Bald Rivers forced a thin smile and said, “I ate too much this morning, I don’t have much of an appetite for lunch.”
Chris shook his head, looking regretful, and said, “Cousin Bald, you’re really missing out! Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to eat it all.”
With that, Chris began to eat meat and drink wine voraciously.
Seeing Chris devouring the food, Bald Rivers’ face turned pitch black.
“I’m so full! I ate way too much!”
Half an hour later, after belching loudly, Chris announced that he had eaten his fill.
Chris looked at Bald Rivers and said, “Cousin Bald, I’m full now, let’s settle the bill!”
Seeing that Chris had eaten all the dishes on the table, Bald Rivers was dumbfounded; he had never seen anyone eat so much.
With no other option, Bald Rivers waved over a waiter to pay the bill.
The waiter approached with a smile and said, “Good day, sir. Your total is twelve million dollars!”
“What the heck, that’s so expensive!”
Hearing this, Bald Rivers exploded.
Twelve million dollars for a meal, what a joke!
The waiter patiently explained, “Sir, the dishes cost about two million. The bottle of hundred-year-old Lafite wine you ordered is worth ten million!”
“I…”
At that moment, Bald Rivers was speechless; he finally realized that Chris had set him up.
“What hundred-year-old Lafite wine, it’s completely a scam!”
Bald Rivers said through gritted teeth.
Twelve million dollars!
Even though Bald Rivers was somewhat wealthy, his total assets were only about a hundred million dollars.
Twelve million dollars for a meal, the cost of showing off was just too high.
Upon hearing this, the waiter’s expression darkened.
“Sir, please watch your words. Our Dream Night is the most luxurious restaurant on the East Coast, and we do not sell fake wines.”
“If you can’t afford to pay, just say so. But let me remind you, Dream Night is not a place where just anyone can dine and dash. Even the King of the East Coast has dined here.”
The King of the East Coast dining at Dream Night had always been a point of pride.
However, this waiter was new and had only heard of this fact, never having seen the King of the East Coast in person.
The waiter looked at Bald Rivers with a mix of scorn and ridicule.
People like Bald Rivers were common to the waiter.
They come here pretending to be wealthy, but when it’s time to pay, they reveal their true colors.
For such people, Dream Night had no mercy and would hand them over to East Coast Securities.
Suddenly, Chris angrily said to the waiter, “What are you saying? My Cousin Bald can’t pay? Let me tell you, he’s an entrepreneur, not to mention twelve million, even a hundred million is nothing to us!”
Hearing Chris’s words, Bald Rivers was on the verge of tears.
Oh my god!
His total assets were only a hundred million, and if he really had spent over a hundred million, he would become utterly destitute.
“Chris, stop talking! Please, just stop!”
Bald Rivers hurriedly stopped Chris, afraid he would say something that would make the situation worse.
Bald Rivers glanced at the waiter, took a deep breath, and said, “I’ll pay.”
Then, with a pained expression, Bald Rivers took out his bank card and handed it to the waiter.
The waiter took the card and processed the payment.
After paying, Bald Rivers turned to Chris and dryly joked, “Chris, actually, twelve million is nothing to me. As you know, I’m rich. What’s twelve million more or less?”
Upon hearing this, Chris was completely speechless.
At this point, Bald Rivers was still trying to impress everyone, seemingly fearless of divine retribution.
After dinner, Bald Rivers no longer dared to take Chris out for drinks and food everywhere.
Chris was truly a disastrous companion.
If he were to be duped once more, he doubted he could even leave the East Coast.
Ding-a-ling!
Suddenly, Bald Rivers’ phone rang.
“What? You’re all on the East Coast? Okay, okay, I’m on my way!”
After hanging up, Bald Rivers said to Chris, “Chris, some friends have come to the East Coast. They’re at the Dynasty Club now. Let’s head over!”
Chris then drove to the Dynasty Club.
The Dynasty Club was the most upscale bar on the East Coast.
Once inside, Bald Rivers led Chris to a private room.
Soon, Bald Rivers was catching up with his friends.
“Bald Rivers, I hear you’ve done quite well for yourself these past few years.”
“It’s nothing! Just started a company, assets over a hundred million, and we’re going public soon.”
“Bald Rivers, you’re really something. From now on, you’re our big brother.”
Seeing Bald Rivers showing off again, Chris sat alone on a sofa, bored, drinking juice.
Suddenly, someone glanced at Chris and asked, “Bald Rivers, who is this guy?”
Bald Rivers looked at Chris with disdain and said, “Don’t mind him! He’s just my cousin’s husband, living off his wife, a total disgrace to us men.”
Hearing that Chris was a stay-at-home son-in-law, everyone looked at him with scorn.
In these times, apart from useless men, who would be a stay-at-home son-in-law?
Chris couldn’t be bothered to argue with Bald Rivers and the others.
So what about being a stay-at-home son-in-law?
Many people wish for it and still don’t get the chance.
Recently, Chris read a news article.
It mentioned a place in Westcliff recruiting sons-in-law, attracting millions of bachelors from across the country hoping to get the position.
What does that tell you?
It shows that demand far exceeds supply!
Bald Rivers and his friends were having a great time, mostly boasting and showing off.
Whether bragging about being some big boss or how they’ve made billions.
Seeing Bald Rivers and others’ hypocritical faces, Chris had no desire to talk to them.
As for Chris, Bald Rivers and the others simply chose to ignore him.
A mere son-in-law, worthy of speaking to them? What a joke!
Chris checked the time; it was almost nine in the evening.
“Hey, Bald Cousin, shouldn’t we be heading back?”
“Go back my foot!”
Bald Rivers replied irritably, “Chris, did you just come here to jinx me? I’m finally having a good time chatting with friends, and you want to go back? If you want to leave, go back by yourself!”
Hearing this, Chris just shook his head helplessly.
It seemed Bald Rivers was addicted to showing off.
“Guys, I’ve drunk a bit too much, I need to use the restroom.”
At that moment, after several beers, Bald Rivers stood up and headed to the restroom.
After a long while, Bald Rivers hadn’t returned.
“Did Bald Rivers fall into the latrine? Why hasn’t he come back yet?”
“Let’s go check on him!”
Then, the group went out to see.
Seeing this, Chris had no choice but to follow.