What if Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist were told in present day 2016? How would that change the events of the story?

If
's  were set in 2016, the middle of the book could stay the same for the
most part, but the beginning and ending could be changed. For example, Santiago would still be
from Spain; but instead of being a shepherd who owns a flock of sheep, he could be attending
college, supported by scholarships. He could also be the owner of a successful app for smart
phones which brings him a good, steady income. Instead of Santiago going to town to sell wool,
he could go to make a business deal for his app and to get a date with a businessman's daughter.
While there, he could still meet with the gypsy about his dream regarding his treasure at the
pyramids. He would have had the dream at his college apartment rather than the dilapidated
church, though. 

Melchizedek, then, would...