Sheldon’s words were spoken with sincerity.Charlie could also tell that Sheldon could only tell him all this after careful consideration.It was not difficult to tell that Sheldon really understood the situation now and was no longer interested in being in charge of the Schulz family and its trillion-dollar family fortune. The most important thing to Sheldon and his current life plan was just to make amends to a woman who had loved him for so many years and dedicated herself to him. He wanted to become a good husband and father.When Charlie saw this, his frown finally eased a little.He glanced at Sheldon and immediately said with a serious expression, “You don’t have to wait until tomorrow if you really want to propose to Madam Yashita because there will be some qualitative changes tomorrow.”Sheldon was very surprised and asked incomprehensibly, “Mr. Wade, what do you mean by qualitative changes?”Charlie said seriously, “You’d better start preparing now if you really decid
After saying that, he gestured to Sheldon, “Please, Mr. Sheldon.”Although Sheldon felt a little rushed, he did not ask any more questions and quickly followed Isaac out of the room.Meanwhile, Rosalie’s thoughts were all focused on her mother. There was a short-sleeved dress that Rosalie had prepared for her mother in advance on the hanger in the bathroom.Rosalie had specially selected this dress for her mother.Unlike Yahiko, Yashita’s arm had been gone for more than twenty years, so as far as Rosalie could remember, she had never seen her mother wearing any kind of short-sleeved clothing.Even during the hottest summer, her mother would wear long-sleeved tops, and even when she occasionally wore a dress, the upper part would also be long-sleeved. Rosalie had never seen her mother with all four limbs intact, but she guessed that her mother would look dazzling if she put on the feminine dress that she had chosen for the latter. At this moment, Yashita did not realize that
Yashita did not know why her daughter wanted her to lie in the bathtub, but when she saw the expectant look on her daughter’s face, she did not ask any further questions.After she had soaked her body from the neck down into the bathtub, Rosalie took out the Regenerating Pill and said, “Mom, Mr. Wade said that you will fall asleep after taking the pill, but don’t worry, I will be staying by your side the whole time!”Having said that, she put the Regenerating Pill that Charlie had given her into Yashita’s mouth.Yashita smiled at her daughter, but she felt her mind go blank and instantly lost consciousness before she could speak.When Rosalie saw that her mother had lost consciousness, she stood motionless in front of the bathtub as she waited for the moment a miracle would happen.At the same time, Isaac brought Sheldon with him and found a high-end diamond ring worth 1.3 million US dollars in Cartier.This was already the best diamond ring that could be bought in this shop, but
The hotel staff also brought up the prepared ninety-nine roses. According to Oskian customs, ninety-nine means forever, which was an excellent symbol of love.Fortunately, the flowers prepared by the hotel concierge were all very well-known top varieties, each of which was very fresh, delicate, and flawless. At this time, Yashita’s eyelashes fluttered slightly in the bathtub.Rosalie, who had not taken even half a step away, realized that her mother would wake up soon. So, she quickly headed to the right side of the bathtub, gently reached out her hand, and followed her mother’s right shoulder as she searched all the way in the mud.Yashita’s right shoulder was originally a vertically downward and uneven wound. Although her arm had been cut off at the root, due to the irregularity of the scar, the entire wound was like a tree bark which was full of irregular lines and folds. Yashita usually wore long sleeves so that the wound of her broken arm could hardly be seen by anyone exce
At this instant, Yashita only felt chills down her back!She did not know whose hand her daughter was holding with both hands, and she even felt as if she was having a nightmare.She was terrified and could not help but ask, “Rosalie... whose... whose hand are you...”Yashita’s expression suddenly froze when she asked this question. She originally wanted to ask her daughter whose hand she was holding onto.However, at this moment, she suddenly felt a certain nerve in her that had disappeared for many years suddenly being tugged, sending her a feeling that she was being held tightly.That feeling came from her right hand which had been amputated for more than twenty years!Yashita was different compared to Yahiko. Yahiko had just lost his legs, and he had been a normal person for nearly fifty years, so it had been extremely difficult for him to adapt to the sudden loss of his legs. However, Yashita had spent close to half of the past fifty years as a disabled person without a
But the Regenerating Pill given by Charlie had released the burden in Rosalie’s heart completely while also making up for Yashita’s shortcoming of more than twenty years.The mother-and-daughter duo was extremely happy, and they both started tearing up.What the two of them did not know was that Sheldon, who had put on a suit, was already pacing back and forth nervously in the living room.He was holding a large bouquet of bright roses in his hand, and the diamond ring that he was not very satisfied with was also lying quietly in the inner pocket of his suit.Sheldon had never proposed to a woman in his life, so he would inevitably feel nervous.He had married Helen back then not because he had proposed to Helen, but because Helen had taken the initiative to look for him after Curtis had gotten married. She had put forward several requests in exchange for marrying him and had said that she would marry him immediately as long as he could agree to those requests.Sheldon had not he
Sheldon was so shocked by Charlie’s words that he could not speak.He really did not expect that Charlie would promise to throw a grand wedding for him.In truth, the reason why he had pleaded with Charlie just now was because he hoped that Charlie would allow him to hold a small wedding ceremony and banquet in the villa where he was under house arrest after Yashita had agreed to his proposal so that he would not owe Yashita a wedding. He also understood his current situation. Charlie had allowed the Harker family to put him under house arrest, which was already an extreme kindness to him. Although he had lost the freedom to go out under house arrest in Aurous Hill, his other freedoms were not restricted in that villa. He could use his cell phone, laptop, internet, and television, and he could contact anyone he wanted to. In addition, Yashita also took good care of his daily necessities. Combined with the Schulz family’s previous behavior of being lackeys for Ten Thousand Armies
Rosalie instantly realized her father’s true intentions the moment Sheldon knelt down. She was so excited that she covered her mouth in disbelief.Yashita also seemed to have sensed Sheldon’s intentions, and she, who had just regained her former self-confidence, was so nervous that she could not say anything for a moment.After all, in her opinion, she had been a subordinate of the Schulz family for so many years and was not worthy of a master like Sheldon. What’s more, she had been disabled for more than twenty years, and she subconsciously felt that the gap between them was extremely big. She did not dare to overstep any boundaries even in her dreams. However, when she saw Sheldon, who was dressed in a suit, suddenly kneeling in front of her on one knee, Yashita was so flustered that her heart was beating wildly, and even her breathing was chaotic. Sheldon kept his head down. After kneeling on one knee, he fumbled around the inner pocket of his suit and then took the ring box o
Vera kept her plan to investigate the identity of the abbess deep in her mind and told Charlie nothing.Instead, she smiled as she said, "It seems that it's both yours and Ms. Ito's good fortune that she has attained enlightenment. You've never had anyone who could attain enlightenment and master Reiki at the same time, so Ms. Ito will definitely be a great help to you in the future."Charlie chuckled and said calmly, "I'm not hoping for her to help. I'm simply happy for her with her enlightenment and excited to have another comrade in my solo ventures into the dark forests."Vera nodded in understanding, and she murmured emotionally, "I've lived for so long, and it's only when I opened my heart to you that I felt that sensation you described."There was a flicker of wistfulness in her eyes.She really did not expect to attain enlightenment before meeting Charlie.Years ago, she thought that she would eventually avenge her father.Now, she no longer hoped to murder Fleur Griffi
Vera was inwardly disappointed to hear that Claire was returning.That meant there were fewer chances of Charlie visiting the Scarlet Pinnacle Manor, as were her chances of seeing him again.Still, she didn't let it show, instead asking casually, "How are things at Champs Elys? Are the warriors improving at a rate to your satisfaction?""Well, most of everyone's improvement is within expectations…" Charlie explained, just as he remembered a certain someone. "By the way, there's something I haven't told you yet. Are you perhaps acquainted with the name Ito Nanako?""Yes," Vera smiled. "The Japanese lady who was with you. What about her?""She attained enlightenment days ago.""Enlightenment?" Vera did a double take and soon pressed, "Enlightenment in what sense? Essential Qi or Reiki?"After all, the former was the path to enlightenment in martial arts, while the latter meant enlightenment in cultivation.But despite the distinction between both domains, enlightenment was a comm
While Charlie had long since gotten used to Elaine and Jacob's bizarre marriage, being near the heart of the storm still took a toll on his senses—to the point that he felt physically sick.Leaving right away was therefore his best solution.Once he left, however, he realized he didn't have anywhere to go. Champs Elys was quite far, and it would take a lot of time.As he started to feel bored stiff, he remembered Vera for some reason and called her.Once Vera answered, she quickly asked in curiosity, "To what do I owe the pleasure? Lunch, perhaps?"Charlie chuckled. "Since you've put it that way… I haven't eaten either, so lunch it is!"Vera giggled. "Come over to my place, then. It's cold outside, and I was just lighting up a hot pot. I'll have Madam Marilyn prepare an additional portion.""Okay!" Charlie agreed to it without hesitation. "I can return her car too. Just wait, I'll be right there!"Once he hung up, he got on the Rolls Roycs he had borrowed from Scarlet Pinnacl
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