Chapter 8, the lottery has been drawn

The numbers came out one by one, and indeed, only one number was drawn

A Bao's mood calmed down a bit, and he also realized that he could not blame Chen Wenjin. He hurriedly said: "At least we won something, just one number short, which means what the aliens said is quite reliable! You won 800, I won 400, that's pretty good! What do you say we do tonight?"

How can you know if it's small or not without looking? Do you want me to show you? Di was not willing to back down after being called small by that red-haired girl.

After finishing our meal, with no particular plans, we accompanied Di to go shopping for clothes.

I had rice noodles again and heard Di and A Bao say almost the same thing again

"I am not sure." After Chen Wenjin finished speaking, he added, "I will call you later."

Chen Wenjin did not expect that this girl was really coming for him. Since that is the case, why waste game tokens? So he stood up and said: "Then I will just admit defeat. As someone who has a girlfriend and is very shy, it is better to be more passive."

He had just hung up the phone when A Bao ran over, returned the call to the number, and finally said: "Saved some money! The monkey shouted to drink, and I said I would go with two brothers, and he said to go together"

I don't mind! After all, no one is as beautiful as me, and sooner or later, she will be dumped because of me. What is your pager number?" The red-haired girl was so self-absorbed, and Chen Wenjin liked her confidence, so he quickly reported a string of numbers: "XXXXXXXXXXXX, do you remember?

Because I arrived a bit late to buy the lottery tickets this time, the content of the conversation has changed. It seems that this power, if not used, is fine, but once used, it is difficult to maintain the original state completely... Chen Wenjin has already experienced the situation of shopping in the afternoon. Although he does not want to repeat it, he has no money with A Bao, and it would not be appropriate to suddenly part ways with Di. Therefore, he still has to accompany him shopping, reliving something he has just experienced in his memory.

While eating rice noodles, Chen Wenjin was contemplating when he would have the time to conduct experiments to see if there are any limitations to this ability. He thought that by repeatedly satisfying his appetite whenever he felt hungry for rice noodles, after numerous repetitions, he might be able to achieve aversion therapy. Thus, he would not become an overweight middle-aged man in the future

Monkey? Chen Wenjin has never heard A Bao mention it.

That's not right, the sixth number is incorrect! Chen Wenjin was very surprised; he had planned for A Bao to have five red balls and one blue ball, but the problem was that the sixth red ball did not match the number he knew.

Thus, Hui woke up in the early morning and felt inexplicably worried when she did not see Chen Wenjin. Later, when he did not return her call, she cried in bed, lost in her thoughts, feeling that he had moved on and no longer cared for her. It was only when she received his message explaining everything that she felt happy again, realizing that her previous worries were unfounded, as Chen Wenjin could never be the kind of jerk who would toy with her feelings and body.

This afternoon, I will have a clear discussion with Fen and A Bao, ensuring a good parting without even being unable to remain friends. Hui is quite concerned about this matter and finally asked, "Is A Bao alright?"

Di has no interest in the lottery, so she goes shopping for clothes by herself and has arranged to meet up shortly

Are you afraid that I will forget? The red-haired girl said with a light laugh: I have a very good memory

The young girl leaned in close to Chen Wenjin's ear and, with a deliberately teasing tone, said: "Shall I leave you a pager number"

"Today we have a small private room, just invite a few close friends to drink, a little over a hundred yuan will be enough," said A Bao, who then confidently added, "When you have money, of course you should go out to chase girls! You can call Hui out, but don't call Fen, let's save where we can."

You will know soon. Chen Wenjin had no curiosity about the numbers at all; he even remembered the order in which they were drawn.

A Bao, who should have been delighted, now wore a face full of disappointment. However, he felt it inappropriate to say anything in such a crowded setting. After redeeming the prize and walking away, he finally remarked, "What is going on? Are aliens playing tricks on us?"

The last number has also been revealed, and Chen Wenjin looked at the result in disbelief—it's different, it is not the number he knew!

In fear that it would not be lively enough, the loud cheers attracted onlookers who began to jeer. A-Bao, also worried that the red-haired girl might play tricks, hurriedly urged her on, saying: "You won! Hurry up and touch it! Surely you don't only have a mouth, do you?"

Chen Wenjin sent a message to Hui Liu at the rice noodle shop, and while on the way, he also paid attention to his surroundings. He did not see that suspicious figure and self-deprecatingly thought: "It seems I was overly suspicious"

Who knows? Chen Wenjin was also puzzled and couldn't help but suspect that it was because he had purchased a winning number, which caused the winning numbers to change. "I don't believe it; for the next issue, I will come back several times to see what is really going on"

Upon arriving at the designated location, Chen Wenjin, accompanied by Hui, unexpectedly discovered that the red-haired girl from the arcade was also present when they met the monkey who had invited them, along with A Bao and Di.

Di could not help but laugh, calling Chen Wenjin over. Finally, he deliberately said loudly: "After all this fuss! It turns out that someone wants to pursue you, Huang Jin! Beautiful lady, there is no need to step on me as a stepping stone to pursue my friend; you could have just said it directly! This opportunity is yours."

Chen Wenjin also paid no attention, focusing instead on memorizing the number. Then, the driving force—everything around him—rapidly receded, returning to noon, just as he had finished his call with Hui in the telephone booth.

Chen Wenjin felt uneasy, as he realized that this monkey resembled the blond boy he had encountered in the phone booth at noon, the one who had suddenly turned around and retraced his steps on the road

You hosted last night, and now you want to treat again? Chen Wenjin seems to have taken a liking to A Bao, as if having money on him makes him uncomfortable.

Chen Wenjin hung up the phone and called Di and A Bao to have rice noodles together. Although they felt that lunch was a bit early, they agreed.

A Bao dropped the lottery ticket, crushed it fiercely, and exclaimed, "Aliens are playing us!"

The red-haired girl disdainfully said, "Take it off now, I want to see!"

Are you serious?" A Bao was also half-convinced, but then felt that Chen Wenjin could indeed do something like this, and couldn't help but angrily say: "You could also invite her out to play, I would have a chance too! Why give a false impression? I will go talk to her—

Chen Wenjin is not in a hurry, because it was never possible to win in the first place

Damn! The first number didn't win! I hope I won't waste my money for nothing? A-Bao was very anxious; if the three thousand yuan prize vanished into thin air, so be it, as he was mentally prepared for that possibility. However, he couldn't afford to lose the money spent on the lottery!

Why not chat a little longer? Being so proactive, you should definitely be able to get it done tonight! Ah Bao is frustrated that things aren't going as planned; if it were him in this situation, he would be having a great time! Yet, it is someone like Chen Wenjin who encounters such circumstances, while someone like Di, who is wealthy and well-connected but still cannot find a girlfriend, has all the advantages!

It is indeed clear and unmistakable. Chen Wenjin then left a message for Hui.

He has also come to terms with it and will not do anything to Fen. Di is also present and has not yet decided where to go in the afternoon; once confirmed, I will leave you a message. Chen Wanjin met at the end of the road, and a blond-haired youth suddenly turned around and walked back. It felt somewhat off, but in his memory, they had no enemies during this period. Although it might just be paranoia, it is still more prudent to change locations.

"What are you talking about?" Chen Wenjin frowned, dissatisfaction evident on his face. Seeing that he was concerned, A Bao could only sigh and say, "Heaven is truly unfair"

Change the location and leave me a message first, don't make me worry!" Hui, feeling uneasy, hung up the phone.

A group of people looked regretfully at A Bao, who had matched five numbers of the same color, winning the fourth prize, which amounted to 200 yuan. If he had matched one more number of the same color, it would have been the second prize; if he had matched one more number of a different color, it would have been the third prize, with a prize amount of 3,000 yuan

Such matters are originally quite common, just like last night when A Bao was paying the bill, he called upon friends, to the extent that the large private room was overcrowded, and of course, it is the same when others treat.

Chen Wenjin neatly organized the lottery tickets in layers, letting out a quiet sigh. Now, even if he knew the winning numbers, he could only afford to buy a few tickets with the little money he had, otherwise he wouldn't even have enough to pay for rice noodles. 'Forget it, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. What's the harm in dreaming about winning the next draw?'

I have a girlfriend, Chen Wenjin reiterated once again

Chen Wenjin is not concerned about what to do in the afternoon, he is just waiting for the evening to arrive quickly, but A Bao is even more anxious, waiting for the lottery results at the lottery shop

"I saw someone who seemed a bit off, but I couldn't see clearly from too far away. I suspected they might be an enemy, so I planned to change locations, which made me a bit anxious." Chen Wenjin said this, and immediately switched to Hui, who was worried and hurriedly asked, "Have you offended someone recently?"

"I don't believe it," Chen Wenjin gently pushed her away by the shoulder and then called Di and A Bao to leave.

Chen Wenjin smiled without speaking, for the true reason was that he was too lazy to explain. The age of that red-haired girl was similar, and she was so unruly that he neither liked her nor wished to approach her, as it would bring too much trouble. Moreover, things might not be as they appeared on the surface; that red-haired girl might have other intentions.

Next to the rice noodle shop, there is a lottery ticket shop. When Chen Wenjin entered the rice noodle shop, he said he was going to make a phone call to leave a message for Hui. He went alone to buy several sets of numbers, one of which was a complete win. He planned to go back and report to his parents, while also fulfilling Chen Zhu's lottery dream. The other six tickets were all third prizes, two of which he gave to A Bao, so that his previous money would not go to waste.

However, the sixth number did not win

Di stood up and pulled Chen, asking him to sit down. The latter really did not want to, just waiting for the girl to refuse. Unexpectedly, the girl boldly scrutinized him with her eyes for a moment and said, "Alright! It's you. If I lose, I'll let you touch me; if you lose, you let me touch you."

The red-haired girl, with a look of disdain on her face, unexpectedly walked over, embracing Chen Wenjin with one arm while using her other hand to perform the trick of the monkey stealing a peach, instantly provoking cheers from the surrounding crowd

"I gave a fake pager number," Chen Wenjin said flatly. Di was taken aback for a moment, then immediately responded in disbelief, "Don't kid around! This girl is quite attractive! You wouldn't want her if she came to you?"

When the winning numbers were announced, A Bao was also waiting in the store, holding the two tickets he bought yesterday and the two tickets Chen Wenjin had just given him. He felt anxious, torn between hope and fear of loss, and thus sought comfort: "Huang Jin, did the aliens tell you the new numbers again at noon? You must be losing your mind, right?"

The three people stopped discussing the matter. Chen Wenjin called back to Hui, and on the other end, it was said that her father was not at home, and her mother had taken her younger brother out to buy things, seizing this opportunity to make the call

Why think so negatively? Di also feels it is a waste, while Chen Wenjin does not feel regret, simply stating: "I do not like being pursued, nor do I like to pursue others relentlessly"

Di Gao shouted A Bao's name loudly, and before he could get closer, the young girl waved her hand and called out: "Is it scarier to shout out something uglier than you?"

One number, and another number... Abao was very excited, and the others around him who were waiting for the draw saw that he had hit five numbers, and couldn't help but excitedly shout for the next number with him

What if there is a limit to its use? Wouldn't it be a waste of this miraculous power to satisfy the appetite of the fans? Chen Wenjin once again dismissed this thought. Why was he so eager to know the limits of this power? Wasn't that just being overly concerned and looking for trouble after having eaten to his fill?

"If you lose, my girlfriend will show you every day! Do you dare to bet?" The girl, who quickly shifted the topic, disdainfully said, "Look at you, so small and timid; winning against you is meaningless. Hey, do you have any friends who want to join in? If so, if you lose, I'll let your friend touch me a bit."

What is it? Are you in such a hurry to hang up the phone and not want to talk to me? Have you become unappreciative after getting what you wanted? It was never like this before; these past two days, you have always been eager to end the conversation! I feel that our relationship is now closer, and we should be inseparable for a lifetime, naturally more affectionate than in the past, which makes me especially sensitive and concerned.

"You must be sick, right?" A Biao and Di spoke in unison

How could he possibly remember the lottery numbers from over twenty years ago on a certain day? The intention was to wait for the draw, then remember the numbers, and subsequently return to the time before the draw.

Onlookers gathered around, all stirred by these words, with many voices rising in a clamor.

Chen Wenjin wants to laugh, but Di does not assess the opponent's level; isn't this clearly a path to defeat? Not to mention that Di does not have such thick skin, even if he did, if he truly stripped down, he would still lose.

Originally, this was within Chen Wenjin's expectations, yet he gazed in surprise at the live lottery draw on the television

We used to hang out together, but then he moved away, and we lost contact for some time. Today, he ran into someone he knew and just found out my pager number. A-Bao was very happy; he had a lead for the evening that didn't cost him anything. He wished that such good fortune would happen every day.

The lottery ticket that Chen Wenjin left for his father, Chen Zhu, was originally a first prize ticket, but it has now turned into a third prize ticket