Chapter 6 - 3: Super Grand Prize

When Jennifer appeared in front of Zhou Qingfeng and Selena again, there was a man in the front passenger seat. She waved and shouted, "Hey, you two, get in the car." "Why?" Selena was distressed about not knowing where to go, and there was a trace of impatience in her voice. Jennifer shrugged helplessly and said, "The school nurse's office has been taken over by a bunch of hot-headed boys. They all claim to have been injured in gym class and insist that I examine their private parts." She pointed to the man next to her, "The principal had no choice but to assign me and Mr. Raul some official duties, and let those boys cool down. And if anything happens to you two because of my permission, I will be responsible. So..." The male teacher in the front passenger seat interrupted, "So, you two either do activities under the supervision of Jennifer and me, or obediently go to school. Don't play tricks, don't make excuses, don't think about running off. I'm the school board director, and you should be grateful I haven't informed your guardians about your truancy." This male teacher, in his thirties, was dressed flamboyantly, with his shirt buttons only half done, revealing a lot of chest hair. He wore an exaggerated diamond-studded watch on his wrist, shaking it deliberately to show off. His hair was slicked back with too much gel, making it stiff and emanating a pungent chemical scent, mixed with strong cologne and body odor, suffocating anyone nearby. He had a sharp, irritating laugh filled with narcissism and contempt, and he couldn't seem to stop talking. Despite this annoying guy, Zhou Qingfeng was stunned on the spot, fragments of his memory piecing together with the scene in front of him. He couldn't help but exclaim, "You are Raul." The loud shout startled Jennifer and Selena. Raul also shivered and looked at Zhou Qingfeng with displeasure, "Yes, I am Raul, the student affairs director. Kid, you don't need to shout so loud. You're hurting my ears." Jennifer noticed the two students' discomfort and gently comforted them, "Don't worry, the holiday I gave you is still valid, you just need to go with me to the government office to get a document. After that, I'll take you to a beach restaurant." White Beach Town is by the sea and located in the tourist-heavy Miami area, so there are still some vacationing tourists around. The beach has the town's most luxurious restaurant, with plenty of entertainment facilities. Having a meal there can cost hundreds to thousands of US dollars, making it a high-end place. Selena, always playful, got excited upon hearing about the opportunity to feast and have fun for a day. She immediately threw her backpack into the back seat of Jennifer's sports car. Zhou Qingfeng didn't hesitate either and got in the car because Raul was the same despicable teacher he remembered winning a huge prize. Florida's lottery prizes are public information. Raul was unpopular, but when he claimed his prize, he was so smug that it infuriated many teachers and students at the school. Zhou Qingfeng also had a deep impression of this person. However, Raul didn't want Zhou Qingfeng to join. He urged Jennifer, "Drive on, Asian kids all love to study, he won't go." Zhou Qingfeng was taken aback and immediately realized that there was no way they could get along. Jennifer immediately put on a cold face, "Raul, I am the one who gave these two students the holiday and decided to invite them. You're just tagging along for leisure, so don't make decisions for me, okay?" Raul immediately put on a smiling face, but transferred his displeasure, showing even more contempt and hostility towards Zhou Qingfeng. ----------------- An entire day passed, and Zhou Qingfeng and Selena played at the beach in White Beach Town until dark. The night breeze gently blew, accompanied by the sound of waves, bringing a touch of coolness and tranquility. Under the palm trees and beach umbrellas, rows of self-service BBQ stalls were set up. Tourists opened boxes of beer, drank merrily, and their laughter intertwined with the sound of the waves, creating a lively atmosphere. Zhou Qingfeng grabbed the tongs, flipping over the sizzling large steaks on the grill, his face showing some concentration. Selena was busy shoveling charcoal beside him, the fire she stoked was too strong, sending occasional bursts of sparks flying, and the steaks were on the verge of being burnt. However, Zhou Qingfeng's BBQ skills were not proficient, and Selena was just messing around. The result of their cooperation was that the steaks came out tough and burnt, completely inedible. Despite this, their spirits remained high, enjoying themselves. Jennifer, having just graduated from medical school and in a playful mood, looked at the "murdered steaks" on the plate and couldn't help but laugh heartily, commenting: "You two are really a perfect match, one responsible for burning, and the other for messing up, together you're a 'BBQ disaster'." The three of them laughed together. ----------------- Zhou Qingfeng's grilling skills were poor, so Jennifer took over. He turned and walked to the food table to get more steaks to try his luck again. At that moment, the news being broadcasted on the big screen at the beach restaurant caught everyone's attention. "Officials from the lottery commission stated that the upcoming Power Ball jackpot has reached an unprecedented record, with the grand prize exceeding 2.1 billion US Dollars!" A crowd of tourists gathered under the big screen, looking up and occasionally gasping in amazement. Everyone in the hotel—no, everyone around the world—was focused on this record-breaking super jackpot. Buying a single two-dollar ticket gives a winning probability of roughly one in three hundred million. Although the chances are slim, the enormous prize is enough to make people's hearts race with excitement. The question of who will win the grand prize has become a focal point for everyone, sparking a strong desire to buy tickets. The deadline for purchasing tickets is one hour before the drawing, and conveniently, there's a lottery station at the beach restaurant. Tourists dining there eagerly joined the excitement, buying a few tickets to try their luck.