Chapter 1155 Overseas Lucky Dip (1/2)
Li Du felt that the tour agency was unreliable. However, he had only given the tour
guide two hundred dollars and his parents had been happy during the tour. Hence, he
did not feel like he had lost out.
Hearing that they were going for a lucky dip, someone asked, ”Young man, is that a free
lucky dip or a paid one?”
The tour guide smiled gallantly. ”Sir, it's a free lucky dip. Our tour agency collaborates
with these associations. Anyone can have one chance to take part in the lucky dip for
free.”
”That's great,” An old man and old lady smiled.
One lady was unhappy. ”Ah? One chance per headcount? There's only me from my
entire family who joined this tour. Some people here have come with their whole family,
so this is not exactly fair, right?”
Li Du was stunned. They have not even seen the lucky dip yet and did not know what
they might win. Why are they so godd*mn anxious? It seems like they are already vying
for the prize.
Li Du's parents were very enthusiastic as well. The older generation people all felt the
same about free stuff.
Li Du's mother asked, ”Can we participate too? What are the prizes?”
The tour guide shouted, ”Sure, sure, everyone with a red hat can go for the lucky dip.
No need to be so anxious.”
Li Du's mother said happily, ”Oh, that's fantastic.”
Li Du shook his head and said, ”Let's not join these activities. Mum, let's go. Look, this
tour agency is very unorderly. There must be some sort of scheme. Perhaps there is
some catch to the lucky dip.”
Li Du's father nodded his head solemnly. ”He's right, let's just go.”
Li Du's mother could not bear to leave. ”Let's go and have a look. If anything seems off,
we don't have to take part in the lucky dip, right?”
Seeing his mother's insistence, Li Du stopped trying to persuade her and decided to
give in and go to have a look.
Like a herd of sheep, the tourists rushed into a huge bus. Li Du's Cadillac followed
behind.
The location of the lucky dip was not shabby. It was held on the private beach of a
luxurious, beautiful big hotel. There were hot air balloons above them, and supervisors
maintaining order on the ground. It looked very well-arranged.
After the tourists stepped down from the bus, the tour guide pointed at the hotel and
said, ”This is the Hilton Hotel. You have all heard of Hilton, right? One of the world's
famous five-star hotels. Our lucky dip will be taking place on their beach.”
”Hilton, oh, I know. There's one in Shanghai where we come from. My son took me
there for my birthday. It must be legitimate.”
”The hotel is so huge, you can't miss it. There will definitely be no problem.”
”Why couldn't we stay in this hotel? We are staying in that shabby place, just a small
lousy guesthouse. There is not even enough warm water at times.”
”Didn't they say that a cold shower is an Australian custom in this season?”
The tourists started to bicker and, listening to them, the tour guide smiled and pointed to
the side of the hotel. He said, ”This is Sydney's police station. Do you see the national
flag and police force flag? Our lucky dip will take place right here, in front of the police
station.”
That helped to reassure anyone who might have had doubts. The people started to
queue, getting ready to participate in the lucky dip.
On the stage, a tall handsome host shouted, ”Congratulations, congratulations, this lady
has got the third prize! Lady, please raise up your ticket for me to have a look, I need to
verify…”
”No problem, no problem, you have indeed got the third prize ticket. A rosewood
furniture set, a Harley motorcycle or twenty thousand Australian dollars, take your pick!”
The lucky middle-aged lady said happily, ”I want twenty thousand dollars!”
A young lady propped up a tray and walked over. There were two thick rolls of fresh
banknotes on the tray.
The host handed the money over and said, ”Don't leave just yet, Ma'am. You have to go