[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-idle-tycoon-system":3,"chapter-idle-tycoon-system-idle-tycoon-system-chapter-48":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Idle Tycoon System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1828044,2431,"Chapter 48: Spoiling Ethan.","idle-tycoon-system-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>Noah headed downstairs as his cousin got changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked up to his aunty and uncle smith and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I go out with Ethan for a walk? Spend some time together, he wants some fresh air.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aunty nodded. \"Sure, sweetheart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle smith also nodded. \"Thank you, Noah. I appreciate it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah smiled warmly. \"Don’t worry about it uncle. Ethan is my little brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Ethan got dressed, Noah took an uber with him and headed to the mall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah watched his cousin’s face crumble as they approached the Bitten Banana store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flagship location gleamed with polished glass and chrome, displaying the latest smartphones like precious jewels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah’s plan was simple. He wanted to buy himself and Ethan the newest phones that just dropped and he wanted him to flex on his ex online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fate had different plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the store’s massive windows, Ethan suddenly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face went pale as marble, eyes fixed on something inside that made his breathing shallow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that her?\" Noah followed his cousin’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of teenagers clustered around the display models.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six girls, one boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy, was tall and confident, he had an expensive haircut, and he held court like a king among his subjects. And there, laughing at something he’d said, stood a petite brunette who kept glancing at him with obvious adoration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan’s voice came out strangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amy. And the infamous Jason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah studied the scene with predatory focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl, Amy, maintained careful distance from Jason in front of the group, but her body language screamed attraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way she angled toward him, the secret smiles, the casual touches disguised as friendly gestures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Playing innocent while cheating. Classic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, perfect. Let’s go in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noah, I can’t—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trust me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pushed through the glass doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The store’s ambient lighting cast everything in a premium glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jason spotted them first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile was razor-sharp, the expression of a predator who’d found new prey wandering into his territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yo, Ethan! What’s up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He approached with confidence, designer sneakers silent on polished floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a coincidence. I was hanging out with Amy...and the others together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coincidence my ass. You are clearly looking for trouble, little brat. But don’t worry, I read enough novels to handle third-rate villains like you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group followed Jason like satellites orbiting their sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amy’s eyes widened slightly when she saw Ethan after peaking across Jason’s back, surprise flickering across her face before being replaced by manufactured innocence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ethan! Hi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice carried forced brightness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t expect to see you here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I bet you didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan stood frozen, clearly fighting between flight and confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amy stepped closer, playing the role of devoted girlfriend with Oscar-worthy performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just telling everyone about that movie we watched last week—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan turned away from her mid-sentence, cutting her off. The dismissal was so complete, so unexpected, that Amy’s mouth hung open in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good man. Don’t give her any attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah had been observing from the side, but now stepped forward with perfect timing. His voice carried across the store with perfect projection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, which colour of the new Banana 16 Pro Max would you prefer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect was immediate and devastating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan’s eyes widened ever so slightly. Even he hadn’t expected this plot twist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl group erupted in barely contained whispers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you hear that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ethan is a Young Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he rich?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hook, line, and sinker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jason’s confident smile wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes darted between Noah and Ethan, recalculating social dynamics in real-time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amy stared at her supposed boyfriend like seeing him for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The casual dismissal suddenly took on new meaning—what if Ethan had been the one with money all along?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah continued his performance with professional-grade acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The platinum finish arrived this morning. Shall I have them prepare the full package? Including the new headphones?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Ethan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the girls whispered, loud enough for everyone to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like, actual Young Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question hung in the air like smoke from an explosion. Every eye in the group fixed on Ethan with laser intensity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan’s throat worked for a moment. Then, as if stepping into a role he’d always known, he straightened his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Order the full package for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah nodded with deference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, Young Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group’s collective intake of breath was audible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Jason’s confident mask slipped for a heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah raised his hand, and a sales assistant walked to them instantly, the kind of service that money trained people to expect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How may I help you today, sir?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two Banana 16 Pro Max units. Top spec. And...\" Noah paused theatrically, \"the Young Master mentioned wanting the new AirPods Max as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Go big or go home. I have enough money anyways. God blessed me, so I should bless the family around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant’s eyes lit up like Christmas morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Excellent choice! The platinum finish just arrived this morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amy pressed closer to the group, suddenly fascinated by every word. The other girls leaned in like spectators at a gladiator match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me calculate that for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant’s fingers danced across his tablet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three Banana 16 Pro Max at $1,199 each... that’s $3,597. The AirPods Max at $549... your total comes to $4,146.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There goes four thousand dollars. Thats 40 golden coins. Close to four iced teas sold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number hit the group like a physical blow. One girl actually gasped. Another’s phone slipped from suddenly nerveless fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jason’s face went through several colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four thousand dollars. He’d saved for two months just to buy his own phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People thought he was rich because of his Merc. But they were all too young to understand that his car despite looking new was quite old with a very high milage on it, hence why he got it for way cheaper than it was. It was also a relatively old model, but he added some screens to make it look new.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah pulled out his credit card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant accepted it with a nodd\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, sir.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The card reader beeped once. Twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Transaction Approved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Ethan’s jaw dropped. His cousin had just casually spent more money than most families saw in a month just to make him feel better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The card disappeared back into Noah’s wallet like it belonged there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It actually went through. Noah really has that kind of money now?Ethan thought, feeling guilty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amy’s face had gone completely white. Her eyes darted between Ethan and the receipt like she was watching her entire worldview crumble in real-time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy...\" one of the girls breathed. \"Ethan, you’re actually loaded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jason’s mouth opened and closed like a beached fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His merc suddenly seemed less impressive when facing someone who bought phones like groceries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assistant returned with three pristine boxes and a shopping bag worth more than some people’s rent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your business, Young Master. Please don’t hesitate to call if you need anything else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan accepted the items with newfound confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ethan,\" Amy’s voice cracked slightly. \"I had no idea your family was so... successful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There’s a lot you don’t know about me.\" Ethan’s voice carried steel now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group stared in stunned silence as the Young Master they’d never noticed prepared to leave. Noah’s performance had transformed their social hierarchy in minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes the best revenge is success. Especially when it’s this expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ethan wait!\" Amy said.\u003C\u002Fp>",1242,"2026-06-09T06:05:14.055Z",1,"novelbin.me","ffbd5edad485bad8585ed883d50a4a6bfc2aa1c32086d76d82a6c6e00e1673c3","idle-tycoon-system-chapter-49","idle-tycoon-system-chapter-47",438,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fidle-tycoon-system-cover.jpg"]