Chapter 2

“Starting today, you may use all the resources of the family. Additionally, your Supreme Black Card has been reactivated.”

“The restrictions have finally been lifted, huh?”

Aaron Lind smiled as he read the message.

Aaron Lind isn’t some worthless loser at all. He’s a legitimate second-generation rich kid. As for exactly how much wealth he possesses, not even he knows, let alone anyone else. And he has no intention of finding out.

After thinking it over, he remembered one incident from about ten years ago, in 2008, when the financial crisis hit.

Large corporate financial institutions around the world have either gone bankrupt or been acquired. Countless factories have closed down, leading to job losses for many workers. People are complaining bitterly about the situation.

Aaron Lind remembered that not long after the financial crisis broke out, a guest arrived at his home—a mysterious guest.

There were foreigners with blond hair and blue eyes, as well as Africans with dark skin. There were also strong-old men carrying stars on their shoulders, and special police officers armed with guns, all of whom sealed off the Lin family’s residence completely.

He vaguely remembered that those people stayed with the Lind family for three days. During those three days, everything seemed threatening. The atmosphere in the Lind family was tense, and special forces were on duty around the clock. It was unlikely that even a single mosquito could get through the security.

After seeing the guests off, Aaron Lind couldn’t help but look up at his tall father and ask, “Dad, what do these people do?”

“Aaron Lind, in this world, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.”

“You are the only son of the Lind family. In the future, you will surely inherit the Lind family’s wealth.”

At that time, Allen Lind was still young and couldn’t fully understand it, but he remembered it anyway.

In the year that followed, the global economy began to show signs of recovery.

Aaron Lind always felt that it was those three tense and crucial days in the Lind family’s compound that allowed the global economy to recover so quickly.

……

Aaron Lind came back from his thoughts and considered what to do next.

“Now that the restrictions have been lifted, I can use the family’s wealth. So, the first thing to do is to get my wife’s jewelry back.”

Aaron Lind took out that Supreme Black Card.

The card is black in color, with gold-edged decorations. It has a smooth texture to the touch. There’s a series of numbers written on it. Just looking at it, one can tell it’s something special.

Nine signifies the supreme authority of the emperor.

“After being married to Xue for so many years, I’ve never given her any nice gifts. Now’s the time to make up for that.”

The taxi stopped in front of a jewelry store shortly after. Aaron Lind got out of the car and went inside.

He knows very little about jewelry, but he does know one thing: when it comes to choosing jewelry, going with the more expensive option is always the right decision.

He wandered around the store before stopping in the middle section. The jewelry here was relatively more expensive than the rest.

“Please pack up all these earrings, rings, necklaces, and everything like that for me.”

Lin Fan waved his hand broadly.

The clerk at the counter glanced at Aaron Lind with disdain.

“Huh? What do you mean?”

Aaron Lind was completely confused and didn’t know what to do.

“Stop acting. The items you just picked out total at least half a million. Especially that blue diamond—it was cut using German technology. It’s worth over three hundred thousand. Can you really afford it?”

The waiter’s eyes were filled with disdain.

“In today’s society, I’ve seen this trick too many times: you pay a deposit first, get a receipt, and then show the receipt to the girl you’re interested in. That way, you can definitely get her attention.”

The waiter spoke in a casual tone, “When the ‘goddess’ comes to pick up the goods, my side of the deal will be interrupted. In that case, the ‘goddess’ will have to suffer the consequences. By paying the reservation fee, she can still sleep with the ‘goddess’. There’s no real loss at all. Why do I even need to explain this? Heh. Packing and swiping the card? Are you joking?”

Aaron Lind was momentarily stunned, then shook his head helplessly. He didn’t care to bother too much. He took out his black card and placed it on the counter. “Hurry up and swipe the card.”

“This is…”

The waiter casually glanced at the card, his expression one of disbelief: “Is this the Ultimate Black Card?”

The waiter’s excited body trembled. “Global Elite Black Card, with a credit limit of 100 million. This…”

Han Yueyue, who works at Tiffany, does have some common sense after all.

“This card can even make airplanes land and trains stop running. Having this card is a symbol of status and prestige.”

“Who is this young man?”

Han Yueyue fixed her eyes on Lin Fan, filled with curiosity.

This man wore plain clothes. Apart from his fair complexion and decent demeanor, there was nothing particularly notable about him. His clothes clearly came from street stalls.

How could someone like this even have a Supreme Black Card?

“Could you please hurry up?”

“Oh, yes, sir.”

Han Yueyue came back to her senses and quickly grabbed the POS machine. Her hands trembled as she inserted the black card.

Aaron Lind enters the password.

“Ding.”

The transaction was successful.

“Is this really his card?”

Aaron Lind took the jewelry box, his expression indifferent. With his wealth, five hundred thousand wasn’t even enough to fill a crack in his teeth.

“Sir, would you mind leaving your phone number?”

Han Yueyue’s face turned red with embarrassment. She was momentarily at a loss for words, but still managed to speak to Lin Fan.

Moreover, her face had a melon-seed-like shape, giving her a distinct charm that set her apart from ordinary women. It was impossible not to stare at her.

This glance made Han Yueyue feel as though her entire body was being exposed to everyone’s gaze.

She quickly added, “Sir, there’s no other meaning to my words. If you provide your phone number, it will make after-sales service easier for us. Also, since you’ve purchased these jewelry, Tiffany will automatically upgrade you to a VIP member of our store. This way, you’ll enjoy discount benefits on future purchases.”

“Also, since you have the Supreme Black Card, keeping your contact information will enable our staff to provide better service to you. It’ll definitely be of great help in carrying out our work.”

Han Yueyue explained carefully. She knew that for people of such high status, their privacy was of utmost importance.

Asking for someone’s phone number without permission is a serious no-no.