Life at the Top

“You silly boy, what are you thinking about? I’ve already called out to you multiple times!”

Startled by that voice, Terence hurriedly turned to his dad and asked, “Dad, what’s wrong?”

Jasper’s uncle glared at Terence as he said, “When will you grow up? Let’s not talk about your cousin, Jasper. But even your brother has his own business now. Can’t you learn from them?”

Terence said impatiently, “What do you know? I’m friends with… Never mind, you wouldn’t know even if I told you. What did you need me for?”

Jasper’s uncle said, “Did you bring the mountain ginseng as I asked you to?”

Terence hoisted the large box in his arms as he said, “Yes, I did.”

Then, the expression on Terence’s face darkened as he said reluctantly, “Dad, are you really going to give this heirloom to Jasper Laine’s family? Is this necessary? This is our family’s heirloom and can’t be bought on the market no matter how much money you have. It’s 200-year-old mountain ginseng—”

his full name. Your cousin is older than you are, so what right do you have to call

knows nothing. Just give it to Jasper once he

to give

important

if you know God himself. You have no say when it comes to this mountain ginseng. Do as I say, or you’ll face

turn away from him and sidle over to Charlie, Terence hugged the box tightly. He lowered his head to mask the dark

walked to the gate, they saw six shining BMWs parked by the road. Each

spotted them, saying respectfully, “Sir, Ma’am, the cars have been prepared. Everyone only needs to

such a rare sight then, and

relative gasped in

was already a considerable feat to own a car. Needless to say,

I’m so jealous.”