My Idle System

Christian realized that managing his income would now require more time and attention, and he also needed to handle his taxes more regularly from now on.

That was also when his sister saw his trading account and the staggering amount he had made, leaving her quite shocked by how his speed of earning money was not slowing down but actually accelerating.

Anyway, of course, it wasn't just the issue of taxes that Christian had to deal with when it came to his trading work. He was also facing the problem of the daily withdrawal limit from his trading account, which had been causing him some frustration as he couldn't access larger sums of money as quickly as he would have liked.

Because the amount of money he was making had already exceeded the daily withdrawal limit, leaving him unable to access his full earnings as quickly as he needed.

So, Christian solved this problem himself by creating more accounts across different platforms. But while he could have multiple accounts and the daily withdrawal limits varied, Christian still felt restricted by the limits.

So, while he solved the problem, Christian arrived at two conclusions through all of this.

The first was that trading wasn't a long-term solution for making an enormous amount of money.

It was fine for now, but once the amount of money he holds, grew past a certain point, it would become increasingly inefficient.

So, he realized that he needed to start some kind of company, which would help him manage his growing wealth more effectively.

Then, the second conclusion he arrived at involved his sister. With her having a lot of free time lately and growing increasingly bored, it reflected in her spending more time in his room.

He also noticed that something had changed after she stopped working. It was as if there had been an invisible barrier between them that had suddenly been removed. Before, she had always kept a little distance, but now that distance had vanished completely.

But as Christian had already gotten used to her presence, he didn't mind it as much anymore, at least for now! However, he feared it might become worse, so in the end, he asked her if she had any ideas for a business. He mentioned that he could provide her with the capital, and if she needed more than he currently had, he could gather additional funds as well.

But his sister refused, saying she had no ideas for a business at the moment.

She also mentioned that she was searching for something to occupy her time, something meaningful that could benefit both of them.

When would she find that? Christian didn't know, and he was just concerned that she might take too long to decide, leading to even more hours spent in his room as time passed.

Anyway, was that truly the reason for the shift in his sister's perception of him? Reflecting more carefully, he wasn't so sure anymore. However, recalling her comments about how quickly he might finish creating an AI, he finally responded.

"Sis, you know it can't be that fast. Like even though I'm unofficially the world's first genius, it's still a bit challenging to create an AI in just one day."

"You are the first genius in the world?"

Seeing her respond immediately with a tone filled with surprise, Christian couldn't help but chuckle. Then, with an equally puzzled tone, he asked back.

"Wait, you actually didn't know?"

"Ah, no. Actually, in my mind, my little brother has always been the most handsome and intelligent person in the world. I was just surprised you affirmed my thoughts."

Hearing her serious answer, Christian felt a little weird this time, as he had intended it as a joke and never expected her to take it so literally.

So, feeling a bit awkward, especially with his sister still clinging to him from behind and intently watching his work, Christian decided it was time for a short break.

Not wanting to linger in his room any longer, he headed to the living room, with his sister, of course, accompanying him.

Now sitting together on the sofa, his sister's preferred spot, Christian noticed the serious vibe she was still exuding. He thought it would have faded by now, but it hadn't changed.

He couldn't help but turn toward her, gesturing with his eyes for her to speak freely.
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And Annabelle, as if she had been waiting for that sign, started talking immediately.

"You know, lately you've been working a lot. Like, you're spending so much time at the computer, even after coming back from school and dealing with your exams. You're still working."

"If even the exams and everything else were such a piece of cake for you, why is it like this now?"

"You had even previously asked for advice about your work schedule."

"And from what I understood about your response at that time, you should have taken your time with it."

"Even with your driver's license, which you were initially dissatisfied about not being able to obtain immediately, you eventually relented and decided to take the exam after a week or so."

"Yet here we are, and you're still delaying it."

"So, did something happen to change your mind?"

Hearing his sister's question, Christian felt troubled and wasn't sure how to respond properly.

He couldn't say that it was because he wanted to uncover the whole truth about their parents' death or that his Program Hacking skill leveling was taking longer than he had anticipated.

As from what he had observed, he estimated that it would take nearly twenty days to progress through each level. This made the need for the AI even more crucial, as it would eventually assist him in his endeavors, helping to alleviate some of his burdens during his second attempt at the police database.

Furthermore, it would enhance the efficiency and success of his hacking, allowing for smoother results overall.

As for the driving license, he hadn't given it much thought since he always drove with his sister accompanying him. Right now, it was more of a change of pace for him, a way to get some fresh air away from his now suffocating room. Which he never expected to feel about this way, but he found himself reflecting on his work and the pressures that came with it.

Anyway, he enjoyed spending time driving aimlessly with his sister, just drifting without any particular destination. This relaxed approach helped him avoid feeling rushed, but perhaps he should really make time to get his driving license after all.

In the end, Christian didn't want to lie to his sister, but he also had no intention of revealing the truth. He decided to brush her off, steering the conversation away from any topics that might raise questions about his activities regarding this subject.

After all, aside from not wanting his sister to get involved in the illegal activities he was engaged in, he was also concerned about the dangers that accompanied such actions. He was also worried about how much she might know and how it could affect her emotionally.

Anyway, he couldn't be too careful in this kind of thing.

Annabelle, seemingly noticing her brother's discomfort with the question, decided to ask another one before Christian could respond.

"Okay, this one is all right."

"But what about the other thing? You seemingly cut your hair and bought all these clothes, yet you didn't even go out."

"Of course, aside from when you go out with me lately, whether it's just for driving or other things, or to school for your exams."

"Actually, I didn't want to interfere at first, but seeing you now, it seems your relationship with that girl isn't going smoothly or is far from alright."

While she also thought to herself.

'I was actually still waiting for you to introduce her. So, what are you going to do about betraying my expectations?'

'So, she finally can't hold back anymore?'

Hearing his sister, Christian couldn't help but think inside before finally asking back.

"Sis, when did I ever say there was a girl? That she was actually the reason?"

Hearing her brother's counterargument, Annabelle felt her mind go blank for a moment. He was right; he had never actually mentioned a girl. But what about the meaning behind all the things he was doing?

Did he really have a sudden change of heart and did all of that for no reason?

Impossible!

While Annabelle was reflecting on everything that had happened recently, Christian also felt a twinge of guilt. He had longed for something to happen with Eva, but unfortunately, he hadn't even spoken to her yet, and he lacked the time to follow through with his plans regarding her.

As for telling his sister about Eva and how it was all one-sided, that was out of the question. Not only did he feel it would hurt his pride, but he also needed to have at least some hope of something developing before he could share that information with her.

So, what can he do? Or like, tell her?