With a smile, Jacob remarked, “It’s perfectly fine to release past grudges, but let’s be honest, we can’t be friends. You’ve had some bad luck, and I truly don’t have any ill feelings towards you anymore.”


    He then shifted the conversation, his tone growing colder. “As for Aurous Hill, you’re not going to find a ce here anymore. After everything that’s happened, you’ll likely struggle to stay in this industry. If I were in your shoes, I’d leave Aurous Hill with my tail between my legs or even escape this province entirely. Go somewhere a thousand kilometers away, start fresh in a ce where nobody knows you, and maybe you’ll find a way to get by.”


    Zhou Liangyun responded with a smile, “Why should Zhou struggle in Aurous Hill? Your concerns don’t matter to me, Mr. Willson. I just hope you won’t dwell on this once you leave here. As for Zhou Mou, he wants to express his gratitude first!”


    Jacob curled his lips in disdain, saying, “I have plenty of money and don’t want to argue with you. Just make your request!”


    With a look of contempt, Jacob red at Zhou Liangyun. He clicked his tongue and said, “Tsk tsk… I thought you’d be more formidable, but you’ve turned out to be rather weak. What a letdown. Anyway, let’s head home. Goodbye!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    After that, he turned on his heel with his hands sped behind his back and strode out of Zhen Baoxuan with an air of arrogance.


    Zhou Liangyun watched him leave, letting out a soft sigh. He thought, “From his current demeanor, he seems satisfied and likely won’t argue with me again. But if he learns how much this item sold for, I fear he’ll despise me even more than he does now…”


    …


    As Jacob departed, Charlie didn’t linger, quickly making his way down from the teahouse and leaving the antique street.


    Upon returning home, Charlie found that Jacob had already arrived, having just parked the car.


    Jacob’s face was aglow, radiating health; even in the evening light, hisplexion was bright, fair, and well-moisturized.


    Spotting Charlie, Jacob greeted him with a smile, “Ah, my dear son-inw, you’re back! Have you eaten yet?”


    Charlie replied casually, “Have you eaten? What about Dad?”


    Jacob patted his belly and said, “I’ve been too busy making money to have dinner.”


    Charlie feigned curiosity, “Oh, Dad is busy with business today? From your energy, it seems things are going well.”


    With pride, Jacob beamed, “That’s right! I haven’t made a move in a while, but when I do, I certainly don’t do it for nothing.”


    Then, he opened the door and said to Charlie, “Step aside, son-inw. I want to have a word with you in private, away from your mother and ire.”


    Charlie nodded and followed Jacob inside.<fnde29> Original content can be found at Find~Novel</fnde29>


    As soon as they entered, ine greeted them warmly, “Husband, you’re back!”


    Noticing Charlie behind him, she added, “Oh, my wonderful son-inw is back too! Are you two working on something together? Did something happen?”