Episode 16

Aldo turned his attention towards the acting ability he had drawn previously, and a small smile crept up on his face.

*With this\, my skills as an actor will soar dramatically\,*... - he thought to himself.

----------𝕾𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖒----------

《Acting Lv1》

With this skill, you can imitate someone or a character so convincingly that you appear to be that character due to your exceptional talent.

PS: A true gentleman never cheats, so do not use this skill to deceive a woman!

10+ Intelligence

[Upgrade 100 System Points]

----------𝕾𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖒----------

Realizing the immense value of this acting ability for Aldo, who was now a professional actor, he didn't hesitate to upgrade the skill.

[Deducting 100 Ability Points to upgrade Acting Lv1. SUCCESS! Acting Lv1 has now increased to Lv2]

[Deducting 200 Ability Points to upgrade Acting Lv2. SUCCESS! Acting Lv2 has now increased to Lv3]

[Deducting 300 Ability Points to upgrade Acting Lv3. SUCCESS! Acting Lv3 has now increased to Lv4]

[Deducting 400 Ability Points to upgrade Acting Lv4. SUCCESS! Acting Lv4 has now increased to Lv5]

[Remaining Ability Points: 150]

"Spending those points was way too easy..." Aldo muttered with a bitter smile upon seeing his Ability Points plummet from 1150 to just 150.

In total, Aldo had expended 1000 Ability Points to upgrade his acting skill.

Aldo tapped on the 'acting' ability to display its description as before.

----------𝕾𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖒----------

《Acting Lv5》

With this skill, you can imitate someone or a character so convincingly that you appear to be that character due to your extraordinary talent.

Your acting skill has been upgraded to the highest level, your acting prowess now far exceeds human expectations.

Caution: Your mental state will be influenced by the characters you portray in the future.

PS: A true gentleman never cheats, so do not use this skill to deceive a woman or your country.

50+ Intelligence

[Upgrade Max]

----------𝕾𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖒----------

*Okay... this skill becomes quite terrifying when upgraded to the maximum level\,* - Aldo thought.

"System, is this the highest level of ability that I can upgrade?"

[For now, this is the maximum level, you will be able to upgrade past level 5 once your star rating 【☆】increases.]

Aldo nodded in understanding. "So what statistics do I need to improve to increase my star rating?"

[You need at least 100 overall statistical points to increase your star count.]

"Got it. I understand."

Aldo closed down the status screen, content that he had taken care of everything.

Before going to bed, Aldo reached for his phone to call his mother back in the village.

"Hi Mom, are you not asleep yet?" Aldo asked as their phone call connected.

"Yes, I was just about to go to sleep, but because you called, I had to wake up again," his mother responded from the other end.

"Hehe, sorry Mom, I just wanted to confirm something..."

"You're talking about the other day, aren't you? I told you not to send us money because our expenses in the village are manageable, but you insisted on sending it..."

Aldo fell silent; he had initiated a transfer of a little of his wealth, amounting to over 10 billion, to his family.

He didn't want to send too much, knowing full well his mother would firmly reject it, so Aldo mentioned a mere 50 million.

But even that amount her mother had refused to accept.

"Listen, Mom, I've been promoted to a lead actor role in our upcoming project. I no longer have financial troubles since the company provides a living allowance. Please just accept the money."

"But even so-"

"Mom, please take it because my ultimate goal for working is to make you happy, as the parents who raised me..."

Aldo's sincere words opened his mother's heart and moved her deeply, "Aldo... you've grown so much..."

"Mom..."

Aldo was elated because his long-time dream of making his parents happy was finally coming true.

"If that's what you wish, then I won't argue about it any longer. By the way, your sister wants to talk to you."

"Then please pass the phone to Anita." Aldo said eagerly, having not spoken to his sister Anita in a long time.

"Hello, brother, what were you discussing with Mom that made her so emotional?"

The sweet voice of a young girl could be heard on the other end of the phone—it was Anita, who was in high school and around the same age as Myra.

"Nothing important, but how's school for you?" Aldo asked, not wanting to burden his sister with weighty issues.

"Everything is fine, and there are no problems. What's going on?"

"You're in your third year of high school now, right? I just wanted to know what you plan to do after graduation."

Anita paused before replying, "I just want to work immediately to help with our parents' finances, nothing more..."

Aldo knew Anita was being disingenuous; she was bright and loved learning. He was certain she harbored a desire to continue her education.

"Don't be hesitant, it's okay if you want to pursue further education."

"But... you know our parents can't afford the hefty college fees, right?"

Aldo had anticipated Anita's concern about college costs, which were not insignificant. However, he now had more than enough money to support Anita's education.

"Don't worry about Mom and Dad when it comes to college expenses; I will personally cover all your tuition costs."

"What? Do you have the money? Isn't the cost of living in Jakarta very high?" Anita asked, utterly astonished.

Aldo smiled, "Do you want to know something interesting?"

"What is it?" Anita asked, curious.

"Actually, I've been promoted to play the male lead in our next project. So, money is no longer a concern for me due to company benefits."

"Really? That's great!" Anita rejoiced at her brother's successful career.

"So, do you want to go to college?"

"Of course, I do!"

"Then study hard for your final exams."

"I will, brother!"

The phone call ended, and as it did, Aldo heard the system's voice reverberate in his mind once again.

[Living up to being a true gentleman. Taking responsibility for your family and bringing them joy with your achievements. You have been awarded 100 System Points, 100 Ability Points, and 10+ Charisma.]

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