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The Secretly Rich Man Chapter 76-80

The Secretly Rich Man Ch. 76-80

[Chapter 76]

“Alright then, Mr. Crawford. I will walk you down…”

After Elena was done speaking, she grabbed hold of Gerald’s arm gently as both of them walked down the stairs together much to the horror of the crowd of people.

“This, this, this…” Xavia was very anxious at this time.

What had that woman called him?

Mr. Crawford?

Moreover, Gerald had even said that his minimum consumption limit was at least thirty thousand dollars! This proved that Gerald still had a lot of money!

She was certain about that.

Gerald had more than thirty thousand dollars. He definitely had more money than that!

Those two dresses alone cost more than fifteen thousand dollars!

Xavia suddenly felt that Gerald was truly shrouded in mystery now.

It was even more awkward and embarrassing for Yuri to stand here at this time, and he wanted to pull Xavia away.

“Sir, we have already wrapped up the two pieces of clothing you wanted earlier. The final bill is five thousand and three hundred dollars. Would you like to pay using your bank card or cash?”

The salesgirl standing in front of Yuri quickly asked at this time.

In the current situation, it would not be plausible for Yuri not to buy the clothes today.

To be honest, the only reason Yuri was willing to spend such a large sum of money today was simply because he wanted to impress Xavia. He originally thought that he would be able to open a room and make love to Xavia today if he could coax and impress her enough.

However, the atmosphere did not seem right anymore!

Even if he bought these two dresses worth more than five thousand dollars for Xavia, he would still be losing to Gerald.

Yuri had no choice but to buy those dresses since there were so many people surrounding them at this point.

Yuri gritted his teeth and paid the five thousand and three hundred dollars before he left with Xavia.

At the gift shop downstairs.

Harper had already left, and he was waiting for Gerald at the entrance of the university.

At this time, Elena was still holding onto Gerald’s arm as they walked along the roadside.

“Mr. Crawford, can I ask whether you picked these dresses out for your girlfriend? Can I know who the lucky girl is?” Elena asked Gerald the question with a little jealousy in her heart.

In truth, Elena had been observing Gerald ever since the opening ceremony of the Grand Marshall Restaurant.

She knew that Gerald was not an ordinary rich second generation. He was different. He was calm, simple, and he was also very sincere toward others.

If Gerald truly started a relationship and made someone his girlfriend, he would surely stick with the same girl. He would not be like the other rich second generations who would change their girlfriends as they pleased.

If this girl got married to Gerald, she would become the future wife to the heir of the Crawford family in the future!

“No, I am planning to give this to my friend. She’s not my girlfriend!” Gerald smiled as he replied. He felt very grateful because Elena had really helped him out and saved him a lot of face today.

At the same time, Gerald was also very curious and confused. “Elena, it seems as though that gift shop belongs to the Larson family?”

Elena was very pleased to hear that Gerald did not have a girlfriend.

Therefore, she smiled as she replied, “Yes, the Larson family owns many gift shops like this near all the universities around the entire South Province. This is just one of the many gift shops that we own! I had nothing to do today, so I decided to come and walk around while I take a look at this shop!”

Elena did not reveal that the only reason she had come here was because she knew that Gerald was studying at this university. Moreover, she came here to walk around because she was secretly hoping to run into Gerald!

At this time, Gerald quickly thanked Elena as he turned around to leave.

After all, it was too eye-catching for him to be hanging out and walking with such a beautiful girl.

“Wait a minute, Mr. Crawford!” Elena yelled as she tried to stop Gerald from leaving. “There will be a carnival sorority party next week. Aiden and the rest of the group will also be going together with me. Mr. Crawford, will you be free, then? Do you want to come out, have some fun, and hang out with us?”

Elena bit her lower lip gently as she invited Gerald to join them for an outing. She knew that there was an eighty percent probability that he would turn down her invitation. After all, what was Gerald’s status?

However, to her surprise, Gerald nodded before he said, “Okay, then! I will be free next week, so we can all hang out together then!”

After all, Elena had really helped him a lot today.

What was even more important was that Gerald genuinely wanted to change himself.

He did not want to be so shy, humble, or conscientious anymore. The only way he could change himself was if he could get to know more people!

“Alright, it’s settled then!” Elena replied as she waved excitedly at Gerald.

Gerald and Harper then headed back to the dormitory.

Harper naturally went to look for his girlfriend as soon as they got back.

Gerald also wanted to go after Mila, but he did not know how to do so.

After all, he had had very few interactions with Mila. He was afraid that she would dislike him if he acted too rashly.

Just as Gerald was thinking about it, he suddenly received a phone call.

Gerald was a little happy and excited when he saw the name on the caller ID.

It was Mila.

“Gerald, are you busy now? If you’re not busy, do you want to come and practice Subject Two with me?”

“No, I’m not busy,” Gerald replied as he smiled.

“Okay, then! I’m already at the venue for Subject Two. Come here! I will introduce a friend to you when you get here!”

[Chapter 77]

Gerald hung up the phone. Instead of going back to the dormitory, he went straight to the driving school. In his hands, he held the new dress he had bought for Mila. The dress was carefully packaged in a luxurious box.

Gerald was planning to give it to Mila when he got the chance. It would be easy for him to tackle girls like Xavia and Quinn who always told their friends that they liked receiving gifts.

However, when it came to Mila, Gerald did not think it was a good idea to do so. It might even be counterproductive. Either way, Gerald was curious about who Mila wanted to introduce to him. But as Gerald stood in front of the driving school, he got nervous when he saw the scene before him.

Mila was right there, sitting on a long bench just outside the driving school, facing away from Gerald. The thing that made Gerald nervous was the man sitting closely beside Mila. Moreover, Mila was holding the man’s arm, and they looked rather intimate. They were chatting happily while leaning against each other.

Dang!

Gerald felt as if his head had exploded. It was too drastic, too sudden for him. His whole mind was about to be shaken!

Did Mila get a boyfriend already?! Gerald felt discouraged. He had finally gathered his courage to pursue a girl that he liked, and she was indeed a very kind girl. Even on his way there, Gerald’s mind had been running wild. He was imagining how Mila would react when he gave her the gift. Would she be surprised? Or would she turn him down politely after knowing

his feelings toward her? ‘What should I do if I am rejected?’ Nevertheless, Gerald was eighty percent sure that Mila would accept his gift. Still, Gerald had never expected to see what was before his eyes right now.

“Hey! Gerald, we’re here!” Just as Gerald was standing there blankly, Mila waved at him.

“Why didn’t you make a sound when you are here already, Gerald? Why are you just standing there?” Mila was still holding the man’s arm when talking to Gerald as he walked toward them.

“It’s… nothing!” Gerald looked awkward.

Looking at the man beside Mila, he could guess that he was about their age, and he looked rather handsome and smart with a pale complexion. When standing beside the man, Gerald felt intimidated as his outfit was rather shabby. It was only normal for a pretty girl like Mila to have pursuers.

“Gerald, let me introduce you. This is my cousin, Kyle Smith. Kyle, this is Gerald that I have been telling you about.” Mila walked toward Gerald, hand-in-hand with Kyle. Gerald was startled once more.

‘Whoa, he is Mila’s cousin?’ Gerald’s heart felt light again as if he had been resurrected from death.

“Ooh, he‘s the one you have been telling me about. I heard that you were very lucky to hit a jackpot, Gerald!” Kyle Smith smiled.

However, his smile still could not hide the sinister look in his eyes. Let’s think about it. He had come to discuss some matters with his cousin. Then, his cousin had said that she wanted to introduce a good friend to him. She had told him that her friend was a good man and he had won a jackpot recently. Thus, Kyle had thought that it was not a bad idea to meet a new rich friend.

But unexpectedly, Gerald had come to meet him in such a shabby outfit. He’d had enough. Ugh, was he a hillbilly?! He did not look rich at all! Kyle was rather disappointed.

“I’m Gerald.” Gerald nodded to him politely and stuck out his hand for a handshake.

“Alright, sister. I’ve met your friend. I need to go back to the university now. It’s Grandmother’s birthday next month, I guess we have decided on what present to give her already. So, goodbye!” Kyle ignored Gerald altogether, putting his hands into his pockets and leaving swiftly after talking to Mila. He had come here today mainly to discuss the present they were preparing for their grandmother on her birthday.

“Kyle, you brat!” Seeing her close cousin being so rude to Gerald, Mila became irritated.

“I’m so sorry for my cousin’s attitude, Gerald. I will give him a good scolding when I get back!” Mila said apologetically.

[Chapter 78]

Gerald withdrew his hand and said, “It’s alright!” To be honest, although Gerald was a little annoyed when he had been belittled by Kyle Smith, there was nothing he could do about it. Why? Because Gerald felt as though the whole world had stopped when he mistook him as Mila’s boyfriend. And when he knew that he wasn’t, the whirlwind of emotions had made him unable to get angry with him anymore.

“Oh right, Gerald!” Mila’s beautiful sparkling eyes looked at Gerald with concern.

“You looked pale just now. What’s wrong?” Although Mila had been busy introducing her cousin to Gerald, she was still observant enough to sense the changes in his mood.

“Nothing, really. It’s just that I thought he was your boyfriend!” Gerald replied with a wry smile.

“Pfft! What?! You thought my cousin was my boyfriend? Haha!” Mila laughed out loud.

“How is that even possible! Actually, I have never gotten into any romantic relationships. Maybe I have high standards when it comes to choosing a boyfriend.” Mila sat down, and her remark triggered Gerald’s interest.

“What standards do you have for your boyfriend?” Gerald asked tentatively.

“The first thing I want my boyfriend to have is poise. Whether he is rich or poor, he must have a good poise! And the second thing is that he must not look ugly at the very least. Thirdly, he should have a kind heart and is loyal to his partner. Fourthly…”

“There’s still a fourth standard?!” Gerald was getting a headache. He could barely pass half of the first three.

He did not look ugly, and he perceived himself as a kind man. As for his poise, Gerald admitted that even he himself thought that he was quite a hillbilly. Although it was undeniable that he was a second-generation rich, he did not show any confidence of being one whatsoever. This was his biggest flaw! It looked as though he could not keep a low profile any longer! Gerald decided that in his heart.

Meanwhile, Gerald had planned to give her the gift, but he changed his mind in the end. Although Mila had told him about her dream man casually, that was still what she wanted. Since Gerald had not fulfilled all the criteria, he bet it would not be easy for him to pursue her. It would be a better idea for them to be friends first. There was no need to rush. So, over the next few days, while they were attending their driving lessons, Gerald did not show any intention of him wanting to pursue Mila, and they simply got along as friends.

In fact, they got along pretty well and Mila had started to open up to Gerald, sharing all her thoughts. Gerald was even getting suspicious of the action Mila had taken in telling him about the qualities her dream man should have. Did she tell him on purpose to stop him from pursuing her? Was she hinting that they should just remain good friends? Was she trying to turn him down without hurting his feelings? It was until that day when they were supposed to take the driving test together that it happened…

They had agreed to go back to the university together after the test. However, after Gerald had finished his test, he could not see Mila anywhere. Gerald tried to call her, but her phone was switched off! They had two chances to pass the test. Even if Mila had to take the test twice, she should not have taken so long. Right then, Gerald saw a man who was in the same group as Mila walking out of the driving school looking dejected. Gerald approached him right away.

“Oh! That beauty, she did not take the test. It seems that when it was about to be her turn, she received a call and left in a hurry.” Mila was a beautiful lady.

People would take notice of her wherever she went. Gerald did not find it strange that this man would take notice of her. But one thing that bothered Gerald was what happened to Mila. Why did she leave in such a hurry without even informing him? And she had even switched off her phone.

Did something bad happen to her? After much consideration, Gerald decided to make a phone call to Whitney.

“Why do you care so much about Mila, Gerald? Did you really think that you could pursue her once you hit the jackpot? Don’t even think about it, you worthless man!” It was obvious that Whitney still remembered the incident in Homeland Kitchen where Gerald did not give her face. She bombarded Gerald angrily as soon as she picked up the phone call.

“Do you know where she is? If you tell me now, I will repay you in the future. I will give you a Bienvietto dress,” said Gerald calmly. He had not given Mila the dress he had bought from Elena’s boutique. Now, he had a chance to make good use of it. Gerald needed to know what happened to Mila mainly because she had left without a word, and he was worried about her. It was not because he liked her. Gerald would do the same for all he considered as friends.

“Are you serious?! Can you even afford a Bienvietto? Their clothes cost tens of thousands!” Whitney shrieked.

“Of course. I will send it to you in a moment.”

“Alright, then. Since you finally know how to deal with me, I will tell you. Sigh, I received the news about Mila’s family just now. Her family business failed, and they are now on the brink of bankruptcy. That’s why she needed to go back!”

[Chapter 79]

“We’re visiting her later. Tag along if you like.” Whitney hung up the call right after.

Gerald was only starting to reveal his financial capacity. Until now, Whitney had no idea how much he had in his hand. For this very reason, she was less domineering toward Gerald now when talking to him. However, she still looked down upon him even if he had won a two million lottery. He was just a nouveau riche. How could he be compared out-and-out with a second-generation rich like Victor? Gerald decided not to go with them. Besides, Victor had already said that his car was fully occupied. Hence, Whitney just gave Gerald the address, and Gerald took a cab there after buying some fruits and gifts. Gerald had been acquainted with Mila for almost two weeks now, and they seemed to be getting along very well. To him, she was like Naomi, one of the close female friends he had. Not to mention, he had feelings toward her. Therefore, he had to help her out when her family was in trouble.

The cab stopped outside the entrance of Paradise Ville. Gerald had learned that Mila’s family was quite an influential one. Her parents ran a profitable company. They were considered a big family, with all their relatives involved in all sorts of businesses. By the time Gerald arrived at Mila’s home, the mansion was already full of people. Apart from the elders of their family, the rest was Mila’s friends and classmates.

“Gerald, you’re here!” Mila’s eyes were teary and red. She was sitting on the sofa, talking with Whitney.

Meanwhile, Whitney’s parents were lending a helping hand to entertain Mila’s classmates. After all, the company was on the brink of bankruptcy due to capital constraints. No one could be happy at this moment, not even Mila. It was even more apparent to Mila’s on what true friendships were.

When they were rich, all kinds of people had tried to get close to them. Now that they were poor, not even one person came to visit. The mansion which had always been lively was now quiet and dead. Apart from Mila’s friends, who else would want to come?!

“Yeah!” Gerald, not knowing what to say to make Mila feel better, put down the fruits he had bought and greeted her parents.

“Why is he here?” Right then, he heard a mocking voice. A handsome man came in hand-in-hand with a beautiful girl. He sneered at Gerald, somewhat contemptuously, his remark clearly pinpointing Gerald. Gerald turned around and saw Kyle, Mila’s cousin. He was a somewhat arrogant man.

Kyle’s family also owned some businesses. Thus, it was only natural that they would help Mila’s family. They had contributed a large fund to help Mila’s family, but it was of no use, and because of this, they were also not having a very good time now. Kyle was in a bad mood since his family was also having a hard time, but when he saw the rich friends of his cousin today, he felt a little bit relieved.

Perhaps these people could help his cousin’s family overcome the crisis they were facing and even recover the funds of his family. Under the circumstances where he was having a bad mood, Kyle would not feel any better when seeing the pompous ass, who had just won a lottery, he met that day. He would not have much money, and his network would not be of any use. Why had he come here?

“Kyle, he is Mila’s friend. Watch your attitude!” Mila’s mother chided.

“Aunt, do you know who Gerald is? He is a famous figure in Mayberry University. He was a pauper until just recently. After he won a lottery, he started to show off in different ways. I even heard that he sent condoms to his ex-girlfriend after being dumped by her. He is just a weirdo! Now that he is so eager to get close with Mila, I don’t dare say he doesn’t have a motive!” Kyle said scornfully. Many of Mila’s classmates present looked at Gerald sinisterly.

“Bah! Is there really such a lowly person? Does he think he is so great after winning a lottery?”

“Absolutely! He can merely be considered an ignorant nouveau riche. Look at him. He is just a hillbilly!” Some girls covered their mouths and laughed.

[Chapter 80]

“Shut up, Kyle!” Mila threw the cushion in her hands at Kyle angrily.

“Nonsense! Yes, Gerald won a lottery. But, are you jealous of him?” Hearing Kyle’s mocking words toward Gerald, Mila felt sick. He even said that Gerald had given his ex- girlfriend condoms. That was just too disgusting. He was clearly insulting Gerald, wasn’t he?! Mila had always thought of Gerald as her good friend.

“What do you mean, Sister? Are you saying that I’m talking nonsense?” Kyle mocked him further as he laughed.

“If you don’t believe in what I said, you can ask Victor Wright, the vice president of the student union, who is also his coursemate. Even Whitney knows about this. He really did run an errand to get his ex-girlfriend some condoms for the mere sake of ten dollars!” Mila frowned, and the way Mila’s parents and her friends looked at him changed totally.

“He seemed to be a decent man. I didn’t expect him to be so pathetic for the sake of money!” “Disgusting!” They all murmured, judging him.

Gerald took a deep breath and glanced at Victor who had been keeping mum since the beginning. Victor had known it all along, and he was most probably the person who had told Kyle about this. Among all of them, Gerald bet he must be the one whom Victor hated the most. Mila cast a questioning look at Gerald, and Gerald nodded.

“Yes, I did.” He had had no money then. So, was it wrong to earn some living expenses by running errands for other people? Gerald did not think it was shameful. That night, Danny had tricked him into sending the condoms to Xavia. It was a fact, and he did not intend to hide it anyway.

“Gerald, you…” Mila stared at Gerald, her eyes widened in disbelief.

Honestly, Mila had never experienced poverty, but in her mindset, she thought that a person would deem his dignity as something important no matter how poor he was. She did not expect that Gerald would do something like this. Moreover, she had been defending Gerald all this time. Mila was shocked now that Gerald had admitted it himself. At the same time, Mila’s parents’ faces stiffened with dismay as soon as they heard Kyle saying that Gerald had had feelings toward their daughter. What a mess! Now, there was a sense of annoyance when Mila’s mother looked at Gerald. Knock, knock! Somebody knocked on the door. Soon, a young man appeared at the door. Seeing this young man, Gerald’s face changed. Although it was subtle, he looked sinister.

“Quinton!”

“Yo, Quinton!” Kyle was surprised, and so were Mila’s parents. Once they saw him, their eyes shone with hope, like a duck to water.

“Hey, wasn’t he the one who drugged his own stepmother a few days ago?”

“Yeah. He is quite a nasty man. Nevertheless, he is very wealthy. He is one of the Mayberry Commercial Street magnates! He even has a contract with Grand Marshall Restaurant!”

“Hmph! So what?! Who in this world has never done nasty things? I heard that after that incident, Quinton truly learned his lesson and changed for the better. His willingness to change is priceless.”

Many of Mila’s female friends looked at Quinton. His unsightly past was perfectly covered by his current brilliance, and he gained much admiration from the pretty girls. Quinton walked in with a bag in his hands.

Not a single trace of shame from what happened days ago could be seen on his face. However, when he walked past a certain person, he was taken aback and even moved a few steps back. Looking at that person in utmost surprise, he asked as his face turned pale,

“Gerald, why are you here?”

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The Secretly Rich Man, Gerald Crawford: I am a second-generation rich
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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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