[player] Okay, I understand.
[-] I pick up the Jiaobei, which feel really heavy to me with the crowd staring eagerly at me. For the first time in my life, I understand what it feels like to bear the hope of the entire city on my shoulders.
[player] Huff... Let's start.
[-] Unfortunately, life almost never goes your way, and my first two throws are Yin answers. I calm down before making my third throw.
[-] The Jiaobei fall to the ground. It is another Yin answer.
[-] I become extremely depressed as everyone around me starts sighing.
[player] ...I'm sorry, A-Yuan.
[A-Yuan] Don't be... It looks like I'll need to use my last resort. This doesn't happen very often.
[player] Hmm?
[A-Yuan] Please give me a moment.
[-] A-Yuan walks to the rear courtyard of the Ancestral Hall and returns to the altar with a black jar that looks really heavy.
[-] After ripping off the seal...
[Mr. Li] This is... Nanxiang's special chili sauce! It smells so authentic!
[A-Yuan] This is my only jar. Almighty ancestors... please accept this offering!
[-] After speaking, A-Yuan signals for the musicians to start playing the ancient music again, then she also wears her mask and starts to dance again.
[-] This time, amid the strong aroma of chili peppers, the person she selects manages to invite the ancestors successfully...
[A-Yuan] Sigh, I had a feeling this might happen, but I didn't think the ancestors really would refuse to come because the sacrificial offerings didn't have the right taste. From now on, I'm going to trust my intuition more.
[player] ...Is this even possible?!
[-] Just like this, the difficult task of inviting the ancestors was completed in a way nobody expected...
[-] The Jiaobei fall to the ground. It is a Sheng!
[Crowd] It's a Sheng answer!
[Crowd] OOOHHH! The ancestors have agreed! It's a Sheng answer!
[player] It worked... Argh! Hua Yuqing, what are you doing?
[Hua Yuqing] Don't move!
[-] Hua Yuqing rushes over and grabs my hand, then she closes her eyes devoutly and mumbles something. Listening carefully, I hear her say--
[Hua Yuqing] Blessings and fortune, bring me good luck and wealth...
[player] Hey! This is my hand, not a good luck charm that can make your wishes come true!
[Mr. Li] Excuse me... can I shake your hand?
[player] Um... okay then.
[Mr. Li] Wow! Thank you so much! With your blessing, my Nanxiang Beef Noodle Restaurant will definitely surpass Bamboo Cloud's roast goose and take first place in the Champion Street Food Recommendation rankings this year.
[Employee] Surpass the roast goose!
[Person A] Please shake my hand too!
[Person B] I want to touch the lucky hand too!
[player] Um... o-okay... w-wait... stop tugging... ARGH! HELP...
[A-Yuan] Everyone...
[A-Yuan] The ancestors accepted the invitation because they approved of the relationship between PLAYER and us. It had nothing to do with luck.
[Mr. Li] You're right. Um, Miss A-Yuan... I'm sorry I was rude to you earlier. Please forgive me.
[A-Yuan] Of course, it's not a big deal. We all want the parade to go well.
[Mr. Li] Haha, alright! I'll give you and the supervisor a 20% discount whenever you come to my restaurant.
[Person A] Come to my store! I'll give you a buy-one-get-one-free deal!
[Person B] I'll give you a VVVIP card! I can help you with anything!
[player] Thanks, everyone...
[-] The people of Champion Street are all so honest and enthusiastic...
[Crowd] I can make your food extra spicy for free, too! Experience the taste of Authentic Nanxiang spiciness! I won't charge you if it isn't spicy enough to make you cry!
[A-Yuan] Wow, thanks!
[player] Huh? That doesn't seem necessary!
[-] The Jiaobei fall to the ground. It is a Xiao!
[A-Yuan] The ancestors have softened their stance. Try again to see if they will accept your invitation!
[-] After the lively ritual ends, everyone leaves with high expectations for the parade.
[A-Yuan] PLAYER.
[player] Hmm?
[A-Yuan] I need your help with something.
[A-Yuan] Now that the ritual has been completed successfully, everyone will start rehearsing for the parade. However, both the group in charge of carrying deity puppets and the group in charge of performing the Nuo opera on the day of the parade need more helpers.
[A-Yuan] PLAYER, can you pick one group to help?
[player] I see... You don't need to ask me twice.
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