2026-07-31 06:43:29Ethan looked at the glowing treasure chest on the blue screen.
His heart beat faster.
He had already seen impossible things today.
He had died.
He had come back five years into the past.
He had met the mysterious Wealth System.
Nothing seemed impossible anymore.
He took a deep breath.
“Open it.”
The treasure chest slowly opened.
Golden light burst out, forcing Ethan to close his eyes.
A cold mechanical voice echoed in his mind.
Congratulations, Host.
Beginner Gift Pack Opened Successfully.
One reward after another appeared on the screen.
Reward 1: $500,000 Cash.
Reward 2: 100% Ownership of Golden Spoon Restaurant.
Reward 3: Master Business Management Skill.
Reward 4: Luxury Apartment.
Reward 5: One Lucky Draw Ticket.
Ethan stood there in complete shock.
“…What?”
Half a million dollars?
A restaurant?
An apartment?
Was the system trying to turn him into a billionaire overnight?
Before he could calm himself, his phone vibrated.
Then it vibrated again.
And again.
Three bank messages arrived one after another.
Deposit Successful.
$500,000 has been credited to your account.
Ethan immediately opened his banking app.
His balance had changed.
$510,284.37
He looked at the number several times.
He even rubbed his eyes.
The money was real.
For the first time in his life…
He had more money than he could imagine.
Sophia noticed that he had suddenly gone quiet.
She tilted her head.
“Mr. Ethan?”
He quickly locked his phone.
“Sorry.”
“I was just checking something.”
She smiled.
“You looked surprised.”
“I got some good news.”
“I’m happy for you.”
Her smile was warm and genuine.
Unlike Chloe, who only smiled when money was involved, Sophia’s smile felt honest.
She wasn’t trying to impress anyone.
She wasn’t pretending.
She was simply kind.
“My class starts in an hour,” Sophia said.
“I should leave now.”
Ethan nodded.
“Alright.”
She hesitated for a second before speaking again.
“Can I buy you lunch another day?”
Ethan looked surprised.
“You want to buy me lunch?”
She laughed softly.
“You helped me today.”
“I should thank you properly.”
Ethan smiled.
“Then I’ll accept.”
“Great.”
She took out her phone.
“Can I have your number?”
A few moments later, they exchanged numbers.
Sophia waved goodbye before walking toward the exit.
Ethan watched her leave.
For some reason…
He felt much lighter.
At least in this life, he had met someone who treated him with kindness instead of looking down on him.
The system appeared again.
New Mission Available.
Go to Golden Spoon Restaurant within one hour.
Reward: $100,000.
Ethan raised an eyebrow.
“So I already own the restaurant, but I still have to go there?”
The system gave no explanation.
He opened the map on his phone.
Golden Spoon Restaurant was only fifteen minutes away.
Without wasting any time, he left the mall and stopped a taxi.
…
Fifteen minutes later, the taxi pulled up in front of an elegant three-story building.
Large golden letters above the entrance read:
GOLDEN SPOON RESTAURANT
Luxury cars filled the parking lot.
People in expensive suits walked in and out.
Ethan looked at the building.
“So this place belongs to me now.”
He smiled and walked toward the entrance.
Before he could enter, two security guards stepped in front of him.
“Sir.”
“This restaurant requires a reservation.”
“I don’t have one.”
“Then you’ll have to leave.”
Ethan looked at them calmly.
“I’m here to see the owner.”
The two guards looked at each other before laughing.
“The owner?”
“You?”
One of them shook his head.
“Kid, stop joking.”
“The owner doesn’t meet random people.”
“I’m not joking.”
The taller guard crossed his arms.
“Listen.”
“People dressed like you don’t eat here.”
“So don’t make things difficult.”
Several guests nearby turned to look.
Some smiled.
Others whispered.
One man even laughed.
Ethan didn’t get angry.
He had experienced far worse in his previous life.
Just then, a black Mercedes-Benz stopped in front of the restaurant.
A middle-aged man in a dark suit quickly stepped out.
The guards immediately stood straight.
“Good afternoon, Manager Lewis!”
Manager Lewis nodded.
As he walked toward the entrance, his phone suddenly rang.
He answered immediately.
“Yes?”
“What?”
“He’s already here?”
His eyes widened.
“I understand.”
He ended the call and slowly looked around.
His gaze finally landed on Ethan.
For a moment, he stared without saying a word.
Then, to everyone’s surprise…
Manager Lewis hurried toward Ethan.
The two guards smiled.
They thought the manager was coming to throw Ethan out.
Instead…
Manager Lewis stopped in front of Ethan and bowed respectfully.
“Welcome, Mr. Cole.”
“I’ve been waiting for you.”
The smiles on the guards’ faces disappeared instantly.
Their eyes widened in disbelief.
One of them swallowed hard.
“M-Mr. Cole…”
“The new owner?”
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