Arc 1: The Wealth Momentum (2016)Part II: The Digital Savior
Chapter 15 — Register and Company
A man with money but no name is a rumor.
A man with money and a company is a fact.
The First Real Problem of Being Rich
Money had stopped being Vikram Choudhary's problem.
That realization came to him one quiet afternoon in his Worli penthouse, while he sat cross-legged on the marble floor with a notebook open in front of him—not a laptop, not a tablet, but an old spiral-bound notebook he had carried since college.
Numbers filled the pages.
Balances.
Rebates.
Bonuses.
Blink-generated income.
The math teacher's son in him refused to let chaos exist without structure.
The system made him rich.
But the world needed explanations.
Because unexplained money didn't attract admiration.
It attracted questions.
And questions, in India, always came with consequences.
The Invisible Threat: Legitimacy
Vikram leaned back, staring at the ceiling.
His father's voice echoed in his head.
"Money without logic is always dangerous."
Already, cracks were forming.
Bank alerts.
Large deposits.
Frequent transactions.
Today it was his parents.
Tomorrow—
It would be the bank.
Then the Income Tax Department.
Then people who didn't ask politely.
The system didn't care.
But society did.
The Engineer's Solution
Vikram smiled faintly.
"Every system needs a shell," he murmured.
In engineering, no machine ran exposed.
Every powerful engine had a casing.
A cover.
A purpose others could understand.
For him—
That casing would be a company.
Why a Company Changes Everything
A company could explain:
• Income
• Assets
• Expenses
• Lifestyle
• Growth
It could convert magic into paperwork.
And paperwork—
Was the highest form of authority in India.
The Name Problem
He opened his laptop.
A blank document.
Company Name Ideas.
Vikram stared at the screen.
Names came and went.
Too flashy.
Too fake.
Too obvious.
Then he looked at his degree folder lying in the corner.
Bachelor of Technology — Mechanical Engineering
NIT Pune
That degree had once felt like a wasted weapon.
Now—
It was the perfect camouflage.
"V-Tech," he whispered.
Simple.
Technical.
Believable.
Not ambitious.
Not suspicious.
Just… logical.
V-Tech Industries.
The System Reacts
The blue holographic panel appeared softly.
INTENT DETECTED:
Legal Entity Formation
CATEGORY:
Wealth Stabilization
A new tone followed—not a chime, but a steady hum.
SYSTEM NOTE:
Formal structures increase long-term efficiency.
Vikram nodded.
"Good," he said. "We agree."
Calling the Only Man Who Understood Paperwork
He dialed a number saved as "CA Uncle".
"Hello, beta," came the voice. "Long time."
"I need a company," Vikram said simply.
A pause.
"What kind?"
"Private Limited."
Another pause—longer this time.
"You working somewhere new?"
"Yes."
That single lie would support hundreds of truths.
"Come tomorrow," the CA said finally. "And bring documents."
The Middle-Class Ritual of Company Formation
The CA's office was in Dadar.
Same area.
Different meaning now.
Peeling walls.
Stacked files.
A faded photo of Lakshmi on the wall.
This room had birthed hundreds of small dreams.
Most of them never grew.
Vikram sat patiently as the CA adjusted his glasses.
"Name?"
"V-Tech Industries Private Limited."
The CA raised an eyebrow.
"Engineering background?"
"Yes."
"Good. MCA likes logic."
Forms appeared.
PAN.
Aadhaar.
Address proof.
Degree certificates.
Each document added weight to the illusion.
Or perhaps—
Removed the illusion entirely.
Choosing a Business Purpose
"What will the company do?" the CA asked.
Vikram thought carefully.
"Mechanical solutions," he said.
"Industrial consulting."
"Automation support."
Broad.
Safe.
Unverifiable.
Perfect.
The CA nodded approvingly.
"Smart. Leaves room."
Capital Declaration
"How much initial capital?" the CA asked.
Vikram blinked.
Chime.
+₹2.00
He smiled inwardly.
"Ten lakhs."
The CA nearly dropped his pen.
"For a new company?"
"Yes."
"You sure?"
"Yes."
Ten lakhs was nothing now.
But on paper—
It looked respectable.
The Bank Account That Changed Everything
Opening the company current account felt ceremonial.
The bank manager smiled wider than necessary.
"Sir, what kind of turnover are you expecting?"
Vikram shrugged lightly.
"Let's see."
The moment the account activated—
The system pulsed.
NEW ENTITY LINKED:
V-Tech Industries Pvt. Ltd.
FEATURE UNLOCKED:
Corporate Spend Classification
Vikram's breath caught.
This was new.
Corporate Money Hits Different
He transferred funds into the company account.
₹10,00,000.
The system reacted instantly.
SPENDING DETECTED:
Category: Business Capital
BASE REBATE: 100%
₹10,00,000 returned.
Then—
Another line appeared.
PRODUCTIVITY MULTIPLIER:
Inactive — Awaiting Operations
Vikram's mind raced.
So the system knew the difference.
Personal spending.
Business spending.
Tools within tools.
The Cover Story Solidifies
That evening at home—
Over dinner—
Balvendar Choudhary cleared his throat.
"You're busy these days," he said.
Vikram nodded.
"I registered a company."
Silence.
His mother's spoon froze mid-air.
"A company?" his father repeated.
"Yes," Vikram said calmly. "Consulting. Engineering."
The math teacher stared at his son.
"Since when do you have capital?"
Vikram met his eyes.
"I saved. And… some clients paid early."
Half-truth.
The most stable lie.
Balvendar leaned back.
"…NIT Pune," he murmured. "Finally using it."
Not approval.
But acceptance.
That was enough.
The Weight of Responsibility
That night, Vikram stood alone in his penthouse.
The city looked different now.
Not as prey.
Not as background.
But as a market.
The system panel hovered quietly.
STATUS UPDATE:
User has entered Foundational Phase
NOTE:
Companies multiply wealth faster than individuals.
Vikram exhaled slowly.
So this was the next layer.
From Lazy Engineer to Founder
He laughed softly.
Just months ago—
He had been dumped for being "unstable."
Now—
He had something society respected more than love.
A company name.
A registration number.
A bank account.
V-Tech Industries didn't exist to make machines.
It existed to make him legitimate.
The First Empty Office
The next day, he visited a small furnished office space.
Nothing fancy.
Glass cabin.
Four chairs.
A whiteboard.
He sat alone in the founder's chair.
It felt… heavy.
Not with power.
With responsibility.
The system didn't pulse.
No reward.
No bonus.
Just silence.
For the first time—
Money didn't solve the moment.
The Engineer's Realization
Vikram leaned forward, elbows on knees.
"Okay," he whispered. "Now it's real."
A company wasn't a purchase.
It was a promise.
To employees.
To clients.
To himself.
The System's Final Message of the Chapter
As he stood to leave—
The blue panel appeared one last time.
V-TECH INDUSTRIES: REGISTERED
LEGAL SHIELD: ACTIVE
WEALTH FLOW: STABILIZED
SYSTEM MESSAGE:
A name gives money direction.
Vikram smiled.
End of Chapter 15
The lazy engineer hadn't changed his nature.
He had simply built a machine around it.
And machines—
When designed right—
Could run the world while their creator stayed silent.
Tomorrow—
He would need people.
And leadership.
But tonight—
V-Tech Industries existed.
And with it—
So did Vikram Choudhary's future.