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!