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Chapter 252: The Super Grand Prize (First Update)
Chapter 252: The Super Grand Prize (First Update)
In Queens, New York, at a very famous wedding photo studio.
Has was taking wedding photos with Teacher Berry, while Jerry and Aisha were sitting on a couch nearby, waiting their turn.
Their photos had already been taken, and now only Has and Teacher Berry’s sweet couple shots were left.
"Thank goodness Teacher Berry doesn't teach math, or I would never agree to her being with Dad!"
Aisha, licking the ice cream Jerry had just bought her, muttered while swinging her legs.
Meanwhile, Jerry's attention was elsewhere. The person sitting on the couch was actually just a phantom clone controlled by him from a distance.
His real body was on a street not far from the wedding photo studio.
"Just do as I said, and you won't be short a single cent of the remaining fifty thousand dollars!"
"The boss, you can rest assured. We are professionals and guarantee to complete the task!"
A short, chubby man in his thirties, with a smile plastered on his face, patted his chest to assure the elderly-looking Jerry.
It was like a stroke of luck. Their small team, which usually did street events, suddenly received a big order in the morning, and the boss was very generous, paying fifty thousand dollars as a down payment upfront.
Jerry nodded in satisfaction.
The fat man had good communication skills, and with his inside help, things should go smoothly.
An hour and a half later.
Exhausted, Has led Teacher Berry, Jerry, and Aisha out of the wedding photo studio.
Don't think taking wedding photos is an easy task. If you've ever done it, you'd know how tiring it is to be constantly made up, changing clothes, and posing all day.
Has had already gone through this once over a decade ago, and now he was doing it again.
Unlike Teacher Berry, who was still enjoying the experience, Has just wanted to find a place to eat and then go home to rest.
"Friends, friends, stop your hurried steps and take a look. To celebrate the brave Avengers defeating the Aliens who invaded Earth, a lucky old man who survived the crisis has decided to hold a lucky draw.
If you're willing to stop and spend ten seconds to participate in the lottery, you might just take these items home for free!"
Soon after leaving the wedding photo studio, Has and the others saw a short, chubby man on a makeshift stage across from where they had parked, promoting something.
Behind him, a pile of items ranging from small toys to large appliances like washing machines, air conditioners, and vacuum cleaners were stacked up.
"There seems to be a lottery. Let's check it out!"
Teacher Berry suggested.
For some people, the size of the prize isn't as important as whether they win.
Given Teacher Berry's background, the gifts wouldn't be much of a draw, but it was mainly for the fun of it.
"Let's skip it. I think we should find a place to eat something!"
Has shook his head, declining the suggestion.
As a police officer, he knew that out of ten such lotteries, nine were fake. You rarely won anything, and they usually just tricked you into buying products after a lengthy pitch.
The atmosphere would be so hyped up that you'd end up spending a lot of money on useless items, just to save a little.
Even if you did win, it would probably be something of little value, a complete waste of time.
"Alright!"
Teacher Berry was also very understanding. Seeing that Has was indeed tired, she did not insist.
"Congratulations, sir! You've won a washing machine worth a thousand dollars. You can take it away immediately!"
Just as the four of them were about to get into the car, a cheer suddenly erupted from across the street.
Hearing this, Has shook his head.
"This must be a plant!"
"Sir, would you like to give it a try? Each person gets one chance, so the four of you can have four free draws. Air conditioners, washing machines—win them and take them home right away!"
As Has was about to open the car door, the short and chubby host suddenly shouted in their direction.
Has smiled and shook his head.
"No, thank you!"
The host's actions were not illegal; they were just a sales tactic. He could choose not to participate without deliberately disrupting it.
However, even after Has refused, the host did not give up and continued to call out.
"I see you just came out of the wedding photo studio. You must be getting married soon. This is the happiest and luckiest time of your lives. Give it a try. I believe you'll definitely win our grand prize!"
"Really knows how to exploit human weaknesses!"
Has sighed inwardly and was about to refuse again, but Jerry gave him a meaningful look, gesturing to Belle.
Sure enough, Belle was clearly attracted by the words "happy" and "lucky", her eyes gleaming with anticipation. Aisha also seemed eager to give it a try.
"Alright, let's give it a shot then."
Has nodded reluctantly.
He knew that they would likely end up spending money on useless things, but if it made Belle and the kids happy, it was worth it.
Sometimes, even when you know it's a scam, you still willingly walk into it.
Just like how men know that marriage is the grave of love, yet they still willingly walk into that grave.
"Let's do it together!"
Has, Belle, Jerry, and Aisha held hands and pressed the button on the lottery machine. Instantly, dozens of colored balls began to spin rapidly inside the machine. At that moment, Jerry's right hand discreetly snapped his fingers in his pocket.
A black ball quickly shot past the others and popped out of the machine.
The short and chubby host picked up the ball, opened it in front of the crowd, and pulled out the slip of paper inside. With an excited expression, he loudly announced:
"Congratulations to this soon-to-be-married couple! You've won our grand prize today—a luxury mansion!"
"A luxury mansion?"
Everyone's faces were filled with disbelief.
Teacher Berry, unable to believe her eyes, covered her mouth. She and Has's marriage must have been blessed by God to be so lucky as to win the grand prize.
Has, on the other hand, was speechless.
You must think I'm a fool. Even if the grand prize was a cheaper car, Has might have believed it a little. But a luxury mansion as the grand prize? Only a fool would believe that.
"Alright, now please leave your address. A dedicated staff member will come to your place tomorrow to handle the procedures."
The chubby host handed a piece of paper and a pen to Teacher Berry, who filled out the address without hesitation.
Seeing Belle's happy expression, Has reluctantly put away his hand, which had been ready to stop her.
He knew that Belle wasn't interested in the mansion itself but in the fact that they had actually won the grand prize, especially after their wedding photo session.
(End of Chapter)
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