Huang Qiuyun nodded softly and remarked, “If you ever get the chance, you should aim for further advancement. Staying in this position until retirement won’t bring you much financial gain, and your retirement benefits will be limited. Just look at Lao Qin—he was once your boss and has umted quite a fortune over the years. Now that he’s retired, his benefits are impressively high. His children and grandchildren are well cared for, like stars surrounding the moon. Plus, when he has a headache or fever, he doesn’t have to stand in line to register. If he faces a serious illness that the designated hospital can’t treat, his doctor arranges for an expert from a top-tier hospital to consult him—all without any cost. If you reach his level of retirement, your son will surely wish for you to live to a hundred!”


    “Absolutely…” President Pei concurred, adding, “At my age, I still have some opportunities, but I’m uncertain how much longer I’ll be dyed because of Jacob this time. A dy of two or three years at the Calligraphy and Painting Association isn’t an issue, but if it extends beyond five years, I’ll be in serious trouble.”


    Huang Qiuyun reassured him, “Don’t worry; everything relies on our efforts. Let’s take it one step at a time!”


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    Jacob returned home and sprawledzily on the sofa, idly scrolling through his phone.


    He had been keeping an eye on his WeChat, hoping for a message from President Pei or other colleagues from the Calligraphy and Painting Association. He believed that since his son-inw had reached out to Master Hong Wu, there was a chance Master Hong Wu could advocate for his return.


    Once the internal discussions favor his return, someone would surely reach out to inform him.


    He waited with anticipation, hoping for good news.


    This feeling echoed that of a girl who, after a heated breakup, spends her days hoping for her ex-boyfriend to text her for reconciliation.<fnfa36> ???s ??????? ?s ?????? ?? Find★Novel</fnfa36>


    ine didn’t linger in the living room for long; after a shopping spree in Dubai, her new floor tiles were practically worn from the experience. She was eager to bring her purchases to her room, unpack them one by one, and fully enjoy her finds.


    charlie Wade chose not to rush back to his room. Instead, he sat down across from Jacob, brewed a pot of tea, poured himself and Jacob a cup, and said, “Dad, don’t keep your worries to yourself. Come share a cup of tea with me.”


    Jacob nodded, cing his phone next to the teacup without locking the screen. He sipped his tea while stealing nces at his phone screen from the corner of his eye.


    Noticing this, charlie Wade casually asked, “Dad, you seem glued to your phone. Are you waiting for some news?”


    Jacob shook his head in denial, saying, “No, no, I’m just checking in. It’s be a habit to look at my phone when there’s nothing else to do.”


    Just then, a familiar avatar appeared in his WeChat messages, revealing a message that read: “Old Xiao, I’m sorry to disturb you sote. Are you home?”


    Jacob’s eyes brightened, and he quickly set down his teacup, grabbed his phone, and responded on WeChat, “What’s going on?”


    President Pei replied swiftly, “Old Xiao, I need to discuss something with you in person, and I also have some good news to share. I’m at the entrance of yourmunity. If it’s convenient, could youe out so we can talk face-to-face?”