Momentster, all the staff of Zijin Vi returned to their respective rooms.


    The meticulous old Zhang even requested Qiu Yingshan (Curtis) to temporarily halt the surveince across Zijin Vi. This was critical for safeguarding the reputation of his youngdy, so he was determined to eliminate any potential risks.


    Once everything was in order, Lao Zhang contacted Lin Wan’er to update her, and then Lin Wan’er turned to Charlie Wade, saying, “Master, Lao Zhang and the others are all set. Let’s head downstairs.” Charlie Wade nodded and replied politely, “Thank you, Miss Lin.”


    Lin Wan’er beamed at him, saying, “There’s no need to be formal with my servant, my lord.”


    Charlie Wade carefully tucked away the painting with the inscription and walked out of the top-floor courtyard alongside Lin Wan’er.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    As they reached the entrance of the courtyard, Charlie Wade spotted three elderly gentlemen standing in unison at the bottom of the long stone steps.


    To his surprise, one of them was the esteemed Sun Zhidong (Meir) from the capital, a figure he frequently saw on television.


    During his youth, he often heard the inspiring life stories of this remarkable man recounted by the elders around him. He had even visited Sun Zhidong with his father, but he only discovered today that Sun Zhidong was one of the orphans Lin Wan’er had adopted years ago. As Charlie Wade and Lin Wan’er descended the stone steps together,


    the three elderly men greeted Lin Wan’er with utmost respect, saying, “Hello, miss.”


    Then they turned to Charlie Wade, addressing him with the same respect, “Hello, Mr. Wade!”


    This was quite an adjustment; thebined age of these three men was nearly 300 years, and their politeness toward a 28-year-old felt somewhat out of ce.


    In response, Charlie Wade respectfully replied, “Hello, gentlemen.”


    Sun Zhidong (Meir) gazed at Charlie Wade and remarked, “Mr. Wade, you bear a striking resemnce to your father. As the saying goes, a tiger father raises no dogs!”


    Charlie Wade replied respectfully, “Grandpa Sun, I visited your home with my father when I was a child. I wonder if you still remember that.”


    Sun Zhidong (Meir) nodded, saying, “I remember it well. Your parents brought you over for dinner. I recall it vividly. It’s hard to believe so many years have flown by.” He then added, “Your father was truly a visionary, discussing global economic trends and the shifting dynamics of our world with great insight. His foresight and understanding of the situation were unparalleled in my experience. It’s a pity that such talent was taken too soon!”<fn4e52> Follow current nov?ls on find{n}ovel</fn4e52>


    Charlie Wade felt a deep sense of loss as he listened.


    He remembered hearing adults talk about Sun Zhidong (Meir) during conversations. At that time, his father had grand ambitions upon returning to China, and Sun Zhidong had always intended to coborate with him on a broader scale. Regrettably, a sudden rift with the Wade family caused his father to part ways with them and move to Aurous Hill.<h3 ss="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>