The buck-toothed man cast another glance my way and, after a moment's hesitation, rapped the table to signal for a card.
I must admit, through my observations over the past couple of days, this gambler exhibited a considerable degree of caution, surpassing that of the previous adept players I had encountered.
It was evident he began to sense something amiss as soon as I took over the dealing duties.
I dealt him another card: the Two of Spades.
Now, with four cards in hand, he totalled fifteen points.
As the spectators scrutinized his hand, whispers began to circulate among the onlookers.
“This hand is promising; if he pulls off a Five Small Dragons, he stands to win a staggering 160,000...”
In most reputable casinos, the Five Small Dragons concept is nonexistent.
However, many underground establishments in the northern regions have adopted it as a local variant.
“Sir, you now have four cards. Will you raise your bet or opt for a push?”