Chapter 246: Chapter 247

“Well, I have been playing this for a long time. I only reached this level because I played every day. If you play this long enough, you will soon reach my level of skill!” A hint of laughter flashed across the corner of the man’s eyes. He almost couldn’t hold back himself when he said those words. With his slow reaction time and disgruntled mentality, Cody could never master this game.

Cody felt confident upon hearing the man’s words. “That’s great! But…I can’t play for long at all. I have to sneak out to play every time.”

“Your parents don’t allow you to buy a computer? You don’t seem to be poor judging from your clothes.”

Cody fiddled with the collar of his branded top. “I’m certainly not short of money. But my mom just doesn’t allow me to use the computer. I’m not sure what influenced her, but she said there are viruses on the computer and won’t let me touch it.”

The man shook his head. “That’s because these are all excuses. She just doesn’t want to spend on you!”

Cody raised his voice. “That’s impossible. My mom always buys me whatever I want!”

“Look, you’re contradicting yourself. If your mom buys anything for you, why doesn’t she buy you a computer?”

Cody was stunned upon hearing his words. He was at a loss for words and the man continued, “Think about it, a computer with a decent setup would cost you over ten thousand. And that’s only what normal people use. If you want to improve your skill, then it would be necessary to upgrade the screen to the best. And a good graphics card would cost around two hundred thousand?”

As Cody listened to the man’s analysis, the price of a computer had reached about six to seven hundred thousand. Furthermore, the man continued to show Cody a photo of the latest AIO computer, which combined the RISC, chair, bed, and mainframe into one.

“This computer cost me two hundred thousand! I bought one, and after playing for a few days, my wife told me off and sold it away! I was furious. Now I can only play it at the cybercafe.” The man looked regretful and continued, “The computer was amazing. I had never used such a quality AIO computer before. Too bad I’m married. My wife doesn’t allow me to get it!”

Cody’s eyes glistened with his words. “Is it that good?”

The man placed the photo in front of Cody. “See for it yourself. You can play your games while lying or sitting down. You can play as much as you want when lying in it!”

Cody swallowed his saliva as he looked at the photo. “My family is rich, but my mom won’t buy it for me.”

The man quickly shook his finger. “You’re not even married yet. If you seriously want something, your parents can’t stop you. Listen to me. If you beg your parents hard enough, they’ll definitely get you a set.” Cody was looking uneasy and the man continued with another explanation, “Moreover, you look well-off. Everything on you seems to be over ten thousand. You must be a son of a wealthy family. Two hundred thousand should be nothing to you. You’ll have it after saving up for two months.”

Cody suddenly thought of Casper, who was like an ATM. Maybe I can get two hundred thousand from him.

The man stood up when he saw Cody in deep thought. “Let’s stop here for today. We seem to get along pretty well. How about exchanging contacts through WhatsApp? If you need money, just let me know. I can lend you some, so don’t hold back.”

After the man left, Cody continued with the game. But without the veteran player, he lost almost every round. He logged off the game frustratedly and left the cybercafe.

When Cody reached home, Hilda rushed out immediately. “Cody, did you go to play computer games again? Is the phone I bought for you not enough for you to play?”

Cody was annoyed. “I didn’t go. Don’t disturb me.”

Hilda didn’t let Cody go. “Computer games are harmful to one! I saw an article stating that the computer has radiation and it’s bad for your eyes. It’s like drugs and it will kill you slowly.”

Cody covered his ears and yelled at Hilda. “Stop scaring me like that! They’re all lies!” He locked his bedroom door and shut the endless nagging of his mom from his world.

“Damn it. I’m already very annoyed that I had lost my game, and I still have to put up with your nagging.”

Cody took out his phone and opened a game. He was playing a MOBA game on the computer, and he also downloaded one on his phone. He cashed a lot in the game and bought many skins and items.

Unfortunately, cashing didn’t mean that one could win the game easily. Cody lost once again and almost hurled his phone out of anger.

“This is not it. I want to get an AIO computer too!”

He sat up, picked up Amelia’s old phone, then called Casper. Before this, Casper had transferred him one hundred thousand. However, he had spent over half of it in a few days, so he had to ask for it again.

The call rang for a long time before it was answered. Cody immediately spoke, “Give me two hundred thousand if you want to see my sister!”

“Moron.”

And the call was cut off after a curse.

Cody was stunned. He didn’t expect the man, who was willing to spend two hundred thousand on his sister without hesitation, to ignore him.

“Damn it! What does he mean?” Cody was panicking. Did Casper lose his patience already? If he doesn’t want my sister anymore, then who can I ask for money? What about the AIO computer?

Unable to give up, he called once again. Casper picked up his phone quickly this time. Before Cody could speak, a yell came from the other side of the call. “Do y’all seriously think I’m an ATM? Let me get this straight. I’m rich, but I won’t give you a single cent even if I burn them!”

The call was cut off once again, and Cody was disheartened. My plan to own an AIO computer has gone down the drain…

“Useless. Just when I’m about to count on her to make some money and it’s gone.”

Cody lay on his bed, imagining himself gaming in the AIO computer as his level went up and finally reached the master level.

His imagination went wild and he suddenly remembered what the man had told him.

“If you need money, just let me know. I can lend you some, so don’t hold back.”

That person looked pretty well-off. Maybe he could lend him some money.

Cody opened WhatsApp and greeted the man. Then he went straight to the point: Can you lend me some money? I want to buy the AIO computer.

Cody thought the person would ask a few questions. But to his surprise, he immediately received a transfer of twenty thousand.

He stood up in amazement. But he felt a little disappointed because twenty thousand was not enough to get the AIO computer.

When he was about to ask for more, the person sent another message: I only have this amount for now. I will transfer the rest to you by cash tomorrow.

He’s so generous!

Even Cody, who had a cold personality, praised him. Now, I don’t have to worry about the AIO computer anymore!