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Chapter 272
Chapter 272
Chapter 272
Chapter 272
Anastasia looked at Herman expectantly, then glanced at the fallen collar on the ground, feeling somewhat apprehensive.
“Do you think you can do it?” Anastasia asked. This goose was too damn clever, and she was worried about throwing her money down the drain.
Herman grinned, tilting his head slightly, and cheekily whispered, “I managed to win you over, didn’t I? This goose is nothing compared to that.”
Anastasia lightly smacked him, giggling, “If you screw up, you’re sleeping on the couch tonight.”
The prospect of a night on the couch meant he had to give it his all. If the goose got collared, it’d lose its freedom. If he failed, he’d lose a cozy night.
“Don’t worry, sweetheart.” Herman’s voice was low and soothing. He picked up a collar with his right hand, ready to make his move.
Sensing danger, the goose flapped its wings and squawked.”
More onlookers began to gather, mostly just there for the show, with little faith in Herman’s success. Many had tried and failed before him. If Herman failed, it wouldn’t be out of the ordinary.
Among the crowd, Nelson was watching intently too. He told the nearby bodyguards, “Mr. Salstrom will nail it, no doubt. After all, he used to be a shooting champion. It’s the same sort of thing.”
The bodyguards agreed, “Mr. Salstrom’s got this.”
The ring toss game owner was also enjoying the spectacle. Herman gripped a collar, his gaze firming. Amidst the goose’s honking, he threw the collar. The goose tried to dodge, but was fooled by Herman’s feint and got collared successfully.
The goose flapped its wings and honked. It was actually collared this time.
“Darling, you’re amazing.” Anastasia was so happy that she jumped excitedly.
Herman’s smile deepened, “Making you smile is an honor.”
Anastasia blushed, shyly scolding him with her eyes. The onlooking crowd was envious. Such a handsome and beautiful couple, they were a match made in
heaven.
The ring toss owner, shocked, gave Herman a thumbs up, “Bro, you’re incredible.” With just a buck, he’d won’ a goose worth over a hundred.
Just as the owner finished speaking, the goose removed the collar from its neck with its beak. This stunned everyone, leading to laughter from the crowd.
“You said this goose wasn’t trained, but look, it can remove the collar by itself.”
“So, does this count as a success or a failure?”
“I’ve never seen such a smart goose.”
“It can remove the collar by itself. It’s so clever.”
The goose honked in delight, as if mocking Herman.
Herman raised an eyebrow, “This goose is quite the character. Darling, how about some stewed goose?” He was just teasing the goose, of course. Anastasia found it fascinating that the goose could remove the collar by itself. She understood what Herman meant, laughing, “Such a smart goose must be delicious. What do you think?”
The owner glanced at the honking goose. He didn’t want to give it away as it brought him profits, but he couldn’t lose his integrity either. Coming up with a plan, he smiled, “How about this, miss? I’ll buy the goose back from you. I guess you two aren’t locals, dealing with this goose would be a hassle. Besides, it’d be a shame to eat such a spirited goose.”
The owner was an honest man. Anastasia and Herman exchanged a glance, saying, “Well, just give us cash according to the goose’s market price.”
“No problem.” The owner lost over a hundred.
Herman picked up the unused collars in his hand, joking, “So, these nine unused collars…”
The owner was about to cry. If he had to collar the goose every time, and succeeded every time, wouldn’t he lose thousands?
“Hey man, why don’t you try something else? This fluffy SpongeBob here, girls love it. Take it home to your girlfriend. I can make an exception. As long as the collar gets close, it counts.”
This owner knew how to do business. Anastasia couldn’t help but laugh. Herman put on a magnanimous front, “Alright then, as long as you keep your word.”
The owner chuckled, “Of course. A man’s word is his bond.”