Found out my stingy dad who drives a rusty 2002 sedan and refuses to pay for Netflix actually owns 4 commercial shoplots in prime town areas and millions in fixed deposits. We grew up eating budget canned sardines.
Money is a tool to make life easier, not a high score to take to the grave.
Classic Chinese Uncle behavior. The richer they are, the more they look like they are on their way to fix a clogged toilet.
Faded pagoda singlet, yellowing short pants, Bata flip-flops, carrying RM80,000 cash in an old newspaper bag to buy gold.
Don't forget the giant bundle of 50 keys hooked onto their belt loop.
Jingling with the power of unannounced generational wealth.
I respect living below your means, but raising your kids with malnutrition anxiety while hoarding millions is just toxic hoarding.