Edward also heard that the Golden Light Society held the reins of power in the local underworld.However, after the death of Captain Jack, the delicate balance of power was thrown into chaos. Different criminal organizations began to tear at each other’s throats, desperate for a bigger slice of the pie to operate in.This was compounded by rampant corruption that had infected every level of the local security system, making it even more unstable.Officer Bill and his sidekick now knew that they were in great trouble since they irritated Mrs. Robinson and her friend Edward.Now they were still slapping themselves in the face. Finally, they could stand doing this again and again. They crawled up to Edward and Bill begged,“Please forgive me for my wrongdoings. I promise I won’t do that again.”“That’s all our fault! If you can forgive us this time, I’ll do anything for you in the future!” pleaded Bill’s sidekick.“Only if you give me back the 5,000 dollars you took from me earlier back
[Perhaps you can try your luck in our store. Now more commodities are available there.]Excited to see the message, Edward couldn’t wait to see what he would buy there with his luxury points. Before he went into the online store in his system, he checked his own status first on the screen.[Name: Super Trading System][Owner: Edward Addison][Level: 3 as an IB Trader (also known as Ice Breaker)][Balance: 3,270,308 Dollars][Equity: 3,270,308 Dollars][Stamina: 50 (normal)][Spirit Energy: 50 (ordinary)][Skills or Arts: Pheonix Strike; other arts can be acquired by consuming Luxury Points.][Luxury Points: 1002]When his eyes fell on the last line, Edward was glad that his luxury points were enough to buy almost anything available in the online store.Without further hesitation, Edward quickly plunged himself into the store where a lot of commodities were still greyed out. Yet, a green commodity that looked like a parcel was available to him.‘What’s that?’ asked Edward in curiosity.
In a minute, Edward strolled into the car dealership with high hopes, expecting a warm welcome that would make his heart skip a beat.After all, the grim reality of the automotive industry slapped every salesperson in the face like a cold fish. Excess supply and lackluster demand had turned the whole game into a stagnant pond. Edward figured they were eager to find new customers.But however, it was he that was slapped in the face by the reality. No one came to give him a warm welcome. He went unnoticed!Almost all the tall, beautiful salesgirls, standing in the distance, just cast a fleeting glance in his direction before they darted their eyes away, uninterested.His threadbare jeans and T-shirt only invited the gazes colder than a winter’s night.Though Edward exuded a magnetic charm, they ignored him totally as if he had been thin air while busy with other clients, most of whom were paunchy, chrome-domed men.Perhaps with their deep pockets, they, as eyesores, could turn into eye
“Apologize to your friend? Hey, man, you’ve got the whole situation twisted. I had genuine intentions to get a car at her workplace! What did I do to deserve this? On the flip side, your girlfriend should be the one saying sorry to me!” Edward retorted, finding Brian’s stance utterly nonsensical.“Hey, stop pretending like a bigwig strutting around, Edward,” Brian sneered, “Where did you pinch the wheels you’re cruising in? As far as I know, you have always been as poor as a church mouse.”“Pinched? That’s ridiculous! I didn’t steal anything. I just splurged on this beauty of mine at the dealership out there,” Edward fumed with indignation.“Well, this former classmate of yours surely knows how to put on a spectacle! He’s a perfect crook, Brian. You know, the set of wheels he is driving is at least worth a cool million,” Jennifer chuckled. “He must have nicked it from the dealership next door. I’ll go and spill the beans right away!” Jennifer threatened.“There’s no need to do that!”
"Don't get lost in la-la land," Brian said, his lips curving up into a sneer.The mole under his nose seemed to join in the smirking party."I'm about to show you all who's the king of the racetrack. Edward, I'm going to make you bawl your eyes out, ha-ha."With lightning speed, he hopped into his WMB, ready to zoom away and flaunt his driving prowess."Hey, wait!" Jennifer said suddenly.In a minute, she toyed with her luscious locks, letting them dance in the wind. After having shed her work attire, she now donned a simple white slip dress, paired with sky-high heels. Her long, ivory legs exuded an intoxicating allure."I want to ride shotgun and win the race together with you!"“It’s so kind of you, babe! Hurry and hop in. With you by my side, I'll put on an even more dazzling show," Brian replied.Jennifer sidled up to Brian, leaning her head through the car window, and engaged him in a passionate kiss. Their French kiss ignited flames and persisted for a full minute, leaving onlo
“A wandering Soul?” asked Yvonne in surprise.“Yes,” Edward replied, his voice dripping with a hint of mystery, “but he was no ordinary hobo. He was a wandering poet indeed, a soul untamed by the chains of convention. If my memory serves me right, he likely roamed the lands of ancient China during the illustrious Tang Dynasty. At that time, he was nobody, but these days, he has garnered some recognition in China as well as the Western world.”“What was his name then?” asked Yvonne, eager to know more.“Han Shan, or Cold Hill, my dear,” Edward uttered, his words dancing like whispers in the wind, “Have you heard of the name before?”“Cold Hill? What a poetic name!” exclaimed Yvonne, and then shook her head, “but unfortunately, I have never heard of it before. Please forgive my ignorance!”As their conversation meandered, Jennifer suddenly caught sight of Edward’s vehicle from the rearview mirror.“By the spirits! They draw nearer,” Jennifer said loudly, her heart skipping a beat.“Take
Mr. Trump, standing aside, was taken aback by Edward’s decision.Regret began to gnaw at him, and he muttered to Yvonne,“Had I known, I should have personally sat beside our esteemed guest around, taking a spin with him in the car.”He locked eyes with Yvonne, his voice tinged with resentment,“No matter what, you owe me a meal now, Yvonne!”“Okay, Mr. Trump, I’ll treat you to dinner this evening,” Yvonne replied, her voice laced with embarrassment. But she knew she had no reason to turn him down.What was happening between the three sent Jennifer into a fit of rage. Her face turned livid with indignation, and her teeth ground against each other like a mill.She stomped on her boyfriend’s foot heavily with one of her sky-high heels. Instantly, a loud yelp was echoing in the sky.“Ouch! Why’d you trample me like that?” Brian cried madly.You’re a complete waste of space. I want to know how you are going to get me home now.”“W-We can take the bus, darling!” said Brian with an awkward
After exchanging words with Kalina, Edward found himself even more drained. His heavy eyelids engaged in a fierce battle until they surrendered and he succumbed to a blissful slumber on his soft, plush bed.Within the realm of dreams, something peculiar unfolded. His Super Trading System commenced a discourse with him.[The time for enlightenment has arrived. I come to train you again, Edward.]‘But I'm in the realm of dreams, right?" Edward asked, perplexed. ‘How can you make me learn in the dream?”[Well, you are entangled in the embrace of sleep indeed. But you know, ten thousand days are too long, so we have to seize the hour. That’s why I’ve decided to impart upon you further knowledge in the book Primer for IB Traders while you indulge in nocturnal battery-charging respite.This will surely make you grow faster as a trader.By the way, I eavesdropped on your conservation with that lady called Yvonne. The tale you spun about Han Shan or Cold Hill apparently captivates me a lot. T