Chapter 19 Unreal

"Old man, am I seeing things? Count the zeros in our bank account!"

"One, ten, hundred, thousand... ten thousand, hundred thousand, million! Oh my, when did we get an extra million?"

Hearing his parents' exclamations, Berloff Reed laughed proudly.

"Mom, Dad, didn't I tell you?"

"Hehe, I said I transferred a million to you. Now do you believe me?"

Mr. Brock grabbed the phone and shouted at Berloff, "You little rascal, where did you get so much money?"

"I'm telling you, you better not be involved in anything illegal!"

The deafening roar made Berloff's eardrums ache.

"Dad, what are you thinking? This money is hard-earned, clean money I got from a rich lady."

Mr. Brock's eyes widened, "What did you say? A rich lady?!"

"You cheeky boy, still teasing your dad, huh? You need a good spanking!" Mrs. Nadine laughed and explained, "Old man, our son just told us he signed a big deal for an insurance company. This million is his well-deserved commission."

Mr. Brock finally sighed in relief, "Now that makes sense!"

"Berloff, I'm warning you, it's okay for our family to be poor, but you better not do anything illegal, or I won't let you off!"

Berloff chuckled, "Dad, I might want to take shortcuts, but you never taught me any proper skills to do so!"

Mr. Brock couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time. "You rascal, it's all your mom's fault for spoiling you when you were little. Now you're all grown up and still messing with me!"It had been a long time since Berloff Reed had heard his parents scold him. His face was full of warmth, and a wave of affection washed over him.

"Dad, let's get down to business," Berloff said.

"Take this ten million and buy a villa in the county. Get a car too," he continued. "Then put the rest in the bank. You don't need to work so hard every day anymore. Take some time to travel and show off a bit. Let everyone know your son has made it!"

Mr. Brock couldn't stop grinning. "You cheeky boy, we're not that flashy."

Berloff rolled his eyes, thinking his dad's words were just for show. He remembered when he was a kid and had won a small award at school. His father had proudly shown it off everywhere, as if Berloff had topped the entire country.

Now that Berloff had finally made some serious money, he was sure Mr. Brock would spread the news far and wide, eager for all their friends and family to know.

"Son, if you give us all this money, what about you?" Mrs. Nadine asked worriedly. "How about I transfer a million back to you?"

"Use it wisely this time. Don't spend it all at once like before," she continued. "I'll save the rest for you for when you get married!"

Berloff glanced at his mobile banking app, feeling a bit awkward. After transferring ten million to his parents, he still had over a hundred million left in his account.

"Cough, cough... Mom, no need. I have some money now, more than enough to spend."

"You and Dad have worked hard all these years. It's time to quit your jobs and enjoy life."

"Yeah, I have to get back to work. Talk to you later!"

Mr. Brock and Mrs. Nadine were stunned.Then they burst into tears and laughter, feeling like it was all too surreal.

Their precious son, who used to ask for money even after graduating from college, suddenly made over a million dollars. It was unbelievable.

After a good discussion, they agreed with their son. They should indeed buy a house and a car in the county to improve their lives.

In the future, when their son brings his girlfriend home for the holidays, they can live comfortably.

After making their decision, Mr. Brock and Mrs. Nadine went to visit friends and family.

Soon, the news that Berloff Reed had struck it rich in the big city of Silk City spread throughout their hometown.

At first, people were skeptical.

But then, the news that Berloff's parents had bought a villa and ordered a Mercedes in the county on the same day came out.

Finally, everyone believed that Berloff had really made it big in Silk City.

Soon, Berloff's home was flooded with visits from countless relatives and friends.

Some came with smiles, genuinely happy for Berloff's parents and offering their congratulations.

Others, feeling envious and bitter, couldn't help but make snide remarks.

Some people, with forced smiles, came to Berloff Reed's parents to borrow money.

For a while, Berloff's parents became the center of attention among relatives and friends, and their home was bustling for several days.

The next morning, Mrs. Nadine called Berloff.

"Son, your Aunt Linda's daughter, Susan, is graduating from college tomorrow. This summer, she's planning to visit Silk City with some friends. Make sure to take care of her when she arrives."

Berloff smacked his lips. "Oh, Cousin Susan, huh? It's been a while since I last saw her."

"Don't worry, Mom. I'll take good care of her."

Mrs. Nadine nodded with relief. "If it were before, I wouldn't have made this call. You were always living paycheck to paycheck. How could you afford to entertain relatives?"

"But now that our family has some money, we can help out a bit."Berloff's eyes twinkled, and he chuckled. "Mom, have relatives been bothering you since they heard we have money?"

Mrs. Nadine sighed heavily. "Exactly."

"Your dad and I regret it a bit. We shouldn't have been so loud about it, telling everyone. Now it's just a headache."

Berloff waved his hand dismissively. "Mom, there's nothing to worry about."

"We help in emergencies, not just because someone is broke. Don't give money to relatives unless it's a life-or-death situation."

"If they start causing trouble, just tell them I need to come back and make the decision. That should settle it."

Mrs. Nadine's eyes lit up. "Oh, you're a smart one, aren't you?"

"Look at that old man, he's been so troubled these past few days, frowning all the time. It's almost killing him with worry!" Mrs. Nadine said with concern.

Berloff Reed patted his chest confidently. "Mom, tell Dad not to worry. As long as I'm here, there's nothing to be troubled about."

"In a while, I'll find some time to come home and sort everything out for you."

Mrs. Nadine lightly scoffed, "You brat, do you think you're some big shot? If your dad hears that, he'll definitely give you a good scolding."

Berloff chuckled, "Mom, let me tell you, I'm even more impressive than any big shot now..."

He continued to joke with Mrs. Nadine for a while, making her laugh heartily before hanging up the phone.

"Hehe, Susan has always been pretty since she was a kid. I wonder how her female classmates are, coming to Silk City with her."

The thought of young, vibrant college girls made Berloff's eyes light up with excitement.

At that moment, Berloff was lounging comfortably on a leather sofa, feeling utterly relaxed.

It turned out that next to the chairman's office was a rest area comparable to a presidential suite.

The spacious suite, spanning over a thousand square feet, included a bedroom, study, bathroom, massage room, and a small indoor pool...

The amenities were complete and incredibly luxurious.

Last night, Berloff had thoroughly enjoyed himself there.

"The previous owner of the Global Tower sure knew how to live it up. He even collected dozens of different kinds of cigars."

Berloff lay on the sofa, playing with the various cigars left behind by the former owner.

At that moment, a sudden system notification sounded in Berloff's mind.

"Ding!"

"Host, would you like to recycle these fifty-four boxes of cigarettes?"