Making Millions With The Eyes Of God by Eric Gus

Many guests gave Douglas their gifts. With the painting in tow, Charlie walked towards Douglas and said, "Congratulations, buddy. This is a little gift from u s to celebrate your opening ceremony." Claire said with a smile, "Douglas, congratulations and best wishes on your grand opening. May your business be prosperous with many years to come!" 1

"Thank you, thank you!" Douglas said hurriedly. Then, he leaned to Charlie's ear and whispered with a mischievous smirk, "Hey, I see that you and our belle have a pretty close relationship, unlike what the rumors say! When do you plan to have a baby?" 2

Claire blushed timidly when she heard the whisper. Charlie answered, "Stop it. If we are pregnant, you'll be the first to know and I expect a gift from you!"

"Of course!" Douglas laughed and nodded. "I'll give the kid a big present!"

At this moment, an average-looking woman with heavy makeup came up to Douglas and asked, " Douglas, who are they?" 1

"This is my college buddy, Charlie! This is Claire, our class belle and also Charlie's wife."

After introducing them, Douglas introduced the woman next to him, "This is my fiancee, Lily Lewis."

"Oh? He is the deadbea..." 2

she cleared her throat and said with a smile, "Douglas talks about you all the time, both of you really are a match made in heaven!"

her remark and handed the painting t 0 Lily.

"Oh, you didn't have

hurriedly accepted the large gift box.

replied, "Go along with your business, we'll

said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Charlie, I have to greet the other friends

Lily quickly opened the gift box and found that there was a scroll in it. She frowned

She opened the scroll and sneered as she looked at it, "What the h*l 1 is this! Some old and rotten painting, I bet it's only worth one or two hundred dollars." 2 Douglas said in a stern voice, "You can't put a price on everything! It's

you, don't keep in touch with these kinds of friends! They have the nerve to give us such a sh*tty little drawing that's not even enough to cover their bills!" 1 Douglas's face darkened in irritation. "Lily, are you really that

growled indignantly, "Douglas Adams, how could you say that? I'm a snob? If I really am a snob, why would I

blinked awkwardly, somewhat speechless and

towards them at this moment. He seemed to be feeling much better after the car burning incident, his