The pit boss grabbed a cardboard box sealed with tape from inside the house, with a hole the size of a fist punched on top. As he walked, he shook the box, and the rattling sound of objects rolling inside could be heard.
Yue Feng stood to one side and peered into the box, which was filled with ping pong balls.
Before long, they began drawing lots.
It wasn't until the first angler showed the ping pong ball in his hand that Yue Feng could see that the balls had numbers written on them with black marker. Those numbers represented the seat assignments.
After a few more people drew lots, Lei Lei's name was called by the pit boss. It was clear that several people had registered early. Lei Lei grabbed three balls at once, drawing for his companions as well. After recording the numbers, Lei Lei greeted Yue Feng casually and turned to carry his fishing box to his new spot.