Chapter 447: I Want You to Masturbate for Me

Perhaps it was because he hadn't seen his wife in a long time, but Jason Gray seemed unusually excited, a stark contrast to his usual reticence over the phone. "Let me tell you, I've been hanging out with a big shot lately. He's a businessman from London, and he's incredibly generous. Last time, I just ran an errand for him, delivered some goods, and he gave me ten thousand dollars. Ten thousand dollars! It would take me months to earn that much back home."

Audrey Johnson listened to her husband's story, but instead of feeling excited, she felt uneasy. Was it really that easy to make money in the south, as her husband claimed? She thought he might be exaggerating, but the money he had sent her was real. Worried, she said, "Jason, making money is good, but you can't do anything illegal. You could end up in jail."

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Jason Gray replied nonchalantly, not taking Audrey Johnson's concerns seriously. He then asked, "How's work going for you? Any trouble at school?"

Thinking about the recent series of events—being blackmailed by Principal Oliver Jones, assaulted by a masked pervert, and almost raped by Quentin Rodriguez—Audrey Johnson felt a wave of sadness and wanted to cry out and confide in her husband. But she was afraid of worrying him, so she forced a smile and said, "I'm fine. Everything's going well. Oh, I recently got promoted to a mid-level position, so I get an extra five hundred dollars a month."

Audrey Johnson's current base salary was over eight thousand dollars, and with additional allowances and subsidies, she made about nine thousand dollars a month. The extra five hundred dollars was a significant increase. Teachers like Alissa Garcia, who also served as class advisors, received additional allowances, and since Oliver Jones became principal, he had increased many benefits for the teachers. End-of-year bonuses had also improved significantly, making teachers like Audrey Johnson middle to upper-middle class earners. With two vacations a year, some enterprising teachers even tutored students during breaks to earn extra money. While making a fortune was unlikely, living a comfortable life was certainly possible.

Seeing Audrey Johnson's somewhat excited expression, Jason Gray scoffed, "Look at you, getting all excited over five hundred dollars. Do you know how much our boss spends on a single meal? Five thousand! His watch costs over a hundred thousand, and even his socks are worth thousands. I'm not exaggerating. Never mind, you wouldn't understand. When you come here for summer vacation, I'll show you around. Staying at that school all the time is making you dull. I'm telling you, once you get out, you'll see that your hometown is nothing. It's just a bunch of frogs in a well. When I make it big and buy a big house, I'll bring you here, and you'll never have to go back to that hellhole."

As Jason Gray painted a grand picture of their future, Audrey Johnson frowned. Her husband had always valued money, but now it seemed like it was all he could talk about. Although the south was more developed and prosperous than their inland hometown, it was still his home. He had only been there a few months and already looked down on it. She feared that if he stayed longer, he might even start to look down on her.

Jason Gray rambled on for a while before noticing his wife wasn't saying much. "Why am I the only one talking? Why aren't you saying anything? Are you stunned by what I'm saying? Haha, when I first came here, I felt like an idiot. I couldn't understand anything or figure anything out. Now I realize it wasn't me who was dumb; it was the place I was in. Spending every day with a bunch of idiots makes you an idiot too. I'm not bragging, but in three years when I come back, at least the mayor will have to receive me. The deputy mayor won't cut it. Then you'll enjoy a good life with me."

Audrey Johnson felt even more uncomfortable. Her husband hadn't even made it big yet and was already becoming unrecognizable. If he ever became a billionaire, who would he still care about? She would just be a decoration in his life. But seeing his excited, slightly flushed face, she didn't know what to say. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Jason, your dad got sick last month. I took him to the county hospital. It's nothing serious, just his old condition acting up. The doctor said he needs to take his medicine regularly and rest. I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry. You should call him when you have time."

"Oh, it's fine. My big brother is there," Jason Gray replied, frowning slightly. Feeling he might have come off as indifferent, he added, "Tell you what, buy some supplements this weekend and visit him for me. Tell him I'm busy and can't come back right now, but I'll visit him soon."

Audrey Johnson sighed and agreed. Jason Gray's father lived in the village, and his mother had passed away a few years ago. Jason had an older brother who farmed in the village. Although Jason was the youngest, he didn't have a good relationship with his father, so he rarely visited him after getting married. It was Audrey Johnson who often called to check on him, fulfilling her duty as a daughter-in-law. Seeing Jason's indifferent attitude, Audrey Johnson knew she would have to sacrifice her rest time to visit her father-in-law.

After chatting for a while longer, Jason Gray ran out of things to brag about and fell silent. Just as Audrey Johnson was about to turn off the webcam, Jason Gray grinned and said, "Honey, you look really sexy tonight. Can you take off your clothes and let me have a good look?"