However, she had come up with a low-key but meaningful word, ‘Jamal’.At this time, Charlie could not help but feel that Matilda was truly amazing.Nevertheless, Charlie simply thought about this deep in his own heart. He did not tell Paul about it.Since Paul was such a smart person, Charlie guessed that Paul should also know the origins of his middle name.After signing the contract, Liam asked respectfully, “Master Wade, are you going to change the Weaver Pharmaceutical’s name now?”Liam felt that since Charlie was already the major shareholder of Weaver Pharmaceutical, it would not be appropriate for them to continue calling the company ‘Weaver Pharmaceutical’.Charlie also felt that it would be really strange to continue calling the company he controlled Weaver Pharmaceutical.So, he thought for a while before he said, “Then, we will change the name of the pharmaceutical company to The Apothecary Pharmaceutical.”Charlie felt that his ability to master so many classic medi
On the way back, Charlie asked Paul, “By the way, what has Aunt Hall been up to lately?”Paul replied, “My mother recently enjoys going to Senior University. An old friend of hers invited her over to be a visiting professor at the Senior University. She is specializing in teaching senior citizens about the legal system.”“Oh?” Charlie was very surprised, and he asked, “Then, wouldn’t Aunt Hall be Professor Hall now?”Paul laughed as he said, “She is not really a professor. In fact, Senior University is also not a university in the true sense. It is just a college providing training classes for the elderly. Although my mother is teaching a class there, she is also attending some calligraphy and traditional painting classes there as well. She is very busy every day now.”After that, Paul asked curiously, “What has Uncle Wilson been up to lately? My mother often brings him up, but it seems as though she is always hesitating and swallowing back her words whenever she wants to talk.”C
Jasmine had always been very respectful toward him because of these reasons.Thus, he believed that Jasmine must have deliberately concealed the fact that this was her birthday banquet—because she was afraid that she would owe him even more favors.When Charlie thought about this, he suddenly felt that this was getting very interesting.Jasmine, aren’t you afraid of owing me more favors? Well, I am going to do you another great favor this time.I will not go out and buy you a birthday gift, but I will prepare a Rejuvenating Pill for you.Everyone in the upper-class society of Aurous Hill knew how amazing the Rejuvenating Pill was. After all, everyone had seen it for themselves.Lord Moore had publicly taken the Rejuvenating Pill at his birthday banquet the other day, and everyone had personally witnessed the magical effect of the pill for themselves.Charlie even heard that someone was willing to spend one hundred million or even several hundred million dollars just to buy a Rej
Paul drove home after sending Charlie back to the villa at Thompson First.Charlie walked back to the villa on his own. His father-in-law, Jacob, hurriedly came forward to greet him as he asked, “My good son-in-law, did you manage to see your Aunt Hall after going out with Paul today?”Charlie replied helplessly, “Dad, why would I possibly meet Aunt Hall when I am going out to run some errands with Paul?”Jacob could not help but sigh as he felt very depressed.He missed Matilda very much these past few days. However, since Elaine was at home, he did not dare to take the risk of meeting up with Matilda.So, at this time, he could not help but feel very anxious and lost.He asked Charlie again, “Then, did you ask Paul about the current status of your Aunt Hall? How has she been?”Charlie smiled before he replied, “Aunt Hall is doing very well lately. I heard Paul saying that Aunt Hall is also teaching a class at Senior University nowadays. She is not only teaching a class, but sh
Charlie could not help but feel that Jasmine looked very breathtaking when he saw her.He had already long felt that Jasmine’s appearance and figure were not inferior compared to his wife, Claire.Even the aristocratic temperament that Jasmine had cultivated ever since her childhood could not be matched by his wife.After all, Jasmine was the eldest young lady of the local top big and powerful family. Ever since she was young, she had received noble etiquette teachings, and she was very different compared to any other woman.When Jasmine saw Charlie, she became very excited, and she rushed forward as she said shyly, “Master Wade, you are here.”Charlie smiled slightly before he said, “Jasmine, why didn’t you tell me that it was your birthday in advance?”Jasmine replied apologetically, “Master Wade, please do not be offended. The reason why I didn’t tell you about it was because I was afraid that you would spend money just to prepare a gift for me.”Charlie smiled before he said
At this moment, all the guests who had come to attend Jasmine’s birthday banquet today were actually waiting for Charlie.Everyone knew that Donald from the Webb family had come to Aurous Hill with his son some time ago, and they had even had a conflict with Charlie.Moreover, Charlie had even broken Sean’s hand in public during Lord Moore’s birthday banquet. After that, Isaac had also come forward and broken each of their legs before finally letting the father and son from the Webb family return to Sudbury in embarrassment.Since then, every one of them had felt that Charlie was absolutely fearless. He was not even worried and did not even care about the top and most influential family in the entire South Region.At that time, many people were actually still worried that Charlie would be no match for the Webb family which had many assets and a strong background.Unexpectedly, within a short period of time, the Webb family had fallen from their top position as the top and most i
Basically, he would not go to the Emgrand Group at all on a normal basis. He would just ask about the Emgrand Group and would hand everything directly over to Doris to handle.Based on what Doris had just said, it seemed as though she was hoping that he would be able to go to Emgrand Group more often.As he thought about this, Charlie smiled before he told Doris, “Since the beautiful vice-chairman will be there, I will naturally go to the Emgrand Group more often in the future to trouble you!”When Doris heard this, her beautiful and glamorous face turned bright red.At this time, Anthony also brought Xyla over with him.Xyla looked at Charlie with tenderness in her beautiful eyes.At the same time, she could not help but feel a little unhappy inside. She could not help but feel that Master Wade seemed to be paying less attention to her and her grandfather lately.This was because she had not seen Master Wade coming to the Serene World Clinic anymore during this time. So, althou
Aurora’s face was already flushed red with embarrassment when Charlie looked at her.Aurora had always been the kind of girl who was extremely pompous. Moreover, she was not shy and weak because she also had a fighting background.However, her heart was filled with a little girl’s shyness and excitement because she had suddenly met her sweetheart. It seemed as though she had suddenly become a very shy and lovable girl.Charlie smiled slightly at her before he said, “Aurora, you are here too. How have you been?”Aurora blushed as she said, “Recently… I have been pretty good recently. Thank you for your concern, Master Wade…”Charlie nodded slightly before he told everyone, “Since everyone has not seen each other for quite some time and since today is also Miss Moore’s birthday, we can drink a few more glasses of wine together later.”Everyone hurriedly replied, “Of course! Of course! We definitely have to drink a few more glasses of wine tonight!”At this time, Jasmine said apolo
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