They lit up and took a satisfied puff, eyes closed as they exhaled perfect smoke rings, appearing refined and elegant like sages. What elegance!"Wow, incredible taste, smoothest cigarette I've had in my life!""Haha, since you elders like them, have the rest too." Justin handed over the remaining cigarettes."Now now, that won't do. Justin's cigarettes must be expensive, you shouldn't have given them all to us. Keep some for your dad and uncle, they've had it rough lately." Hearing this, Justin grew alert and asked what had happened at home recently. After the elder shared everything known, Justin could no longer sit still and rushed back home in a few quick strides, the two girls hurrying after him.But the house was empty when he entered, the table set with cold, uneaten food. It seemed they had prepared a meal but left abruptly before eating.Justin didn't wait, immediately driving out to search for his family. After combing the entire village unsuccessfully, he went into town.T
Kimberly nodded, having been scared out of her wits this time, almost losing her son for good. Rather than living in dread like this, it'd be better finding a safer job environment away from sinister schemes.But Jacob saw more clearly. Such slimeballs existed everywhere. Changing companies wouldn't eliminate that risk. And he didn't wish his son's hard work to be for naught. So he directly rejected the idea."No, you're going back to work, can't resign.""Jacob Wilson, have you lost it? After everything our son went through, you still won't let him quit? Are you trying to end the Wilson line?" Kimberly yelled."Quiet! How can you say that with my brother and Justin here? Does that sound proper?" Jacob scolded his wife. Realizing her blunder, Kimberly quickly apologized. "Sorry, I spoke rashly from anxiety earlier. Please don't take it to heart!"Of course, Shane's family wouldn't make an issue of it."Sis, what nonsense! We're one family. It's no big deal, eh? Wife, Raymond just got
So the group returned to Justin's home, settling down after tidying up. Justin himself slept on the living room couch.With nothing to do, he checked his System and nearly jumped in shock. His free lottery chances had accumulated to over 50 without him realizing from being too busy! It was time to use them up tonight.No time like the present!First lottery: Thank you for participating.Second lottery: Thank you for participating.Third lottery: Thank you for participating...."Damn you, scummy System! Are you messing with me? Don't tell me you forgot to set lottery rewards! Listen, keep this up and I'll have unfinished business with you! How dare you! Got an explanation?""Trying to scare me? It's your own lousy luck, sucker! Blaming me instead, how shameless! But fine, I'll give you a cheat out of pity for your misery.""Congratulations on obtaining Lucky buff. From now on, Master has 1% increased chance of winning lotteries. Permanent effect duration." Justin had been happy getti
He also completed the minor stock prediction skill set along with various pills. And best of all was the Rolls-Royce Phantom, previously bought with money. Though not his own cash, it still left some reluctance to spend. But now this was obtained free! One-time freebies felt great, but long-term was true bliss. Getting priceless things for free was the best!Though it needed 7 fragments and he had gotten just 2 after a night's drawings, clearly the rarer the item, the lower the chance.When the lottery ended, it was already dawn, but Justin was too excited to sleep. He immediately tried out a Total Makeover Pill to test if the System medicine worked as advertised.It tasted quite good, like strawberries. But afterwards...not so much.Soon his stomach started gurgling loudly. His bowels churned and Justin swiftly dashed to the bathroom for an explosive diarrhea session before finally emerging, much relieved.As he walked out, his dad also came out of the bedroom. But before Justin coul
If asked, he had an excuse prepared - a friend had developed an experimental new medicine for him to trial at home. Still untested clinically, it had to be kept confidential.Yes, that should work. Otherwise who knew how many would come begging for the pills!The two girls were too excited to sleep that night after taking the pills, finding their skin and looks exceptionally improved. Their skin was like milk, smooth and tender, fair with a rosy glow.Their features became more refined, figures more proportional - fuller busts and slimmer waists. Even Mia's fine lines from overtime work had vanished.Early next morning, Justin immediately contacted construction teams to start repairs, which had to begin right away. Luckily no one was harmed, already extremely fortunate.His real estate company Sunrise Corporation easily arranged it with one call.An hour later, workers arrived, causing quite a stir in the village. Seeing the crowd of strangers, villagers assumed something big had happ
But without knowing the story, the urn remained undisturbed until today. Perhaps it was for the best - if found earlier, Justin's uncle's wife likely would have squandered it away. Now they could use it in times of need."Look, brother, I said this money belongs to you. Keep it for Raymond's wedding in a few years.""No no, you take it. Raymond is clueless with romance - no rush for me. But your son brought home two lovely ladies - truly impressive. Consider this an uncle's gift for the boy's future wedding."The brothers politely argued over the urn. Unable to decide, Justin stepped in - the money should stay where it was found. If either family fell upon hard times, it would be there.Both families agreed, and decided to rebury the urn. But not now, with the construction crew surveying the site. If stolen, it would be terribly unfortunate.For now, Justin tucked away the urn for safekeeping.More villagers arrived, having heard the news. Among them were two of Justin's cousins. The
No sooner had Justin returned than a crowd of cousins arrived to congratulate him. His success was unimaginable given his unremarkable youth.After socializing awhile, the praise wearied Justin. Too much of a good thing can be tiring indeed. He stepped outside for some air.Justin's parents were all smiles. Hearing others praise their accomplished son was sweeter than honey, especially for his proud father."See, see! I always said our boy would do great things. No brag - I knew since he was little that he was destined for big things. And look, I was right! He even bought me a nice new car, let me tell you how fancy it is! Brand new, with real leather seats and mats, cost over $2 million!""I said don't be wasting money on cars, that kind of money is outrageous! For an old geezer like me, isn't it just wasteful? These youngins nowadays don't know thrift - back in our day, we stretched every penny. And he goes spending $2 million in one go! Really makes me distressed!"Despite his comp
"Father-in-law, don't look at me like that. I truly care for your daughter. To be honest, every man in Nova City dreams of this goddess - naturally I've long admired her too. Can you blame me? Your genes gifted her such beauty, how could I resist?""Boy, stop this nonsense. You two can never be together. Name your price to leave my daughter be. Anything, as long as you agree to go.""Sorry, but I already have all that you do, and more besides. I lack nothing except a woman to manage my household. Mia is perfect - running Stellar Corp so young, just the experience for handling my affairs.""Insolent!" Cole slammed the marble table, splashing tea."Careful, Father-in-law. This is custom marble - I'd hate to see it damaged, though I suppose your daughter could repay me then." Justin was shameless now, unwilling to back down.Just as Cole prepared a retort, his phone rang. Unable to continue arguing with Justin, he hurried outside to answer it."Bad news, Miss Ross! A mob led by Cody Lewi