Chapter 8: Got investigated by police

Upon waking the next day, Luke discovered that the world around him had not changed and secretly rejoiced:

"Thank heavens the cost of living hasn't plummeted, or else I'd lose my chance to become the wealthiest person in the world. I must prepare to purchase a great deal of real estate and various assets that will retain their value, so that I can cope when the prices rise again."

However, at the same time, he realised that with such immense wealth, he could easily be summoned by the tax office if he were to spend too much. In that event, things might not be so simple.

Excitedly, Luke opened his iMac desktop computer and started browsing various high-end products, his heart filled with wonder. He fantasised about what it would be like to be a true billionaire, his mouth watering at the thought.

Unexpectedly, after a while, there was a loud knock on the door. A voice shouted, "This is the tax office! You have a large sum of unexplained wealth. Please come with us!"

Confused, Luke hastily put on his clothes and opened the door, only to be immediately tackled by a group of officers. His hands were bound behind his back, and his wrists were cuffed with gleaming silver handcuffs. He was then escorted to a police car.

Thoroughly panicked, Luke worried about the possibility of being investigated by the tax office without having had the chance to enjoy his fortune. After a short while, he was taken to the local police station. The leading officer, Su, suddenly said, "Don't worry, you're not a criminal. We're just investigating the source of your assets to prevent money laundering, and checking for any tax evasion or tax fraud."

Luke was taken to an interrogation room, where he was made to feel like a fugitive, particularly as he was forced to wear a police vest. His face grew increasingly tense, and beads of sweat formed on his brow.

As the minutes ticked by, Luke's anxiety heightened, fearing that his assets might indeed be discovered to have improper origins. After some time, Officer Su suddenly announced, "Your assets have no issues, and you've paid all the taxes you owe."

Upon hearing these words, Luke breathed a sigh of relief, the weight on his shoulders finally lifting. He was subsequently released from the police station.

As he left the station, a myriad of emotions flooded his heart. He had come so close to being caught just as he was about to seize the opportunity to prosper in this world of plunging prices. It seemed that fortune favoured the bold, but only barely.

When he returned home, Luke was still shaken from the investigation, his face betraying lingering fear. Eventually, he managed to regain his composure, yet remained apprehensive, dreading future searches.

However, after merely an hour, Luke resumed browsing for real estate online, seeking the perfect property. His attention was captured by a villa society in an exclusive residential complex, which happened to be the most expensive in the country. This complex was none other than...

The legendary Sandalwood Villa!

This complex in Shanghai may not be well-known, but in fact, it was the finest and most expensive in the city, even surpassing Pudong's Tomson Riviera. The quality of the properties was exceptional, and only a select few ultra-wealthy individuals could afford to live there.