booktalesy Chapter 100: I won the grand prize!
Chapter 100: I won the grand prize!
Chapter 100: I won the grand prize!
Xu Chunsheng looked into the crowd but couldn't find the person who had spoken earlier. However, after he said that, the villagers who were watching the commotion chimed in, "That's right, Boss Xu, so many people have gone to try their luck, and there hasn't been a first prize winner yet."
"You don't have any in here at all, do you?"
The lively atmosphere around them subsided somewhat. Everyone, whether inside the house or at the door, first looked at the raffle box, then stared at Xu Chunsheng, waiting for his reply.
Xu Chunsheng calmly patted the lottery box beside him and said with a smile, "Don't worry, everyone. The grand prize and first prize are all mixed in here, not one is missing. The grand prize hasn't been drawn yet, so those who come to draw later have a better chance of winning!"
Some people still persisted, demanding an explanation: "That's what you say, but we didn't see whether you put it down or not. If no one gets it in the end, you can just explain it away as bad luck."
Seeing that verbal explanations were no longer effective, Xu Chunsheng could only point to the award certificates he had received hanging on the wall and explain again, "Fellow villagers, please believe me, the big prize is definitely there. As a hardworking leader in getting rich who has been commended by the county committee," I, Xu Chunsheng, wouldn't be so stingy as to not want a cabinet."
"Look, this is the certificate of merit the county committee gave me. See if my name, Xu Chunsheng, is on it!"
Everyone immediately crowded around to take a look.
"It really is an award certificate issued by the county committee! The county committee has issued award certificates before, so they can't be lying to us."
"I never expected Boss Xu to be a 'model of hard work leading to wealth.' I admire him greatly."
"That's right, what you said makes sense. Someone like you, who has ten thousand yuan, wouldn't be so stingy as to not even give up a cabinet as a prize. I want ten kilograms too."
Although people didn't understand how he got the title of "leader in getting rich through hard work," they all believed that someone who had been commended by the county committee would lie to them about such things.
Immediately, everyone started talking at once, wanting to buy wine and urging the lottery to continue.
Xu Chunsheng smiled and cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for trusting me, folks. There are so many people, so please line up properly so that I can sell the wine to you faster and let you win the prizes as soon as possible."
"My brother Chunsheng is right, folks, please line up properly."
Among the onlookers, some were also tempted by the lottery, but since they didn't have any tickets, they squeezed next to Xu Chunsheng to ask how to get them.
Xu Chunsheng shouted through the megaphone a few more times: "Don't worry if you don't have a raffle ticket. Today, if you buy a jin of wine, you'll not only get an extra liang of wine, but you'll also get a raffle ticket."
After Xu Chunsheng finished explaining, more people went into the shop to buy wine, hoping to win a prize and try their luck. What if they actually won the grand prize?
"Aunt Zhang, don't be in such a hurry. Drawing first doesn't guarantee you'll win the grand prize."
"Grandpa He, don't panic, there's still plenty of wine and prizes."
Seeing that the doorway was a bit busy, Cheng Runshu, who had temporarily put aside his work of fetching wine, immediately helped out, and didn't forget to turn back and smile at Xu Chunsheng.
After the situation at the door stabilized, Cheng Runshu returned inside to continue collecting money and keeping accounts.
Xu Chunsheng watched as people kept going in to buy wine, and Cheng Runshu kept collecting change, small bills, and large bills into the wooden box at the counter. He felt so happy that his heart was burning.
What made him even happier was that his family was by his side, showing their support for his decision in different ways, and working together to accomplish one thing.
Watching his family bustling about: calculating accounts, pouring wine, tallying and distributing prizes, moving wine and restocking, each person busy with their own tasks, Xu Chunsheng felt a warmth in his eyes. Having been reborn, the sight of his family gathered together, living a peaceful and prosperous life, wasn't this exactly what he wanted to pursue?
"Mr. Xu, I can't read. Could you help me figure out what kind of prize this is?"
A red slip of paper was handed to Xu Chunsheng, interrupting his wandering thoughts.
"Congratulations, Auntie, you've won the grand prize! A bedside table is included!"
When Xu Chunsheng saw the contents of the note, he picked up the megaphone, repeated the announcement twice, and then showed the lottery results to everyone.
Seeing this, Aunt Zhang asked happily, "Really?"
"Really, Aunt Zhang, the item is right there, of course it can't be fake."
As Xu Chunsheng spoke, he pointed to the bedside table on the spot and said to Aunt Zhang, "Aunt Zhang, it's yours now. Do you want to take it back now, or leave it here for now?"
"I'll take it home right now!"
Aunt Zhang seemed afraid that Xu Chunsheng would change his mind, so she hurriedly went to Xu's third brother to claim the prize.
After claiming her prize, Aunt Zhang bought two jin of liquor at the store, put the liquor jug into the cabinet, and then carried the heavy cabinet out.
As they passed Xu Chunsheng, they made a point of confirming again: "Boss Xu, you're really taking this. I wish you great wealth."
After receiving confirmation from Xu Chunsheng, Aunt Zhang carried the cabinet alone, walked through the crowd, and headed straight home without intending to go out again.
People around her looked at her with envy and spontaneously made way for her. Aunt Zhang walked very fast and disappeared from sight in no time.
Those present couldn't help but laugh at the sight.
Those who were preparing to buy wine for the lucky draw and those who had bought wine and were preparing to draw the lucky draw looked at Aunt Zhang with envy as she walked away, feeling somewhat regretful that the grand prize had been taken away.
Seeing the expressions on the faces of those around him, Xu Chunsheng immediately pressed his advantage: "Don't panic, folks! There are still several people who haven't won the first prize of ten jin of wine for free. Hurry up and buy some wine for a chance to win big!"
"Yes, folks, now you believe it, right? Our Xu family's wine is made with sincerity. We're not using a lottery gimmick to fool you. Come and draw a prize! You're going to buy wine anyway, so why not try your luck at the same time? It'll be more worthwhile no matter what you win. Besides, our Xu family's wine is really delicious."
Mr. and Mrs. Xu joined in the conversation, urging everyone to come in and try the wine: "Come in and have a taste, it's okay if you don't buy anything after you drink it."
Cheng Runshu called out from inside the house, "Grandpa and Grandma, come in and see, it's cool inside."
Xu Chunsheng gave her a rather approving look, as if she were better at attracting business than he was.
The people present were indeed much more enthusiastic.
"Your Xu family is indeed generous when it comes to selling wine. Give me five catties."
"I want ten pounds!"
"Me too! Chunsheng, save some for me, I'll come back to draw later!"
People who were initially hesitant about buying alcohol started buying it now, hoping to win the first prize.
Even those who hadn't planned to buy alcohol changed their minds after seeing more and more people buying alcohol for the lottery. They decided to buy a pound of liquor and exchange it for a lottery ticket to try their luck.
Villagers from other nearby markets also gathered to watch the spectacle, crowding the entrance to the distillery three or four deep. Passersby were drawn in by the cheers of those who had won and stopped to watch the excitement.
As usual, Mr. and Mrs. Xu carried baskets around distributing melon seeds and peanuts, using the lively atmosphere to attract customers. They weighed drinks and processed payments at the counter.
The lines for the lucky draw kept getting longer and longer.
Xu Family Winery has officially established itself in Tuanjie Town!