In addition to a generous prize, An Ge also granted the inn numerous privileges to the winner, such as free tickets to guest rooms, the sacred spring, and the amusement park. As for the library, she decided to open it to the public free of charge.
Keen-eyed customers noticed that dumplings would be served free with dinner. Upon asking, they learned that the manager had prepared them to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Everyone then realized that the competition was actually for the Winter Solstice and New Year's Day, which meant there would be another holiday in a few days?
After receiving confirmation, many people immediately extended their room bookings. Just as everyone was filled with anticipation, colorful lights suddenly lit up outside the inn.
Everyone rushed outside and saw the ice sculptures for the competition shimmering in the night. Upon closer inspection, they discovered that each ice sculpture had a light underneath it.
Despite the cold weather, many people bundled themselves up tightly and strolled through the thick snow among the various ice sculptures. The nighttime scenery offered a unique charm compared to the daytime view.
It wasn't until dinner time that everyone reluctantly left.
"Today is the Winter Solstice. To celebrate the festival and the successful conclusion of the ice sculpture competition, the store manager will be providing dumplings for everyone free. There's a surprise inside the dumplings! If anyone finds a dumpling with a coin inside, they'll receive a small gift," the staff said as they served dumplings.
The guests, who were already looking forward to it, became even more interested.
"This way of eating is interesting. I've always been lucky, and I'm determined to win this prize."
"That's not necessarily true. Maybe that dumpling is in my bowl."
"Even if it weren't for this, it would still be worth it. These dumplings are so delicious! I wonder if the inn will add this dish to their menu in the future."
Everyone chatted and laughed, savoring the food with anticipation.
Song Ankang's little mouth was chubby, like a little hamster. Hui Niang looked at her adorable son and wanted to laugh. "Eat slowly, there's more here if you're not full."
"Ouch!" Song Ankang frowned, and amidst his parents' worry, slowly pulled a copper coin out of his mouth. "How did I end up with a copper coin in my mouth?"
These words immediately attracted the attention of the people at the next table.
"This is such good luck! A little kid actually got to eat it."
"What? Someone won the lottery?"
"Oh my, this child is so cute. He looks like a lucky star. Let Auntie touch him."
Seeing the intense gazes of the crowd, Song Ankang was so frightened that he quickly hid behind his father. Fortunately, a shop assistant intervened in time, preventing Song Ankang from being harassed.
The jackpot was a supermarket gift card, not a big prize for many, but still the envy of many. But it was more than just a gift card; the little guy had received divine blessing and was destined for good luck.
An Ge was worried that she would be used as a wishing well, which is why she only set up one grand prize. As it turns out, An Ge is becoming more and more clear about the thought processes of the ancients.
Some people, seeing that Song Ankang's family did not appear wealthy, had the idea of spending a lot of money to buy the shopping cards.
The Song family breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the crowd disperse. To them, the shopping card represented a stroke of luck, and they wouldn't sell it for any price.
Moreover, with the bonus, they are not so tight on money anymore.
"Keep the card safe from now on; it's a blessing from the gods."
Hui Niang nodded and solemnly accepted the card.
Much later, An Ge didn't hear any news from the supermarket about anyone using the shopping card. When she finally learned the truth, she was both amused and exasperated.
In the staff canteen, An Ge and the others gathered together to eat delicious dumplings, creating a harmonious and joyful atmosphere.
At first, everyone was a little reserved when they saw An Ge at the restaurant, but as time went on, they found that the manager was very approachable and treated everyone the same, so they gradually relaxed.
"Xiuniang, you must serve me more. I'm so tired today, I could eat a whole cow."
Xiu Niang's face lit up with a smile. "Don't worry, manager. The cafeteria has prepared plenty of dumplings today. I guarantee you'll have a full meal."
An Ge returned to her seat with a large bowl of dumplings, looking quite pleased with herself.
Hu Jiu felt a pang of heartache seeing An Ge's exhausted appearance. "You should get some rest tomorrow. Just leave the opening of the amusement park and library to me."
"I'm not that tired. Besides, you're working much harder." Hu Jiu has been extremely busy lately, working much harder than her.
Seeing the two acting as if no one else was around, Lu Yan grumbled, "Hey, hey, if you want to flirt, don't do it in front of everyone. There are children here."
Ginseng quickly covered his eyes, peeking through his fingers, "Ginseng can't see anything with his eyes covered."
"You opportunistic little ginseng spirit, have you forgotten who plays with you every day? Whose side are you really on?"
The little boy sighed like a grown-up, "It's clearly you who pesters me every day, and I'm the one playing with you, right?" Brother Lu Yan is a very nice person, but he really doesn't like his aura. He's always bothering him, making it inconvenient for him to see Sister An Ge.
Lu Yan opened his eyes wide, clutching his chest with a hurt expression, "In the end, I misplaced my trust."
An Ge rolled her eyes at Lu Yan, "How old are you to still bully a child? No wonder Shenwa hasn't been looking for me lately, it turns out you're the one stopping him."
“Although the ginseng can help with cultivation, don’t go too far. What’s the point of pestering a little kid every day?” Hu Jiu knew that Lu Yan valued cultivation, but he was a demonic cultivator, so the ginseng could only help him to a limited extent.
“The Ginseng Child is quite sensitive to auras. We, the demon plants, don’t like the aura on you. You can only come to see the Ginseng Child again when you can completely suppress it,” Rongzhi said bluntly.
Chang Jin chimed in with a complaint, "Aren't you too idle? You should help me with my work more in the future."
Lu Yan was so angry he almost fainted. He had only wanted to tease the store manager and Hu Jiu, but it turned into a criticism session.
"You were talking about the store manager, why are you suddenly bringing me up? Can't I just shut up?" After saying that, she even made a gesture of pulling her mouth shut with her hand.
An Ge clearly wasn't going to let him off so easily, and said with a smirk, "I heard from Hu Jiu that you're quite popular with women. The little princess of the Tiger Clan still can't forget you."
Lu Yan has been a womanizer, but he has also had his share of mishaps.
According to Hu Jiu's gossip, he once flirted with the little princess of the tiger clan, but she turned out to be a decisive person who carried him home and almost made him her live-in son-in-law.
From then on, Lu Yan's expression changed whenever he mentioned this little princess.
Just as An Ge had expected, Lu Yan trembled as soon as An Ge mentioned that person, "Everyone, I was wrong, please spare my life."
That scoundrel Hu Jiu, who forgets his friends for the sake of a pretty girl, actually told the shop manager about his embarrassing affair. With the shop manager holding such a huge secret, he could foresee his miserable future.
The group looked at Lu Yan and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
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