272: Chapter 272 Year-End Lottery - 2

"..."

Jiang Ye almost laughed out of frustration. He pointed crossly at the low stools in the dining area. "If you want to participate, go grab a stool and sit down properly! Show some discipline!"

"Yes, yes, yes! Sitting down now!"

"Mm-hmm, Little Brother!"

Ye Cheng and Su Ning instantly became as well-behaved as two elementary school students. They hurried over to the dining table, brought back two small stools, and sat down upright across from the coffee table. With their hands on their knees, they stared expectantly at Jiang Ye...

...and the pile of tempting red envelopes in front of him.

Jiang Ye looked at the two women who had been instantly captured by money and nodded with satisfaction.

"Cough. Since both outstanding employees want to participate in this year-end lucky draw, I'll first briefly explain the rules."

The moment the word "rules" came out, Ye Cheng rolled her eyes hard in her mind.

She knew it!

There was no way anything this bastard came up with would be as simple as just drawing red envelopes! There was definitely a scheme involved!

But then again...

A scheme was a scheme!

At worst... she'd just be carried into the bedroom by him to do this and that...

Su Ning, on the other hand, looked excited, rubbing her hands together. "Little Brother, hurry up! Tell us the rules! I feel like my 30,000 is waving at me!"

"Mm, Comrade Xiao Su's enthusiasm is very good! Worthy of praise!"

Jiang Ye nodded, expressing appreciation for her "ambition."

"This time, to reward you, the Jiang Group has really gone all out! We've prepared a total of 50,000 in cash, plus four iPhone 17 Pro Maxes!"

He pointed to the red envelope Su Ning had just opened. "The 10,000 Xiao Su opened is part of the cash prize. In the remaining 17 red envelopes, there are two 10,000s, four 50,000s in cash, and those four phones! If you draw one, the transfer will be made on the spot, and the phone will be ordered immediately!"

"Wow!"

Su Ning's eyes were practically turning into stars. She looked regretfully at the first red envelope she had opened herself just to prove her "sincerity."

"OK, OK! I get the rules! Can we start drawing now? I can't wait!"

Ye Cheng, having suffered many more losses than her, was more cautious.

She reached out to stop the eager Su Ning and asked suspiciously, "Then... what's in the remaining seven red envelopes? They can't be empty, right?"

Jiang Ye smacked his lips, looking a bit regretful that she had hit on the key point. He gave a light cough.

"Oh, those seven... they're... just some small tasks I wrote down randomly to make up the numbers and liven up the atmosphere! They're very easy to complete, very simple!"

"..."

Seeing his evasive manner, Ye Cheng's cheeks heated up slightly.

She seemed to... have guessed what the scheme was this time.

This guy had been obsessed with the ten 'foot' sessions she owed him since the day she moved in...

But using her feet...

It was just too embarrassing; she had never been able to bring herself to fulfill it.

She guessed those seven task envelopes were probably filled with all sorts of strange "kinky little tasks."

Well...

Whatever. Seeing how much effort he'd put into this, there was no harm in playing along with him.

If she really did draw one...

Cough, anyway, it's New Year's...

Su Ning didn't think as much as Ye Cheng. Her mind was filled with the glittering images of 10,000 and 50,000.

She had worked hard (slacked off) for two months to earn 100,000. If she had an explosion of luck and drew a big one, wouldn't she just take off?

She leaned down, carefully observing the red envelopes in front of her, which were identical in thickness and size, trying to find some clues.

"Sister Juzi, can you tell which one looks like it has a big prize? Which one looks like a task card?"

"How could anyone tell?"

Ye Cheng shook her head helplessly. "The packaging is all the same. A single slip of paper inside won't affect the thickness. Just pick at random; it's all down to luck."

As she spoke, she rubbed her chin, scanned the remaining red envelopes, and casually picked three envelopes numbered 6, 7, and 8.

"I'll choose these three then."

Su Ning watched her actions, her eyes darting around. Suddenly, she gave Jiang Ye a sweet smile, her voice soft and sweet.

"Little Brother, Little Brother! Why don't you pick for me~ I trust your luck~ Can you help me choose one?"

Hearing this tea-scented acting, Ye Cheng's eyes almost rolled to the back of her head.

This was exactly why girls hated "Green Teas"!

Jiang Ye seemed to fall for it, nodding readily. "Sure, I'll pick for you. I guarantee you'll..."

Before he finished, he casually handed over the envelope labeled number 12. "...get what you deserve."

Su Ning took the envelope, pursed her lips into a smile, and threw another flirtatious glance. "Little Brother~ You're the best~ Can you help me pick another one?"

Jiang Ye nodded and pulled out envelope number 16 to hand to her. "This one's not bad either! Two for prosperity, it's auspicious!"

As he spoke, he made a move to reach for envelope number 17. "I think for this third one, I'll help you..."

"No need, no need!"

Su Ning waved her hand abruptly and said loudly, "Little Brother! I'll do the third one myself! I want to choose it myself!"

"Huh?"

Jiang Ye was stunned and withdrew his hand. "Fine, as you wish. So which one do you want? How about number 17? I think it's quite fated for you."

"No, no, no. First, exclude number 17!"

Su Ning shook her head decisively, her head swaying like a rattle. "This one definitely isn't a reward! It's a trap!"

Her eyes scanned the remaining red envelopes intensely. She first made a move to take number 3, peeking at Jiang Ye out of the corner of her eye to see him expressionless. Then she reached out and touched number 5; Jiang Ye remained as usual, his gaze not even flickering.

Su Ning tilted her head and thought for a few seconds. Then, she grabbed envelope number 2 and opened it directly. "This is the one! I trust my intuition!"

As the slip of paper slowly unfolded, her eyes grew wider and wider, and she suddenly let out a cheer.

"Yay! 50,000! It's 50,000! Little Brother! You miscalculated, didn't you!"

She triumphantly waved the paper in her hand, arching an eyebrow at Jiang Ye. "You were afraid I'd open a task card first and just give up, so you deliberately picked rewards for the first two to give me, right? Haha!"

She happily opened the second envelope, number 16. Upon opening it, sure enough, it was another 50,000!

"See! I told you!"

Su Ning's tail was practically wagging in the air. "Then this number 12... hehe, maybe it's 10,000~ Little Brother, I've seen through your scheme!"

Ye Cheng: "..."

The look she gave Su Ning was full of complex emotions—thirty percent sympathy, seventy percent "you're still too young" pity.

Sigh, this little Green Tea had some cleverness, but she still didn't understand how black-hearted this guy was.

The moment you handed the power of choice over to him, the outcome was already decided.

He would definitely, without hesitation, shove the most treacherous task directly to you!