Lin Feng watched Zhang Hu’s figure at the street corner and quickly walked up.

"Brother Hu!"

Lin Feng shouted at Zhang Hu’s back.

Zhang Hu heard someone calling him, turned around, and saw Lin Feng stepping up quickly.

"Oh, it’s you? Why aren’t you playing?"

Zhang Hu asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Yeah, not playing anymore, got bored, just came out for some fresh air."

Lin Feng replied casually.

"Oh, I see. Well, join me then, I’m going to buy a lottery ticket and then head home."

Zhang Hu said offhandedly, not thinking much of it.

"That sounds good. But, my family has moved to Qinghe East Road now, we don’t live there anymore."

Lin Feng lied, fearing that if he really won the jackpot, Zhang Hu might get other ideas.

"No problem, we’ll just split ways later, anyway, you’re free. Just come with me for the experience."

Zhang Hu said nonchalantly.

As they walked and chatted, Zhang Hu kept bragging to Lin Feng about how many big shots he knew and how awesome he was...

Lin Feng kept nodding and going along with it.

Soon, they arrived at the lottery store.

As soon as they walked into the lottery store, Zhang Hu shouted loudly.

"Boss, give me a lottery ticket, I’m having a terrible day, need to change my luck!"

"Alright... it’s you, kid. Same as always, five random picks?"

The boss said with a smile.

"Yep."

Lin Feng watched from the side, guessing that Zhang Hu often bought lottery tickets and was familiar with the boss.

After handing over ten yuan, Zhang Hu received the lottery ticket from the boss.

Then he saw Lin Feng curiously staring at the ticket in his hand, so he said.

"What, you want to play too?"

"Yeah, I’m kind of interested. But, Brother Hu, how do you buy these?"

Lin Feng pretended to ask.

Then Zhang Hu started explaining the lottery ticket to Lin Feng.

Two minutes later, Lin Feng appeared enlightened.

He looked at Zhang Hu and said.

"Brother Hu, I think the numbers on your ticket are pretty good, can I buy a ticket with the same numbers?"

Zhang Hu was happy to hear Lin Feng praise his picked numbers.

So he handed the ticket to Lin Feng and said.

"Sure, no problem, go ahead and buy the same one."

Lin Feng took the ticket and turned to the boss.

"Boss, please give me the same ticket with these numbers, uh, make it 100 times, please."

Lin Feng said casually.

"Uh... young man, are you sure you want to buy it 100 times?"

"I’m telling you, this kid Zhang Hu buys often, but he’s never won anything. This 100 times will be a thousand yuan, probably thrown into the sea. Are you sure?"

"Yeah, ring it up, I think Brother Hu’s numbers are quite good!"

"If I don’t win, it’s just for charity, no big deal."

Lin Feng said calmly.

Both the boss and Zhang Hu were startled by Lin Feng’s wager.

Zhang Hu quickly pulled Lin Feng aside and said.

"Bro, you’re playing big here, even I don’t have that kind of confidence, it was all nonsense earlier."

"No worries, Brother Hu, it’s just a thousand yuan, if I don’t win, it’s a donation."

Lin Feng said casually.

"Uh..."

Zhang Hu didn’t know what to say.

Lin Feng turned to the boss and said, "Boss, print the ticket," and took a thousand yuan from his wallet to hand to the boss.

The boss, seeing this, didn’t say more. After all, it’s Lin Feng’s money, and he would earn more by selling more.

He quickly printed the ticket and handed it to Lin Feng.

After taking the ticket, Lin Feng returned Zhang Hu’s original one to him, and the two of them walked out of the lottery store.

"Bro, not to say I didn’t warn you, but this thousand yuan is likely to go down the drain, why buy this when you could get a nice pack of Zhonghua cigarettes?"

Zhang Hu said, a bit concerned for Lin Feng.

"No worries, Brother Hu, it’s not a lot of money anyway, just doing a good deed, plus I feel like your numbers are jackpot-worthy, you know, what if we win? I’d instantly become rich, haha."

Lin Feng said with a laugh.

Zhang Hu shook his head; how could that be? He’d been buying for years without a win.

Lin Feng suddenly thought of Zhang Hu’s fate after winning the lottery in his previous life and said.

"Brother Hu, if you really win the jackpot, what would you do with the money?"

"If I really win, I’d buy a Mercedes-Benz and drive it every day, make those who look down on me envious and jealous, then live it up and have fun!"

Zhang Hu said with some yearning.

"Uh..."

Isn’t that exactly the path Zhang Hu took in his previous life?

Following that course, he’d likely end up heavily in debt and on the run.

Out of kindness, Lin Feng advised.

"Brother Hu, I think if you really win, you should be discreet."

"Use the money wisely, start a small business, live comfortably, that’s better."

Zhang Hu chuckled and said, "We’ll talk about it if I actually win, saying this now is just nonsense!"

Seeing this, Lin Feng didn’t say more.

After all, fate brought them together, and that was all he could do.

Whether Zhang Hu would listen or not was his business, it’s about respecting others’ destinies...

After walking for a while, Zhang Hu headed towards Lin Feng’s neighborhood, while Lin Feng pretended to go in the opposite direction, towards Qinghe East Road.

So they parted ways at the intersection.

Watching Zhang Hu’s fading figure, Lin Feng shook his head.

He’d given a kind reminder; whether Zhang Hu listened was beyond his control.

Then Lin Feng headed towards the internet cafe, retrieved his car, and drove home.

At 9:30 p.m., Lin Feng sat in front of the TV, waiting for the live lottery drawing...

Just then, Lin Dashan came out after his shower, drying his hair. He saw Lin Feng staring at a piece of paper and watching TV.

Curiously he asked.

"What are you up to, kid?"

Lin Feng glanced at his dad and then said casually.

"Oh, I passed by a lottery store today and bought a ticket, just checking if I won."

Lin Dashan: "..."

Lin Dashan looked at Lin Feng, somewhat speechless. "Are you dreaming? It’s not that easy to win!"

"Uh, you never know, what if I really win?"

Lin Feng said casually.

"You’re talking nonsense!"

Lin Dashan sat down, lit a cigarette, and said.

Lin Feng watched Lin Dashan puffing away and said.

"Dad, let’s make a bet. If I win the jackpot, you’ll quit smoking, deal?"

"Ha, if you really win the jackpot, I’ll quit!"

Lin Dashan said disdainfully.

"Alright, you said it yourself!"

Lin Feng smiled slightly.

"Haha, I said it!"

"It’s that easy unless you’re the chosen one!"

Lin Dashan said confidently.

Then the TV showed the lottery drawing!

Lin Feng watched as the first number appeared, it matched.

Then the second matched, the third, fourth, fifth...