The heavens set sail from the courtyard

The main entrance of the Capital Lottery Center.

Three people, their faces covered by masks and their bodies wrapped in thick clothing, walked out of the lottery center in a furtive manner.

The two people on the left and right sides of the three looked around and then immediately hailed a taxi and left.

The taxi driver glanced at the three people sitting in the back seat through the rearview mirror and couldn't help but chuckle, "You're going to the lottery center to claim your prize, right?"

"How did you know?" the man on the left asked in surprise.

"Hehe, I've seen plenty of people who win big prizes, just like you guys, going to the lottery center to claim their winnings," the taxi driver chuckled.

"Uh?"

The man in the middle took off his mask and said, "Mom and Dad, I already told you there's no need for this. People who don't know any better will think the three of us just robbed a lottery center!"

The sneaky trio were none other than the Gao family of three.

Yesterday, when Wang Gang took out the lottery ticket, Gao's parents immediately decided to claim the prize early in the morning, lest something unexpected happen.

Because Gao's parents were worried about not flaunting their wealth, they dressed very conservatively, wearing masks and hats, and even forced Wang Gang to dress the same way.

Normally, given Wang Gang's personality, he could have just come to claim the prize himself in a straightforward manner, but his parents were worried! They were afraid that Wang Gang would lose the five million yuan.

Just now at the lottery center, Mr. and Mrs. Gao learned that they had to pay 1 million in taxes on the 5 million lottery winnings. They immediately started arguing with the staff, accusing them of cheating them out of 1 million.

After much persuasion, Wang Gang finally explained to his parents that winning the lottery was an accidental windfall and was subject to a 20% tax.

Mr. and Mrs. Gao were unwilling, but there was nothing they could do. Later, when the lottery center staff asked them to donate money, Mr. and Mrs. Gao almost jumped up again, refusing to donate no matter what, and even said that they should donate the one million yuan they had paid in taxes!
In the end, Wang Gang had no choice but to refuse to donate a single penny and instead have his staff transfer all four million yuan into his bank account.

After the three returned home safely, Gao's parents were restless and urged Wang Gang to go to the bank every three minutes.

"Gao Qiang, go to the bank and check if the four million has been deposited."

"Dad, the money won't arrive in your account so quickly, you don't need to worry."

"How can I not be in a hurry? I just tried to redeem cash at the lottery center, but you insisted on a bank transfer."

"Dad, do you know how much four million is? We're going empty-handed, what are we going to carry the money with?" Wang Gang rolled his eyes.

“No, I still have to go to the bank. I won’t feel at ease until the money is in my account,” Mr. Gao said, standing up.

"Dad, just calm down. The finance department can't process payments that quickly; there's a procedure involved. Didn't the staff just say it would definitely arrive within five business days?" Wang Gang reassured him.

"What if their insiders embezzle the money!" Mr. Gao said anxiously.

"No, they're a legitimate department with tax oversight; they wouldn't cheat us out of our money," Wang Gang said helplessly.

Gao's mother couldn't stand it anymore and said to her husband, "Old Gao, you should rest! Instead of wasting your energy, you should think about how to use this money!"

Mr. Gao said, "What else can we do with it? Let's save it and earn interest first, and then take it out to use when Gao Qiang gets married."

Gao's mother shook her head and said, "I think we should buy a house first. Look at the housing prices in the capital, they are changing every day. They have risen so much compared to a few years ago. In my opinion, we should buy a house for our son's wedding first."

Mr. Gao nodded in agreement, saying, "That's fine. Having a house will make it easier to find a partner!"

Wang Gang said speechlessly, "Mom and Dad, I need this money. Don't overthink it."

Mr. and Mrs. Gao both rolled their eyes at Wang Gang and said, "What do you need so much money for, you're just a kid?" Wang Gang frowned and said, "This money is mine!"

Gao's father said angrily, "Gao Qiang, it's not safe for you to have so much money. We should keep an eye on it for you!"

Wang Gang said, "I'm going to use this money for investment, so don't cause any trouble."

Gao's mother advised, "Son! You're still young, you don't know anything about investing, you'll definitely get scammed. We'll save this money for you first, it will definitely be left to you in the future."

Wang Gang scoffed, "Mom and Dad, do you think this is New Year's money? Do you really think I'm a child?"

To be honest, I already have a plan for how to use this money.

Mr. Gao said unhappily, "You child, would we ever harm you!"

Wang Gang frankly said, "You won't harm me, but with your limited understanding, you definitely can't control this money. Only when the money is in my hands can it grow even more."

Mr. and Mrs. Gao exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with worry.

"Gao Qiang! Tell me, how do you plan to use this money? Your parents will give you some advice!" Gao's mother asked.

"I plan to invest in the stock market," Wang Gang said frankly.

"What?!" Gao's father exploded, "Gao Qiang, I don't object to you doing business, but you should find something legitimate to do! Stock speculation is gambling, and I'm the best example of that!"

Wang Gang said speechlessly, "You don't understand. I have insider information on stocks, and I'm guaranteed to win."

Mr. Gao scoffed, "The capital is full of insider information. Do you think anyone can really make money by speculating in stocks? I'm still stuck with those stocks!"

Wang Gang didn't know how to explain to his parents that his stock trading was equivalent to cheating, and there was no way he could lose.

In the end, Gao's parents disagreed with Wang Gang's decision to speculate in stocks. They even forced him to find a stable job, not caring about the salary, but as long as it was secure.

In their minds, not working and playing the stock market is considered idleness and even wasteful behavior!

Wang Gang knew his parents were worried, so he compromised and only took one million to invest in stocks. He left the remaining three million to them. Whether they used it to buy a house or deposit it in the bank to earn interest, Wang Gang let them decide, treating it as their retirement money.

Seeing Wang Gang's insistence, Gao's parents were afraid he would take the money and run away from home, since the money had to be deposited into Wang Gang's bank account first.

Their son really ran away, and there was nothing they could do!
Three days later, four million yuan arrived in Wang Gang's bank account. He immediately transferred three million yuan to his parents, then opened a securities account and deposited all one million yuan into it.

After receiving the money, Gao's parents worried that Wang Gang would squander it, so they discussed withdrawing the money to buy a house instead of keeping it in the bank.

The real estate market in the capital is booming right now, with prices changing every day. Wang Gang doesn't object to his parents buying a house, but he has one request: the house shouldn't be too far away, just in the Chaoyang and Dongcheng areas, and the area shouldn't be less than 100 square meters.

Wang Gang's parents quickly found a mid-range residential complex with prices around 11,000 yuan per square meter, but Wang Gang preferred a shop outside the complex and asked his parents to buy one.

The three million yuan hadn't even warmed the bank account before it was all spent by Gao's parents, turning into a 100-square-meter three-bedroom apartment and two shops, each about 80 square meters.

Because the house is not yet completed and will not be delivered for another six months, Wang Gang is temporarily living in the old house. However, he has a daily task: to keep an eye on the stock market.

His million has not yet yielded any returns due to time constraints, but it will definitely more than double in a month, at which time he will give his parents a surprise!
After he had some free time, Gao's parents started urging Wang Gang to go out and find a job, fearing that he would stay at home like a good-for-nothing, wasting his life.

Wang Gang couldn't afford to offend them, so he could only avoid them. Just then, Lu Tao sent him a message inviting him to a classmate's farewell dinner. (End of Chapter)