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
At this time, there were a few security personnel standing directly below the steps.The old master was holding the python head walking cane with both of his hands as he looked at Charlie with awe and admiration in his eyes.Charlie did not say anything, but he simply walked toward the old master as he bowed deeply in front of him.The old master hurriedly put his walking cane aside as he said with profound respect and humility, “This is unacceptable… unacceptable…”The several security personnel were all a little surprised.When the head of the Wade family had bowed to the old master, the old master had not even batted an eye. So, why was he being so polite and courteous when a mere driver was bowing in front of him now?At this time, the old master opened his mouth and asked Charlie, “Young man, I wonder if I can speak to you in private?”Charlie nodded and said, “No problem.”The old master turned around and told the security personnel, “No one is allowed to follow us.”Eve
Charlie had brought more than one Rejuvenating Pill with him to Eastcliff this time.Although he was certain that one pill would be enough to cure Yule, he had brought extra pills just to be on the safe side.From the looks of it, in the divination that the old man had given him, the only way out from the stalemate was the Rejuvenating Pill.Meanwhile, he couldn’t help but ponder the old man’s words.It seemed that the dragon stranding formation had manifested when he married Claire in Aurous Hill.The elder said that the reason why he was stranded in a rut was because he had started a family by the river. Aurous Hill was located next to the Yaak River, which corresponded to his aforementioned statement.Moreover, he had had a tough life until the sudden appearance of Stephen Thompson last spring, which had brought him a turn for the better fortune.However, the greatest gift he had obtained was not to be found again by the Wade family, but to obtain the by ch
Charlie said in a serious tone, “You’ve helped me, so I’m simply returning the favor. Take this pill, and it should extend your lifespan by ten years.”Although the elder had no idea what the Rejuvenating Pill was, he repeatedly nodded in excitement. He threw his cane and got to his knees slowly before raising his hands above his head.Charlie put the pill in his hands, helped him up, and said, “Sir, take it now. At your age, you might not look any different physically after taking it, but the real effect of the pill should be felt by someone with great wisdom like you.”The elder was so grateful that he blurted, “Thank you, Mr. Wade!”Without hesitation, he put the Rejuvenating Pill into his mouth.After that, he closed his eyes and stood as still as a statue for about a minute.One minute later, he slowly opened his tearful eyes. He turned to look at Charlie, knelt down again, and choked, “Mr. Wade, this medicine is truly a miracle elixir! Thank you for saving my life!”Charli
Hearing that Chandler was preparing to return to the United States for his retirement, Charlie bowed at him and said with a smile, “In that case, I wish you happiness and health for the rest of your life!”Chandler returned the salute and said, somewhat flattered, “I’m grateful for your blessing, Mr. Wade!”Then, he hesitated for a moment before speaking, “Mr. Wade, I have a piece of advice for you, I hope you don’t mind.”Charlie quickly said, “Of course not. Please say it, Mr. Lennard!”Chandler said, “Although the dragon stranding predicament has been broken, you should not remain by the river or ford.”Charlie asked, “Then, where do you think I should go?”Chandler replied with the utmost respect, “In my opinion, you should return to Eastcliff because this is the capital of our country. In terms of the city’s Feng Shui layout, it is the city with the best formation, and your return here could be described as a dragon entering its nature in terms of Feng Shui.”Charlie smiled
When Lord Wade invited Chandler back from abroad, he had arranged for him to live in the Wade family mansion, even providing him with the best hospitality they could offer.However, after Mount Wintry had been built, Chandler insisted on moving out of the Wade family mansion and living there.Lord Wade was reluctant to let Chandler live in the Wade family’s ancestral tomb even though it was very well built with living quarters for the staff to work and live. Lord Wade felt that he could not let such an old man as Chandler live there.Even though Lord Wade had tried to stop Chandler, Chandler still insisted on moving over. The main reason was that he had been waiting for his precious opportunity, for the exit gate in his fortune-telling, to open. He had been waiting for Charlie to appear and give him the Rejuvenating Pill that could prolong his life for ten years.Now that the opportunity he had been waiting for for four years had come, it was time to go.So, he said to the head
Charlie smiled in response to Yule’s remark and said, “I have many things to attend to in Aurous Hill, so I have to go back.”Yule nodded gently and said with a sigh, “Please come to Eastcliff often to visit us. My wife and I are looking forward to your return to Eastcliff.”Charlie simply hummed and didn’t say anything more.Yule tacitly dropped the subject and asked, “Charlie, you said you were going to your friend’s grandmother’s birthday banquet tomorrow. Have you prepared a gift?”Charlie replied, “Not yet. I plan to hit the streets to look for it later.”Although Charlie had the Rejuvenating Pill that was a significant and precious gift to the elderly, he couldn’t give Loreen’s grandmother such an expensive gift for her birthday since he had never even met her before. Therefore, he planned to buy a gift with a price range of a hundred thousand to show his sincerity.Hearing that, Yule laughed and said, “I have a small painting at home—it is Henri Matisse’s Portrait de Famil
Jacob certainly agreed with Mr. Bay. When going to a dinner where alcohol would be involved, having a designated driver would be most convenient.Still, Jacob had another plan in mind.Since he had a Cullinan and this was the perfect chance to show off, it would kill him not to drive."Actually, we should go on our own," Jacob told Mr. Bay right then. "We will take my car and get a designated driver to take us home. We can hang out in the backseat to chat—I mean, you'd be in a bad mood if you get a bad driver, bringing a car that stinks of tobacco. You know how bad it can get."Mr. Bay nodded cheerfully. "Alright! I'm counting on you!""Oh, it's only right!"Coming to an agreement, they hurried outside, with Jacob driving and Mr. Bay riding shotgun.They were having a pleasant conversation when Jacob suddenly got a call from Walker, who was his sub at Senior University.Answering with the in-car Bluetooth system, he said, "Hey, Walker. What's up?""Mr. Wilson! I'm done with cl
As such, Albert did not hesitate to say right then, "Don't worry, Mr. Wilson—since they are your friends, I will offer the half-price rebate as you've suggested! When the guests take their seats, I'll personally deliver a couple of nice bottles over as a token of my sincerity!"Oskia truly sets the bar when it comes to being humanistic.There were times when one must show due respect, but not too much either in case it changed the status quo.It was just like a couple eating out with a third-wheel.Even if the third-wheel was better off and happily took the check as the girl watched, there would inevitably be competitiveness. The generosity might even lead to the girl getting attracted to the third-wheel.As such, since Jacob was actually secondary in importance at the event, Albert would have to make sure not to rain on the host's parade while showing his respects to Jacob. Otherwise, the host may hold a grudge against Jacob even if everything was free of charge.And when it cam
Jacob put a hand on his chest. "Don't worry—everything is going to be fine when my son-in-law takes the stage."As soon as he finished speaking, an unknown number called his phone.He answered, hearing a familiar voice he couldn't quite place, "Good afternoon. Am I speaking to Mr. Jacob Wilson?""Yes. May I ask who I am speaking to?""Albert Rhodes, owner of Heaven Springs at your service. Would you happen to remember me?"Hearing that, Jacob turned on the speaker excitedly as he continued, "Oh, yes, Don Albert! Of course I remember!"Mr. Bay's eyes lit up when he heard Albert announce himself, and he mouthed, "Is that really Don Albert?!"Jacob nodded repeatedly, his vanity burgeoning.Mr. Bay was naturally thrilled too, and he leaned closer to listen just as Albert spoke humbly, "If it's alright with you, Mr. Wilson, please don't address me as Don Albert. It's just a title some brats came up with—you are Master Wade's father-in-law, which means you have seniority over me. So,
Mr. Bay was overjoyed, seeing how quickly Jacob agreed to it. "Thanks, Jacob! I owe you!" He exclaimed, but soon added, "It's past four now, and that bunch like to fraternize in the room before they eat. Could you get the room soon? I think they'll be arriving soon."Then, he moved closer to add quietly, "If you can get a Diamond Room like before, I will bring you along. I'm not going to lie, these are officials with decision-making authority. Being friends with them might propel us to new heights!"Jacob already knew that Mr. Bay was sucking up to his friend, otherwise, he wouldn't be so concerned when the dinner was organized by said friend. Understanding that the friend must be important too, Jacob was at once buoyed.After all, he had presumed that becoming vice president was the most he could achieve.Now, if he could attend that dinner with Mr. Bay and establish a good relationship with those bigwigs, he would have his turn when Mr. Bay got promoted too.With that in min
Reservations in Heaven Springs had always been unpredictable, and most rooms weren't open to the general public—even if said rooms were vacant for the night.It was not as if Albert Rhodes didn't want to make money when he built Heaven Springs. He simply didn't do it solely for profit, but only mostly for social events and posturing.Back when he was a humbler member of society, he realized that many bigwigs and even his fellows cared for pride a lot. Be it food, liquor, or even simply everyday consumption, they always strove for the best and the most expensive.That was why polite society valued their privacy and established their respective social circles, which was why Heaven Springs ensured that everything was first-rate: atmosphere, service, food, and clientele.Just like how bigwigs wouldn't dine at the same table as their goons, said goons wouldn't eat at the fancy places those bigwigs frequented even if they had money, as it may appear as if they were overstepping.That wa
As such, intent on keeping up his pretense, Jacob answered the phone, "Looking for me, Matilda?""Uh-huh," Matilda replied, and asked, "You didn't show up at Senior University, and your sub is saying you probably won't be coming for a while? Is that true?""Oh—right, that," Jacob quickly said. "Well, it's true—the gist of it is that the Association is getting busy with a project. As the vice president, I probably shouldn't be staying at Senior University all the time, right?""Heck, Mr. Bay called me last minute, telling me how busy we're going to be and that I was needed. That's why I had to go back, but I will head over to campus again when I have the time."Matilda knew right then that those were all excuses.However, she did not expose Jacob, instead asking, "Well, when are you free? So that I can send you my wedding invitation?""Oh, the invitation?" Jacob quickly chuckled. "You really didn't have to come to me—just pass it to Walker, my sub lecturer. He can pass it to me wh
The next afternoon, there was a sudden change of lecturers for the calligraphy class.Despite being the vice president of the Calligraphy and Painting Association, Jacob never showed up, instead getting a substitute instructor to replace him.Matilda had come with the invitation Yolden had written for Jacob, but seeing that Jacob wasn't at the lecture hall, she waited until the class was over to ask the sub, "Excuse me, can I ask why Mr. Wilson wasn't teaching this class?""He's busy at the association," the sub replied. "So, I'm taking over his class."Curious, Matilda pressed, "Then, would you happen to know when he will be coming?""Probably not for a while," the sub replied. "He delegated other classes to me as well, telling me that I could just stick to the PowerPoint slides."Then, he asked, "Do you have business with Mr. Wilson?"Matilda nodded. "Yes, but I can call him myself. Thank you."Leaving the lecture hall, Matilda called Jacob, who was goofing off in his office
On the other end, Matilda was left staring at Jacob's reply in confusion.She had presumed that Jacob would understand when she mentioned inviting his whole family that he should be coming up with an excuse to skip attending her wedding.That was the most ideal solution.As such, she was shocked that instead of playing along, Jacob's reply was short and blunt.[No problem. The four of us will be there!]Perplexed, Matilda was left wondering what Jacob meant. Was he really going to attend her wedding with Elaine?The thought left Matilda frowning as she absolutely didn't want to see Elaine—especially not at her own wedding.Yolden was writing an invitation when he saw the somber look on her face, and he couldn't help asking, "Is there a problem?""Jacob replied," Matilda admitted. "And he's saying that he will bring his whole family.""Really?" Yolden was confused too, as he was hardly as eccentric as Jacob. "But he's afraid of his wife and shouldn't be telling her at all…
Charlie was driving Jacob to Thompson First when the latter received the text from Matilda.Seeing that they were reaching the front gates, Jacob promptly snapped at Charlie, "Charlie, stop the car now!"Charlie did so and asked in curiosity, "What's wrong?""Matilda just texted me," Jacob replied, showing the chat log between him and Matilda.Charlie was just glancing at it nonchalantly when he saw that Matilda's contact name was 'AAA July Florist'."Wait, why is that Aunt Matilda's contact name?" He exclaimed in surprise."I changed it."Jacob explained gingerly while reading through the text Matilda sent. "Her profile picture is an iris, so I changed her contact name to a florist since I'm mostly worried Elaine would peek into my phone.""Anyway, she's asking if I'm attending her wedding with Yolden. They would send us an invitation if I accept, extended to our whole family… what do you think I should say?"Charlie asked in return. "You're planning to skip it, aren't you? T