Chapter 88: Is this the power of money?

"Ah Hao, this car...is it really a company-provided one for you?"
Su's father was still somewhat incredulous.
"Yes, the company is considerate of me. They were worried about my driving safety, so they arranged it specially," Su Hao explained with a smile.
When the elderly couple first heard that their son had earned tens of millions in salary, their first reaction was:
"Son, are you involved in a pyramid scheme? Or a telecom fraud?"
Until Su Hao showed them his bank account balance, and the long string of blinding zeros filled the screen, Su's mother froze on the spot.
She stood there stunned for several minutes, thinking her son was involved in some kind of pyramid scheme or fraud, and was so frightened she almost called the police!
The scene was utterly chaotic.
"I'm still in a daze, I haven't quite recovered yet!"
Dad Su exclaimed, his face filled with disbelief.
"Son, what earth-shattering thing did you do at the company? This bonus is...it's terrifying!"
"Old man, what are you talking about!" Mom Su rolled her eyes at Dad Su, then proudly wrapped her arm around Su Hao's arm.
"Is that even a question? It must be because my son is capable that the company gave him so much!
The company isn't stupid, would they give so much money for no reason?
I've always said, my Xiao Hao has been extraordinary since he was little, he's incredibly bright!
Now, his talent has finally shone through, he's soared to new heights! He truly is my son! Hahahaha!"
"That's right! That's right! My brother has been smart since he was little, and now he's finally shining, his hard work finally paying off!"
Su Hui echoed with pride, her little face full of admiration.
When is the best time to feel good after achieving success?
For Su Hao, nothing could be more satisfying than this moment—seeing his family so proud of him!
This heartfelt joy and satisfaction was purer and more comforting than any amount of money he could earn!
He occasionally pondered how best to spend so much money, more than he could count.
He never dared to dream that he would one day be troubled by this "damn Versailles problem."
To be honest, he didn't have any particular attachment or longing for those mountains of luxury goods, watches, or top-of-the-line sports cars.
For him, the most enjoyable moments were at the company, feeling the dopamine rush in his veins, finding pleasure in the ever-changing transactions;
and after get off work, the leisurely banter and gaming sessions with his buddies.
Oh, right, there's one more thing. Before, when playing games, I was always strapped for cash, and I had to be very careful with money to upgrade my character.
That feeling of frustration is finally gone. Now I can finally "spend money" however I want, and that feeling is pretty exhilarating.
But even so, there's something else that brings him even more joy and satisfaction.
That is—spending money on his family!
And he'll spend it freely, extravagantly, leaving them speechless!
"No…no way?! Son…you're going to…buy such a big house here?"
When Su Hao brought his family to the sales office of a skyscraper under construction in the city center…
Looking at the extravagantly luxurious model and promotional video, Mom and Dad's eyes widened, and they stammered.
"Um, Mom, have you seen the news?" Su Hao explained with a smile.
"This building will be completed next year, and it will be the tallest residential building in our city.
Moreover, living here, you can enjoy all the amenities of a five-star hotel downstairs.
That means everything from cleaning to cooking and laundry will be handled by dedicated staff; you won't have to worry about anything."
The Hong Kong Evergreen Group, a business behemoth with diversified businesses spanning real estate, ports, energy, retail, and telecommunications, has long since extended its influence beyond Hong Kong, radiating globally.
As a dazzling jewel in the group's crown, its "Jia Yu" hotel brand represents the ultimate in luxury and service.
This time, Evergreen Group's grand project in Shanghai—the ultra-high-end residential "Evergreen Tianxi"—promises to fully integrate the group's most prized "Jia Yu" hotel-style butler service, honed to the highest global standards, into the lives of future residents.
The apartments here offer a wide variety of layouts, from the smallest basic unit of 434 square meters to the largest penthouse duplex of over 1200 square meters.
Especially the 1200+ square meter penthouse villa—there are only two of them!
It's truly the king of kings, a symbol of status!
Although the building isn't finished yet and we can't visit it in person, the sales office's model and VR showroom already give a clear sense of the overwhelming luxury and prestige.
“The price…is so high?!”
Su Hui stared at the price list, her eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.
“Brother! This…this is outrageous! Tens of millions to hundreds of millions for a single apartment?! You…you really plan to buy here?!”
Su Hao smiled slightly and said casually, "Not just here."
Buying just one house wasn't enough.
Su Hao also planned to buy a well-located commercial building next month after he got his salary, and hand it over to his parents, who stubbornly refused to retire and enjoy their retirement, to manage.
Only then would the old couple probably "reluctantly" accept his offer, right?
"Wow! Look at this hotel service list!"
Su Hui pointed to the densely packed text on the brochure and exclaimed excitedly,
"24-hour butler service! One phone call and someone will move your things from the underground garage to your home!
There's also a private car service! And personalized menus, health management...!"
"My goodness! Each household even has several private parking spaces!
This...this is practically a life of luxury!
The world of the rich is truly different from ours! Is this the power of money?!"
"Then you'd better get used to it quickly," Su Hao said, ruffling his sister's hair.
"Once this building is finished next year, we'll move in."
"Holy crap!"
Su Hui blurted out a curse, then covered her mouth, her cheeks slightly flushed, but her eyes sparkled with excitement as she grinned foolishly.
"I'm going crazy! What will my colleagues at work think when they find out I change my home address to 'Changqing Tianxi No. XX'? Will they think I've hooked up with some super-rich guy?"
Judging from her drooling expression, she was probably already envisioning a melodramatic soap opera of moving into a luxury mansion and tearing apart Versailles.
She kept saying it was too expensive and unnecessary to waste money, but judging from her overjoyed expression, she was clearly extremely satisfied with her future home.
“Mr. Su, if you are interested in purchasing, I suggest you reserve your unit as soon as possible.”
The saleswoman beside him smiled sweetly.
“Our project is extremely popular. Many far-sighted clients have even reserved three or four units each.
They all predict that after ‘Changqing Tianxi’ is officially completed, the property prices will definitely see a huge increase.”
Listening to the saleswoman's analysis, Su Hao nodded.
Should he… buy another one?
Based on his intuition, this place would definitely be a sure-fire investment with huge appreciation potential.
‘But… what is this vague sense of unease that's been lingering since earlier?’