"Annabelle,isn't my girlfriend."
Annabelle managed to fake a smiling face when Ethan said that. She had wanted to tell the old man immediately they weren't dating. But now that Ethan said it, she felt a little sad.
Maybe she liked the idea of being Ethan's girlfriend!
Annabelle wasn't happy that Ethan said they weren't dating. She didn't know why she felt that way all of a sudden.
However She pretended to be eating her noodles and not paying attention to the word's.
The old man at that moment felt silly for making such a mistake. He said sorry to Ethan and Annabelle.
But then the old man said,
"Well, you two look good together! The young lady seems to like the idea."
Annabelle's eyes widened immediately and she almost spit out her noodles! She couldn't believe the old man said that all of a sudden.
Annabelle at that moment raised her head as she wanted to explain things to the old man.
She said,
"We just met today! I don't know if Ethan is my type or not, we just met and that's all. This isn't a date."
immediately she then turned to Ethan. She asked.
"Is this a date?"
Ethan shook his head and said. "Nope, it's not a date Sir"
Ethan said respectfully to the old man.
However when Ethan said no, Annabelle felt sad again. She had hoped maybe Ethan would say yes this time. But he didn't.
The old man saw that things were getting awkward. He decided it was time to walk away. He didn't want to make Ethan and Annabelle feel uncomfortable, however he knew he saw through the lady, but as for the guy he couldn't see anything on him.
So the old man said goodbye and walked away. He left Ethan and Annabelle alone to eat their noodles.
Annabelle was focused on eating her meal without even saying anything. She feels so embarrassed by the old man's words he saw through her like a glass, she couldn't believe she is feeling this way, for someone she just met today.
She kept quiet and didn't say anything thinking Ethan would say something but he didn't say anything either.
After they finished eating, Ethan had an idea. He wanted to talk to the old man about business.
The old Man walked closer to them after they finished eating theirs food he wanted to asked them if they enjoyed the food.
when Ethan said to the old man.
"Sir thank you for saving my life yesterday"
immediately he bowed his head.
and then continued.
" I know you didn't do it for this but the nurse told me, you spent your last money for my treatment, thank you once again "
Ethan bowed his head again.
"And for this reason I have a big proposal you should consider. I want to give you one hundred million dollars to invest in your restaurant"
upon hearing Ethan words The old man's eyes shut open.
"That is a lot of money!"
He Murmured to himself.
Ethan explained further.
"You can use the money to make your restaurant better and work again. In return, you give me ten percent of what you earn monthly."
"Wow!"
Annabelle's eyes widened! She couldn't believe what she just heard.
Ethan wants to give the old man a hundred million dollars! That's more money than Annabelle had ever seen in her whole life.
Annabelle at that moment couldn't think again. Everything Ethan has done today was beyond thinking and now he just shut her up.
The old man was still surprised.
His mouth also, opened wide, like he was trying to catch flies. He looked at Ethan, then at Annabelle, then back at Ethan.
"Is this young man joking? That's so much money!, For someone they said doesn't have any money in the hospital yesterday, and he doesn't even have a family how can he provide hundred million for him to invest, this must be a joke"
He thought to himself.
However the look on Ethan's face shows he wasn't joking.
His face was very serious. He looked right at the old man and said
"I want to help your noodle restaurant grow into something big and strong, I tested it and I can tell it's the best noodle I have ever tested, it's going to be a success"
Ethan then turned to the old man and asked.
"I know you want this deal and you're curious not knowing if I'm joking or not, so can you give me your bank account number? I want to send you the money right now."
The old man felt a little scared. Giving out his bank account is a big deal! He didn't want to just tell Ethan his secret number, he doesn't know just yet if he can be trusted, and who knows why he was badly injured yesterday.
But then, the old man remembered something. He had written his account number on the wall of his shop! It was there in case kind people wanted to give him money to help his business, everyone has seen it and he won't mind giving it to Ethan out of curiosity.
The old man pointed to the wall.
"There, you have it"
Ethan turned to the direction written in big numbers, was his bank account.
Ethan without saying any more words he took out his phone.
His fingers moved fast over the screen. Tap, tap, tap! He was putting in the old man's bank account number.
Then, Ethan pressed one more button. Whoosh! Just like that, he sent one hundred million dollars to the old man's account.
Immediately the old man notification sounded and he brought out his phone and checked and to his surprise it was the money
He couldn't believe his eyes. It happened so fast! One minute ago he was just a noodle shop owner. The next minute, he had more money than he ever dreamed of!
The old man's legs felt wobbly immediately.
He had to sit down. He couldn't believe what just happened. words failed him as he bowed his head and started shedding tears. He couldn't help but start saying.
"Thank you, thank you!"
over and over.
Annabelle was frozen like a statue. Her brain couldn't understand how Ethan could just give away so much money all in one day.
"Is Ethan some kind of secret millionaire or something? How does he have so much money this is becoming worrying I might just be moving around with a billionaire heir all day without even knowing"
She thought to herself.
Ethan was the only one who looked calm in the restaurant. To him giving away a hundred million dollars was like giving someone a piece of candy.
No big deal! and he also needed the point in investment.
At that moment his system notification popped and checked only to say he had gotten 1 system point.
he shakes his head knowing it wasn't enough and at the same time he can't be Investing so carelessly soon he will be getting something big to invest on.
After the old man caught his breath, he had an idea. He said to Ethan.
"My youngest daughter is coming to visit soon. When she's here, we can sign all the papers for this big business deal. I don't want to do it alone."
Ethan nodded and he clearly understood the old man's worries.
The old man wrote his phone number on a piece of paper. He gave it to Ethan and said.
"I'll call you when my daughter is here. Then we can make everything official."
Ethan nodded his head again. and said,
"That sounds good. I'll wait for your call Sir"
He bowed his head and decided to leave and Annabelle quietly followed him from behind.
After they left the noodle restaurant, something strange happened. Annabelle started acting weird. She looked at Ethan like he was an alien from outer space!
Before Ethan could say anything
Suddenly, Annabelle turned and ran away! Her feet were moving so fast, they were almost like a blur. She disappeared around a corner before Ethan could even say
"Goodbye."