Chapter 668: Lucky Winner!
Chapter 668: Lucky Winner!
Finally, it was time for the lucky draw and the patrons in the Shopping Mall gathered around at the information counter to witness the process.
All of them chattered excitedly with their heads stretched out to see what was happening.
They jostled with each other, trying to have a better view when the crowd got bigger and bigger as more of the patrons knew what was happening.
Some wanted to see if they could put in their lucky draw coupon at the very last moment and Lin Xuan Qi allowed it.
It was a joyous mood which was great for leaving a deep impression on the groups of patrons for the day, and he wasn’t going to spoil it for them.
When everyone had their lucky draw coupon in, the staff shouted and said to the crowd, "Let us begin our lucky draw, and for that, we shall have Master Lin pick out the winners.
"First, for the consolation prizes of one tael of silver each."
Amidst the loud cheers from the patrons waiting to be winners, Lin Xuan Qi walked up to the box and reached his hand into it.
He stirred the coupons and picked one from within.
The staff took the lucky draw coupon and she announced the number that was stamped onto the coupon.
"This lucky winner is number forty-five."
"Forty-five, that’s me!" One of the patrons shouted with joy and he brushed through the crowd to get in front.
A staff member came up to him and got the winning lucky draw coupon from him and checked.
When it was verified to be correct, another staff member came up to him and passed him a tael of silver.
"Look! That’s real money...."
"Oh my heavens, they actually pay out the prize?!"
"I’m going to pray that I get the first prize later."
The sight of someone winning a tael of silver just like that was something they didn’t expect to see.
Usually, these so-called lucky draws were a gimmick and to win something it would be tougher than getting through the imperial exams.
But right in front of them, it happened without any obstructions or hidden conditions to win and get the prize.
All of them felt the need to go back and let their friends and families know.
Such a good deal shall not be missed.
The lucky draw continued and the prizes were handed out one after another without any hiccups.
And as the stakes got higher, the atmosphere got much more excited.
Everyone was praying to be the winner for the first prize.
"And now, for the first prize..." The staff announced and Lin Xuan Qi dipped his hand into the box again.
After some stirring of the coupons in the box, he picked one up and handed it over to the staff.
The crowd drew in a deep breath and held it.
"The winner for the first prize is... number sixty-six!" The staff read the coupon and there were moans and cries all over.
Many of them cursed their luck, especially those with the coupon that had the number sixty-seven or sixty-five.
Then, one of them jumped on the spot with joy.
"I won! I won!" The person shouted repeatedly and the others looked on with envy.
Staff of the Shopping Mall came up to him and the winner finally calmed himself down from the excitement.
He handed his half of the coupon over to the staff and they checked.
"It’s the right one." The staff said and another staff member handed a small chest with ten taels of silver inside it to the winner.
"Ten taels of silver.... I will have to come again tomorrow to try my luck again.." The winner mumbled to himself and touched the taels of silver he had with glee.
"You are welcome to come and try again tomorrow.
"Tell your friends and bring your family along to the Shopping Mall as we have other events available every day." Lin Xuan Qi took the opportunity to advertise the Shopping Mall to the patrons.
"We definitely will."
"I will spend more without any worries since there is a chance to win something back from the mall."
"Heck, I’ll bring all of my family here and with more lucky draw coupons, the chances would be higher."
The patrons had their own ideas on what they would do the next day.
Lin Xuan Qi didn’t mind as it meant that they would patronize the Shopping Mall again, which was precisely what he hoped to achieve.
Old Heng stroked his beard and nodded at what he was witnessing.
He had definitely made the right choice to be one of the tenants in the Shopping Mall.
His friends and the others like young master Chew were thinking about the same thing.
With the weird but effective ideas of Lin Xuan Qi, they were thinking about expansion and having their shops in new Shopping Malls all over the Da Qian Dynasty already.
"Master Lin, thanks for the invite and it was a successful opening."
"Yeah, the wait was worth it and I’m sure that the cost and investment you’ve put into this Shopping Mall will come back to you very soon."
"I agree... my only regret is not getting a bigger store in the Shopping Mall."
Old Heng and the others came up to Lin Xuan Qi and said.
Lin Xuan Qi cupped his hands at them and replied, "Thanks everyone. It was a huge risk and I’m very grateful for your support and faith in me."
They were his business partners and they had been reliable so far.
It was worth the effort and time to be on good terms with them.
"It’s late, I think it’s best that we go back and have a rest after such a long day.
"When everything is stabilized, I shall invite you for a banquet in my mansion." Lin Xuan Qi said and the others nodded their heads.
They perked up at the mention of a banquet in the Lin Mansion again.
The food was unforgettable for them when they had it last time.
So they were eager to have such an opportunity soon.
Lin Xuan Qi let the staff handle the closing of the Shopping Mall and headed back to the mansion.
He had other matters to take care of.