After Terence finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room changed drastically.
Everyone’s attention peaked as they stared at Jasper with widened eyes, waiting for his response.
Jasper responded with a smile. Instead of accepting the box, he looked at Terence and said, “I’ve spent most of my time out of town after graduating. I haven’t come back in a long time. May I know who you are?”
Terence scoffed. “You’re a prominent figure and a big boss now. Of course, you wouldn’t pay attention to poor relatives like us. It’s completely normal for you to forget,” he said.
“I’m Terence Laine. I can be considered your cousin since Darrel Laine is my brother.”
Jasper nodded in realization. “I remember that he has a younger brother. He called me not too long ago to tell me that he was rushing back by train. He said that he’d arrive a little later,” he said.
Terence sulked and said, “Everyone knows that my brother will be running a large business very soon. He has attained an agreement with bosses from other localities and he’ll be opening dozens of hotpot restaurants in the province next year. Of course, you’d care more about him.
“After all, you’ll pale in comparison to him after his hotpot restaurant chain begins operating.”
Terence’s contemptuous words piqued Jasper’s interest.
It seemed like Terence Laine still had no idea that he had provided his brother with the funds to start up his hotpot restaurant chain.
“Never mind, it’d be meaningless to talk about such things. In any case, keep this in mind. Don’t think that you can look down on your poor relatives just because you have some money. You’re so wealthy, but when have you ever provided us with any benefits?
“I’m in a tight spot right now. Can you bear to lend me a few ten thousand dollars? Don’t worry about it, after my brother opens his hotpot restaurant chain, he’ll become a big boss too. He wouldn’t trouble you by refusing to pay back a measly sum of money like that,” Terence said haughtily.
“Terence Laine!”
Jasper’s uncle roared out in anger. There was an awkward and shameful expression on his face. “What nonsense are you going on about, you b*stard!? Apologize to your cousin at once!” He reprimanded Terence.
His uncle then turned around to face Jasper. He let out a dry laugh. “Jasp, I’ve spoilt him ever since he was young. Please don’t stoop down to his level. I’ll teach him a lesson after this,” he told Jasper.
Jasper waved his hand and looked at Terence with a cheerful grin. “How much money would you like?” he asked.
Terence rolled his eyes. Despite the anger blazing in his father’s gaze, Terence replied stubbornly, “At least 50000 dollars!”
Jasper nodded and grabbed a checkbook from his coat. He proceeded to fill in a check worth 50000 dollars. “Take this check. You can withdraw 50000 dollars from any bank at any time,” he told Terence.
“I’m not lending you this money, so you don’t have to return it to me. I’m buying this wild ginseng from you with this sum of money. That way, you wouldn’t be feel like I took advantage of you. How’s that?” He asked.
Terence sneered and said, “It’s no wonder that you’re so good at making money. You have such immaculate planning. However, don’t even think of using your devious schemes on your relatives. This wild ginseng is over 200 years old–it’s a real treasure. I’ve enquired about it outside, and I heard that it’s so rare that it can’t even be bought with money. If you want to buy it, you’ll need to pay me at least 100000 dollars.”
Jasper filled in another 50000 dollar check without saying a word. He handed both the checks to Terence and told him, “Here’s 100000 dollars you asked for.”
Terence noticed that Jasper was being extremely at ease right now. He did not even think twice before giving him 100000 dollars.
100000 dollars was a monumental sum of money for every average family out there.
At that moment, Terence grew disgruntled after realizing how rich Jasper was. Greed instantly clouded his thoughts as he raised his head indignantly and said, “That’s not enough! Give me 200000 dollars at least!”
Jasper chuckled lightly and put aside both the checks. “First, you wanted 50000 dollars, then you wanted 100000 dollars. I’ve given you everything that you asked for. However, you’re now demanding for me to give you 200000 dollars. Do you take me for a fool who doesn’t understand numbers? Since you’re not selling the goods, so be it. Take it back,” he said in an even tone.
