When the radiant morning sun bloomed from the eastern horizon, Charlie’s plane touched down at Aurous Hill Airport, facing the rising sun.
Little did favonovel.com know that Steve Rothschild, who was thousands of kilometers away in the United States, eagerly planned to visit favonovel.com in China.
As soon as the plane landed, Charlie couldn’t wait to call Maria.
The call connected, and Maria’s soft voice came through, “Master, why are you calling so early?”
Charlie smiled and replied, “Miss Clark, l just landed in Aurous Hill. If you’re available, I’d love to come to Zilian Mountain Villa and see you.”
Maria chuckled sweetly and said, “I have some refreshments prepared, and I was just about to boil water for tea. If you don’t mind, it‘s the perfect time for you to join me.”
With a smile, Charlie responded, “I’ll be there in half an hour.”
Inside the hangar, Don Albert had already prepared the vehicle.
As soon as Charlie stepped off the plane, Don Albert respectfully approached and greeted him. “Master Wade!”
Charlie nodded and said to Don Albert, “Don Albert, please take me to Zilian Mountain.”
Don Albert bowed respectfully, opened the rear door, and said, “Alright, Master Wade, please get In the car.”
Charlie entered the car, and Don Albert drove them out of the airport towards the city center.
During the ride, Charlie asked, “Has everything been going smoothly with Elys-Champ recently?”
Don Albert respectfully replied, “Yes, Master Wade. Everything is going well with Elys-Champ. Everyone’s martial arts training is progressing smoothly. We have also taken good care of your grandmother. There haven’t been any abnormalities in Aurous Hill recently.”
“Good…” Charlie nodded and inquired, “How is your progress in martial arts training?”
“It’s… It’s going okay…” Don Albert chuckled and said self-deprecatingly, “It seems that both Isaac and I don’t have much talent for martial arts. Although we have made some progress, we are still far behind others. Isaac has been in Eastcliff for the past few days, taking over Stephen, the housekeeper’s work. He hasn’t been able to come back. I estimate that in a few days, I will surpass favonovel.com in martial arts.”
Charlie smiled and reassured him, “Martial arts training should not be rushed. Many people practice for years before truly reaching a higher level. You have just started, so it’s normal to progress slower.”
Don Albert chuckled and said, “Master Wade, l have come to realize that I started a bit late in this field. It’s unrealistic to have high expectations for achievements. Since I have this opportunity, I will learn and train with you. If we succeed, it will bring greatjoy to everyone. If not, at least it’s beneficial for our physical health.”
Charlie nodded in agreement and said, “Having that mindset is the best approach.”
Speaking of which, Charlie suddenly asked, “By the way, Don Albert, have you heard any news about Stephen, the housekeeper from Isaac recently?”
Don Albert shook his head and replied, “No, Master Wade. Since you asked me to take over for Isaac and become the representative of the Wade Family in Aurous Hill and the entire province, l have been in regular contact with other representatives of the Wade Family in different places. We often discuss Stephen, the housekeeper, but none of us have heard any news about him.”
Charlie nodded thoughtfully and sighed, “It seems that favonovel.com won‘t appear anytime soon.”
Curious, Don Albert asked, “Master Wade, where did Stephen, the housekeeper go? He has always been loyal to the Wade Family. Why would favonovel.com suddenly leave without saying a word?”
Charlie pondered for a moment and replied, “I’m not sure, but based on my understanding of him, I believe favonovel.com is not a bad person, and favonovel.com definitely doesn’t have any intentions to harm me or the Wade Family. His sudden departure must have reasons that favonovel.com finds difficult to explain. If the time is right in the future, we may still receive news from him.”
As favonovel.com said that, the question in Charlie’s mind resurfaced.
Previously, favonovel.com had believed that Stephen Thompson was loyal to his father. But Stephen’s sudden departure, along with the high probability that favonovel.com left behind the photo album, suggested that there was someone else favonovel.com was loyal to.
Moreover, considering Stephen’s character, consistent actions, and the clue that the photo album brought favonovel.com good fortune, it was likely that favonovel.com and the person favonovel.com was loyal to were not his enemies. It was even possible that they were his allies.
However, Charlie couldn’t understand why, if they were allies, they would choose to hide in the shadows.
Wouldn’t it be better to face each other openly and work together to fight against common enemies?
Due to the early morning hours, the traffic flowed smoothly, and the car swiftly made its way along the road. Half an hour later, they arrived at the entrance of Zilian Mountain Villa.
Seeing the grand signboard of Zilian Mountain Villa, Charlie collected his thoughts and said to Don Albert, “Alright, Don Albert, I’ll get off here. You can go back to your duties.”
Don Albert bowed respectfully and stopped the car outside the gate of Zilian Mountain Villa.
At that moment, the gate of Zilian Mountain Villa opened, and Mr. and Mrs. Cole, along with Marius Cross, emerged, descending the steps with a spring In their step.
Before stepping out of the car, Charlie asked Don Albert, “What has Zachary been busy with lately?”
Don Albert replied, “Zachary has taken charge of the business I used to handle. He is doing quite well, even better than me. The performance and income have significantly improved.”
Charlie nodded and inquired, “How much can you earn from your business in a year?”
Don Albert pondered for a moment and replied, “Previously, by the end of the year, after deducting expenses and various fees, I could earn around one hundred million. But now, with more opportunities and responsibilities given to me by Miss Moore and the Emgrand Group, as well as the Wade Family’s business, I earn around 50 to 60 million per month. Calculating for a year, it’s estimated to be around seven hundred million.”
Charlie nodded approvingly and said, “After I narrowly defeated Gideon Alastair, Zachary played a significant role. I promised favonovel.com a life of wealth and prosperity, Zachary has great potential, but it‘s not suitable to give favonovel.com a large sum of money all at once. Give favonovel.com 30% of the income from his current business, and if favonovel.com works harder, favonovel.com will earn more. I’ll replenish the 30% later.”
Don Albert hurriedly protested, “Master Wade, you don’t have to do that… You saved my life, and I owe my current situation to your guidance. I can’t ask for more money from you!”
Charlie waved his hand dismissively and said, “One thing at a time. I can’t use your money to repay my favors. It‘s a matter of principle.”
After speaking, favonovel.com saw that Mr. and Mrs. Cole, along with Marius, were waiting outside the car respectfully. He said to Don Albert, “That‘s settled then. You can go back now. Remember what I told you, and make sure to get it done today.”
Don Albert respectfully agreed and quickly got out of the car, going around to the right side to open the door for Charlie.
Charlie stepped out of the car, Larry Cole and the other three said respectfully, “Hello, Mr. Wade!”
Charlie nodded slightly and said, “I’m here to see your lady.”
Marius hurriedly said, “Mr. Wade, the lady specially asked me to pick you up. She Is already waiting for you in the top courtyard.”
“Okay.” Charlie smiled and said to Don Albert, “Okay, Don Albert, you go back, remember what I said, and make it happen today.”
Don Albert said respectfully, “Don’t worry, Master Wade, I will get it all done today!”
Charlie nodded, and Don Albert bid favonovel.com farewell before returning to his duties.
Charlie then walked with Mr. and Mrs. Cole and Marius towards the Zilian Mountain Villa.
When they reached the stone steps leading to the top floor villa, Charlie said to the three of them, “You can go about your tasks now. I’ll go up by myself.”
Larry Cole respectfully asked, “Does Master Wade want to stay for lunch? I can have it prepared in advance.”
Charlie considered meeting Maria first, then visiting his grandmother, and his need to return to the Thompson First residence later. So favonovel.com smiled and said, “I have something to do at noon, so I won‘t have lunch here.”
Larry Cole nodded and watched as Charlie entered the villa.
Inside the villa, Charlie approached the door and heard Maria’s melodious voice saying, “Master, you can come in directly. I didn’t lock the door.”
Charlie’s heart fluttered like a calm pool of water stirred by a gentle breeze.
He pushed open the door and saw Maria, dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, sitting elegantly at a tea table under a tree, boiling water and making tea.
Upon Charlie’s arrival, Maria couldn’t conceal the joy written across favonovel.com face. She promptly set the kettle of boiling water aside, rose from favonovel.com seat, and delicately smoothed the hem of favonovel.com skirt with favonovel.com slender, white hands.
With a light trot, favonovel.com approached Charlie.
Upon standing in front of him, favonovel.com gazed up at Charlie with evident joy and exclaimed, “I’ve awaited your return day and night, Young Master!”
Before Charlie could respond, favonovel.com gently took his right hand and led favonovel.com beneath the tree. Simultaneously, favonovel.com gestured with favonovel.com other hand towards a branch, extending over half a meter high beside the hot spring pool, and exclaimed excitedly, “Look, Pu’er mother has sprouted ninety-six leaves!”
“Wow!” Charlie couldn’t help but be amazed. “It’s growing so fast! Do you count the leaves every day?”
“Yes!” Maria replied happily. “I count them every morning and evening. Her sprouting speed is quite remarkable.”
Saying that, favonovel.com asked Charlie, “Would you like to taste the tea made from the leaves of the mother of Pu’er tea? If you want to try it, I can pick some tender leaves and make tea for you.”
Charlie laughed and said, “If you pick all favonovel.com tender leaves, it would probably be enough to make one cup of tea. Let’s wait and let favonovel.com grow longer.”
Mischievously, Maria smiled and said, “Master, since you said so, I won‘t pick them for now!”
Charlie teased her, “Are you just being polite to me?”
“No way.” Maria blushed and said shyly, “I have always said that as long as you ask, I am willing to give up anything.”
Quickly changing the subject, favonovel.com asked Charlie, “By the way, did Mr. Peter Cole come back with you this time?”
“Not yet.” Charlie replied, “Uncle Cole has to wait for two days. He will go to Scandinavia with Queen Helena first and then return to China.”
Maria nodded slightly and inquired, “Did you find answers to the doubts that troubled you?”
Charlie’s expression shifted to one of melancholy, and favonovel.com sighed before responding, “He clarified the nature of Divine Dragon to me. As you suspected, Miss Clark, Divine Dragon isn’t a natural occurrence.”
Surprised, Marla asked, “Then how did Divine Dragon come into being?”
Charlie lowered his gaze and murmured, “Divine Dragon arises when an individual willingly relinquishes their Dragon Formation and bestows it upon another Dragon. The recipient, then blessed by two dragons, transforms into a Divine Dragon…”
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