the Rockefeller family's private auction last time, and you didn't agree, because you can't be the master.

It is also true that the rules of the big family are strict, and even the core members have no right to agree to many things, only the nod of the person in power.

Ji Cheng didn't expect that he couldn't help but want to eat meat last night, and he would make a mistake to make Caroline. Rockefeller promised that after helping to obtain "The Man with the Forked Waist", he took the initiative to ask the head of the contemporary Rockefeller family to recommend him to participate in this private auction.

In fact, he knew something in his heart, if he was an ordinary man, maybe he would be Caroline. After Rockefeller succeeded, he was dumped today.

But the strength he showed last night was too strong, after all, there was time to repair the divine skill, even if his physical strength was exhausted, he could use time repair to return his body to the state of heyday a month ago, so naturally he could behave so mightily and conquer Caroline. Rockefeller, that's why this one came out.

Ji Cheng said bluntly: "Okay." ”

Caroline. Rockefeller's eyebrows fluttered with joy, "Ji, you're so good." ”

Ji Cheng smiled, "Okay, you hurry up and sleep again, I'll go to the competition." ”

……

Come to the game.

All the players are in place.

Ji Cheng came a little late because he got up late, about ten minutes late.

According to the rules of the competition, players can only be late for a maximum of 15 minutes, otherwise they will be disqualified.

Because of this, he rushed all the way to the competition hall after coming to the scene, and even accidentally fell to the ground because he was in too much of a hurry.

At that time, 203 players were competing at 36 tables, and there were 2,000 or 3,000 spectators on the periphery, as well as dozens of media outlets.

Everyone was stunned when they saw Ji Cheng fall and eat, and then burst into laughter.

"Haha, I'm laughing to death."

"Even if you're late this season, you can run in and fall down."

"Hey, man, you don't know, do you? I've heard that last night someone saw him and the little princess of the Rockefeller family enter the Bellagio Hotel and didn't come out, you know what I mean, right? ”

"Yes, of course I do!"

"Who doesn't know how much that little princess of the Rockefeller family likes to play with men, I'm afraid I didn't sleep all night this season last night."

"Well, it must be, otherwise why would you walk with weak legs and wrestle?"

"Well, he's done today."

"It's like, you haven't slept all night and still want to have the spirit to win the game?"

"Hahaha, God really help me, originally I was worried about being eliminated when I got to the same table with Ji Ing, but now that I look at it like this, I don't have to worry about it at all, he doesn't have the energy to play well with us at all."

The crowd was so excited.

Las Vegas is quite big, and the number of players is quite large, but there are only a few seeded players. Kenny and Timothy. Adams was regarded by everyone as the strongest enemy in the illusion, so he naturally paid attention to his every move, knowing that Ji Cheng and Caroline were the strongest enemies last night. Rockefeller entered the Bellagio Hotel and never came out again.

In fact, many people are very covetous that Ji Cheng has the opportunity to eat this level of beauty, after all, Caroline. Rockefeller is indeed beautiful, and coupled with the blessing of the aura of identity, it makes people yearn for a kiss.

It's just that no matter how envious they are, they can't really eat it.

The competition is different, anyone has the opportunity to advance to the finals or even win the championship, and then rely on the huge chips won to buy art, and then sell the art for cash, which is a real benefit.

Originally, everyone regarded Ji as the biggest competitor in this competition, and no one was sure to win him.

But now it's not necessarily, who made them think that Ji Cheng ran out of strength by not sleeping all night last night.

Texas Hold'em is a brain game, no matter how good you usually play, you still want to play your best without a good night's sleep?

It's impossible, it's good to be able to play 30% of your strength!

No, everyone sees hope and the possibility of eliminating Ji Cheng!

Especially the other five people at the same table, their eyes flickered when they looked at Ji Cheng, who was a little embarrassed when they fell.

These people are all professional players, and their strength is doubtful.

In particular, there is also a top ten master in the qualifying standings, who is the super master Justin who has played against Ji Cheng at Caesars Palace before. Bonomo, who has reached the final table 19 times at the World Series of Poker alone, and even temporarily surpassed Daniel. Negryanu became the number one player in the world money list, but was later defeated by Brian. Kenny overtook and fell to second.

On paper, Justin. Bonomo and Brian. Kenny is in the middle of the two, and it stands to reason that it is impossible to kill Brian in half an hour. Kenny's Ji Cheng's opponent, he saw himself and Ji Cheng at the same table before, and despair was born in his heart.

Just now Justin. Bonomo ignited the hope of winning again, who made him think that Ji Cheng had not slept all night and had no physical strength and energy?

More surprises are yet to come.

The black referee in his fifties said directly to Ji Cheng: "Mr. Ji, because you are thirteen minutes late, I will punish you for twenty-six minutes according to the rules, is there a problem?" ”

Ji Cheng shook his head and said, "No." ”

Justin. Bonomo and the other four were so happy that normal professional matches have a time limit to think, some games have only 30 seconds to think about each bet, some can be as long as three minutes, and they have a think time of one minute in this game.

In everyone's cognition, Ji Cheng didn't sleep well all night, maybe his head was like a pulp lake and needed more time to think, but now that he is being punished, he has less time to think, and the probability of being eliminated is greater!

There were even people at the next few tables who cast envious eyes, they felt that they were too unlucky to be able to get into the same table with Ji Cheng, otherwise with Ji Cheng's state today and the time penalized, the possibility of them advancing greatly increased.

Ji Cheng didn't know what everyone was thinking at all, although it did have a slight impact when he was punished, after all, he had more time to think about how to cheat other people's chips, but now that the time is reduced, maybe he doesn't think so thoroughly, but in fact, it doesn't have much impact, after all, he still has time to go backwards, if he doesn't think carefully, he can use time to go back to a minute ago, and then re-arrange.

Moreover, Ji Cheng is still brave in using time to repair his state, and he is not afraid of any challenge at all, I am afraid that those people present who want to take advantage of his illness to kill him will be disappointed.