Rosalie was only in her early twenties this year, but she had already opened up her Ren meridian and Du meridian.This was already a top-notch feat amongst the young people of the Harker family and also all the other major martial arts families.Moreover, Rosalie did not even dare to hope that she would be able to open up her third meridian.Her biggest wish now was to strive and work hard to make sure that her Ren meridian and Du meridian were even smoother and flowing without any obstructions.This was because there were multiple dimensions in the measurement employed by masters in inner family boxing.The number of the eight extraordinary meridians that had been opened was just one of it. For instance, Rosalie had opened up her Ren meridian at the age of fifteen, and she had only opened up her Du meridian at the age of twenty. Therefore, she had just opened up her Du meridian not too long ago.According to the judging standards of all martial artists, the degree of uninterru
This would not only cause her current strength to take a big leap forward, but it would also make her future martial arts journey much smoother!With a fully functional Ren meridian as her foundation, she would be able to gain twice the results with half the effort in her future martial arts journey!Rosalie was extremely excited, and she was also deeply shocked!‘Mr. Wade only touched my wrist slightly to check my pulse, but he could bring about such a huge improvement to my cultivation. How strong and powerful is he?!’‘Gaining a fully functional Ren meridian is tantamount to reaching the furthest extreme in the foundation of martial arts. This is something that I would never have dared to dream of in this lifetime… and it is also an achievement that most martial artists would never be able to achieve in this lifetime…’‘Yet, it was so easy to Mr. Wade, and he did not need to put in any effort at all…’‘This… this… this is simply a miracle!’‘However, this kind of supernatural
Just as Rosalie was feeling very excited about the good fortune and blessing that Charlie had bestowed upon her, and just as she was feeling puzzled about the reason why he was willing to remain as a live-in son-in-law, Charlie said indifferently, “You can speak to Isaac directly if you have any needs or requests. He will certainly see to your needs, then. I will leave first.”Rosalie hurriedly said, “I will see you off, Mr. Wade!”Rosalie walked Charlie to her room door, and Charlie said, “I can see myself out.”Rosalie nodded respectfully before she bowed deeply and said with gratitude, “Thank you, Mr. Wade!”Charlie smiled slightly and said, “Don’t worry about it.”Charlie left immediately after he had spoken.As Rosalie watched the back of Charlie’s figure walking out of her administrative area, Rosalie felt a little lost and despondent.She closed the door behind her as she murmured to herself, “Mr. Wade certainly has supernatural powers. My mother and grandfather have been
Yashita had agreed to his request. She also felt that she would have to make sure that Rosalie would be able to recruit a son-in-law who would be willing to bear their family’s last name and live-in with their family after their marriage. After all, the Harker family was also not a family to be trifled with. So, it would not be that difficult for them to recruit a son-in-law into their family.From these things, it could already be seen that the Harker family attached great importance to Rosalie. This could also explain why Rosalie had had the desire to help the Harker family rise again and regain their glory in martial arts.This was especially so after the Schulz family had tried to get rid of her when she was already down. Therefore, Rosalie had already lost all confidence and affection that she had held for the Schulz family.She had already come up with a plan in her heart. After the storm had passed and she could finally return to the Harker family, she would change her last n
Charlie left the hotel, and he rode his electric bike as he headed directly to Pearl River Point.This community had just opened, and it had recently been advertised and promoted all over Aurous Hill. Therefore, Charlie had also heard about this matter.If this was a few years back, a newly opened community would have already been sold out to crazy citizens and real estate speculators in a short time.However, the real estate brokers were not doing very well, and many new communities were also experiencing slow sales at this time. So, these developers had already begun to do everything possible to try and advertise and promote the sale of these communities.Wendy had originally planned to apply for a real estate sales job. However, the salary for this kind of position would only be given the next month. Therefore, she had no choice but to apply for a job as a temporary hostess at an etiquette company.To put it bluntly, the etiquette company was just a human intermediary company.
Wendy asked again, “Didn’t you say that it was an exclusive guarantee agreement? Aside from the exclusive collaboration with our company, what is the guarantee in the agreement for, then?”Xavia explained, “This guarantee means that you will have to guarantee that you participate and make an appearance in a minimum of twenty-eight events for the company in a month. If you fail to meet the requirements for the minimum number of events due to your own personal reasons, the company will also ask you for compensation, or the company might deduct the money from your salary directly.”Wendy continued asking, “What kind of benefits will the company be giving me if I were to sign this agreement, then?”“Benefits?” Xavia curled her lips and said, “The benefit that the company will be giving you is that as long as you follow the company’s requirements and participate in at least twenty-eight events in a month, the company will give you a basic salary of five thousand dollars.”When Wendy hea
When Wendy heard Xavia’s words, she asked in surprise, “Miss Xavia, didn’t you say that the wages for the event and the basic salary were two completely different matters?”Xavia curled her lips as she said, “Wendy, you must really be daydreaming! Let me tell you something. Mr. Lawry said that in the future, all of our hostesses would have to be paid monthly. So, starting from today, you will have to continue working hard and steadily for the company. As long as you fulfill twenty-eight events for the company every month, you will receive a basic salary of five thousand dollars on the 15th of next month!”Wendy suddenly had a very awkward and embarrassed look on her face as she said, “Miss Xavia, I should get paid two hundred dollars for each event. So, if I were to participate in twenty-eight events, I should be receiving five thousand and six hundred dollars. However, if the company is going to pay me only a monthly salary of five thousand dollars, wouldn’t that mean that I will be
“I’m not going!” Wendy yelled out, “You are committing a crime in broad daylight! I will call the police to arrest all of you!”“Call the police?” Xavia came forward and slapped Wendy directly across her face as she yelled, “Do you really think that you can stop me just by calling the police? Let me tell you something. I have seen countless cheap shrews like you! I have many ways to deal with people like you!”Wendy blurted out, “All of you are simply bullies! This is a society under the rule of law! How can you simply act as you please?!”Xavia sneered before she said, “So what if we are bullying you? The thing that I enjoy doing the most is bullying people! Let me tell you something. Mr. Lawry is a very reputable person in the underground world in Aurous Hill. If you dare to come up with any sorts of tricks instead of behaving yourself, you will not be the only one suffering at the end of the day. Your family will also have to pay the consequences and price for your actions!”As
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!