Understanding the situation, Justin immediately called Emily to investigate the school. She soon reported back - it was quite small, with the elementary and middle schools squeezed together. Few teachers and students, in poor conditions.With the facts clear, Justin agreed to handle it. Building a school was no difficulty for him now.The villagers were overjoyed and invigorated at Justin's ready agreement. Even the chief turned red-faced with excitement, saying the village owed Justin more and more. But Justin just smiled - greater ability meant greater responsibility. He was simply following his conscience.Time passed quickly and it was soon noon. Things grew even livelier as every household wanted Justin to have lunch at their home.Seeing their enthusiasm, Justin was somewhat troubled over how to respond. Finally the chief stepped up and had Justin eat at his home, which Justin accepted as an excuse.He thought the matter settled, but unexpectedly, the villagers brought over tabl
The villagers gasped at the sum. They never imagined the destroyed plants could be worth that much! But they didn't doubt Justin's words - if he said that was the value, then it was.But Little Six's parents instantly fainted upon hearing this. Luckily some villagers noticed in time to help them, avoiding serious consequences.Justin had only meant to scare the punk, unexpectedly frightening the elderly couple too. He felt awful about it, but this seemed the only way to make the boy realize his mistake and reveal who had orchestrated it.Little Six still had some conscience. Seeing his parents nearly pass out, he became frantic, no longer caring about anything else. He struggled to speak:"It was Brother Dog's wife! She had me do it, spying on you to see why you came back and help her get revenge if possible. She promised $3000 - I was muddle-headed to agree. I swear if I knew your plants were so precious, I wouldn't have wrecked them! We have no enmity, I only did it for the money! I
Unable to decline such hospitality, Justin went along while Noah stayed happily with the chief who treated him like a godson.At Little Six's modest brick cottage, Justin saw their straitened circumstances - not even plastered walls or cemented floors, just bumpy dirt everywhere.The overjoyed elders served tea and water eagerly, even wanting to slaughter their prize goose for soup until Justin hastily stopped them, knowing what the bird represented for this family.After much persuasion, they only fried two eggs and prepared a hot bowl of noodles.After eating, Justin called Little Six over to ask about him. Turned out he had a story too - once the village's most promising student with high grades, everyone expected him to reach university. But right before that dream came true, he somehow failed catastrophically.Indeed, it was a familiar trope. He had always harbored affections for a girl in his school who was as beautiful as a prom queen, yet she had always scorned him. Heartbroke
After a night's growth, the seeds he had planted yesterday were now mature plants. Justin intended to harvest them for Derek, then handle the remaining ingredients—some still required resources to obtain, not everything could be grown. So Justin started gathering the plants himself. Seeing this, Little Six raced off, not to shirk work but to fetch several large sacks for holding the materials. After all, they couldn't haul away this field's worth by hand. Some ingredients also needed separate containers to avoid spoiling each other.Little Six then pitched in on the harvesting. For all his former idleness, he worked as swiftly as anyone, even outpacing Justin. But just the two of them could never harvest the whole field, so soon Little Six's father came with his wife, then Noah brought the village chief and others until everyone was helping Justin, working merrily away. Finally with much effort the materials were loaded into the vehicle. Justin thanked them all. He had considered o
Hearing this, Mia's expression shifted, but she steeled herself. "Justin, I sincerely want to make amends. I know you're upset, but I can wait, for as long as it takes until you accept my apology. I'll wait here all day. You go about your business—don't mind me."Per the System, this girl was hopeless. Her host's charm clearly needed reducing. At this rate, who knew how many ignorant girls might be deceived. Alas, it couldn't be helped when he was given so much."Suit yourself. If you want to wait, then wait. I've no time to indulge you. I have equipment to help Derek with."Indeed, overnight he had urgently ordered devices from abroad. Having arrived on a red-eye flight, they should have reached by now.Justin went to help the workers unload and install the machines, showing them how to operate and assemble the production line. All the while, Mia tailed him dutifully, even helping with the grimy, tiring tasks.Seeing a refined young lady doing so much manual labor for his sake made J
Leaving Derek's company, night had fallen over Nova City, though the lively nightlife was just beginning. With misunderstandings resolved and new intimacy kindled, Justin felt more open-minded.Mia had transformed into a shy maiden, timidly trailing Justin and unable to meet his eyes.They arrived at a renowned French restaurant in Nova City, of course at the System's urging.The staff welcomed them warmly into the elegant ambience, with refined piano melodies in the air—truly spirit-nurturing.But Justin found such places too pretentious, looking fancy yet offering little substance. The tiny portions barely filled a gap in your teeth, never mind your stomach, yet cost a fortune. If not for the System's prompting, Justin would never come here. As they prepared to order, the door opened again, admitting a familiar face that both recognized—Jack Owens."Well, if it isn't Young Master Owens? How did you confess and atone for your misdeeds so quickly? I'd have thought you'd spend a deca
"Idiot." Unexpectedly, Justin didn't accept the duel but bluntly insulted Jack instead.Fury almost burst Jack's lungs. Refusing was one thing, but insults too? After Justin had already ruined him, must he also endure vilification? Unbearable!"Spare me your looks. Just this afternoon, Mia confessed her love and I reluctantly accepted, letting her be my girlfriend. Yet you still cling to delusions and even try splitting us up. What if not an idiot?""What? I don't believe an arrogant beauty like Mia would accept a bastard like you! It must be lies to intimidate me! But I'm not so foolish.""You're not foolish, just hard of hearing and mind. Let me repeat clearly—this afternoon, Mia confessed to me and I reluctantly accepted. You can't even comprehend plain words yet dare prattle nonsense? Utter idiot. If I were you, I'd have my father buy you a new brain and pair of ears before going out to disgrace yourself."Jack saw red and charged over, but Justin casually kicked him back to his
When Justin Wilson said this, he glanced meaningfully at Jack Owens, who was sitting there looking extremely upset.Justin had not expected him to use such underhanded methods. Fortunately, he had just acquired fluent French skills today, otherwise he really would have been at a disadvantage here.Still, turnabout is fair play. Since Jack wanted to mess with him, Justin would not show him any mercy either. He nodded for the head chef to leave, then called over the restaurant manager. The manager hurried over and warmly asked Justin what he needed. Justin casually took out a gold card and slapped it down on the table."There's $50 million on here. That should be enough to buy your restaurant, right?""Sir, what do you mean?" The manager was stunned. Everything had been fine just a moment ago, so why was Justin suddenly talking about acquiring the restaurant?"I'm not implying anything. I just happen to like the atmosphere here, so I want to purchase this restaurant. I'm asking if $