Charlie nodded and said, “If you don’t believe me, just wait and see.”“Good!” Coach Zavier sneered and replied, “Let’s see. I will wait here to see how Aurora loses this game!”After speaking, he walked straight to the audience seat, found an empty seat, and sat down. With his arms folded in front of his chest and looking on, he recognized Aurora in his heart. She would surely lose this game. Charlie ignored him and spoke to Aurora softly, “Don’t be nervous later. Just follow what I’ve said. I believe that you will be able to defeat this opponent.”Aurora nodded. With a pitiful look, she lamented, “Master Wade, Coach Zavier has left. I don’t have a coach anymore. If I win this game, I might need to fight a few more matches. Can you be my coach?” Without any hesitation, Charlie said, “No problem. From now on, I’m your coach.”Aurora became emotional, and she cheerfully exclaimed, “Great! During matches, I will call you Coach Wade!”Charlie laughed and said, “You can call me whatever
Coach Zavier looked on from the side. As he saw Aurora passively defending and being beaten continuously, he sneered.To him, Aurora’s tactic was simply the weakest of the weak.Since the opponent’s attack toward the lower body was swift and the upper body strength was inferior, she should’ve focused on striking the opponent's upper body just like how the opponent had fiercely attacked her lower body.This way, she could’ve found the breakthrough and reversed the situation in the blink of an eye.This was also a traditional thought among many coaches. However, this was also the main reason why many coaches couldn’t be top coaches, and even when they were players themselves, they couldn’t become top players.From Charlie’s point of view, whether it was a battle between two armies or two people, the best and most stable way was to take away the enemy’s trump card.Just like in a war, if the opponent’s ace master was defeated, the opponent’s strength would not only weaken, but the milita
At this time, he could not help but feel very regretful.Aurora was about to advance to the quarter-finals, but he had fallen out with her.This way, if she achieved better results in the match, it would not have anything to do with him anymore.At this time, Aurora changed her fighting style. She was no longer constantly defending herself and retreating, but she was now proactively launching a series of attacks on the opponent.Since the opponent’s right leg was injured, her performance was already greatly affected. Now that she was being chased and attacked by Aurora, every step she took would cause piercing pain in her right leg.Moreover, her right leg had already become a burden and could no longer keep up with the rest of her body now. This not only made it very difficult for her to defend herself and dodge Aurora’s attacks, but it was also very difficult for her to counter-attack.Aurora’s series of attacks hit her opponent’s body continuously.The Thai player who had b
With Aurora’s victory, this feisty young lady had officially entered the quarter-finals of the International University Combat and Fighting Championship.This was Aurora’s best score and performance in the International University Combat and Fighting Championship.When the championship had been held in Canada last year, Aurora had also specially traveled all the way there to compete in the championship. However, at that time, she had failed to qualify for the groups, and her final overall ranking was 30th.This time, Aurora had already achieved an unprecedented breakthrough.After the referee announced her victory, Aurora shook hands with the Thai player. After that, the two girls hugged each other briefly.Very soon, Aurora turned around and ran toward Charlie in a hurry. As soon as she came to Charlie, she happily jumped up into his embrace.“Master Wade, thank you so much!”Aurora wrapped her arms around his neck and continued hugging him like a baby koala. She was extremely
Adam gave her a thumbs up before he praised her, “Sister, you were really great during the last round! When I saw that you did not have the upper hand in the first two games, I thought that you were going to lose for sure!”Graham also smiled and said, “That’s right, Aurora. Your dad also broke out in cold sweat because of you just now!”Aurora replied shyly, “It’s all thanks to Master Wade’s reminder. Otherwise, I would have really lost the match…”As she spoke, Aurora embraced Charlie’s arm affectionately as she said, “Master Wade is also going to be my coach in the future!”“Ah?!” Graham was shocked when he heard that Master Wade had already become his daughter’s new coach. Although he was very excited, he asked with a nervous expression on his face, “How could you joke like that? Master Wade manages so many important things every day. How could he possibly have the time to get involved with this kind of child’s play with you? What if you cause any delay to Master Wade’s busines
In Aurora’s eyes, Charlie’s position was only second to her father, Graham.However, Coach Zavier did not know this.He simply felt that Charlie had managed to fool Aurora because of his blind luck. That was the reason why she believed and trusted in him.So, he snorted before he said disdainfully, “Aurora, don’t be fooled by this kind of young and inexperienced young man. This kind of person can only talk, but he has no real ability or capability at all. If you really allow him to become your coach, you will definitely not have any opportunity to win any of the subsequent matches in the future!”Aurora said with a little annoyance, “I forbid you to say that about Master Wade! Master Wade’s strength and power are beyond anything you can ever imagine! If it weren’t because of Master Wade’s reminder today, if I really listened to your tactical arrangements, I would have already lost the last match. It would have been completely impossible for me to advance to the quarter-finals now,
Graham replied coldly, “You are nothing more than a combat and fighting coach. Why are you talking so big? Although I, Graham Quinton, am not amongst the top and most influential families in Aurous Hill, I still have some abilities and power. I really do not believe that you will have the ability to block my daughter with just a single word!”“Graham Quinton?!” Hanson exclaimed and asked nervously, “You are Graham Quinton, the head of the Quinton family?!”Graham replied coldly, “Yes, that’s me. Why? Do you have any opinion about this matter?”“No, I wouldn’t dare to!” Hanson hurriedly replied. After that, he smiled as he said, “Mr. Quinton, I have really embarrassed myself in front of you. I did not expect you to be Aurora’s father. I have already been admiring your great name for the longest time. You were also the person who donated and sponsored the combat and fighting hall in the Aurous University of Finance and Economics…”Graham was already very disgusted with this man, so h
When Hanson punched Charlie, he was full of disdain for him.He had used his full energy in this punch. He also believed this punch could defeat Charlie in front of everyone.It had to be said that Hanson indeed had strength.After all, he was the national Sanda champion. Ordinary people were no match for him.His punch was fast and brutal. Even Aurora who had practised Sanda for many years did not react, not to mention Graham and Quinton.However, the speed at which Hanson was proud of was, in Charlie’s eyes, slow motion without threat. In fact, Hanson’s punch did not have much strength to him.Even if he had stood still and allowed him to punch, that punch would not hurt him one bit. Although the punches did not threaten him, Charlie still could not allow this loser to hit him.Thus, as Hanson’s punch was about to reach his face, Charlie suddenly raised his fist, met Hanson’s fist, and broke it. Charlie’s punch was as fast as a cannonball out of the chamber and Hanson co
In Treasure Measure, even Billy was having a hard time understanding what was going on.Before he came, Zachary made it very clear that he was here to dupe Raymond Cole, and he had come.As such, his job was now to claim that this bronze sculpture which was made in the last century was actually from the Renaissance era and then sell it to Raymond at a cutthroat price.But now, Raymond himself was saying that it was medieval? What was that supposed to mean?Even as he was left confused, he blurted out, "Sir, if you say it's from medieval times… then how much is it worth?"Raymond thought about it and said, "It's quite an unpopular item, but it's not to say that no one would buy it or that no one likes it. The main issue is that there were plenty of wars at that time, and most bronze would be used for weapons. Copper production would be low with rationing as well, so bronze tools were naturally rare for civilians.""Gilding is common for better quality items, and from the northern
Zachary couldn't help pointing at the screen and snapping, "Fucking loser! The more you feel pressed, the less you should be nervous! What are you thinking?! You're falling right under that bastard's trap!"Jacob was frustrated too, growling through his teeth, "Shit! I didn't think that bastard was a sly old fox. Fucking hell!"He then sighed, shaking his head. "Forget it, Zachary—I'm going home to pack my shit, and I'll depart for Dubai first thing tomorrow. Just handle that bronze sculpture for me and wire the money over."As he was about to get off, Zachary sighed in exasperation and apologetically said, "Sorry, Mr. Wilson… but it's fine! Even if this plan screwed up, just let me cook up another plan to destroy Raymond Cole!"Jacob ignored him as he strode out of the car, but that was when Raymond spoke audibly from Zachary's phone, "You can calm down. I'm not accusing you of lying to me. I just think that it's not Renaissance… Rather, it's medieval.""E-Early medieval…?" Billy
In Treasure Measure, Raymond unwrapped the red cloth around the bronze sculpture in front of Billy and the camera.There was a brief flash of surprise on his face, and it was soon gone.Still, he picked up the bronze sculpture, fiddling with it as he asked, "Do you know where it's from?""Yeah," Billy nodded. "A Renaissance-era sculpture. I think the base makes it obvious."Raymond looked up at him and asked in curiosity, "Are you sure about that?"Billy, presuming that Raymond had already noticed a catch, quickly said, "Well, the old man had an expert check it, and the expert said it was immediately obvious! To be honest, I want to sell it because the old man just passed away—gotta sell this baby before my brother goes for a garage sale."He had certainly added more details to the script, and Raymond nodded as he said nonchalantly, "But it doesn't look Renaissance to me. Sculptures from that era—be it the craftsmanship or the unique attributes? It's quite different from this one
In the antique trade, items that raised eyebrows would only be shown in the evenings—when various shops were about to close.That was certainly the case in Antique Street, as most items arriving in the evening were either freshly excavated, stolen, or forgery used to dupe unsuspecting victims.Even if Raymond had started his career abroad, he had learned every last unspoken rule during his earlier stint in Aurous Hill.Seeing the wariness on Billy's face and the way he was holding something in his arms, Raymond knew right away that what he carried wasn't legal.Still, the antique trade was no different here than it was abroad.Tomb raiding, forgery, or adding some touch-ups that increased the value of an item—everyone across the globe pretty much played the same tricks, and Raymond had his fair share of experience.Still, he did not let his wariness show, instead grinning, "Yes, of course. Come on in—let's talk inside!"And with that, he quickly led Billy inside.Meanwhile, bot
"Five hundred grand?"Mick chuckled. "Well, the sculpture looks Renaissance, and the craftsmanship as well as the material are all ideal. It would sell for up to two million in an auction, while established antique traders like us could offer up to a million. So, why the lowball?"Bill sighed. "I won't lie—it belonged to my old man, who just croaked this afternoon. But you see, he left a will stating that every antique in the house would be given to my brother… Since he's playing favorites, I thought I had to get something for myself.""That's why I quietly sneaked this baby out without anyone else knowing and am trying to sell it quickly to change my own circumstances. You don't have to tell me how many millions it's worth—I'm not that greedy. Give me five hundred grand, and it's yours."Mick shrugged as he shot back, "If it's as you say and your old man intended for your brother to have it, the fact that you sneaked it out here makes this theft. Do you think I'd buy stolen proper
It was half past six, and the skies were darkening when a figure hurried into Antique Street, heading straight toward the center—to Vintage Deluxe.Mick Crane, the manager, was holding the fort with some of his employees, and there were some guests window shopping there as well. As Mick asked the employees to assist the guests, he waited anxiously for Billy—Zachary's henchman.Nonetheless, a certain figure rushed inside within minutes, asking eagerly as he entered, "Is the manager in? Do you still buy antiques?""Yes, and yes!" Mick exclaimed as he approached Billy enthusiastically, asking, "May I ask what you're planning to sell?"Billy looked around before sneakily holding up a parcel wrapped in red cloth, carefully lifting a corner to reveal an edge so that Mick could see.Then, he promptly lowered the cloth again, whispering, "This is the good stuff. I'm just not sure if you have the money to buy it."Mick grinned. "What are you saying? If it's something Vintage Deluxe coul
Jacob chuckled. "Can't tell you right now. But I will once it's done.""Well, have you decided when we're going to Dubai?" Elaine quickly pressed.Jacob said, "I'd have to wait until tonight to see if this deal works, but we're leaving first thing tomorrow. I'll get the tickets first, and we will be staying at the Burj Al-Arab that I told you about. People are always saying how amazing it is on the internet every day, seeing how luxurious the seven-star hotel is, but I'll be the judge of that."Elaine was overjoyed to hear that. "That's amazing! And I was just thinking we can't go sooner! Go about your business, then. I'll pack our luggage right away."Jacob chuckled smugly. "Don't pack so much, though. Just stick to the necessities, since we can get the rest over there!""Alright!" Elaine exclaimed, beside herself in excitement. "Alright, you hurry up and get your thing done over there. I'll start packing now!"After hanging up, Elaine called Charlie, who was in Champs Elys Reso
As Zachary agreed to do a favor for Vintage Deluxe's Mick Crane in passing, he and Jacob agreed to meet up at 7pm at the car park by Antique Street.He first took Jacob back to the Calligraphy and Painting Association and called Billy, one of his boys whom he thought was smarter than the rest, giving him the gist of the plan and telling him to familiarize himself with the script.Then, he took the sculpture back to Heaven Springs and met up with Billy in office, telling Billy what to do in finer detail and making sure he committed everything to memory.Zachary's strength as a judge of character certainly proved itself—Billy had never done anything like this before, but he took to the plan like fish to water. He committed the script to memory soon enough, and he was flawless.Once he made sure that Billy was fine, Zachary called Mick.As soon as Mick answered, he immediately asked, "Hello, Mr. Evans. How is that thing we talked about going?"Zachary chuckled. All the arrangements
Zachary continued, "Why do you think casinos are always making a profit? It's exactly because no matter how unassuming a guest is the first time, they would be allowed to win a couple of hands, making a little profit.""And suddenly, they would think that they are the chosen one, destined to win against all odds and always come out triumphant! Once such radical, blind confidence hits them, every last bit of his money would be lost to the casino!""At that point, you can get anything from them—their house, their wife, their children… hell, they'd be willing to die if you'd just let them gamble again!"Turning toward Jacob with a grin, Zachary then asked, "So, with all the points I made and that sculpture you're holding… Do you still think Raymond wouldn't fall for it?"Jacob laughed out loud. "Oh, talk about a plan within a plan! No one would ever see it coming! Raymond Cole is so screwed!"Zachary smiled and nodded. "That's why there's no reason to rush—I'll arrange a man to get r