When Lord Wade expressed his desire to extend his stay in Aurous Hill, the person most delighted by the news was Charlie Wade’s foreign public security officer, Qishan.


    Unable to contain his excitement, he chuckled and remarked, “Brother Wade, why not just live at home? There are still plenty of empty rooms. We could enjoy a drink together, reminisce, and chat about family whenever we have some free time.”


    Lord Wade replied, “Brother An, I prefer not to stay at home. It can be quite disruptive. Staying at Shangri-La is much more convenient for me. If you want to have a drink or talk about family matters, I can easilye over anytime; it’s just a short trip and the transportation is convenient.”


    Qishan contemted persuading him otherwise, but Charlie Wade interjected, “Grandpa, I had Isaac buy several hillside vis in Champs Elysees. Other than the one next door that I asionally use, the others are currently empty. I’ve asked Don Albert to prepare a ce for you. He’s usually at the foot of the mountain and can help manage your daily needs. If you want to visit the city, Don Albert can take you there directly.”


    Lord Wade smiled, “Alright, that sounds convenient! Since the press conference is at Shangri-La tomorrow, I’ll stay there tonight and then move here after the event. The atmosphere here is pleasant and much quieter than Eastcliff. Charlie, just arrange for Don Albert to drive me. You don’t need to worry about my daily needs; I’m in good health and can manage on my own.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Qishan, curious, asked, “Brother Wade, why didn’t you bring one or two of your children to look after you during your stay in Aurous Hill?”


    Lord Wade nced at Charlie Wade before responding to Qishan, “Don’t hesitate to speak your mind; it might make you chuckle. When the Wanlong Pce attacked Lingshan before, among the descendants of the Wade family, Charlie was the only one with any backbone. The rest were cowards, fearful of losing their lives. Later, Charlie subdued the Wan Pojun Army and allowed them to stay in Lingshan to honor our ancestors.”


    Qishan’s jaw dropped in disbelief, “All of them?”


    “Yes,” Lord Wade admitted with an awkwardugh. “Sons, daughters, grandsons, and all rtives with the Wade surname—they all went. Except for my daughter, who is permitted by Charlie to look after my meals and daily needs in Eastcliff, no one else can leave Lingshan for three years without Charlie’s permission.”


    Qishan’s eyes widened as he nced at Charlie Wade, who maintained a calm demeanor as if the situation had no bearing on him. He cautiously asked Lord Wade, “Brother Wade, with so many people in Lingshan, the Wade family business must be suffering, right?”


    Upon hearing this, Lord Wade chuckled awkwardly, “That’s the unfortunate truth. After those individuals handed over the business, they left it to professional managers as per Charlie’s guidance. There are stringent performance evaluations and reward systems in ce for these managers. Consequently, the original business scale and profit margins have improved, even as costs have increased. While the sries of these managers are quite high, they are still lower than what the Wade family used to pay their own members. This arrangement has effectively reduced costs while increasing efficiency, making it advantageous for those individuals to remain in Yeling Mountain.”


    Qishan was surprised by this revtion and sighed, “Sometimes, we do overlook the need to manage and oversee our own people. This is a persistent challenge for many families.”


    Lord Wade replied with a smile, “I’vee to realize that if our family membersck the necessary skills, they should simply enjoy the fruits of ourbor without upying positions they can’t fulfill. Instead, we can give those roles to capable individuals who can drive performance. They only need to forfeit a portion of their profits, but if those capable people can increase the ie, they can earn more without having to work harder.”<fn0062> The source of th?s content is fin?novel</fn0062>


    Qishan nodded in agreement, “That’s certainly a smart way to address the issue.”