12 A Female Dominated Major (1/2)
Xiao Luo agreed to Chu Yunxiong's request when he had no more questions. Putting aside the fact that he would be paid 140 grand for this transaction, more importantly, the skills he had obtained from the system - the Constitution of: King of Mercenaries - seemed more than sufficient to ensure Chuye's safety.
Moreover, he needed the money. Whether it was for his family or his future career, this first bucket of gold was a necessity.
After he signed the contract, 70 grand was immediately deposited into his bank account. This was the first payment. The balance would be paid after he had completed the task of protecting Chuyue.
Xiao Luo felt immeasurably self-satisfied and went to the bank to transfer all the money to his father's account. Then he called home to share the good news. ”Dad, I transferred some money to your account. Check it when you're free. ”
Silence. Suddenly his mom's voice rang out.
”Son, your dad is busy. He didn't take his mobile with him. You just said that you transferred some money? How much?”
Xiao Luo was not surprised. A farm was a huge responsibility and had to be adequately managed. Of course, Dad was busy. He laughed and said, ”Seventy thousand. Get Dad to check it out at the credit union when he's free.”
”Seventy thousand? Son, why do you have so much money, you.... did you rob a bank?” his mom exclaimed in surprise.
Xiao Luo was lost for words. ”No, I didn't. I won the lottery.”
”Won the lottery? When did that happen?” Mom smiled.
”A few days ago. I redeemed the prize today. By the way, don't make this public knowledge; others will be jealous.”
”I know. Your mother's not stupid.” Excitement and joy were shining through her words.
”He Ying, who called?” A man's steady voice came through the phone.
Xiao Luo knew it was his father's voice. He was probably returning from his farm chores.
”It's our son. He bought a lottery ticket and won the jackpot. He just transferred us 70,000 dollars. Hurry, go to the credit union above the dike. It's so much money and can't be swallowed up by the credit union,” said Mom, burning with anxiety.
”Look how happy you are! Give me that phone. I want to say something to Xiao Luo.”
Mom passed the phone to Dad. An old-fashioned voice said, ”Xiao Luo, is it true what your mom said? You bought a lottery ticket and hit the jackpot?”
”Dad, you'll know when you check your account at the bank.” Xiao Luo chuckled gleefully.
”Even if you won 70,000, why remit the money? Isn't it good to keep it and use it for your career? Men should have a career and work hard in it forever.”
”Dad, I see you and Mom working hard. I also know that you owe the bank a loan of 57,000 dollars. This money can help alleviate your burden. I'm still young. I can slowly build my career.”
”Yes, that's right. Our son is dutiful, so why are you reprimanding him? Can't you praise his good points?” Mom said in Xiao Luo's defense.
Dad's tone changed. ”You're a woman. What do you know? You're short-sighted, getting all smug because of 70,000 dollars. This will rub off on your son, and he'll become easily satisfied. Men should not feel satisfied but should be as greedy as a wolf. When he has earned a 100,000, he should have the desire to make a million, and when he's made a million, he should want to make 10 million. Do you understand? ”
”Okay, okay. You're right. Everything you're saying makes sense. I'm short-sighted.” Mom didn't want to argue.
Feeling a bit awkward, Xiao Luo raised his brows and said, ”Dad, I still have something left. Both of you need to take care of yourselves. Say hello to Grandpa and Grandma for me.”
He finished talking and quickly hung up the phone; he was in no mood to listen to his dad's nagging.
Xiao Luo exhaled a long breath. Calling home always filled him with trepidation. He couldn't remember getting any decent praise from his dad while growing up. Like the time he was among the quota of students with the second-highest batch of results in the college entrance exam. And what was Dad's reaction? ”Don't be full of yourself. This achievement is nothing.”