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—”

Your cousin is older than

nothing. Just give it to Jasper once he

something else? I want to give this mountain

important

comes to this mountain ginseng. Do as I say, or you’ll face my wrath when we get back

watched his father turn away from him and sidle over to Charlie, Terence hugged the box tightly.

gate, they saw six shining BMWs parked

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

It was such a rare sight then, and we

gasped in surprise

Back then, it was already a considerable feat to own a car. Needless to say, they had never seen a scene as grand in

what a wonderful son you have. I’m so jealous.” Jasper’s uncle