As soon as Shopkeeper Lin announced that a good jade had been found, some rejoiced while others lamented, since most of the people present had participated in gambling on the recently opened market, those who had placed their bets on Mr. Lin's side naturally lost, but those who bet on Wufu's side…
"Hahaha, I won, I won!" Old Zhang, who had bet on Wufu first, threw up his hands with excitement, jumping and shouting, "The fortune teller said ten years ago that I'd lose nine out of ten bets in my lifetime, but this time I finally won. Haha."
Those who lost cast envious glances his way, a ten to one payout, oh what luck.
The bookmaker smiled too, what of a ten to one payout? There were more bets placed on Mr. Lin's side, so he was still the sure winner even after paying out.
Those who, like Old Zhang, had bet on Wufu, all went smilingly to the bookmaker to collect their silver. Wufu, on the other hand, looked at Shopkeeper Lin and extended her hand.
