That midnight, Julian had quickly driven between Nauritus City and Waterhoof City twice.
It was in the early morning when Tiffany and Julian arrived at Waterhoof City.
The two did not disturb Jasper, who was already resting. Julian immediately checked Tiffany into a hotel room before he went to rest.
The next morning, Jasper saw Tiffany in the hotel.
“How are you feeling? Was it tiring traveling all day yesterday?” Jasper asked.
Tiffany shook her head and replied cautiously, “Not at all. It’s just that Waterhoof City is flourishing with life. I even saw a few foreigners when I arrived at the hotel yesterday.”
“Of course it’s flourishing–it’s the largest financial center in the country.
“This is a five-star hotel so it won’t be weird to see foreigners here. Foreigners are also people like us, and there are also scums and failures among them. Therefore, there’s no need to treat them with extra respect just because they’re foreigners, understand?” Jasper taught her.
Tiffany did come from a small village after all, and this was the first time she had been to such a large city like Waterhoof City. She was only doing fine now because she had Jasper watching out for her.
Unfortunately, Jasper could not stay in Waterhoof City forever while Tiffany had to spend four years of university here. Hence, Jasper had to shape her understanding of values and worldviews now in case this innocent lady ended up being scammed by someone in the future.
Tiffany nodded vigorously and replied, “Alright, I’ll remember that!”
“Let’s go eat breakfast, then I’ll bring you to the department store for new clothes before I send you to school,” Jasper said.
Tiffany quickly replied, “I brought clothes.”
Then she asked embarrassedly, “Or are my clothes too reflective of my poverty?”
“Tiffany.”
Jasper sighed slightly and sat by Tiffany’s side. He spoke gently, “I think there’s a huge problem with you right now, and that’s your mindset of inferiority.
“You keep thinking of how poor and broke you are, and how you haven’t seen the world. Because of this, you have no courage in anything you say and do, which isn’t a good thing.
“You need to be more confident, you have to believe that your state of poverty is only temporary. I can’t say that your poverty means nothing, but the truth with society is that the wealthier you are, the more respected you will become. Sayings about how poor and rich people are the same are lies people tell their children.
“But you have to remember that what differentiates a good person from another is their morals and their capabilities. Not their bank balance, the brand of clothes they wear, or the kind of car they drive.”
Tiffany looked at Jasper intently after she heard him speak. A long while later, she nodded slowly and said, “I’ll do my best to rectify that, Jasper.”
“Good. Now let’s go eat breakfast.”
Jasper ruffled the top of Tiffany’s head with a smile. After he did this, Jasper quickly realized how overly affectionate his actions were and that he might have crossed some boundaries.
After all, Tiffany was not Wendy nor was she a child. Such an act was inappropriate between adults unless they were a couple or biological siblings.
Tiffany seemed shy but her eyes shone with more elation than aversion.
After they ate at the buffet, Jasper then brought Tiffany to shop for clothes at a department store nearby.
Henry joined as well since he had nothing better to do, while Julian left to carry out the task Jasper had entrusted him with.
Jasper did not know much about female clothing brands, but this was the year 2000 and only high-end brands could secure a lot in Waterhoof City’s large department stores.
