71. Speaking to Pui
Noi was determined not to let this opportunity go unused. But his problem was that until he had won he didn’t have 12 000 baht. Noi never had that much cash in his life. Of course it was reasonable to share the wins with Pui, but maybe Pui could wait a short while?
Noi called the number Pui had given him.
- Hello, said a male voice.
- Hello. This is Noi.
- Yes? said the voice.
- Are you Pui?
- Yes.
- I am very grateful for what you do for me khun Pui. My gratitude is boundless. I am so happy. Of course I will give you money for rice. I only have one small request.
- Yes?
- I don’t have 12 000 baht at the moment. I wondered if you could wait until I have won again. Then it will be much easier for me.
- I am sorry to hear about your problem, said Pui.
- I am merely asking you to give me some more time. I only ask you to wait until the lottery is drawn. Then I can give you the 12 000. I can even give you more. I can double it. I can give you 24 000.
- Sorry, said Pui. But that is not possible.
- I understand I should not pressure you, said Noi. I am sure you are a busy man and what you do for me is fantastic. But if you could do me this favour once I will not ask again.
- I wish I could help you, said Pui in a patient and understanding voice. - But it is against the wishes of the higher powers. I am sure you will be surprised to hear this but not all people we help have the right mindset.
- How? asked Noi.
- Sometimes I help a chosen one to become rich but it goes to his head. He forgets his humility and generosity. He will promise to share with me but when he wins big he becomes so greedy that he forgets it.
- That is very selfish, said Noi.
- Then I am left with nothing. However, this doesn’t upset me. I can do without money. But his attitude will displease the spirits.
- I see, said Noi. He was getting impatient. - So what is the winning numbers next week?
- I can’t tell you yet, said Pui. I don’t even know them. The spirits will not tell me.
- They won’t tell you?
- You must send the 12 000 first, said Pui. This is proof that your character is suitable for the great wealth the spirits will give you. Only then will the spirits tell me which numbers will win.
- I understand khun Pui, said Noi. It is clear for me now. I will prove myself worthy. Sorry for disturbing you and thank you again for your help.
Noi shook his head. Noi was eager to prove that he had the good heart any receiver of such divine intervention should have. But he was worried too. Where could he get 12 000 baht from? And what about the money he needed for betting on the numbers once Pui had received them from the spirits? Noi had to put thousands of baht on the numbers if he was to win big. Noi had to come up with a solution quickly or his one chance at prosperity would slip from him.
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