A leisurely life: I have a scenic area

Chapter 116 I came to the scenic area today, and yes, I won first prize.
The longest queue of customers was at Qi Yue's gambling table.

The gambling table can accommodate four tourists at a time.

Everyone seemed very confident, and they were all shouting that they would beat Qi Yue to a pulp.

This event was not broadcast live.

Qi Yue thought about it for a moment and decided it was better not to do a live stream.

If there's a live stream of him rolling the dice, allowing gamblers to place real bets, then he'll have to go in too.

This kind of thing is just for fun inside the scenic area.

However, videos can be shared, as long as they are not broadcast live.

"Come on over, everyone. My skills are top-notch."

Qi Yue shook the dice cup and slammed it down on the table, easily responding to everyone's provocation.

"Come on! I'm betting everything!"

"I'm betting all three of the same number!"

People started placing bets.

The atmosphere at the scene was extremely lively.

It has to be said that gambling has a fatal attraction for some people.

Even if the reward is just a souvenir badge from the scenic area.

As a result, many people immediately went to the scenic area's ticket office to buy duplicate tickets.

You need your ID card information to buy tickets online, but not to buy them offline.

Because in most cases, no one will buy several tickets for themselves.

But this time it's different.

One ticket is worth 1000 taels of silver, so five tickets would be worth 5000 taels of silver.

You can go to different gambling tables and play 5 times.

Therefore, many people at the ticket office buy tickets in this way.

There's no way around it; a strong competitive spirit is a common trait in many people.

"Hello, I need 5 tickets. I have a friend over there."

A young man approached the ticket booth and said.

"5 sheets, okay."

Li Xue looked around but did not see any of her so-called friends.

But tickets still need to be sold.

However, she sensed that something was amiss, so she inquired about it in the scenic area's group chat.

Is it reasonable to buy multiple tickets at once?

As long as the reward doesn't involve cash, it doesn't really matter.

Because the rules are very clear.

This is an event where you can redeem souvenirs.

Moreover, Qi Yue was busy rolling the dice and didn't see the message.

As a result, the ticket office remained extremely busy.

Qi Yue, acting as the bookmaker, roughly calculated that the tourists would lose more than they would win.

He was rolling the dice completely fairly, without any skill involved.

Looking at it this way, gambling is indeed risky.

The house always wins.

Tourists come in waves and leave in waves.

Because you can only play 10 times, if you don't reach 3000 taels, you have to bet everything on the 10th time.

Therefore, some tourists had one last stroke of luck, betting on the Leopard number and winning a 150x reward.

He received a gold medal on the spot.

The medal is fixed in a frame, and through the transparent glass, you can see that the surface appears gold, but it does not contain any real gold.

Even so, the medal looks quite good.

The picture frame is sturdy and delicate, with a substantial weight, showing that it was made with care.

"Someone has won a triple number!"

"Wow, the first prize!"

"What luck!"

"Besides medals, you can also choose rewards!"

"That commemorative fountain pen is also very nice!"

The winner was a young man who couldn't stop smiling. After receiving the prize, he chose a fountain pen.

All eyes were on the young man.

The young man really enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention.

He seemed to be carrying the wind as he walked down the street.

He held the medal in his hand.

When they get to crowded places, they'll take out their phones, pretend to make a call, and loudly proclaim, feigning composure:
"I came to the scenic area today, and yes, I won first prize."

"Winning first prize isn't easy, what kind of luck do I have!"

"The medal is right here in my hand, how could it be fake?"

Upon hearing his words, the tourists would look toward the medal in his hand.

Upon seeing the medal, a look of anticipation appeared on his face.

This event was very well organized.

Inside the sect's scenic area, staff members dressed in ancient costumes and tourists shook dice and shouted loudly.

Laughter filled the air.

Whether watching others win or lose, everyone finds it quite interesting.

When I actually played it myself, I found it very exciting.

Moreover, it's strange, but once I'm at the gambling table, I seem to be a completely different person.

My mind went blank instantly.

Especially when you hear the staff shouting "Place your order now!"

Hesitant for a moment, I could only hastily place my bet. Then I felt a mix of frustration and anticipation, a very complex feeling.

When the dice cup is lifted and the result is seen, the feeling turns to either excitement or disappointment.

My emotions were fluctuating, and after finishing the game, I felt quite tired.

"That was really exciting!"

"This is kind of funny! It's the first time I've encountered something like this in a tourist area!"

"It's a pity we didn't win an award!"

"This sect-themed event is really great."

The tourists smiled, still enjoying themselves.

Many tourists took videos, especially the video of Qi Yue acting as the dealer, which has been widely circulated online.

Netizens were instantly captivated by this scene.

"Isn't this Boss Qi? What's he doing running a casino? How can this be broadcast on television?"

"Wow, the scenic area has this kind of activity?"

"It's so lively there, so many people!"

"The event is only for the Lantern Festival? I just found out and you're already telling me it's ending?"

"Oh no, I missed it again!"

"I suggest everyone follow his account, or his official WeChat account, he always sends out announcements for events!"

The comment section was also flooded with comments.

Watching the video, many people wanted to go to the scenic spot to experience it as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, this event only lasted one day.

If you miss it, you miss it.

However, the more this is the case, the more attention people pay to the scenic area.

And so, the event came to an end at four o'clock in the afternoon.

The event ends when the people in line finish placing their bets.

The park closes at 9 p.m. tonight.

In the evening, there will also be a molten iron flower performance and a lantern exhibition.

The ancient village, in particular, was brightly lit up with lights.

It's as beautiful as a fairyland.

After the event ended, Qi Yue left the gambling table and put away the dice and tablecloth.

He was surrounded by many tourists.

"Everyone, there's a fireworks display and a lantern festival at the scenic area tonight, don't miss it."

Qi Yue addressed everyone.

"The scenic area is getting more and more fun!"

"Is this gambling king event still going to happen? We want to participate again!"

"Yes, this event is really great!"

Everyone turned to him and asked him questions.

Qi Yue also replied:

"There will be an encore, so please look forward to it."

He did indeed intend to return, because Qi Yue planned to build a gambling den in the sect-themed area.

We can hold some clue-gathering events here, and this place can serve as a game venue.

In that case, besides Taiji Hall, Wanjian Pavilion, Ancient Village, and Hanging Temple.

The sect theme will also include two more buildings: the Herb Pavilion and the Gambling House.

Currently, about one-third of the foot and halfway up Little Butt Mountain has been developed.

Everywhere you look is a place worth visiting and exploring.

Moreover, more and more girls are now wearing Tang suits or Nuo opera costumes.

Sometimes, from a distance, the entire sect looks like a world from ancient times.

The tourists themselves have become part of the scenery.

During the Lantern Festival, everything was bustling with activity.

Qi Yue still had to go back to the city that evening to have dinner with his parents and grandparents.

His family is very supportive, and his career is just starting out, so he can't spare the time.

However, families should reunite during holidays, so it's okay if it's a little later.

While watching the iron flower performance that evening, Qi Yue checked the system.

Mission accomplished.

In addition, he has accumulated 8 favorability chests from the Lunar New Year to the Lantern Festival.

This was the richest he had ever been.

It would be amazing to open all the rewards at once.

However, he has always maintained a calm mindset, and there's no rush for this matter.

If it were someone else, they'd probably be staring at the favorability chests every day, unable to resist opening them as soon as they accumulated one.

I don't have time tonight.

Tomorrow is Monday, and the park will be closed and tickets will not be sold.

Qi Yue plans to hold the event tomorrow.

That night, the scenic area was brightly lit, just like daytime.

In the ancient village, all kinds of lanterns are hung high, emitting a soft and warm light, making the entire scenic area look like a dream.

Tourists came and went, strolling among the dim lights, their faces beaming with joy and happiness.

Even Mingyue Lake reflects the lights, sparkling and beautiful.

Cranes danced by the lake.

Mergansers huddle together to sleep.

A breeze blows, and the reeds sway gently.

Everything seemed wonderful.

(End of this chapter)