Chapter 2099: I'm His Mother, I'll Go Draw (Patreon)

Chapter 2099: I'm His Mother, I'll Go Draw

Due to the number of workers in Lu Ji's Workshop, and some of them even buying land nearby to build houses, this area had already formed a small residential area. Therefore, some shrewd individuals had already started driving mule carts, donkey carts, and ox carts to shuttle people back and forth, charging two wen for a round trip to the county town. However, Lu Ji's Workshop's employees now had stable wages, and if they performed well, they would receive bonuses at the end of the month, so spending two wen on transportation was quite affordable for them. As a result, these vehicles carrying passengers were more profitable than shuttling people in various villages.

Even someone like Lu Dasong had thought about it. Last time, when Da Niu bought a mule cart for the family, he found it very convenient. Seeing that it could make money, he also wanted to take a few people to earn some travel expenses. Unfortunately, all the workers in the workshop knew him and knew that he was the head Manager's father, County Princess eldest Uncle, and with this identity, who dared to let him shuttle them? Only Da Zhuang occasionally took a ride back home, so it left Lu Dasong quite frustrated.

So, for everyone present, the mule cart was a very convenient tool. Even if they didn't often return home themselves, their family members could drive the cart to shuttle people, which was also a way to make money. Moreover, this method was long-term, and even if they stopped doing this job, selling the mule cart wouldn't be cheap.

Therefore, the employees who originally thought that winning a third prize would be enough were now excitedly shouting for a second prize.

Da Niu shook his head with a wry smile. "Alright, I haven't finished speaking yet. There's also a first prize."

Everyone held their breath and waited for him to continue.

"The first prize has three winners, and there are no specific prizes."

Everyone was puzzled. "What do you mean, no prizes?"

Da Niu explained, "Here's the deal: the first prize winners can choose their own prizes. As long as the price is within fifty taels of silver, it can be redeemed with the County Princess."

"Hmm..." The crowd found it hard to believe.

Someone asked loudly, "As long as it's within fifty taels, anything goes? Multiple items can be chosen?"

"Yes, it's up to the winners to decide. You don't need to make a decision today; you can take your time to think about it and redeem it when you come to work next year. Half a month's time is given to you for consideration."

In an instant, discussions buzzed throughout the crowd.

Anything under fifty taels, which meant they could buy several mu of land?

The prize was indeed very flexible. Fifty taels was a significant amount. If they worked diligently and didn't count the bonus or the increased wages, it would take several years to achieve that amount.

The more they talked, the more excited they became. They looked up, eager to know when the lottery would begin.

Da Niu smiled and said, "We can start now. Everyone working at Lu Ji's Workshop has one chance to draw, either by themselves or through their relatives. Whether you win or not depends on your luck. Alright, everyone, line up."

For a while, they were so caught up in discussions about who should draw that they forgot about their food. Most of the workers preferred to draw by themselves, but some felt they had bad luck and let their family members draw for them.

The line became quite long, and Li Shi, sitting at the table, watched with envy. She turned to Lu Dasong and said, "Our son Da Niu is the head manager at the workshop, and he should have one spot, right? I'm his mother, so I want to draw."

She looked eager, as if she could win the first prize herself.

Fifty taels, that was not a small sum.