I endeavoured to calm my tumultuous emotions.
How could Su Mei possibly be a master gambler?
As I contemplated our shared history, several revelations surfaced. Notably, after our initial mahjong game, she had observed that my hands resembled those of an experienced gambler. Moreover, during my last disguise at the Tianxiang Building, she discerned my altered appearance merely by noting my seemingly inconspicuous habit of pinching the cigarette filter. That night by the wonton stall, she expressed her disdain for the life of a gambler. Furthermore, during Master Zou's celebration in the garden, she made a rather disquieting remark: “All the scenery here is constructed from the accumulated bones of gamblers.”
Could it be that Su Mei truly was an expert in gambling?