Charlie nodded as he said, "About twenty to thirty thousand dollars."
"Oh! My son-in-law, you are really too generous! You even bought me such an expensive scarf! I can already buy a mink coat with twenty to thirty thousand dollars!" 5
After that, Elaine opened the other gift box before she exclaimed, "Oh! This is a classic Hermes belt for women! My good son-in-law, I've loved this belt for several years but I've been feeling very reluctant to buy it. I really didn’t expect you to fulfil my dreams for me... 4
Jacob, who was standing aside, felt a little envious and jealous. He could not help but ask, "My good son-i n-law, didn't you prepare any gifts for your dad then?" 4
Charlie smiled as he said, "Of course, I did! I prepared a few gifts for you."
As he spoke, Charlie handed two Hermes gift boxes over to Jacob.
Slapping his thighs in joy, Jacob said excitedly, "Oh! You prepared gifts for me too! You are really my good son-in-law!"
As soon as his voice fell, Jacob pranced forward and took over the gift boxes from Charlie’s hands.
He opened the first gift box and saw a men's belt. The belt buckle had a golden "H" letter, shining brilliantly under the sun.
Jacob clapped his hands happily as he said, "Oh! This Hermes belt is the same as chairman Mr. Bill Gates'! His belt was really popular all over the country back i n the days!" 7
Charlie nodded and said smiling, "This belt is already the standard for successful men now." 6
Jacob sighed as he said, "Oh, I can also be considered a successful person now. I am living in a villa at Thompson First, driving a BMW 5 Series, and wearing a Hermes belt too. In future, I will also match it with a chunky gold chain and a gold watch. That way, I will look as rich and powerful as those from the upper-class society then!" s
Claire said helplessly, "Dad, do you still see any middle -aged or older people wearing chunky gold chains and swaggering through the streets now? That has already become the standard for the younger people and working adults nowadays."
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