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    Paul held a deep admiration for Charlie.


    Though American, Charlie had an affinity for Chinese culture that bordered on reverence. His passion for traditional Chinese customs and Feng Shui metaphysics was profound, almost to the level of worship.


    Charlie’s insightfulments and observations left Paul in awe, showcasing an expertise in Feng Shui that seemed boundless. It was easy to understand why someone would invest in a luxurious vi worth hundreds of millions of dors for Charlie’s guidance.


    Paul recognized the significant role of a Feng Shui master. A skilled practitioner could not only enhance a person’s fortune and wealth but could also alter their fate and future!<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    As a result, every Feng Shui master came with their own price tag; the more skilled they were, the higher their fees. There were rumors that Ka-Shing Li, Hong Kong’s richest individual, would pay hundreds of millions of Hong Kong dors just for a visit from his chosen Feng Shui master.


    This context led Paul to feel that a four million dor check was insufficient. He decided to write a new check for ten million instead.


    With that, he tore up the four million dor check and reced it with a nine million dor check, presenting it to Charlie with sincerity. “Charlie, please ept this.”


    Charlie responded earnestly, “Paul, one million dors is more than adequate; please keep the rest.”


    Paul replied with equal sincerity, “Master Wade, in Feng Shui, piety is crucial. In many ways, money represents that piety, so I hope you will ept it. If not, it maye across as insincere on my part.”<fnb50a> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on F?nd-Novel</fnb50a>


    To Charlie, the number of zeros on Paul’s check was irrelevant. He had more than enough wealth—nearly twenty-two billion dors—far beyond his needs. Money was the least of his concerns.


    The appearance fee was merely a formality for Charlie, who didn’t mind the amount, although excessive sums felt inappropriate.


    Seeing Paul’s insistence, Charlie relented, saying, “If you’re so eager to give me the check, fine, I’ll ept it. But if I require your legal services in the future, you must charge me fairly. Deal?”


    Paulughed, “How could I do that? You’re Master Wade; it’s an honor for me to be your legal advisor.”


    Charlie replied, “Then I wouldn’t daree to you for legal matters in the future.”


    Paul quickly countered, “No, please feel free toe to me whenever you need assistance, and I’ll ensure you’re charged appropriately, okay?”


    Charlie nodded, amused. “Deal!”


    He then nced at his watch and said, “Paul, if that’s everything, I need to be on my way. Excuse me.”


    Paul immediately suggested, “Master Wade, may I invite you to dinner tonight? Would that be alright?”


    Charlie smiled and shook his head. “Thank you, but I have some business to attend to, so I must go.”


    Paul nodded affirmatively, saying, “I won’t keep you then. Let me see you out. This way, please.”


    Charlie felt a sense of admiration for Paul’s straightforwardness.


    Typically, many Chinese are known for their excessive politeness and enthusiasm. When someone declines a dinner invitation, they often insist until a clear refusal is given. Frequently, these invitationsck genuine intent, yet the formality remains.


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