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The System's Golden Standard

Lee Minho, a bright but impoverished college student, stumbles upon a mysterious system. The system offers him unlimited wealth by drawing, but with a peculiar condition: he must constantly flaunt his newfound riches. Initially hesitant, Minho accepts the offer out of desperation, hoping to secure a better future for himself. As Minho's life transforms into a whirlwind of luxury, he grapples with the moral implications of his newfound wealth. He must navigate the challenges of maintaining his lavish lifestyle while trying to remain grounded and true to himself. Along the way, he encounters both envy and admiration, forming complex relationships with his peers and family. The system's demands push Minho to the brink, forcing him to question the true meaning of happiness and success. As he becomes increasingly entangled in the system's web, Minho must decide whether the pursuit of wealth is worth sacrificing his integrity and the relationships he holds dear.

BiosVonAsgard · Fantasy
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133 Chs

Chapter 2: Good Brothers

Several minutes have passed since Lee Minho and Kim Jaehwan talking about how their day went.

Kim Jaehwan excitedly brags about the basketball match while Lee Minho listened patiently and give replied attentively.

Kim Jaehwan glance at Lee Minho eating gracefully.

He noticed that Lee Minho's demaneor was different since morning. Getting the curiosity out of him he ask nonchalantly.

"Hey what's wrong with you today? You suddenly speaking politely."

He wondered since Minho is the type who speak what comes to his mind now acting in civilized way.

He been with Minho since the first year of their college and naturally became friends.

He's familiar of how Minho acts and behave especially when speaking. But now everything reversed.

He is especially surprised because Minho never said a single cursed word this time.

The old Minho who cursed at any moment of displeasure has now have good temperance and grace like a rich man.

"Why? Can't I change it?" Lee Minho murmured inwardly.

He really wanted to swear but the system wouldn't give it to him. The electric shock was no joke.

Kim Jaehwan who seemed to have thought about something and asked Minho cautiously.

"Did you ever passed the interview?"

Out of the four people in the dormitory. Only Lee Minho couldn't find any internship.

Although he is may seem lazy at a time. Minho is actually working hard and quite smart having a good grades.

Lee Minho was gone to many interviews but never passed it even once.

So seeing Lee Minho acting differently might be because he pass the interview.

"No"

Lee Minho just wanted to explain that he didn't go to interview yesterday but Kim Jaehwan suddenly patted his shoulder.

"It's okay we're undergraduate anyway, are we afraid we can't find a job?" He comforted Minho and continued.

"I got into a good company and have a good relationship with the boss I can just asked to let you in. It should be fine."

'What a good brother' Lee Minho thought.

He was a little moved but still declined.

"No need but thanks anyway." He then explained why.

"Your company is different from my major anyway. And you need to travel a lot for business trip and I'm too lazy to move."

All of his explanation is false.

In addition to their Kyoto University which is at the top. There's more than a dozen of key university around.

Although their school which is the Kyoto University is promoted to being the first ranking last year. You need to work hard to get in.

He knows that the company that Jaehwan was talking about will not accept him.

Since Jaehwan had no academic qualifications they only accepted Jaehwan because of his popularity of being a basketball team captain.

This something that Kim Jaehwan doesn't know.

Kim Jaehwan sighed in relief.

"That's fine. You'll soon find a suitable one for you."

Although he mentioned that he has a good relationship with the boss of the company. Its still hard for him to asked if he can pull some friends in into the company.

But in case Minho really wanted to join then he will do his best even might begged the boss if needed.

After all, they consider themselve as a good brothers.

In the end the two of them was full after eating and they packed some food before walking to the dorm slowly.

After returning to the dormitory the other two also came back.

One of them is Park Bogum wearing a black rimmed glass. His biggest hobby is reading novels.

Due to his passion about reading he also went to published some of his own works to a publishing to apply for a job.

The other one who's wearing a suit and black shoes is Kang Dongwon and considered a rich second generation.

He family owns two factories with assets worth hundred of millions.

Because he is good at dressing and a little handsome. He had many girlfriends that will only change fast.

After seeing the door opened and Lee Minho with Kim Jaehwan came in, Park Bogum put down his reading novel and greeted them.

"You're back!"

Kim Jaehwan then raised his packed food on his hands.

"After eating breakfast I know you two would be back so I packed some for you from the food stall."

After opening the packed food and there's a roasted goose inside Kang Dongwon who just put off his suit run over immediately mad snatch the roasted goose from Kim Jaehwan.

Without being polite he reached out his hand put some into his mouth.

Upon seeing this Jaehwan slapped Dongwon the back of his hands.

"Did you fucking washed your hands? Did you forget about the others? How they're going to eat now?"

Kang Dongwon said indifferently.

"I just washed my hands besides we're good brothers so there's really nothing wrong with it."

Moving his gaze he saw Lee Minho looking disheveled.

"Hey Minho what happened to you? Why there's dark circles around your eyes?"

Minho replied truthfully. "I went to study."

"Study?"

He then scanned Minho from bottom to top and said.

"No wonder. You look so pale and lifeless."

Without further ado Park Bogum butted in and said.

"Alright! alright! Let's eat before the roasted goose gets cold."

When Park Bogum heard Kang Dongwon words he looked at Lee Minho like he dicided at something.

"Minho if you don't have any job right now, you can come at the publishing house where I work. There's still vacant spot for internship."

Knowing that his friends cared a lot for him. Lee Minho was very moved.

He then wave his hand and said.

"Thank you guys but there's no need. To tell you the truth I already applied to marketing company to do internet marketing."

Kang Dongwon put his arms around Minho's neck and said.

"See I told you can do it!"

They then eat the roasted goose. Some quarreled for the most meaty part but the atmosphere around them is harmonious.

At this time, the system spoke.

{Don't worry host. The host has a system to show off wealth. As long as you learned well the system will give you rewards for completing missions. Work is not a problem at all!}

Minho just laughed inwardly. Thinking about how he would show off his wealth actually made him a bit excited.