The taxi driver pulled over, and Hong Changqing stepped out after paying his fare.


    At that moment, Don Albert’s younger brother approached him and asked, “Master, where are you headed?”


    With red, swollen eyes and a heavy heart, Hong Changqing replied, “I… I’m here to see Master Charlie…”


    Upon hearing this, the younger brother realized that this man must be the elder Hong that Charlie had mentioned.


    However, to confirm, he asked, “What’s your surname?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Hong Changqing bowed slightly and answered, “My surname is Hong.”


    The younger brother chuckled and said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Hong, but this ce is currently undergoing renovations, and we can’t let you in right now.”


    “Can’t let me in?” Hong Changqing eximed. “Please tell Mr. Wade that Hong Changqing is here to see him!”


    The younger brother shook his head, “Even if I had Master Wade’s contact information, I wouldn’t share it with you.”


    Confused, Hong Changqing asked, “Why? Did Mr. Wade say I’m not allowed in?”


    “You can figure that out yourself,” the younger brother replied with a smirk, clearly enjoying the situation.


    This made Hong Changqing realize that Charlie must have given specific instructions. Despite feeling utterly defeated and wanting to copse, he understood that if Charlie didn’t want him inside, there was no way in, regardless of his own abilities as a four-star warrior. Even if he could easily deal with the younger brother, he still couldn’t enter.<fn0b86> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on F?nd-Novel</fn0b86>


    With a heavy sigh, he said, “Then I’ll just wait here…”


    The younger brother shrugged, “That’s your choice.”


    Reluctantly, Hong Changqing moved to the roadside and found a spot under a tree where he could sit cross-legged.


    It wasn’t that he wanted to meditate or seek peace of mind. In fact, his thoughts were a whirlwind of turmoil. The more he reflected on the events of the day, the more disheartened and wronged he felt, as if he had fallen into a pit of tar with no escape. Frustrated, he resorted to breathing exercises in an attempt to calm himself.


    However, this proved futile; the pain in his heart felt as sharp as a knife.


    Suddenly, his phone rang. Despite his gloom, he checked the caller ID and saw it was none other than Charlie’s grandmother.


    Seeing her name made Hong Changqing’s tears flow freely. Yet, he fought back the urge to cry, pressed the answer button, and spoke in a hoarse voice, “Mrs. An…”


    Mrs. An sounded surprised on the other end, “Master Hong, is that you? You sound exhausted. Did something happen?”


    Hong Changqing wiped away his tears and managed a forced smile. “I’m fine, really. I’m just getting older, my immune system isn’t what it used to be, and I caught a bit of a cold. I should be okay in a few days.” Mrs. An seemed relieved and said, “The An family is nning to head to Aurous Hill soon. How long will you be staying there, Master Hong?”<h3 ss="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>