We agreed not to date, so why are you crying now that I've become the richest man?

Ye Chen closed the door, went to his desk, and turned on his computer.

Once the desktop lit up, he plugged in his online banking security token and logged into China Construction Bank's online banking.

The account page popped up quickly.

Account Balance: 11,768,485.00 yuan

One million,768,485 yuan.

Obviously, such a large sum of money cannot be presented directly to one's parents.

The four million can be explained by winning the lottery.

More than ten million will only keep them up at night.

Ye Chen opened the transfer page and transferred 7,088,485 yuan to another card, leaving only 4,680,000 yuan.

Page refreshed.

Account Balance: 4,680,000.00 yuan

Just right.

He took out his phone again and found the prize redemption receipt he had taken at the city lottery center.

The photo cropped out the specific ticket type and betting information, leaving only the prize money, taxes, and the lottery center's official seal.

The bonus was 5.85 million, and after deducting 20% ​​personal income tax, the actual amount received was 4.68 million.

The numbers all match.

Ye Chen mentally reviewed his explanation, confirming there were no obvious loopholes, before logging out of online banking and removing his security token.

In the living room, Chen Xiulan was still wiping the coffee table with a rag.

Ye Jianguo stood on the balcony, the cigarette in his hand already burned down to the filter.

"Dad, stop smoking and come here for a second."

Ye Jianguo turned around and stubbed out his cigarette in an old can on the windowsill.

"What's wrong? Didn't you eat enough noodles?"

Ye Chen didn't answer, but pulled his father back to the living room.

"Mom, don't bother, sit down."

He took the rag from Chen Xiulan's hand, then went to the door, locked the security door, and closed the balcony sliding door.

The couple exchanged a glance, and their expressions changed simultaneously.

Ye Jianguo sat up straight.

"Chenchen, did you get into trouble in Shanghai?"

Chen Xiulan also became anxious.

"Did you get into a fight? Or did you break school property? If you really need to pay for it, just say so. Don't try to take the blame all by yourself."

"It's not a bad thing."

Ye Chen sat down opposite the two of them, deliberately lowering his voice.

"Dad, Mom, sit tight."

The two became increasingly nervous as they listened.

Ye Chen took a deep breath.

I won the lottery.

"Double Color Ball lottery, first prize."

The living room was quiet for two seconds.

Ye Jianguo's tense shoulders relaxed instead.

"You little rascal, you scared me half to death."

He leaned back on the sofa, not taking it seriously at all.

"How much did you win? Five dollars or ten dollars?"

Chen Xiulan reached out and touched Ye Chen's forehead.

"He didn't have a fever. Did sitting on the train all night make him confused?"

Ye Chen turned his head away, took out his phone, and handed over the prize redemption voucher.

"I'm not joking."

"On the day I registered for school, I spent two yuan to randomly select a lottery ticket near the school. That night, the draw was held, and I won all six red and one blue tickets."

Ye Jianguo took the phone with some skepticism.

Chen Xiulan also joined in.

The couple rarely touches the lottery; they can only squint at the numbers and red stamps on the screen.

"The total prize money is 5.85 million."

Ye Chen slowed down his speech.

"After deducting 20% ​​personal income tax, the actual amount received was 4.68 million."

Ye Jianguo's hand jerked violently, and he almost dropped his phone.

He quickly grabbed it with both hands and started counting unconsciously.

"Ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions..."

By the end, his throat was completely dry.

Chen Xiulan grabbed her husband's arm.

"Old Ye, this can't be fake, can it?"

"How could I possibly understand it?"

Ye Jianguo raised his head and stared intently at Ye Chen.

"Chenchen, tell Dad the truth, where did this thing come from?"

"It was given by the lottery center. The money has already been redeemed, and the taxes have been deducted."

Ye Chen zoomed in on the official seal in the photo.

"All the money is in my bank account right now."

"Kari?"

Ye Jianguo was stunned for a moment.

"Then take out the passbook and let me see it."

"There's no passbook; the money is deposited directly into my bank card."

Ye Chen knew that his parents were used to receiving their salaries through their bankbooks.

Even if you show them the online banking page, most of them still wouldn't feel safe.

He stood up and took out his bank card from his wallet.

"The bank isn't far from home, let's go to the ATM to check our balance now."

Ye Jianguo immediately stood up.

"Let's go, let's go now."

Chen Xiulan didn't even bother to clear the bowls off the table; she went back to her bedroom and grabbed a coat.

The family of three hurriedly left the house.

The China Construction Bank is only two streets away from their community.

Ye Jianguo stood in front of the ATM, stared at the screen for a few seconds, and then silently moved aside.

"You come here, I don't understand."

Ye Chen inserted his card, entered his password, and opened the balance inquiry.

Page redirection.

Account Balance: 4,680,000.00 yuan

Ye Jianguo and Chen Xiulan both froze.

The two of them practically pressed their faces against the screen, counting the zeros over and over again.

Their monthly salary is only a little over a thousand yuan.

Four million six hundred and eighty thousand is a number that cannot be explained by the words "a lot of money".

The only sound in the self-service bank was the low hum of the machines.

After a long while, Ye Jianguo finally raised his hand, pointed at the screen, and asked:

"Chenchen, is this really our family's money?"

"Um."

Ye Chen nodded.

"I've already paid the taxes on the first prize I won in the lottery."

Chen Xiulan counted again and suddenly realized something was wrong.

"Wait, isn't the amount on the form five million eight hundred and fifty thousand?"

"Why is over a million missing here?"

She counted on her fingers for a long time, and the surprise on her face quickly turned into heartache.

"One million seventeen thousand is missing! Where's the money?"

"I've paid the taxes."

Ye Chen explained patiently.

"If you win more than 10,000, you have to pay 20% personal income tax. The lottery center will deduct that directly, and the rest will be deposited into your card."

"One million seven hundred thousand, just like that, gone?"

Chen Xiulan clutched her chest, gasping for breath in distress.

"That's enough to buy so many apartments in the county!"

"Don't just focus on what's handed over."

Ye Jianguo finally recovered, his face flushed with excitement.

"We've gotten 4.68 million for free, what are we waiting for?"

"Pay your taxes when they're due, and you'll feel at ease holding onto the money once they're paid in full."

After saying that, he counted them again, still not entirely convinced.

Once he confirmed it was indeed a seven-figure sum, he immediately urged:

"Chenchen, hurry up and cancel the card."

As soon as the bank card popped out, Ye Jianguo turned to the side to block the card slot, afraid that the people outside the door would see it.

After Ye Chen put the card away, he finally let out a long breath.

Half an hour ago, he was still wondering whether he should buy two cartons of cigarettes and go to the workshop director's house to put in a good word for him.

Rumors of factory restructuring are growing stronger.

To keep his job, he was even prepared to put aside his pride.

But now, his son has won such a big prize, and he has more than four million yuan in his bank account.

Even if the factory closes down tomorrow, his family won't go hungry.

Ye Jianguo stood in front of the ATM, straightening his back little by little.

"Okay, okay, okay!"

He said "good" three times in a row, each time louder than the last.

"Dad, keep your voice down."

Ye Chen quickly reminded him.

"Don't flaunt your wealth."

"Yes, we can't let anyone know."