Exiting the building of the Blue River Chamber of Commerce, Alan stood in front of the building in a daze as he was looking at his terminal screen that showed his bank account balance. The eye-catching number of 25 million federation dollars displayed on it.
Taking a deep breath He felt that he was humbled as his understanding of his information-related talent was superficial at best, in any day and age. The most valuable asset is information; those who hold the most information hold the world.
His own talent can clearly be considered a strategic resource, as it can provide a wealth of resources and a better position on any type of battlefield and in any fight.
Clearing his head, Alan headed back home to get a much-needed sleep, as he knew that he would definitely have wonderful dreams tonight.
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The next day, after waking up and having a light breakfast, Alan headed out. With this much money on hand, there were many things that he could do, but the first thing that he thought of was retiring his own mother and providing a better living environment for his family. Looking back at the dilapidated apartment, the first thing he thought of was that he needed to buy a house with a cleaner and safer environment.
Having made up his mind, he had already looked up multiple real estate companies that he could visit today, and if he found the right property, he would definitely buy it immediately.
One of the biggest companies that he saw was the Halo real estate company. He had seen many ads and good reviews. He knew that it was his first stop.
Entering the company's building, Alan saw many people inside, with many salesmen and women attending to the people who were here to view the properties.
He went to the nearest free salesman.
Alan: "Excuse me, I want to look at the available properties, preferably a single house in a good neighborhood."
The salesman gave Alan a scrutinizing look, watching Alan's simple, clean, and cheap clothing. He immediately knew in his mind that this is not a buying customer, simply someone here to waste their time.
So the salesman with a fake smile on his face answered, "I am sorry, sir, but currently I'm waiting for a paying customer, and I will be going out to view a property."
Alan saw the look the salesman gave him, and he knew that he would not take him seriously. At that moment, Alan thought, why not take a look before trying another company?
As he was walking inside and viewing the multiple properties on sale, a young and beautiful saleswoman approached him and said:
Lana: "Excuse me, sir, maybe I can help you to find what you are looking for."
Looking at this young woman who seemed to be new to society, Alan smiled.
A few feet away, three saleswomen were looking at their colleague approaching Alan.
Saleswoman: "Look, Lana went there to waste her time."
Saleswoman 2: "She's a fresh graduate from college, and she thinks that she can take the world, but you can't even identify a buying customer. Truly a rookie."
Saleswoman 3: "Don't you want to help her? She is wasting her time on that poor boy. Just look at his age and what he is wearing. He's definitely here to waste our time."
Saleswoman 2: "Don't. With one less competitor, all of us can thrive better; just let her waste her time."
Meanwhile, Lana listened to Alan's request.
Alan:"I would like to buy a house, a two-story one in a clean and safe neighborhood that has all the service facilities plus very good security; a four-bedroom one will be just right."
Lana immediately took Alan, after hearing his request, to a holographic screen. On it, she showed him multiple houses that conformed to his request. She was professional, mentioning all the upsides and downsides of the properties.
One of the mentioned houses caught Alan's eyes; it has everything he asked for and more, and the most important point is that it is in the inner circle of Howler Town in a very safe and clean neighborhood. It was part of the Blossom neighborhood program that was developed two years ago by the Halo company.
As there was no need to check on the property in person and Alan did not want to waste his time, the holographic images provided all the details he needed.
Alan: "Well, Miss Lana, I want this property; let's discuss the price."
Lana looks slightly surprised at Alan's decisiveness.
Lana: "Sir, this house that is to your liking is on the market for two million Federation dollars, as this is the final price. I am sorry I can't give you any discount, but I would provide you with the best payment plan that can put your mind at ease."
Alan smiled and said, There is no need for a payment plan.The price is 2 million, and I think it's good. Let's proceed to the payment and the transfer of the deed. I have my ID here with me.
The moment Lana heard what Alan said, she was shocked, as this young high school boy in front of her actually wanted to pay in full.
She took Alan to one of the offices inside and poured him some tea while she worked on the paperwork. 20 minutes later, all the paperwork was ready, and it was time for the payment.
Lana: Mr Alan your paperwork is done The only thing that's left is the payment and the confirmation on the transfer of the deed.
Alan accessed his terminal, and according to the information provided by Lana, he settled the payment immediately.
When Lana saw the confirmation on the payment and handed Alan the deed to his new house, she walked him out of the building, still shocked and spellbound, as she did not believe that she just sold a house for 2 million federation dollars on her first day on the job. Any salesman who facilitated a deal will get a 2% commission on it.
So although she was on cloud nine, calculating her share, she had made over $40,000, a little more than a year's salary today.
After walking Alan out of the building, she went back in a daze inside.
Her colleagues who saw her all laughed.
Saleswoman 2: "Hey, Lana, there's no need to blame yourself; you just wasted an hour of your time on a troublemaker customer, that's all."
With a sarcastic smile on her face, saleswoman 2 told Lana.
Lana, who snapped back to reality.
Lana: What...? You don't mean the customer I attended now, do you? Mr. Alan just purchased a $2 million federation dollar single house, and what more, he paid for it in full. I just can't believe how lucky I am to be able to sell a house on my first day on the job.
When her colleagues heard what she said, they all felt dumbfounded.
After they confirmed the paperwork, they were shocked and green with envy. How can this rookie be so lucky? That young high school boy actually paid them in full for a 2 million property, looking at Lana. She must have made more than a year's salary in half an hour. How can they not be envious?
The manager: Lana You did an exemplary job, and you deserve the reward. As for you three, I have seen everything that happened here. Our company does not endorse such an attitude; you all had a preconceived judgment, and that's a fatal mistake. Also, having a good eye for details is good, but you don't know when a whale customer in cheap clothing might come, and not every wealthy individual will express their wealth with designer clothes and branded watches.
After leaving the real estate company, Alan headed back home. He wanted to break the news to his mother and sister, but before going back, he made sure to buy a premium ingredient to make a delicious dinner for them tonight to celebrate buying the new house.
Just trying to imagine the expression on his mother's face brought a smile to his own.
There was a huge smart mart nearby, so Alan bought the ingredients while humming and headed to the bus.
After reaching home he immediately entered the kitchen and started preparing a feast, releasing Nova from his sanctuary Alan couldn't help but be surprised.
Just a week ago Nova was the size of a palm; in just a few days she had grown to be as thick as his hand. That can only show you how important the sanctuary of a beast tamer is to a beast.
Around 6:00 in the evening, his mother and sister entered the apartment.
The moment they enter the apartment, they smell the very delicious aroma. After a few days of cooking, his mother and sister got used to the fact that Alan will cook a delicious meal almost every day for them.
Ariana and Lily went inside, and when Lily saw Nova was on the couch in the living room, she went to play with her.
Meanwhile Ariana stood at the kitchen door and looked at the premium ingredients that Alan was preparing and said.
Ariana: "What is the special occasion? My little Prince is preparing a luxurious meal for us."
Alan smiled and responded:
Alan: "There is indeed a special occasion, but you have to wait until after dinner. It's a sort of surprise."
Ariana: "Then I can't wait."
Ariana went inside to freshen up.
After a while, Ariana and Lily, alongside Alan and Nova, were all sitting at the table having a delicious meal.
After the meal Alan took out his terminal and accessed his bank account. He immediately transferred 2 million federation dollars to his mother's account.
The moment Ariana's terminal received the notification. She opened it up and looked at the message; 1 minute goes by, 2, 3, 4, 5, and Ariana kept reading the message again and again.
Then she looked at Alan, shocked to the core.
Ariana: "Son, what is this?"
Alan didn't answer. He took the house deed and presented it to his mother.
After taking a simple slip of paper from his hand, Ariana took a look and was almost shocked; she couldn't even talk anymore.
Alan: Mother, first you don't have to worry, as this money I made is legit. As I was appraising a treasure for my employee, I managed to find a hidden treasure inside, which the chamber of commerce did not know about. After I reported it, they decided to give me 50% of its worth.
The deed in your hand is for a two-story house in a nice neighborhood that I bought today. We will move in the next 2 days. The house is everything that we dreamed of, and it will be good for Lily, as there is a very good daycare center nearby.
As for the other 2 million that I sent. Keep one for your and Lily's expenses and use the other million for your own cultivation, you are a second stage beast tamer too so you can focus on your own cultivation from now on.
I hope that you quit your job and rest in the house while taking care of Lily. You have worked hard taking care of both of us and provided us with everything we needed all these years alone, so you very much deserve to relax a little.
And use the money; don't save it. Money can come and go, and I will be here to take care of you and Lily, so you don't need to worry about it, and before you say that I need to use it for my cultivation, I already have more than enough for now.
Ariana, who listens to Alan, starts crying while Lily, who couldn't grasp what had happened in front of her, also starts crying seeing her mother do so.
It was a warm moment full of emotion and silence, as there was no need for more words to describe the happiness Ariana was feeling right now.
Alan, who hugged his mother and sister to appease them, also couldn't believe how warm it is to have a family and to care for one.