by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 90
After leaving the Quinton family, Jack Yaleman immediately started to indulge in his own wishes.
He was naturally eager to take revenge on Charlie and reclaim the giant clam that Charlie had won at the auction, but that alone wasn’t enough!
This time he came to Aurous Hill with the additional goal of establishing his reputation, gathering a group of followers, and bolstering his career.
He devised a plan that he believed would accomplish both objectives.
By using Charlie as a cautionary example, he aimed to make all of Aurous Hill submit to him!
Unbeknownst to Charlie, he was being set up as a pawn in Yaleman’s scheme.
That evening, as he was preparing to buy groceries for dinner, he received a call from Jasmine.
After he picked up the phone, Jasmine spoke to Charlie in a serious tone, “Mr. Wade, Jack Yaleman has invited some masters of antiques, feng shui, and metaphysics to host a banquet at the White family residence. He asked me if you would be available to attend.”
“Zeke’s house? Which White family are you talking about?”
Jasmine clarified, “It’s a middle-class family. They have two male heirs, Gerald White and Kevin.”
“Those two? Why was their family chosen to organize the event?” Charlie asked curiously.
Jasmine explained, “The White family has been struggling recently. Their son Kevin and nephew Gerald White have encountered various difficulties, and the family’s business has taken a hit. Thus, the head of the White family turned to Jack Yaleman to change their feng shui.”
She continued, “However, I suspect that Jack Yaleman invited a group of metaphysics masters not only to earn money from the White family but also for ulterior motives.”
Charlie smiled and said casually, “I took that giant clam at the auction and insulted him, so he clearly wants to retaliate against me. I suspect this is a trap he has set for me!”
With a slight grin, Charlie added, “But I’ll attend and see what tricks he has up his sleeve.”
Seeing his agreement, Jasmine replied, “Great! The banquet is at Zeke’s house. Let’s go together tomorrow morning; I’ll drive to pick you up.”
“Sounds good.”
……
The next morning, Jasmine drove to pick up Charlie, and together they went to Zeke’s house.
The White family villa is situated on a hillside in the suburbs, surrounded by picturesque scenery.
The gardens feature pavilions and structures designed in an antique style, showcasing over 100 million dollars spent on elaborate decoration. They are typically used to host esteemed guests or entertain friends, giving it a grand appearance.
By the lakeside pavilion, dozens of yellow rosewood chairs were arranged. More than a dozen invited guests were already seated, engaging in conversation, punctuated by occasional laughter.
Occupying the main seat was a slightly overweight middle-aged man—Kevin’s father, Zeke White.
Seated beside him was Master Jack Yaleman.
Among the attendees, Charlie also recognized two familiar faces: Travis Lane, the richest man in Lancaster, and Matthew Gibson, who accompanied him.
As soon as Charlie entered, Travis Lane and the others nodded to him.
However, Zeke White shot him a disdainful glance and snorted coldly.
Clearly, he was aware that Kevin and Gerald White had suffered setbacks at the hands of Charlie, which explained his unfriendly demeanor.
Finn promptly stood up and approached, greeting, “Mr. Wade, Miss Moore, welcome.”
Charlie nodded while managing a smile, “Just here to observe the skills of the masters.”
A middle-aged man in a long gown asked in surprise, “Is this the buyer who purchased the top giant clam at auction for a staggering 100 million?”
Finn introduced, smiling, “This is Master Wade.”
“What? Master?” Zeke White scoffed at Charlie, quickly adding, “These days, the title of master has become nearly meaningless. Anyone can call themselves a master, but truly capable individuals, like Mr. Yaleman, remain humble.”
As soon as he finished, an awkward silence fell over the crowd.
Zeke White’s intention wasn’t to insult; it was simply that Charlie, given his age and demeanor, didn’t fit the traditional image of a “master.”
Most of the guests were esteemed figures in the metaphysics community, and elevating a young man like Charlie to “Master Wade” was uncomfortable for many.
Jack Yaleman stood up with a composed smile, saying, “It’s alright. I borrowed the White family’s venue for this banquet to connect with all of you. As for distinguishing between genuine masters and those seeking notoriety, time will reveal the truth.”
His words drew sneers from those present, leaving little doubt about Charlie’s motivations.
Jasmine frowned slightly. She was aware that Jack Yaleman had targeted Charlie, but she hadn’t anticipated such an oppressive atmosphere upon arrival.
Nevertheless, Charlie appeared unfazed. He took a seat, disregarding the preceding murmurs around him.
Zeke White observed that everyone had arrived and announced, “Now that we’re all here, I’d like to inform you that Mr. Yaleman borrowed the White family’s venue today for two reasons: first, to familiarize himself with everyone, and second, to engage in friendly exchanges.”
“How will these exchanges be conducted?” someone inquired.
“Naturally, it will depend on the individuals’ skills.”
Jack Yaleman stepped forward to clarify, “The rules are quite simple. As you know, the metaphysics field encompasses five branches. Participants can select the area in which they excel to challenge their opponents!”
“To formalize the event, the White family will sponsor the funds, offering a prize of 5 million for each competition. The winner will receive this amount, while the loser will receive a travel stipend of 50,000.”
This structure was reasonable, drawing nods from many in attendance.
Typically, practitioners in the metaphysics community operate independently and rarely reveal their strengths. However, gathering everyone for a competition offered a chance to assess one another while also winning substantial rewards.
“Just a friendly competition?” Charlie sneered softly, doubting that Jack Yaleman organized this banquet solely to exhibit his capabilities.
After some discussion, Zeke White continued, “However, offering a cash prize alone may not be enough to fuel everyone’s enthusiasm. Many here are wealthy and don’t necessarily need these millions.”
“To spark greater motivation, we’ve added another condition: the winner may either take the 5 million cash prize or choose something of value from the loser!”
Furthermore, he declared, “The ultimate victor will be recognized as the leading master in the metaphysical community. Henceforth, all masters in the area will regard him as the Venerable, and any local matters of metaphysics, Feng Shui, or Antique industy will require his approval!”
Once he finished speaking, an eerie silence enveloped the yard.
Moments later, it erupted into a cacophony of voices, with many attendees expressing their indignation.
“What if the challenger selects a category where the challenged party lacks expertise?”
“Isn’t the idea of a first place in the Newton University metaphysics community a claim to territory?”
“Is this a joke? The metaphysics community in Newton University has always operated independently, and now they must bow to someone else? This is absurd. Besides, are there people here who are not from Newton?”
The crowd buzzed with discontent, as no one had anticipated that this so-called banquet would turn out to be a Hongmen banquet organized by Jack Yaleman aimed at unifying the metaphysics community in Newton!
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 78
When Elaine learned that Charlie was given a bracelet by someone worth five or six million, her eyes sparked with excitement.
“Bracelet? Where is it? Show it to me!”
Charlie felt a rush of caution but replied, “Mom, the bracelet is in the bedroom, but I plan to return it.”
“Return it?” Elaine frowned in disbelief. “Are you out of your mind? Returning something valued at five or six million?”
Charlie explained, “I only helped him a little and he gifted me this valuable item. It doesn’t feel right to keep it.”
“What feels right or wrong?” Elaine exclaimed. “If he dares to give it to us, we should accept it! Where’s the bracelet? If you don’t want it, I’ll take it!”
Charlie recognized his mother-in-law’s ulterior motives. He had intended to give the bracelet to Claire, but hadn’t found the right moment to mention it, so he put it aside for now.
To his surprise, his father-in-law was quick to point it out. It wasn’t that Charlie was hesitant to keep a multi-million-dollar bracelet, he has nearly 10 billion in his bank account, so spending that much on a bracelet was trivial.
However, he believed his mother-in-law didn’t deserve to wear something so expensive. With her bossy demeanor and petty bourgeois tendencies, she would be more suited with a bracelet worth twenty or thirty thousand dollars.
Elaine, however, would not let this opportunity slip by. How prestigious it would be to wear a bracelet worth five or six million dollars! She pressed him repeatedly, “Where is the bracelet? Bring it out and let me see!”
Claire, sitting next to him, knew that once the bracelet was in her mother’s hands, it would never be returned. So she chimed in, “Mom, since it’s something Charlie plans to return, we should avoid taking it out. If it gets damaged, it’s going to be hard to explain.”
“Are you really going to return it?” Elaine asked, anxiously standing up. “Have you lost your mind?”
Anticipating her mother’s frustration, Claire asserted firmly, “Mom, let’s not discuss this anymore. I’ve talked it over with Charlie and that’s that.”
Elaine recognized Claire’s resolve. If Claire insisted on returning it, she knew she wouldn’t be able to stop her.
Thinking about giving up millions in gifts made her burst into tears, crying, “It’s bad enough to have an unambitious son-in-law, but my daughter and I are supposed to be on the same side! I might as well just give up!”
Claire consoled her by offering her a piece of meat, saying, “Okay, Mom, I’ll buy you a bracelet in the future.”
“You better keep your word!”
……
On auction day.
Having left his room, Charlie came to the living room early in the morning to find Jacob already waiting anxiously. As soon as he spotted Charlie, he enthusiastically called out, “Charlie, let’s hurry up. We can’t be late!”
Knowing they would attend the auction, Jacob had hardly slept the previous night and had been eagerly waiting for Charlie to emerge.
The Treasure Pavilion is a cultural and art association formed by a group of enthusiasts in Aurous Hill City, headquartered in a picturesque manor out in the suburbs.
The president of the association boasts significant influence; it is said that he is a real estate mogul in the province with a passion for culture and art. He invested a staggering 100 million dollars and gathered like-minded businesspeople to establish the “Treasure Pavilion.”
After parking their car at the entrance of Treasure Pavilion Manor, Charlie and Jacob alighted and took in their surroundings.
The serene and elegant scenery was a sight to behold, with an air of exclusivity. All the vehicles parked outside were luxury models, with the least expensive being Porsches.
In contrast, Charlie’s BMW 5 Series looked out of place, akin to a pheasant among a group of phoenixes.
Jacob exited the car and walked toward the entrance. He was brimming with excitement, as this was his first time attending an event of such high caliber. He couldn’t help but marvel at everything around him, though he still felt a little intimidated.
At the venue entrance, Jacob nervously presented the invitation letter. He was apprehensive, wondering whether the two invitations Charlie obtained were even legitimate.
However, the security guard at the door quickly verified their invitations and said with respect, “Please come in, gentlemen!”
Jacob felt a wave of relief as he stepped inside with Charlie.
As they entered the venue, Harold sauntered in, dressed sharply and exuding confidence.
Upon entering, Harold’s expression shifted to one of shock and annoyance.
Charlie and Jacob were here too!
What were these two losers, an old man and a young one doing here? The entire Wilson family had received only one invitation, which Harold possessed. Did they think they could come in?
Recalling how Charlie had previously embarrassed him, Harold approached them angrily and shouted, “Charlie, how did you get in? Do you even know where you are?”
Hearing Harold’s loud voice made Charlie frown.
Jacob, spotting Harold, smirked and said, “Hey Harold, you’re here too!”
Not only did Harold look down on Charlie, but he held the same disdain for Jacob, his second uncle. He frowned and demanded, “What are you doing here? Do you have an invitation?”
“Absolutely!” Jacob replied confidently.
Harold asked, irritation evident in his tone, “How could you two possibly get an invitation? Where did it come from?”
Charlie calmly replied, “Harold, where our invitation comes from isn’t any of your concern.”
Harold scoffed, “How could you two losers receive an invitation from the Moore family? You must have stolen it to sneak in!”
“You’re ridiculous.” Charlie dismissed him, turning away without further comment.
Harold’s anger flared at being ignored.
To him, Charlie was just a pathetic coward who had no standing in the Wilson family. He was merely a lowly individual!
The fact that Charlie could attend the Treasure Pavilion humiliated Harold further!
Why is a low-class person who lives off others standing here next to him?
With a glare, Harold pointed at Charlie and demanded, “Tell me how you two managed to get in.”
Charlie frowned and urged Jacob, “Dad, let’s ignore this fool and keep moving.”
“Stop!” Harold barked, stepping in front of them deliberately, his tone confrontational. “You think you can just walk away? You must have used underhanded tactics to gain entry! You don’t belong at an event like this! Show me your invitations!”
Charlie’s frustration grew. He had tolerated enough. He couldn’t let Harold continue to provoke him.
Coldly, he said, “You think you deserve to see my invitation? You’re not worthy! Now step aside!”
Harold’s expression darkened, fury boiling inside him. In his view, Charlie was still just a coward who dared to tell him to leave!
Grabbing Charlie’s arm, Harold sneered, “If you don’t explain yourself today, you’re not leaving here.”
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 89
“What, a charlatan?”
Graham was taken aback and utterly shocked.
Recently, Charlie had been the sole person tending to the Feng Shui concerns of the Quinton family.
Graham held great confidence in Charlie and quickly replied, “Master, could you be mistaken? There truly was a Master Wade who helped me resolve my issues and his methods were remarkably effective. He cannot be a charlatan.”
Mr. Yaleman scoffed and retorted, “Those who deceive are adept at fooling the ignorant. If you choose to believe him, I’ll take my leave!”
“Mr. Yaleman, please stay.” Graham, in a state of panic, urgently stopped him, “Sir, could you please explain what is wrong with his methods?”
Without looking up, Mr. Yaleman extended his hand and pointed toward the main hall. “Bring me a bowl of water.”
Graham quickly instructed someone to bring a bowl of clean water.
Mr. Yaleman took the water, chanted a few incantations over it and then splashed it onto Graham’s eyelids.
As soon as Graham opened his eyes, terror flooded him and he recoiled.
“What is this… what have you shown me…”
He was horrified to see strange black smoke enveloping his house!
Moreover, thin wisps of gray death energy were emanating from the heads of his family members, whose faces appeared ghostly pale, resembling a group of zombies.
Mr. Yaleman let out a dismissive grunt, “I’ve opened your eyes, you see the Yin energy around you, while your family is filled with death energy and does not have long to live.”
Graham was so frightened that he collapsed into a chair, muttering, “What should I do about this?”
“Do not worry. I came today as part of our fateful encounter.”
Mr. Yaleman produced a peace talisman and handed it to a member of the Quinton family.
Graham watched as the talisman emitted a soft golden light that instantly diluted the death energy surrounding the clan member’s head.
With a wave of his hand, Mr. Yaleman made everything Graham had seen vanish, restoring the original scene.
“This… this…” Graham was drenched in sweat and bowed quickly, “Mr. Yaleman, you truly are a godly figure! Please save my family, the Quinton family is willing to pay any price.”
“Saving a life surpasses the worth of a seven-story pagoda. I am here today for that purpose.”
Mr. Yaleman stated, pulling out dozens of talismans to hand over. “Tell your family members to carry these with them, they’ll help ward off bad luck.”
Graham took them gratefully but hesitated, “May I inquire what reward you desire, Mr. Yaleman?”
Mr. Yaleman gestured dismissively, “Warding off bad luck is a merit in itself, I will not accept a penny. However, if charlatans come seeking to deceive you and demand exorbitant fees for magical tools, do not entertain them. At best, you’ll squander your resources at worst, it could lead to your family’s ruin. Keep this in mind.”
Adam interjected, unable to hold back, “Father, I’ve said it before Charlie is a fraud! He took our family’s money and now he’s vanished! We need to recover our money, or I’ll see him prosecuted for fraud, leaving him to rot in prison!”
Aurora frowned, contemplating, I can’t help but think that Mr. Yaleman seems more like a fraud himself.
Charlie may be somewhat questionable and lacks emotional intelligence, but he doesn’t seem all that bad. Most of the time, he gives off an air of mystery, like a bottomless lake.
“Be quiet.” Graham shot a glare at Adam, then turned respectfully to Mr. Yaleman and said, “Thank you for your guidance. I will be more vigilant in the future.”
Mr. Yaleman nodded knowingly and rose to leave.
As soon as he departed, Adam exclaimed, “Father, Mr. Yaleman is a renowned master of the Mystery Court. How can he be compared to a charlatan like Charlie? Thanks to Mr. Yaleman, all the issues our family faced have been resolved and he charged us nothing!”
“True, Mr. Yaleman charged nothing, but Charlie swindled our family for a fortune. He spent over 100 million just to bid on a worthless shell! It’s nothing short of a scam! How could you let him take so much money? If this gets out, people in Aurous Hill will think our Quinton family is foolish!”
Graham mulled over this in silence, yet his expression grew uncertain.
Mr. Yaleman’s reputation was indeed formidable and the things he had shown Graham were so vivid that he couldn’t deny them.
More importantly, Mr. Yaleman hadn’t asked for payment, whereas Charlie had lavished over 100 million during the auction…
The more he thought about it, the more he questioned Charlie’s authenticity.
At that moment, a housekeeper from the Quinton family knocked on the door. Upon receiving Graham’s permission, he entered.
“Graham, there’s a courier for you.”
With that, he handed over a paper box.
Graham frowned and opened the box to find a token resting quietly inside.
Inspecting it closely, he noticed it was merely a thin piece, the size of a matchbox, looped with a cheap red string, resembling wares sold by street vendors at tourist spots.
Graham glanced at the sender and saw the name Charlie inscribed on it.
Looking at the enclosed note, he found it contained just a few simple words: “The Stun Talisman, hang it in the main hall to dispel evil!”
Adam saw this and immediately erupted with anger, “This is outrageous, Father! Charlie thinks you’re a fool! This broken shell could very well be something he picked up from a street vendor! And he claims it can dispel evil?”
“On top of that, he swindled over 100 million from our family only to send us this? He couldn’t even bother to deliver it in person! If Charlie isn’t a fraud, then what is he?”
Adam seethed with anger, “Father, we need to go after Charlie now and reclaim our money! If he escapes, our loss will be unbearable!”
“Be quiet for a moment; let me think.” Graham rubbed his temples, examining the Stun Talisman. He truly couldn’t discern what was special about it.
After a moment of contemplation, Graham gathered the Quinton family and declared sternly, “This is a matter of life and death for our family. I will confront Charlie tomorrow to uncover the truth! You must all wear Mr. Yaleman’s talisman and not remove it recklessly!”
“Yes!”
“Father, I want to go too!” Adam clenched his teeth, “That guy named Wade has caused me so much trouble. Now that I’ve caught a lead, I intend to break his legs myself.”
“Just you? Do you think you can take him on?”
Graham frowned and said, “If you really want to go, then bring a few more bodyguards and figure out where Charlie will be tomorrow, just to be safe.”
After a brief pause, he added, “Remember, I’m not asking you to start trouble with Charlie. I’m just wary that you might act recklessly and get hurt again!”
Adam grinned and quickly replied, “Understood.”
Graham stated coldly, “Even though my Quinton family isn’t at the top of the hierarchy, I will not permit others to bully us. If anyone dares to do so, we will retaliate! I must uncover the truth behind this matter and should it turn out Charlie is indeed deceiving us, he won’t get off easily!”
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 56
Charlie had all five individuals brought before him and stated coldly, “Today, I will spare your lives. However, if anyone dares to reveal anything that occurred today, I will eliminate your entire family. Do you understand?”
The five nodded vigorously in response.
At this moment, simply surviving was a stroke of luck, and they dared not defy Charlie’s orders!
Seeing that the five were completely intimidated by his demeanor, Charlie nodded with satisfaction and addressed Lily Lewis’s father, Lawson Lewis, saying, “You deceived my brother, so you must face the consequences. Tomorrow, the restaurant will be transferred to my brother and you and your daughter need to vacate the premises. Do you understand?”
Lawson Lewis nodded earnestly, “I understand. I will leave first thing tomorrow!”
Charlie then turned to Jerome’s father, Dylan Hunt and commanded, “Your son swindled my brother and seriously harmed him. You will pay my brother 2 million in compensation tomorrow, without exception. Do you understand?”
Dylan Hunt promptly replied, “Mr. Wade, I will transfer the money to your brother tomorrow!”
Satisfied, Charlie instructed Don Albert’s men, “Alright, take out the trash!”
The crowd immediately began to escort the five away.
Once they were gone, Charlie turned to Bill and said, “Bill, you did an excellent job this time.”
Bill beamed with pride and replied, “Mr. Wade, this is what I’m here for!”
Charlie casually remarked, “I will have someone transfer two million to your account as a reward for your efforts.”
Bill was absolutely thrilled and bowed deeply, “Thank you, Mr. Wade!”
Although he earned a good living following Don Albert, the latter wasn’t one to part with such a large sum of money all at once.
Charlie sent a text to Isaac Cameron, requesting that he facilitate the transfer to Bill. Even though he had plenty of money in his account, it wasn’t convenient for him to handle the transaction directly at the moment.
A minute later, the funds had been deposited into Bill’s account.
Bill was ecstatic and bowed repeatedly in gratitude.
Charlie then addressed Don Albert again, saying, “Don Albert, I hope you won’t think little of this two million.”
Don Albert quickly responded, “Mr. Wade, it’s my privilege to assist you.”
Charlie nodded and remarked, “I will remember this favor and will give you an opportunity to elevate your status in the future.”
Upon hearing this, Don Albert immediately knelt and bowed his head to Charlie.
For Don Albert, it wasn’t money he sought, but rather a chance to ascend to a higher level.
However, for someone like him in the underworld, advancing in rank was akin to climbing a mountain.
Isaac Cameron was the person he had always aspired to please, yet Cameron had never regarded him highly due to his lowly background.
Now, with Charlie’s endorsement, Isaac Cameron might finally look favorably upon him, paving the way for a more promising future!
After rewarding Bill, Charlie turned to Douglas and asked, “Are you satisfied with what transpired today?”
Douglas was utterly astonished. He could hardly fathom why Charlie had become so powerful. Even the underground sovereign of Aurous Hill had to kneel before him!
He was speechless for a while before regaining his composure and hurriedly replying, “I’m satisfied! Truly satisfied!”
Charlie said, “I eliminated your grievances, facilitated the transfer of the restaurant and secured the two million in compensation. From now on, you will have to stand on your own two feet.”
Douglas immediately replied, “Charlie, I will definitely strive to repay your kindness in the future! Whatever you ask of me, I will comply without hesitation!”
Charlie nodded and remarked, “You need to focus on your recovery first and once you are well, run the restaurant diligently. If I need your help in the future, I will let you know.”
Douglas responded earnestly, “I’m always ready to obey your commands!”
Charlie continued, “Oh and remember not to talk about today’s events with anyone. I prefer to keep my identity concealed, understand?”
Douglas nodded rapidly, saying, “I understand! Rest assured, I won’t breathe a word, even if it costs me my life!”
Charlie agreed, “I will arrange for two nurses to take care of you. Focus on your healing, I’ll be leaving now.”
After returning home, Charlie chose not to share the day’s events with his wife, Claire. He wanted to shield her from unnecessary worries for her safety, it was better for her to remain unaware.
The next day, while out shopping for groceries, he received a phone call. Upon answering, he discovered it was Jasmine, the owner of Vintage Deluxe and a member of the Moore family.
Charlie wondered what Jasmine needed to discuss.
After greeting, Jasmine’s voice came through, “Mr. Wade, I sincerely apologize for interrupting you. Please forgive me for the intrusion.”
Charlie instinctively inquired, “Is there an issue with the jade spring vase that I repaired?”
Jasmine quickly replied, “No, Mr. Wade, I am calling about something entirely different.”
Charlie prompted, “Go on.”
Jasmine explained, “I recently came across something I find quite intriguing, but I’m uncertain about it. Given your expertise in antiques, I would like to invite you to come and take a look. Would you be interested?”
While Charlie was not particularly passionate about antiques, he currently sought items with reiki, so he continued, “What exactly is it?”
Jasmine answered, “It’s an ancient jade. According to the seller, wearing it can help soothe the mind and ward off evil spirits.”
Charlie’s mind began to race. The “Apocalyptic Book” he had discovered contained references to spiritual objects. Items imbued with reiki could be tremendously beneficial, he was eager to determine whether such treasures truly existed, so he agreed, “Alright, I can join you.”
Jasmine replied gratefully, “Thank you, Mr. Wade! I will pick you up at 8 o’clock tomorrow morning.”
“Sounds good.”
After hanging up the phone, Charlie pondered the implications.
Wealthy individuals often revere antiques that promote harmony, tranquility and protection from harm. Building connections in this arena could open up more opportunities for him in the future.
The following morning, Jasmine arrived promptly to collect Charlie.
As he settled into the car, Jasmine remarked, “Mr. Wade, there are several others in Aurous Hill who are also interested in purchasing this ancient jade today. I’m afraid the competition will be quite stiff.”
Charlie nodded and calmly replied, “It doesn’t matter how many competitors there are. What truly matters is the quality of the item. If it’s truly exceptional, numerous bidders won’t pose a problem. I trust in Miss Moore’s capabilities, if you want a treasure, I believe you’ll secure it despite the competition.”
Jasmine smiled slightly and responded, “Mr. Wade, you are too kind. As the saying goes, there are always stronger mountains and more skilled people out there. Here in Aurous Hill, there are countless formidable individuals. I’m sure many are more powerful than me.”
Feigning surprise, Charlie asked, “Really? Isn’t the Moore family the leading family in Aurous Hill?”
Jasmine chuckled and explained, “That’s merely the surface. For instance, consider the new chairman of the Emgrand Group that single entity is equivalent to our entire Moore family. This person possesses immense capability.”
She sighed once more, “I genuinely wish to build a connection with this influential figure, but unfortunately, they remain shrouded in mystery, making it difficult to find a way in.”
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 49
After lunch, Jacob, Charlie’s father-in-law, was already dressed and eager to go. He urged Charlie, “Charlie, hurry up! Let’s take our new car to the antique street. There’s a shop that just received a Tang Dynasty official kiln vase and I want to see it.”
Charlie couldn’t help but plead with him, “Dad, are you really getting into antiques again? We don’t have much money. Isn’t it a bit extravagant to purchase antiques?”
Despite not having much money himself, Jacob harbored dreams of getting rich. He liked to stroll down the antique street when he had free time, hoping to stumble upon a great deal, yet he had mostly been taken advantage of in recent years.
There had been a period of quiet, but unexpectedly, the allure of the antique world had returned with a vengeance.
Noticing Charlie’s hesitance, Jacob scoffed and said, “Stop with the excuses and take me there quickly!”
Charlie felt helpless but knew it would be difficult to refuse, so he reluctantly drove his father-in-law to the antique street.
Aurous Hill is a renowned historical city and the antique street outside the scenic area is famous across China, drawing antique dealers and bargain hunters from all over the country. The local tourism department seized the opportunity to invest heavily in refurbishing the antique street, turning it into a tourist attraction.
Upon arriving at the antique street, Jacob confidently approached the entrance of an antique shop and informed the receptionist that he had a reservation. The receptionist then led both of them to the VIP room located at the back to view the artifacts.
As Charlie was about to follow, Jacob turned and said, “Don’t come in. You wouldn’t understand anything anyway. Just wait for me at the door of the VIP room!”
With no choice but to comply, Charlie replied, “Got it, Dad!”
Jacob clasped his hands behind his back and followed the receptionist into the VIP room, while Charlie took a seat in the waiting area.
A few minutes later, Charlie was startled by a loud “bang” coming from the VIP room.
He saw Jacob rushing out in a panic, muttering to himself, “It’s over, it’s all over! This is bad!”
Concerned, Charlie hurried over to him and peered inside the VIP room. He noticed a tall, thin ceramic vessel lying broken on the ground, shattered into two pieces, surrounded by numerous small ceramic shards.
From the fragments, it was clear that the broken piece was a Tang Dynasty jade pot spring bottle.
Having grown up in the Wade family, Charlie was well-versed in such matters. He recognized at once that the bottle was genuine and could easily fetch several million dollars. It appeared that Jacob had made a significant blunder this time.
Inside the VIP room, a middle-aged man with a stern expression addressed Jacob, “Mr. Wilson, we purchased this jade pot spring bottle for over 5 million. Since you broke it, you must pay for the damages!”
This man was Peter, the manager of Vintage Deluxe.
In a state of panic, Jacob grabbed Charlie and exclaimed, “This is my precious son-in-law! Do you know how much money he has? Forget 5 million, even 50 million wouldn’t be a problem! You two can negotiate the compensation without me, I have other matters to attend to!”
With that, Jacob pushed Charlie forward and hurried out of the store.
Charlie was bewildered, his father-in-law’s audacity was beyond belief. He clearly intended for him to take the fall!
Peter glanced coldly at Charlie and asked, “Sir, the total is 5.38 million. Would you prefer to pay by card or bank transfer?”
Charlie shrugged and replied, “I don’t have any money.”
It wasn’t that he couldn’t cover the cost, he simply wanted to teach his father-in-law a lesson so he wouldn’t be dragged into the antique street on a daily basis.
“No money?” Peter gritted his teeth. “You broke our property at Vintage Deluxe! Do you truly believe you can escape responsibility by claiming you have no money?”
Charlie responded helplessly, “I’m not trying to avoid responsibility, but I genuinely have no money. Besides, I didn’t break the bottle, why should I pay for it?”
Peter was frustrated. “Isn’t that your father-in-law?”
Charlie nodded. “You mentioned he’s my father-in-law, not me. Whoever breaks it should be the one to pay. This is basic logic debt belongs to the debtor and misfortune shouldn’t befall the family of the wrongdoer. Don’t you understand this principle?”
Peter, although irritated, couldn’t dismiss what Charlie had said. If he forced Charlie to pay without an explanation, it would reflect poorly on Vintage Deluxe and harm its reputation.
In a hurry, he ordered those around him, “You guys, go after that old man now!”
Charlie watched as they scrambled to catch his father-in-law, a smile forming on his lips as he said nothing.
In reality, he could have simply charged the amount to a credit card, but that would mean rewarding his unscrupulous father-in-law. Instead, it was better to let Jacob face the consequences.
After all, if such a situation arose again, it could result in even greater mishaps.
With everyone at Vintage Deluxe pursuing Jacob, Charlie idly glanced at the broken pieces of the vase on the floor.
The vase, about half a meter tall, now lay in two parts, accompanied by shards, it was truly a shame to see it destroyed.
Then he noticed something unusual in the lower half of the jar, something seemed to be concealed there.
He quickly reached inside and retrieved a small wooden box!
To think there would be a mystery hidden within this vase!
The jade pot spring bottle was of a small and large construction and this wooden box was clearly two or three sizes larger than the bottle’s mouth. It appeared that the box hadn’t been inserted later, it had been created along with the bottle! This indicated that the wooden box also dated back to the Tang Dynasty!
He held the wooden box in his hands, examined it closely and with a bit of pressure, opened it with a snap.
Upon opening the wooden box, an exceptionally refreshing fragrance escaped into the air. Charlie inhaled deeply and felt an invigorating rush.
Upon closer inspection, he discovered a tiny ancient book inside the box, so small it could fit within the palm of his hand!
Charlie picked up the minuscule book and noticed four ancient seal characters inscribed on the title page “Apocalyptic Book.”
“What a fascinating title. I wonder what it contains.” Charlie muttered as he began to flip through the pages.
The first chapter was titled “Medical Skills,” detailing numerous case studies and treatment methods.
Charlie furrowed his brow. Having been exposed to Chinese medicine, he was familiar with its basic theories, but the content in this book was clearly more advanced than current practices.
Some of the diagnostic and treatment methods were unfamiliar and towards the end of the medical skills chapter, he even found references to alchemy. The effects attributed to some potions were beyond anything known in modern society.
Intrigued, Charlie sat down on the ground, engrossed in flipping through the pages.
To his surprise, this “Apocalyptic Book” also included topics on Feng Shui divination and various extraordinary techniques such as treasure evaluation and restoration, alongside many other addities.
Charlie lost track of time as he read, feeling that every word was sinking into his consciousness, stirring a sense of exhilaration within him. He had stumbled upon a true treasure!
