However, based on the ruddy complexion on Yule’s face, he did not look as though he was terminally ill either. Was there really some form of miraculous medication?At this moment, Yule continued speaking, “The second issue I would like to point out is that if everyone does not believe that I have already fully recovered, I will go to the Fairview Hospital immediately after the press conference. I will get a full-body CT scan, and I will make sure that I release the result of my medical checkup to the media and general public.”As soon as Yule said these words, no one doubted the fact that his illness had been completely healed anymore.This was because if he were to do a full-body CT scan, they would be able to discover any kind of tumor in his body. Even the smallest tumor or cancer in its early stages would be easily discovered as well.If Yule had not recovered fully, he would certainly be afraid to accept this kind of medical examination.At this time, everyone could not help
Almost immediately after Yule’s domineering remarks, the share prices, which were steadily rising shortly after the limit was opened, suddenly seemed to be rocketing and directly hitting the up limit.A large number of institutions and investors were keeping an eye on the press conference. When they heard Yule’s words, they immediately had full confidence in Yule, and they were optimistic about the future performance of the Golding Group. They had even higher confidence in the Golding Group compared to before he had fallen ill!Therefore, everyone began desperately buying all the shares of the listed companies under the Golding Group which were still available on the stock market, and the share prices suddenly reached its up limit for the day.In the blink of an eye, the share prices reversed immediately, and the entire financial circle was instantly detonated.The reason why everyone was so optimistic and confident about the Golding Group was not just because Yule looked extremely
In Yule’s eyes, the Wade family and the Schulz family were two dragons who were competing with one another.The difference between the strength of the two families was not that great, but the Schulz family was a little stronger as compared to the Wade family.In fact, in the early years, the strength of both the Wade and Schulz family’s companies were about the same.If Curtis had not died at such a young age, the Wade family would have definitely surpassed the Schulz family a long time ago under his leadership.However, it was precisely because the genius Curtis had passed away so early and because the Wade family did not have any other successors at that time that the Schulz family had gradually managed to widen the gap between the two families.Yule believed that if Charlie returned to inherit the Wade family and then married his daughter, Charlie would then have control of both the Wade family and the Golding family.That way, the two families could even be merged. If that
Mount Wintry.This mountain could be called a Feng Shui treasure land because it was a place with superior terrains and abundant resources. It not only resembled a shoe-shaped ingot, but what was even better was the fact that it was surrounded by a continuous river flow, and this was extremely auspicious.The ancient people loved the mountains and water. Water did not only cleanse and purify everything, but it was also the source of life. Therefore, this Feng Shui treasure land could not be lacking in water.The water from Mount Wintry was indeed overflowing in abundance and the layout of the water was perfect. On this mountain, it felt as though this was the place where the heavenly gates were open, and the gate leading to this world would be closed. Therefore, this perfectly matched the Feng Shui of the abundantly overflowing water and the orientation of the mountain itself. This formed a perfect ‘waterworks dragon formation’.This kind of Feng Shui formation could guarantee the
No matter whether it was an ordinary family car or a luxury car, if the engine speed was below 2,500 rpm, it would not make much sound. However, if the speed of the car was increased to three or four thousand rpm or even four to five thousand rpm, the engine noise would immediately be increased several times.Therefore, as a driver, you would have to be gentle when stepping on the accelerator.At this time, the bodyguards had already driven the other vehicles into the parking lot next to the gate.There were only two black Rolls Royce left in front of the gate at this time. The car in front was driven by Charlie, and the one in the back was driven by another driver working for the Golding family.The electric gate opened on both sides as the security personnel made a gesture of inviting them in. Charlie stepped on the accelerator lightly as he drove slowly through the gate into the building.As Charlie drove the car up the winding road of Mount Wintry, he felt even more and more a
The security at the Wade ancestral grave had always been extremely tight.According to the Wade family’s regulations, aside from immediate family members of the Wade family, any other relatives who wanted to come to the Wade ancestral grave to come and pay their respects here would have to get the Wade’s family permission.Therefore, the requirements for the outsiders were even more stringent.Only family members or individuals with deep ties to the Wade family would be allowed to enter the ancestral grave.Since Yule and Curtis were like brothers when Curtis was still alive, the Wade family would always give the family of three permission to enter the ancestral grave.However, Yule’s entourage or men would not have any qualifications to approach or enter the Wade family ancestral grave at all.It was just two simple words. Not worthy.The Wade family members were buried here. Any one of them would have been a great and reputable figure amongst any ordinary man. How could any ra
He had already been separated from his parents for eighteen years!Charlie was also feeling very anxious at this time.In fact, he had not felt this kind of panic and eagerness for a very long time ever since he had obtained the .His parents were buried in one of the magnificent mausoleums which were not too far away from him. As soon as he walked up these one hundred steps, he would finally be able to pay his respects to his parents, and he would finally be able to fulfill the biggest dream he had had in the past eighteen years of his life.However, if these people refused to let him go up the steps, he could not possibly rush up there, right?Or, should he simply reveal his identity to the Wade family?If that were the case, he would be able to pay his respects to his parents today, but after that, there would be abundant trouble and catastrophe awaiting him.Just then, a loud and clear voice suddenly sounded, “Let him go up!”Everyone turned around to look
Charlie was very puzzled.He truly did not understand why this old man seemed to have figured him out with just a single glance.However, since this old man had already helped him solve the problem at hand, the most important thing for him right now would be for him to go and pay his respects to his parents first. Everything else could be put on hold for the time being.So, Charlie arched his hand as he told the old man, “Thank you, sir.”After he was done speaking, he pretended to support Yule as he started walking up the steps accompanied by Rachel and Quinn.No one else followed behind them, including the old master who was simply standing quietly below the steps at this time. He was simply staring at Charlie’s back as he held back the excitement he was feeling inside.The Wade family mausoleum was divided into nine different rows. The top row belonged to the first ancestor of the Wade family who had left this world.The lower the level, the lower the seniority.Charlie’s
Trippy rolled his eyes as he texted back: [Hell no. I need to start my business instead of wasting my time. You morons can come get a number yourself if you like. Haha!]Still, Trippy had just sent his text when a trio arrived in a hurry outside Treasure Measure.Seeing that the doors were closed, the leader asked Trippy, "Excuse me, can I ask if this is Treasure Measure? Owned by a man named Mr. Cole?"Trippy was at once surprised. "You mean Raymond Cole?"The leader quickly said, "We don't know his first name, only that his last name is Cole, and his handle name was Treasure Measure's Mr. Cole."Trippy chuckled. "That'd be him. Has to be, since he hand wrote that shop sign."Pausing, he then asked in curiosity, "So, you've come to see him being a sucker?"The leader was naturally curious as to what Trippy was talking about. However, he was also reluctant to reveal why he had come since there was a killer bargain at stake. In fact, every other collector who was coming was k
Raymond also added that the 20 million price tag wouldn't be cut or increased. To put it simply, the bronze sculpture was right there in Aurous Hill and waiting—it was a race.Hence, many reputable collectors contacted expert appraisers throughout the night, some even booking night flights straight to Aurous Hill.The best amongst them was a fanatic collector of bronze items in Eastcliff.Following a brief exchange with Raymond online, he immediately called an expert who was also a close friend. As soon as his call was answered, he asked the other man if he had time to travel to Aurous Hill so that no one else would beat them to it—and they would drive out in the night if at all possible.After all, the earliest flight was at six in the morning, and it'd be eight by the time they made it to Aurous Hill Airport and nine by the time they got to Antique Street in a cab.Therefore, the ideal way to get there was by driving over six hundred miles at top speed, and that meant reaching A
While Jacob was feeling delighted after pulling off his con, Raymond had posted details of the bronze sculpture online.The website he was using was the biggest platform for antique collectors and the antique trade where each user could set a favorite tag in the antique category and era. If a user who preferred canvas art pieces of the Tudor dynasty set that label as their favorite, they would immediately be notified with text or desktop notifications in regards to any item with the same label.As medieval bronze sculptures were rare in the first place, most who were interested had already set that label on their favorites and were immediately notified soon after Raymond posted pictures of the bronze sculpture online.The collectors were naturally eager to check it out as gilded sculptures of the medieval era were really rare, and most collectors would go a lifetime without picking one up for their collection.On top of that, the seller had even listed a major flaw and was only ask
"Nope," Jacob chuckled. "We were both working separately and just happened to get back in at the same time."Then, he immediately became smug and excited, "Guess what, dear? I made 200 thousand out of the deal! In net profits!""For real?!" Elaine gaped. "200 thousand in just one night?! That's amazing! How did you do that?"Claire was surprised to hear that too, and she came over to ask, "What deal was it, Dad?"Jacob grinned, "Oh, it's nothing to brag about. It's just that I managed to pick up a nice antique item thanks to my wisdom and then sold it for 200 thousand."Pausing, he then sighed in dismay, "However, the buyer wasn't too rich—I would have squeezed him for 400 thousand, but he couldn't afford more, so I had to settle for less."Elaine quickly exclaimed, "Shit, we're talking about a loss of 200 thousand! People would work a year and still never earn that much…"She trailed off for a moment before asking, "By the way, dear—are we still flying out first thing tomorrow?
Jacob laughed. "Put that issue behind us? Sure, but we're not becoming friends. Hell, I can't even hold a grudge now that you're shit out of luck."Then, his tone changed sharply and suddenly became icy, "But you see, Aurous Hill is not a place you can stay just because you want to. No… After this, you're not going to be able to make a living in the antique trade.""If I were you, I'd be running a thousand miles away, far away from Aurous Hill where no one would know my face to start over. That way, you just might be able to make a living."Raymond simply kept smiling, "You need not be concerned about how I'm going to survive here, Mr. Wilson. I'd be very grateful if you'd cease any form of harassment once you leave my premises."Jacob pursed his lips, staring at Raymond in disappointment. "I'm plenty magnanimous, so I won't stoop to such pettiness. Just do whatever you like!"Clicking his tongue, he huffed, "Tut, tut… And here I'd thought you're tough, but you're just yet another
Raymond chuckled at the title, humble as ever, "The Duke of Wastage? Now, that's quite the royal title, and I don't think I deserve such an honor…"Trailing off, he then made an especially curious look, "By the way, how'd you know they were calling me that?"Seeing that he was still so ignorant, Jacob scoffed. "You bought a Renaissance-era bronze sculpture earlier, didn't you?"Raymond nodded. "I did. But technically, it's medieval and not Renaissance, along with a Renaissance-era base."Jacob clutched his stomach as he laughed, "Oh, please! Medieval? Hahaha… You're killing me, Mr. Cole!"Raymond kept a serious look on his face. "It's really medieval. Why don't you take a look?""No way," Jacob snorted, pursing his lips. "Anyway, word has already spread that someone was selling a counterfeit bronze sculpture to defraud Antique Street for some serious dough. He went first to Vintage Deluxe, but their manager, Mr. Crane, saw through it and didn't buy it… and then he came to you, an
That was why most of the collectors only knew that such an item existed but they did not know in whose possession it was.After registering a new account and paying the ten thousand registration fee, Raymond got in.It was very safe as it was anonymous, and he posted a photo of the bronze sculpture and an announcement with an asking price of twenty million.In his opinion, it wasn't that expensive—if it was still gilded, it would be worth around a hundred million. Without it, it was plenty reasonable to cut the price down to just thirty million.And Raymond was cutting another ten million off that, so twenty million was plenty reasonable.Moreover, medieval bronze sculptures were exceedingly rare, and less than one specimen showed up annually at times. Collectors who desired it would therefore be willing to break the bank for it, and that was why Raymond was sure that someone would put in an order once he posted it.As he wrote the summary of the item, someone knocked on his door
Jacob frowned in disdain. "Why would I be worried? He's no longer the manager of Vintage Deluxe, and he just lost a shit ton of money for messing up his appraisal. I am also the vice president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association, so why would I be worried about some loser who will soon be kicked out of Antique Street?"Straightening his collar, he snorted coldly, "I am now going to see Raymond Cole and humiliate him face-to-face! He thinks he's impressive, doesn't he? Let's see how he will keep up that facade!"Zachary chuckled, "Yes, exactly! People like him need to be given a slap in the face! As hard as you can! Don't worry—I'll be right behind you. If he gets physical, I'll rush in to help. If he doesn't dare to start a fight, you just insult him as much as possible!""Good plan!" Jacob nodded since he was concerned that Raymond might get physical when pushed too far.And with his body, there was no way he could beat anyone…Spreading his arms, he exclaimed, "Come! I'l
Mick inspected every video to see who was getting the most views, and he then paid out of his own pocket to use paid advertising to get the video viral.It cost five thousand and it hurt, but reaching the trending page was definitely worth it.Mick was quite shrewd too, making sure that the paid advertising was focused locally. After all, he knew all too well that five thousand didn't buy many clicks, and clicks from elsewhere might be too sporadic to gain any worthwhile attention.As he worked in Antique Street, he naturally had to come up with a plan to promote himself in this place, ideally presenting himself as a master appraiser.That way, his fame would slowly extend throughout the province and perhaps Eastern Oskia, and eventually the country.As such, focusing on Aurous Hill was the best idea.Moreover, he also had another idea—if Jasmine Moore happened to see this video, she would see him in a new light.When that happened, he could look forward to getting really rich!