After Yahiko had put on the uncomfortable prostheses, several male servants helped him change into the hakama.As Yahiko stood on the spot dressed up in a new way, he did seem to have regained some of his former elegance.However, he was the only one who knew the pain involved.He just stood there for two or three minutes while putting on clothes, and he felt pain, numbness, and some itching where his body was in contact with the prostheses.He really wanted to throw this pair of prostheses immediately and return to the wheelchair again, but he had no choice but to resist the urge to do so when he thought about what his daughter had said about taking pictures.He had originally wanted to walk out on his own, but he did face some difficulties after taking a few steps due to the inconvenient movement of the prostheses, so he had to let the servant help him out of the room.However, he did not know that no one in the entire Ito family was still busy with his birthday. Instead, every
“How can we do that?!” Nanako said, “Charlie-kun asked me to take you and Tanaka-san with me!”“I still won’t go even if that’s the case.” Yahiko said angrily, “I haven’t left home for so long because I don’t want to go out and embarrass myself, let alone go to the United States.”Nanako said firmly, “This is Charlie-kun’s intention.”Yahiko said with some anger, “So what if it’s his intention? You’re the one who likes him, not me. You can go by yourself. I’ll stay here. I’m not going anywhere!”Nanako was a little angry, and her tone was even a little stern, and it seemed as if she was reprimanding him a little as she blurted out, “Otou-san! Have you forgotten Charlie-kun’s kindness to the Ito family?!”“I haven’t forgotten!” Yahiko said resentfully, “But don’t forget that Charlie has also taken quite a sum of money from me! He did not give the billions of US dollars to me after he said that he would not do it. Did I mention this after that? No, right?”Nanako said seriously, “O
Yahiko still looked a little sullen until the plane took off.Before boarding the plane, Nanako especially took a photo of Yahiko wearing the hakama as he stood on the prostheses under the plane and got the servant to carry him onto the plane immediately afterward. Half an hour after the plane took off and started flying smoothly, Nanako and her aunt hurriedly brought up the food and cake that they had brought with them to celebrate Yahiko’s fiftieth birthday in the air. Nanako lit the candles and sang the birthday song before coaxing Yahiko and saying, “Otou-san, blow out the candles!” Nanako did not realize that at this point, she had already changed the way she addressed her father from Eminent Father to Otou-san.She had even used a slightly reprimanding tone a couple of times without realizing it.Unexpectedly, this actually suppressed Yahiko’s original arrogance. After being reprimanded by his precious daughter, he lost his original temper, and it was replaced with a chi
“Okay.” Charlie quickly said, “I’ll see you later, then.”“Okay, Mr. Wade. See you later.”Fifteen minutes later, Kathleen’s helicopter landed on the top floor of Shangri-La.Charlie took Rosalie, Isaac, and Albert with him into the helicopter.Half an hour later, the helicopter flew over a remote building on the outskirts of New York City.The Fox family’s medical technology center was located here.This building was the only building within a two-kilometer radius. It was twenty-five stories high, and the surroundings were heavily guarded.After getting off the helicopter, Kathleen took the initiative to walk in front as she led the way and said to Charlie, “Mr. Wade, we established a medical technology center mainly for research and development as well as the testing of some relatively high-end and advanced treatment methods and drugs, which includes the most advanced proton therapy system and cellular immunotherapy for cancer that are available here, and they are the best in
When Jameson saw Charlie, he was very pleasantly surprised. At the same time, he felt very excited, almost as if he had grasped his final hope in a desperate situation.Charlie asked curiously, “Mr. Smith, why are you here?”Jameson subconsciously replied respectfully, “Mr. Wade, the FDA has several clinical projects in collaboration with the Fox Medical Technology Center. I came here today to complete some routine work...”After saying this, before Charlie could speak, he knelt on the ground and said with tears in his eyes, “Mr. Wade, I have been hoping to meet you again for a long time, but I have never had the chance to do so. I have been to Aurous Hill a few times, but the people from the Apothecary Pharmaceutical and Don Albert were unable to connect me to you... Don Albert kept charging me several introduction fees, but he simply kept procrastinating without helping me run the errands...”Albert curled his lips behind Charlie and said, “You simply want to see Mr. Wade because
If it was Harry Potter written by JK Rowling, it might be very profitable, but it had no strategic value for the United States. Therefore, the White House would not be interested in this book, let alone any infringement on it.However, if other countries or companies discovered patents with strategic value, the White House would definitely be the first to find a way to get this patented technology. The magic of the Apothecary Restoration Pill was that the kind of cancer the patient had or the stage of cancer did not matter. Even if the cancer had metastasized all over the body or had caused an organ failure, a terminally ill patient who could die at any moment would still get better immediately as soon as they had taken this medicine!If this kind of medicine was used to make money, it would definitely attract money from all over the world. Regardless of whether it was the rich or poor, once they had cancer, they would probably try their best to hand over their life savings to Apot
Moreover, the Apothecary Restoration Pill had already made a name for Apothecary Pharmaceutical. Under such circumstances, the Apothecary Restoration Pill had already completed its mission successfully. When Jameson heard Charlie’s words, tears welled up in his eyes and he cried, “Mr. Wade, I heard that Apothecary Pharmaceutical provides free intensive treatment for terminally ill cancer patients with family difficulties in Oskia. I beg you to give my son a place in the program. My son, Jimmy, is really pitiful. I cannot bear to see him continue suffering from cancer...”Charlie said with a serious expression, “You said it yourself. Apothecary Pharmaceutical’s free medical care is for terminally ill patients with family difficulties. The primary condition is family difficulties. At this point, it seems that neither you nor your son meets the criteria. What’s more, strictly speaking, this activity is only for Oskian patients. Countless Oskian patients cannot even get this opportunity
Jameson was a little overwhelmed and at a loss when he heard Charlie’s words. He was the head of the entire FDA. He was not only a proper upper-class person in the United States, but he was also from an absolute high elite group.Yet, Charlie’s light-hearted words were to ask him to resign from his current job and give up everything that he had worked so hard for. This was indeed unexpected. When Charlie saw that Jameson seemed to be at a loss, he said lightly, “This is just my personal opinion. You can go back and think about it slowly. I still have something to do, so I won’t continue talking to you anymore.”After saying that, he looked at Kathleen, who was next to him, and said, “Let’s go, Miss Fox.”Kathleen nodded and then made an inviting gesture as she said respectfully, “This way please, Mr. Wade.”Jameson watched Charlie and Kathleen walk into the elevator, and he watched the elevator doors close slowly as he continued kneeling on the spot without moving.His compani
Falling apart in both mind and spirit, Jacob was crying as he disembarked and took a cab to the hotel.Elaine, who had been lying around for 24 hours, was stunned speechless as she watched him enter, crying like a child.In contrast, Elaine looked like a mother to Jacob just then as he threw himself into her arms and bawled, "Darling… That prick Mr. Bay screwed me over… I have nothing left now…"Taken aback for a moment that Jacob would bawl in her arms like that, Elaine soon came to her senses and patted his back as she comforted him, "Oh, stop crying already. Who cares about some Calligraphy and Painting groupies? We certainly don't! Just hear me out and don't ever go there again!"Jacob kept sobbing, "But I care… I want to go…"Annoyed, Elaine's hand that had been patting Jacob a moment ago slid down to his hip and pinched him viciously before he noticed."Ow!" Jacob yelped in pain, and he demanded indignantly, "What was that for?!""Shut up!" Elaine snapped, glowering. "I wa
Jacob couldn't even be bothered by the looks others were giving him, and he called Mr. Bay immediately.Mr. Bay had already gone home and was seated on the couch with his wife, watching his phone and waiting for Jacob to call and demand an explanation.Mr. Bay knew that he had to answer for this and that if he avoided Jacob, it may well be a confession that he had screwed Jacob over.So, to avoid unnecessary trouble, he decided to come clean with Jacob.Naturally, by coming clean, he meant passing the buck as his wife had suggested.Hence, as he answered Jacob's call, he immediately sighed in embarrassment, "Hey, Jacob. I'm so sorry about that…"However, Jacob was so furious he immediately started bellowing, "Mr. Bay! Are you fucking with me here?! You said that the resignation letter was more of a formality, but you just made it public instead! So, all those things you said about helping me were just a trap, was it?! You're despicable! And to think I've been so good to you, even
The repeated flights had left Jacob tormented.Even before he actually had the time to enjoy Dubai, he had already gotten sick of the place and didn't want to ever return.And on the flight, he couldn't stop his thoughts from going astray.Now that he was not getting back the money he had lost, his only hope was Mr. Bay.Fortunately, Mr. Bay was serious about his promise that he would at least save him a job as department head. That was why, despite his thoughts running astray, he never considered the thought that he would be kicked out of the Calligraphy and Painting Association.As soon as his flight landed, he didn't wait to turn off his phone's flight mode, waiting for the internet connection to return so that he could ask Mr. Bay about the meeting.Once he did, he received a ton of messages from public accounts to acquaintances—many had already found out that he had resigned from the post of administrative vice-president and wanted to ask how he was doing.And Matilda was
The Calligraphy and Painting Association was certainly efficient—soon after the meeting was dismissed, the news that the administrative vice-president had resigned was posted on their official page and social media.The notice was simple and never mentioned what Jacob had done, only that the administrative vice-president had asked to resign for personal reasons. The request had since been voted upon, and all members had agreed to it.And that was how a simple and short message kicked Jacob out of the Calligraphy and Painting Association entirely.In the city, other associations closely connected with the Calligraphy and Painting Association were the various cultural societies and circles of antique enthusiasts and the Senior University. In fact, most fans of the public page of the Calligraphy and Painting Association were from the Senior City, and every lecturer, student, and even guest lecturer were subscribed.As a matter of fact, that was entirely Jacob's doing. After his lect
There weren't that many members in the Calligraphy and Painting Association—just a handful over twenty.Hence, at Mr. Bay's request, everyone showed up at the conference at 1 pm.He chose the afternoon as there were a handful who were away on outreach, including Walker, who was subbing for Jacob's lectures.Once the entire Calligraphy and Painting Association save for Jacob was informed of the mandatory meeting, every member was there on the hour, seated primly and in attention in the huge conference room.Mr. Bay didn't waste his breath on the preamble either—as soon as he saw that everyone had arrived, he announced, "Everyone, I've gathered you here today because our administrative vice-president, Jacob Wilson, has been alleged to be involved in a certain malicious scheme."Last night, Mr. Wilson submitted his resignation to me, and after a discussion with my vice-presidents, we've all decided to hold a vote. It will be open to every member in the association as we will be decid
Having sent his resignation letter, Jacob had no idea that it would be the catalyst for his dismissal.He didn't sleep well at the rundown motel either and had dark circles under his eyes as he rushed to the airport early the next morning.Clearing the checkpoint and boarding his flight, everything went smoothly until his flight to Dubai lifted off at 10 am.-Meanwhile, the other vice-presidents of the Calligraphy and Painting Association had arrived at Mr. Bay's office.They all had the same goal—pressure Mr. Bay and get Jacob kicked out of the association no matter what it took.Naturally, they knew that Mr. Bay most definitely would have to help Jacob since Jacob was close with Don Albert. If Mr. Bay insisted on protecting Jacob, they shouldn't insist, or Jacob would hear about it, and the man would bear a grudge.Even so, as the vice-presidents entered Mr. Bay's office and closed the door behind them, one of them couldn't help asking, "So, Mr. Bay—how do you intend to deal
Hence, Mr. Bay sent a reply in under five minutes after Jacob sent his resignation letter.As Jacob tapped on it, he immediately saw Mr. Bay's reply: Mr. Wilson's resignation is a huge loss to the association. However, we should also respect his individual situation and opinion. As such, to discuss our direction forward, all vice-presidents are required to attend a meeting at 10am tomorrow to discuss this matter.Jacob was still perplexed as to why Mr. Bay would reply to his mail and even summon the other vice-presidents for a meeting, and when he had a closer look, he saw that Mr. Bay had forwarded his mail to everyone else.Seeing that, Jacob thought to himself that Mr. Bay could just stick to a discussion involving just Mr. Bay and the vice-presidents instead of the entire association.As such, he sent a voice message on WhatsApp: "Mr. Bay, did you make a mistake and forward my mail to everyone else?"Mr. Bay soon replied, "Everyone already knows about your situation, so there'
Mr. Bay was left pursing his lips awkwardly. "T-That's way too despicable, don't you think? I'm the one who asked him to write a resignation and give up his place as vice-president while I handle the other vice-presidents and resolve the entire matter internally. Everyone can take a step back from escalation, and it's a solution that could please everyone."If I take that resignation at face value, won't it be like a bank goading a client into taking a scam loan? Won't he hate me to the bone if he finds out I screwed him over?""What are you worried about?" Mrs. Bay shot back in annoyance. "Are you that scared of Jacob Wilson turning against you? Hell, my own sister hates me to the bone—but what did you think I told her? That I'm never lending her the money no matter how much she hates me!"What do you think would have happened if I were worried about her feelings and loaned her the money she asked for? She wouldn't have to use a single cent to get herself a new house! She would say
"Don Albert… is giving up on Jacob Wilson?!"Mr. Bay exclaimed in shock. "B-But he was so respectful toward Jacob just the other day when we had dinner at the Heaven Springs… He gave us the best private room and even offered his best wine, filling our glasses personally…"Mrs. Bay waved him off. "You've been stuck with the retirees of the Calligraphy and Painting Association for so long that you've lost your nose for danger! Just think about it—married couples who were just sharing a bed one night could pull a knife on their partner the very next day. And these are men with priorities we're talking about."Also, you should take into account that Zachary Evans is Don Albert's right-hand man, and Jacob somehow dragged him into a fraud scheme. So, do you think Don Albert would be happy with that?"And according to Zachary's public statement, all the money they got went straight into Jacob's pocket—and what does that mean? It means Zachary is an accessory to a crime—at worst, an accomp