RDD 154
Suddenly, I realized that my first missions were pretty mild compared to this. Even the mission of "earning 1 million pesos in 100 days" is incomparable!
I was scammed!
-- Hey System! Are you there? Why did you give me a difficult mission? Are you really on my side?
[System Remarks: The System wants to make the User a better person. The User's major dream is to give his family a better future and the System is only assisting him. Every mission that the System provides is within the User's capability.]
--Indeed, I can do that, but still...
[System Remarks: The System might have to increase the punishment so that the User will be motivated.]
-- Fuck no. Haha, I'm just kidding. Thank you Grind System. You really know my needs. I love you so much! Muah!
The System stopped responding and left me aggravated.
As expected, the missions would get complicated as time goes on. Perhaps the System might push me to become the next Bill Gates or something, but I hope not.
"So, what do you think Keith? Do you want to open another shop?"
Grandfather Bradley asked me again.
Now that the System wanted me to grind more. I guess I didn't have a choice.
Besides, opening another shop will help me complete the "1 million pesos" mission faster.
In the end, I decided to agree.
"Alright, I will open another shop. Thank you, Grandpa. You really care about me."
"That's good to hear. Don't worry, I will keep my promise. I will give you the investment, it's yours. I will never ask for something in return. I'm your Grandfather, and you can ask for my help."
"Thanks, Grandpa." I feel elated. In my situation, I'm short on money.
"Ahem, although I hope that you can let your kids visit us once in a while. You see, your Grandma is getting old and she can't travel far. I hope she will see the kids once in a while."
Grandfather Bradley had a fake laugh. As expected, he had his own intentions.
"Dad, that's not fair. I should be the one to help Keith, I'm his grandfather! Keith, son, I will help you open another shop-- It seems that your kid never went to Disneyland, as their good grandfather, it's my responsibility to take them to Disneyland and have fun."
Father, you're not making it better.
"Tch, Ernesto. I know that you're a busy person. Don't worry, I will take the children to Disneyland on your behalf."
The father and son started fighting.
"Hm, now that I think about it. Sophia will have her second birthday next week."
"What did you say!?"
This time, both old men became shocked when they heard what I said.
The way they raised their voices caught the attention of Sophia and Roman.
The two kids looked at their grandfather and great-grandfather at the same time.
The two old men coughed and acted like nothing happened. However, they are glaring at me.
"Why didn't you tell us that Sophia's birthday is next week!"
Grandfather Bradley was tapping his cane in a wild manner as he asked me.
"You didn't ask. Besides, we only met today."
"Tch, I can't believe that my great-granddaughter will have her birthday yet I didn't prepare a damn thing!"
"Don't worry Dad, I will take care of this. We have a huge ballroom near this place, we can use it to throw a big party for Sophia." My father, Ernesto Castillo, joined in.
"That's good to hear, son." Grandfather Bradley agreed.
It seemed that both of them were ready to spend money just to give Sophia a huge birthday party... However.
"Dad, Grandpa, we actually wanted to take the kids to the sea for Sophia's birthday. Sophia has been so eager to play on the beach."
"So let's go to the beach then." Grandfather Bradley immediately changed his opinion.
"Hm, I have a resort near the shore of Tarnate, Cavite. The beach there has white sand, I believe Sophia will like it."
My father quickly used his brain and chose the right location.
"The resort is big enough to throw a birthday party. I believe it can hold at least 500 people."
Throwing a party that can hold at least 500 people is already a big party. Like, damn, feeding 500 people is not simple... Imagine how much money you have to spend. As a simple man who didn't have much in his pocket, I know that I can't afford to throw a huge party.
Thankfully, looking at my father and grandfather, it seemed that problems regarding money were not a problem at all.
These two old men had more than 8 digits in their bank accounts!
"Dad, Grandpa, if we are going to throw a birthday party for Sophia, I just hope you guys will only invite a few people. Sophia is still a baby, she doesn't need too much introduction."
"Of course, I will only invite my friends. Hehe, I will show them how cute my great-granddaughter is!" Grandfather Bradley chuckled.
As for my father, he nodded and agreed.
"I will only invite your uncle and some of my friends... I'm gonna brag about my granddaughter!"
These two... they are definitely blood-related.
"Well, I don't have a problem, I guess."
Of course, I want to showcase my daughter as well! After all, Sophia is so cute!
While the three of us were thinking about the future, Penelope came out of the kitchen and informed us that the meal was ready.
My mother helped Penelope prepare the dishes. Sophia was excited about the food because she recalled that her grandfather and great-grandfather brought candies! After having a meal, Sophia is allowed to get a handful of candy! That is her reward after eating her meal.