Contemptuous mockery echoed around them.Kenneth was such a wuss! He had called Charlie ‘dad’ three times over the course of a few minutes!Was he really the chairman of the renowned Modestway Group? He was such an embarrassment to himself and his company!Regardless, Kenneth couldn’t care less about any of that!A great man knew when to yield and when not to.You had to be alive, and only then could you use your manhood, right?If you were dead, what good was your manhood, then?So, he quickly went toward Charlie to butter him up. “Dad, please be merciful and forgive me, please! I swear, I’ll be forever in your debt, daddy!”Charlie waved his hand and laughed. “You should have called me dad earlier when I asked nicely. It’s too late now.”Kenneth gaped in surprise, thinking that Charlie wanted to mess with him. He pleaded desperately while tears drenched his cheeks, “Dad, please, I’m sorry, daddy! Please forgive me…”Charlie looked at Wendy who was standing in a daze and sai
Kenneth bit his lips, enduring the humiliation and anger in his heart as he respectfully said to Charlie, “Grandpa, can I go now?”Charlie patted his cheek and said, “Okay. Go now, my dear grandson!”Tears of humiliation fell from Kenneth’s eyes as he turned around and walked out tremblingly.Wendy hurriedly followed him out of the venue as well.They walked as fast as they could, worried that Charlie would stop them again, but Charlie had lost all interest in teasing them.Kenneth’s penis had completely malfunctioned now, he would be trapped in extreme despair for the rest of his life!After they went out, Don Albert rushed toward Charlie and said, “Master Wade, I’m sorry for being late. It’s my fault for letting you waste your time and effort with that trash. I’m willing to accept any punishment for my negligence.”Charlie waved his hand indifferently and asked, “Why are you here? Isn’t this the summit for the construction and decoration industry? Are you in this field, too?”
Kenneth was so pissed off right now, and Wendy was a convenient tool for him to vent his anger out so that he didn’t burn himself in the wrath of fury!As soon as they returned to the Wilson family villa, Kenneth dragged Wendy out of the car and rushed into the house.Christopher, Hannah, and Lady Wilson were sitting in the living room. When the parents saw Kenneth and Wendy rushing upstairs straight away without greeting them, a tinge of awkwardness hovered on their faces. Lady Wilson cleared her throat and said, “You guys should be grateful that Kenneth is fond of Wendy. Stop overthinking it.”Christopher nodded reluctantly and answered, “Mom, I’m not overthinking it. I just feel a little awkward.”Lady Wilson chided disdainfully, “What’s so awkward about it? You’re getting paid for it, aren’t you? The five million dollars that Kenneth gave to Wendy, is it in your hands now?”“Yes, mom, it’s with me.”Lady Wilson sighed and softened her tone a bit. “See? If Wendy and Kenneth
The noises seemed to be coming from Wendy and Kenneth’s room. Christopher and Hannah exchanged curious glances and quickly rushed out to see what had happened.At this moment, Wendy ran down the stairs with her disheveled clothes and a weeping voice.Christopher saw the reddish palm print on her face and frantically asked, “What’s wrong, Wendy? Did Kenneth hit you?”Wendy wailed innocently, “Dad, Mom, I don’t know why, but his manhood suddenly stopped working! I tried all kinds of methods, but… but it’s still the same. Then, he got angry and slapped me…”“What? Stopped working?” Christopher asked in surprise, “What do you mean? What happened?”Wendy couldn’t care less about the embarrassment and hurriedly explained, “That! His manhood! It just won’t get erect, no reaction at all!”“Huh?!” Hannah shrieked, “Is it because of his age?”Wendy shook her head. “No! He was okay last night! But I don’t know why, today, it suddenly couldn’t work…”Christopher finally understood why his
The Silverwing Hospital.Since it was already night when they got to the hospital, they could only wait for their turn at the emergency department.After lining up for twenty minutes, it was finally their turn, and the first thing the doctor asked was, “Yes? What made you come here?”Kenneth shooed Christopher out of the ward before saying to the doctor, “Doctor, I think I’m impotent all of a sudden. Can you please check what happened to me?”“Impotent?!” The doctor gaped in bewilderment and said, “Impotence is an andrological disorder, it doesn’t fall under emergency cases. I suggest you come again tomorrow morning to the andrology department directly and let the doctor there check it out for you. We at the emergency department mainly cover emergency cases such as headaches, fever, accidental injuries, or spasmodic diseases.”Kenneth growled indignantly, “My impotence is an emergency case! Can’t I see you for treatment right away?!”The doctor cleared his throat and started in a
Sensing the unusual silence and intensity, Kenneth asked, “Doctor, how is it?”The doctor shook his head helplessly and answered, “Mr. Wilson, I’m afraid that we can’t fix your problem. Based on our test and results, it shows that you suffer a disorder that we call penile necrosis, which means the nerves around your penis have suffered irreversible damage. I’m so sorry.”“Could it be that your hospital is not good enough?” Christopher asked.The doctor squinted at him in annoyance and said, “With the current medicine and technology, we can cure the damaged nerves and let it slowly recover, but we can’t do anything about the necrotic nerves. It’s like encountering a car accident. Some people can recover slowly, but some will never stand again.”Then, he turned his glance back toward Kenneth and said in a solemn tone, “In your case, no one in the world can do anything about it. It can’t be cured.”“What?! Argh! How can this be!!!”Kenneth’s face was as pale as a sheet of paper. He
“Oh? Do you know Doctor Simmons?” The doctor asked curiously.Kenneth laughed delightedly. “Of course, and it’s more than an acquaintance! The famous doctor you mentioned is our family’s friend! Back then, when he was down and out, it was our family that helped him to rise again and achieve what he has now. I didn’t know that he stays in Aurous Hill now, that’s great!”He jumped up from the bed and urged Christopher, “Hurry, get me to Dr. Simmons’s clinic now!”After asking for the address of Anthony’s clinic, Christopher quickly drove Kenneth to Serene World Clinic.As soon as they arrived at the clinic’s entrance, Kenneth hopped off the car and dashed into the clinic anxiously when he saw a man that seemed to be a clinic staff pushing a young man with crutches out of the door.The young man limped miserably while pleading, “Sir, sir, please, I beg you! Please inform Dr. Simmons that I need his help. I’ll give him five million dollars if he can fix my legs!”The clinic staff sai
Penile necrosis?This was an extraordinarily tricky problem!There was no known effective way of treating this problem in both Chinese and Western medicine. If it was truly necrosis, it was essentially untreatable.Anthony hurriedly asked, “How did it happen? What did you do? Penile necrosis is a very rare disorder!”Kenneth didn’t want to talk about his embarrassing incident, so he mumbled, “I don’t know how, but it happened just like that. I went to the Silverwing Hospital to have it checked, and the doctor said that it was necrosis…”Then, he wailed and pleaded, “Uncle Simmons, please help me! Only you can help me now!”Anthony felt that the problem was trickier than he could handle. Even with his medical skills, the most he could do was stabilize the necrosis so that his penis didn’t wither, but it was impossible to cure the necrosis and restore its function…He sighed and said, “Kenneth, necrosis is universally known to be a tricky and difficult problem to solve. It is very
With those words, Jacob didn't wait any further as he turned and left Antique Street, intent on seeking legal counsel.Raymond watched him leave before returning to Treasure Measure.He wasn't going to leave, but he had said so because he didn't want to waste much time with Jacob.Still, to avoid any trouble, he turned the sign outside to 'closed' before locking the door from the inside.That was when a man suddenly arrived, asking through the glass door, "Can I still take a look inside, sir?"Raymond was ready to refuse without even turning around when he realized that it was Charlie.He turned around and saw him standing outside just as expected.Smiling, he hurried over to open the door for him. "It's been a while, Mr. Wade!"Charlie was aware that Raymond was sticking to his identity of 'Raymond Cole' who had not been in touch since Raymond had been fired from Vintage Deluxe.Charlie chuckled in turn. "It has indeed. And you're a business owner yourself now, too.""It's j
Jacob zipped toward Raymond, his attitude immediately subservient, "I'm sure you've seen what Zachary Evans posted on his Twitter page, and to be honest, it's so terrible that my position in the Calligraphy and Painting Association has been affected too. I mean, you've made a lot of money, right?"Hell, even if you donated ten million, you'd still have another ten million and 970 thousand in net profits. So, all I'd like to ask is for you to post something to disclaim Zachary's post.Jacob's words left Raymond in thought.For Jacob, just being suspected of fraud would definitely be terrible. In fact, his position in the Calligraphy and Painting Association would definitely be threatened—if not dismissed altogether—if he wasn't cleared of suspicion.Since Jacob was Charlie Wade's father-in-law, Raymond had reason not to drive Jacob over the brink.But that also begged another question—it must be under Charlie's intention for Zachary to post his confession, and that meant Charlie in
Raymond couldn't help chuckling just as Jacob finished—he had honestly never heard of anyone who demanded a refund after donating to charity, but he was certainly seeing one now.Still, the receptionist was clearly experienced and slowly explained, "Sir, it's a legal clause of the country that all donations for philanthropy purposes can not be refunded under most circumstances—""It truly was a mistake," Jacob quickly said, cutting the receptionist off. "I was going to donate thirty thousand but pressed an extra zero by mistake. Please discuss this with your management—you just have to refund 27 thousand, see?""Sorry, sir," the receptionist apologized. "But it's a strict rule that we ourselves do not get to access the funds that have been donated into our accounts. Every donation will be screened extensively, and if you consider that there was a major oversight on your part, you may seek legal counsel to appeal for a refund. If the courts back your appeal, our organization will the
Nonetheless, Jacob darted into Treasure Measure and plucked off his mask, asking nervously, "Excuse me, Mr. Cole? It's me… Jacob Wilson…"Raymond looked up, pausing for a moment before acting as if he was actually curious, "Mr. Wilson! What brings you here? Don't tell me—you want that bronze sculpture back too?""No, no, no…" Jacob quickly shook his head. "I would never… I returned all the way from Dubai to apologize!""Apologize?" Raymond smiled faintly, and he did not play dumb this time as he asked bluntly, "Did you come back because of Zachary Evan's post?"Knowing he couldn't deny it any longer, Jacob nodded, "Yeah…"Raymond nodded and said calmly, "That's unnecessary. I was the one who benefited in the end."Jacob wasn't quite keeping up—thinking that Raymond was just trying to be nice by telling him he didn't have to apologize, he quickly pulled out his phone.Tapping on it and bringing up his transaction records, he handed it to Raymond reverently, "Mr. Cole, I understan
The cabbie chuckled. "You're a local yet you're heading to Antique Street right away as soon as you land instead of going home? And you're still saying you're not trying to pick up a killer bargain deal?"Come on, man—it's not just you, I want that too. We cabbies work ourselves to death only for ten thousand per month at best while our friend over there made twenty million in one night. I could keep driving cabs for the rest of my life and still not make that much money."Jacob knew that the cabbie must be talking about Raymond and became even more miserable then, grumbling unhappily, "I'm going to Antique Street for business—I'm not trying to pick up some missed bargain.""No? Then you didn't hear what happened yesterday?"The cabbie was immediately curious, and without waiting for Jacob's answer, he exclaimed happily, "Look, man—it was so ridiculous not even Hollywood would put it in their script. There were these fools who were trying to sell an antique trader a replica, but th
It was nighttime in Dubai as Jacob dragged his weary body from the hotel back to the airport.As he was flying economy this time, he was left sitting at the hard bench near the boarding terminal, waiting for it to open.While he waited, his heart was torn as he tapped into the website of the Aurous Hill Charity Fund, found their donation account, and wired the entire 300 thousand he had made over to them.He had picked the Aurous Hill Charity Fund because the circles of antique collectors in Aurous Hill were all discussing how Raymond had donated half of the 20 million he had made to that same charity fund.After Raymond skyrocketed to prominence in Antique Street and became a star, it could not be denied that people admired his profound ability.However, there were also people who envied his skill in turning the tables just as there were those who were jealous he had made twenty million in a single night.Still, Raymond moved fast—soon after word spread that he had made twenty m
Elaine quickly asked, "Well, what if you can't get it done?"Jacob was apprehensive even as he sighed. "If they really pressed the issue, guess I can't even stay at the Calligraphy and Painting Association now… We will see. If things get bad, I'll just resign. I won't ask for much right now, just as long as I don't have to go to jail."Elaine nodded. "Then you should try to reason things out with Raymond Cole or ask for Charlie's help if push comes to shove. Being humiliated is still better than prison.""Okay!"-It was nighttime at Aurous Hill by the time Elaine and Jacob arrived at their hotel.Charlie and Claire had just had dinner, and Claire pulled out her phone, saying, "I just checked my flight app, and it says my parents should have landed two hours ago. They are probably at the hotel, so I'll check in on them with a video call."She had yet to open her WhatsApp when Elaine called her on a video call.Jacob was planning to check in with Claire and Charlie to put their
Hearing what Jacob had said, Elaine became anxious and pressed him as he hung up, "What's going on? You're leaving? But we just got here! My shoes have just caught Dubai dirt, so why are we leaving so soon—"However, Jacob was wiping the sweat off his brow as he mumbled quietly, "Well, at this point, I have to leave or I won't be vice president anymore."Elaine immediately fumed. "We've been married for half our lives, and this is supposed to be our honeymoon, yet we're just leaving? I've posted about this on social media too—there are plenty of people who're waiting for more posts on our trip!"And don't forget—we spent a lot on our flight tickets and our hotels! The hotel bookings can't be refunded either!"Jacob scowled dolefully. "Well, what can we do? Why don't you stay? I'll go home and get this sorted out first….""Well, how long would that take?" Elaine asked."How should I know?" Jacob sighed, uneasy and annoyed. "Don Albert is saying I have to go back and donate the 300
"But I spent 98 thousand on that bronze sculpture!" Jacob exclaimed in agitation before he knew it. "I made 300 thousand from it, and that means my profit was 200 thousand at best, but I'm supposed to return that to him as well?! That means I'd have lost my own capital too!""I can't help you if you can't bear to part with that money, Mr. Wilson," Don Albert said quietly. "In that case, you'll just have to handle it yourself.""Wait, wait, wait!" Jacob immediately became antsy and cried out right then, "Please, Don Albert! I'll return the money! I'll return it, alright?! The entirety of my profits—202 thousand, okay? At least let me keep the money I spent, okay?""By that reasoning, Mr. Wilson, when a phone scammer is told by the cops to return the money they've made from defrauding, should he be allowed to keep the money he spent on telco charges? ""Oh, I…" Jacob was left stumped and could not come up with an answer.Don Albert then pressed on, "Mr. Wilson, I've offered a prom