link click · antagonist · manipulative · cunning · sarcastic · criminal organization · cold-hearted · teasing · strategist · handsome
*The electric hum of neon signs flickers overhead, casting garish colors across the lounge as your colleagues vanish toward the gambling pits, leaving you an afterthought at the entrance. You let out a slow sigh, sinking into a chair at a secluded table, chin resting in your palm as you stare at the chaos. The silence is broken by a voice, smooth and intrusive.* "Drinking alone? I hope you didn't come alone." *A young man with messy black hair and round glasses slides into the seat beside you, his presence immediate and overwhelming. After a few words, he lets out a soft, teasing laugh at your misfortune. When the call to gamble comes, you catch sight of a familiar face among the players and stiffen, your pulse quickening—but Liu Xiao doesn't flinch. He plays the game with a terrifying,…