Chapter 8 Psychology and Micro-Expressions
What Link doesn't know is that Wilson is here with Alexandra, and his reason is largely because of what he did in Hell's Kitchen, allowing them to see an opportunity.
They were originally interested in cooperating, but they only had initial contact. But when the opportunity arose, they naturally didn't want to let it go, so they accelerated their pace.
It was not appropriate to talk in New York, so they came to Las Vegas and met secretly here.
As for Tony Stark and Justin Hammer, they were enemies. They had a tit-for-tat confrontation at a cocktail party in New York, and then they ended up here.
It is not easy to set up a card game, especially since Stark hopes to have a master, so Link appears here.
Link tried psychology again and observed the four of them after deliberately losing in the previous rounds.
Hammer is a fool and it's easy to see what he's thinking, and Stark has such a strong desire to win that it's not difficult to observe.
As for Wilson, it is more difficult. He is a character who mixes both black and white, but he also has flaws because he is absent-minded. But Alexandra is more difficult.
This is still an old monster who has lived for hundreds of years, and it is not easy to express his inner thoughts.
At this time, Stark was unhappy. He looked at Link and asked, "Are you really a master? Not an alcoholic?"
"Winning first doesn't count as winning!" Link smiled and poured himself another glass of bourbon. Half of the bottle was drunk, but he was not drunk at all. "I'm going to start exerting my strength next, Mr. Stark. Better get ready!”
Alexandra on the side suddenly spoke, "This Mr. Lin has been observing all of us. Mr. Lin is proficient in psychology?"
Link didn't hide anything and said, "Yes, I studied psychology in college, and my current profession is that of a police officer, working in the West Central City Branch."
"I came here on vacation. I didn't expect to meet you at the card table. I have some impressions of Mr. Wilson, but I have no impression of Mrs. Alexandra at all."
"I'm usually in London." Alexandra said, "It seems I have to be careful now. Mr. Lin has completed his observation."
Stark became interested and immediately urged the cards to be dealt, and sure enough, Link began to win.
The more than one million they lost before was quickly won back, and then they began to harvest the four of them. Only then did the four of them show their importance. Money is a small matter, but losing face is not good-looking.
Especially Alexandra, she felt that she had not shown any flaws, and she didn't know if the other party had really seen through her.
Link found a flaw in Alexandra at this time. The other party was very vigilant. Link could not see through her before, but he was cheating, so he naturally killed everyone.
But now the other party has revealed a flaw. The old guy was calmer before, but now he loses and becomes even less calm.
Winning or losing is secondary. The key is that she thinks Link has seen through her, which is not a good thing for her.
Wilson became interested. This young police officer actually had such superb psychological attainments. What a talent!
Before midnight, the four of them lost all their money. Stark asked curiously: "Lin, have you really seen through us?"
Link said: "Mr. Hammer is the easiest to see through..."
Justin Hammer's face darkened, while Stark laughed.
Link then said: "Mr. Stark's desire to win is too strong. You don't care about money, but you care about winning or losing."
Stark nodded slightly, admitting this.
Link turned to look at Wilson Fisk, "Mr. Wilson is absent-minded. He is thinking about other things."
Wilson said: "Indeed, Mr. Lin saw this very accurately." "The only person I didn't see through was Ms. Alexandra. She is the most calm one, more calm than the three of you gentlemen." Link commented on the last person.
Alexandra asked curiously: "Then I lost in the end!"
"Micro-expressions, I not only know psychology, but also observe micro-expressions. Human facial expressions are generally difficult to control." Link said, "Especially the eyes. No matter what I see, I will react subconsciously immediately. in the eyes."
"Then there are facial muscles, especially organs such as the corners of the mouth, nose, and ears. Unless you undergo strict training, you can basically see something."
"And Ms. Alexandra is obviously used to being in control of everything. In the end, there is a flaw in your heart, with suspicion."
"This is a psychological trap. Everyone knows that I know psychology, but they don't know that I can observe micro-expressions."
"Wonderful!" Wilson Fisk praised: "Today's trip was worthwhile, I saw a master."
Alexandra breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a smile: "So we can't beat Mr. Lin?"
"No, it's easy to win against me. Just spend money on it and then try your luck to see who has better luck." Link said.
Indeed, if he does this, there is a high probability that he will not win, after all, there are five people!
Of course, he can not call, but wait until he has the biggest hand, and then go all out.
But this exposes a flaw, and people may not follow him when the time comes.
The card game ended early, no one was trying to win, everyone was not an ordinary person, and Link also 'showed' his ability and found a source of funds.
He asked the hotel to give him a certificate to prove his source of funds.
During the following vacation, Link no longer went to the casino, but instead basked in the sun, ate big meals, and watched shows, thoroughly enjoying the vacation.
At the same time, this card game was publicized by the casino, letting people know that Link is such a master.
The casino didn't take a commission this time. After all, they had bullied Link before. Link was indeed so powerful, and they didn't want to offend him. What if Link killed everyone in the casino?
The casino did not send out its own experts to avoid losing and it would not look good.
…
With three days left until the end of the vacation, Link packed his luggage, ordered a flight ticket, and prepared to go home directly.
After all, just playing is tiring, and the hotel waived all fees for him, but he hopes that Link can attend when there is a big poker game.
Link naturally did not refuse. This was to give him money, so he readily agreed.
But he won't come if he's too young. The minimum price is five million, otherwise it won't be worth his while.
Returning to his long-lost home, Link was about to start cleaning, but the doorbell suddenly rang.
Link was very surprised. He had been away for more than ten days, but why did someone come to his door just after he came back?
Could it be an Irish gang gunman?
(End of chapter)