90s: You are all reborn, who will spoil you?

Seeing this, the banker obviously felt the pressure. He took a deep breath, as if trying to calm his inner waves.

Then, he slowly stretched out his trembling hand and gently flipped over the last card in his hand - it was an Ace.

The appearance of this card instantly brought the atmosphere at the entire gambling table to a boiling point.

According to the rules of the casino, A can be flexibly counted as 1 or 11 points, but in the current situation, for the dealer, counting it as 1 point is undoubtedly the wisest choice, because it means that he still has a chance to overtake Lin Luping's 20 points by asking for another card.

This also means that he must be careful to avoid the risk of exploding.

The dealer stared at the A in his hand, with a complicated light flashing in his eyes.

He knew that he was in a delicate situation: if he got another 4-point card, he could beat Lin Luping with a 21-point advantage; but if he got a card below 4 points, or worse, a card of 5 points or above, he would lose the game directly.

Everyone at the gambling table held their breath, even the air froze.

Although Lin Luping remained calm on the surface, she couldn't help but feel a ripple in her heart.

She knew that the outcome at this moment would determine her gains tonight and would also be an important turning point in her gambling career.

Because this time she invested all her previous money, including all the money she had on her.

In the tense atmosphere, time passed by minute by minute, and the dealer finally made a decision. He slowly shook his head and chose not to take any more cards.

At this moment, the dealer is no longer confident enough to reverse the situation by asking for another card.

"We won!" Lin Luping couldn't help but cheer softly almost at the same time as the dealer made the decision.

Her face was filled with the joy of victory. This joy was not only because she won the bet, but also because she relied on her wisdom and courage to finally stand on the pinnacle of victory in this gamble full of unknowns and risks.

Zhang Na stood next to Lin Luping, and her reaction was almost synchronized with Lin Luping, but it was more of a complex emotion of disbelief and ecstasy.

When Lin Luping whispered "We won!", Zhang Na's eyes suddenly lit up, like the brightest stars in the night sky, instantly illuminating everything around her.

She held Lin Luping's shoulders tightly with both hands, almost jumping up with excitement: "Luping! You really won! You won all the money!"

Zhang Na's voice trembled slightly with excitement, and her face was filled with a smile even brighter than Lin Luping's, as if she had personally experienced this thrilling victory.

The crowd around did not leave because of Lin Luping's win or loss, and continued to play, but the clock in the gambling house showed that it was already 11 o'clock.

For a middle-aged woman with a family, it is already too late.

But Zhang Na and Lin Luping seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, and they still stood there, immersed in the joy of victory.

Zhang Na kept repeating, "We won! We really won!"

Her tone was full of admiration for Lin Luping and gratitude for her good luck. She had just thrown in two hundred yuan as well, and by doubling her bet she got back a total of six hundred yuan.

Lin Luping looked at Zhang Na and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

She felt that winning so much money did not just belong to her alone, but also benefited from Zhang Na's introduction, companionship and encouragement.

They experienced the gambling adventure together and shared the joy of victory.

At this moment, Lin Luping deeply felt that her friendship with Zhang Na was so beautiful.

"Thank you, Zhang Na." Lin Luping gently held Zhang Na's hand, her eyes gleaming with gratitude. "If you hadn't brought me here, how could I have won so much money? Come on, I'll treat you to a midnight snack."

Zhang Na smiled and shook her head. "No, Lu Ping, you're so good that you won so much. You're really good, you're a natural at playing cards, unlike me, who always loses. Don't thank me, I was just cheering you on."

The two smiled at each other, and then counted the money and belongings in their hands together.

Zhang Na had a lot of wins and losses tonight, and she only won 800 yuan in the last round by doubling down on the poker with Lin Luping.

Lin Luping won more and lost less. At the end of the night, she actually won 2500 yuan!

Obviously, this money was a huge sum of money for them. It was packed heavily in Lin Luping's bag. The extreme excitement made the two middle-aged women seem particularly steady and light in every step.

On the way from the casino to the familiar barbecue restaurant on the street, Zhang Na and Lin Luping's conversation echoed in the night, full of infinite longing and dreams for the future.

Zhang Na excitedly planned, "Lu Ping, you know what? I'm going to use this money to go to the provincial capital and buy a brand-name bag! The kind that everyone talks about, the kind that's really famous!"

There was a glimmer of anticipation in her eyes, as if the designer bag was already in her hands, becoming a symbol of her new life.

When Lin Luping heard this, a curious and confused expression appeared on her face.

In 1999, the pace of life in small inland towns was slow, most women dressed simply and had simple minds, and were quite unfamiliar with the concept of "brand-name bags".

She thought for a moment and asked cautiously, "A designer bag? What is that? Is it expensive?"

Zhang Na smiled and nodded, patiently explaining, "Brand-name bags are those with unique designs, high quality, and a high price. They represent fashion and taste, and many people are proud to own one! The key is that they represent status!"

Her words were full of longing and desire for the outside world.

After hearing this, Lin Luping couldn't help but feel a little envious and curious.

She imagined what those designer bags looked like. Perhaps they were like the exquisite decorations in the homes of the few wealthy people in town, beautiful yet out of reach.

So, Lin Luping smiled and said to Zhang Na, "That sounds really great! Can I go with you?"

Zhang Na heard this and nodded in agreement.

She understood Lin Luping's thoughts. Although they came from small towns, they both had the determination and courage to pursue their dreams instead of being mediocre.

It’s just that their understanding of beauty and dreams is too superficial, which leads them astray.

So, the two of them smiled at each other and continued on their way to the barbecue restaurant.

Under the lights of the barbecue restaurant, they raised their glasses and celebrated this unexpected victory.

Zhang Na held the cigarette lightly between her fingers. In the smoke, her eyes looked both blurred and deep.

Every puff seems to absorb the unwillingness and persistence of the past years, and then slowly exhales, turning into a wisp of light smoke and drifting away with the wind.

The alcohol flowed in her blood, bringing a hint of warmth and awakening the stories deep in her heart that had been buried by the years.

"You know what, Lu Ping?" Zhang Na's voice was a little hoarse, but unusually charming. "He Zhonghao and I have been together for more than ten years. We've had countless children, but he still refuses to divorce."

Her gaze pierced through the smoke and the fog of time, and she saw her former self - a soul full of longing for love, but also a little immature.