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Chapter 431: Chapter 434: Lucky Draw_1
Tan Zhenghong clasped his hands together, "Don’t worry, everyone, we are honest businesspeople, fair to young and old alike. Moreover, we aren’t new to business; we’ve been setting up a stand at the dock all along. Some of you must know that, right?"
"I’m a regular customer, I go almost every day. I was wondering why your stand wasn’t there these days, turns out you were prepping to open a shop. That’s wonderful news!"
"Enough with the useless talk, hurry up and weigh half a pheasant and one jin of dried tofu skin for me."
"I want some too. I’ll take the pork intestines; they’re delicious and not expensive. Before, I had to stand in line for a long time just to get some."
Some of the onlookers were now tempted. It’s just marinated meat, could it really be that miraculous?
Even if it were delicious, they needn’t get so excited about it.
Qiao Duo’er’s eyes twitched. The level of acting among the crowd was indeed something.
She quickly returned to normal, "Today, our store is introducing a special dish. Whoever can guess what this special dish is will also get an additional grand prize."
Hearing about a grand prize, many people became enthusiastic.
But the foods they could think of were all laid out in the cabinet. What other rare items could there be?
"It must be dog meat!" someone said with certainty.
Just as Qiao Duo’er shook her head, another person continued to guess, "I think it’s taro!"
Before he could finish, someone else objected, "You’re wrong, it must be mutton or sheep’s stomach. Yes, and it could also be beef."
He had checked all the ingredients and named everything that wasn’t there.
This way, the grand prize would surely be his!
"All wrong. Come on, think harder. The reward is one tael of silver!" Qiao Duo’er took out a tael of broken silver from her sleeve as a prize.
The prize was substantial, causing those who were initially uninterested to perk up.
People began guessing one after another, and it wasn’t long before a variety of answers had been suggested.
Those with vivid imaginations even came up with wild answers like lion, tiger, or black bear.
But... all were incorrect.
Just as everyone was at a loss, Chen Yiling arrived with her maid.
"Duo’er, is your roast duck ready? I’ve arranged with my husband to add it to tonight’s meal; you must save one for me," Chen Yiling said coyly, always maintaining her image as a lady in front of others.
Watching her poised behavior, no one would believe she was the ’little witch’ who used to catch fish, shrimp, and beehive at Big Willow Village. 𝚗ov𝚙𝚞𝚋.c𝚘m
Qiao Duo’er and Tan Zhenghong greeted her with a salute, "Madam, rest assured, we’ve already saved it for you."
Suddenly, Chen Yiling noticed the strange looks directed at her and couldn’t help touching her face.
Was there something dirty on her face, or did they think she was a demon?
Why were they all staring at her?
Qiao Duo’er stuffed the silver into Chen Yiling’s hand, "They were just guessing what today’s new special is, and you were the first to give the right answer. This prize is what you’ve won; make sure to keep it."
Seeing Qiao Duo’er hand the silver to Chen Yiling, everyone felt discontent.
Because Chen Yiling already knew the answer in advance.
But she was the Lady of the County, and in White Stone Town, no one dared to offend her; as long as she was happy, that was all that mattered.
Forget it, if Chen Yiling hadn’t said it, they might not have guessed the answer until evening, and it wouldn’t have been theirs anyway.
"It seems I was presumptuous. But don’t be angry, everyone; please support us. Once the owner here has copper coins, I’ll exchange the silver and share it with you; there will be a share for everyone who sees it!" Chen Yiling said generously.
One tael of silver was a thousand Wen Money; it would certainly be enough to go around, though not many would get a big share. It was just for a bit of fun.
