The Invincible Arthur Gardner novel Chapter 33

Arthur was accustomed to running in the morning; more specifically, he was forced to run since his home and workplace were too far apart, and he often lacked the money to take public transportation, so he had no choice but to travel on foot.

That habit proved difficult to break for him, even though he had completely transformed into a wealthy person. Despite it being winter, he still continued with his regular routine, and due to his improved physical condition, he felt that running in the morning was effortless. It doesn't make him sweat a bit.

Arthur currently resides in the bustling city center, where a plethora of malls and luxury shops line the streets. Recalling he lacked the tech gadgets he was sporting, Arthur decided to stop at a celebrated gadget product store that sells a vast selection of gadgets, ranging from smartphones and laptops to smartwatches and earphones. "Let's check it out," he said.

Arthur stepped into the store, eliciting suspicious gazes from the onlookers. He surveyed the array of smartphones spread across the desk, a wide selection of the latest models and features, and the realization dawned on him that he could purchase anything he desired. "Perhaps I ought to acquire every item there is?" he muttered to himself.

"Hey, look," the saleswoman said to her friend, gesturing towards Arthur as he stepped into the shop, "there's a handsome man."

Her colleague replied, "He's just a guy who went out for a morning jog and happened to take a look at the goods in this shop; he doesn't really intend to purchase anything, so just ignore him."

Another one observed, "He's checking out the priciest items here; it's probably just a show of bravado, trying to make it look like he can afford something, but I think it's likely he'll leave without buying anything."

"Sure, sure, I agree; it's still early, so just let him have a look and don't mind him," the other said.

Arthur glanced over at the salesmen who were gathered to one side, wondering why they were just standing there and not offering their assistance. "Do I need to call them over?" he asked, his curiosity piqued as he wondered about the various products on display in the store. He was looking for some help in selecting a suitable new smartphone or even a smartwatch that he could use for activities and sports.

"Hey, look!" one person exclaimed, "He's checking us out. Should we offer to help him?"

"Nah, just ignore him," the other replied dismissively. "He's ogling a limited edition phone that's priced at an astonishing ten grand. Do you think he'll actually buy it?"

"No chance," the other scoffed. "He's just daydreaming. There's no way he could ever afford it."

"Sure, if you're keen on wasting your time on customers who don't stand a chance of buying, then be my guest," the first person said sarcastically.

"Yeah, I mean, someone who can afford that kind of item wouldn't come here wearing nothing but running clothes," the second person added.

Even though the salesmen were speaking in hushed tones from afar, Arthur, with his enhanced hearing, was able to make out their conversation, particularly when they were in a confined space.

Arthur approached them with determined steps and asked, "Could you help me choose the most expensive items from all these gadgets? I would like to get every limited edition one if possible."

"Sir, excuse me?" The salesman sounded surprised by Arthur's words, and he was instantly annoyed that the man in front of him appeared to be mocking his temper. "Are you serious? You want to purchase all the limited edition items in this store that cost at least 10 thousand dollars?"