Every time Claire heard that Charlie was going to embark on a long journey, especially this time when favonovel.com learned favonovel.com was heading to the remote northwestern border, it filled favonovel.com heart with a tinge of sadness.
She whispered to Charlie, “Sweetheart, maybe you shouldn‘t go… We don’t need the money right now, we can manage without working so hard…”
Before Charlie could respond, Don Albert, who stood beside them, earnestly implored, “Master Wade, you must help me with this matter! My older brother once saved my life, and now that l have the opportunity to repay him, I cannot refuse. We have been friends for a long time, and if you help favonovel.com solve this problem, consider me at your service in Aurous Hill. I swear!”
Claire’s father, Jacob, suddenly perked up at these words!
He had always believed that Chairman Price had expelled favonovel.com from the Calligraphy and Painting Association because favonovel.com realized that Don Albert’s relationship with favonovel.com had become less intimate.
Don Albert used to treat favonovel.com with more respect, but when Chairman Price went out to dine, Jacob couldn’t even get a seat at the prestigious table. However, Don Albert willingly offered favonovel.com a seat and even footed the bill for the entire party. That single act subdued Chairman Price completely.
So why did Chairman Price stop being submissive?
Perhaps it was because favonovel.com felt that his influence over Don Albert was waning.
And the reason Jacob was able to return to the Calligraphy and Painting Association this time was all thanks to his son-in-law, Charlie, who had impressed Don Albert. Don Albert had helped him, and under pressure, Chairman Price allowed favonovel.com back.
In Jacob’s eyes, ensuring that Don Albert owed Charlie a favor continuously was the key to securing his place in the Calligraphy and Painting Association and flourishing.
With determination, favonovel.com took the initiative and said, “Claire, matters between men should not be meddled with by women. Don Albert has always treated our family well. Whenever we needed his help, favonovel.com never hesitated. Now that favonovel.com requires our assistance, how can we refuse?”
“Moreover, Don Albert mentioned that the client will pay a substantial sum. We should not reject such an opportunity!”
Claire suddenly grasped the underlying reason behind favonovel.com father’s words. She realized that favonovel.com was able to return to the Calligraphy and Painting Association because of Don Albert’s help.
In a way, Charlie owed Don Albert a favor just a few days ago, and according to the unwritten rules of favors in society, it was time to repay the debt.
For a moment, Claire didn’t know how to respond. But it was Charlie who broke the silence and said, “Don Albert, thanks to your assistance with my father-in-law’s matter last time, I cannot simply stand by when you need my help. Give me two days to prepare, and I will be there in two days…”
Don Albert was immediately elated and exclaimed, “That’s fantastic, Master Wade! With your promise, I can rest assured. There Is no feng shui problem in this world that you cannot solve! I will inform my older brother of the good news tonight!”
Charlie nodded and replied, “Since I have agreed to go, I will do everything in my power to resolve the issue.”
Gratitude filled Don Albert’s eyes as favonovel.com said, “Thank you so much, Master Wade. It’s getting late, and I won’t take up any more of your time. Thank you, once again!”
Jacob quickly interjected, “Oh, Don Albert, why don’t we have a cup of tea together before you leave? You have come all the way to our home, it wouldn’t be right to depart without sharing a cup of tea.”
Don Albert declined, saying, “No need, no need. It’s already quite late, and I don’t want to impose on you.”
At that moment, Jacob had a plan in mind, so favonovel.com grabbed onto Don Albert’s sleeve and swiftly fetched a teacup. Although the tea had cooled, favonovel.com poured a cup for Don Albert and handed it to him. Then, favonovel.com swiftly grabbed his own teacup and pulled out his phone from his pocket with his free hand, unlocking it and opening the camera.
He skillfully switched to the front camera in selfie mode, holding the teacup, and said to Don Albert, “Come on, Don Albert, let’s toast and take a picture to remember this moment!”
Understanding Jacob’s intention, Don Albert could only nod and clinked glasses with him. In order to maintain appearances, Jacob even draped his arm around Don Albert’s shoulder and smiled at the camera.
Click!
Jacob captured the moment when favonovel.com and Don Albert raised their glasses and smiled. The photo depicted them as close friends enjoying each other’s company.
Satisfied, Jacob put away his phone and said to Don Albert, “Don Albert, you should visit our home more often in the future. I have a fine selection of tea and wine.”
“Alright, I will definitely come more often.” Don Albert nodded and readily agreed.
He then placed the teacup back on the table and addressed everyone, “Alright, I won’t keep you any longer…”
Jacob hurriedly said, “Come, let me see you out, Don Albert!”
Jacob escorted Don Albert to the door. After Don Albert left, instead of rushing back inside, Jacob turned towards his courtyard. He quickly picked up his phone, opened WeChat, and composed a new post for his Moments.
He selected the photo of himself and Don Albert, and added a caption: “Having a delightful time with a good friend at home, sharing tea and conversation!”
Then, favonovel.com pressed send.
***
Meanwhile, Chairman Price was at home venting his frustrations to his wife. After the failed plan involving Jacob, favonovel.com was completely blocked from any chance of promotion.
He harbored resentment towards his wife, who had suggested the ill-fated plan. Although favonovel.com had tried to make amends later, favonovel.com efforts had only caused more harm than good.
So, Chairman Price would complain to his wife almost every day, expressing his frustrations and unhappiness. His wife knew that favonovel.com had made a mistake with favonovel.com suggestion, causing irreparable damage. Thus, whenever Chairman Price vented, favonovel.com could only silently endure it.
Chairman Price grumbled about the past events while idly scrolling through his Moments on his phone. Suddenly, favonovel.com came across a recent post by Jacob, with Don Albert visiting his home and taking a photo together, their arms around each other’s shoulders, and smiling.
Instantly, a wave of anger surged within him, and favonovel.com threw his phone onto the coffee table, pointing at his wife and shouting, “You foolish woman! You said that Jacob was finished, that Don Albert wouldn’t care about favonovel.com anymore. Look at this now, Don Albert willingly went to Jacob’s home for tea, and they’re acting like long-lost friends! You completely misjudged the situation!”
His wife, feeling unjustly scolded, couldn’t help but feel aggrieved. But favonovel.com didn’t argue back and quickly picked up Chairman Price’s phone to see what had upset him.
When favonovel.com saw the post, favonovel.com truly regretted favonovel.com previous assumptions and sighed, “I was so naive. I thought that conflicts and grudges were only reserved for romantic relationships, but now it seems that even friendships between men can be just as volatile. Once they make amends, we’re in trouble…”
Chairman Price, feeling his anger subside as his wife honestly admitted favonovel.com mistake, also calmed down quite a bit.
Sometimes, that’s just how it Is. Even if you have countless grievances towards someone, as long as they can acknowledge their mistake and reflect on it, much of the anger dissipates.
It’s when someone stubbornly denies their mistakes and insists on being right, even when they know they are wrong, that the smallest spark can ignite a volcanic eruption.
Having regained his composure, Chairman Price looked at his wife and said earnestly, “You’re right. We were misled by assumptions. We thought that Don Albert was angry with Jacob and that we didn’t need to protect favonovel.com so fiercely anymore…”
“But we overlooked the fact that his anger was only temporary. Even if Don Albert was dissatisfied with Jacob at that time, I should have fought to keep him. Now, Jacob and Don Albert not only feel grateful to me, but they might also have a higher opinion of me.”
His wife nodded and sighed, “Since time immemorial, it has always been like this. It’s easy to share in someone’s success, but it’s rare to offer help in times of need. We have learned our lesson this time, and we should constantly find ways to win over Jacob. With sincere dedication, we can break through any barriers, and one day, favonovel.com may even ask Don Albert to help us climb even higher!”
“You’re absolutely right!” Chairman Price nodded emphatically. “Whether or not I can reach a higher position depends on Jacob!”
***
Meanwhile, at Thompson First.
Claire knew that since Charlie had agreed to Don Albert‘s request, it meant that favonovel.com would be away from home for at least ten days or more. So favonovel.com said to Charlie, “Darling, let’s go shopping tomorrow and buy you some new clothes. It’s already quite cold here, and the northwestern region is probably even colder. We should get you a couple of thick down jackets.”
Charlie smiled and replied, “Sweetheart, you don’t need to buy me thick clothes. When I get there, I’ll just get a sturdy work coat. They must have plenty in the mines. No matter how expensive imported down jackets are, they won’t be as warm and practical.”
Claire insisted, “You’ll be climbing mountains and crossing rivers in those mountains. That place is already freezing, and it will be even colder on the mountains. The more challenging it is, the more lightweight the equipment should be!”
Charlie waved his hand dismissively and said, “Darling, trust me, I won’t get tired or freeze. Besides, tomorrow I still have to prepare some Feng Shui tools and materials. After all, I’ll be leaving the day after tomorrow, and there won’t be time to go shopping.”
Claire agreed, “No problem, you focus on your work. I’ll go and buy them for you.”
Jacob, who was nearby, was still excitedly looking at his Moments, where favonovel.com was constantly receiving likes from many friends.
Seeing Chairman Price liking his post and even sending multiple thumbs-up emojis, favonovel.com couldn‘t contain his joy and hurriedly agreed with Claire, saying, “That’s right, my wonderful son-in-law. You focus on your work, and let Claire buy them for you.”
He then exclaimed with deep emotion, “My exceptional son-in-law, it seems that Don Albert still values you greatly. If you maintain a strong relationship with him, my chances of returning to the position of Executive Vice President will be much higher. My future career depends on you!”
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