Chapter 001: The Super Thigh in Need of Money
The noise was very loud, causing Luo Yong to have a bit of a headache
Although he did not come from a family of great nobility or immense wealth, his family background was still considered moderate. His father, Joseph, was a skilled shoemaker, known for crafting shoes that were aesthetically pleasing, comfortable to wear, and durable, earning a good reputation in the neighborhood
But isn't this a great opportunity? As long as one holds onto this strong support, the days ahead are full of promise
In the past, the two of them used to go to school together every day
Neighbor Bill Rockefeller has three sons and two daughters (in fact, there are three, but one of them passed away at the age of two). Their eldest son is named John, the second son is named William, and the third son is named Frank; the eldest daughter is named Lucy, and the second daughter is named Mary
However, this is not the aspect that satisfies Luo Yong the most; this standard of living, in any case, cannot be compared to the standard of living that Luo Yong originally had.
It can be said that Luo Yong's luck is relatively good among the travelers
After spending a few days, Luo Yong understood that he had now traveled back to the year 1855 in America, becoming an eleven-year-old boy named Scott McDonald.
The stretcher is here ... ... Be careful, John, come help me lift his head ... ... Be careful, don't use too much force ... ... Carl, lift his hips, don't lift from the waist, lift from the hips! You idiot, don't you even know where the hips are? ... ... Be gentle! Doing it this way will cause him to get injured again
I have woken up, I have woken up
"Shigoji, you should go to school today!" As he spoke, John helped Shigoji pick up his backpack, and the two of them walked out together. "My mom asked me to take good care of you on the way; she always worries that my dad is not very reliable... Well, let's not talk about that... I heard that you have forgotten quite a few things. Do you still remember what you learned at school?"
As the youngest son, Scott is the most beloved child in the family, cherished by both his father Joseph and his mother Laura, as well as by his older brother Carol, who has already begun assisting their father in making shoes
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Although it is well known that this adolescent before him will become the wealthiest individual in American history, and although it is understood that he will drop out of high school this year to attend a business school to study accounting, subsequently embarking on a path to create a legend, the feeling for Schott is still quite strange
How? John Rockefeller looked at Scogin's eyes with great anticipation
Bill was indeed knowledgeable. In the following days, when various strange phenomena appeared with regard to Schogger, such as suddenly not recognizing people and having an unusually peculiar accent, Joseph sent someone to find a clergyman to see if there was anything unclean at play, while also consulting his neighbor Bill.
After Bill revived Scott, Scott's father, Joseph, sincerely apologized to Bill in front of everyone
"Stark, can you hear my voice?"
Damn, this interest rate is significantly higher than the bank's! He is just taking advantage of the fact that I cannot borrow money from the bank
Hmm... Scott, there is something I wonder if you still remember?" John Rockefeller suddenly said
Unfortunately, yes, very unfortunately
He strained to open his eyes, and saw a large group of Europeans forming a circle around him, each of them stretching their necks long.
This statement was also endorsed by Pastor Stephen, who arrived shortly thereafter. Therefore, Joseph and his wife Laura felt reassured. On one hand, they held great admiration for Bill, while on the other hand, they became accustomed to the various eccentricities of Roy, at most muttering, "Poor Scott, I hope he can mhetushu .com com recover soon"
The road to school is quite long, and it takes about half an hour to walk there. The two of them chatted as they walked.
Scotch is four years younger than John Rockefeller, but due to better family circumstances, Scotch began his education at a slightly younger age than John.
After having breakfast, John Rockefeller from the neighbor's house came to call him
Once every other week, the family can still have meat to eat.
Seeing a sixteen-year-old brat claiming that he has suddenly grown up feels quite strange
You are aware that our family's situation is not particularly good
In any case, each one comes "bringing your dowry, bringing your sister, riding on that cloud boat"
Luo Yong had been lying in bed for several days. During this time, he worked diligently to understand one thing: he had unfortunately become a member of the time-traveling army.
"I seem to know a little. " Skogger furrowed his brow, as if deep in thought, "I seem to remember that the tuition for such schools is not cheap, John, do you have that much money?"
At this time, the Rockefeller family has not yet become prosperous; the future wealthiest man in America, the oil magnate John D. Rockefeller, is still diligently attending high school.
The sunlight was too intense. Luo Yong had just opened his eyes a crack when he had to close them again. At the same time, he wanted to raise his hand to shield himself from the excessively strong sunlight
He himself became the first individual in American history to have personal assets exceeding 1 billion dollars, and by the time of his death, his personal wealth reached 1.4 billion dollars
I knew it, you forgot
One day, a certain loser woke up to find himself eloquent and proficient in music, currently in a square with an ancient zither in front of him. Inspired, he played a piece with fluid grace, astonishing the entire audience. Just as the performance reached its peak, a military general asked, 'Is the Guangling Melody finished?' Such unfortunate occurrences, truly, being transported to an era with extremely underdeveloped productive forces and where communication is hindered by the changes in language over time, when you think about it, is not much different from being thrown directly into regions like the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Rwanda in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The ratio of this amount of money to the GDP of the United States, which had already become the world's largest economy at that time, reached 1:65. Based on the total GDP of the United States in 2013, which was 16.56 trillion USD, his personal wealth would be approximately 255 billion USD
It is precisely that one does not encounter situations such as "A certain infatuated woman wakes up to find herself transformed into a stunning beauty, proficient in poetry, songs, and all forms of art. Just as she intends to stage a splendid tale of the harem, someone suddenly urges her, saying: 'Why aren't you hurrying out to toast General Wang?'
I forgot some things, but I remember most of them
After resting at home for two days and confirming that there were no issues, Scott is finally going to school
It is about this matter, which requires 40 dollars. My father agreed to lend me 40 dollars, but he asked for a 15 percent interest.
Moreover, Luo Yong can now confidently assert that this Rockefeller is indeed the one destined to become a legend
Many people believe that time travel is a low-risk, high-reward endeavor
Even if you don't remember, it's fine to learn it again
After spending two days running around, Luo Yong—Shigaozhi finally became convinced that he had indeed traveled to 19th century America
Oh God! Oh Jesus!
This is akin to stock trading or gambling on stones; what everyone hears are the stories of "successful individuals," but who cares about those unfortunate souls who jump off buildings? Moreover, the dangers of time travel are actually far greater than those of stock trading or gambling on stones.
My father has always been somewhat unreliable. Although he performed well this time when he saved you, he... In any case, as the eldest son, I must take on the responsibility of supporting the family as soon as possible
A few days ago, "I" fell from a tree while trying to get a bird's nest and passed out from the fall. Fortunately, the neighbor, Bill Rockefeller, who is said to be skilled in medicine (though some say he is just a fraud selling "special medicine for cancer"), happened to be at home and managed to rescue him.
Thanks to Joseph's craftsmanship, the family's life is relatively good
Hey, Bill, I really can't believe that you actually woke him up! God bless, you finally...
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However, the facts may not necessarily be so
Isn't this the Rockefeller family, which would later become world-renowned? According to history, John D. Rockefeller would become the king of oil, and at its peak, the Standard Oil Company he founded controlled over 80% of the oil in the United States and more than half of the oil in the world
I would like to know if you could ask your family to lend me some money, just a portion will suffice. Once I start working, I can repay you with interest at the bank rate, no, even slightly higher than the bank rate, at an interest rate of 11 percent.
It is said that it is even better than the home of our neighbor Bill
John D. Rockefeller shook his head and then said, "I do not intend to continue my studies in high school; I plan to attend a business school in the city to learn accounting, as I believe this will be more practical for me
At this moment, the midday sun shone through the gap among the circle of heads, illuminating Luo Yong's face
When Luo Yong diligently opened his eyes, he heard a large group of people around him chattering in English about something.
It is merely that John is one grade higher than George
What is the matter?" asked Scott.
Bill reassured Joseph, telling him that anyone who has suffered a head injury often exhibits similar symptoms, and there is nothing unusual about it
He has truly awakened! My goodness, his eyes are moving!
What truly satisfies Luo Yong is his neighbor, Xin Rockefeller
A week later, Scott McDonald was finally able to get out of bed and go outside
However, he was unable to raise his hand; on the contrary, this action caused him to feel dizzy, and he nearly fainted again
I feel an immense sense of shame for having previously believed the rumors, thinking that Bill is an unscrupulous con artist, and for having slandered his reputation in front of others more than once.
John Rockefeller suddenly stopped, staring at Scrooge up and down for a long time, then said: "Strange, could it be that a fall can truly transform a person into someone entirely different? You seem much more composed than before, and, hmm, also more confident! It's as if you've suddenly grown up."
Want beautiful women? Then, with a mere tremor of the tiger's body, a whole host of exquisite beauties will immediately come flocking, ranging from lolis to mature women, from innocent girls to sophisticated wives, everything is available, all coming to you.
I believe that as long as one is willing to work hard, there is no reason to fail in learning. In the view of Scott, who was an engineer in his previous life, the subjects taught in American high schools during the 19th century should not be difficult to handle
Look, which poor loser, after traveling through time, does not immediately receive a protagonist template, leading to a continuous stream of good fortune? When it comes to practicing skills, an old man appears, holding some divine ultimate technique, bowing his head and begging you to learn it. His attitude is a thousand times more submissive than that of the teachers in this world who plead with you to study hard; if you find it tiring and do not want to practice diligently, it does not matter, the old man will plead with you, begging you to allow him to bestow upon you all his hundreds or thousands of years of cultivation.
Luo Yong felt himself being carefully lifted by several people, and it was only at this moment that he realized his entire body was in pain
This 1.4 billion dollars is not the meaningless 1.4 billion dollars of the twenty-first century
Certainly, Schogt's parents are immensely grateful to Bill now
As a result, the two individuals are now studying at the same secondary school.