On the eve of the Lunar New Year, the sky was just beginning to brighten.

Wang Simeng got up very early so she could go to West District Street as soon as possible to see how the preparations were going.

Wang Simeng flashed into the space and adjusted the space time to be one day in the outside world and ten days in the space.

Wang Simeng began to dress up carefully. After all, this was her first time celebrating the New Year in ancient times, a very memorable event.

Wang Simeng put on exquisite makeup and then picked out a bright red long dress from her wardrobe.

The long skirt is embroidered with a blooming peony at the hem, and the neckline is inlaid with light blue silk. It is also fitted with a white jade belt at the waist, making her look dignified and elegant, yet charming.

Wang Simeng stood in front of the mirror, looking at herself with satisfaction, and nodded slightly.

"Haha, so beautiful," Wang Simeng said to herself in the mirror, admiringly.

Wang Simeng didn't know how to style ancient hairstyles, so she left the space and found Shuang'er.

"Miss looks so beautiful today." Shuang'er looked at Wang Simeng with bright eyes.

"Haha, when am I not beautiful?"

"Hehe, Miss is beautiful every day, but today is the most, most, most beautiful day," Shuang'er said with a smile.

"Shuang'er, please help me style my hair into a beautiful bun, like a fairy's hairstyle."

"Okay, Miss, please wait a moment." Shuang'er said with a smile, and then began to carefully comb Wang Simeng's hair.

Shuang'er's technique was very skillful, and she combed Wang Simeng's beautiful hair smoothly. In no time, she had finished combing Wang Simeng's hair.

"Miss, how's this hairstyle? Isn't it gorgeous?"

"Yes, it's very beautiful. Shuang'er's skills are getting better and better."

"Hehe, Shuang'er's skills must be excellent so that I can create beautiful hairstyles for pretty ladies," Shuang'er said with a smile.

Shuang'er styled Wang Simeng's hair into a slanted bun with sideburns, wispy bangs parted to both sides, and a jade hairpin inserted at an angle, secured with a silver hairpin, making it look elegant and generous.

Wang Simeng looked in the mirror, turned around in front of it, and then nodded in satisfaction.

"Shuang'er, you and Cui'er should also get ready. We're going to the mall in a bit."

"Okay."

Wang Simeng, along with Shuang'er and Cui'er, rode in a carriage to the Wonderful Shopping Mall in the West District.

"Hey, did you manage to rent a stall?" a very thin man asked the burly man next to him with a smile.

"Haha, I've rented a stall."

"I heard that renting a stall only costs 200 coins, is that true?" the thin man asked curiously.

"Didn't you see the announcement issued by the government office a couple of days ago?"

"Sigh, I only arrived in Qingshan City today, and I only saw the announcement today."

“That’s right, the stall fee is 200 coins, but they’re all rented out now.” The big man looked at the thin man with a regretful expression.

As Wang Simeng, Shuang'er, and Cui'er stepped off the carriage, they found the streets bustling with people.

Many people who have rented stalls have already started preparing.

In no time, almost all the stalls along the street were ready. Some stalls had even started selling food.

At the entrance to the street, there was a large sign with the rules of the event written on it.

A row of officials stood nearby, assigning their patrol positions. Another official held a large loudspeaker provided by the Wonderful Mall, addressing the people. After finishing the announcement, he pressed the repeat button.

"The New Year activities will be open from the 30th day of the first lunar month to the 16th day of the first lunar month."

The entrance is on the left and the exit is on the right. Please do not crowd and queue up to enter.

Every customer who makes a purchase on the street receives a raffle ticket from the shop owner.

For every purchase you make at a store, the store owner will stamp a red mark on your lucky draw circle. Collect five red marks to enter the lucky draw.

The raffle tickets are divided into main tickets and sub-tickets, each displaying a unique number.

Even if you haven't collected all five red stamps, don't throw away your raffle ticket.

Before the 16th day of the first lunar month, you can take your raffle ticket to the staff at the Wonderful Supermarket to receive a bag of New Year's candy.

A lucky draw will be held tonight before New Year's Eve. Prizes include: First Prize: A solar-powered desk lamp and 100 taels of silver, for two winners.

Second prize: Solar-powered flashlight and 50 taels of silver, awarded to 5 people.

Third prize: a set of cosmetics and 20 taels of silver, awarded to 8 people.

Fourth prize: a set of notebooks and ballpoint pens and 10 taels of silver, awarded to 15 people.

Fifth prize: 5 taels of silver, awarded to 50 people.

Sixth prize: A supermarket voucher worth 2 taels of silver, awarded to 1000 people.

All prizes were provided by Ms. Wang Simeng, the owner of Qimiao Shopping Mall.

The Qingshan City Government thanks Mr. Wang and all the shop owners for their support. We wish all citizens a Happy New Year and a wonderful time.

The sound from the loudspeaker kept repeating.

The literate people had already seen what was written on the large sign at the entrance, so they were excited but not surprised.

The illiterate people were all incredibly excited when they heard what was being broadcast over the loudspeaker. Everyone's eyes lit up, filled with anticipation.

As soon as the announcement came over the loudspeaker, the whole street erupted in discussion.

"Oh my god, I hope I win the lottery."

"First prize, first prize! I hope I can win the first prize. I need to hurry up and buy things to get the prize voucher."

"Haha, God bless me to win the first prize."

Wang Simeng nodded slightly in satisfaction upon seeing this scene.

"Haha, this Miss Wang really has a way with herself. She's made the whole of Qingshan City buzz with excitement this morning," a shop owner nearby remarked.

"Yes, she's a real lucky charm," one of the shop owners said enviously.

This chapter is not finished, please click the next page to continue reading!