Burning Money

"Jack, it's been days, why hasn't that Ghost contacted us? Isn't he omnipotent online?" Jerry had been agitated these past few days. The money was in the car, and the car was parked in the airport garage.

He was skeptical about whether Ghost could be trusted, complaining incessantly these past few days. Since they had the money, why hadn't they just left with it? The other party might not dare report them, and even if they did, Ghost might not be able to escape. Jerry had developed some twisted thoughts.

"Jerry, you've seen Ghost's abilities. Don't worry, he'll contact us. Making money isn't that easy, or we wouldn't be on the verge of bankruptcy. We just have to wait. I'm anxious too. Jennifer's school starts soon, and I need to get back quickly," Jack said patiently. He was also anxious, but at this moment, as the leader of their small team, he needed to remain calm.

Roy remained silent beside them. His wife's illness was nearing the point where medication would run out. He also hoped to take the money back as soon as possible to go to a major hospital and cure his wife's illness completely. However, Jack and Jerry had this conversation several times a day, and he didn't want to cause Jack any more trouble.

The Cayman Islands were a nice place, but they had no leisure to sightsee. They spent their days in a rented office, and their nights huddled in the hotel, their phones never leaving their hands, waiting for contact from the Ghost.

"Dili dili..." Jack's phone finally rang. The three of them were stunned. Jack quickly answered, his voice a little rushed, "Hello?"

"Jack, have you been anxious these past few days?" Jack breathed a sigh of relief. It was Mr. Ghost's voice. After days of anxious waiting, he had finally called.

"Yes, we've been extremely anxious. I don't know..." Jack didn't finish the question, but his meaning was clear.

"Haven't you been monitoring the investment company's financial accounts?" Mo Fei asked speechlessly.

"We really haven't..." Jack replied awkwardly. He just remembered that Mr. Ghost was using their registered company's account.

"Alright, I can understand your feelings. You can buy your plane tickets back now. Also, check your company's accounts. By the way, the name Ghost Investment Company is quite unusual," Mo Fei said and hung up the phone.

Jack put down his phone. Jerry and Roy stared at him with wide eyes. Jack smiled, "We can go home now, but we need to go to the company first!" With that, he grabbed his jacket and rushed out of the hotel room. The other two were confused but followed him.

The three entered the company. Jack turned on the computer and then proceeded to check the company's accounts. The amount clearly showed 4.8 million US dollars. He counted the zeros three times. "We did it!" Jack jumped up.

Roy and Jerry squeezed in front of the computer, their fingers constantly tapping, afraid of miscounting a single zero. They then shouted and danced with joy.

"Alright guys, book your tickets now. We can go home. However, someone needs to manage things here. I don't want to close this company. What do you think?" Jack voiced his thoughts.

"You decide. Count me in for anything," Roy was still overjoyed, and Jack was better than him, so he decided to follow Jack's lead.

Jerry thought for a moment, "Okay, we can't just shut it down. We still need to cover our tracks, right?"

"No, Jerry, we need to start a business, understand? I don't want to work for others anymore. It's impossible for me to work for someone else ever again. I want to be my own boss. I won't let my employees go bankrupt. I only hope something like this happens once in my life, and this time it's in the past," Jack said with a serious expression.

Working diligently for over twenty years only to end up with nothing was a deeply sorrowful feeling. Jack didn't want to experience it again. Now that they had money, why not start their own business?

"But what will we do?" Jerry was hesitant, after all, the three of them were just workers in the past.

"We'll discuss that when we get back. Right now, I just want to go home." Jack actually had an idea: to bring Ghost in to start a company together, but the other party might not agree. So, he hoped to contact Ghost after returning and discuss it further if there was an opportunity.

The three of them hurriedly booked their plane tickets. The earliest flight was late at night, but they couldn't wait any longer. They booked their tickets and then hired someone. There were many such employees in the Cayman Islands; they specialized in helping registered companies look after their premises. After all, most companies came here for tax evasion, not for genuine investment, so hiring a caretaker was sufficient.

The next morning, they returned to the United States, but their hearts were somewhat uneasy, fearing that the car might be surrounded by police. They cautiously approached the car and, after observing the surroundings, got in. Jack drove directly away from the airport, and the three of them felt their hearts relax. There was still over 4 million US dollars in the trunk. Just thinking about it made them happy.

"Dili dili..." Not long after Jack drove onto the highway, his phone rang again. "Mr. Ghost?"

"It's me. Get off the highway ahead and find a desolate place," Mo Fei said on the phone.

"Okay, but I have something I'd like to discuss with you. I wonder if we could talk later?" Jack asked cautiously.

Mo Fei was silent for a moment, then said, "Yes, find a place first. I'll call you again in half an hour." Mo Fei hung up. Jack continued driving, then exited the highway and turned onto a small side road.

Jerry and Roy didn't know what was happening. "What's wrong, Jack?"

"I'm not sure, but Mr. Ghost wants us to find a rather desolate place," Jack said casually.

"You trust him too much. What if he has people ambushing us nearby?" Jerry suddenly panicked.

"Jerry, does Ghost need to do that?" Jack glanced at him. Jerry thought blankly for a moment, then calmed down.

"Dili dili..." Half an hour later, Jack's car was parked in a clearing in a small grove of trees. There was no sign of anyone around. The three of them were still observing the surroundings.

"Mr. Ghost, is there something you need?"

"How is your location? Are there any people around?" Mo Fei asked.

"No, the three of us have checked the vicinity!"

"Very well, now take out the money. You can keep some, but not too much. Burn the rest!" Mo Fei said directly.

"What? Burn it?" Jack exclaimed. That was over 4 million US dollars. Burn it?