“My mother has be quite resolutetely. While she typically exhibits a gentle demeanor, once she makes up her mind, there’s hardly any possibility for negotiation…”


    “Thus, if I continue to search for my benefactor without her knowledge, she will undoubtedly send me to the United States, just as she has threatened…”


    “At that point, I would find myself in the United States, thousands of miles away from China. The situation would be even moreplicated…”


    “So, the only choice I have is to deceive my mother… while I secretly keep looking for my benefactor…”


    At that moment, Deana was unaware of her daughter’s true intentions. As I reflected on this, I felt a wave of relief upon hearing she seemed willing to abandon her search.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    She then turned to Fitz, her expression serious: “Fitz, your name carries a significant meaning; it’s meant to remind you to discern right from wrong. Your sister is deeply involved in this situation, as I’ve just exined. For her safety, you must promise never to assist her in secretly finding anyone. Do you understand?”


    Fitz replied promptly: “Mom, you don’t need to worry. I have great respect for our traditional Chinese culture. If you say so, then I won’t help Zara!”


    Fitz genuinely believed this. Nowadays, many young people critique traditional Chinese culture, often influenced by Western ideals. Among the most attacked is traditional Chinese medicine. Fitz, in his youthful defiance, had developed a bias against it, thinking itcked scientific validity and clinical backing.<fn17e9> Follow current nov?ls on find?novel</fn17e9>


    However, when he turned neen, he battled a low-grade fever that persisted for over a month. Despite undergoing numerous tests and trying various antibiotics, nothing seemed to work.


    Finally, in desperation, he apanied his family to consult a renowned doctor. After examining him, the doctor diagnosed him with damp evil and immediately administered acupuncture, along with a herbal concoction. Remarkably, this treatment worked. From that moment, Fitz realized that every system of knowledge has its own truths.


    Traditional Chinese medicine has evolved alongside Chinese civilization for five thousand years, and its profound wisdom cannot simply be dismissed by a young person. Since then, Fitz has developed a deeper respect for traditional culture, including the insights found in the Book of Changes. Zara, on the other hand, felt increasingly hopeless as she listened to this exchange.


    Understanding that if her older brother refused to assist her, she would lose her only chance for help, she wondered if she would ever find her father. Ever since her rescue in Japan, thoughts of Charlie had upied her mind daily; every detail of her rescue remained etched in her memory. It was as if Charlie had be a part of her very essence.


    Thus, even if it felt like she were recklessly throwing herself into danger, she found it hard to let go of her pursuit.


    At that moment, Deana fixed her gaze on Zara and spoke in an unyielding tone: “Zara, I intend to stay in Aurous Hill for a while. During this period, you will remain with me here, and you must not go anywhere!”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>