Penniless Man's Wealthy System

Chapter 8-Emergency Task!

The dim blue-lit panel displayed the commands for Alex's next task.

'TASK 2. PLEASE GO TO THE SHOWROOM AND BUY A LAMBORGHINI CAR'.

Before going to the car showroom, Alex searches for info on the latest Lamborghini first. He then cashes out the money in his account and puts it all into a medium-sized suitcase. He had $700,000 dollars to buy a new car.

"I'm coming soon, Dear Lamborghini," Alex said as he jumped up from his chair. He was happy to complete this task.

Alex drives his car to the city center, where the best showroom is located. He parks his car far enough away from the main parking lot because he doesn't want to be conspicuous, then pulls his suitcase towards the main door of the showroom.

But as soon as he stepped through the door, the two showroom employees stared at him with furrowed brows. The tall male employee openly scrutinized Alex's appearance. His face frowning in dislike, he frowned in disgust when their gazes met for a few seconds.

What the hell is this employee? Alex chuckled to himself. Everyone seemed to be the same. They always judged people by their appearance, then made their own conclusions, without knowing what was really going on.

Even without explaining, Alex knows that the male employee thinks that he's just a useless man who wants to look at an expensive Lamborghini. He sees Alex as a poor, pathetic man who can't afford to buy a Lamborghini rearview mirror.

"Look at his shabby, raggedy appearance, he might be trying to cheat. You have to be careful," the taller employee whispered to the shorter one. The shorter employee immediately looked at Alex warily, then his eyes shifted to the suitcase in Alex's hand.

"The contents in the suitcase are probably sharp weapons. Just in case, you can dial the police number. If our suspicion is correct, you can immediately contact the authorities to come." The tall employee continued. The short employee automatically nodded in agreement.

Aren't they whispering too loudly? Alex snorted at their impolite remarks.

If he is boss of this showroom, then he will fire those two useless employees without any salary compensation. They should be welcoming every customer with kindness and courtesy, not busy accusing others.

Alex looks at the two or three customers who are looking at the cars calmly without any suspicion. They even touched the Lamborghini cars on display freely.

Perhaps because of their rather classy appearance, those stupid employees thought that they were rich people. In fact, they aren't necessarily going to buy one of the fantastic Lamborghinis.

Alex sighs and looks at all the cars available, then a bright red Lamborghini catches his eye. He must buy that car, he thought.

Alex's hand is reaching out to touch the shiny surface of the car, but a tall employee roughly brushes his hand away.

"Sorry, we can't let you touch this expensive car carelessly!" He said half shouting.

Alex can't stand being treated badly anymore, so he quickly opens his suitcase with an exasperated face. The two employees were shocked, especially the tall one who had turned deathly pale. He realizes that his actions a few minutes ago could get him fired.

"Are you satisfied now? I want to buy this red Lamborghini, but you just brushed my hand off rudely?" Alex hissed in annoyance. He closed his briefcase again, then started to turn around. "Maybe I should have backed off. I need to see your boss and find another showroom?"

"No, Sir! Please forgive my bad manners!" The tall employee lightning-quickly grabbed Alex's hand and bowed deeply with a terrified face. "Please Sir, I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I beg you. I will kiss your feet, but please don't report me." The tall employee sounded so frightened, while the short employee just bowed and was at a loss for words.

Fortunately, Alex is not in a bad mood so he forgave both employees.

Afterward, Alex is treated like a king.

Alex is smiling broadly at the red Lamborghini he just bought for $700,000 in cash. Red, mysterious, and deadly. It is the perfect phrase to describe his new car.

As Alex proudly entered his Lamborghini, a system panel slowly appears in front of him.

"CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SECOND SUCCESSFUL TASK!"

Alex grinned happily and leaned his head back against the soft, fragrant backrest. He closed his eyes as he calmly waited for the next command. A click sounded and Alex's eyes opened. The panel seems to change, then the serious voice of his supervisor returns.

"Warning! You have $100,000 left in your account! You have six days to spend the money!"

"Six days left," Alex muttered as he turned the key. He didn't know what his next task would be, so he wasn't going to spend the money right away.

***

Alex parked his car in the hospital parking lot and the attention of the visitors instantly focused on him. No one else owned a Lamborghini in this small town, so they couldn't take their eyes off the expensive car gleaming in the sunlight.

The stares of amazement from the onlookers made Alex couldn't help but smile. He walks out of the parking lot slowly, his chin up, and he smiles at the children who somehow greet Alex enthusiastically.

Maybe they think that Alex is a famous celebrity or a rich businessman who is visiting. Moreover, Alex isn't wearing his shabby clothes anymore. His appearance is 180 degrees different from yesterday. He is wearing a black formal suit from a well-known brand that makes him proudly walk down the parking lot.

But then his smile disappeared when he saw the presence of Jasmine, Harri, and John in the parking lot.

They look dumbfounded at the expensive Lamborghini car that Alex is riding in. Jasmine's eyes are wide with disbelief and her mouth is gaping. Harri stares at Alex with jealous narrowed eyes, while John is going to speak, but Alex doesn't give him a chance and walks straight past the trio with a haughty face.

"What the hell was that? Did he just pass by me with his smug face?" John sneered with an annoyed face. To be honest, he envies with Alex who drove a Lamborghini, but he doesn't want to show his envy. Alex is just a useless unemployed, how could he drive that expensive Lamborghini?

"That poor guy must have just rented that Lamborghini with his stolen money," John accused with a sullen face. "He must have just wanted to brag in front of us, especially you and Harri." He pointed at Jasmine and her boyfriend who nodded in agreement.

"You're right," Jasmine said with a disgusted face.

"He used dirty tricks and thought we would be impressed. Damn!" John spoke angrily again. He exhaled in exasperation, then looked at the Lamborghini Alex was riding in with an inflamed face. "Let's go inside and see what he's doing," he invited.

The three of them then rushed into the hospital, following Alex who had already turned into Bianca's ward.

"Wait a minute, let me go see Alex," Jasmine said in the middle of the hallway. "Apparently, that poor guy doesn't understand that we're officially divorced."

Harri and John looked at each other for a few moments, then nodded.

"Yeah, alright. We'll wait at the hospital cafeteria then."

Jasmine smoothes her slightly messy hair, then turns to Bianca's room.

Alex is going to open the door to his daughter's room when he hears the noisy tapping of shoes. He turns around to find Jasmine staring at him with a sardonic look on her face. Alex raises one eyebrow and backs away slightly, then returns Jasmine's gaze with a flat face.

What more could this greedy woman want? They had already signed the divorce papers yesterday and were just waiting for the official declaration from the court. Alex is too lazy to bother with the woman's words.

Jasmine girdles her loins and puts on a haughty expression. "Listen, you useless unemployed man. I'm not impressed at all by how you drive an expensive Lamborghini! I know you only rented that car with your stolen money!" Shamelessly, Jasmine shouted her curses.

Alex sighs wearily and stares at the much more attractive hospital walls.

His attitude automatically made Jasmine growl angrily.

"How dare you act this arrogant and not listen to me! Who the hell do you think you are?! You're just a poor unemployed person living in my house!" Jasmine grabbed Alex's arm roughly to get his attention. "I will never regret divorcing you! Harri is a wonderful man, so I won't regret it one bit," Jasmine said in a loud voice.

Jasmine probably expected Alex to feel sad, but the flat expression on the man's face did not change at all.

"It's up to you. Please keep your voice down as my daughter will feel disturbed, as well as the other patients. Do whatever you like with your boyfriend, I don't care at all about your disgusting actions." Alex deliberately emphasized the last sentence with an annoying grin.

Jasmine's face instantly turned red, her eyes bulging with anger. She did not expect Alex to be so arrogant as to not care about anything she said, even returning her insults with more scathing sentences.

"Oh yeah, I'll take Bianca home and take care of her," Alex said.

Jasmine shakes her head and holds back Alex's hand that is about to open the door to Bianca's room. "No! I will not let you take Bianca home. You're poor, you can't make Bianca happy!"

Alex smiles wanly, disgusted with his crazy ex-wife.

He want to say something much harsher when suddenly a system panel appeared in front of him. A notification sounded, saying that there is an urgent task for Alex to do.

'DING!~

'EMERGENCY TASK! EMERGENCY TASK! You must complete it immediately! Throw whatever money is in your wallet at Jasmine's face!'