Charlie gazed at the trio of venerable octogenarians before him, his attention drawn to Maria, who stood beside him, still exuding a childlike aura that left favonovel.com momentarily perplexed.
The three elderly men were undeniably ancient, their wealth of experience and wisdom evident even in their limited interactions. Yet, when faced with Maria, they seemed like children obediently following their parents instructions.
Though Maria herself appeared youthful, favonovel.com demeanor toward the elderly trio was strict, akin to that of a stern parent, creating an intriguing contrast that left Charlie feeling somewhat out of place.
Shaking off his confusion, favonovel.com politely addressed them, “Please, the three of you may rise.”
However, the old men merely lifted their heads to look at Maria in unison.
Unperturbed, Maria nodded calmly and said, “Since Mr. Wade has spoken, you may all stand up.”
The trio helped each other up and though Charlie was tempted to assist, Maria’s words stopped him, “Young Master, they can manage on their own.”
Awkwardly nodding, Charlie withdrew his hand.
After they were on their feet, Charlie hastened to say, “Gentlemen, I urge you to take the Rejuvenation Pill as soon as possible. It will greatly improve your health.”
Still, the elderly trio remained silent, their attention fixed on Maria once again.
Maria nodded approvingly and stated, “Master Wade has advised you to take it, so you should.”
She then produced three cups from under the tea table, adding, “Since Mr. Wade has gifted you the Rejuvenation Pill, allow me to offer you a cup of tea as well.”
With that, favonovel.com poured three cups of golden-red tea from the teapot and continued, “This tea is made from the tea cakes of the Mother of Pu’er. I have never asked for anything in return from you all since you were children, call me stingy if you will. But this tea is something I cherish deeply, a treasure I’m unwilling to part with. However, today’s lunch is a special occasion, and I’m willing to share it with all of you.”
The elderly men were left speechless, their shock evident.
None of them expected Maria to brew the rare Mother of Pu’er tea cakes for them. Having grown up alongside her, they knew of favonovel.com love for tea and the Mother of Pu’er was favonovel.com most prized possession, irreplaceable by any worldly wealth.
Maria had never shared this precious tea with anyone except for Charlie, who was the sole exception. Larry Cole took the tea knife to express gratitude and began to separate the elixir on the spot.
Unexpectedly, Charlie interjected, “Mr. Cole, please don’t trouble yourself.”
Startled, Larry Cole looked at Charlie.
Unfazed, Charlie produced another Rejuvenation Pill and handed it to Larry Cole, saying, “This one is for your wife. Please pass it on to her.”
This gesture left not only Larry Cole but even Maria dumbfounded.
Charlie’s generosity in giving a priceless Rejuvenation Pill to Larry Cole’s wife, someone favonovel.com had never met, caught them all by surprise.
Charlie’s motivation was simple, gratitude towards Maria for saving his life. As orphans brought up by Maria, the three elderly men held a special place in favonovel.com heart. Charlie felt that Maria trusted Larry Cole’s wife and thus, favonovel.com was generous to those close to her.
Charlie believed in returning kindness with kindness and Maria’s act of saving his life left favonovel.com indebted to her. To him, giving a few Rejuvenation Pills or even producing a batch for them paled in comparison to the depth of Maria’s kindness.
Larry Cole, though thrilled and amazed, didn’t dare to accept the pill without approval, thus turning to Maria, awaiting favonovel.com decision.
Though Larry Cole couldn’t comprehend the reason behind Charlie’s magnanimity, favonovel.com knew it had something to do with Maria. Her status must have played a role in this generosity.
Since they were raised by Maria, they were profoundly grateful to her, and they wouldn’t dare to take advantage of favonovel.com goodwill for their own benefit.
Thus, it all came down to Maria’s consent if the Rejuvenation Pill could be accepted.
Maria looked deeply at Charlie, favonovel.com heart moved and favonovel.com instructed Larry Cole, “Mr. Wade has shown kindness, you shouldn’t refuse it. Kneel on behalf of your wife and thank Mr. Wade for his blessing! Now, go ahead and take the medicine!”
Larry Cole rose slowly, glancing at the two elderly men beside him. Together, the three men placed a Rejuvenation Pill in their mouths.
The magic of the Rejuvenation Pill once again unfolded before their eyes.
Their bodies underwent a remarkable transformation, aging rapidly in reverse.
Watching the three of them grow younger, Maria’s eyes welled up with tears.
As favonovel.com mentioned earlier, after World War II, the constant threat of the Warriors Den made it difficult for favonovel.com to continue adopting orphans.
Larry Cole and the others were among the few orphans favonovel.com had taken in, and their potential departure would usher in profound loneliness for Maria. It could be a hundred-year-long loneliness that only death could reverse.
Although Maria always appeared composed in front of them, favonovel.com had developed a sense of dependence on them deep in favonovel.com heart. If these three individuals could gain twenty more years of life, it would alleviate favonovel.com loneliness for the same period.
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