When Jacob was sent home, he was so inebriated that he was nearly unconscious.


    Charlie Wade took him from Xiao Wu’s grasp. Jacob, who usually had thick eyebrows andrge eyes, could only manage to open his eyes a mere slit despite his best efforts. His face was flushed, and he wore an expression that resembled a smile, though it was somewhat distorted—like the lewd characters in Japanese adult films.


    As Jacob, still dazed, saw Charlie Wadee to pick him up, he grinned and slurred, “Good… good son-inw… your father and I are so… so… so esteemed today!”


    Charlie Wade felt a sense of helplessness wash over him. He shook his head and replied, “Dad, you’ve had too much to drink. You should go back and rest. Don’t wake Mom; I’ll definitely have a word with you when I see you like this.”


    “Scold me?” Jacob shot back, ring and snorting disdainfully. “I…I’ll just give her some courage… courage!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie Wade gently patted his back and whispered, “Keep your voice down, Dad. Mom has plenty of courage already; what’s the need for you to boost her? In your state, if she really confronted you, you wouldn’t stand a chance.”


    Suddenly jolted by the realization, Jacob, who had been blissfully drunk just moments ago, felt a chill shoot down his spine. He shivered and quickly altered his stance, saying, “Alright… A good man doesn’t… doesn’t fight with women! You… you take me back… to my room, and let’s keep it low… low-key!”


    With a hum of agreement, Charlie Wade assisted him into the vi and guided him back to his room to settle in.<fn4fbd> Find the newest release on fin?novel</fn4fbd>


    Once he had done that, Charlie Wade stepped out and was greeted by the ringing of his phone. Noticing it was Helena calling, he suspected that Zhou Liangyun’s return to China might be imminent, so he went back to his room to answer the call.


    Helena’s voice came through the line, respectful and formal: “Mr. Wade, I hope I’m not interrupting your rest at thiste hour?”


    “Not at all,” Charlie Wade replied with a smile. “How’s everything on your end?”


    “I’m reaching out to update you on the recent developments,” Helena responded promptly.


    She continued, “There are several matters that might require a bit of your time. Is this a good moment for you? If it’s not, I can certainly schedule a time that works better.”


    “It’s fine, I’m avable. Please go ahead,” Charlie Wade said.


    Helena then exined, “First, regarding Mr. Zhou’s situation, it has been addressed. Following his wishes, I arranged a flight for him tomorrow morning. Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Osu City to Aurous Hill, so he’ll need to transfer twice; the journey will take nearly 24 hours, meaning he’ll arrive in Aurous Hill the day after tomorrow in the afternoon.”


    She added, “You previously requested that Mr. Zhou be treated as an ordinary citizen, so I didn’t arrange a business jet for him, which makes the trip a bit more arduous.”


    “Understood,” Charlie Wade replied thoughtfully. “Returning to China is the final step for Uncle Zhou to escape this predicament. It’s better to endure a bit of difort than to attract unwanted attention. Please send me the flight numberter, and I’ll pick him up at the airport.”


    Helena continued, “However, Mr. Zhou has asked me not to disclose his flight details to you. He believes your influence in Aurous Hill is quite significant. If you pick him up or help him once he arrives, it could draw extra attention to him. His preference is to settle in quietly first and then reach out to you when the time is right.”


    Charlie Wade paused, contemting her words, before giving a slight nod.


    Aurous Hill isn’t particrlyrge. While many may be unaware of their identities, quite a few recognize Master Wade. With thousands of Don Albert’s associates around, if any of them spotted someone unfamiliar being picked up at the airport, even with benign intentions, they would undoubtedly be curious.


    Considering this, Charlie Wade thought it wise for him to hold off on any involvement until Zhou was settled. He could then ensure Zhou’s safety and well-being discreetly in Aurous Hill.


    Thus, he told Helena, “Since Uncle Zhou has made his choice, let’s respect his wishes regarding this matter.”


    “Absolutely, Mr. Wade. I’ll proceed ordingly. Now, let me update you on the AI model. Howard from the Rothschild family has personally delivered 40,000 graphics cards, and Microsoft’s data center in Northern Europe has begun the transition process. They will migrate the data as quickly as possible, and we’ll be able to use it normally afterward.”