Charlie nodded and said respectfully, “Uncle Golding, several things have already been handled well.”Yule laughed and said, “There’s no need to mention the Wade family. I do not need to go up to Mount Wintry to guess that you must have already dealt with the members of the Wade family’s collateral families. The matter relating to the Schulz family has already long been dealt with, and the affairs relating to Northern Europe were reported in the news. The Queen of Northern Europe suddenly fully recovered from her critical illness, and this has sparked a heated discussion in the Western countries. I knew that it must be your handiwork at first glance! Only you have this kind of uncanny ability to bring the dead back to life!”Charlie laughed and said, “I only used a little of the Rejuvenating Pill.”Yule laughed and said, “I have a deep understanding of that Rejuvenating Pill of yours, and I have experienced it personally before. A person who has already been on the verge of dying wo
Yule’s words instantly alerted Charlie.Ten Thousand Armies’ identity and situation were indeed special. In the mainstream world, mercenary organizations like this would always be viewed from a gray perspective. If people were asked to choose a label between good and bad, every mercenary organization would undoubtedly be bad in the eyes of the masses. Right now, the outside world did not know about the fact that Charlie had already taken Ten Thousand Armies under his command. However, this matter could not remain a secret forever. There would definitely be a day where this matter would be known to the public.When the time came, people’s disgust for mercenary organizations would be imposed on Charlie as well. Thus, Charlie hurriedly asked Yule for advice, “Uncle Golding, do you have any good advice in regards to Ten Thousand Armies?” Yule smiled slightly and said seriously, “I have an idea which might not be good or mature, and it will definitely require certain sacrifices if y
“With so many third-world countries and infrastructure projects around the world, the demand for international security will also be huge. If this project is carried out, it will solve the transformation of at least several thousand or even almost ten thousand or more soldiers from Ten Thousand Armies. This way, Ten Thousand Armies will be able to undergo a complete transformation within a few years.” “If Ten Thousand Armies can accumulate a large number of successful cases over these few years such as successfully fending off pirates, fending off thugs, or even illegal armed forces, repeatedly defending and saving the lives and property safety of the people as well as foreign enterprises, the reputation of Ten Thousand Armies would definitely become that of an international security company with a strong mass base as well as public reputation!” At this point, Yule paused for a moment before he smiled mysteriously and continued saying, “If you still need Ten Thousand Armies to do t
After hearing Yule’s reminder, Charlie nodded immediately and said, “Don’t worry, Uncle Golding. Since the decision for a transformation has already been made, everything will have to be legal and reasonable. I will definitely explain this point clearly to Porter Waldron!”As he spoke, Charlie then said again, “Moreover, based on my current understanding of Ten Thousand Armies, most of their soldiers are martial arts experts, and even without thermal weapons, their combat effectiveness is definitely not inferior. It would not be a problem for them to deal with ordinary armed men.”Yule smiled faintly and said, “That would be perfect. As long as you can ensure that it is legal and reasonable, this matter will definitely be able to operate for a long time. If you can clear Ten Thousand Armies’ name completely, it will definitely be a good thing!”Charlie nodded. After that, he raised his wine glass and said respectfully, “Here, Uncle Golding. I’ll offer a toast to you! Thank you for d
It was needless to mention the ocean shipping business. The vast majority of the world’s logistics relied on the ocean shipping business, and the development space would only increase and get bigger and bigger in the future.As for The Apothecary Pharmaceutical, Charlie had a large number of excellent prescriptions. Even if he simply took out the prescriptions from the , it could also become a best-selling drug globally. What was even more valuable was that the research and development costs of a random drug from other companies such as Pfizer, Novartis, Merck and so forth from the United States would already cost billions of dollars, take several years, and the success rate would also not be that high. Therefore, they would have to use their sales proceeds to cover the research and development costs, but Charlie did not have to spend a single penny on research and development. Moreover, he had also just taken Ten Thousand Armies under his command.His top prior
Charlie said goodbye to Yule and Rachel early the next morning, and Quinn drove him to the airport.The roads in Eastcliff were very smooth early in the morning, but Quinn intentionally drove the car slowly, allowing cars to pass in front of her one after the other without minding it at all.The reason why Quinn was driving so slowly was because she really could not bear to let Charlie leave.Charlie could also guess her thoughts and so, he did not rush her.As Quinn was driving absentmindedly, she then said to Charlie, “By the way, Brother Charlie, will you be coming to Eastcliff again sometime later?”Charlie thought about it and replied, “I will meet the professional management team from the Wade family after they prepare the report materials, but I’m not sure if I will come to Eastcliff or whether I will ask them to come and report to me directly in Aurous Hill.”Quinn then said quietly, “I might be very busy in April. There are several domestic concerts that I will have to p
When Quinn saw him changing the subject, she did not continue being aggressive. Instead, she followed his words and said, “Starting early next month. I’ll hold a concert in Canada, Vancouver, Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa first. After that, I will go to the United States from the south of Canada. My first stop will be in New York, and then I will go from the east coast to the west coast. I’ll go to Chicago and Houston and then to Los Angeles and San Francisco on the west coast. I’ll probably be touring North America for about a month before going to Europe after that.”After saying that, Quinn looked at Charlie eagerly, and she had an aggrieved look on her face as she said, “Brother Charlie, once I start my tour overseas, I might not be able to see you for two or three months, then...”Charlie then comforted her as he said, “It’s important for you to work, right? What’s more, it’s a farewell concert. You will be able to stay in Eastcliff after this tour anyway.”Quinn nodded and sai
When Charlie saw that Albert was teasing Isaac, he could not help but laugh. He suddenly remembered Yule’s advice about Ten Thousand Armies, and he then said emotionally, “Albert, I think you also need to take some time to work on some self-improvements. In the future, I think that you should not be in charge of all those underground matters anymore. You should divide those matters among the Four Great Guardians under you and let them be fully responsible for handling those matters.”Albert did not hesitate to agree and said, “Master Wade, I’ll do as you say. I will have a meeting with them when I go back, and I will hand all those matters over to them.”After saying that, Albert then asked with some embarrassment, “By the way, Master Wade... what would I do afterward if I were to handle all of those affairs over to them?”The reason why Charlie kept Albert around was because of Albert’s loyalty toward himself. The fact that Albert was willing to agree to his request first before
Charlie shook his head. "It's alright, Dad. You can go ahead if you're busy—I can pick up Claire on my own.""No way!" Elaine promptly snapped. "It's been so long since she came back. We are all going to the airport!"Jacob sighed in exasperation. "Well, I'm sticking to my schedule—first the Calligraphy and Painting Association, then I'll be back an hour before to pick you guys up before going together to the airport."Elaine was left fuming. "Is there no getting through to you? You really have to go to that stupid association, don't you? Okay, fine. If you must go, I will be going with you!""You're their honored vice president who will be promoted to president soon, no? As Mrs. Vice President and the future Mrs. President, is there an issue if I went for a look?"Jacob shuddered at the thought of Elaine going to the Calligraphy and Painting Association as he absolutely didn't want her to humiliate him with her antics. People would talk, asking how a proper gentleman like him c
Jacob yawned, stretching his arms and smacking his cheeks, before finally retorting in contempt, "For Pete's sake, woman—don't make dissing me a habit. Or does it please you so much?"Elaine pursed her lips. "You call that dissing? It's all facts—do you think I don't know you? Tell me, what qualifications do you have? Your knowledge about calligraphy is skin-deep, and even the frauds working on Antique Street could beat you.""Only you would have the audacity to take the role of vice president at the Calligraphy and Painting Association—heaven's above, how blind is the president to appoint you as his second fiddle? Still, you'll be packing your things as soon as he realizes the truth.""Oh, Elaine, poor Elaine…" Jacob grinned smugly at her right then. "I'm afraid things won't go the way you want. Mr. Bay's been chasing a promotion lately, and once he gets it, I will take his place as president. That means I'll be the top dog instead of second fiddle!""Bullshit!" Elaine snapped in
Jacob slept in the next day while Elaine got out of bed past ten as well.However, in the case of the latter, she wasn't drunk and was simply watching livestreams and video clips on her phone—a hobby she had picked up recently.As for Charlie, he had initially planned to visit the Champs Elys hot spring villa and train Nanako in her Reiki control. However, since Claire would be arriving in the afternoon, he stayed home, planning to leave for the airport when it was time.Elaine appeared groggy as she emerged from the elevator, rubbing her eyes while holding her phone in the other hand.Seeing Charlie cleaning the living room, she asked in curiosity, "Not going out today, Charlie? Aren't you usually going out to meet clients?"Then, she became concerned in an instant, "Wait, don't tell me—the Feng Shui business is falling off? Are we going to be affected altogether?"Charlie laughed. "You're just getting paranoid now. Things are going fine—I'm just giving myself a day's leave.""
"Anyway, we have an issue," Helena continued. "Two days ago, Nvidia launched the B100 processor, their latest product, just two hours ago—a next-generation chip that will outperform our H100 considerably. I've instructed Harrison to pull some strings and preorder a batch from Nvidia before the B100 hits the market, at least ensuring that we can get our hands on 20,000 in the first quarter when the B100 circulates."Charlie asked, "What are Harrison's thoughts on the matter?" "Of course that old fox is going to be reluctant," Helena snorted. "But with the B100's processing strength outclassing the H100's, many AI institutions and multimedia giants are waiting with their wallets wide open. He's complaining that after pulling strings to get his hands on so many H100s, he is too embarrassed to do it again for the B100.""Bullshit," Charlie chuckled. "He's just not keen on us raising our prices after that previous agreement.""Exactly," Helena laughed as well. "He's about the shrewdest
By the time Jacob was sent home, he was almost passed out drunk.As Charlie took him off Walker's hands, Jacob's eyelids were but narrow slits.With his rough facial features, his flushed cheeks, and that strange smile of his, he looked just like those sleazy middle-aged men often seen in animated cartoons.Still, seeing that Charlie had come out of the house to get him, he chuckled drunkenly, "D-Dear boy… Your dad… was so amazing!"Charlie shook his head in exasperation. "You're drunk, Dad—get some rest already. Otherwise, you might wake Mom up and get an earful for this.""Earful?" Jacob's eyes widened ferociously as he snorted, "S-She'd never dare!"Charlie chuckled as he said quietly, "Come on, keep it down—Elaine is plenty daring. And in your state, you stand no chance if she starts to beat you."Despite being drunk a second ago, Jacob suddenly shuddered from the shiver running down his spine, and he promptly corrected himself, "A gentleman… never lays a hand on a woman! T-
Naturally, neither Mr. Bay nor Hal argued with this, thus following Albert and Jacob to the Diamond Room—the grandest room of Heaven Springs.After Albert led the trio there and smiled, "Gentlemen, if you would please take your seats, my people will be delivering Big Red Robe tea and our menu to your table shortly. I've spoken to the kitchen as well, and they will be preparing appetizers first. Please feel free to enjoy a game of poker until everyone arrives, and the main courses will be delivered right away."His arrangement was utterly detailed, and the trio were awash with gratitude.Hal and Mr. Bay especially were looking upon Jacob worshipfully, as if he was an unassuming bigwig on Charlie's level.Soon, as the invited guests arrived, Albert personally brought two bottles of 3-liter Moutai that cost an arm and leg to the Diamond Room.For politeness's sake, Hal ordered two more bottles of one-liter Moutai, meaning that it was one liter for the eight persons in attendance.Th
Don Albert was waiting at the front doors of Heaven Springs when Jacob's Cullinan arrived.He was absolutely enthusiastic in welcoming the man, even stroking his ego as much as possible as he knew Jacob and his vanity—which made that a must.Hence, as soon as Jacob stopped the Cullinan, Don Albert and the manager of Heaven Springs were immediately on hand to receive him.Mr. Bay was riding shotgun but recognized Albert right away, exclaiming, "Shit, he's coming personally to receive you too?"Jacob chuckled. "Well, he and my son-in-law have a lot of respect for each other, so I guess that respect is extended to us as well."As they spoke, Albert had reached the Cullinan and opened the door for Albert, nodding at him respectfully, "Greetings, Mr. Wilson. You can leave the keys with Mr. Carson while I escort you and your friend upstairs.""Thank you very much." Jacob grinned and turned to Mr. Bay. "Come on. Let's go.""Yes, yes, of course!" Mr. Bay smiled and nodded, a little nerv
Mr. Bay's friend promptly asked, "Was it the manager, Mr. Carson?""Nope," Mr. Bay chuckled. "Guess again.""Oh, come on!" Mr. Bay's friend whined. "You're still telling me to guess now? Just so you know, those bigwigs were so pleased when I told them we'd have the Golden Room and said they'd be bringing their cards. I'd be laughed at if I didn't give them the details right now!"Mr. Bay laughed. "Alright, alright, I'll quit being mysterious—it's Jacob Wilson, my vice president. He contacted Don Albert of Heaven Springs personally, and the man promised you the Diamond Room and the finest wines of his cellar!""Holy shit!" Mr. Bay's friend gasped. "Mr. Wilson did? For real?! And the Diamond Room on top of that?!""Indeed," Mr. Bay nodded. "And you know me. Would I kid when it comes to such matters?"Mr. Bay's friend breathed a long sigh as if he had just cheated death. "Heavens… Thank you so much, my friend! You've really saved my skin there! You have no idea how much persuasion t
Jacob wasn't really concerned with the invitation. He wouldn't be going anyway, and he wouldn't tell Elaine about it.Right now, he had a question.After hanging up on Walker, he asked curiously, "A designated driver would be just a few dozen bucks at most. Why get Walker?"Mr. Bay sighed meaningfully. "Jacob, my boy—it's not just my job description you must handle when you succeed me. You must understand the unspoken rules of the workplace as well as interpersonal relationships."Raising his right index finger, he chuckled, "Earning the loyalty of subordinates is a science. But it has to be a carrot and stick—never just the carrot, while offering them chances to be of service.""Take Walker, for example. As his boss, buying him lunch is 5 points. Ask for a favor, but it's 50 points instead!""As a leader, you should also make sure to give requests that are reasonable. That way, they will consider you to be their ally, or soon enough.""People are strange that way—psychology sim