When Li Mei opened her eyes, the room was filled with a sterile, white light. The hum of machines and distant footsteps surrounded her. Every inch of her body ached, but she was alive. A nurse hovered nearby, smiling gently.
"You're awake," she said. "You're very lucky. Most people don't survive a collision like that."
Lucky. Li Mei repeated the word in her mind. The concept felt alien. Her life had been a series of misfortunes—how could she be lucky now?
Her phone buzzed insistently on the nightstand. Groaning, she reached for it. A notification lit the screen:
"Congratulations! You've received a 10x cashback reward on your insurance claim."
Li Mei blinked, thinking it a joke. She checked again. No mistake. The number staring back at her was life-changing, monumental—enough to pay off her debts, secure a comfortable apartment, maybe even start a business.
A second notification followed: "Use wisely. Luck favors the brave."
Her heart pounded. Was this a miracle, a mistake, or something else entirely?