Modern Traveler

I replied to each of the messages. After that, I clicked on the last message, which was from Sali. She said that if I were awake, I should call her. I clicked her contact and dialed her phone number.

"Hello, boss."

"Morning, Sali. Are you in Korea now?" I asked her.

"Yes, boss, but I forgot your location last night. When we landed, I didn't want to disturb you so we booked a room at the ********* hotel."

"Oh, okay. Did Jack contact you last night?"

"Yes, sir. We brought two boxes full of jewelry, but we need to declare them and pay taxes. We'll have to pay $10 million for each box, sir."

"Okay, go ahead and pay it. You and the others should move into my hotel, the InterContinental: Grand Seoul Parnas. Book rooms for yourselves, the steward, and the pilot, okay? We'll talk tomorrow; you all should rest."

"Copy that, boss." I turned off the call, took a shower, and had breakfast before calling Kyo.

"Kyo, where should we meet?"

"I'll pick you up, Neo. You don't have a car here, right? Let's go together to my mother's house," she said.

"Okay. Call me when you're close so I can wait for you outside, okay? Drive safely."

"Okay, see you," Kyo said, and then she hung up.

"Wow, so many calls in two days," I remarked as I looked at my phone and saw my mother's number.

"Hello, Mom? Do you miss me already?"

"Shut it. I'm only contacting you because the higher-ups just called. They know about the kidnapping but decided not to pursue it. Many generals are panicking because President Trump has ordered an investigation into all generals. By the way, I'm not calling about that; the president wants to meet you. When will you be available?"

"Huh? So much is happening. Just give him my number and tell him he can call me."

"Hey, don't be arrogant, Neo. He's still the president."

"It's not like that. I'm just saying he should call me when he is not busy. I will arrive."

"Okay, okay. By the way, the charity is fully operational now. We are accepting applications."

"Oh, nice, Mom. By the way, George and the others will be coming back soon. Today is their last day here in Korea. As for me, I'm enjoying it here, so I won't be back yet."

"You only know how to have fun. Introduce us to your new girlfriend, okay? At least make them pregnant. I'm excited to have grandchildren!"

"You're so excited about that, Mom. Let them enjoy life before they have my child. Oh, by the way, the shop will open tomorrow morning in LA. Come visit it with Aunty and Uncle."

"Oh? Okay. I'll also help promote the store."

"Alright, Mom. Bye for now."

"Okay, see you soon. Bye."

While waiting for Kyo, I scrolled through my contacts and messaged Isaac to promote the store. I also called the girls and asked them to visit and upload pictures from the shop or to invite their friends. Soon, Kyo informed me that she was almost here.

As soon as Kyo let me know, I rushed downstairs so I wouldn't keep her waiting. It didn't take long for her to arrive. She honked her horn to signal me. I walked to the passenger seat and got in.

I kissed Kyo for a few seconds. "How was the meeting with Suzy's parents?" she asked.

"Not much. They are great people."

"That's good. Fasten your seatbelt, Neo."

"By the way, Kyo, what does your mother want? I bought watches for Suzy's family, but I don't know what to give yours."

"Anything. She's not a picky person. It's the thought that matters."

"I also got you a watch. I bought one for So-Hee last time and gave one to Suzy. Here, I'll put it on you." I retrieved the box from my inventory and opened it.

"This is a Patek watch. Suzy has the white one, and yours is blue. It looks amazing on you." I observed the watch on her wrist.

Suzy wasn't paying much attention because she was driving. She decided to pull over to look at the watch.

"Wow! It's really beautiful, Neo. Thank you!" Another kiss followed.

"Okay, let's go now," I said, and we began driving again.

*Ultron, is there any medicine that can make someone look and feel like they're in their 30s?*

*There are many options, Host, but from your description, the one you need is the Timeless Glow. When someone drinks it, their face will revert to their appearance at 30+, and they'll maintain physical capabilities typical for that age.*

*Buy me two of those, Ultron.*

*Purchasing Timeless Glow for 1,000 SP... Complete. 420,850 SP remaining.*

Soon we arrived at her parents' house "Neo let's go, this is my house. My mom and I live together" She led me to the living room where her mother is lo

"Ma, I'm home!" Kyo exclaimed.

"You're fast! I thought you'd pick up someone?" Her mom turned around to look at Kyo and saw Neo beside her.

"It's not just anyone, Mom. This is Neo, my boyfriend," Kyo said with a smile.

"You? He's way too young for you, Kyo. How did you manage to attract this handsome man?" her mom joked lightly.

"Hello, ma'am. I'm Neo, Kyo's boyfriend," I said, bowing my head as I introduced myself.

"Hello, Neo. Come here and sit."

After that, she asked me about what I do and where I came from. Once I told her that Kyo is not just my only girlfriend, she became serious and asked more about me. After learning that I had already met Suzy's family and that they agreed to our relationship, she also accepted me.

This was the first time she had seen her daughter truly happy again since her divorce six years ago. She was glad that Kyo had found happiness once more.

"Ah, ma'am, here's a gift for you," I said, pretending to reach into my pocket. I pulled out a vial filled with a green liquid and handed it to her.

"Call me mother. Since Kyo is your future wife, you'll be my son. It's better to practice now," she smiled at me. "And what is this, Neo?"

"This is a revolutionary medicine that isn't on the market yet. It's advanced to the point that once it is released, it will cause a sensation worldwide. This vial contains Timeless Glow; it will revert your physical appearance to your 30s and restore your strength to that of a 30-year-old person. There are no side effects, and it's already been proven effective."

Silence filled the living room. The two women couldn't help but be shocked by the implications of this medicine. If what I was saying was true, there would be incredible demand for it. After a moment of silence, Kyo was the first to recover because she understood the potential of what I was offering.

"Are you being serious, Neo? You shouldn't joke about something like this," her mother said, her tone serious.

"The medicine for cancer is already finished. It's just a matter of time before it's announced publicly. I provided it to Johnson & Johnson. They're just finishing up with Itzy to start promoting it. That's why this vial isn't on the market yet, but it will be soon," I explained.

"So that's the reason J&J picked up Itzy—because of you, Neo?" Kyo asked.

"Yeah. They agreed to work with me because I offered them the medicine at a lower cost," I replied.

"How much?" Kyo asked, clearly intrigued by the price.

"Hmm, the CEO mentioned they couldn't buy it because the price alone for that cure was in the tens of trillions of dollars. But I gave it to them for $500 billion. Twenty-five percent of that is to be donated to my charity."

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Shao