Chapter 128: The Grand Prize Winner
Now, with thirty number balls drawn, and all in the correct order, people couldn't help but feel terrified. Even if the rest don't match, the first thirty already earn over ten million in prize money.
No matter what, Xiao Tianyu's luck with these two purchased lottery tickets for Celestial Colors is simply extraordinary. Winning thirty numbers in a row, what does that even mean?
If he wins more, the prize money might double or even triple.
Everyone was secretly thinking about what would happen next. No one knew for sure.
But even so, it was enough to make Gao Ritian and others begin to feel nervous. If he really won, Gao would have to come up with fourteen billion, not fourteen dollars. And if he couldn't, what would the consequences be? It's hard to imagine.
But considering the six remaining number balls, the odds were still extremely low. The three of them relaxed a bit.
"The thirty-first ball shouldn't come out in order, right?" they thought to themselves. However, seeing the indifferent expression on Xiao Tianyu's face, they started to feel nervous again.
From start to finish, Xiao Tianyu hadn't felt nervous, as if he already believed he would win the first prize.
Now, the thirty-first number ball marked on the board was number 7. So, what number will roll out next? Everyone couldn't help but look at the big screen, hoping it wouldn't be a 7.
The big ball on the screen began to roll again, and everyone started getting tense. If it hits again, the prize money would be over twenty million.
"Don't be number 7... don't be number 7..." Gao Ritian and the others murmured to themselves.
Soon, the 7 ball rolled out along the track, and everyone's eyes showed a hint of horror. The thirty-first ball, matched.
It's already the thirty-first, my goodness, what kind of tremendous luck is this guy having? Buying a lottery ticket for two dollars and hitting thirty-one balls? Since when did Celestial Colors become so easy to win?
Damn, I'm quitting my job tomorrow to buy lottery tickets every day, but... but what if he really wins the first prize?
If he really wins, how much money would that be? Not only is the prize money seventy billion, but Gao Ritian, Qiu Xia, and Mo Jun will have to pay double as compensation. Damn, that's an uncountable amount of money.
Now that the thirty-first ball is also a match, Mo Jun and the other two felt a chill, even starting to sweat coldly. There are still five number balls on the screen, with the next ball marked on the board being number 18.
At this moment, the screen started rolling again, everyone's hearts in their throats. Would the next ball be a match too?
You see, the fewer number balls left in the big ball, the greater the chances later on. This made Gao Ritian and the other two increasingly unsure. If they lost, what would they do, deny it?
At this point, Luo Bing couldn't help but feel quite nervous holding the lottery ticket. Only Xiao Tianyu stood there as if nothing was happening, like a bystander, which frustrated Luo Bing very much.
Amid this tension among everyone, the 18 ball slowly rolled out of the big ball and onto the track. The beautiful host lightly smiled and said, "The thirty-second number ball is number 18!"
With these words, the entire venue erupted. Almost everyone present was stunned by this.
Someone couldn't help but exclaim, "The thirty-second ball is also a match. Just three more, and the first prize is in the bag!"
This person wasn't wrong at all. Now there are four number balls left in the big ball. Just match three more, and the last one is a sure thing.
The faces of Mo Jun, Gao Ritian, and Qiu Xia grew paler, feeling as if they no longer had their arms attached to their shoulders.
"It's okay, there are still four number balls, the chances are still very small!"
"Yes!" Qiu Xia nodded, "Don't think that just because you matched thirty-two balls, you're sure to win. That's impossible!"
Yet what they said seemed to be right. There are still four number balls, the odds are still very low, and it's still unknown whose hands the victory would fall into.
At this point, however, Xiao Tianyu glanced at the three of them with a sorrowful look, truly not giving up until they reach the Yellow River.
Gao Shaoyang personally organized this matter, would there be a mistake? Of course not, otherwise, Gao wouldn't sit in the second seat of Tianyu International.
"The thirty-third number ball is number 25!" The host said, and all eyes turned to the big screen, glancing back at the board, entering a standstill once again.
"Oh my god, thirty-three number balls, another match. My goodness, what kind of luck is this? Not even the true son of a dragon has such a fate, it's so damn extraordinary!"
"I didn't expect today's gala to verify such an extraordinary scene, it's unbelievable!"
"I feel like I'm dreaming, you know?"
"..."
Everyone's gaze was fixed on the big screen, completely frozen there, as if petrified. Now, there are only three number balls left in the big ball, and the chance of winning the first prize is already 33.3%. If they match again, what will happen?
Actually, in Xiao Tianyu's view, that's 100%, without any surprises.
"Will it really match?" Luo Bing held the lottery ticket, her hands were trembling. She had never felt such excitement in her life. If two dollars could win a lottery, how shocking would that be?
"It will match!" Xiao Tianyu said indifferently, causing many people to look at him strangely. How could he be so sure, was he Zhuge Liang reincarnated, able to predict outcomes?
Of course, no one believed that Xiao Tianyu bought the Celestial Colors full package, because that's impossible; who would be that big of a fool in the world?
Even if you wanted to buy it, how many people in Celestial Capital could afford it?
Besides, buying a lottery is just for fun, who's crazy enough to buy the full package of Celestial Colors, having too much money?
With the last three number balls, everyone's emotions were driven to a climax. As long as it came out in the order of 36, 23, 9, the first prize would be in the bag, without a doubt.
The big ball on the screen continued to roll, and everyone was staring intently. After all, this was a high-stakes gamble, three arms exchanged for one. If you can't pay, you'd have to give up an arm.
Soon, the thirty-fourth number ball rolled out along the track. The host smiled and said, "The thirty-fourth number ball is number 36. Now there are only two number balls left in the big ball, are you lottery friends ready? As soon as one more rolls out, the first prize will be awarded. I wonder if anyone bought such a set of numbers today. If you did, you would be a billionaire tonight!"
With the host's voice, everyone at the scene trembled frantically, as if they couldn't believe what they were witnessing.
Finally, someone exclaimed in horror, "Oh my god, the thirty-fourth number ball matched again. This is an extraordinary feat. Matching thirty-four number balls is already the second prize, with a prize of ninety million!"