October 7th, the last day of the National Day holiday.

The sky over Huai County was a clear, deep blue, and sunlight streamed through the thin clouds, casting a gentle golden hue over the county that had been bustling for seven days.

But the atmosphere inside the city contrasted sharply with the tranquility of the weather.

Starting at 5 a.m., Huai County Railway Station entered its highest capacity operation state.

In the station square, dozens of long lines of tourists dragging suitcases stretched all the way to the street.

Volunteers, wearing bright orange vests and holding megaphones, maintained order: "Passengers going to Zhengzhou, please line up on the left!" "This way to Wuhan!" "Those transferring, please follow me!"

Police officers weaved through the crowd, helping the elderly and children and directing the flow of people.

Despite the large crowds, the order was well maintained – after seven days of adjustment, Huai County's reception system was running quite smoothly.

At 8:00 a.m., the first batch of trains departed the station and set off.

Inside the train carriage, many tourists pressed themselves against the windows, waving goodbye to the platform. Some had tears in their eyes, while others raised their phones to capture the final moments.

Goodbye, Huai County!

"I'll be back next year!"

Thank you!

On the platform, volunteers lined up to wave goodbye. This scene was captured by many tourists and posted online with the caption: "The warmth of a city can be felt most strongly at the moment of parting."

Traffic was also heavy at the highway entrance.

All traffic police officers were on duty, directing traffic at major intersections.

The traffic jam stretches for several kilometers on the outbound route, but the flow is relatively smooth – Huai County had made contingency plans in advance, opening all emergency lanes and setting up multiple temporary exits.

A black SUV slowly drove out of the tollbooth. Inside, a family of three was saying their final goodbyes.

"Daddy, when can we come again next time?" the little girl in the back seat asked reluctantly, leaning against the car window.

"Dad will bring you back during winter break," the father promised as he drove.

"Really?"

"Yes, my little darling!"

The mother scrolled through the photos on her phone and sighed, "These seven days felt like a dream. Such a beautiful performance, such delicious food, so many warm and welcoming people..."

Yes, it's like a dream.

For Huai County, this was an unprecedented feast. For tourists, it was an unforgettable journey.

The climax of this grand feast arrived at 10 a.m.

At the Huai County Sports Center Square, ten brand-new Porsche Panameras were lined up, their metallic gleaming in the sunlight.

Beside the car stood ten lucky people with different expressions—they were randomly selected from millions of tourists.

The lottery ceremony was simple, but solemn enough.

The notary office staff read out the notarization statement on site, confirming that the lottery process was legal and valid.

Then, the county head of Huai County personally handed the car keys to each winner.

"Congratulations!" The county magistrate shook hands with the first winner.

He was a young man in his early twenties, his hands trembling with excitement: "Thank you! Thank you! I... I came here specifically for the Porsche, I never thought I'd actually win!"

The second winner was a woman in her forties, who remained calm: "The car doesn't matter; the main thing is that this trip was so worthwhile. The people of Huai County were so hospitable, and the performances were wonderful. This car is just the icing on the cake."

The third person was a college student who said to the live stream camera, "Thank you, Yao Yao! Thank you, Huai County! My parents didn't want me to come, saying it was a waste of money. Now... hehe, they have nothing to say, right?"

The most touching moment was when the fourth winner—a grandmother in her seventies—came to receive her prize accompanied by her granddaughter.

"Grandma, you've won the lottery!" the granddaughter exclaimed excitedly.

The old lady waved her hand and said, "What would an old woman like me need such an expensive car for? I'll donate it to the county and buy some books for the children."

Everyone present was deeply moved.

The county head held the old woman's hand: "Grandma, this is what you deserve. You can keep the car; your children can drive it. We appreciate your kindness."

Finally, after being persuaded by the staff, the old lady accepted this good fortune.

But she insisted on donating 50,000 yuan to buy school supplies for left-behind children in Huai County.

This little incident spread across the entire internet through live streaming.

"That's the true spirit of the older generation!"

May this kind old lady have a peaceful and blessed life!

"The planning, execution, and details of this event in Huai County were all impeccable."

Tourists who didn't win weren't disappointed.

In the waiting room of the train station, a group of young people are exchanging their experiences.

Did you win?

"I didn't win, but it doesn't matter. That performance of 'The King of Qin's Battle Song' was worth the ticket price."

"Me too! There were also Hanfu events, and I met so many fellow Hanfu enthusiasts."

"I bought a lot of local specialties, Maojian tea, peanut brittle, sesame candy... enough to last for half a year."

"I took more than 3,000 photos, and my phone's memory is full."

Their conversation was overheard by a passing reporter. The reporter approached them for an interview: "Hello, I'm a reporter from the Henan Daily. Could you tell me about your experience on this trip?"

A boy wearing glasses pushed up his frames: "My feeling is...it exceeded my expectations. Before coming here, I thought, what could a small county town have? But after arriving, I found that it has everything—culture, delicious food, enthusiasm, and most importantly, sincerity."

The girl next to her added, "The service was excellent. My grandma has difficulty walking, and volunteers accompanied her in her wheelchair the whole time. At the food street, every stall provided disposable tableware; they were very thoughtful."

Another girl dressed in Hanfu said, "I'm a Hanfu enthusiast. The biggest reward of this trip was attending a gathering of fellow Hanfu enthusiasts. That feeling of sharing the same interests is even more exciting than winning the lottery."

As they were talking, a stylishly dressed middle-aged man carrying a designer suitcase walked over. Hearing about the interview, he volunteered to join in: "Reporter, I have a suggestion to make."

"Please speak."

The man looked distressed: "Everything in Huai County is great, except the cost of living is too low! A meal costs only a few or tens of yuan, and performances are often free. I brought tens of thousands of yuan this time intending to have a good time, but I only spent twenty or thirty thousand—and that's after I bought a lot of local specialties!"

He pointed to the bags at his feet: "Look, I bought ten jin of Maojian tea, twenty boxes of peanut brittle, sesame chips, yam powder, all kinds of pickles... and even so, I still haven't spent all the money!"

The reporter was stunned and didn't know how to respond.

Everyone around laughed.

The man continued, "I'm not joking. I came here as a tourist to spend money, but you guys don't give me the chance! You need to improve this!"

The reporter finally realized what was happening and, suppressing a laugh, said, "Okay, sir, we will definitely pass on your suggestion. Next time you come, we will definitely... try to find a way to make you spend a little more money."

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