Ch. 121..130
Life at the Top Chapter 121
“Why don’t you stay here and rest for a while? I’m going out real quick,” Zachary muttered.
Jasper took a sip of the coffee the servant brought him.
The pure Blue Mountain coffee produced in Jamaica was a good coffee that could hardly be found in any other ordinary coffee shops out there.
Nevertheless, Jasper missed his plain tea that cost 50 dollars a pound more.
Jasper was not surprised by the considerations Zachary mentioned.
He had just formed an alliance with the Laws. Even though the Laws recognized his status and ability, taking into consideration his crude oil futures record as well…
This was the first time one billion in funds was involved. No one could afford to bear the responsibility if there was a loss.
As the Laws’ current person in charge, Zachary needed to be cautious.
After Zachary got out of the study, he went upstairs straightaway and knocked on Old Master Law’s door.
“Come in.”
Old Master Law’s voice carried a trace of weariness.
When Zachary entered the room, he saw his daughter Anna massaging Old Master Law’s shoulders and recounted what just happened.
“He’s that confident?”
Old Master Law raised his eyelids and asked.
Zachary let out a bitter smile. “I’ve never seen anyone with so much confidence when it comes to capital market forecasts.”
“What do you think?” Old Master Law asked lightly.
“If this fails, Dad, let’s not talk about the loss we’re going to suffer when the public opinion is already unfavorable enough to the Laws. If this problem crops up, it might affect other businesses of the Laws.”
Zachary stated his concerns.
Harbor City’s four giants were all wealthy families with a net worth of well over several hundreds of billions of Harbor Dollars, even after conversion to US Dollars, it was still well over ten billion in assets.
The Laws could easily bear the loss of several billion Harbor Dollars!
The problem, however, was that this sequence of bad news would affect other businesses of the Laws, which would then trigger a domino effect, resulting in more losses.
This would shake the Laws’ foundation!
Ever since the Laws suffered a loss of nine billion Harbor Dollars that year, their investments had since failed more than they succeeded. There were numerous people who were pessimistic about them.
The Laws were in desperate need of a victory to defend themselves.
The Laws could not afford to lose. Not only in money but also in reputation.
The silence in the room had turned the air stagnant.
“Grandpa, Dad, I have something to say,” Anna said.
Old Master Law smiled and said, “Go on, then. I’m listening.”
Anna thought for a moment and said, “You once said before that the business field is filled with people who are trying to outwit others, but those who have managed to grow their business must not have a lack of trust toward others.
“This is a partnership between people. Now that we have chosen Jasper as our ally, that means we value him, and naturally, he values us even more.
“This is the first suggestion he has made, and he knows better than us how important this suggestion is. If this fails, then this will have an adverse effect on our subsequent alliances and cooperations, so he will be more worried about failing than us.”
Anna said with a smile, “Under circumstances like these, he still gave the advice anyway, so I think we should muster the courage of the Laws.”
After she said those words, Old Master Law let out a smile and patted the back of Anna’s hand that was resting on his shoulder. He said, “Good girl, you have said the things I wanted to hear.”
With that, Old Master Law got up and said to Zachary, “You’ve lived for more than 40 years yet aren’t as discerning as your own daughter. Why, when the Laws are in your hands, did you turn so apprehensive all of a sudden? Do you think you can support the Laws yourself when I’m no longer around one day?”
Zachary looked slightly embarrassed but also quite pleased at the same time.
Onlookers saw most of the game. After his daughter’s reminder, Zachary understood the stakes involved and made his choice.
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After more than ten minutes, Zachary returned.
“Jasp, we will do as you say, but we need you to guide our traders.”
Zachary got straight to the point.
“Let’s not waste any time and get straight into it,” Jasper said.
Zachary nodded and immediately ordered someone to set up the system.
Therefore, Jasper started a video conference with the Laws’ traders in Zachary’s study.
“This is Mr. Laine. From now on, I need you to obey his orders unconditionally.”
After speaking to the traders, Zachary stepped aside.
The traders exchanged glances with each other, obviously a little confused.
One of the men who looked like a manager asked hesitantly, “Mr. Law, are you dissatisfied with our partnership?”
Zachary said, “There’s nothing to be dissatisfied about. Our investment strategy has changed now, so just do as I say. You will still get your commission as usual.”
Having said that, Zachary motioned to Jasper to start giving his orders.
Jasper, who had been watching the trend of the Hansel Index, looked up and said, “Immediately close the position according to the current situation!”
What Jasper meant was to sell all trading orders on hand and acknowledge all losses.
However, the first order that Jasper made confused the traders greatly.
The manager was dumbfounded, saying, “If we close the position now, we will lose more than 200 million dollars. More than 200 million dollars! You’re a Mainlander, right? Even after converting to Somer Dollar, it’s still more than 200 million Somer Dollars!”
“I said to close the position immediately!” Jasper raised his voice.
The stock market changed rapidly with the index fluctuating every second. Jasper would never allow anyone to waste a good opportunity talking nonsense.
The manager grimaced and said, “Are you insane, little boy?”
Jasper turned his head to look at Zachary. This time, his tone was no longer polite as he said sternly, “Mr. Law, I need a trader team that will obey me fully.”
Zachary looked at the manager coldly and said, “Gordon Liam, Mr. Laine’s words are mine, do you understand?”
Gordon gritted his teeth and glared at Jasper through the screen. His heart was filled with extreme disdain.
This young boy was at most in his 20s. The Laws must be mad to hire a boy like him to direct the traders.
However, Gordon was not brave enough to disobey Zachary, hence he could only clench his teeth and say, “I understand.”
Seeing this, the traders started closing down the Laws’ one billion transaction orders.
“We have closed the position successfully. We’ve suffered a paper loss of 248.64 million Habor Dollars with 741.36 million Harbor Dollars left,” a trader reported.
Zachary grimaced. Although he had already prepared himself for this, he was still annoyed when he heard the numbers.
“Pending orders, Hansel Index, direction, bullish and going long, 17,980 points, full position.”
Jasper locked his fingers together and placed them under his chin, staring at the screen while giving his second order.
Zachary’s mouth twitched.
The market trend was falling, but as soon as Jasper removed the previous transactions, he planned to go long immediately.
Even though he was already mentally prepared for operations like that, he was still filled with apprehension nonetheless.
From the market trend’s perspective, he was going against the market completely.
Gordon could not help it anymore and roared furiously.
“Motherf*cker, do you even know the stock market at all!?”
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Gordon pointed at the market and sniggered. “This market is obviously choppy and declining. Motherf*cker, you’re actually calling me to go long right now?
“If the market goes up today, kid, I’ll take my underwear off and eat it!
“Mr. Law, we may not be the first in Harbor City, but we have served numerous aristocratic families in the past. We had a pretty pleasant time working together before this, but now this little boy suddenly pops out of nowhere speaking all kinds of nonsense. Is he burning the Laws’ money like paper for fun?”
Gordon looked at Zachary with a cold expression as Zachary remained silent.
“Even a three-year-old can tell that he’s going against the market. You may end up losing one billion dollars…”
“Mr. Law,” Jasper said lightly.
Zachary looked over.
“I suggest you cut off all partnerships with Mr. Liam immediately!”
Jasper’s cold and firm orders entered Gordon’s ears clearly.
Gordon was so furious his lungs nearly exploded. He let out a scornful laugh. “You b*stard. You think you’re so great, huh? Motherf*cker! Who do you think you are? I, Gordon Liam, am famous amongst all the traders in Harbor City…”
“Gordon.”
Zachary raised his eyelids and stared at Gordon who was still chattering non-stop.
“From now on, the Laws will stop all partnerships with you, so please shut up right now. As for the other traders, do as Mr. Laine says. If I hear one more word of nonsense, I’ll take this to your boss, Harrison Zeigler.”
Zachary’s position was perfectly clear, and his words silenced the entire team of traders.
Everyone turned to look at Gordon.
Gordon’s expression looked extremely ghastly and awkward.
He did not expect Zachary to actually go nuts and be so dead set on listening to Jasper’s command.
Gordon’s mouth began to twitch, then he sneered and said, “Okay, Mr. Law. That’s your money, do whatever you want!”
Gordon did not lose his rationality no matter how furious he was. In Harbor City, very few dared to go against the Laws, not to mention Zachary, the second-generation patriarch!
Gordon did not leave either and simply stood by to watch. He would like to see the exciting changes on their faces when Zachary blew up his account.
“Do you need me to repeat my previous command?” Jasper asked coldly.
The traders stopped talking nonsense and got straight to work.
A split second later, a massive long position order hit the Hansel Index.
Although the amount reached nearly 800 million, it was only a drop in the ocean for the entire Hansel Stock Index, hence it did not cause a stir at all.
However, many people noticed the massive order and ridiculed this silly man who had too much money to spare for going against the market when the market was going down.
Meanwhile, in Harrington Capital’s office, Harbor City’s top-notch financial investment company.
“Is someone bucking the market and going long?”
Wallace Langdon, the man who made it to the list of the richest men in Europe four years ago, watched the market trend with great interest.
Although the richest man in Europe had now changed to Joe, whose last name was also Langdon, no one dared to underestimate Wallace’s ability.
“Interesting. I wonder which company in Harbor City is this? Or perhaps, a foreign investor?”
Wallace pondered and picked up the phone on the desk before muttering into it, “It’s me. Someone has started trading. Don’t waste any more time. Release the news. It’s going to be a rough night.”
Having said that, Wallace hung up the phone, leaned back in the executive chair, and squinted his eyes to look at the massive order buried in the vast sea of transaction data.
At the same time in the Laws’ study.
“Are you confident?” Zachary asked.
Jasper thought he was worried and said with a smile, “Of course.”
Zachary nodded and said in a deep voice, “Since you’re so confident, I can bring in another two billion within ten minutes.”
Though Jasper knew that the Laws were rich, he was still shocked by Zachary’s generosity. He was just about to say something when the market fluctuated.
“It’s too late.”
Jasper stared fixedly at the market and burst out laughing. “The market has already begun!”
As soon as Jasper said those words, Zachary turned over immediately to look and saw the telecommunication services sector leading the gain. They were driving the electronic technology sectors with it, causing them to skyrocket at once.
The skyrocketing of individual stocks drove the sector, and several sectors were driven at the same time, which caused the market to soar immediately.
Hansel Index jumped from 17,979 points to more than ten points. From the market perspective, it looked like a giant dragon lying flat on its belly raising its head ever so slightly.
“Hurry, switch to the Economy Channel on the TV!” Jasper hastened to say.
There was no servant in the study, so Zachary took action immediately after hearing what Jasper said. He took on the role of a servant and switched on the TV, changing the channel to the Economy Channel.
Although Jasper did not understand Harbor City’s language, he could roughly make out what the host was saying from looking at the pictures on the screen.
“The U.S. Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange have hit all-time highs! The internet industry has contributed a lot to this huge wave of rising prices.
“The stock markets of countries around the world have risen due to the U.S. stock market’s influence…
“Will Harbor City’s Hansel Index break through the 18,000-point mark by taking advantage of the positive news in the global stock market?
“We have invited our stock review experts specifically…”
The market was still soaring. Harbor City’s financial market was extremely sensitive. At this critical moment, the Harbor City government suddenly released a piece of news.
“Harbor City government will, with the support from Mainland, introduce a series of policies beneficial to the stock market development!”
The Hansel Index had already accumulated enough momentum to start with and broke through the 18,000-point mark with the help of this news.
Both long and short parties launched a fierce offensive around the 18,000-point mark, and a massive amount of funds gathered in the Hansel Index market with tens to hundreds of millions of transactions per second.
Driven by the good news, Zachary held his racing heart and stared at the screen. They had broken through the 18,000-point mark!
“The dragon is about to raise its head!”
Jasper lowered his head, took a sip of Blue Mountain, and chuckled.
At this moment in the video conference, the face of Gordon, who had been waiting to see Jasper make a fool of himself and for Zachary to regret his decision, turned pale.
He stared fixedly at the market as if he had lost his soul.
“How could it be? It has only been a few minutes. He buys long and the market actually rises? It can’t be…
“Not only did he win all the previous losses, but he even made an extra 100 million!
“How did he predict it?”
Gordon broke out in a cold sweat at the sight of Jasper who remained ridiculously calm at the moment…
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“I should have mobilized the funds sooner and make an extra one billion!” Zachary put on a pitiable expression.
Jasper said calmly, “This is just the appetizer. There will soon be another wave, and that will be your chance to earn a fortune. However, not many can laugh when that happens.”
Zachary looked at Jasper with mixed emotions and said, “I really wonder if you can foresee the future.”
This was not the first time Jasper had heard similar words.
Wendy Schuler and Dawson Schuler had said similar things.
With a chuckle, Jasper stood up and said, “18,000 point is an important threshold. Since you have broken through that threshold, it will continue to rise for at least a few days. When it’s around 18,400 points, you can then choose to close the position.”
“Okay, I will let the rest know.”
Zachary nodded. Right now in the financial sector, he had zero doubts when it came to Jasper’s words.
“Mr. Liam, do you want me to wait for you to take off your underwear?” Jasper asked, looking at the dazed-looking Gordon on the screen.
Gordon came back to his senses, his complexion alternating between blue and white. He opened his mouth and was about to speak when Jasper had already walked out of the study.
Gordon felt even more aggrieved now.
He could tell that the young boy had not taken him seriously from the start!
Zachary glanced at him and said coldly, “Hand in your resignation to Harrison yourself. You can at least find a job in another company that way. If I do it for you, then you should probably get ready to leave Harbor City for good.”
Having said that, Zachary turned around and walked off without taking a look at the ghastly-looking Gordon.
At the Laws’ dinner table were exquisite and distinct dishes—all a perfect combination of color, aroma, taste, and appearance
Zachary recounted the incident that happened that afternoon.
Although Old Master Law and Anna already knew about the investment, they did not expect the result to come out so soon. It was one in which they seized a total victory too.
“When the market closed just now, we already had 300 million dollars of paper profit. Not only did we make up for our previous loss of over 200 million dollars, but we also made an extra 100 million dollars.
“According to Jasp, if we hit the 18,400-point mark, then our profit will hit around 600-700 million.”
As Zachary spoke, he could not help but look at Jasper in admiration.
How could it possibly be so easy to earn profits in this world?
When he thought about it, the Laws were a big family that owned major industries as well, but making a net profit of six to seven billion was simply no easy feat.
Not to mention Jasper did it with just a cup of coffee.
“The capital market carries risks. Profit can come very quickly but go even quicker. If I wasn’t really confident about this, then I wouldn’t have done anything at all,” Jasper said with a smile.
Old Master Law nodded and said, “Yes, it’s important to look at the profit, but even more so at the risks involved.”
As Old Master Law said those words, he glanced at Zachary and asked, “Where’s Henry?”
Next to him, Anna replied, “He went out and said he’ll come home late.”
Old Master Law snorted and said, “Henry is two years older than Jasp, but look at the difference between them.”
Zachary said with a sullen expression, “I’ll make sure to discipline him well.”
“You’ve disciplined him for more than 20 years now, do you see any improvements yet?” Old Master Law was obviously a little displeased.
“Jasp, can I ask you for a favor?”
Upon hearing what Old Master Law said, Jasper hastened to say, “Please go ahead, Old Master Law. I will try my best to help you as long as it is within the scope of my abilities.”
“During your time in Harbor City, bring Henry along with you and teach him so he can learn a thing or two from you.” Old Master Law made an astonishing statement.
Jasper did not expect Old Master Law to make this request at all. The face of Henry, the trust fund baby, popped up in his mind, and he suddenly let out a wry smile. “That’s a huge challenge for me, Old Master Law.”
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“You don’t have to do anything. Let him follow you and be influenced by you. Let him see what a truly outstanding peer looks like. Tell him I’m the one who made the arrangements, and if he doesn’t listen to you, come to me.”
Jasper looked at Zachary, hoping that he could say something for him.
In the end, Zachary nodded his head appreciatively. “Yes, it’s time that kid faces the world.”
Failing to get Zachary to help him, he pondered and said, “If that’s the case, Old Master Law and Mr. Law, I’ll give you my word for now, but I must make it clear that Young Master Law and I don’t get along very well, so we might have some conflicts with each other.”
Zachary said, “Rest assured about this. Anna will come with you. Henry is most afraid of Anna and will listen to everything she says, and if he doesn’t, come to me or Old Master Law. Spare the rod and spoil the child. We can’t let Henry go on living his life like this any longer.”
After obtaining Zachary’s reassurance, Jasper picked up the glass and smiled. “Here’s a toast to the three of you. Thank you for your hospitality.”
Grand Old Master Law laughed, picked up his glass, and said, “Okay, we hope you’ve thoroughly enjoyed yourself.”
Old Master Law was getting on in years, and he left the venue to rest while they were still having their meal.
Zachary drank a little more with Jasper before going back to work.
As the person in charge of the big Law family, Zachary was much busier than what outsiders thought. According to Anna, there were only two out of ten days when Zachary would eat at home.
After dinner, Anna sent Jasper to the hotel.
This time, Anna drove her own car.
A brand new Porsche 911.
In Harbor City’s circle of trust fund babies, this car was already very low-key.
Sitting in the car, Anna turned around and asked Jasper, “Mind if I ask you a question?”
“Go ahead.”
“What would you have done if your investment failed today?” Anna asked.
Jasper smiled and said, “I haven’t thought about your question, actually. I knew that I wouldn’t fail.”
“Is that confidence or arrogance?” Anna asked with slight interest.
Jasper chuckled and shrugged, saying, “If I win, then that’s confidence; if I lose, then that’s arrogance.”
Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
It was the most luxurious hotel in Harbor City that specialized in receiving important foreign dignitaries.
The most luxurious imperial suites here would cost more than one million Harbor Dollars per night.
This time, Jasper stayed in this said imperial suite, and that just showed how much the Laws valued him.
The Laws booked the room for Jasper for half a month.
Anna and Jasper had just arrived downstairs of the hotel when they heard the harsh sound of a car braking.
A Lamborghini pulled over domineeringly in the middle of the road with its window rolled down. A young and handsome face was staring expressionlessly at Jasper.
“Who is this person, Anna?” the man sitting in the Lamborghini asked coldly.
“My friend.” Anna frowned. She then turned around and smiled at Jasper. “Should I take you upstairs?”
Jasper could tell that Anna clearly did not want to have anything to do with this young man and said in a considerate manner, “Yes, please.”
Anna chuckled and walked into the hotel lobby with Jasper.
The car door opened upward, and Zane Lancaster got out of the car, rushing into the lobby with a gloomy expression to catch up with the two.
“I don’t care who you are but I’m warning you, stay away from Anna,” Zane said coldly, staring fixedly at Jasper.
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“He’s my friend, Zane, show some respect!”
Anna’s face was covered in frost as she stood beside Jasper without hesitation and chided Zane.
Zane brushed the tip of his nose, paying no heed to Anna’s words.
When he swept his gaze at Jasper’s luggage with an air freight label, his expression changed slightly.
“You’re from the Mainland?” Zane sneered.
“It turns out you’re from the Mainland. No wonder I’ve never seen you around here. What’s wrong? Trying to come here and make a fortune? If you want to make money, we can give you some, but you need to know your place. Harbor City is nothing like your poor Mainland, you hear me?”
“I thought that most of the young people in Harbor City are knowledgeable, have class, and are talented like Anna. Turns out it isn’t the case,” Jasper said faintly.
Even in 2020, there were still many self-opinionated people who thought they were superior and thus looked down on Mainlanders just because they were from Harbor City.
Zane’s complexion changed as he raged. “Hey, Mainlander, who are you calling ignorant and having no class? How dare a Mainlander like you say that I have no class?”
“I’m referring to the one who’s mad about this.” Jasper shrugged.
Having said that, Jasper turned his head and said to Anna, “Let’s go upstairs, there’s no need to waste time on a man like that.”
Zane stared at Jasper with cold eyes and let out an angry smile. “You think you can do whatever you like just because you’re friends with Anna? I can easily squash a Mainlander like you to death.”
As Zane said that, he looked at Anna and said, “Anna, you’re a member of the Laws, Harbor City’s aristocratic family. Hanging out with a Mainlander like that will only make you look inferior.”
Anna glanced at Zane and said, “I think I’ll look inferior when I hang out with someone like you.”
Having said that, Anna smiled at Jasper and said, “Let’s go upstairs. Ignore him.”
He watched sullenly as the two figures disappeared into the elevator. Zane clenched his fists and slowly loosened them. It was obvious that he was in a state of great anger.
Just then, Zane heard someone cursing outside the door.
“Motherf*cker, whose darn car is parked in the middle of the road? Does this b*stard have a death wish?”
Already surging with great fury, Zane turned around and rushed outside.
When he walked out of the hotel, Zane saw a young man smashing the window of his Lamborghini with a crowbar.
Though when he saw the man’s face, Zane suppressed his rage immediately.
“Young Master Law!?”
When Henry heard his name, he turned around to look with a sullen expression. When he saw Zane, he pointed at the Lamborghini and asked, “This car is yours?”
Zane nodded. He glanced at Henry’s Ferrari F12 that was currently sitting in the middle of the road because the Lamborghini was in his way. He looked slightly awkward all of a sudden.
“I smashed it. Do you have anything to say about that?” Henry said with a grin.
Zane let out a dry smile. “You’re too polite, Young Master Law.”
When he saw how wise Zane was, Henry patted him on the shoulder and said, “I didn’t know this is your car, plus I’m in a bad mood today. I’ll treat you to dinner later.”
In a bad mood?
Zane looked at Mandarin Oriental Hotel before him and asked, “Are you in a bad mood because of that man who’s with your sister?”
Henry’s expression sank as soon as he heard what he said.
He had received Zachary’s call earlier. Zachary wanted him to follow Jasper and learn from him!?
Henry exploded on the spot.
Zachary, however, was unbending. He had also told him that this was Old Master Law’s idea.
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When Henry heard that, he stopped clamoring at once.
He knew that there must be a limit to his mischief. As an aristocratic family, the Laws had the strictest parenting style among other top-notch aristocratic families in Harbor City. The seniors in the family had all been displeased with his behavior from a long time ago.
Nevertheless, asking Henry to listen to the Mainlander was worse than killing him.
Henry was about to make a trip to Mandarin Oriental Hotel to warn Jasper against assuming unwanted authority when he bumped into Zane downstairs.
“You met him?” Henry did not answer, but instead, asked a question.
Zane nodded and scowled. “He seems to be very close to Anna.”
Henry smiled when he saw how envious and furious Zane was.
Many of these rich and noble trust fund babies in Harbor City were interested in his sister.
Zane was only one of them, one that was more cowardly too.
Zane’s father, Bob Lancaster, had only four listed companies under his name. He could not even squeeze his way into the list of the top ten tycoons in Harbor City.
To put it nicely, he was only a second-string tycoon. In the eyes of first-class aristocrats like Henry, he was merely a character who was barely qualified to be in their circle.
This insignificant man wanted to marry his sister?
Henry would be the first to smash his head.
Right now, though, he was comparatively more pleasing to the eye than the Mainlander Jasper.
“My sister isn’t the only one close to him, even my dad admires him.” Henry sneered, wearing a disdainful look on his face.
Zane narrowed his eyes and said, “Young Master Law, since you and I both find him to be an eyesore, why don’t I set up a trap tomorrow and humiliate him? I will let him know that Harbor City is nothing like Mainland and that he should learn his place.”
Henry’s eyes lit up, then he sniggered and said, “Okay, I’ll leave this to you, then. But since he’s our guest, I want you to keep a low profile. I don’t want you to cause a major stir.”
Zane said nonchalantly, “Don’t worry, Young Master Law. What kind of commotion could a Mainlander possibly raise in Harbor City? I know my limits.”
“I’ll find a way to ask him out tomorrow and leave the rest to you. Call me when you’re ready.”
Henry and Zane smiled at each other and parted ways.
After giving Anna a call and getting the room number, Henry took the elevator straight to Jasper’s room.
As soon as he walked in and saw Anna and Jasper chatting happily while drinking red wine, Henry’s expression sank at once.
“Mainlander…”
“Henry Law!”
Anna cast her cold gaze over.
Henry felt extremely aggrieved when his aura was suppressed before it could even be released. He raged, yelling, “I’m your elder brother. Have you seen other younger sisters calling their elder brothers so rudely?”
Anna chuckled and said, “Sure, I’ll stop when you start acting like an elder brother instead of making me clean up your mess every day.”
Henry did not bother to refute. He was already used to being the inferior one when it came to Anna.
Henry sat on the couch and poured himself a glass of wine while muttering to himself. He said to Jasper with a grin, “Jasper, my dad told me to follow you and… learn from you?”
“I won’t call it learning.” Jasper shook his head.
Henry chuckled cheerfully and thought that Jasper was not exactly that ignorant after all. In that case, maybe he should consider working with him to put on an act for his family.
“Let’s start by learning how to be a proper human.”
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“Pfft… Hahahaha.”
Anna could not help falling on the couch laughing.
Henry’s smile froze on his face. He turned his head and stared at Jasper, seemingly trying to confirm whether Jasper was serious about it.
“There’s no need to stare at me. I can tell you for sure that I’m being serious.”
Jasper shrugged and said, “I know you’re very unwilling. After all, you’re an adult who’s accustomed to being free, and to suddenly have your peer, someone who’s even a few years younger than you, guide you, you will feel more or less humiliated.
“Similarly, I’m in a tough position myself. It’s really awkward for me to have a student who’s older than me.
“So if you can persuade your dad and your grandfather, I will gladly skip this errand.”
As Henry listened to Jasper, he knew what he meant.
“What if you use my dad and the rest to pressure me?” Henry said with a scowl.
“We’re not trying to pressure you. We just want you to know that right now, you can’t resist, nor do you have a choice. You can only listen to me,” Jasper said in a mild tone.
“Don’t even think that I like having to watch over you. I don’t have the time for that. But since Mr. Law and Old Master Law requested it, I will think of a way to transform you so that you’ll stop being a little bug, at least.”
“Who are you calling a little bug!?”
Henry stood up abruptly, roaring while staring at Jasper.
“You.” Jasper put down the wine glass, looked at Henry, and chuckled. “What’s wrong? Want to hit me?”
“You think I’m not brave enough to touch you just because my dad and my grandfather are on your side?” Henry said coldly.
At this moment, Anna stood up and frowned at Henry. “What are you trying to do?”
Henry pointed at Jasper and said to Anna, “Didn’t you hear him calling me a little bug?”
Anna said calmly, “Actually, I think he’s right.”
Henry’s expression sank.
“Look at yourself. What else can you do aside from leading a life of debauchery and hanging out with your prodigal friends? We’re even the ones paying your credit card bills. You’re nothing without your family.”
Anna wanted to use this opportunity to wake Henry up, hence she spoke in a very direct manner.
Henry’s expression was cold and dark. He did not utter a word.
“I’ll talk to him,” Jasper said to Anna.
When he saw how anxious Anna looked, Jasper smiled and said, “Don’t worry, if we do fight, this prodigal young master might not necessarily be my match.”
“I’m going to the washroom.” Anna compromised.
Henry was so furious he laughed out loud. “Are you actually worried that I’ll hit him, Sis? Aren’t you worried that I’ll get beaten up instead?”
“If you get beaten up, that’s because you deserve it.” Having said that, Anna walked toward the suite’s balcony.
After Anna left, Jasper said to Henry casually, “You must be really unhappy about this. I don’t intend on pleasing you either, so here’s the deal. You have no choice but to listen to me for now.
“Don’t be in a hurry to speak yet. If I give your dad or even Old Master Law a call right now and tell them about your attitude, do you think they’ll think that I’m being too pushy or will they think that you’re a hopeless prodigal?”
Henry was livid and harrumphed. “So you’re not going to let me go, huh?”
“Well, you can’t say that either!”
Jasper did some stretches and said, “I just want you to understand one thing clearly. You’re nothing after you leave the Laws. As for me, I’m a lone wolf, so no one in this world can stop me.
“Take for example, if the Laws cancel your credit card tomorrow, then even simple things like paying for gas will be a problem for you. On the contrary, I earn all my money, so no one can stop me from doing anything.”
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Jasper looked at Henry and said in a mild tone, “That’s the difference between you and me.”
Henry was sullen, feeling very upset and itching to punch Jasper in the face, but he had to admit… Jasper had touched a sore spot.
He would be nothing if he left the Laws. It was true that as soon as his credit card was canceled, he would have no way to pay for gas. It just so happened that his car was running out of gas now…
When he saw Henry’s conflicted expression, Jasper tossed him a bait in a timely manner. “If you follow me and learn from me before I leave Harbor City, then I will not only turn you into your father’s right-hand man but when it comes to trading, no youngsters in Harbor City will be your match either.”
“Really?” Sure enough, Henry was hooked.
Trust fund babies were humans too. Henry was not naturally bad, nor did he want to be a little bug. If given the chance, he was eager to improve more than anyone.
Judging from his past life, the future Henry would come to his senses later in his life. After marrying the queen of diving in accordance with his family’s arrangement, he then started to manage his family’s business in an orderly manner as well.
Therefore, it had never crossed Jasper’s mind that trust fund babies were idiots. They had received high-quality elite education from an early age, so they would not be any less educated than others, only wiser.
Henry was one of the best.
“Really!” Jasper nodded.
“Okay, I’ll treat you to a meal tomorrow and introduce you to a friend. If you agree to my condition, then I’ll do as you say,” Henry said.
“Cool,” Jasper said casually.
“Heh.”
Henry grinned and said, “I’ll be leaving first, then. Ask my sister to go home earlier.”
Having said that, Henry swaggered out of the room.
Standing on the balcony, Anna saw Jasper coming over and asked, “Done?”
“Half of it. He’s gone home and asked you to go home earlier as well,” Jasper said.
Anna grabbed another glass for Jasper, poured some red wine, and asked curiously, “My brother isn’t someone who compromises easily.”
“I know that. He asked me to have a meal with him and his friend tomorrow,” Jasper said with a smile.
Although he had no idea what Henry was plotting at, he knew this was not going to be an easy meal.
“Shall I go with you?” Anna said, seeing through Henry’s plan.
“No, he’ll look down on me if I bring you along. Also, if I can tame him this time, then he’ll follow me willingly,” Jasper said.
“Sigh. I’m sorry for all the trouble,” Anna said with a sigh.
“The two of you are pretty close.” As the only son, Jasper sounded rather envious.
A close relationship like that was commendable, especially among the rich.
“We’re not like other families. Take my dad, for example. He has an elder sister and a younger brother.
“My aunt and uncle, however, were told that they were not eligible to compete for the family assets and were not allowed to do business when they grew up, hence my aunt is now a lawyer and my uncle a professor at a medical school.
“It’s the same for my generation. The heir is designated, but if my eldest brother is truly inept, then I might take his position, but I don’t want that.
“When you’re born in a huge family, while you get to enjoy the benefits of your family, you also bear huge responsibilities. Having these responsibilities means that you don’t have a say in many major decisions in life.”
Jasper nodded and said, “Old Master Law has his reasons for setting the rules. He has avoided family disputes, at least. Look at other Harbor City’s aristocrats. All of them have had a history of heirs competing for family assets. The Laws, on the other hand, never had similar news.”
Anna let out a slight smile and gently ran her fingers through her hair next to her ear, chuckling. “It’s late. I should be heading back now. Give me a call if anything goes wrong tomorrow.”
“I don’t think that’s necessary!”
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The next day, Jasper did not leave the hotel at all.
He had been watching Harbor City’s entertainment news channel.
Since he had decided to enter the entertainment industry starting in Harbor City, it was necessary for him to learn about this era’s entertainment news.
Although he still had memories from his past life, Jasper was not God, hence it was impossible for him to recall what every celebrity did at this point in time.
After a long day, Jasper was considered to have gained something because he finally had a preliminary understanding of the entertainment industry! At least his plan to enter the entertainment industry was much clearer now.
In the afternoon, Henry came to pick Jasper up for lunch.
It was already two o’clock. Others would be having afternoon tea by now.
However, it was not strange at all for a trust fund baby like Henry to have lunch at two o’clock.
When he arrived at the hotel’s entrance, Jasper immediately saw Henry’s frivolous bearing as he stood next to his sports car coolly.
“Let’s go. If we still have time after lunch, I can take you around Harbor City to broaden your worldview,” Henry said to Jasper, grinning from ear to ear. He stood next to his Ferrari F12, tapping his car keys on the car’s smooth and radiant body.
“Just the two of us?” Jasper thought of something and asked deliberately.
“A few of my friends have already booked a table. They’re all Harbor City’s rich kids. I’ll introduce you to them.”
Henry chuckled before opening the car door and climbing in.
Jasper got into the car and was just about to fasten his seat belt when Henry slammed on the accelerator all the way to the end.
The Ferrari roared like a beast, and all four of its tires scratched wildly against the ground. After releasing a burst of blue smoke, it whizzed forward like an arrow.
Henry deliberately pulled a prank in hopes that he could hear Jasper shriek. Henry let out a boisterous laugh when he saw Jasper staring at him like he was mentally challenged.
Henry said to Jasper, who continued to fasten his seatbelt slowly, “Aren’t you afraid?”
“See the double-decker bus in front of you?” Jasper asked a question that puzzled Henry greatly.
“Yeah,” Henry replied subconsciously.
“Crash into it,” Jasper said coldly.
“Huh!?” Henry looked at Jasper in astonishment.
“Crash into it. I might be scared then.” Jasper’s lips pulled into a devilish arc.
“…You’re a lunatic!”
Henry squeezed the words between clenched teeth.
Harbor City’s first-class private kitchen, the Mythical Dragon Kitchen.
The Mythical Dragon Kitchen’s concept was similar to the popular private home cuisines that popped up in later generations, except that it was an authentic private kitchen.
Three great chefs were born here.
It was not easy to be rated as a great chef in Harbor City because not only was one required to master traditional cuisines, but one also needed to invent new dishes, all while making sure they remained popular.
A plain bowl of mushroom soup in Mythical Dragon Kitchen could be sold for hundreds of dollars, yet even so, many still rushed over to try it.
It would take half a year to reserve a seat here.
Henry took Jasper into Mythical Dragon Kitchen with a deadpan expression. Amidst the greetings along the way, Henry’s expression gradually recovered.
“I’m guessing you don’t have first-class chefs in Mainland?” Henry boasted.
“We indeed don’t have one because they’re all busy teaching your chefs how to cook authentic Mainland cuisines,” Jasper said flatly.
Henry was taken aback, then recalled how Harbor City’s great chefs were indeed restricted to authentic Mainland cuisines despite numerous attempts to move away from it. Out of the three great chefs, two of them started their careers with Mainland cuisines.
Henry was suddenly bringing contempt upon himself.
“Our private room is upstairs.”
After saying with a sullen expression. Henry walked ahead to lead the way.
Jasper walked up the flight of stairs slowly. As a first-class private kitchen, Mythical Dragon paid utmost importance to their decor. A random mural hanging on the wall of the corridor could easily be an authentic piece of antique. Mythical Dragon Kitchen’s strong financial position was evident.
After coming to the private room upstairs, Henry pushed the door in.