After Mr. Ai had a close encounter with computerized lottery tickets, he found himself unable to break free from the "sprite" of the computerized lottery. Even though this "sprite" hadn't brought him any actual surprises yet, Mr. Ai experienced an indescribable sense of pleasure in his interactions with this "sprite."
For many years, Mr. Ai, who was deeply immersed in the business world, led an extremely monotonous personal life. His leisure time revolved solely around discussing business deals; he showed little interest in anything else.
It seemed as if he had a natural affinity for lotteries. Initially, when he first entered the lottery scene, it felt like just a fun pastime. Gradually, however, he realized that he couldn't live without the lottery. With each successive investment, he yearned to win the jackpot. But even the feeling of not winning was strangely wonderful. Carrying a few lottery tickets in his pocket gave him the sensation of carrying countless hopes. The waiting period until the results were announced was long, but the longer it lasted, the more his hopes swelled, and his spirit remained consistently upbeat. He suddenly realized that this was the kind of happiness he needed — an indescribable joy. He even devised the most practical form of consolation for not winning the big prize: spending money to buy happiness is worth it!
In pursuit of this happiness, during the first half of 2000, Mr. Ai invested over 90,000 yuan, accumulating winnings of 2712 yuan. It could be said that during this phase, Mr. Ai...