The employee delivered the food and set it on the table, incidentally passing behind Charzo who was collecting dirty plates from another table. To the employee's surprise, there was a shockingly high amount of money displayed on Charzo's laptop screen.
"Wow, he must be loaded! Good thing I didn't toss him out, but his clothes don't scream ‘rich'. Maybe he's cosplaying somebody down on their luck?" the employee mused while peering over curiously.
Charzo's earnings continued to soar with each new purchase of his game.
"It seems the game is quite a hit with the wealthy," Charzo said with a broad grin.
Oblivious, the employee lingered closer, practically melting at the sight of the increasing funds.
"Hey, what are you up to?" Charzo inquired, catching the employee gaping at his laptop.
"Oh, nothing, sir. Please, forgive my intrusion," the employee apologized with a bow before rushing off.
Charzo devoured his meal, continuing to manage transactions.
[Ding Ding]
[Your account has been credited with $60,000,000]
[Balance: $140,000,000]
[Ding Ding]
[Received additional funds from stocks: $20,000,000]
[New balance: $160,000,000]
"Today's truly my lucky day! Not only am I raking it in from the game, but my investments are paying off too. Incredible," Charzo beamed with joy.
Having finished eating and waiting a few minutes without new purchases, he decided it was time to head home.
"Better not be late or that fierce grandmother will have my head," Charzo mused, packing up.
"How much for everything?" he asked the employee.
"Fifty thousand," the employee replied.
"Can I pay with a card? I don't carry cash," Charzo showed his card.
"Of course," the employee nodded, processing the payment at the table.
Charzo entered his PIN after inserting the card.
"How about making it a round hundred thousand, sir? You seem to have plenty," the employee suggested with a smile.
Charzo input the extra amount without a word.
"There you go," he said.
"Oh, thank you, sir!" the employee brightened, pocketing the unexpected fifty thousand.
[Ding Ding]
[100,000 deducted from your balance]
[Remaining balance: $159,900,000]
With his laptop in tow, Charzo left, then stashed the laptop back into his advanced ‘system'.
"I can't believe I have something even more sophisticated than Doraemon's pocket," Charzo nodded, pleased with himself.
He walked home, a short enough distance to go by foot, and spotted a jewelry store on the way.
"What are you up to?" the gold shop owner demanded.
"I'm looking for a bracelet," Charzo replied. The owner scrutinized Charzo head to toe with a look of disgust, considering Charzo's attire rather shabby.
"You, looking to buy a bracelet? Buy some decent clothes first, you reek of poverty. Don't tell me you're planning to steal. Get out!" the owner barked.
Charzo scratched his head, puzzled by the owner's connection between clothes and buying gold.
"What are you still waiting for! Leave, now!" the owner shouted, growing angrier.
Instead, Charzo walked into the neighboring jewelry store.
"What can I help you with, sir?" the second shop's employee inquired.
"I'd like to find a single bracelet," Charzo stated.
"Please, take a look around, sir," the employee welcomed him inside.
The first shop owner shouted, "Don't sell to him, he'll rob you blind!"
The second shop owner and Charzo exchanged glances.
"You don't trust me either?" Charzo questioned.
"That's not it, please choose freely," the second owner assured him.
"Do what you want; it's your loss," the first owner grumbled, retreating to his seat.
"I'll take this one, how much?" Charzo asked when he had made a selection.
"Five million five hundred thousand," the second owner declared after weighing the piece.
Charzo swiped his card for the payment.
[Ding Ding]
[5,500,000 deducted from your balance]
[Remaining balance: $154,400,000]
"Thank you very much, sir," the store owner said. He neatly placed the bracelet into a pouch and then a paper bag.
Charzo took the bag and walked home. He arrived and climbed through his always-unlocked window.
The house was silent; everyone seemed to be in their rooms.
"Darling, I have something for you," Charzo spoke softly, sitting behind Clara who was lying down.
Clara sat up, curious. "What have you brought me?" she asked.
"Here," Charzo presented her with the paper bag. Clara, astonished, opened it, her eyes widening in amazement.
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