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Guangdong Man Wins iPhone, Discovers Box of Surprises

2/16/2026

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Jiang Jiang, a man from Guangdong province, China, was announced as the grand prize winner of an iPhone 17 Pro Max at his company's year-end party.
The company presented the prize with a convincing box and a receipt showing 9,988 yuan (US$1,450).
Opening the box at home, Jiang found only tiles, chocolates, and lollipops.
He felt excitement and letdown because he had planned to surprise his wife with the prize.

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Story summary

Jiang Jiang, a man from Guangdong province, China, was announced as the grand prize winner of an iPhone 17 Pro Max at his company's year-end party.
The company presented the prize with a convincing box and a receipt showing 9,988 yuan (US$1,450).
Opening the box at home, Jiang found only tiles, chocolates, and lollipops.
He felt excitement and letdown because he had planned to surprise his wife with the prize.