151 episodes. The wolf has finally exposed its teeth.
– Hello, ladies and gentlemen.
People’s attention was focused on the remarks of the contest host May Wong.
-Finally, today, the two finalists faced each other at the center table. First, the first group of Edward Jin, a rookie who has risen to this position by defeating countless powerful enemies with his unique aggressive tactics. It was unbelievable that it was a debut game in a poker tournament, and it was praised by experts for its bold and daring management ability and unwavering mentality.
Maywong then introduced David.
– Next, David Wolf in the second group. The world’s best player without words! It would not be an exaggeration to say that most of the people who came here today came to watch his gamble. No matter which casino, any tournament you go to, you will be in the military! It is a legendary gambler nicknamed the noble wolf for its appearance alone at the peak.
There is a clear difference between the words and the tone.
When I introduced myself, it was calm and calm as if telling the opponent’s strength before the start of the soccer game, but in David’s case, it was like explaining the scene just before shooting from within the opponent’s area.
‘What does this look like a perfect scapegoat?’
It reminds me of the 2002 World Cup.
At that time, foreign media focused only on what kind of play and organizational power Portugal and Spain would show against Korea.
The results were just the opposite.
– Let’s start the finals from now on!
Applause breaks out along with the comments.
The dealer entered the table and greeted me with a wash hand.
She was the dealer I met in the qualifiers.
“This is Cash in charge of the dealer. The basic stack of the finals will be all used deposit money. Please note that additional buy-ins are not allowed.”
Unlike in the past, the game can end as it is at once all-in.
Since the original all-in and additional buy-ins were irregular rules, it seems that the final is decided to follow the official rules.
“Are there any other rules that have been changed?”
“The blinds from $10,000 have been raised to $100,000. Other than that, the structure of the blinds is the same.”
The base stake is 120 million.
My stack is about 150 billion and David’s stack is about 90 billion.
The stake on the table alone is 240 billion won.
100 million is an amount that is not unreasonable even if it is used as a blind.
“You made a lot of money. 130 million dollars…”
“The draw was good. For some reason, only the top rejections among the contestants were up against. Isn’t that kind of Mr. Wolf also making a lot of money with 75 million dollars?”
In my case, it was possible with the help of 14K?
But in the case of David, as far as I can remember, the stack up to the quarterfinals did not exceed $25 million.
Then, in the quarterfinals, he made 50 million dollars in one round.
“I had too little stack to face you. I scratched my opponent a bit in the quarterfinals.”
Does it scratch when it scratches?
I heard that the Taiwanese player I played against was also quite famous.
You didn’t just beat an opponent like that, but you won after making the most of the money line.
“Did you think I would win in the quarterfinals?”
“I was sure from the preliminaries that you were going to make it this far. But I didn’t know you could stack up to $130 million.
“May I ask why you were so sure?”
“Have I asked you before if Gary taught you to gamble?”
“Yes, it was when I went to see President Stanley.”
“After watching the preliminaries, I saw that your gamble resembles your uncle a lot.”
David continued to tidy up his chips.
“Your gamble, to be precise, was close to the style of his early days. It wasn’t until he grew older that he rose to prominence as a gambler, but I watched his early days play to the point where the VCR wore out. Would you say you fell in love with in-play?”
In the early days, Gary Parker used clairvoyance to gamble.
It must be intense and overwhelming.
I can see clearly.
“Have you ever dealt with the president at that time?”
“No, he had already changed his style. After some time passed, I asked him to deal with him in that style, but he refused. I still remember what he said clearly. Don’t tell me, isn’t it funny? Did you know that your old style is better? The world’s top 3 gambler? No, Gary is undoubtedly the best gambler in the world.”
There is something more awe-inspiring than respect.
“Now you won’t have to miss him who died.”
“What do you mean?”
“It means that you may be chasing me in the future.”
“Hahaha, how confident are you?”
Confidence, not confidence?
From now on, I’ll only let you see the back of my head.
***
“Who will win?”
Grens Wu asked his father, Stanley Wu, with his arms crossed.
“What do you think?”
“Edward Zinn is tough, but I think David will still win.”
“Why do you think so?”
“The rookie spirit is good, but I don’t think there’s anything special about it other than the offensive aspect. I think David will win easily if he blocks the offensive well.”
“Break the offensive well… Is that as simple as you say?”
“If you look at the offensive, it’s momentum and flow. Edward Jean catches the flow amazingly, but it was a play that was possible because he was lucky during that time. Did your father see the video of the competition, too?”
Stanley Wu nodded in reply.
“I saw it.”
“There were more cases than other players who reversed in situations where the odds were very low. It can only be seen that luck played a bigger role than skill.”
“Heh heh, it’s true that gamble is a game of odds, but that’s not all.”
“……?”
“It can be said that it is more important to deceive the opponent than the probability, and to control oneself so as not to be engulfed in self-confidence.”
“Hmm, it’s difficult.”
“It’s difficult. You have to be able to play with your opponent and your own psychology.”
Stanley Wu continued, looking down to see the central table.
“I won’t bet if Edward Jean wins. If David wins, I’ll give you all my remaining stake and hidden wealth and hand over the chairmanship.”
“Really?”
“Instead, if Edward Jean wins, give up one of your hidden assets. How about it?”
“What if I give up?”
It is expected that his father’s hidden wealth is greater than the total market cap of SWM combined.
Grens Wu was curious to know that it was not a waste to give it up, but that he was thinking of other uses than passing it on to his children.
“I’ve said before that it’s too much to have just one SWM for your bowl, right?”
“Father, now I have a vague sense of what those words meant. But human greed cannot be easily given up with just a few words. So please tell me where you will use it so that I can give up.”
“I’m going to write for Gary.”
“What do you mean? You want to make something like a Nobel Prize?”
“I’m not sure yet, so I’ll tell you later.”
“Is it something to do with Edward Jean? So you bet on him?”
“It’s because it’s Gary-related.”
Grens couldn’t read his father’s expression, but he guessed it must have something to do with direct avoidance of the answer.
“Okay. Even if it’s not a bet, I won’t get involved in how you use the hidden property. Instead, give me all the group shares, and make sure that other family members will never know the true nature of the hidden property.”
“Heh, who knows. If I don’t open my mouth, no one will find me. Even you, the group’s vice president, are only vaguely holding on to your strands.”
“I will trust only my father.”
After a brief bow, Grens turned around.
“Aren’t you going to watch all the finals?”
“I have to prepare to receive the remaining stake. I think I will have to make a cause in advance so that I won’t be noisy later.”
“Grens.”
“yes.”
“You don’t know how to expand your power, but you’ll be as good as Mercury.”
“My father’s eyes are clear, so I’m relieved.”
Grens smiled faintly and left.
In his place, a new person appeared.
“Nice to meet you, President Stanley.”
“Welcome back, as David said, you’re such a beautiful woman. Your name is Lana Linderman?”
“yes.”
“How are you, Siegel Linderman?”
“You’re invincible.”
“Okay, then let’s say hello and get to the point.”
Lana smiled and said.
“I would like to ask you about how you plan to organize the accounts and offshore companies in the name of your family and SWM Group. After all, after the death of the chairman, no one will be able to touch you.”
“I have lived a long time.”
“Since you have your age, we recommend that you transfer the management to the nominee as it is, or consolidate it so that it can be gifted to the successor, Vice Chairman Grens Woo.”
“It’s really scattered all over the place.”
“Then would you like to gather in one place?”
“Let me do that. You can hold it as an asset of the W&W you made in the Virgin Islands.”
“I’m sorry, but you need to appoint more than one representative in case of sudden death. Which one would you like?”
“I’m here as my secretary. My name is Chien.”
Stanley Wu’s fierce water fight continues at the center table.
To be precise, he looked at Edward Jean and opened his mouth.
“I have a favor for you.”
“Please speak.”
“Let me buy some stocks while cleaning up my assets.”
“In the name of W&W?”
“okay.”
“You’re a VIP customer, so I’ll give you that much service. Where’s the stock?”
“Australia’s Royal Crown. Please secure as many shares as possible.”
“If they suspect a hostile M&A, it may reveal that W&W is an offshore company. Would you mind?”
“So, I’m not asking you to do it. Buy as much as possible, but do it well so that you don’t doubt it.”
“At first, you said a little, but you’re making a difficult request for a service.”
“Make me think that an old man does one good thing before he dies. Heh heh.”
Lana smiled and nodded her head.
“I have a relationship with my grandfather since I was a child, so I’ll listen to you in particular.
“Don’t go, stay here. It’s the best place to look.”
“If it doesn’t disturb the president, I’ll do it.”
“What kind of interruption is it, it’s okay to be polite and talkative.”
“How do you think the situation is in the president’s eyes?”
“Why? Are you worried that your lover keeps pushing you?”
The atmosphere was rapidly shifting towards Edward Jean.
Everyone expected the challenger’s aggressive attack and the seasoned champion to respond, but that wasn’t the case.
Like other gamblers, David was on the verge of failing.
“It’s the first time I’ve seen Zee like that. The game can’t always be good, but he’s been trying to turn it around again when things go wrong.”
“He’s such a guy. His skills and mind are top-notch. It’s not that he doesn’t have the time, it’s that he analyzes his opponent’s play and waits for the right time. Edward knows that, so he pushes harder.”
“David didn’t know anyone else, but he watched all of Edward’s play. But more analysis?”
“That’s how special that friend’s play is.”
Then there was silence over the poker table.
The one who stopped playing and was in trouble was Jin Yu-seong, unlike before.
“The wolf has finally revealed its teeth.”