Chapter 3: Actually, I'm a Wealthy Man

"Hey, why are you dressed like this? Can't you wear something more decent? You look like a street thug. We'll go to the mall later, and I'll pick out some proper clothes for you!" The woman sat down, looking at Alex and said.

"No need, I have them!" Alex wiped his mouth after eating and couldn't stop looking up and down at the other person. "Sis, we haven't seen each other for a month, and you've become quite tasteful in your dressing. This way, you'll easily make other men have impure thoughts about you!"

"You brat, dare to tease your sister!" Alex's sister punched him hard on the head with her hand and then looked at him, saying, "Spill it, why did you call me here?"

"To pay the bill!" Alex replied.

"You're being too straightforward, aren't you? By the way, didn't you say that a life of wealth is boring, and you want to experience an ordinary person's life? Is dressing like a thug and eating without paying your idea of an ordinary life?" Alex's sister laughed and looked at him.

"It's not thug, it's called decadence, you know? This is what the modern beauties are into. Besides, I lost my wallet, it seems I forgot it at the electric company, or somewhere else, I can't remember!" Alex said dejectedly.

"Look at you, so scatterbrained." His sister scolded him without much patience, then she grabbed Alex's hand and said, "Come on, since I have some time for lunch, I'll go to your place. I have something to tell you."

"No, please don't. If you have no trouble, I have plenty!" Alex shouted for help, but it seemed to have no effect, as he was still dragged away by his sister.

"Huh?" When Alex was pulled outside the door, the first thing he saw was a few credit cards on the ground and a wallet that was partially burned.

Alex looked surprised and immediately picked them up. After examining the half-burnt wallet, he found a partially burnt electricity bill inside, which told him that it was his wallet.

"Damn it!" Alex recalled what happened in the restaurant and suddenly understood everything. That bastard, Mr. Steven, and the skinny guy.

"Little brother, what are you waiting for? Get in the car!" His sister called out from the car. "Okay, coming!" With his sister around, Alex refrained from causing a scene and put the half-burned wallet back in his pocket. Mr. Steven, I remember you. Get ready to be played with!

The woman's name was Emily Davis, Alex's sister. She was the CEO of a mysterious financial consortium in the United States, a tall and elegant woman with two Ph.D. degrees, exuding an air of sophistication and grace, placing her among the upper echelons of women.

As for Alex, he was the second child in the family, and the youngest. He was supposed to be the heir to the Davis Corporation, a conglomerate with a net worth of over a billion dollars. However, Alex had chosen a different path for himself. Instead of taking on the family business, he was currently working as an ordinary employee in a sales company in Redmond, living the life of a single white-collar worker.

Emily's friend, John, had parents with impressive backgrounds. His father was a high-ranking government official, while his mother served as the chairwoman of a large corporation. They were wealthy and influential, owning a mansion near the Davis residence. John and Emily had known each other since childhood, growing up as childhood friends. Currently, John was Emily's boyfriend, a relationship that had received approval from both sets of parents from a young age.

As for Alex's home, he had a modest apartment that was a little over 100 square meters. It was spacious for a single person, but compared to the grandeur of the Davis and Johnson residences, it seemed rather humble.

"Little brother, you're Dad's only son. Come home and help him!" Emily looked at Alex, who had a carefree expression, and tried to persuade him.

"I'm not going back!" Alex sat on the sofa, refusing bluntly, and turned his face away.

"Why?" Emily asked, puzzled.

"Not why!" Alex said, and it was obvious that he was in a bad mood.

"Is it still because of that thing when you got dumped by a beautiful girl in high school? Seriously?" Emily laughed as she looked at her beloved brother.

"Tsk, just her?" Alex scoffed, but deep down, he knew exactly what it was. From elementary school to high school, Alex had always relied on his family's wealth to be domineering. Teachers didn't dare to discipline him, and he was surrounded by opportunistic and snobbish friends.

Apart from bullying classmates, flirting with beautiful girls was Alex's favorite pastime. Because of his wealth, power, and decent looks, many women would willingly approach him when he showed interest. It couldn't be denied that the thoughts of high school girls were quite progressive nowadays. They knew exactly how to leverage their own advantages to secure a better future.

Of course, there were also proud beauties who didn't fall for this act. One such girl was a senior, and she was truly exceptional. Although her family background was ordinary, she excelled in every other aspect. In terms of looks, she was the school's beauty queen, and in academics, she was a top student during her high school years. However, she didn't seem to be afraid of Alex. Just as he placed his hand on her shoulder, she violently pushed him away.

"I only know how to deal with second-generation rich kids who rely on their families. Don't come bothering me!" The beautiful senior coldly dismissed Alex with just a few words.

Alex had long grown accustomed to these responses. He fully embraced the spirit of persistence and would visit the senior girl every day. However, he always received disdainful looks from her.

When Alex finally managed to find out her birthday and planned to give her a diamond as a surprise gift on that day, he witnessed her having lunch with a male classmate from her grade.

This infuriated Alex. The male classmate may not have had looks or a wealthy background, but he was the top student in their grade. Unless he had a severe case of diarrhea on the day of the college entrance exam, he was practically destined for Stanford University.

Alex stood in front of the two of them and placed the diamond on the table. However, they didn't even spare a glance and continued eating their $4 plate of fried noodles. This was a massive blow to Alex.

When he learned that both of them had been accepted into Stanford University after the college entrance exam that year, the newly promoted senior was so furious that he didn't care about the students still in class. He angrily smashed the table with his fist and left in a huff.

From that moment on, Alex fell silent, and he disappeared from the ranks of high school lechers who flirted with girls. This unusual change in behavior caught the attention of his family. Just after the college entrance exam, when his family wanted to communicate with him, Alex made a decision: he would move out and live on his own. What was the point of having money and power if he could still be rejected? He decided to become an ordinary person, find someone who genuinely cared for him, and would rather not dine with women who could easily end up in bed with him at any moment. He wanted to find a woman who would keep her chastity until their wedding night and eat fried noodles with him.

When Alex's parents learned of this decision, they gave up on the negotiations for their billion-dollar business and returned to console him, but their efforts were in vain. In the end, they had no choice but to let him go his own way.

Is the prodigal son returning? Not really, not really! After years of life's trials and tribulations, Alex has gained a different perspective on life. He realizes that life is short, so one should seize the moment and enjoy it. However, his ordinary four years in college have also brought him many valuable experiences, and he has made some true friends. Whenever he returns home to reunite with his family during the Chinese New Year, and he sees those who come to visit his parents, Alex can't help but feel like they are caught up in a world of extravagance and luxury. He finds more joy in working and sharing drinks and meals with his colleagues at small bars and restaurants. This is the true mindset of a wealthy young man.

Damn it, the life of an ordinary commoner is really **** good! So, Alex has persisted until now, preferring to work in a small, stable, and happy environment in a small company rather than returning home to work as a manager in a large company filled with flattery and scheming.

Alex's parents love him dearly and can't bear to scold him. They've handed the task over to Alex's sister, Emily. Whenever she has the time, Emily engages in ideological education with Alex. In the year since he started working, he has already heard it countless times.

"Alright, Emily, I can see that Little Bro has made up his mind. No matter how we persuade him, it won't work," John, who was standing nearby, walked up to Alex and said.

"John, you really understand me!" Alex looked at him and smiled.

"You... little brother, are you trying to annoy me?" Emily felt anxious and pinched Alex's ear.

"Don't pinch my ear. I have a black belt in Taekwondo with 365 degrees, be careful not to hurt yourself!" Alex tilted his head and said.

"If you don't come back with me today, I'll break you into 365 pieces!" Emily said fiercely.

"John, Brother-in-law, can I call you brother-in-law now? Please, you have to pull my sister away, I can't take it anymore. I've been working all week, and I finally planned to rest on the weekend. Look at me now," Alex pleaded for help, grabbing his older sister's hand that was pinching his ear and looking at John nearby.

"Tell me, are you going back to help our dad run the company?" Emily continued to pinch Alex's ear fiercely.

"I'm not going!" Alex answered firmly, he had answered this way more than once.

"If you don't go, you'll die!"

"Even if I die, I won't go back."

"Alright, alright, you siblings, stop fighting," John stepped in to stop the quarrel and pulled Emily back onto the sofa. Perhaps it was because Alex had called him 'brother-in-law' earlier that made him feel quite pleased.

"Emily, since Alex doesn't want to go back, don't force him. Let him go out and explore on his own!" John advised as he held Emily's arm.

"How can you speak up for him? I remember you promised in front of my parents that you'd bring Alex back even if you had to tie him up!" Emily said angrily.

"Ah, well, circumstances change, and we shouldn't force people, right? A melon forced to ripen won't be sweet!" John responded with a chuckle.

"Fine, let's see how you explain this to my parents when he doesn't come back!" Emily huffed and then stormed out, slamming the door behind her.

"Be gentle when you close the door. I just bought it with my salary a few days ago. It's made of fragrant wood, a high-end piece!" Alex said with a smile as he watched his sister leave, knowing he had dodged another argument. He winked at John, appreciating the support.

"When are you going to introduce your sister to me?" John smiled at Alex.

"Sister? You have sisters all over the world. Wait, are you still a virgin?" Alex looked at John with a suspicious expression and asked.

"Now... now is not the time to talk about this!" John blushed immediately upon hearing Alex's words.

"Alright, that's enough. Be loyal to my sister from now on, don't be like me, you know?" Alex advised. "But speaking of which, it's been a few years since I last... you know. Can't even remember who it was with!"

Ah, the best years of life, and Alex had given away his most beautiful and precious youth during a time when he had no love.

"Well, you take care of yourself, my sister is still waiting for me outside!" John stood up and looked at Alex before heading towards the exit.

"Hey, wait, you know my wallet is gone, I have no money or cards left. I'm afraid I don't even have money for instant noodles at home. Can you lend me some, and I'll pay you back in a couple of days?" Alex grabbed John's arm and said.

"Taking a hit, huh?" John chuckled upon hearing Alex's words. He then took out his wallet and pulled out a shiny gold card. "Here, the password is your sister's birthday!"

"Thanks, bro-in-law!" Alex took the credit card and kissed it fervently.

"Haha, I like that title. Well, I'll be on my way~~!"

"Goodbye, bro-in-law~~!"

As he closed the door and leaned against it, Alex continued to hold the gold card and kissed it. This was a VIP gold card, owned only by individuals with a net worth of over a billion and significant status. Rumor had it that it had an unlimited credit limit. Who knew if he could withdraw ten trillion dollars with it...! With such a brother-in-law, life was good!