LOGINOf course, there was the option of cosmetic surgery, but such things would never last long, and the side effects were permanent. It was why people always pointed out permanent disfigurement as a reason not to do it.On the other hand, Charlie's Rejuvenation Pill could make her younger by at least twenty years, making it the best cosmetic surgery bar none.Still, Rachel played it cool at the thought that the pills were worth trillions. It was so expensive that just yearning for it could well be considered overstepping.Yule shook his head as he said, "I'm already exceedingly grateful that you came to save my life before, Charlie… How could we take something so precious on top of that? Just save them for yourself, and I'm sure you can use them in the future!"Charlie shook his head, his tone solemn. "The Rejuvenation Pill is only expensive because of scarcity. After all, there was just one available at that auction, so it was only natural that the price inflated so ridiculously."No
Lunch at the Goldings' was scrumptious, with many rare food ingredients that Yule was usually reluctant to eat himself, and Charlie had never encountered them before.Rachel was smiling at Charlie, having taken a great liking to her future son-in-law, no matter how much she looked at him.She would urge him to eat, encouraging Quinn to put more food on Charlie's plate.While Charlie was worried that Yule and Rachel would mention Quinn's engagement or having children, he was surprised neither of them said a word.While he felt relaxed thanks to that, he soon felt disappointed in himself.It was precisely because they weren't pressuring him that he could feel how understanding and accommodating they were to him.And being a man who always repaid his debts, directly pressuring him would have been a mercy.Hence, while they were idly chatting around the table after lunch, Charlie took out two Rejuvenation Pills and gave one to Yule and Rachel each."This is a little gesture of my s
Pausing, Ashley sighed. "I was the one who pushed to engage Charlie with Quinn. I truly love that girl, and she's been like a daughter to me ever since she was born. Yule and Rachel used to love Charlie, too, which was why I suggested the engagement when they grew up."I've been told that such old-fashioned engagements shouldn't continue in the new age, or it'd look like we're back in feudal times… but I just think that there are some things that are just so perfect that a parent must fight for it despite their child's opinions."That was when Ashley sighed. "The Qing Eliminating Society reached out to Curtis and me on multiple occasions. I was not even worried that they would come for us… only that they would send Scholars to infiltrate Charlie's inner circle."Mrs. Sun's expression stiffened at the mention of Scholars, as she knew how astounding the Scholars could be. The Qing Eliminating Society had groomed each Scholar since they were children, all for the express purpose of '
Quinn's memory of Ashley was pretty hazy, as she had been just a child when Ashley had left Eastcliff with Charlie."I don't remember her face, Mom," she couldn't help groaning. "Did she like me back then?"Rachel smiled. "Oh, you have no idea… She was there when you were delivered, and she was also the second person who carried you.""Really?" Quinn exclaimed, clearly surprised. "Then, who was the one who proposed my engagement with Charlie? I don't think I was told.""It was Ashley," Rachel sighed. "At that time, the Wades were the strongest family in Oskia, while Curtis and Ashley had taken good care of both your father and me. To be honest, we always thought that they were far beyond us, and it was our honor that they considered us friends. Considering that, would we even dare ask for such an engagement?"Surprised, Quinn blurted, "Well, why would Ashley want me as Charlie's wife?"Rachel smiled. "Because she liked you, of course. She believed you were her best choice as a da
Rachel sighed, but she knew her daughter best and that Quinn wasn't kidding.If Charlie were to fall to his mortal enemies, the only reason Quinn would want to continue living would be for her and her husband.If they were gone, too, Quinn would break.Hence, she asked Quinn, "Well, what did Charlie say?""He tried to talk me out of it, but I just ignored him," Quinn replied, shrugging. "I told him very clearly that I wouldn't bother living if he and you guys were gone… Unless he had a kid with me.""Well done!" Rachel exclaimed, giving her a huge thumbs-up. "That's the way to do it—only being direct works on him. We were too considerate, so he was free to dilly-dally! If we let him, he'd just keep dragging things out without ever making a choice!"Pausing, she then pressed, "So? What did he say?'Quinn lied, "He said he would consider it… That's why I think he won't keep dragging things out after I made myself so clear. He'll definitely give us an answer."Hugging Rachel's arm
When they both returned to the Goldings' residence, Rachel was cooking with the servants, while Yule was feeding the fish in his pond.He had definitely worked hard on this hobby. In fact, despite sub-zero temperatures, the water was consistently kept at 25 degrees Celsius with the full set of cyclical heating equipment he installed.Seeing Charlie return with his daughter, he smiled at them, "Quinn, your mom told you to help out in the kitchen once you're back. Charlie can keep me company for a while."Quinn was perplexed. Her mother had never once asked her to help with housework, but she was now being summoned to the kitchen?Still, she was sharp enough to consider that her mother wanted to talk to her, and hence smiled and nodded. "Alright. You boys take your time, I'm going now."Charlie nodded, not thinking too much about it. "You go do that. Just give me a shout if you need help."Quinn smiled. "Nope! Boys aren't allowed in the kitchen. Family rules."And with that, she t
Moreover, given Elaine's ridiculous temper, Jacob knew she would definitely go overboard and destroy him.He wouldn't even have a place to live at that point, and it would really be game over if she held a grudge and stormed the Calligraphy and Painting Association!Under such circumstances, he co
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 replie
While waiting for Janus, Charlie met several Ten Thousand Armies agents in Canada. These agents were different from the mercenaries of Ten Thousand Armies headquarters. Instead of participating in the group's military operations around the world, they were stationed in certain countries and regions
"Yes, you can trust him!" Julien quickly answered. "The pilot is my cousin." "Good." Charlie nodded and commanded, "After we take off, you'll stay and wait for your father's next order." Julien nodded decisively. He wanted Charlie to leave the country with the Four-Sided Treasure Tower as soon as po







