Filed to story: Disdained Son-in-Law, Destined Riches >>
Back in their block, Joe parked the car downstairs.
Just when they got out of the car, they bumped into Claire’s parents walking back from outside.
Elaine, Claire’s mother, shrieked when she saw them, “Claire, where did the BMW come from?”
Jacob, Claire’s father, had sparkles in his eyes when he saw the car!
“Wow! BMW! Claire, it’s this your new car? You’re quite a big spender huh!”
Claire hurriedly clarified, “Mom, Dad, I didn’t buy the car, it’s Joe’s.”
“Joe?” Jacob frowned, curious. He turned to Joe and asked, “Where did you get the money to buy this car? You used Claire’s money, didn’t you?”
Joe waved his hands frantically. “No, Dad, I bought this with my private stash…”
Elaine pulled Jacob and circled the car to take a better look, and then pouted, “Huh! You’re staying under our roof and we pay for your food, but you don’t even know to flatter us when you have the money to buy a BMW! You ungrateful bastard!”
Claire hurriedly said, “Mom, don’t say that about Joe…”
There was a hint of jealousy in Jacob’s tone as he said, “Huh, he even bought a 520, does he think he deserves such a good car? I think the 3 Series is enough for him to show off!”
Elaine said coldly, “I’m telling you, your dad doesn’t even own a car yet! At his age, you’d better let him enjoy life more. Otherwise, it will be too late!”
Then, she added with a demanding tone, “Why don’t we do this? Give the car to your dad as a gift and let him use it!”
Claire looked at Joe as she pursed her lips and asked, “Joe, what do you think?”
In Joe’s thought, he didn’t mind the idea but the car was not a 520, it was a 760!
Frankly speaking, he thought BMW 760 was a waste for his father-in-law as he was a henpecked husband and was not on the favored side of Lady Wilson too…
As he thought of this, he quickly came up with a flattering excuse. “Hmm, Dad, this is a BMW 520, the cheapest model of the 5 Series that they’ve named the beggar version of the Series. I’m afraid that people might tease you when they see you drive it.”
Elaine frowned in displeasure. “Why? You don’t want to give it to us, do you?”
Joe waved his hands hurriedly. “Oh, no, no! I don’t mean that! It’s just that I can’t let you drive such a cheap model. What about this? Let Claire use this car and I’ll buy you a 530. It’s one class higher than 520 and it’ll boost your reputation more, don’t you think?”
Elaine frowned again, curious this time. “You still have money to buy 530?”
“Yes, I still have some money in hand since I only made a down payment for this car. Don’t worry, I’ll bring you to the showroom for car shopping tomorrow morning!”
Wide and radiant smiles were plastered on the in-laws’ faces when Joe said that he would buy a better car for them tomorrow.
What Jacob didn’t realize was that he had just missed out on the top-spec 760.
Claire was a little worried. After returning to their room and washing up, she quietly asked, “Do you really still have the money to buy a new car? I have some secret stash here, take it tomorrow!”
Joe waved his hands quickly. “No, I don’t need your money. I still have some, it’s enough.”
Claire mumbled apologetically, “I’m so sorry, I didn’t know my dad and mom would be like this…”
“What are you talking about? Your parents are my parents too. We are a family, I’m glad to be able to shower them with gifts once in a while.”
Joe lay on his tiny bed on the floor and said with a gentle smile, “Don’t worry, I’ll go and get a new car for dad tomorrow morning!”
Claire smiled warmly. “Thank you, Joe!”
Joe chuckled. “The pleasure is mine, my dear!”
Claire suddenly blushed when she asked, “Will you be cold at night if you sleep on the floor?”
Joe blurted without a second thought, “No, it’s not cold at all. Don’t worry, I’m alright!”
Claire smacked her lips in annoyance. “Then go ahead and sleep! Dumdum!”
She finally had the urge to ask him to sleep in the bed, but the dumdum didn’t take her cue…
Suddenly, Joe realized that he seemed to have accidentally missed her point…
So he frantically uttered, “Uh, dear, it’s so cold, I’m shivering now!”
Claire huffed in irritation, “If it’s cold, add a quilt!”
“Sigh…”
Joe felt extremely regretful and depressed.
After a short while, he tried again, “My dear, I think it’s getting colder now, I’m so cold!”
Claire kicked off a quilt to the floor and said angrily, “How cold can it be in the summer night? If you’re still cold, I’ll get a jacket for you!”
Joe was so disappointed at himself and cursed himself quietly. It seemed that his wife would not let him go to bed tonight!
The next morning, Claire got ready to go to work early in the morning.
Joe made breakfast for her. He passed the car keys to her and said, “Drive to the office today.”
Claire was a little uncertain. “It’s your car. Can I use it?”
“Why not? You’re my wife. Besides, I bought the car for you and not for myself.”
Claire nodded gently and said as she took the keys from him. “Thank you!”
Jacob was very envious as he watched their interaction and said, “Joe, you do remember buying me a car today, don’t you?”
“Of course!” Joe blurted quickly. “I’ll go and buy it right away. Just wait for me to drive the brand new car home!”
Jacob was grinning from ear to ear. “Then I’ll wait at home! BMW 530, you promised it yourself, don’t get the wrong car!”
Joe chuckled in amusement and said with a nod, “Dad, don’t worry, I’ll buy you a BMW 530 today!”
He went downstairs with his wife. He opened the trunk of the BMW 760 and took his little electric scooter out.
Claire drove the car to work while Joe rode his little e-bike and went to the BMW showroom again.
He passed by the Audi showroom as he was approaching his destination.