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The Secretly Rich Man Chapter 236-240

The Secretly Rich Man Ch. 236-240

Chapter 236

These sorts of people were born narcissistic.

They were capable of loving little, except for their own face and reputation.

“Excuse me, miss, but you haven’t made your order yet. Here is the list of drinks we serve. Please, take a look!”

The waitress handed the menu over to Cara.

This time, Cara was stunned.

One of her classmates sneered, “Cara, what is going on? Didn’t you say that there will be a surprise after the meal? Where is the surprise?”

“Hmph! I’m not going to look at the menu! Let me remind you once again. This is Mr. Wade! Mr. Wade is here; I think you should know better than not to give face.”

Cara once again summoned Quron’s name.

“I am sorry, miss. All the guests at our restaurant are young executives and big bosses. We do not give out gifts to everyone every day.”

“Are you serious now? Aren’t you going to give me any face at all? Do you know who Mr. Kennedy is? He’s a good friend of mine!” Quron asked in dispute.

“I know that there is a young man named Mr. Kennedy, who comes here to eat often. We do not give him any free gifts either,” the waitress replied with a confused look on her face.

“Damn it! You’re really not giving me any face at all, huh!”

Both Quron and Cara had unsightly expressions on their faces at the moment.

This was especially true considering how Cara’s classmates were all looking at her, laughing among themselves.

Women liked to compare everything, after all.

Even if they were all close friends, their competition instinct with one another was often powerful.

Since Cara had studied abroad and was currently working there, her group of girlfriends were already jealous of her in the first place. If she did invoke such a strong presence on her, they would have definitely been even more jealous and envious of her.

However, the funny thing was that it seemed as though Cara and this young man, Quron, were making fools out of themselves.

“Forget it! You know nothing! I’m not talking to her ever again, and I don’t feel like eating here today. I want her to know who she offended!”

Quron was also furious, slamming his hands hard on the table.

After that, he led Cara and the others out right away.

This particular might not know who he was, but the cashier girl downstairs certainly did..

He would have to gain back his face and reputation there.

After he was done speaking, he headed straight to the front desk. “I won’t be eating here after this. Hand me the bill!”

Quron spoke way louder than he should have.

The cashier girl had no idea what was going on, but she simply printed the bill anyway.

“Hello sir, your expenditure for the night is twelve thousand dollars. Will you be paying by credit card or cash?”

“What? Twelve thousand dollars?! What about the thirty percent discount?” Cara asked in shock.

“Discount? Sorry miss, but we do not have such offers in our restaurant for the time being.”

The cashier girl naturally recognized them and simply looked at them with contempt.

After all, he spoke so loudly yet, pretended to be so generous.

Instead, he seemed so shocked and terrified when he saw the 12,000 dollar bill.

“Have you forgotten that we ate here during lunch too? You gave me a thirty percent discount at that time, and you even handed us a bottle of precious red wine for free.”

Cara felt as though her face had turned green.

“Of course, I remember that. However, we gave you the thirty percent discount and the bottle simply to show our respect to our most distinguished and valuable guest. In fact, if that guest happened to be the one settling the bill, we wouldn’t charge him for the meal at all. Oh, not to mention, it seems as though our most distinguished guest isn’t here tonight,” explained the cashier girl with an icy tone.

“What? You’re not giving face to Quron?” Cara was a little surprised.

But who could this distinguished and valuable guest who had come here for lunch have been?

It was Mila and Gerald.

Mila had always been a sincere and low key person. She would definitely not dine in places of such posh. So, how could she possibly be Homeland Kitchen’s most distinguished and valuable guest?

Wait!

Could it be… Gerald?

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Cara hurriedly asked, “Is Gerald the distinguished guest that you are referring to?”

“We don’t know. We only know that one of you is our most distinguished guest at noon!”

The cashier girl replied as she smiled slightly.

Damn it!

What was going on?

At noon, only Gerald and Mila were here.

Although the other party refused to say anything, Cara already knew the answer in her heart.

It was all possibly because of Gerald.

But how could that be possible?

One of Cara’s high school classmates, Donna suddenly spoke up.

“Hehe! Cara, weren’t you supposed to give us a surprise? Is this the surprise you are giving us?”

Donna and Cara were good friends ever since high school and they were even coursemates in university.

Although they were best friends, they were the kind of best friends who loved to compete and compare everything the other had from the beginning to the end.

First, Donna would envy Cara, and later, Cara would be jealous of Donna.

Later, Cara got to study and work in M Country thanks to her excellent results.

When it came to competition, it showed that Cara was ultimately victorious over Donna.

In fact, she was just about to gloat in front of Donna, but who would have expected to encounter this situation instead?

Cara became even more embarrassed and resentful, especially when Donna was intentionally making things difficult.

They would definitely not be getting a discount today.

However, it would also be very embarrassing for them if they decided to return to their seats.

Quron could only bite the bullet and settle the bill with a darkened face.

He had to pay 12,000 dollars for the meal without even taking a single bite. What was even worse was the fact that he didn’t get to gloat at all.

Now that he was done paying the hefty sum, Quron couldn’t afford their accommodation anymore.

“By the way, Cara, your friends from abroad don’t have a place to stay yet, right? Why don’t we do this? I can make the arrangements for some food and accommodation for them. We can enjoy a meal together before finally getting a good night’s rest. I’m sure we’ll all be uncomfortable sleeping with an empty stomach.”

Donna crossed her arms and smiled bitterly as she left Homeland Kitchen in embarrassment.

Cara did not want to be defeated.

“No, it’s okay. I have the money. I can afford to arrange for their accommodation. Why don’t I get guys to stay in a five-star hotel at Mayberry City? Donna, if you are fine, you don’t need to go back tonight. I can also arrange a room for you tonight. It so happens that we have not seen each other for so many years anyway. We can have a good chat together then!”

“Ahh, Cara, I thought that since you just returned to the country and you have a family business, I thought you could have been extraordinarily generous. Why only a five-star hotel? Don’t you think you’re not attentive enough?” asked Donna as she smiled.

Cara asked, “Then, why don’t you tell me where I could find an exceptionally special or expensive place in Mayberry City apart from a five-star hotel?”

“Hehe! Of course, there is. Have you heard of Wayfair Mountain Entertainment?” Donna asked proudly.

Quron hurriedly said something so nobody would forget his presence. “Wayfair Mountain Entertainment? I‘ve heard of that before. I also heard that they are possibly the top hot spring villa in the entire country! Their consumption value is sky high and those who enter and leave the place are some of the most powerful and influential individuals!”

“I’ve also heard of Wayfair Mountain Entertainment before. However, I cannot afford that place. If you can name me another place, I will make all the necessary arrangements for our stay over there,” replied Cara.

She realized Donna was intentionally making things difficult for her.

“Alright, then. I will name you another place now. We can go to the second-best manor Mayberry City then! The place offers food and accommodation too. It is none other than the Little Bamboo House. As far as I know, the consumption value there is slightly lower compared to Wayfair. You have been doing really good for yourself these few years. If you can really arrange for us to stay there tonight, then I

would really have no choice but to look up to you and show you tons of respect. When I see you in the future, I wouldn’t be calling you Cara, but Sister Cara!” Donna replied jokingly.

She hadn’t said all those to provoke Cara, though.

Donna was simply saying it for fun. After all, any ordinary person knew that even if they had the money, there were two places they still couldn’t just step in like that. They were none other than Wayfair Mountain Entertainment and Little Bamboo House!

In a way, Donna was simply telling Cara that she shouldn’t be so haughty and arrogant just because she studied abroad and currently worked there.

There had to be merits that she wouldn’t be able to get, one way or another.

However…

“Pfft!”

Cara could not help but laugh.

“Little Bamboo House? Are you referring to that farmhouse? If I can arrange for all of us to stay there tonight, you have to honor your promise and call me Sister Cara…”

Cara replied with a serious expression on her face.

When Donna saw that Cara was serious, she instantly said, “Okay! If you can really afford to us a night’s stay over there, I will definitely call you Sister Cara!”

“Hahaha! Okay, it’s settled then! Lisa, Quron, we can start driving. Let’s go to the Little Bamboo House!”

Was that a joke?

They were initially supposed to have lunch at Little Bamboo House, arranged by that pathetic jerk, Gerald.

After only seeing the place once, Cara already had enough.

Only a country bumpkin would visit a place like that.

Though it did not matter to her anymore. Since they have already made a bet, she would be contented if all Donna did was address her as Sister Cara.

They arrived at the place a short while later.

“Waitress, get us a table with the most expensive dishes! And also, one, two, three, four, five… arrange five rooms for me tonight!”

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Cara shouted.

Right now, she felt that she was really cool.

“Okay, miss. I will make all the arrangements now! The total price for the rooms is 75,000 dollars. Please swipe your card here.”

The waitress bowed respectfully at Cara.

This lady was so wealthy!

“Ahh? What? 75,000 dollars? We are only booking five rooms, and it will cost me 75,000 for one night? Did I hear you right?” asked Cara without beating around the bush.

“Yes, miss. These are just the rates for the standard rooms. However, all the rooms you booked come with a complimentary dinner. We have also gathered famous chefs from all over the world to customize your meals according to your personal preference.”

The waitress smiled and pushed the POS machine forward.

“This… wait a minute. How much would it cost only to have dinner here?”

Cara gulped.

“If it’s just dinner for all of you, we do not usually provide rooms. However, if you really want a room, you can book one for 22,000 dollars. After that, you will be able to enjoy food from the entire southern

part of the country. As long as you can name the dish, the chefs will definitely be able to prepare it for you!”

“Gulp!”

Cara was utterly dumbfounded.

It turned out that this wasn’t a place country bumpkins would visit whenever they wanted to.

Even a noble like her could barely afford this place.

Cara suddenly thought of Gerald.

He had initially arranged a lunch banquet for them, even planning to throw in the accommodation as well.

Based on her calculations, that would have probably cost him around 75 to 90,000

In other words, Gerald was actually filthy rich.

He hadn’t spent all of his money, as it turned out.

Cara was also certain that the person at Homeland Kitchen who had the authority to present them with the expensive red wine was none other than Gerald.

Oh, god!

It turned out that Gerald was really the one who really had the most face!

“Hehe! Stop embarrassing yourself, Cara. If you can’t afford it, then just admit that you can’t. Let me make all the necessary arrangements then. We’ll go and eat as soon as possible. I’m really starving right now.”

Donna replied, shook her head, and smiled bitterly.

“Nonsense. I was here just this afternoon. By the way, Lisa, you guys came here too, right? We almost ate and stayed here!” retorted Cara.

“Cara, can you stop acting like you are oh-so-awesome?”

Donna had already started patronizing Cara a little.

“Who said I’m pretending? Why don’t you ask the waitress if we were here earlier this afternoon? Didn’t someone by the name of Gerald Crawford book a lunch banquet and accommodation?” implored Cara.

“Yes, miss. There was indeed a Mr. Crawford who booked a lunch banquet and accommodation at noon today. He even got the most luxurious suite. That’s 90,000 dollars for you.

The waitress had been very impressed because their arrogant manager didn’t even dare to straighten his back in front of this person named Gerald. This came as a real shock to everyone working at the restaurant. novelbin

“Gosh! His standard was 90,000 dollars?”

Cara was really in shock!

She could not help thinking about how great it would be if only Gerald were here. Everything would be fine then. What face wouldn’t he be able to give then?

But what… Ah! Argh! She was really going insane!

Cara was filled with regret and quickly called her cousin, Mila. She wanted to ask if she could get Gerald to help them with the food and accommodation again.

Mila told her cousin that she could not get through to Gerald.

It was because, right now, Gerald had a different task to complete…

“Hurry up! You are so slow! why didn’t you answer? I thought you were going to slip away!”

Cassandra was driving her car, and she yelled coldly at Gerald, who was coming towards her.

“Sorry, instructor. My phone died. Can you lend me your power bank?”

Gerald pointed at the power bank in Cassandra’s car.

“Take it! Take it! You are really such a shameless person!” Cassandra replied in contempt.

Gerald plugged his phone into the power bank. According to their agreement, Cassandra would be bringing Gerald to the bar tonight.

Alas, after calming down and thinking it over, Gerald felt that this was all rather dramatic.

He was the owner of the Mayberry Commercial Street. Now, he was about to go and work at a new bar of a subordinate?

Gerald could not help but laugh when he thought about it.

“By the way, I have to tell you something,” asked Cassandra when she seemed to recall something.

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”Gerald, everyone who will be present are all reputable and influential people. My friend knows that you are my student. So, you better perform well tonight. If you dare embarrass me, you can wait for me to deal with you!” said Cassandra rudely.

Gerald did not answer and kept staring out the window.

“Watch your behavior!” Cassandra snorted before she finally stopped talking and focused on driving.

Cassandra was dressed attractively and provocatively today. In fact, this was Gerald’s first time being in such close proximity to her. He could smell her fragrance, and he would be lying if he said that this woman wasn’t attractive.

As Gerald was deep in his own thoughts, they had already arrived at the Mayberry commercial street’s new bar entrance.

Luxury cars large and small were parked in front of its entrance, and many people were walking in and out.

Gerald could also see that Flynn had sent the flower stand by the bar’s entrance. Whether he wanted it or not, he had to show some respect anyhow, since they were about to be working on the same street.

Even Michael, their new boss, had also sent them a flower stand as a blessing.

It was apparent the new bar’s owner must have very good and powerful connections too.

“Cassandra, why have you just gotten here? I have been waiting for you!”

A pair that held hands emerged from the crowd of people as they came over to greet Cassandra.

“I’m sorry! I’m a little late, thanks to those jams. Congratulations, Qassie! I hope that your business will keep prospering!” said Cassandra to the woman who was obviously the wife of the bar owner.

“Hahaha. I am just happy that you can make it here today. By the way, did you bring someone to help me out?”

“Yes, I did. He’s right here!”

The two continued their chat.

Gerald was bored, looking at the flower stands to see if there were any names he recognized.

Cassandra suddenly dragged Gerald over to Qassie.

“The lady boss is calling you.”

“Oh! Oh! Hello! I’m Gerald.”

Gerald reacted quickly, subconsciously extending his hand for a handshake.

Things had started to become awkward.

Qassie and her lover stared at Gerald’s hand with stiff expressions on their faces.

Who did he think he was?

Wasn’t he just a part-time employee? Did he really think he was worthy to shake their hand?

Many people these days placed a lot of emphasis on their face and reputation. Therefore, etiquette was an absolute necessity. However, if both parties’ status gaps were too large, shaking hands would be

somewhat disrespectful. novelbin

Such was Qassie’s mentality.

She could only smile contemptuously.

“What are you doing? Pull your damn hand back right now!” Cassandra yelled.

“Please, have a little self-realization, will you? Qassie, why don’t you just give him something to do now?”

“Okay. He can go to the bar and help serve drinks or something…”

Qassie also looked at Gerald before she shook her head with a wry smile on her face.

And just like that, Gerald became a server at the bar.

Cassandra naturally followed Qassie, the lady boss, into the most luxurious room of the bar.

The establishment was very lively and packed to the brim, especially true for tonight since many rich heirs were here.

“Guests at Table 6 would like three dozen beers!”

“What? But I am too busy to go over! There are just too many guests tonight! We totally didn’t expect this. God-damn it! Are you standing idle, or what? Why didn’t you send the beers to Table 6?

The waiter at the bar pointed at Gerald, who had just sat down to rest after moving crates of wine.

“Hurry up!”

The waiter raised his voice again.

Gerald wasn’t sure if he should just do it or ignore the calls.

After thinking for a bit, he decided to do it since he’d taken up the job anyway.

So, he grabbed the beers and headed toward Table 6.

…..

At Table 6.

“Come on, sisters! Are you happy? I, Sister Xabi, will give everyone a treat tonight! Everyone just enjoy yourself! We are not going home until we are completely wasted!”

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There were six female guests at Table 6.

Obviously young university students, the ladies all appeared sexy, mature, and carried a beautiful charm to them.

The one called Sister Xabi downed an entire bottle of beer in one go before embracing her best friend, who was sitting next to her.

“Sara, what is wrong with you? You haven’t broadcasted live for the past two days, and you have been so sullen and depressed. You are usually the happiest when we are at a bar! You could always tell me if something is wrong.”

“Sister Xabi, do you think that hidden rich heirs exist? He obviously looks like a pauper who has no money at all. He might actually be really wealthy in secret, though. And I mean really, extremely, wealthy!”

The person sitting there was none other than Sara, who had just gotten a slap in the face.

She could not help but sound very depressed.

“Haha! Of course, there could always be people like that out there. It is, but however, very rare. Another situation that could rule out that possibility is if that person is narcissistic. Such people go as far as to take out massive loans just so they can appear wealthy and powerful. The fact is, these are usually the paupers!” replied Sister Xabi.

Sister Xabi seemed to have hailed from a relatively well-to-do background.

Sara nodded fiercely.

“Yes, Sister Xabi. According to my observations, this guy has to be a serious narcissist! I asked around and looked into his background, and I found out that he once won the lottery. Perhaps he is only rich because of that, yet, he’s so fond of showing-off!”

“Hehehe. Don’t take someone like that so seriously! Come, let’s drink! He will definitely become poor again sooner or later!”

Those words couldn’t help but make Sara feel a little relieved.

Frankly, it had been a full day but she was just as anxious as she was.

She had utterly no appetite to eat or drink and even felt that the wine was tasteless.

It was all because of that Gerald!

She had gotten a real hard slap in the face that morning, not to mention finding out about how Gerald could actually be Mr. Crawford.

The Lamborghini might just belong to him!

Sara couldn’t really understand how he could possibly be the owner of that car. If Gerald was really that rich, why was he bullied continuously?

It made no sense whatsoever.

Perhaps it was just a coincidence. The owner of the Lamborghini might have been someone else and Gerald could have just gone elsewhere.

Sara’s mood had improved considerably after the whole barrage of coaxing and persuading by Sister Xabi.

“Lassies, your beer is here!”

Gerald was already there with the beer.

He put it down before turning to leave.

“Damn it! You stop right there! Who you calling a lassie?” inquired Sister Xabi in a rage.

The group of girls was usually open-minded and outgoing. However, they were all very sensitive when it came to this term.

A server had actually called them ‘lassies?’

What did he mean when he called them that? It was self-evident.

Gerald was also taken aback by the unnecessary riposte.

He did not overthink about the term, simply addressing the group of beautiful girls in miniskirts with a friendly-sounding gesture.

Seeing the way they were dressed and judging their ages, it was all in good spirits that he referred to them that way.

He really didn’t expect something like that could cause any trouble.

“That… beauty. I am really sorry. Sorry! I made a mistake! Here’s your beer. Please enjoy it,” Gerald apologized heartfully with a slight bow.

When he raised his head, he was stunned when he saw her.

As for that girl, she too was stunned when she saw Gerald.

“Gerald!”

“Sara?”

It was really inevitable for enemies to cross paths!

Sara was just talking about Gerald, but she didn’t really expect him to appear here.

Worse, why was Gerald a server at Zero Point Bar? Haha! Wasn’t he supposed to be extremely rich?

Sara didn’t know why she felt a whole different kind of pleasure when she saw him in this state.

She then saw that Gerald was preparing to leave again.

“Gerald, don’t leave just yet. Anyway, I’m considered an acquaintance now, right? Hahaha! Don’t you think that we should be discussing something?”

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Status: Completed Type: Released: 2023 Native Language: English
The Secretly Rich Man is a Chinese drama urban novel series, The main character is named Gerald Crawford. Gerald Crawford's parents and older sister let him work outside as a child, and he has always supported himself by his own hands, including running errands and delivering people. It wasn't until his 19th birthday that his sister transferred a large amount of money to his bank card, and now he realizes he is actually a kid in the Superman Family. I was lived in poor life till yesterday, but i got a message from my family. That day, my parents and sister who were all working abroad suddenly told me that I was a second-generation rich with trillions of dollars in wealth!Gerald Crawford: I am a second-generation rich? The Secretly Rich Man

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