Asher, An Hom, and An Tablita were all quite aware of the olddy’s concerns. While they had immense trust in their partners, the atmosphere was such that no one felt brave enough to speak up just yet.


    Taking the initiative, Asher reassured, “Don’t worry, Mom. I had no ns to bring my wife and kids with me to Aurous Hill this time.”


    An Hom and An Tablita nodded in agreement, showing their support.


    “Alright then,” the olddy said, visibly relieved. “From this moment on, as long as the Poqing Society remains intact, all significant decisions regarding the An family will be made solely by me, the old man, and you four siblings. No children or grandchildren under the age of twenty-four are permitted to interfere, and any outsiders who aren’tpletely trustworthy must be kept at bay.”


    Everyone nodded in unison, fully backing the olddy’s approach during these unprecedented times.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Turning to Asher, the olddy continued, “Asher, please get in touch with Yalin and see what he’s up to. If he has the time and energy, I’d like him to join us in Aurous Hill. Apart from Daisy, I trust him the most. With his years of experience as a detective, he should excel at locating people. His assistance would be invaluable.”


    “Absolutely,” Asher replied without hesitation. “I’ll call Lao Li right away to check if he’s avable.”


    The olddy insisted, “Don’t wait too long. Call him now. If Yalin happens to be in the United States and is free, we could arrange for a ne to pick him up so we can all leave together tonight.”


    “Got it!” Asher promptly took out his mobile phone, moved to the window, and dialed Li Yalin.


    Recently, Li Yalin had been in Syria, tasked with locating the positions of the other fallen members of the Poqing Society. Following a period of dormancy after the Qing Dynasty’s copse, leads had dried up, prompting Charlie to give Yalin a break and request his return to the U.S. to spend time with his wife and daughter.


    At that moment, Li Yalin had just returned to Houston for a couple of days.


    When he answered Asher’s call, he heard, “Old Li, are you back in the United States now?”


    “Yes, I’m in Houston,” Li Yalin replied.


    Curious, he asked, “Asher, it’s been a while since west connected. What’s prompted your call today? Is there something you need help with?”


    Asher cut to the chase, “Old Li, my mother is nning a trip to Aurous Hill to search for leads about my nephew again. She wants to invite you to join us because no one is better at finding people than you. Can you check if you’re avable?”


    Li Yalin felt a twinge of worry upon hearing this.


    It wasn’t that he was unwilling to go to Aurous Hill; rather, he was fully aware of Charlie’s identity, and he knew that Charlie, the individual the An family was seeking, resided in Aurous Hill. However, he also understood that as long as Charlie didn’t give his consent, he couldn’t reveal his identity. Thus, apanying the An family to Aurous Hill meant he would have to feign assistance in locating Charlie. The thought of the two elders eagerly searching for their grandson weighed heavily on him.


    Noticing Li Yalin’s silence, Asher said, “It’s alright, Lao Li. If it’s inconvenient, don’t feel pressured.”


    “No, that’s not it,” Li Yalin quickly responded. “I’m retired now; it’s not inconvenient at all. Just let me know what time you n to leave, and I’ll prepare.”


    Asher replied, “My mother would like to leave New York tonight. If that works for you, I can arrange a ne to pick you up in Houston.”


    “Sounds good,” Li Yalin agreed readily. “Just let me know the departure time from Houston. I’ll pack a few things and head to the airport.”


    “Thank you so much, Lao Li,” Asher expressed gratefully. “I’ll coordinate the flight and inform you as soon as the ne is ready in Houston.”<fn3a9b> The rightful source is </fn3a9b>