Terence’s expression changed. Just as he was about to say something, his father slapped him hard right across the face.
A loud smack resounded throughout the room.
Terence was beyond stunned by the clear, loud smack. The twenty or so relatives in the room had looks of utter shock on their faces as well.
Disciplining one’s child was a shameful act, and it was supposed to be done in the privacy of one’s home. Furthermore, Terence Laine was already in his twenties. He was not at the age where he should be hit by his parents.
However, not only did his father hit him, but he had also done so in front of so many relatives. He did not show Terrence even an ounce of respect. This showed just how fired up he was.
His father lunged over and grabbed the box from Terence. He was so infuriated that his voice was trembling. “What a rebellious son you are. I’ve raised you for nothing!” He shouted out.
He then turned around and handed the box over to Jasper. “Jasp, Terence is only acting like that because I haven’t raised him well. Please don’t hold a grudge against him. How could we sell this to you? How could we ask you for money in return for this gift?” He said apologetically.
Jasper did not want the ginseng at all. However, from his uncle’s desperate gaze, he knew that this incident would not pass easily if he did not accept it. Therefore, he placed the box to the side. At the same time, he took out the two checks as well.
“Uncle, I intended to purchase this from you since the very start. Wild ginseng that is more than 200 years of age is indeed precious. Keep this 100000 dollars.”
Just as his uncle was about to say something, Jasper chuckled out loud. “Uncle, if you don’t accept this money, I won’t take this wild ginseng from you. Although we’re relatives, a sale is still a sale. It’s easy to get 100000 dollars, but getting 200-year-old wild ginseng is something that comes down to pure luck. I’m the one that has scored a bargain.”
Nobody could point out any flaws in Jasper’s reasonable argument.
Everyone agreed with Jasper inwardly. Although Jasper was wealthy, he did not look down on his relatives. His behaviors and actions were also extremely mature and well thought out. Thus, it was easy to get along with him.
The only person who thought otherwise was Terence Laine.
Terence clutched at his face. It stung to the touch. Although his face hurt from the slap, he was angrier due to the overwhelming shame that he had experienced.
“Father! He’s just using his money to placate us. Why should we fawn over him like this? Besides, he’s your junior. He has to address you as his uncle! Don’t bow down so pathetically in front of him. I wonder who’ll be bowing to whom after my brother returns and starts operating his business?!”
Terence yelled out while he glared at Jasper angrily.
After listening to what he said, Terence’s father was so enraged that he almost passed out.
“You b*stard, you’re really aa b*stard!” His father yelled at him while smacking his own leg. “Don’t you know that your cousin is the one funding your brother’s business?” He roared.
“You’re completely incapable. All you do is look down on others. You think others are looking down on you if they treat you with even the slightest disrespect. Why don’t you take a look at yourself instead? Do you have anything that’s worthy of other people’s admiration?
“Jasp has already helped out our family a lot. Look at the things that you’ve done and said. Is this something that a decent human being would do? Why do I even have a son like you?”
Terence was stupefied after registering what his father had just said.
He only heard one thing clearly.
The greatest source of his pride, the business that his brother was about to start, was funded by Jasper Laine?
After experiencing the overwhelming shock and daze, not only did Terence not repent for his actions, but jealousy and rage instantly swelled up in his heart.
“In that case, Jasper Laine should have given me the money! I’m cut out to run a business! I can earn a fortune as well. Why did you offer it to my brother instead of me? Give me 200000 dollars, Jasper Laine. If you give me 200000 dollars, I’ll do better than anyone else!”
