Chapter 9

The two elderly people left, and now the two of them cherished their time together even more, wanting to accomplish many unfinished tasks in the remaining time. The old man gave Zhou Jiasi a cash check, a million dollars in US currency, and also took Zhou Jiasi's phone number, saying this was just the beginning.

When he said this, he smiled mysteriously and strangely, leaving Zhou Jiasi utterly confused. Even thoughts like whether the old man was attracted to his good looks and wanted to start a relationship with him appeared in his mind! Zhou Jiasi was quite speechless about this and decided to just ignore it.

Zhou Jiasi was not a Lei Feng; he believed in getting something in return for his efforts and wouldn't play the game of having money and not taking it. Seeing the old man hand over the money, he didn't act pretentiously and instinctively accepted it without hesitation. The old man also chuckled and said that the young man was straightforward, which was good. They exchanged names, and the old man then took his leave.

Zhou Jiasi muttered, "Why didn't he even invite me for a meal? He must be a Chinese expatriate; after living abroad for so long, they focus on practical things. Considering the million dollars, I won't mind it. Hehe, I'm happy today..." He hummed a randomly made-up song, swaying his head and feeling quite pleased with himself.

Zhou Jiasi put away the check and then rushed to the bank to withdraw the money, asking the manager to deposit it into his account. At the bank, Zhou Jiasi finally enjoyed VIP service, which he usually had to wait in line for. This time, he was directly taken to the VIP room, and the female manager even asked what he would like to drink, providing very attentive service. Of course, besides this, the female manager also tried to sell Zhou Jiasi various things. She leaned forward, her snow-white peaks almost touching Zhou Jiasi, as if she was about to sell herself.

However, people who work for the state are all smart; they've all passed the gauntlet of fierce competition, or they have some connections. So they wouldn't make such a vulgar show for a millionaire. Giving him a little flirtation was already quite good.

You might think they would offer their bodies, even a virgin. That's just too much imagination. So, Zhou Jiasi's expected romantic encounter, of course, did not happen. He could only silently cry for little Jiasi in his heart, unable to let it out and taste blood, all because of his own inaction.

He could only sigh in his heart, "Why is it different from what the novels say?" However, time is a butcher's knife; it turns grapes purple, blackens black fungus, and transforms countless green things into maturity. Even cherries, which are purple, taste better than red ones, at least when it comes to fruit. As for other things, only the individual knows their true flavor. Time, the prostitute, almost passes in a blink.

Zhou Jiasi stayed at home for a while, but F City was just a small city. Zhou Jiasi, this high-end fruit, and later the vegetables he sold, gradually attracted some attention. This made Zhou Jiasi a bit conflicted about what to do next.

Later, Zhou Jiasi thought it through. In terms of development, this place was too small and couldn't meet his desired level of consumption. So, Zhou Jiasi decided to go out and see the world, hoping to quickly establish a career that could provide a steady stream of funds for him to enjoy life.

During this time, Zhou Jiasi told his family about the money he had received, following the version of the story told by the Taoist. This caused a stir, and the listeners thought Zhou Jiasi was crazy for money. It wasn't until Zhou Jiasi put his phone on speaker and called the bank, and the bank accurately reported the remaining balance in his account, that the family confirmed his story, and the atmosphere became very excited.

That day, Zhou Jiasi's second sister was so excited that she almost went into premature labor. Fortunately, Zhou's mother, with her experience, told her daughter to adjust her breathing, and she managed to calm down. The family also calmed down due to the special circumstances. Zhou Jiasi originally wanted to tell them that there might be more to come, but seeing the situation, he decided not to.

He thought carefully and left five million for his parents, telling them to use the money to buy some real estate as a backup plan. He would take the rest of the money and go to a big city to try his luck. This way, if he didn't do well in the future, he could still live a decent life with the rent, and he wouldn't have to worry about marriage and children.

Zhou's father and mother also thought this was a good idea, as it would provide insurance for their son in the future. They wouldn't want Zhou Jiasi to spend all the money, and the rest would be left to him. They wanted him to go out and gain some experience, and even if his business failed or he spent all the money, it wouldn't matter. With that experience and the funds, he could do anything in the future.

Zhou Jiasi also wanted to give his parents peace of mind so that he could go out and explore. After all, they didn't know about his spatial cheat. If he were a normal person, investing all the money in business would be very risky, and losing it all would be a disaster. But for him, it would definitely be a sure win, and he wouldn't lose.

Zhou Jiasi was about to leave, to depart from this small city. Looking at the comings and goings at the airport, Zhou Jiasi couldn't help but feel nostalgic. In his previous life, he always took the train and couldn't afford to fly, as the price difference was significant. Of course, there were occasional discounted tickets, but the service was often worse than not having it at all.

However, compared to the train, flying was a significant improvement in terms of travel time and comfort. At the airport, Zhou Jiasi saw his mother's reluctant expression and went over to hug her, saying, "Mom, I'm leaving. Take care of yourself and Dad..." and so on. However, since Zhou Jiasi often gave his parents the water of life, their health was very good, so he wasn't too worried about these things.

"Alright, your mother has said everything she wanted to say. Don't be so sentimental. If you don't leave now, the plane will take off without you," Zhou's father said, somewhat helplessly. He had seen through Zhou Jiasi's little plan and decided to help him. He was also thinking, "This little rascal has grown up and can comfort people in a way."

"Push, push, push, all you do is push. What's wrong with me talking a bit more with my son? Are you jealous?" Zhou's mother turned to her husband, pretending to be quite unhappy. She knew that children had to grow up and eventually fly away, but emotionally, she still felt reluctant.

Zhou Jiasi looked at his parents, at their faces, which were much better than before, but he still felt a bit sad. He went over and hugged his father, saying, "Dad, I'm leaving..."

"Alright, stop talking. Go, and call when you arrive. Take everything you need to your sisters, and don't go crazy on the way. When you're done playing, come back," Zhou's father said.

Zhou Jiasi nodded and agreed, then waved goodbye to his parents and walked into the boarding gate.

Zhou's father and mother watched their son's back until it disappeared, then they turned away.

On the plane, Zhou Jiasi felt like a fish entering the sea or a dragon emerging from the heavens. Although the metaphor was a bit overused, as someone who had lived independently for a while, staying with his parents for a short time was nice, but staying too long would make him feel constrained, and he wanted to return to a life without restrictions.

"Life, I'm coming for you, waiting for me," Zhou Jiasi said to himself.

The plane landed in Zhonghai. Zhou Jiasi got off the plane, pushing his suitcase, and walked silently. As he exited the passage, he saw a fashionably dressed woman with a bob cut, one side of her hair tucked behind her ear, revealing a large earring. She had a light makeup and pale pink nail polish, looking very spirited.

Another woman was dressed in casual, fresh, and elegant clothes, wearing a hat and a ponytail. The light pink outfit revealed a youthful and cute aura, and her gentle smile made her look very calm. Zhou Jiasi immediately recognized his third and fourth sisters. They were waving and smiling, and the third sister was calling out for Zhou Jiasi to hurry up. Zhou Jiasi also smiled and waved, quickening his pace to join them.

When Zhou Jiasi reached them, "Come here, let me see what's different about you," his third sister, Zhou Hui, pinched his face and examined him.

"Ouch, ouch, Sister, go easy, Fourth Sister, save me!"

"Future millionaire, you're just like this, and pinching you feels just the same."

"Sister, you..." Zhou Jiasi was speechless and could only stop halfway. Zhou Jiasi and his fourth sister, Zhou Lin, were also somewhat at a loss due to Zhou Hui's behavior.

Zhou Jiasi was teased a few more times by Zhou Hui, and then they went out together. At the door, they got into their Beetle. The third sister, driving, kept talking to Zhou Jiasi, "How is Xiao Jie? Isn't she beautiful? I bought it, look at this, look at that."

Zhou Lin was embarrassed by Zhou Hui's showing off, "Sister, can you act a bit more like a sister? Look at how you're showing off."

Zhou Jiasi was also surprised, thinking it was borrowed from a colleague or friend, but he didn't expect it was her own car. "When did you buy the car, Sister?"

"Hehe, I bought it when I knew you had money. I used to think about saving some for you, in case you couldn't find a wife in the future. Now it's not needed, so I decided to indulge myself, hehe," Zhou Hui said jokingly.

Zhou Jiasi knew she wasn't joking. In his previous life, his third sister had always been generous to him, and it turned out she had saved the money for him. Thinking about how much they had worried about him, Zhou Jiasi's eyes welled up. "Third Sister, Fourth Sister, you've worried so much about me."

"Hey, as long as you do well in the future, that's the best reward for us. Look at you, more emotional than a woman. Are you going to cry? How old are you? Shame on you!" Zhou Hui said.

"Hehe, yes, Fourth Sister and I just hope you do well in the future," Zhou Lin added.

"Sure, I will," Zhou Jiasi said solemnly.

"Don't think you're being so emotional. I don't have tears. The car window wasn't closed properly, and sand got in my eyes. I also yawned a few times on the plane, so the tears came out. Don't think I'm so moved by what you said. Humph..." Zhou Jiasi wiped his eyes, knowing that being moved was fake, but he wanted to keep it inside and not make it so emotional.

So, he couldn't admit to Zhou Hui's comment about being emotional, or she would tease him about it for a long time, even as a sister. Hehe.

Zhou Lin gave him a clearly distrustful look, which made Zhou Hui laugh out loud, looking very much like a boss.

"Zhou Hui, drive your car properly. Don't laugh so unladylike, and what's with that look, Fourth Sister?" Zhou Jiasi said to Zhou Hui, then turned to Zhou Lin, feeling embarrassed.