"Dragon Son-in-law" a.k.a. Millionaire Son-in-law, Charlie Wade Story. Translated by Junlee (aka Jungal2000)

Alonzo03 · Mar 7, 2024

Gily said:
Give it your all. You must make everybody who believed in you proud.

I hope someday you can write your personal story in here. .

Oh sure and it's gonna be a fantastic one. "Dragon among men" also happen to compliment my career prospects. Thanks Gily for this

Alonzo03 · Mar 7, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Chapter 1531 - "Bladders and Brothers: A Snowy Hospital Tale"

At this moment.

In the top-tier ward of the Snow's Hospital.

Dario, the second son of the Snow family, and Lucas, the third son, just finished their CT scans and received the first stage of treatment.

The CT scans showed that Dario's wrist was fractured, while Lucas's bladder was damaged. Although neither of them was in a life-threatening situation, they still needed some time to recuperate.

And all of this was thanks to Charlie.

This Snow's Hospital was a private high-end hospital invested by the Snow family themselves.

Although it couldn't compete with top-tier hospitals like the Union Hospital in overall strength, it was definitely a leader among private hospitals.

In the capital, these top families actually each had their own private hospitals.

Although these hospitals were nominally open to the public, in most cases, they didn't accept outside patients at all.

They were basically exclusively for internal family use.

Now, besides the two cousins Dario and Lucas, all the people who were driven out of Geraldo's house by Charlie also came here, wearing grim expressions, discussing countermeasures.

Today's events were a huge unexpected surprise for them.

Firstly, they didn't expect that in the house of their eldest brother Geraldo, there would actually be a stranger -

Secondly, they didn't expect that this stranger would have such terrifying strength.

The War God and the Realm Master that Dario had spent a fortune to hire had been diagnosed by the hospital with severe symptoms of myasthenia gravis.

This disease was very mysterious, and even now, the medical community hadn't figured out what exactly caused it.

Once afflicted, the muscles throughout the body would gradually lose strength, with symptoms ranging from easy fatigue in skeletal muscles to extreme weakness and even the inability to lift a bottle of water for a young and strong man.

More seriously, they might even lose control of their own eyelids.

The hospital's doctors conducted very systematic examinations on the War God and the Realm Master and found significant obstacles in their neuromuscular transmission, which was a typical symptom of myasthenia gravis.

In fact, this was mainly because Charlie had sealed their meridians with spiritual energy, but the doctors couldn't detect the existence of spiritual energy and could only diagnose the two with myasthenia gravis based on their clinical manifestations.

This left the families of Dario's second and third sons puzzled.

What's going on?

Clearly, they were top experts among experts, but as soon as they arrived at the Snow family, they were lifted up by that kid like little chickens, and then they became myasthenia gravis patients?

Isn't this too unbelievable?

Could it be that kid is some kind of hidden expert?

Chapter 1532 - "From Bladders to Boardrooms: Dario's Devious Designs"

Even hidden masters pretending to be cool have to abide by basic rules, why should just a little pinch on the neck render someone powerless?

It's like touching someone's face and turning them into impotence, it's unreasonable!

Both families were troubled and wanted to find an opportunity to teach the kid from the eldest brother's family a lesson, but they didn't know his name or background.

The most important thing is, even the War God and the Realm Master couldn't withstand a single move from him, who else could they turn to for help in getting rid of him?

Dario was even more frustrated. Not only did he lose a War God and a Realm Master, but he also had his hand broken by Charlie. It was a heavy loss.

When has he ever suffered such grievance?

At this moment, he even wanted to kill Charlie's whole family.

Unfortunately, for the time being, he couldn't figure out how to seek revenge.

Dario just covered his slightly painful bladder and saw his second brother's anxious expression, so he hurriedly suggested, "Second Brother, about this matter, there's no need to rush for revenge at the moment. We should first get hold of the shares in the hands of the eldest brother before we decide!"

"Yes, Dad!" Dario's son, Feliciano, also spoke up, "Uncle is right, we should focus on getting the shares and family assets in hand first, that's the most urgent!"

Dario said coldly, "That's right. I can see that eldest uncle doesn't have much time left, at most two or three months. We should get the money first, and then settle the score with that kid!"

Dario just quickly asked, "Second Brother, what's your plan for tomorrow's board meeting?"

Dario sneered, "I've already talked to several other shareholders. Half of them are willing to cooperate with us to seize control. The other half may still have some loyalty to the eldest brother, but it's not a concern, because with the combined shares we have now, we already have more than 51%!"

Dario just asked, "So shall we force the eldest brother to hand over the position of chairman tomorrow?"

"Yes." Dario gritted his teeth, "We'll stage a coup directly at the board meeting. With the shares of both of us and those who support us, we'll directly vote to remove him from the position of chairman, and then elect me as the new chairman! This way, we can lawfully take over the Snow Group!"

Speaking of which, Dario couldn't help but smile, "Once I get the position of chairman, I'll start transferring the assets of the Snow Group one by one."

Dario just nodded in agreement, "Once the assets are transferred to other companies, the shares in the hands of the eldest brother will become worthless."

Feliciano hurriedly asked, "Dad, what about Uncle's personal assets? He has so much savings, luxury homes, cars, private islands, private planes, yachts, and a large number of antiques and cultural relics. It is said that the calligraphy and paintings he has collected over the years are worth tens of billions?"

"Tens of billions?" Dario curled his lips, "You're underestimating your uncle too much! The calligraphy and paintings in the hands of Wanda Wang are already worth nearly 10 billion, let alone the calligraphy and paintings in the hands of your uncle. They are worth at least 10 or 30 billion! They are all kept in bank safety deposit boxes."

Greedy gleams flickered in Feliciano's eyes as he exclaimed excitedly, "Dad! We must get hold of these calligraphy and paintings too! Real estate can't appreciate now, but the appreciation space for antiques and paintings is huge! Look at the paintings by famous artists nowadays, which one starts at less than a hundred million dollars?"

Dario nodded, his voice cold, "Rest assured, I already have a complete plan. First, get the position of chairman, then transfer all the assets of the group, and then force your uncle to write a will and transfer the property to us. Otherwise, I won't let him off lightly! Even if he dies, I won't let his wife and daughter off lightly!"

Dario just rubbed his hands excitedly, "Then let's put on a coup show for my dear elder brother at tomorrow's board meeting!"

Dario laughed, "Just like Zhao Kuangyin's Chen Bridge mutiny and the establishment of the Song Dynasty, tomorrow I, Dario Snow, will launch a literary mutiny at the board meeting, forcing Geraldo to abdicate and rebuilding a more prosperous Snow Group!"

Dario just licked his lips and said, "Second Brother, don't forget about me then. In the future, everything about me will be at your command!"

"Of course!" Dario patted Dario just on the shoulder with his left hand and smiled, "We have been living under the shadow of the eldest brother for so long. After enduring for so many years, it's time for both of us to take the lead!"

Chapter 1533 - "Snowing In: The Next Chapter of Snow Family Drama"

While Dario and Lucas were planning for a bright future, Feliciano and Javier beside them each had their own thoughts.

The Snow family had three brothers, in total they had eight children.

Geraldo only had one daughter, Haidee.

Dario had three children, two daughters, and one son, namely Feliciano.

Lucas had four children, three daughters, and one son, namely Javier.

Because male heirs were not very prosperous, it was undoubtedly certain that Feliciano and Javier would each be the sole heirs to their respective father's estates in the future.

Seeing his father being friendly with his second uncle, Javier couldn't help but glance at himself and his cousin Feliciano, thinking to himself, "When I inherit my father's estate and shares in the future, should I also ingratiate myself with my cousin like my father does with his second uncle? If I need to rely on him in the future, should I start sucking up to him now?"

While his cousin Feliciano was thinking that this cousin of his, Javier, wasn't very sharp, and they weren't even blood-related. To be honest, their relationship wasn't that deep.

His own father and third uncle had even conspired against their older cousin who was their blood brother, so could he also learn from their example in the future and properly take advantage of Javier?

Thinking of this, he felt that the nature of this matter was actually quite interesting.

First, divide the family property into thirds, then the second and third families join forces to swallow up the first family.

After that, the second family finds an opportunity to swallow up the third family. In this way, wouldn't the entire Snow family fall into his hands?

With this thought, Feliciano couldn't help but feel excited!

Don't underestimate the Snow family, ranking only third in the entire Eastcliff.

However, if he, alone, could control the entire Snow family, then he would become the richest person in all of Eastcliff, without exception.

Even the Wade family and the Salvador family, the top two prestigious families, would not have anyone wealthier than the Snow family.

By then, he might even become the real richest person in China!

Little did Javier know that his cousin, whom he wanted to quickly curry favor with, had already begun planning how to take advantage of him.

He deliberately found nothing to say and smiled calmly at Feliciano, saying, "Hey, Brother Feliciano, do you think that scum from the first uncle's family might be our little cousin's boyfriend?"

Feliciano shook his head, "I don't know either. That little cousin of ours is somewhat of a public figure. If she were dating someone, the paparazzi would definitely dig it up, right? But I haven't heard any news."

Javier smirked and said, "Do you remember that scumbag was babbling nonsense the other day, saying that neither of us would be able to have children in the future? Damn it, when I get the chance, I'll definitely cripple that thing of his and let him know what it really means to be infertile!"

Feliciano snorted, "Damn it, I'm more than capable in that department. It's well-known in the upper circles of Eastcliff that I'm exceptional in that regard. Dare to say I'm infertile? Damn it, the number of women I've played with is more than he's ever seen!"

"Exactly!" Javier flattered, "Brother Feliciano, how was that female celebrity you hooked up with the other day?"

"It was alright." Feliciano casually replied, "She looks pretty good, but lacks a bit of skill, and she's too thin."

Javier quickly flattered, "Brother Feliciano, I have a friend who runs a talent agency, specializing in training high-end models. There are several fantastic European girls, are you interested in trying something new?"

Feliciano frowned, a hint of lasciviousness flashing in his eyes, and asked, "When?"

Javier hurriedly said, "There's no time like the present, why not today? Later, you can ride in my car, and I'll take you directly there, how about it?"

Chapter 1534 - "From High-End to Hard Times: Feliciano and Javier's Bedroom Blues"

"Alright!" Feliciano nodded without hesitation.

Today, after being humiliated by Charlie, he was feeling pretty frustrated. He didn't expect Javier to immediately offer him a chance to blow off steam, so naturally, he agreed on the spot.

In the evening, Feliciano and Javier, the two cousins, came out of the hospital and drove together to an extremely high-end clubhouse in Eastcliff.

The name of this clubhouse was grandiose, called "Number One Mansion".

At Number One Mansion, if you wanted to arrange something, you had to cough up at least ten million.

Because here, having your own luxurious suite meant not only having access to services like restaurants, KTVs, hot springs, and saunas but also having bedrooms, conference rooms, and chess rooms.

In addition, you had your own private butler and personal servant. As soon as you arrived here, you could enjoy imperial-style service, even more extravagant than ancient emperors.

In other words, as a member of this place, besides wining and dining, you could also hold business meetings and banquets, making it versatile.

Moreover, the privacy here was extremely good, so you didn't have to worry about leaking your privacy.

Because of the many advantages of Number One Mansion, it was greatly loved by the wealthy elite of Eastcliff.

Both Feliciano and Javier were members here, but they rarely played together; they each did their own thing.

Today, in order to please Feliciano, Javier had his friend who ran a talent agency bring over four young European models, preparing to let Feliciano have some fun and also lay the groundwork for his own future.

Feliciano was bursting with pent-up frustration and happened to be planning to have a good time tonight.

Soon, four blond and blue-eyed models were brought over, each one stunningly beautiful, which greatly excited Feliciano.

Without hesitation, he immediately picked the two prettiest and best-shaped ones and went to the luxurious bedroom in the suite.

Meanwhile, Javier took the remaining two and went to another room.

Five minutes later, the two cousins ran out of their respective rooms in a panic.

They glanced at each other at the door, and it was Feliciano who spoke first, "Javier, can you still... perform?"

Javier shook his head with a mournful face, speaking with a trembling voice and a sob, "Bro, I can't do it anymore, I don't feel anything, no reaction at all. I'm damn well impotent."

After saying that, he looked at Feliciano and asked, "How about you, bro? Do you still have it?"

Feliciano sat on the ground, muttering, "Damn it, I don't either. What the hell is going on? I'm only in my twenties, how can it just stop working?"

Javier pressed further, "Bro, do you feel like that part has completely disconnected from your body?"

Feliciano nodded, his eyes red, "Damn it, that's exactly how it feels."

Javier slumped against the wall, slowly sliding down to the ground, and said in despair, "Bro, what are we going to do?"

Feliciano said in a panic, "Could it be that what that kid said today is true?! No! We need to hurry to the hospital and find out what's going on!"

Chapter 1536 - "Numb and Numb-er: Snow Heirs' Puzzling Plight"

Dario shuddered all over, blurting out to the head of the urology department, "What's going on? Have you found out the cause?"

The head of urology wiped away a cold sweat and said, "Second Young Master, this matter is really strange. We've used all kinds of methods to investigate, but we haven't found any clues. I've been in the field of urology for decades, and I've never seen a case like this before."

Dario looked at the two sorrowful-faced children and asked with a furrowed brow, "Is there really no way to cure it?"

The head of urology said awkwardly, "Second Young Master, whether it can be cured is a secondary issue. The first issue is to figure out what's going on. And right now, we're completely clueless."

Dario felt dizzy for a moment, thinking to himself:

"What the hell is going on?"

"These two kids are both in their twenties, the youngest one, Javier, is barely twenty, and this inexplicable situation is unacceptable!"

"This generation of the Snow family only has these two male heirs!"

"If they can't function, who will carry on the Snow family line?"

"I still don't have any grandchildren!"

With these thoughts, Dario quickly looked at his son, Feliciano, and asked urgently, "Feliciano, tell dad, what's going on? Do you feel anything strange?"

Feliciano had undergone so many examinations, and the doctors still hadn't figured out what was going on. So, he was becoming more and more desperate. He cried out, "Dad! I don't know what's going on either! It's inexplicable. I have no feeling at all. Even when I use my fingernails to pinch, I don't feel anything. It would be a relief if I could feel some pain."

Javier also cried out, "I secretly pinched myself just now, using a lot of force, but I still couldn't feel anything--"

Dario almost lost his balance and hurriedly comforted, "Son, don't panic, don't panic, let's calm down and think of a solution!"

At this moment, Feliciano said, "Dad, do you think it's related to that kid we met at Uncle's house today? That kid said he would make me infertile. At that time, I thought he was just talking nonsense, but now, this situation is too weird. Could it be his doing?"

"Yes!" Javier also said with resentment, "That kid talked big, saying he was superior in skills and could perform a Fertility Sterilisatio on us."

"Fertility Sterilisation?!" Several urologists were dumbfounded.

After studying medicine for many years, who the hell had heard of Fertility Sterilisation?

It was as ridiculous as saying Fertility Sterilisation, completely impossible!

However, Dario suddenly remembered what Charlie had said at the time, and his expression became increasingly serious.

At this moment, he looked at his brother, Dario, and said in confusion, "Third Brother, do you remember that kid also asked us, saying we weren't too old and still had fertility?"

"I remember, I remember!" Dario nodded repeatedly. "That kid was so damn sarcastic. I was cursing him in my mind at the time!"

Dario clicked his tongue, his expression becoming increasingly serious. "The more I think about it, the more something seems off about this matter."

At this point, he furrowed his brow in silence for a moment, then suddenly reached into his own crotch and grabbed a handful.

After grabbing, his face immediately turned pale with horror, and he panicked and shouted, "Quick! Doctor, I can't feel it either. Hurry up and check me too!!!"

This chapters is comedic, everyone taking turns to know if their willy is still working. Saying the statement "I can't feel my own"

if words were to get to the streets of eastcliff. I wonder what name they will tag them

emeka · Mar 7, 2024

Gily said:
I have upgraded some members position in this forum. I appreciate all of you guys reading and enjoying the novel.

Also, should be know, now Immortal Grandmaster Junlee will be known as Immortal Great Grandmaster Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') . .

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emeka · Mar 7, 2024

emeka said:

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') · Mar 8, 2024

Chapter 1537 -"Pinching Panic: A Snow Family Affliction"

Dario's words not only shocked everyone present but also made his sidekick, Old Three Lucas, involuntarily clench his legs.

From the standpoint of probability and logic, if his son, nephew, and second brother all had issues in that department, the likelihood of him escaping unscathed was extremely slim.

So, he quickly slipped his hand into his pocket, and through the lining of his pants, he pinched himself there. But as soon as he pinched, he was also scared out of his wits!

Because he couldn't feel anything either.

He immediately put on a mournful face and wailed, "What about me?! Check me too! I suddenly can't feel anything!"

The entire treatment room was filled with shocked expressions.

This... was just too unbelievable, wasn't it?

For both generations of the Snow family, all four males had lost their ability in that aspect?!

How could this be possible?

If it was due to illness, diseases like degeneration of bodily functions were usually not contagious, similar to paralysis, stroke, Parkinson's, ALS, myasthenia gravis, etc. Such diseases never showed contagious symptoms.

So, if one person among the four had this kind of problem, it would still be understandable.

But four people simultaneously? That was too strange, wasn't it?

Moreover, even if it was a genetic issue, there had never been a case where an entire family of four fell ill at the same time.

For example, if all the males in a family inherited the gene for baldness, it would still happen over a period of time, such as starting to lose hair heavily around forty years old and becoming completely bald around fifty years old.

But never had there been a case where a family inherited baldness, and then suddenly, four men aged forty-eight, forty-six, twenty-four, and twenty-one, all became bald at the same time!

The chief urologist became more and more confused. His palms were sweating nervously by now.

Because he had no idea where to start treating this.

After a systematic examination, he could basically confirm that the illness of these four people from the Snow family was exactly the same, but he just couldn't understand what caused them to fall ill.

So, he hastily asked, "Second Master, Third Master, could you both please carefully recall if you've recently been to any unusual places together, eaten any unusual food, or come into contact with any unusual things? Especially anything with radioactive contamination!"

"None!" Dario blurted out, "We've been in Eastcliff during this time, haven't gone anywhere else! We haven't come into contact with anything strange either!"

Lucas also nodded repeatedly, "Our respective homes all have sophisticated monitoring devices. The quality of water and air is monitored around the clock, and there are no sources of pollution in the houses. We've also conducted comprehensive tests for radiation, and there's absolutely no possibility of any radioactive substances."

"That's really strange," the chief urologist said with a furrowed brow, "The current situation is that we can't find the cause of the illness at all. Without finding the cause, we can't even begin to treat it!"

Dario cursed angrily, "Damn useless! If you can't even find the cause, what use are you?!"

The chief urologist said humbly, "Second Master, even without me saying it, you must realize how incredibly suspicious this situation is. It may even be beyond the scope of medicine, so even if you hit me or scold me, it won't help! We must now work together to find the cause of the illness and then follow the trail to find a treatment."

Chapter 1538 - "Frozen Assets: Sperm Storage and Survival Tactics"

Lucas just gritted his teeth on the side, cursing, "Where the hell do you get so many excuses? If it's not working, it's not working. Stop spouting nonsense! If you can't handle it, just get the hell out of here and let someone who can handle it take over!"

Dario, on the contrary, stopped Lucas, his brows furrowed as he pondered for a long time.

He also realized that something was fishy about this matter. It probably wasn't something within the scope of medicine.

Just then, his son, Feliciano, suddenly exclaimed, "Hey! Dad! Could it be that bastard from Uncle's house today messing with us?!"

Dario blurted out, "You mean that kid who fought me?!"

"Yeah!" Feliciano said, "He kept talking about something called 'sterilization' and even said it would make me infertile. He even said that if we needed his help, we should kneel outside Uncle's villa. Could it be him messing with us?"

Dario's heart skipped a beat, "Damn! It's very possible that it's that kid causing trouble! After all, with just a flick of his fingers, he made one of my subordinates, a War God, and a Realm Master lose their strength. Our family's current situation might also be related to him!"

Thinking of this, Dario gritted his teeth and cursed, "Damn it, if it's really that bastard, I'll definitely kill him!"

Lucas just hurriedly said, "Brother, how do we kill him? Have you forgotten how freakishly powerful he is? Even if we send five war gods and five realm masters, we might not be able to beat him!"

Feliciano added, "Yeah, Dad, when we went to Uncle's house today, we caught Uncle off guard. He must have already sent people to protect him tightly now. Even if that kid isn't there, we probably won't get any advantage."

Dario felt despondent again when he heard this.

This is... really unbearable.

Knowing it's that kid causing trouble, but still unable to afford to provoke him.

How to provoke him?

Even if he brings dozens of experts with him, there might be over a hundred experts secretly protecting around his elder Brother's villa.

Coupled with the fact that the kid's strength is unimaginable, he definitely has no chance of winning!

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said coldly, "It seems we have to plan for the long term. Let's endure him for now. Tomorrow at the board meeting, we'll take down the position of chairman first!"

The other three nodded in agreement.

At present, it's not the time to confront Geraldo and Charlie head-on. Instead, they need to figure out a way to first seize the position of chairman from Geraldo.

Once they take control of the power in the group, the situation will undergo a huge change. By then, Geraldo will only be constantly eroded!

Having made up his mind, Dario spoke to the head of the urology department, "Arrange for us four to freeze a portion of our sperm right away!"

"Freeze sperm?!" The others were also surprised. Lucas just asked, "Elder Brother, what are you planning to do?"

Dario said coldly, "I'm afraid that if we really can't recover, the bloodlines of both families and the entire Snow family will be cut off. Let's freeze the sperm first. If we can't recover, we can use artificial insemination to continue the bloodline!"

Lucas just suddenly understood. His second brother was making the worst-case scenario plan, leaving seeds for both families.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "I have to say, my second brother's idea is very visionary. He's obviously someone with great foresight! If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have thought of this. If the worst-case scenario comes, the Snow family would be completely cut off, right

Chapter 1539 -"Spermicide in Snowville: A Family's Frantic Folly"

Feliciano and Javier, two young men, also realized the importance of this matter, so they both nodded in agreement.

Freezing the sperm is like leaving behind seeds, making it simple to have children in the future.

After all, as the old saying goes, "Better safe than sorry!"

So, the chief urologist immediately arranged for the four of them to undergo painless artificial sampling and prepared a series of tests.

As soon as the samples were taken out, they were immediately tested using testing equipment, and the remaining samples were immediately frozen at ultra-low temperatures with liquid nitrogen. Once the tests were completed and no problems were found, they could be safely stored for long-term storage.

However, when the samples were taken out and tested under the testing equipment, the doctors discovered something that they couldn't believe.

When they reported the results to the chief urologist, the chief urologist was so scared that his legs were shaking.

As Dario and others saw his extremely unpleasant expression, they immediately stepped forward to ask, "What's going on? Is there anything abnormal?"

The chief urologist swallowed hard, forced himself to calm down, and said, "The results for Second Young Master, Third Young Master, and the other two young masters are already out. The survival rate of your sperm is..."

Feliciano, seeing him beating around the bush, couldn't help but curse angrily, "What the hell are you blabbering about? What's the damn survival rate? Just spit it out!"

The chief urologist could only grit his teeth and, trembling, said, "The sperm survival rate for all four of you is zero."

"What?!" The four of them exclaimed in shock. Dario was already weak due to his bladder injury. He couldn't even stand properly and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

This news was like a bolt from the blue for the Snow family's four.

A zero sperm survival rate meant that they no longer had the ability to reproduce?!

Dario was so frightened that even his hands were trembling. Even the plaster-wrapped right hand was shaking uncontrollably.

He trembled and asked, "What's going on? How could the sperm not survive? I've always been perfectly normal!"

"Yeah!" Feliciano cried, "Just a few months ago, I got a model pregnant. I spent a million to have her abort the baby so she wouldn't bother me. How come now there's no survival rate?"

Dario was so angry when he heard this that he slapped Feliciano with his left hand and cursed, "You bastard! You got someone pregnant, and we didn't let her have the baby? If she had a son, wouldn't our Snow family have an heir?"

Feliciano looked aggrieved, choked up, and said, "Dad! You kept reminding me not to mess around outside, not to get a woman pregnant, not to have illegitimate children, saying it would affect my image in the eyes of other major families, would greatly lower my value, and I wouldn't be able to marry the young ladies of top families in the future. So I spent money to have her abort the baby! Wasn't I following your instructions?"

Dario sighed and slapped himself a few times, angrily muttering, "You talk too much! You talk too much! You talk too much!!!"

In fact, he knew very well that everything his son Feliciano said was true.

Among the wealthy families in China, marriage was all about being well-matched.

This matching wasn't just about the strength of the families; it also depended on the personal qualities of both parties.

If it were two families both worth billions, and the man was ugly while the woman was beautiful, undoubtedly, the young lady of this billion-dollar family would not be interested in the young master of this billion-dollar family.

If it were two billion-dollar families, and the man was talented while the woman was mediocre, the young master of the family wouldn't compromise either.

In addition to appearance, if one party had a bad reputation, it would also greatly reduce their own value.

Chapter 1540 - "The Great Sperm Swindle: Snow Sons' Struggle for Survival"

Among these, the biggest drawback for men is having illegitimate children outside.

In aristocratic families, whether male or female, they are pampered by their parents. Which young lady would be willing to marry and become a stepmother to an illegitimate child? Impossible.

Even Haidee, when she first encountered Charlie, attached great importance to this matter. Young and noble, how could she possibly agree to become a stepmother?

Dario also hoped his son would maintain his competitive edge, so he repeatedly warned him that while he could have fun outside, he must not father any children.

At that time, he never imagined his son would one day lose his ability to reproduce!

Now, with zero sperm survival rate and an illegitimate child aborted, wouldn't this lead to the end of the family line?

Feliciano was also filled with grief and indignation.

His own manhood was already useless, and now with no chance of sperm survival, he not only had no opportunity to enjoy the company of beautiful women but also no chance to become a father. Wasn't this just like becoming a eunuch?!

With this in mind, he looked at Dario in panic and blurted out, "Dad! This must be that bastard from Uncle's family who did something to us. Let's go plead with him! We can't let our family line end like this. I'm still young, I don't want to end up being a living eunuch in the future!"

Javier beside him was also scared to death, crying, "Second Uncle, Dad, I don't want to become a living eunuch either."

Dario's face darkened as he said, "If we go to beg him now, what will happen at the board meeting tomorrow? When I was at your Uncle's house today, I already hinted. Tomorrow, I'll confront him at the board meeting. If we go beg that kid today, they will definitely use the board meeting to threaten us!"

"Moreover, your Uncle might use this to force me and your Third Uncle to give up all our voting rights. In that case, we will never be able to overthrow your Uncle!"

In the Snow Group, shares and voting rights corresponded.

In other words, having 51% of the shares meant having 51% of the voting rights.

As long as the voting rights reached 51%, they could decide everything in the company.

But there were exceptions.

For example, if Dario voluntarily or was forced to hand over his share of voting rights to Geraldo, then Geraldo would gain his share of decision-making power.

And Dario, although he still owned shares, would lose his voting rights and thus his decision-making power.

This was also why Jack Ma of Alibaba, despite having a low shareholding percentage, had high decision-making power.

Other shareholders trusted him, or couldn't compete with him, so they transferred all their voting rights to him, allowing him to make decisions without dispute.

What Dario was worried about now was this point.

He was extremely depressed at the moment, thinking to himself, "Damn it, it's all because of my big mouth. I mentioned the board meeting first, giving my elder Brother a show of strength. If I go to beg him now, my elder Brother will definitely use this against me!"

"So, no matter what, I have to endure until tomorrow when I successfully seize power!"

"If necessary, after everything is settled, I can then use money to buy off that young man from my elder Brother's family!"

"Ten million isn't enough? Then make it hundred million. Hundred million isn't enough? Then make it a billion. After all, in this world, there's no one who can't be bought with money!"

Chapter 1541 - "Snow's Shuffle: From Heirs to Hurdles in a Single Night"

Because he didn't want to delay his plan to seize power at the board meeting tomorrow, Dario decided to endure tonight no matter what.

At the same time, he immediately promised the hospital director to spend a lot of money to find several top experts from the United States in related fields and have them come over to see if they could cure the problem through medical means.

If they could, that would be great. There would be no need to beg that kid. They could just get rid of him!

If they couldn't...

Well, then things would be a bit tricky. In order to prevent the family line from ending, they might even have to kneel down and beg that kid!

Just thinking about Charlie's extremely arrogant face made Dario feel uncomfortable all over.

Lucas just asked softly, "Second Brother, will that kid also go to the board meeting tomorrow?"

"Oh crap!" Dario's expression changed immediately.

If that guy went to the board meeting tomorrow, it would probably be very uncomfortable! If he helped Geraldo suppress himself, what would he do then?

After thinking for a while, he couldn't come up with any solutions. He could only sigh and say, "Thinking about this now is meaningless. I can't think of any solution. We'll just have to deal with it when the time comes!"

Lucas suddenly remembered something and whispered, "Second Brother, do you remember the kid from Elder Brother's family, Joaquin from the Frontier Enterprises? That guy has been trying to flatter me for a while now, wanting to cooperate with us. Should I call him over to ask about the situation?"

"Okay!" Dario hurriedly said, "Call him now and ask him to come to the hospital to see me!"

Since he left Aurous Hill quietly, Joaquin had spent most of his time seeking medical treatment worldwide, trying to cure himself.

He went to Japan first, then to the United States, wandering around for a long time, seeing many doctors and spending a lot of money, but none of them were able to solve the problem.

Over time, Joaquin basically gave up.

Fortunately, he was getting older, and he already had children. After giving up treatment, he simply focused all his attention on his career.

Once a person no longer had distractions and focused on their career, their concentration would multiply.

So now Joaquin only wanted to make the Frontier Enterprises bigger and earn more money, using money and material things to fill the void in his body and desires.

However, the Wilson family in Eastcliff could only be considered a second-rate family, still far behind the top families. Joaquin desperately wanted to cling to a big thigh, so after trying various methods, he finally established a bit of a relationship with Snow's Lucas.

Even though he tried his best to flatter and curry favor with Lucas, Lucas still looked down on him to some extent and never even thought about accepting him as a dog.

Just when he was wondering how to win over Lucas, he suddenly received a call from Lucas.

So he quickly answered and flattered, "Ah, Mr. Snow, why do you have time to call me?"

Lucas asked him, "Old Wilson, are you in Eastcliff?"

"Yes!" Joaquin quickly replied, "I haven't left Eastcliff since I came back from the United States. Mr. Snow, do you have any instructions?"

Lucas said, "I want to ask you something. It's quite important. Can you come to the hospital of the Snow's Group now? Let's talk face to face."

"Sure!" Joaquin chuckled, "Mr. Snow, please wait a moment. I'll come over right away!"

Chapter 1542 - "Connections and Complications: Claire's Request"

"All right, I'll wait for you here!"

At this moment.

After having dinner with the Snow family, Charlie was dragged by Geraldo to drink quite a bit of liquor. He finally returned to the guest room arranged by Amelia, took a bath, and lay down to rest.

At this time, Claire called him, asking, "Honey, how's it going in Eastcliff?"

Charlie smiled and said, "It's going well overall. If things go smoothly, I should be done in about three days."

"That's good." Claire responded with concern, "Take care of yourself out there. After all, you've never traveled far before."

Charlie felt a little moved and said with a smile, "Wife, don't worry, I'm an adult now and can take care of myself. I'll rush back as soon as I finish things here."

"Okay." Claire smiled and said, "By the way, honey, there's something I need to ask of you."

Charlie hurriedly asked, "Wife, why are you being so formal to me? Just tell me what's on your mind."

Claire said, "Well, it's like this. Elsa and I were chatting today, and she happened to return to Eastcliff. Moreover, her grandmother's birthday is the day after tomorrow at noon. Can you help me buy a gift and attend her grandma's birthday banquet?"

Charlie calculated the time. Most of his arrangements were for tomorrow. In the morning, he would accompany Geraldo to the Snow Group's board meeting, and then he would go to the ancestral tomb of the Wade family in Yanling Mountain to pay respects to his parents. However, the day after tomorrow, he didn't have much planned. Originally, he was thinking of staying an extra day to see if the situation at the Snow family could be settled. If everything went smoothly, he would return to Aurous Hill the day after tomorrow.

So, he hadn't planned to leave Eastcliff the day after tomorrow anyway, and it wasn't a big deal to attend Elsa's grandmother's birthday banquet.

However, Charlie felt a little uncomfortable about one thing.

Elsa flew to Eastcliff with him. She didn't mention inviting him to her grandmother's birthday banquet at the time. Now, she brought it up in conversation with Claire. He guessed that once she told Claire, Claire would definitely ask him to go, right?

Charlie didn't have any feelings for Elsa, but Elsa always seemed to have some ulterior motives, which made him somewhat repelled.

Just like the time she invited Claire to go to the hot springs, her real purpose was him, but she used a roundabout way to find a breakthrough from Claire. This time was no different. It was basically the same old trick.

He didn't know what this woman saw in him, but he had to make her give up on him as soon as possible.

However, although Charlie had some objections in his heart, he still readily agreed, saying, "Sure, I'll prepare a gift tomorrow and go over the day after tomorrow at noon."

"Okay." Claire said, "Thank you, honey, for running this errand for me. When I was in college and went to Eastcliff to play, Grandma Dewey was very kind to me. I originally wanted to go to Eastcliff myself, but tomorrow I have to take my mom to the hospital for a check-up. If there's no problem with the check-up, her leg cast will be removed. And my mom has been urging me to get her fallen tooth replaced quickly, so I'm really tied up these days and can only rely on you."

Charlie smiled and said, "Don't worry, wife, I'll take care of it."

Claire asked, "Shall I transfer you some money? You can look for a suitable gift within a price range of around a hundred thousand. As for what to buy, it's up to you. I trust your judgment!"

Charlie smiled and said, "No need to transfer me money, I have money. The clients here have already settled their accounts in advance."

Claire exclaimed in surprise, "So generous!"

Charlie said, "After all, they're from wealthy families!"

Claire said, "Well then, I won't be polite with you! Thank you, honey!"

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') · Mar 8, 2024

Going to add more later when i get home!

Prodigy · Mar 8, 2024

Gily said:
Prodigy there is no thread in this world that you haven't read. In this forum everybody knows you and your well given insight. You are the pinnacle of focus and your sight is impeccable

You flatter me a lot Immortal Gily
I was just lucky Immortal

fatboy · Mar 8, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Chapter 1537 -"Pinching Panic: A Snow Family Affliction"

Dario's words not only shocked everyone present but also made his sidekick, Old Three Lucas, involuntarily clench his legs.

From the standpoint of probability and logic, if his son, nephew, and second brother all had issues in that department, the likelihood of him escaping unscathed was extremely slim.

So, he quickly slipped his hand into his pocket, and through the lining of his pants, he pinched himself there. But as soon as he pinched, he was also scared out of his wits!

Because he couldn't feel anything either.

He immediately put on a mournful face and wailed, "What about me?! Check me too! I suddenly can't feel anything!"

The entire treatment room was filled with shocked expressions.

This... was just too unbelievable, wasn't it?

For both generations of the Snow family, all four males had lost their ability in that aspect?!

How could this be possible?

If it was due to illness, diseases like degeneration of bodily functions were usually not contagious, similar to paralysis, stroke, Parkinson's, ALS, myasthenia gravis, etc. Such diseases never showed contagious symptoms.

So, if one person among the four had this kind of problem, it would still be understandable.

But four people simultaneously? That was too strange, wasn't it?

Moreover, even if it was a genetic issue, there had never been a case where an entire family of four fell ill at the same time.

For example, if all the males in a family inherited the gene for baldness, it would still happen over a period of time, such as starting to lose hair heavily around forty years old and becoming completely bald around fifty years old.

But never had there been a case where a family inherited baldness, and then suddenly, four men aged forty-eight, forty-six, twenty-four, and twenty-one, all became bald at the same time!

The chief urologist became more and more confused. His palms were sweating nervously by now.

Because he had no idea where to start treating this.

After a systematic examination, he could basically confirm that the illness of these four people from the Snow family was exactly the same, but he just couldn't understand what caused them to fall ill.

So, he hastily asked, "Second Master, Third Master, could you both please carefully recall if you've recently been to any unusual places together, eaten any unusual food, or come into contact with any unusual things? Especially anything with radioactive contamination!"

"None!" Dario blurted out, "We've been in Eastcliff during this time, haven't gone anywhere else! We haven't come into contact with anything strange either!"

Lucas also nodded repeatedly, "Our respective homes all have sophisticated monitoring devices. The quality of water and air is monitored around the clock, and there are no sources of pollution in the houses. We've also conducted comprehensive tests for radiation, and there's absolutely no possibility of any radioactive substances."

"That's really strange," the chief urologist said with a furrowed brow, "The current situation is that we can't find the cause of the illness at all. Without finding the cause, we can't even begin to treat it!"

Dario cursed angrily, "Damn useless! If you can't even find the cause, what use are you?!"

The chief urologist said humbly, "Second Master, even without me saying it, you must realize how incredibly suspicious this situation is. It may even be beyond the scope of medicine, so even if you hit me or scold me, it won't help! We must now work together to find the cause of the illness and then follow the trail to find a treatment."

Chapter 1538 - "Frozen Assets: Sperm Storage and Survival Tactics"

Lucas just gritted his teeth on the side, cursing, "Where the hell do you get so many excuses? If it's not working, it's not working. Stop spouting nonsense! If you can't handle it, just get the hell out of here and let someone who can handle it take over!"

Dario, on the contrary, stopped Lucas, his brows furrowed as he pondered for a long time.

He also realized that something was fishy about this matter. It probably wasn't something within the scope of medicine.

Just then, his son, Feliciano, suddenly exclaimed, "Hey! Dad! Could it be that bastard from Uncle's house today messing with us?!"

Dario blurted out, "You mean that kid who fought me?!"

"Yeah!" Feliciano said, "He kept talking about something called 'sterilization' and even said it would make me infertile. He even said that if we needed his help, we should kneel outside Uncle's villa. Could it be him messing with us?"

Dario's heart skipped a beat, "Damn! It's very possible that it's that kid causing trouble! After all, with just a flick of his fingers, he made one of my subordinates, a War God, and a Realm Master lose their strength. Our family's current situation might also be related to him!"

Thinking of this, Dario gritted his teeth and cursed, "Damn it, if it's really that bastard, I'll definitely kill him!"

Lucas just hurriedly said, "Brother, how do we kill him? Have you forgotten how freakishly powerful he is? Even if we send five war gods and five realm masters, we might not be able to beat him!"

Feliciano added, "Yeah, Dad, when we went to Uncle's house today, we caught Uncle off guard. He must have already sent people to protect him tightly now. Even if that kid isn't there, we probably won't get any advantage."

Dario felt despondent again when he heard this.

This is... really unbearable.

Knowing it's that kid causing trouble, but still unable to afford to provoke him.

How to provoke him?

Even if he brings dozens of experts with him, there might be over a hundred experts secretly protecting around his elder Brother's villa.

Coupled with the fact that the kid's strength is unimaginable, he definitely has no chance of winning!

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said coldly, "It seems we have to plan for the long term. Let's endure him for now. Tomorrow at the board meeting, we'll take down the position of chairman first!"

The other three nodded in agreement.

At present, it's not the time to confront Geraldo and Charlie head-on. Instead, they need to figure out a way to first seize the position of chairman from Geraldo.

Once they take control of the power in the group, the situation will undergo a huge change. By then, Geraldo will only be constantly eroded!

Having made up his mind, Dario spoke to the head of the urology department, "Arrange for us four to freeze a portion of our sperm right away!"

"Freeze sperm?!" The others were also surprised. Lucas just asked, "Elder Brother, what are you planning to do?"

Dario said coldly, "I'm afraid that if we really can't recover, the bloodlines of both families and the entire Snow family will be cut off. Let's freeze the sperm first. If we can't recover, we can use artificial insemination to continue the bloodline!"

Lucas just suddenly understood. His second brother was making the worst-case scenario plan, leaving seeds for both families.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "I have to say, my second brother's idea is very visionary. He's obviously someone with great foresight! If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have thought of this. If the worst-case scenario comes, the Snow family would be completely cut off, right

Chapter 1539 -"Spermicide in Snowville: A Family's Frantic Folly"

Feliciano and Javier, two young men, also realized the importance of this matter, so they both nodded in agreement.

Freezing the sperm is like leaving behind seeds, making it simple to have children in the future.

After all, as the old saying goes, "Better safe than sorry!"

So, the chief urologist immediately arranged for the four of them to undergo painless artificial sampling and prepared a series of tests.

As soon as the samples were taken out, they were immediately tested using testing equipment, and the remaining samples were immediately frozen at ultra-low temperatures with liquid nitrogen. Once the tests were completed and no problems were found, they could be safely stored for long-term storage.

However, when the samples were taken out and tested under the testing equipment, the doctors discovered something that they couldn't believe.

When they reported the results to the chief urologist, the chief urologist was so scared that his legs were shaking.

As Dario and others saw his extremely unpleasant expression, they immediately stepped forward to ask, "What's going on? Is there anything abnormal?"

The chief urologist swallowed hard, forced himself to calm down, and said, "The results for Second Young Master, Third Young Master, and the other two young masters are already out. The survival rate of your sperm is..."

Feliciano, seeing him beating around the bush, couldn't help but curse angrily, "What the hell are you blabbering about? What's the damn survival rate? Just spit it out!"

The chief urologist could only grit his teeth and, trembling, said, "The sperm survival rate for all four of you is zero."

"What?!" The four of them exclaimed in shock. Dario was already weak due to his bladder injury. He couldn't even stand properly and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

This news was like a bolt from the blue for the Snow family's four.

A zero sperm survival rate meant that they no longer had the ability to reproduce?!

Dario was so frightened that even his hands were trembling. Even the plaster-wrapped right hand was shaking uncontrollably.

He trembled and asked, "What's going on? How could the sperm not survive? I've always been perfectly normal!"

"Yeah!" Feliciano cried, "Just a few months ago, I got a model pregnant. I spent a million to have her abort the baby so she wouldn't bother me. How come now there's no survival rate?"

Dario was so angry when he heard this that he slapped Feliciano with his left hand and cursed, "You bastard! You got someone pregnant, and we didn't let her have the baby? If she had a son, wouldn't our Snow family have an heir?"

Feliciano looked aggrieved, choked up, and said, "Dad! You kept reminding me not to mess around outside, not to get a woman pregnant, not to have illegitimate children, saying it would affect my image in the eyes of other major families, would greatly lower my value, and I wouldn't be able to marry the young ladies of top families in the future. So I spent money to have her abort the baby! Wasn't I following your instructions?"

Dario sighed and slapped himself a few times, angrily muttering, "You talk too much! You talk too much! You talk too much!!!"

In fact, he knew very well that everything his son Feliciano said was true.

Among the wealthy families in China, marriage was all about being well-matched.

This matching wasn't just about the strength of the families; it also depended on the personal qualities of both parties.

If it were two families both worth billions, and the man was ugly while the woman was beautiful, undoubtedly, the young lady of this billion-dollar family would not be interested in the young master of this billion-dollar family.

If it were two billion-dollar families, and the man was talented while the woman was mediocre, the young master of the family wouldn't compromise either.

In addition to appearance, if one party had a bad reputation, it would also greatly reduce their own value.

Chapter 1540 - "The Great Sperm Swindle: Snow Sons' Struggle for Survival"

Among these, the biggest drawback for men is having illegitimate children outside.

In aristocratic families, whether male or female, they are pampered by their parents. Which young lady would be willing to marry and become a stepmother to an illegitimate child? Impossible.

Even Haidee, when she first encountered Charlie, attached great importance to this matter. Young and noble, how could she possibly agree to become a stepmother?

Dario also hoped his son would maintain his competitive edge, so he repeatedly warned him that while he could have fun outside, he must not father any children.

At that time, he never imagined his son would one day lose his ability to reproduce!

Now, with zero sperm survival rate and an illegitimate child aborted, wouldn't this lead to the end of the family line?

Feliciano was also filled with grief and indignation.

His own manhood was already useless, and now with no chance of sperm survival, he not only had no opportunity to enjoy the company of beautiful women but also no chance to become a father. Wasn't this just like becoming a eunuch?!

With this in mind, he looked at Dario in panic and blurted out, "Dad! This must be that bastard from Uncle's family who did something to us. Let's go plead with him! We can't let our family line end like this. I'm still young, I don't want to end up being a living eunuch in the future!"

Javier beside him was also scared to death, crying, "Second Uncle, Dad, I don't want to become a living eunuch either."

Dario's face darkened as he said, "If we go to beg him now, what will happen at the board meeting tomorrow? When I was at your Uncle's house today, I already hinted. Tomorrow, I'll confront him at the board meeting. If we go beg that kid today, they will definitely use the board meeting to threaten us!"

"Moreover, your Uncle might use this to force me and your Third Uncle to give up all our voting rights. In that case, we will never be able to overthrow your Uncle!"

In the Snow Group, shares and voting rights corresponded.

In other words, having 51% of the shares meant having 51% of the voting rights.

As long as the voting rights reached 51%, they could decide everything in the company.

But there were exceptions.

For example, if Dario voluntarily or was forced to hand over his share of voting rights to Geraldo, then Geraldo would gain his share of decision-making power.

And Dario, although he still owned shares, would lose his voting rights and thus his decision-making power.

This was also why Jack Ma of Alibaba, despite having a low shareholding percentage, had high decision-making power.

Other shareholders trusted him, or couldn't compete with him, so they transferred all their voting rights to him, allowing him to make decisions without dispute.

What Dario was worried about now was this point.

He was extremely depressed at the moment, thinking to himself, "Damn it, it's all because of my big mouth. I mentioned the board meeting first, giving my elder Brother a show of strength. If I go to beg him now, my elder Brother will definitely use this against me!"

"So, no matter what, I have to endure until tomorrow when I successfully seize power!"

"If necessary, after everything is settled, I can then use money to buy off that young man from my elder Brother's family!"

"Ten million isn't enough? Then make it hundred million. Hundred million isn't enough? Then make it a billion. After all, in this world, there's no one who can't be bought with money!"

Chapter 1541 - "Snow's Shuffle: From Heirs to Hurdles in a Single Night"

Because he didn't want to delay his plan to seize power at the board meeting tomorrow, Dario decided to endure tonight no matter what.

At the same time, he immediately promised the hospital director to spend a lot of money to find several top experts from the United States in related fields and have them come over to see if they could cure the problem through medical means.

If they could, that would be great. There would be no need to beg that kid. They could just get rid of him!

If they couldn't...

Well, then things would be a bit tricky. In order to prevent the family line from ending, they might even have to kneel down and beg that kid!

Just thinking about Charlie's extremely arrogant face made Dario feel uncomfortable all over.

Lucas just asked softly, "Second Brother, will that kid also go to the board meeting tomorrow?"

"Oh crap!" Dario's expression changed immediately.

If that guy went to the board meeting tomorrow, it would probably be very uncomfortable! If he helped Geraldo suppress himself, what would he do then?

After thinking for a while, he couldn't come up with any solutions. He could only sigh and say, "Thinking about this now is meaningless. I can't think of any solution. We'll just have to deal with it when the time comes!"

Lucas suddenly remembered something and whispered, "Second Brother, do you remember the kid from Elder Brother's family, Joaquin from the Frontier Enterprises? That guy has been trying to flatter me for a while now, wanting to cooperate with us. Should I call him over to ask about the situation?"

"Okay!" Dario hurriedly said, "Call him now and ask him to come to the hospital to see me!"

Since he left Aurous Hill quietly, Joaquin had spent most of his time seeking medical treatment worldwide, trying to cure himself.

He went to Japan first, then to the United States, wandering around for a long time, seeing many doctors and spending a lot of money, but none of them were able to solve the problem.

Over time, Joaquin basically gave up.

Fortunately, he was getting older, and he already had children. After giving up treatment, he simply focused all his attention on his career.

Once a person no longer had distractions and focused on their career, their concentration would multiply.

So now Joaquin only wanted to make the Frontier Enterprises bigger and earn more money, using money and material things to fill the void in his body and desires.

However, the Wilson family in Eastcliff could only be considered a second-rate family, still far behind the top families. Joaquin desperately wanted to cling to a big thigh, so after trying various methods, he finally established a bit of a relationship with Snow's Lucas.

Even though he tried his best to flatter and curry favor with Lucas, Lucas still looked down on him to some extent and never even thought about accepting him as a dog.

Just when he was wondering how to win over Lucas, he suddenly received a call from Lucas.

So he quickly answered and flattered, "Ah, Mr. Snow, why do you have time to call me?"

Lucas asked him, "Old Wilson, are you in Eastcliff?"

"Yes!" Joaquin quickly replied, "I haven't left Eastcliff since I came back from the United States. Mr. Snow, do you have any instructions?"

Lucas said, "I want to ask you something. It's quite important. Can you come to the hospital of the Snow's Group now? Let's talk face to face."

"Sure!" Joaquin chuckled, "Mr. Snow, please wait a moment. I'll come over right away!"

Chapter 1542 - "Connections and Complications: Claire's Request"

"All right, I'll wait for you here!"

At this moment.

After having dinner with the Snow family, Charlie was dragged by Geraldo to drink quite a bit of liquor. He finally returned to the guest room arranged by Amelia, took a bath, and lay down to rest.

At this time, Claire called him, asking, "Honey, how's it going in Eastcliff?"

Charlie smiled and said, "It's going well overall. If things go smoothly, I should be done in about three days."

"That's good." Claire responded with concern, "Take care of yourself out there. After all, you've never traveled far before."

Charlie felt a little moved and said with a smile, "Wife, don't worry, I'm an adult now and can take care of myself. I'll rush back as soon as I finish things here."

"Okay." Claire smiled and said, "By the way, honey, there's something I need to ask of you."

Charlie hurriedly asked, "Wife, why are you being so formal to me? Just tell me what's on your mind."

Claire said, "Well, it's like this. Elsa and I were chatting today, and she happened to return to Eastcliff. Moreover, her grandmother's birthday is the day after tomorrow at noon. Can you help me buy a gift and attend her grandma's birthday banquet?"

Charlie calculated the time. Most of his arrangements were for tomorrow. In the morning, he would accompany Geraldo to the Snow Group's board meeting, and then he would go to the ancestral tomb of the Wade family in Yanling Mountain to pay respects to his parents. However, the day after tomorrow, he didn't have much planned. Originally, he was thinking of staying an extra day to see if the situation at the Snow family could be settled. If everything went smoothly, he would return to Aurous Hill the day after tomorrow.

So, he hadn't planned to leave Eastcliff the day after tomorrow anyway, and it wasn't a big deal to attend Elsa's grandmother's birthday banquet.

However, Charlie felt a little uncomfortable about one thing.

Elsa flew to Eastcliff with him. She didn't mention inviting him to her grandmother's birthday banquet at the time. Now, she brought it up in conversation with Claire. He guessed that once she told Claire, Claire would definitely ask him to go, right?

Charlie didn't have any feelings for Elsa, but Elsa always seemed to have some ulterior motives, which made him somewhat repelled.

Just like the time she invited Claire to go to the hot springs, her real purpose was him, but she used a roundabout way to find a breakthrough from Claire. This time was no different. It was basically the same old trick.

He didn't know what this woman saw in him, but he had to make her give up on him as soon as possible.

However, although Charlie had some objections in his heart, he still readily agreed, saying, "Sure, I'll prepare a gift tomorrow and go over the day after tomorrow at noon."

"Okay." Claire said, "Thank you, honey, for running this errand for me. When I was in college and went to Eastcliff to play, Grandma Dewey was very kind to me. I originally wanted to go to Eastcliff myself, but tomorrow I have to take my mom to the hospital for a check-up. If there's no problem with the check-up, her leg cast will be removed. And my mom has been urging me to get her fallen tooth replaced quickly, so I'm really tied up these days and can only rely on you."

Charlie smiled and said, "Don't worry, wife, I'll take care of it."

Claire asked, "Shall I transfer you some money? You can look for a suitable gift within a price range of around a hundred thousand. As for what to buy, it's up to you. I trust your judgment!"

Charlie smiled and said, "No need to transfer me money, I have money. The clients here have already settled their accounts in advance."

Claire exclaimed in surprise, "So generous!"

Charlie said, "After all, they're from wealthy families!"

Claire said, "Well then, I won't be polite with you! Thank you, honey!"

I wish my wife could say I don't need to send her any money because she has got enough her own money

Alonzo03 · Mar 8, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Chapter 1537 -"Pinching Panic: A Snow Family Affliction"

Dario's words not only shocked everyone present but also made his sidekick, Old Three Lucas, involuntarily clench his legs.

From the standpoint of probability and logic, if his son, nephew, and second brother all had issues in that department, the likelihood of him escaping unscathed was extremely slim.

So, he quickly slipped his hand into his pocket, and through the lining of his pants, he pinched himself there. But as soon as he pinched, he was also scared out of his wits!

Because he couldn't feel anything either.

He immediately put on a mournful face and wailed, "What about me?! Check me too! I suddenly can't feel anything!"

The entire treatment room was filled with shocked expressions.

This... was just too unbelievable, wasn't it?

For both generations of the Snow family, all four males had lost their ability in that aspect?!

How could this be possible?

If it was due to illness, diseases like degeneration of bodily functions were usually not contagious, similar to paralysis, stroke, Parkinson's, ALS, myasthenia gravis, etc. Such diseases never showed contagious symptoms.

So, if one person among the four had this kind of problem, it would still be understandable.

But four people simultaneously? That was too strange, wasn't it?

Moreover, even if it was a genetic issue, there had never been a case where an entire family of four fell ill at the same time.

For example, if all the males in a family inherited the gene for baldness, it would still happen over a period of time, such as starting to lose hair heavily around forty years old and becoming completely bald around fifty years old.

But never had there been a case where a family inherited baldness, and then suddenly, four men aged forty-eight, forty-six, twenty-four, and twenty-one, all became bald at the same time!

The chief urologist became more and more confused. His palms were sweating nervously by now.

Because he had no idea where to start treating this.

After a systematic examination, he could basically confirm that the illness of these four people from the Snow family was exactly the same, but he just couldn't understand what caused them to fall ill.

So, he hastily asked, "Second Master, Third Master, could you both please carefully recall if you've recently been to any unusual places together, eaten any unusual food, or come into contact with any unusual things? Especially anything with radioactive contamination!"

"None!" Dario blurted out, "We've been in Eastcliff during this time, haven't gone anywhere else! We haven't come into contact with anything strange either!"

Lucas also nodded repeatedly, "Our respective homes all have sophisticated monitoring devices. The quality of water and air is monitored around the clock, and there are no sources of pollution in the houses. We've also conducted comprehensive tests for radiation, and there's absolutely no possibility of any radioactive substances."

"That's really strange," the chief urologist said with a furrowed brow, "The current situation is that we can't find the cause of the illness at all. Without finding the cause, we can't even begin to treat it!"

Dario cursed angrily, "Damn useless! If you can't even find the cause, what use are you?!"

The chief urologist said humbly, "Second Master, even without me saying it, you must realize how incredibly suspicious this situation is. It may even be beyond the scope of medicine, so even if you hit me or scold me, it won't help! We must now work together to find the cause of the illness and then follow the trail to find a treatment."

Chapter 1538 - "Frozen Assets: Sperm Storage and Survival Tactics"

Lucas just gritted his teeth on the side, cursing, "Where the hell do you get so many excuses? If it's not working, it's not working. Stop spouting nonsense! If you can't handle it, just get the hell out of here and let someone who can handle it take over!"

Dario, on the contrary, stopped Lucas, his brows furrowed as he pondered for a long time.

He also realized that something was fishy about this matter. It probably wasn't something within the scope of medicine.

Just then, his son, Feliciano, suddenly exclaimed, "Hey! Dad! Could it be that bastard from Uncle's house today messing with us?!"

Dario blurted out, "You mean that kid who fought me?!"

"Yeah!" Feliciano said, "He kept talking about something called 'sterilization' and even said it would make me infertile. He even said that if we needed his help, we should kneel outside Uncle's villa. Could it be him messing with us?"

Dario's heart skipped a beat, "Damn! It's very possible that it's that kid causing trouble! After all, with just a flick of his fingers, he made one of my subordinates, a War God, and a Realm Master lose their strength. Our family's current situation might also be related to him!"

Thinking of this, Dario gritted his teeth and cursed, "Damn it, if it's really that bastard, I'll definitely kill him!"

Lucas just hurriedly said, "Brother, how do we kill him? Have you forgotten how freakishly powerful he is? Even if we send five war gods and five realm masters, we might not be able to beat him!"

Feliciano added, "Yeah, Dad, when we went to Uncle's house today, we caught Uncle off guard. He must have already sent people to protect him tightly now. Even if that kid isn't there, we probably won't get any advantage."

Dario felt despondent again when he heard this.

This is... really unbearable.

Knowing it's that kid causing trouble, but still unable to afford to provoke him.

How to provoke him?

Even if he brings dozens of experts with him, there might be over a hundred experts secretly protecting around his elder Brother's villa.

Coupled with the fact that the kid's strength is unimaginable, he definitely has no chance of winning!

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said coldly, "It seems we have to plan for the long term. Let's endure him for now. Tomorrow at the board meeting, we'll take down the position of chairman first!"

The other three nodded in agreement.

At present, it's not the time to confront Geraldo and Charlie head-on. Instead, they need to figure out a way to first seize the position of chairman from Geraldo.

Once they take control of the power in the group, the situation will undergo a huge change. By then, Geraldo will only be constantly eroded!

Having made up his mind, Dario spoke to the head of the urology department, "Arrange for us four to freeze a portion of our sperm right away!"

"Freeze sperm?!" The others were also surprised. Lucas just asked, "Elder Brother, what are you planning to do?"

Dario said coldly, "I'm afraid that if we really can't recover, the bloodlines of both families and the entire Snow family will be cut off. Let's freeze the sperm first. If we can't recover, we can use artificial insemination to continue the bloodline!"

Lucas just suddenly understood. His second brother was making the worst-case scenario plan, leaving seeds for both families.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "I have to say, my second brother's idea is very visionary. He's obviously someone with great foresight! If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have thought of this. If the worst-case scenario comes, the Snow family would be completely cut off, right

Chapter 1539 -"Spermicide in Snowville: A Family's Frantic Folly"

Feliciano and Javier, two young men, also realized the importance of this matter, so they both nodded in agreement.

Freezing the sperm is like leaving behind seeds, making it simple to have children in the future.

After all, as the old saying goes, "Better safe than sorry!"

So, the chief urologist immediately arranged for the four of them to undergo painless artificial sampling and prepared a series of tests.

As soon as the samples were taken out, they were immediately tested using testing equipment, and the remaining samples were immediately frozen at ultra-low temperatures with liquid nitrogen. Once the tests were completed and no problems were found, they could be safely stored for long-term storage.

However, when the samples were taken out and tested under the testing equipment, the doctors discovered something that they couldn't believe.

When they reported the results to the chief urologist, the chief urologist was so scared that his legs were shaking.

As Dario and others saw his extremely unpleasant expression, they immediately stepped forward to ask, "What's going on? Is there anything abnormal?"

The chief urologist swallowed hard, forced himself to calm down, and said, "The results for Second Young Master, Third Young Master, and the other two young masters are already out. The survival rate of your sperm is..."

Feliciano, seeing him beating around the bush, couldn't help but curse angrily, "What the hell are you blabbering about? What's the damn survival rate? Just spit it out!"

The chief urologist could only grit his teeth and, trembling, said, "The sperm survival rate for all four of you is zero."

"What?!" The four of them exclaimed in shock. Dario was already weak due to his bladder injury. He couldn't even stand properly and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

This news was like a bolt from the blue for the Snow family's four.

A zero sperm survival rate meant that they no longer had the ability to reproduce?!

Dario was so frightened that even his hands were trembling. Even the plaster-wrapped right hand was shaking uncontrollably.

He trembled and asked, "What's going on? How could the sperm not survive? I've always been perfectly normal!"

"Yeah!" Feliciano cried, "Just a few months ago, I got a model pregnant. I spent a million to have her abort the baby so she wouldn't bother me. How come now there's no survival rate?"

Dario was so angry when he heard this that he slapped Feliciano with his left hand and cursed, "You bastard! You got someone pregnant, and we didn't let her have the baby? If she had a son, wouldn't our Snow family have an heir?"

Feliciano looked aggrieved, choked up, and said, "Dad! You kept reminding me not to mess around outside, not to get a woman pregnant, not to have illegitimate children, saying it would affect my image in the eyes of other major families, would greatly lower my value, and I wouldn't be able to marry the young ladies of top families in the future. So I spent money to have her abort the baby! Wasn't I following your instructions?"

Dario sighed and slapped himself a few times, angrily muttering, "You talk too much! You talk too much! You talk too much!!!"

In fact, he knew very well that everything his son Feliciano said was true.

Among the wealthy families in China, marriage was all about being well-matched.

This matching wasn't just about the strength of the families; it also depended on the personal qualities of both parties.

If it were two families both worth billions, and the man was ugly while the woman was beautiful, undoubtedly, the young lady of this billion-dollar family would not be interested in the young master of this billion-dollar family.

If it were two billion-dollar families, and the man was talented while the woman was mediocre, the young master of the family wouldn't compromise either.

In addition to appearance, if one party had a bad reputation, it would also greatly reduce their own value.

Chapter 1540 - "The Great Sperm Swindle: Snow Sons' Struggle for Survival"

Among these, the biggest drawback for men is having illegitimate children outside.

In aristocratic families, whether male or female, they are pampered by their parents. Which young lady would be willing to marry and become a stepmother to an illegitimate child? Impossible.

Even Haidee, when she first encountered Charlie, attached great importance to this matter. Young and noble, how could she possibly agree to become a stepmother?

Dario also hoped his son would maintain his competitive edge, so he repeatedly warned him that while he could have fun outside, he must not father any children.

At that time, he never imagined his son would one day lose his ability to reproduce!

Now, with zero sperm survival rate and an illegitimate child aborted, wouldn't this lead to the end of the family line?

Feliciano was also filled with grief and indignation.

His own manhood was already useless, and now with no chance of sperm survival, he not only had no opportunity to enjoy the company of beautiful women but also no chance to become a father. Wasn't this just like becoming a eunuch?!

With this in mind, he looked at Dario in panic and blurted out, "Dad! This must be that bastard from Uncle's family who did something to us. Let's go plead with him! We can't let our family line end like this. I'm still young, I don't want to end up being a living eunuch in the future!"

Javier beside him was also scared to death, crying, "Second Uncle, Dad, I don't want to become a living eunuch either."

Dario's face darkened as he said, "If we go to beg him now, what will happen at the board meeting tomorrow? When I was at your Uncle's house today, I already hinted. Tomorrow, I'll confront him at the board meeting. If we go beg that kid today, they will definitely use the board meeting to threaten us!"

"Moreover, your Uncle might use this to force me and your Third Uncle to give up all our voting rights. In that case, we will never be able to overthrow your Uncle!"

In the Snow Group, shares and voting rights corresponded.

In other words, having 51% of the shares meant having 51% of the voting rights.

As long as the voting rights reached 51%, they could decide everything in the company.

But there were exceptions.

For example, if Dario voluntarily or was forced to hand over his share of voting rights to Geraldo, then Geraldo would gain his share of decision-making power.

And Dario, although he still owned shares, would lose his voting rights and thus his decision-making power.

This was also why Jack Ma of Alibaba, despite having a low shareholding percentage, had high decision-making power.

Other shareholders trusted him, or couldn't compete with him, so they transferred all their voting rights to him, allowing him to make decisions without dispute.

What Dario was worried about now was this point.

He was extremely depressed at the moment, thinking to himself, "Damn it, it's all because of my big mouth. I mentioned the board meeting first, giving my elder Brother a show of strength. If I go to beg him now, my elder Brother will definitely use this against me!"

"So, no matter what, I have to endure until tomorrow when I successfully seize power!"

"If necessary, after everything is settled, I can then use money to buy off that young man from my elder Brother's family!"

"Ten million isn't enough? Then make it hundred million. Hundred million isn't enough? Then make it a billion. After all, in this world, there's no one who can't be bought with money!"

Chapter 1541 - "Snow's Shuffle: From Heirs to Hurdles in a Single Night"

Because he didn't want to delay his plan to seize power at the board meeting tomorrow, Dario decided to endure tonight no matter what.

At the same time, he immediately promised the hospital director to spend a lot of money to find several top experts from the United States in related fields and have them come over to see if they could cure the problem through medical means.

If they could, that would be great. There would be no need to beg that kid. They could just get rid of him!

If they couldn't...

Well, then things would be a bit tricky. In order to prevent the family line from ending, they might even have to kneel down and beg that kid!

Just thinking about Charlie's extremely arrogant face made Dario feel uncomfortable all over.

Lucas just asked softly, "Second Brother, will that kid also go to the board meeting tomorrow?"

"Oh crap!" Dario's expression changed immediately.

If that guy went to the board meeting tomorrow, it would probably be very uncomfortable! If he helped Geraldo suppress himself, what would he do then?

After thinking for a while, he couldn't come up with any solutions. He could only sigh and say, "Thinking about this now is meaningless. I can't think of any solution. We'll just have to deal with it when the time comes!"

Lucas suddenly remembered something and whispered, "Second Brother, do you remember the kid from Elder Brother's family, Joaquin from the Frontier Enterprises? That guy has been trying to flatter me for a while now, wanting to cooperate with us. Should I call him over to ask about the situation?"

"Okay!" Dario hurriedly said, "Call him now and ask him to come to the hospital to see me!"

Since he left Aurous Hill quietly, Joaquin had spent most of his time seeking medical treatment worldwide, trying to cure himself.

He went to Japan first, then to the United States, wandering around for a long time, seeing many doctors and spending a lot of money, but none of them were able to solve the problem.

Over time, Joaquin basically gave up.

Fortunately, he was getting older, and he already had children. After giving up treatment, he simply focused all his attention on his career.

Once a person no longer had distractions and focused on their career, their concentration would multiply.

So now Joaquin only wanted to make the Frontier Enterprises bigger and earn more money, using money and material things to fill the void in his body and desires.

However, the Wilson family in Eastcliff could only be considered a second-rate family, still far behind the top families. Joaquin desperately wanted to cling to a big thigh, so after trying various methods, he finally established a bit of a relationship with Snow's Lucas.

Even though he tried his best to flatter and curry favor with Lucas, Lucas still looked down on him to some extent and never even thought about accepting him as a dog.

Just when he was wondering how to win over Lucas, he suddenly received a call from Lucas.

So he quickly answered and flattered, "Ah, Mr. Snow, why do you have time to call me?"

Lucas asked him, "Old Wilson, are you in Eastcliff?"

"Yes!" Joaquin quickly replied, "I haven't left Eastcliff since I came back from the United States. Mr. Snow, do you have any instructions?"

Lucas said, "I want to ask you something. It's quite important. Can you come to the hospital of the Snow's Group now? Let's talk face to face."

"Sure!" Joaquin chuckled, "Mr. Snow, please wait a moment. I'll come over right away!"

Chapter 1542 - "Connections and Complications: Claire's Request"

"All right, I'll wait for you here!"

At this moment.

After having dinner with the Snow family, Charlie was dragged by Geraldo to drink quite a bit of liquor. He finally returned to the guest room arranged by Amelia, took a bath, and lay down to rest.

At this time, Claire called him, asking, "Honey, how's it going in Eastcliff?"

Charlie smiled and said, "It's going well overall. If things go smoothly, I should be done in about three days."

"That's good." Claire responded with concern, "Take care of yourself out there. After all, you've never traveled far before."

Charlie felt a little moved and said with a smile, "Wife, don't worry, I'm an adult now and can take care of myself. I'll rush back as soon as I finish things here."

"Okay." Claire smiled and said, "By the way, honey, there's something I need to ask of you."

Charlie hurriedly asked, "Wife, why are you being so formal to me? Just tell me what's on your mind."

Claire said, "Well, it's like this. Elsa and I were chatting today, and she happened to return to Eastcliff. Moreover, her grandmother's birthday is the day after tomorrow at noon. Can you help me buy a gift and attend her grandma's birthday banquet?"

Charlie calculated the time. Most of his arrangements were for tomorrow. In the morning, he would accompany Geraldo to the Snow Group's board meeting, and then he would go to the ancestral tomb of the Wade family in Yanling Mountain to pay respects to his parents. However, the day after tomorrow, he didn't have much planned. Originally, he was thinking of staying an extra day to see if the situation at the Snow family could be settled. If everything went smoothly, he would return to Aurous Hill the day after tomorrow.

So, he hadn't planned to leave Eastcliff the day after tomorrow anyway, and it wasn't a big deal to attend Elsa's grandmother's birthday banquet.

However, Charlie felt a little uncomfortable about one thing.

Elsa flew to Eastcliff with him. She didn't mention inviting him to her grandmother's birthday banquet at the time. Now, she brought it up in conversation with Claire. He guessed that once she told Claire, Claire would definitely ask him to go, right?

Charlie didn't have any feelings for Elsa, but Elsa always seemed to have some ulterior motives, which made him somewhat repelled.

Just like the time she invited Claire to go to the hot springs, her real purpose was him, but she used a roundabout way to find a breakthrough from Claire. This time was no different. It was basically the same old trick.

He didn't know what this woman saw in him, but he had to make her give up on him as soon as possible.

However, although Charlie had some objections in his heart, he still readily agreed, saying, "Sure, I'll prepare a gift tomorrow and go over the day after tomorrow at noon."

"Okay." Claire said, "Thank you, honey, for running this errand for me. When I was in college and went to Eastcliff to play, Grandma Dewey was very kind to me. I originally wanted to go to Eastcliff myself, but tomorrow I have to take my mom to the hospital for a check-up. If there's no problem with the check-up, her leg cast will be removed. And my mom has been urging me to get her fallen tooth replaced quickly, so I'm really tied up these days and can only rely on you."

Charlie smiled and said, "Don't worry, wife, I'll take care of it."

Claire asked, "Shall I transfer you some money? You can look for a suitable gift within a price range of around a hundred thousand. As for what to buy, it's up to you. I trust your judgment!"

Charlie smiled and said, "No need to transfer me money, I have money. The clients here have already settled their accounts in advance."

Claire exclaimed in surprise, "So generous!"

Charlie said, "After all, they're from wealthy families!"

Claire said, "Well then, I won't be polite with you! Thank you, honey!"

I saw something about Joaquin related to elder brother's family. I hope he is not related to Geraldo's wife

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') · Mar 8, 2024

Alonzo03 said:
I saw something about Joaquin related to elder brother's family. I hope he is not related to Geraldo's wife

Whats that?

Prodigy · Mar 8, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Chapter 1531 - "Bladders and Brothers: A Snowy Hospital Tale"

At this moment.

In the top-tier ward of the Snow's Hospital.

Dario, the second son of the Snow family, and Lucas, the third son, just finished their CT scans and received the first stage of treatment.

The CT scans showed that Dario's wrist was fractured, while Lucas's bladder was damaged. Although neither of them was in a life-threatening situation, they still needed some time to recuperate.

And all of this was thanks to Charlie.

This Snow's Hospital was a private high-end hospital invested by the Snow family themselves.

Although it couldn't compete with top-tier hospitals like the Union Hospital in overall strength, it was definitely a leader among private hospitals.

In the capital, these top families actually each had their own private hospitals.

Although these hospitals were nominally open to the public, in most cases, they didn't accept outside patients at all.

They were basically exclusively for internal family use.

Now, besides the two cousins Dario and Lucas, all the people who were driven out of Geraldo's house by Charlie also came here, wearing grim expressions, discussing countermeasures.

Today's events were a huge unexpected surprise for them.

Firstly, they didn't expect that in the house of their eldest brother Geraldo, there would actually be a stranger -

Secondly, they didn't expect that this stranger would have such terrifying strength.

The War God and the Realm Master that Dario had spent a fortune to hire had been diagnosed by the hospital with severe symptoms of myasthenia gravis.

This disease was very mysterious, and even now, the medical community hadn't figured out what exactly caused it.

Once afflicted, the muscles throughout the body would gradually lose strength, with symptoms ranging from easy fatigue in skeletal muscles to extreme weakness and even the inability to lift a bottle of water for a young and strong man.

More seriously, they might even lose control of their own eyelids.

The hospital's doctors conducted very systematic examinations on the War God and the Realm Master and found significant obstacles in their neuromuscular transmission, which was a typical symptom of myasthenia gravis.

In fact, this was mainly because Charlie had sealed their meridians with spiritual energy, but the doctors couldn't detect the existence of spiritual energy and could only diagnose the two with myasthenia gravis based on their clinical manifestations.

This left the families of Dario's second and third sons puzzled.

What's going on?

Clearly, they were top experts among experts, but as soon as they arrived at the Snow family, they were lifted up by that kid like little chickens, and then they became myasthenia gravis patients?

Isn't this too unbelievable?

Could it be that kid is some kind of hidden expert?

Chapter 1532 - "From Bladders to Boardrooms: Dario's Devious Designs"

Even hidden masters pretending to be cool have to abide by basic rules, why should just a little pinch on the neck render someone powerless?

It's like touching someone's face and turning them into impotence, it's unreasonable!

Both families were troubled and wanted to find an opportunity to teach the kid from the eldest brother's family a lesson, but they didn't know his name or background.

The most important thing is, even the War God and the Realm Master couldn't withstand a single move from him, who else could they turn to for help in getting rid of him?

Dario was even more frustrated. Not only did he lose a War God and a Realm Master, but he also had his hand broken by Charlie. It was a heavy loss.

When has he ever suffered such grievance?

At this moment, he even wanted to kill Charlie's whole family.

Unfortunately, for the time being, he couldn't figure out how to seek revenge.

Dario just covered his slightly painful bladder and saw his second brother's anxious expression, so he hurriedly suggested, "Second Brother, about this matter, there's no need to rush for revenge at the moment. We should first get hold of the shares in the hands of the eldest brother before we decide!"

"Yes, Dad!" Dario's son, Feliciano, also spoke up, "Uncle is right, we should focus on getting the shares and family assets in hand first, that's the most urgent!"

Dario said coldly, "That's right. I can see that eldest uncle doesn't have much time left, at most two or three months. We should get the money first, and then settle the score with that kid!"

Dario just quickly asked, "Second Brother, what's your plan for tomorrow's board meeting?"

Dario sneered, "I've already talked to several other shareholders. Half of them are willing to cooperate with us to seize control. The other half may still have some loyalty to the eldest brother, but it's not a concern, because with the combined shares we have now, we already have more than 51%!"

Dario just asked, "So shall we force the eldest brother to hand over the position of chairman tomorrow?"

"Yes." Dario gritted his teeth, "We'll stage a coup directly at the board meeting. With the shares of both of us and those who support us, we'll directly vote to remove him from the position of chairman, and then elect me as the new chairman! This way, we can lawfully take over the Snow Group!"

Speaking of which, Dario couldn't help but smile, "Once I get the position of chairman, I'll start transferring the assets of the Snow Group one by one."

Dario just nodded in agreement, "Once the assets are transferred to other companies, the shares in the hands of the eldest brother will become worthless."

Feliciano hurriedly asked, "Dad, what about Uncle's personal assets? He has so much savings, luxury homes, cars, private islands, private planes, yachts, and a large number of antiques and cultural relics. It is said that the calligraphy and paintings he has collected over the years are worth tens of billions?"

"Tens of billions?" Dario curled his lips, "You're underestimating your uncle too much! The calligraphy and paintings in the hands of Wanda Wang are already worth nearly 10 billion, let alone the calligraphy and paintings in the hands of your uncle. They are worth at least 10 or 30 billion! They are all kept in bank safety deposit boxes."

Greedy gleams flickered in Feliciano's eyes as he exclaimed excitedly, "Dad! We must get hold of these calligraphy and paintings too! Real estate can't appreciate now, but the appreciation space for antiques and paintings is huge! Look at the paintings by famous artists nowadays, which one starts at less than a hundred million dollars?"

Dario nodded, his voice cold, "Rest assured, I already have a complete plan. First, get the position of chairman, then transfer all the assets of the group, and then force your uncle to write a will and transfer the property to us. Otherwise, I won't let him off lightly! Even if he dies, I won't let his wife and daughter off lightly!"

Dario just rubbed his hands excitedly, "Then let's put on a coup show for my dear elder brother at tomorrow's board meeting!"

Dario laughed, "Just like Zhao Kuangyin's Chen Bridge mutiny and the establishment of the Song Dynasty, tomorrow I, Dario Snow, will launch a literary mutiny at the board meeting, forcing Geraldo to abdicate and rebuilding a more prosperous Snow Group!"

Dario just licked his lips and said, "Second Brother, don't forget about me then. In the future, everything about me will be at your command!"

"Of course!" Dario patted Dario just on the shoulder with his left hand and smiled, "We have been living under the shadow of the eldest brother for so long. After enduring for so many years, it's time for both of us to take the lead!"

Chapter 1533 - "Snowing In: The Next Chapter of Snow Family Drama"

While Dario and Lucas were planning for a bright future, Feliciano and Javier beside them each had their own thoughts.

The Snow family had three brothers, in total they had eight children.

Geraldo only had one daughter, Haidee.

Dario had three children, two daughters, and one son, namely Feliciano.

Lucas had four children, three daughters, and one son, namely Javier.

Because male heirs were not very prosperous, it was undoubtedly certain that Feliciano and Javier would each be the sole heirs to their respective father's estates in the future.

Seeing his father being friendly with his second uncle, Javier couldn't help but glance at himself and his cousin Feliciano, thinking to himself, "When I inherit my father's estate and shares in the future, should I also ingratiate myself with my cousin like my father does with his second uncle? If I need to rely on him in the future, should I start sucking up to him now?"

While his cousin Feliciano was thinking that this cousin of his, Javier, wasn't very sharp, and they weren't even blood-related. To be honest, their relationship wasn't that deep.

His own father and third uncle had even conspired against their older cousin who was their blood brother, so could he also learn from their example in the future and properly take advantage of Javier?

Thinking of this, he felt that the nature of this matter was actually quite interesting.

First, divide the family property into thirds, then the second and third families join forces to swallow up the first family.

After that, the second family finds an opportunity to swallow up the third family. In this way, wouldn't the entire Snow family fall into his hands?

With this thought, Feliciano couldn't help but feel excited!

Don't underestimate the Snow family, ranking only third in the entire Eastcliff.

However, if he, alone, could control the entire Snow family, then he would become the richest person in all of Eastcliff, without exception.

Even the Wade family and the Salvador family, the top two prestigious families, would not have anyone wealthier than the Snow family.

By then, he might even become the real richest person in China!

Little did Javier know that his cousin, whom he wanted to quickly curry favor with, had already begun planning how to take advantage of him.

He deliberately found nothing to say and smiled calmly at Feliciano, saying, "Hey, Brother Feliciano, do you think that scum from the first uncle's family might be our little cousin's boyfriend?"

Feliciano shook his head, "I don't know either. That little cousin of ours is somewhat of a public figure. If she were dating someone, the paparazzi would definitely dig it up, right? But I haven't heard any news."

Javier smirked and said, "Do you remember that scumbag was babbling nonsense the other day, saying that neither of us would be able to have children in the future? Damn it, when I get the chance, I'll definitely cripple that thing of his and let him know what it really means to be infertile!"

Feliciano snorted, "Damn it, I'm more than capable in that department. It's well-known in the upper circles of Eastcliff that I'm exceptional in that regard. Dare to say I'm infertile? Damn it, the number of women I've played with is more than he's ever seen!"

"Exactly!" Javier flattered, "Brother Feliciano, how was that female celebrity you hooked up with the other day?"

"It was alright." Feliciano casually replied, "She looks pretty good, but lacks a bit of skill, and she's too thin."

Javier quickly flattered, "Brother Feliciano, I have a friend who runs a talent agency, specializing in training high-end models. There are several fantastic European girls, are you interested in trying something new?"

Feliciano frowned, a hint of lasciviousness flashing in his eyes, and asked, "When?"

Javier hurriedly said, "There's no time like the present, why not today? Later, you can ride in my car, and I'll take you directly there, how about it?"

Chapter 1534 - "From High-End to Hard Times: Feliciano and Javier's Bedroom Blues"

"Alright!" Feliciano nodded without hesitation.

Today, after being humiliated by Charlie, he was feeling pretty frustrated. He didn't expect Javier to immediately offer him a chance to blow off steam, so naturally, he agreed on the spot.

In the evening, Feliciano and Javier, the two cousins, came out of the hospital and drove together to an extremely high-end clubhouse in Eastcliff.

The name of this clubhouse was grandiose, called "Number One Mansion".

At Number One Mansion, if you wanted to arrange something, you had to cough up at least ten million.

Because here, having your own luxurious suite meant not only having access to services like restaurants, KTVs, hot springs, and saunas but also having bedrooms, conference rooms, and chess rooms.

In addition, you had your own private butler and personal servant. As soon as you arrived here, you could enjoy imperial-style service, even more extravagant than ancient emperors.

In other words, as a member of this place, besides wining and dining, you could also hold business meetings and banquets, making it versatile.

Moreover, the privacy here was extremely good, so you didn't have to worry about leaking your privacy.

Because of the many advantages of Number One Mansion, it was greatly loved by the wealthy elite of Eastcliff.

Both Feliciano and Javier were members here, but they rarely played together; they each did their own thing.

Today, in order to please Feliciano, Javier had his friend who ran a talent agency bring over four young European models, preparing to let Feliciano have some fun and also lay the groundwork for his own future.

Feliciano was bursting with pent-up frustration and happened to be planning to have a good time tonight.

Soon, four blond and blue-eyed models were brought over, each one stunningly beautiful, which greatly excited Feliciano.

Without hesitation, he immediately picked the two prettiest and best-shaped ones and went to the luxurious bedroom in the suite.

Meanwhile, Javier took the remaining two and went to another room.

Five minutes later, the two cousins ran out of their respective rooms in a panic.

They glanced at each other at the door, and it was Feliciano who spoke first, "Javier, can you still... perform?"

Javier shook his head with a mournful face, speaking with a trembling voice and a sob, "Bro, I can't do it anymore, I don't feel anything, no reaction at all. I'm damn well impotent."

After saying that, he looked at Feliciano and asked, "How about you, bro? Do you still have it?"

Feliciano sat on the ground, muttering, "Damn it, I don't either. What the hell is going on? I'm only in my twenties, how can it just stop working?"

Javier pressed further, "Bro, do you feel like that part has completely disconnected from your body?"

Feliciano nodded, his eyes red, "Damn it, that's exactly how it feels."

Javier slumped against the wall, slowly sliding down to the ground, and said in despair, "Bro, what are we going to do?"

Feliciano said in a panic, "Could it be that what that kid said today is true?! No! We need to hurry to the hospital and find out what's going on!"

Chapter 1536 - "Numb and Numb-er: Snow Heirs' Puzzling Plight"

Dario shuddered all over, blurting out to the head of the urology department, "What's going on? Have you found out the cause?"

The head of urology wiped away a cold sweat and said, "Second Young Master, this matter is really strange. We've used all kinds of methods to investigate, but we haven't found any clues. I've been in the field of urology for decades, and I've never seen a case like this before."

Dario looked at the two sorrowful-faced children and asked with a furrowed brow, "Is there really no way to cure it?"

The head of urology said awkwardly, "Second Young Master, whether it can be cured is a secondary issue. The first issue is to figure out what's going on. And right now, we're completely clueless."

Dario felt dizzy for a moment, thinking to himself:

"What the hell is going on?"

"These two kids are both in their twenties, the youngest one, Javier, is barely twenty, and this inexplicable situation is unacceptable!"

"This generation of the Snow family only has these two male heirs!"

"If they can't function, who will carry on the Snow family line?"

"I still don't have any grandchildren!"

With these thoughts, Dario quickly looked at his son, Feliciano, and asked urgently, "Feliciano, tell dad, what's going on? Do you feel anything strange?"

Feliciano had undergone so many examinations, and the doctors still hadn't figured out what was going on. So, he was becoming more and more desperate. He cried out, "Dad! I don't know what's going on either! It's inexplicable. I have no feeling at all. Even when I use my fingernails to pinch, I don't feel anything. It would be a relief if I could feel some pain."

Javier also cried out, "I secretly pinched myself just now, using a lot of force, but I still couldn't feel anything--"

Dario almost lost his balance and hurriedly comforted, "Son, don't panic, don't panic, let's calm down and think of a solution!"

At this moment, Feliciano said, "Dad, do you think it's related to that kid we met at Uncle's house today? That kid said he would make me infertile. At that time, I thought he was just talking nonsense, but now, this situation is too weird. Could it be his doing?"

"Yes!" Javier also said with resentment, "That kid talked big, saying he was superior in skills and could perform a Fertility Sterilisatio on us."

"Fertility Sterilisation?!" Several urologists were dumbfounded.

After studying medicine for many years, who the hell had heard of Fertility Sterilisation?

It was as ridiculous as saying Fertility Sterilisation, completely impossible!

However, Dario suddenly remembered what Charlie had said at the time, and his expression became increasingly serious.

At this moment, he looked at his brother, Dario, and said in confusion, "Third Brother, do you remember that kid also asked us, saying we weren't too old and still had fertility?"

"I remember, I remember!" Dario nodded repeatedly. "That kid was so damn sarcastic. I was cursing him in my mind at the time!"

Dario clicked his tongue, his expression becoming increasingly serious. "The more I think about it, the more something seems off about this matter."

At this point, he furrowed his brow in silence for a moment, then suddenly reached into his own crotch and grabbed a handful.

After grabbing, his face immediately turned pale with horror, and he panicked and shouted, "Quick! Doctor, I can't feel it either. Hurry up and check me too!!!"

Everyone one of them have been fertility sterilised

That sounds amusing

Keep the ball rolling Charlie

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') · Mar 8, 2024

Chapter 1543 - "Melting Moments: Joaquin's Uncomfortable Conversation with Lucas"

The night in Eastcliff.

Joaquin Wilson sat in his Rolls-Royce, speeding along the nighttime roads.

At this moment, he was extremely excited.

After all, he was going to attend the invitation from Lucas, the third son of the Snow family.

Although Lucas ranked last in the Snow family and didn't have much real power, he was still a direct descendant of the Snow family. Whether in terms of assets or social status, he was much stronger than Joaquin.

So, Joaquin was desperately trying to curry favor with him, hoping to leverage the Snow family's influence through him.

Although he didn't know why Lucas wanted to see him, the fact that Lucas took the initiative to approach him was already a big step forward.

Twenty minutes later.

Joaquin arrived at the Snow Family Hospital, where Lucas's son, Javier, was already waiting at the entrance.

Seeing Joaquin, he approached and asked, "Are you Uncle Wilson?"

Joaquin nodded hurriedly and asked with a smile, "Are you Mr. Lucas Snow's son?"

"Yes." Javier nodded and said, "Uncle Wilson, come with me. My dad and my second uncle are both waiting for you."

Joaquin asked in surprise, "Is the second uncle here too?"

"Yes, they are all waiting for you."

Upon hearing this, Joaquin became excited.

Throughout Eastcliff, everyone knew that the eldest son of the Snow family was seriously ill and didn't have much time left. So everyone also knew that the next head of the Snow Group would definitely be Dario, the second uncle of the Snow family.

He couldn't even dream of having the opportunity to connect with the second uncle of the Snow family.

But now, there was a ready-made opportunity right in front of him!

He hurriedly followed Javier to the special care ward. In the ward, he saw Dario and Lucas, both with somewhat peculiar expressions.

When Lucas saw him coming in, he hurriedly drove everyone except his second brother out of the room, leaving only the three of them.

So, Lucas went straight to the point and asked Joaquin, "Old Wilson, I'm going to ask you something, and you must answer truthfully."

Without hesitation, Joaquin said, "You can rest assured, I will tell you everything I know."

Lucas, enduring his embarrassment, opened his mouth and asked Joaquin, "Old Wilson, I want to ask you, do you still have the ability to reproduce?"

Upon hearing this question, Joaquin felt as if he had been struck by lightning, standing there dumbfounded, not knowing what to do.

He never dreamed that Lucas would ask such a soul-piercing question as soon as he opened his mouth.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "I did lose my ability to reproduce, but outsiders don't know about this! How did Lucas know? Should I admit to such a shameful matter? Also, what is Lucas's intention in calling me here to ask me this question?"

Seeing Joaquin's embarrassed expression and his silence, Lucas became anxious and said with a pout, "Ah, Old Wilson, what are you hesitating about? Is it so difficult to answer such a question? Just tell me, yes or no?"

Although Joaquin didn't know why Lucas asked him this question, he remembered his promise to him earlier that he would tell him everything he knew, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Sir Snow, to be honest, I have indeed lost my ability to reproduce."

Chapter 1544 - "Revelations in the Snow: Joaquin's Startling Confession"

Lucas and his brother Dario exchanged a glance, then he hurriedly asked, "Elder Wilson, tell me, what's the deal with your lack of reproductive ability? What's going on?"

Joaquin said embarrassedly, "Mr. Snow, why are you so concerned about this issue? Honestly, it's not that I don't want to tell you, but this kind of thing is too embarrassing to talk about!"

Dario, who had been silent all along, spoke up, "Mr. Wilson, don't feel burdened. We came to you to discuss as fellow patients, to exchange information. Maybe there's something we can help each other with, to share more clues."

"What?!"

Joaquin was dumbfounded.

Exchange of information between fellow patients?

What does that mean?

Could it be that these two cousins are also facing the same issue now?

No way?!

These two are the big shots of the Snow family!

And they are both younger than me, how could they have such a problem at such a young age?

He couldn't help but ask, "Second Master, what's going on with you?"

Dario waved his hand and said, "Mr. Wilson, let's talk about your situation first. I hope you can fulfill your promise and tell me and my third brother everything. I want to know the ins and outs of this whole thing."

Joaquin nodded, then sighed heavily and said, "Ah, this matter is quite complicated when you start talking about it."

With that, Joaquin recounted to the Snow brothers about his journey to Aurous Hill to fulfill his father's last wish, meeting the Wilson family, and encountering Charlie, who punished him.

At first, the Snow family members didn't think much of it. But when they heard that Charlie made him inexplicably lose his reproductive ability, Dario hurriedly asked, "Who is this guy named Wade? Could he be from the Wade family in Eastcliff?"

Joaquin thought of Charlie, gritted his teeth and said, "That guy named Wade is the son-in-law of the Wilson family in Aurous Hill! Damn it, that family is even worse than a hair! Their group was in a state of losses, with negative assets of tens of millions owed to the bank, and even so, that guy named Wade and his father-in-law's family were still despised in this family, they're simply trash among trash, how could they possibly be from the Wade family in Eastcliff."

Dario urgently asked him, "What does that kid look like?"

Joaquin said, "He's tall, looks somewhat handsome, talks a bit pretentiously, looks like he deserves a beating."

Dario furrowed his brows tightly and said to Lucas, "It might be the kid from our elder Brother's family!"

Lucas blurted out, "It must be him! Damn it, Brother, don't you forget, he mentioned Elder Wilson's name on his own, he must be the same person who ruined Elder Wilson's reproductive ability, Charlie!"

When Joaquin heard this, he was instantly stunned and blurted out, "Do you mean, that bastard Charlie has hooked up with our your Brother, Geraldo?"

"Exactly!" Dario gritted his teeth, "Today, both my brother and I, as well as our sons, suffered a big loss under his hands. Damn it, this kid is simply poisonous, he says a word and suddenly all four of us inexplicably lose that aspect of our ability!"

"Damn!" Lucas also angrily said, "This bastard, he just moves his mouth and then suddenly, all four of us lose that aspect of our ability!"

"F**k," Joaquin gasped in shock.

Is this Charlie too ruthless?

He directly ruined the second and third masters of the Snow family, as well as their sons?!

The Snow family is at least the third-ranked super family in Eastcliff, and this kid has cut off the Snow family's lineage. Isn't he afraid of the Snow family's retaliation?!

Chapter 1545 - "The Enigma of Charlie: Joaquin's Reflections on Aurous Hill"

In the midst of astonishment and shock, Joaquin couldn't help but sigh, "Speaking of which, this Charlie is really damn mysterious. That day, he just talked a bit, and then I was completely at a loss."

At this point, Joaquin couldn't help but recall his painful experience in Aurous Hill.

First, he was beaten by Charlie, and then he lost his manhood. But that wasn't the worst part!

The worst part was that he had been misled by that old guy surnamed Weigard, who claimed to be able to restore his virility. Instead of recovering his vigor, his manhood was almost completely ruined.

In the end, it was only through Charlie's treatment that he barely managed to salvage anything.

As for the method Charlie used to save his manhood, that was another story of agony.

At that time, the combination of a liter of urine with a liter of medicine left him traumatized to this day.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh, "Ah, you two don't know. Back in Aurous Hill, this old bone of mine was damn well played by this kid!"

Dario was gritting his teeth, "So you mean, this kid is just a son-in-law from a small family in Aurous Hill, but how did he manage to get involved with my elder Brother? It's really strange!"

Since Charlie's parents were murdered years ago after leaving Eastcliff, Dario had long since lost any memory or impression of Charlie's father. So he couldn't see through Charlie's identity. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't understand how a loser son-in-law from a small city like Charlie could mix with his elder Brother and even be invited to their home, dining together with them as a family of three.

It's worth mentioning that, with his elder Brother's status and background, even those nationally renowned internet entrepreneurs wouldn't receive such treatment.

Joaquin remembered something and blurted out, "I remember now. This Charlie in Aurous Hill managed to deceive quite a few people through deception and trickery. Many influential figures in the area even addressed him as Master Wade."

"Master Wade?" Dario frowned, asking, "What kind of master? Master in what field?"

Joaquin said, "It seems to be about Feng Shui or something. It's said that he's quite skilled in Feng Shui. The local tycoons would pay him tens of millions or even hundreds of millions for one Feng Shui reading, and some even gave him a set of villas worth over a hundred million as a gift. I don't know how this kid is so good at deceiving people."

Dario suddenly realized, "Second Brother! I understand now! Elder Brother must be terminally ill and doesn't know what to do, so he's resorting to desperate measures, believing in Feng Shui fortune-telling."

Dario also nodded in agreement and sneered, "I think so too! It's probably because he's scared to death, so afraid of going insane, that he's seeking out these con artists from the underworld to prolong his life!"

Dario sneered, "It's really interesting. Wasn't he yelling about being an atheist all his life? Never believing in ghosts or gods? How come now, when he's on the brink of death, he suddenly believes in Feng Shui fortune-telling?"

"Who knows," Dario waved his hand and said, "But this kid is indeed quite mysterious. Even now, I still can't figure out how he managed to make us lose our abilities in that aspect. Could it be that he really has some kind of mystical ability?"

Joaquin quickly flattered, "Ah, Second Young Master, I have some insights on this matter, but they haven't been verified. If you two don't mind, I can share them with you for reference."

Dario nodded, "Go ahead!"

Chapter 1546 - "Sleight of Hand: Joaquin's Analysis of Charlie's Charades"

Joaquin said, "I've been thinking. Although metaphysical stuff does have some degree of truth to it, it's more on a macro level. For example, it might gradually affect one's luck, but it's unlikely to instantly affect a person's fertility. So, I think that kid must have used some diversionary tactics."

Dario asked, "Diversionary tactics? What do you mean? Why do you say that?"

Joaquin explained, "It's like magic tricks. Besides misdirection, magicians often use diversionary tactics. When they point with their right hand to make you look, the object is usually hidden in their left hand. And when they point to their hat, the object is usually hidden in their sleeve."

Dario nodded solemnly, "Go on."

Joaquin hurriedly continued, "You see, this Charlie seems to be dabbling in metaphysics on the surface, but I think this lad must have used some secret method to secretly poison us. It's just that when he poisoned us, we were all distracted, so we didn't notice."

Suddenly, Dario thought of something, straightened up, and blurted out, "Makes sense! It makes a lot of sense! I've been wondering why my two subordinates, after being grabbed by him, suddenly became completely weak. Now thinking about it, it's very likely that he secretly poisoned my subordinates! Otherwise, how could two top-notch experts inexplicably turn into useless people?"

Dario just interjected, "Second brother, if that brat really poisoned us, then he must have an antidote! Doesn't this mean that as long as we can get the antidote from him, there's a chance of recovery?"

"Yes!" Dario immediately agreed, "This kid definitely has a way to help us recover! After we finish our business tomorrow, we'll find a way to make him hand over the antidote!"

Upon hearing this, Joaquin became excited too!

During this time, he had been racking his brains to treat his own root injury, and in recent days, he had even been considering giving up.

But that didn't mean he was willing to accept the status quo. It was just that he felt somewhat powerless.

If he could cure his root injury, he would be willing to pay any price!

So, he hurriedly knelt down on one knee, clasping his hands together over his head, and pleaded, "I am also a victim of Charlie. I have endured torment from this lad. If you two have the opportunity to make him hand over the antidote, please pity me and give me a chance to recover!"

Dario nodded slightly and said, "Wilson, rest assured. You've been open with us today, and when we get the antidote in the future, we won't forget you!"

Joaquin, deeply moved, said excitedly, "Second Master, thank you so much! I will never forget your great kindness!"

Dario just made a sound of acknowledgment and said to him, "Alright, Wilson, it's getting late. You should go back and rest early. We'll keep in touch with you about this matter, and if there's any news, we'll inform you promptly."

Joaquin nodded hurriedly, respectfully saying, "Second Master, then I'll take my leave!"

As soon as Joaquin left, Dario immediately asked Dario, "Second brother, what are the chances of that Wade bastard handing over the antidote?"

Dario snorted coldly, "Didn't you hear what Joaquin said? This kid is actually just a charlatan who plays feng shui tricks. Coming to Eastcliff to see the elder Brother, he's definitely after money. As long as he's after money, there's nothing to worry about. After we settle the matters of the board of directors tomorrow, I'll just throw money at him until he willingly kneels down and calls me master!"

Chapter 1547 - "Snowflakes and Sentiments: Charlie's Moment with Haidee"

Due to the influence of a strong cold air mass, the temperature in Eastcliff dropped sharply at night, and large goose feather-like snowflakes floated in the sky.

Charlie's phone received a notification, saying that Eastcliff had issued a blue alert for a blizzard from tonight to tomorrow during the day.

Charlie, dressed in thin clothes, stepped out onto the balcony of his guest room, his mind filled with thoughts of his parents.

Tomorrow, he would go to pay respects at his parents' graves.

This matter had been put off in his heart for eighteen years, and every time he thought of it, it felt like a lump in his throat.

Just as he was lost in thought, he suddenly heard the voice of Haidee: "Charlie, are you not cold wearing so thin?"

Charlie turned around to see that Haidee had somehow entered the room and come to the door of the balcony.

Haidee hurriedly explained, "Sorry, Charlie, I knocked on the door earlier, but no one answered, so I just pushed the door open myself."

Charlie smiled faintly and nodded gently, "It's okay, why are you still so formal between us?"

Suddenly, Haidee blushed.

She walked up to Charlie and asked him, "Charlie, were you thinking about something just now?"

Charlie nodded, "Just thinking about some things from the past."

Haidee gently touched his hand and then held it without letting go, gratefully saying, "Charlie, my father's illness, thanks to you, you saved his life!"

Charlie sincerely said, "`Maria, Uncle Snow is a good friend of my father and also a respected elder to me. I couldn't just stand by and watch him suffer. If I didn't have the ability, it would be one thing, but since I do, of course, I had to save him."

"Yeah!" Haidee nodded heavily and said, "Charlie, how many days can you stay in Eastcliff this time? After accompanying my father to finish the board meeting tomorrow and pay respects to Uncle Wade and Aunt Wade, are you going back?"

Charlie said, "I have some personal matters the day after tomorrow, so after I'm done, I'll have to go back."

Haidee's expression suddenly became somewhat disappointed and sad. She looked up at him with clear and eager eyes, and asked, "Charlie, can't you stay a few more days this time? It's almost New Year's. How about you stay at my house for the New Year before leaving?"

Charlie chuckled, "There are still twenty days until the New Year. If I don't go back all this time, I won't be able to explain to your sister-in-law."

Haidee pouted, looking a little aggrieved, "I don't acknowledge her as my sister-in-law, and you're not really my brother. You're the fiancé I've been committed to since I was a child!"

Charlie shook his head helplessly and said, "Okay, whatever you say."

Haidee suddenly felt a little disappointed. She thought to herself, "Every time I talk to Charlie, he always finds various ways to remind me that he's already married! But doesn't he know that parental orders are greater than heaven? At least I've been reminding myself like this for so many years, why can't he be like me?"

Thinking of this, Haidee couldn't help but sigh, gripping Charlie's hand a little tighter, and with a hint of resentment in her tone, she said, "Charlie, you are the young master of the Wade family, and you are so capable. A small place like Aurous Hill can't contain you. Sooner or later, you will return to Eastcliff."

Charlie was slightly stunned and said calmly, "Whether I come back or not, let's talk about it later."

...

That night, Charlie had a bizarre dream.

In the dream, his parents hadn't passed away, and he was still the young master of the Wade family, grown up and admired by thousands in Eastcliff.

In the dream, he wore a decent suit, with a groom's boutonniere, leading a luxurious convoy of cars to the huge villa of the Snow family.

Inside the villa, Haidee wore a pure white wedding dress, sitting on the bed in her boudoir, smiling like a flower at him.

Then, a group of young men and women he didn't recognize urged him to search everywhere for Haidee's red shoes.

Chapter 1548 - "Dreams and Realities: Charlie's Morning Reflections"

When he found Haidee's red shoes and helped her put them on himself, the scene immediately flashed to the wedding venue.

The dream wedding was grand to the extreme.

Charlie's parents were there, wearing happy and kind smiles on their faces.

As the wedding music played, Geraldo led Haidee to him, smiling as he handed her over.

Then, they exchanged wedding vows, swapped rings, and kissed each other.

Next, the emcee asked Haidee to turn her back to the bridesmaids and toss the bouquet.

But surprisingly, the one who caught the bouquet was Claire!

And Claire, upon catching the bouquet, didn't show a hint of joy. On the contrary, her expression was quite resentful...

Charlie locked eyes with her and couldn't help but shudder, abruptly opening his eyes to realize that it was just a dream.

He was shocked by the absurdity of the dream, and it took him a few minutes to gradually come to his senses.

Seeing the sky outside getting brighter, he sighed and got up to freshen up before walking out of the room.

Downstairs, Amelia was preparing breakfast with the servants.

Geraldo had already gotten up early, sitting in the living room in high spirits, holding a cup of coffee, reading the latest newspaper.

There weren't many people nowadays who still liked to read newspapers.

But Geraldo was one of them.

Seeing Charlie coming downstairs, he immediately waved to him with a smile, saying, "Little Charlie, come here!"

"Okay, Uncle Snow." Charlie responded and walked over.

On the sofa, Charlie sat down beside Geraldo.

Geraldo then handed him the newspaper, smiling as he said, "Take a look at the front page."

Charlie took the newspaper and looked at the headline on the front page, which read: "Snow Group Chairman Critically Ill, Trillion-Dollar Group May Face Leadership Crisis."

Charlie couldn't help but furrow his brow, saying, "Isn't this newspaper being too irresponsible in its reporting?"

Geraldo smiled faintly, saying, "This must be the doing of my two cousins. They spread the rumor of my critical illness first, causing shareholders and the market to lose confidence in the Snow Group. This way, securities institutions will downgrade the stock price and performance expectations of the Snow Group. As a result, the stock price of all the listed companies under the Snow Group will definitely plummet when the market opens in an hour, maybe even hit the limit down."

Charlie couldn't help but frown, "Uncle Snow, but aren't they also shareholders of the Snow Group? By doing this, aren't they harming their own interests?"

Geraldo shook his head with a smile, "For major shareholders, a slight drop in stock price doesn't really matter."

He then explained, "You see, if the news of my serious illness causes the stock price to drop now, the ones most anxious would be retail investors and small shareholders. They'll see their money shrinking and will definitely express their dissatisfaction through various channels."

"And since the stock price dropped because of my serious illness, I'll be the one to bear the blame. So, when the time comes, they can better instigate other shareholders to pressure me to step down, because now the market doesn't trust me. Only when I step down can they breathe a sigh of relief."

"Once they successfully achieve their goal and kick me out of the board of directors, the stock price will rise again. So, for them, there's basically no actual loss in this move. This tactic is called 'using a borrowed knife to kill.'"

Chapter 1549 - "Boardroom Battle: Geraldo's Determination to Fight Back"

After listening to Geraldo's explanation, Charlie finally understood the true purpose behind the manipulation of the media by the second and third sons of the Snow family.

He became even more curious about what the reactions of these two "eunuchs" would be when they saw the rejuvenated Geraldo at the Snow Group later.

At this moment, Haidee also came down and saw her father and Charlie reading the newspaper. She curiously asked, "Dad, Brother Charlie, what news are you reading? You seem so engrossed."

Geraldo smiled and said, "I made the headlines today."

"Really?" Haidee hurriedly leaned over and glanced at the headline, then said indignantly, "Isn't this too much? Even if your condition worsened before, it only required hospitalization for further treatment. It's far from being critically ill. How can this media be so irresponsible?"

Geraldo chuckled, "You're in the entertainment industry yourself, don't you know the behavior of these private media outlets? Sensationalizing, exaggerating, even fabricating stories out of thin air, aren't these their specialties? Besides, there must be someone behind the scenes pushing the agenda, otherwise, they wouldn't publish such unverified news."

Haidee immediately realized and asked offhandedly, "Dad, could it be Uncle Two and Uncle Three?"

Geraldo nodded, "Besides them, there's no one else. Everything, surely, is for today's board meeting, to put me in a more disadvantageous position."

He continued, "Knowing them, they will definitely invite media reporters to the scene today, wanting to capture me looking weak and critically ill to show to the entire nation!"

"That's outrageous!" Haidee exclaimed angrily, "Then, when you go over later, just clarify with the media face to face. Tell them you've already recovered from your illness. That'll teach them a lesson!"

Geraldo smiled, "I've already spoken to Lester just now. No media reporters are allowed to enter the Snow Group's building until the end of today's board meeting. We'll hold a press conference after the meeting ends. I want to show these directors who's in charge."

Lester Lee was Geraldo's deputy and his most trusted person in the Snow Group, personally groomed by him, very reliable.

Amelia overheard the conversation and walked over, saying, "Geraldo, why don't Maria and I go with you today?"

Geraldo waved his hand, "You two better not come with me. The company has regulations, family members should not interfere with work, and besides, Maria is a public figure, it's not appropriate to involve her. So, you two stay at home and let Little Charlie accompany me."

Amelia had no choice but to nod in agreement.

After dinner, Charlie and Geraldo rode in a Rolls-Royce, under the protection of the security team, heading to the Snow Group.

These security personnel were all hired from a top security company by Geraldo yesterday afternoon.

This time, he had invested a huge amount of money to ensure his and his family's safety, and he would never allow anyone to take advantage of him again.

The convoy drove into the underground parking lot of the Snow Group's building in a grand manner.

Here, there was a special elevator for the chairman, which could directly reach the top floor of the building from the underground parking lot.

This elevator was only qualified to be used by Geraldo and his entourage, not even Dario and Lucas had this privilege.

Moreover, the entrance to the chairman's special elevator in the underground parking lot was in a separate enclosed garage. In other words, ordinary people not only couldn't use his special elevator, but it was also impossible for them to even enter this enclosed garage.

After reaching the 58th floor in the elevator, they arrived at a completely enclosed chairman's office area.

Chapter 1550 - "Executive Showdown: Power Play in the Conference Room"

This area covered nearly a thousand square meters, including the chairman's office, a lounge, a private meeting room, and a room for fitness and entertainment.

And this area was off-limits to ordinary people.

In other words, from the moment Geraldo entered the closed garage of the underground parking lot, he entered an environment where no one could disturb him. The people who could appear here were all his confidants.

After Geraldo, accompanied by Charlie and a group of close bodyguards, arrived at his office, he immediately picked up the phone on the desk and said, "Summon Lester."

Soon, a middle-aged man in his forties knocked on the door and entered.

When he saw Geraldo, the man was astonished, staring in disbelief for a moment before blurting out, "Chairman, your complexion today is much better than before! And I feel like you're even better than before you got sick."

Geraldo nodded slightly, smiling, "The doctor told me that the tumor in my body has completely disappeared."

Lester, overjoyed, asked, "Really, Chairman?! The tumor in your body has completely disappeared?"

"Yes." Geraldo smiled faintly, "From now on, I am a healthy person again."

"That's great!" Lester exclaimed excitedly, "This is simply a miracle!"

Geraldo nodded with a smile, "I think so too."

Lester couldn't contain his excitement, "Chairman, the two vice-chairmen and the other directors are discussing your illness in the main conference room outside. Just as the stock market opened, all the stocks of our listed companies under our banner hit the limit down. They are saying that if you don't step down from the chairman's position, the stocks will definitely hit the limit down again tomorrow. But now it's great! You can give them a good slap in the face! Then formally announce to the people of the country that you have recovered!"

Geraldo smiled, "Of course, since they hope I'm critically ill, I'll let them experience what true disappointment feels like!"

With that said, he added, "Lester, go tell them that I'll be there to preside over the meeting in five minutes!"

Lester nodded quickly, "Yes, Chairman, I'll go right away!"

After Lester left, Geraldo stood up, spirited, and said to Charlie, "Little Charlie, let's go, let's go together and face the enemy!"

Charlie nodded with a smile, "Uncle Snow, please go ahead."

Geraldo laughed heartily and then led Charlie out of the office, followed by stepping out of the chairman's private office area.

In the 58th-floor conference room, Dario and Lucas, the two cousins, were already confident.

Today, they had made thorough preparations.

Not only had they obtained the support of some minority shareholders long ago, but they had also misled the public through this morning's headline news, making everyone think that their elder Brother, Geraldo, was on the brink of death. Now that the stock price had plummeted, other minority shareholders were panicking, afraid that the stock price would continue to fall because of Geraldo.

So, in just a moment, all the members of the board of directors in the conference room had already sided with the two cousins.

Dario had even figured out the specific execution plan. When his elder Brother arrived later, he would directly throw the prepared newspapers in front of him and shift all the blame for the plummeting stock prices onto him.

Then, without waiting for his explanation, he would immediately demand a new vote from the board of directors on the grounds that the current chairman was unable to perform this important duty, and propose to elect a new chairman!

Prodigy · Mar 8, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Chapter 1537 -"Pinching Panic: A Snow Family Affliction"

Dario's words not only shocked everyone present but also made his sidekick, Old Three Lucas, involuntarily clench his legs.

From the standpoint of probability and logic, if his son, nephew, and second brother all had issues in that department, the likelihood of him escaping unscathed was extremely slim.

So, he quickly slipped his hand into his pocket, and through the lining of his pants, he pinched himself there. But as soon as he pinched, he was also scared out of his wits!

Because he couldn't feel anything either.

He immediately put on a mournful face and wailed, "What about me?! Check me too! I suddenly can't feel anything!"

The entire treatment room was filled with shocked expressions.

This... was just too unbelievable, wasn't it?

For both generations of the Snow family, all four males had lost their ability in that aspect?!

How could this be possible?

If it was due to illness, diseases like degeneration of bodily functions were usually not contagious, similar to paralysis, stroke, Parkinson's, ALS, myasthenia gravis, etc. Such diseases never showed contagious symptoms.

So, if one person among the four had this kind of problem, it would still be understandable.

But four people simultaneously? That was too strange, wasn't it?

Moreover, even if it was a genetic issue, there had never been a case where an entire family of four fell ill at the same time.

For example, if all the males in a family inherited the gene for baldness, it would still happen over a period of time, such as starting to lose hair heavily around forty years old and becoming completely bald around fifty years old.

But never had there been a case where a family inherited baldness, and then suddenly, four men aged forty-eight, forty-six, twenty-four, and twenty-one, all became bald at the same time!

The chief urologist became more and more confused. His palms were sweating nervously by now.

Because he had no idea where to start treating this.

After a systematic examination, he could basically confirm that the illness of these four people from the Snow family was exactly the same, but he just couldn't understand what caused them to fall ill.

So, he hastily asked, "Second Master, Third Master, could you both please carefully recall if you've recently been to any unusual places together, eaten any unusual food, or come into contact with any unusual things? Especially anything with radioactive contamination!"

"None!" Dario blurted out, "We've been in Eastcliff during this time, haven't gone anywhere else! We haven't come into contact with anything strange either!"

Lucas also nodded repeatedly, "Our respective homes all have sophisticated monitoring devices. The quality of water and air is monitored around the clock, and there are no sources of pollution in the houses. We've also conducted comprehensive tests for radiation, and there's absolutely no possibility of any radioactive substances."

"That's really strange," the chief urologist said with a furrowed brow, "The current situation is that we can't find the cause of the illness at all. Without finding the cause, we can't even begin to treat it!"

Dario cursed angrily, "Damn useless! If you can't even find the cause, what use are you?!"

The chief urologist said humbly, "Second Master, even without me saying it, you must realize how incredibly suspicious this situation is. It may even be beyond the scope of medicine, so even if you hit me or scold me, it won't help! We must now work together to find the cause of the illness and then follow the trail to find a treatment."

Chapter 1538 - "Frozen Assets: Sperm Storage and Survival Tactics"

Lucas just gritted his teeth on the side, cursing, "Where the hell do you get so many excuses? If it's not working, it's not working. Stop spouting nonsense! If you can't handle it, just get the hell out of here and let someone who can handle it take over!"

Dario, on the contrary, stopped Lucas, his brows furrowed as he pondered for a long time.

He also realized that something was fishy about this matter. It probably wasn't something within the scope of medicine.

Just then, his son, Feliciano, suddenly exclaimed, "Hey! Dad! Could it be that bastard from Uncle's house today messing with us?!"

Dario blurted out, "You mean that kid who fought me?!"

"Yeah!" Feliciano said, "He kept talking about something called 'sterilization' and even said it would make me infertile. He even said that if we needed his help, we should kneel outside Uncle's villa. Could it be him messing with us?"

Dario's heart skipped a beat, "Damn! It's very possible that it's that kid causing trouble! After all, with just a flick of his fingers, he made one of my subordinates, a War God, and a Realm Master lose their strength. Our family's current situation might also be related to him!"

Thinking of this, Dario gritted his teeth and cursed, "Damn it, if it's really that bastard, I'll definitely kill him!"

Lucas just hurriedly said, "Brother, how do we kill him? Have you forgotten how freakishly powerful he is? Even if we send five war gods and five realm masters, we might not be able to beat him!"

Feliciano added, "Yeah, Dad, when we went to Uncle's house today, we caught Uncle off guard. He must have already sent people to protect him tightly now. Even if that kid isn't there, we probably won't get any advantage."

Dario felt despondent again when he heard this.

This is... really unbearable.

Knowing it's that kid causing trouble, but still unable to afford to provoke him.

How to provoke him?

Even if he brings dozens of experts with him, there might be over a hundred experts secretly protecting around his elder Brother's villa.

Coupled with the fact that the kid's strength is unimaginable, he definitely has no chance of winning!

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said coldly, "It seems we have to plan for the long term. Let's endure him for now. Tomorrow at the board meeting, we'll take down the position of chairman first!"

The other three nodded in agreement.

At present, it's not the time to confront Geraldo and Charlie head-on. Instead, they need to figure out a way to first seize the position of chairman from Geraldo.

Once they take control of the power in the group, the situation will undergo a huge change. By then, Geraldo will only be constantly eroded!

Having made up his mind, Dario spoke to the head of the urology department, "Arrange for us four to freeze a portion of our sperm right away!"

"Freeze sperm?!" The others were also surprised. Lucas just asked, "Elder Brother, what are you planning to do?"

Dario said coldly, "I'm afraid that if we really can't recover, the bloodlines of both families and the entire Snow family will be cut off. Let's freeze the sperm first. If we can't recover, we can use artificial insemination to continue the bloodline!"

Lucas just suddenly understood. His second brother was making the worst-case scenario plan, leaving seeds for both families.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "I have to say, my second brother's idea is very visionary. He's obviously someone with great foresight! If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have thought of this. If the worst-case scenario comes, the Snow family would be completely cut off, right

Chapter 1539 -"Spermicide in Snowville: A Family's Frantic Folly"

Feliciano and Javier, two young men, also realized the importance of this matter, so they both nodded in agreement.

Freezing the sperm is like leaving behind seeds, making it simple to have children in the future.

After all, as the old saying goes, "Better safe than sorry!"

So, the chief urologist immediately arranged for the four of them to undergo painless artificial sampling and prepared a series of tests.

As soon as the samples were taken out, they were immediately tested using testing equipment, and the remaining samples were immediately frozen at ultra-low temperatures with liquid nitrogen. Once the tests were completed and no problems were found, they could be safely stored for long-term storage.

However, when the samples were taken out and tested under the testing equipment, the doctors discovered something that they couldn't believe.

When they reported the results to the chief urologist, the chief urologist was so scared that his legs were shaking.

As Dario and others saw his extremely unpleasant expression, they immediately stepped forward to ask, "What's going on? Is there anything abnormal?"

The chief urologist swallowed hard, forced himself to calm down, and said, "The results for Second Young Master, Third Young Master, and the other two young masters are already out. The survival rate of your sperm is..."

Feliciano, seeing him beating around the bush, couldn't help but curse angrily, "What the hell are you blabbering about? What's the damn survival rate? Just spit it out!"

The chief urologist could only grit his teeth and, trembling, said, "The sperm survival rate for all four of you is zero."

"What?!" The four of them exclaimed in shock. Dario was already weak due to his bladder injury. He couldn't even stand properly and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

This news was like a bolt from the blue for the Snow family's four.

A zero sperm survival rate meant that they no longer had the ability to reproduce?!

Dario was so frightened that even his hands were trembling. Even the plaster-wrapped right hand was shaking uncontrollably.

He trembled and asked, "What's going on? How could the sperm not survive? I've always been perfectly normal!"

"Yeah!" Feliciano cried, "Just a few months ago, I got a model pregnant. I spent a million to have her abort the baby so she wouldn't bother me. How come now there's no survival rate?"

Dario was so angry when he heard this that he slapped Feliciano with his left hand and cursed, "You bastard! You got someone pregnant, and we didn't let her have the baby? If she had a son, wouldn't our Snow family have an heir?"

Feliciano looked aggrieved, choked up, and said, "Dad! You kept reminding me not to mess around outside, not to get a woman pregnant, not to have illegitimate children, saying it would affect my image in the eyes of other major families, would greatly lower my value, and I wouldn't be able to marry the young ladies of top families in the future. So I spent money to have her abort the baby! Wasn't I following your instructions?"

Dario sighed and slapped himself a few times, angrily muttering, "You talk too much! You talk too much! You talk too much!!!"

In fact, he knew very well that everything his son Feliciano said was true.

Among the wealthy families in China, marriage was all about being well-matched.

This matching wasn't just about the strength of the families; it also depended on the personal qualities of both parties.

If it were two families both worth billions, and the man was ugly while the woman was beautiful, undoubtedly, the young lady of this billion-dollar family would not be interested in the young master of this billion-dollar family.

If it were two billion-dollar families, and the man was talented while the woman was mediocre, the young master of the family wouldn't compromise either.

In addition to appearance, if one party had a bad reputation, it would also greatly reduce their own value.

Chapter 1540 - "The Great Sperm Swindle: Snow Sons' Struggle for Survival"

Among these, the biggest drawback for men is having illegitimate children outside.

In aristocratic families, whether male or female, they are pampered by their parents. Which young lady would be willing to marry and become a stepmother to an illegitimate child? Impossible.

Even Haidee, when she first encountered Charlie, attached great importance to this matter. Young and noble, how could she possibly agree to become a stepmother?

Dario also hoped his son would maintain his competitive edge, so he repeatedly warned him that while he could have fun outside, he must not father any children.

At that time, he never imagined his son would one day lose his ability to reproduce!

Now, with zero sperm survival rate and an illegitimate child aborted, wouldn't this lead to the end of the family line?

Feliciano was also filled with grief and indignation.

His own manhood was already useless, and now with no chance of sperm survival, he not only had no opportunity to enjoy the company of beautiful women but also no chance to become a father. Wasn't this just like becoming a eunuch?!

With this in mind, he looked at Dario in panic and blurted out, "Dad! This must be that bastard from Uncle's family who did something to us. Let's go plead with him! We can't let our family line end like this. I'm still young, I don't want to end up being a living eunuch in the future!"

Javier beside him was also scared to death, crying, "Second Uncle, Dad, I don't want to become a living eunuch either."

Dario's face darkened as he said, "If we go to beg him now, what will happen at the board meeting tomorrow? When I was at your Uncle's house today, I already hinted. Tomorrow, I'll confront him at the board meeting. If we go beg that kid today, they will definitely use the board meeting to threaten us!"

"Moreover, your Uncle might use this to force me and your Third Uncle to give up all our voting rights. In that case, we will never be able to overthrow your Uncle!"

In the Snow Group, shares and voting rights corresponded.

In other words, having 51% of the shares meant having 51% of the voting rights.

As long as the voting rights reached 51%, they could decide everything in the company.

But there were exceptions.

For example, if Dario voluntarily or was forced to hand over his share of voting rights to Geraldo, then Geraldo would gain his share of decision-making power.

And Dario, although he still owned shares, would lose his voting rights and thus his decision-making power.

This was also why Jack Ma of Alibaba, despite having a low shareholding percentage, had high decision-making power.

Other shareholders trusted him, or couldn't compete with him, so they transferred all their voting rights to him, allowing him to make decisions without dispute.

What Dario was worried about now was this point.

He was extremely depressed at the moment, thinking to himself, "Damn it, it's all because of my big mouth. I mentioned the board meeting first, giving my elder Brother a show of strength. If I go to beg him now, my elder Brother will definitely use this against me!"

"So, no matter what, I have to endure until tomorrow when I successfully seize power!"

"If necessary, after everything is settled, I can then use money to buy off that young man from my elder Brother's family!"

"Ten million isn't enough? Then make it hundred million. Hundred million isn't enough? Then make it a billion. After all, in this world, there's no one who can't be bought with money!"

Chapter 1541 - "Snow's Shuffle: From Heirs to Hurdles in a Single Night"

Because he didn't want to delay his plan to seize power at the board meeting tomorrow, Dario decided to endure tonight no matter what.

At the same time, he immediately promised the hospital director to spend a lot of money to find several top experts from the United States in related fields and have them come over to see if they could cure the problem through medical means.

If they could, that would be great. There would be no need to beg that kid. They could just get rid of him!

If they couldn't...

Well, then things would be a bit tricky. In order to prevent the family line from ending, they might even have to kneel down and beg that kid!

Just thinking about Charlie's extremely arrogant face made Dario feel uncomfortable all over.

Lucas just asked softly, "Second Brother, will that kid also go to the board meeting tomorrow?"

"Oh crap!" Dario's expression changed immediately.

If that guy went to the board meeting tomorrow, it would probably be very uncomfortable! If he helped Geraldo suppress himself, what would he do then?

After thinking for a while, he couldn't come up with any solutions. He could only sigh and say, "Thinking about this now is meaningless. I can't think of any solution. We'll just have to deal with it when the time comes!"

Lucas suddenly remembered something and whispered, "Second Brother, do you remember the kid from Elder Brother's family, Joaquin from the Frontier Enterprises? That guy has been trying to flatter me for a while now, wanting to cooperate with us. Should I call him over to ask about the situation?"

"Okay!" Dario hurriedly said, "Call him now and ask him to come to the hospital to see me!"

Since he left Aurous Hill quietly, Joaquin had spent most of his time seeking medical treatment worldwide, trying to cure himself.

He went to Japan first, then to the United States, wandering around for a long time, seeing many doctors and spending a lot of money, but none of them were able to solve the problem.

Over time, Joaquin basically gave up.

Fortunately, he was getting older, and he already had children. After giving up treatment, he simply focused all his attention on his career.

Once a person no longer had distractions and focused on their career, their concentration would multiply.

So now Joaquin only wanted to make the Frontier Enterprises bigger and earn more money, using money and material things to fill the void in his body and desires.

However, the Wilson family in Eastcliff could only be considered a second-rate family, still far behind the top families. Joaquin desperately wanted to cling to a big thigh, so after trying various methods, he finally established a bit of a relationship with Snow's Lucas.

Even though he tried his best to flatter and curry favor with Lucas, Lucas still looked down on him to some extent and never even thought about accepting him as a dog.

Just when he was wondering how to win over Lucas, he suddenly received a call from Lucas.

So he quickly answered and flattered, "Ah, Mr. Snow, why do you have time to call me?"

Lucas asked him, "Old Wilson, are you in Eastcliff?"

"Yes!" Joaquin quickly replied, "I haven't left Eastcliff since I came back from the United States. Mr. Snow, do you have any instructions?"

Lucas said, "I want to ask you something. It's quite important. Can you come to the hospital of the Snow's Group now? Let's talk face to face."

"Sure!" Joaquin chuckled, "Mr. Snow, please wait a moment. I'll come over right away!"

Chapter 1542 - "Connections and Complications: Claire's Request"

"All right, I'll wait for you here!"

At this moment.

After having dinner with the Snow family, Charlie was dragged by Geraldo to drink quite a bit of liquor. He finally returned to the guest room arranged by Amelia, took a bath, and lay down to rest.

At this time, Claire called him, asking, "Honey, how's it going in Eastcliff?"

Charlie smiled and said, "It's going well overall. If things go smoothly, I should be done in about three days."

"That's good." Claire responded with concern, "Take care of yourself out there. After all, you've never traveled far before."

Charlie felt a little moved and said with a smile, "Wife, don't worry, I'm an adult now and can take care of myself. I'll rush back as soon as I finish things here."

"Okay." Claire smiled and said, "By the way, honey, there's something I need to ask of you."

Charlie hurriedly asked, "Wife, why are you being so formal to me? Just tell me what's on your mind."

Claire said, "Well, it's like this. Elsa and I were chatting today, and she happened to return to Eastcliff. Moreover, her grandmother's birthday is the day after tomorrow at noon. Can you help me buy a gift and attend her grandma's birthday banquet?"

Charlie calculated the time. Most of his arrangements were for tomorrow. In the morning, he would accompany Geraldo to the Snow Group's board meeting, and then he would go to the ancestral tomb of the Wade family in Yanling Mountain to pay respects to his parents. However, the day after tomorrow, he didn't have much planned. Originally, he was thinking of staying an extra day to see if the situation at the Snow family could be settled. If everything went smoothly, he would return to Aurous Hill the day after tomorrow.

So, he hadn't planned to leave Eastcliff the day after tomorrow anyway, and it wasn't a big deal to attend Elsa's grandmother's birthday banquet.

However, Charlie felt a little uncomfortable about one thing.

Elsa flew to Eastcliff with him. She didn't mention inviting him to her grandmother's birthday banquet at the time. Now, she brought it up in conversation with Claire. He guessed that once she told Claire, Claire would definitely ask him to go, right?

Charlie didn't have any feelings for Elsa, but Elsa always seemed to have some ulterior motives, which made him somewhat repelled.

Just like the time she invited Claire to go to the hot springs, her real purpose was him, but she used a roundabout way to find a breakthrough from Claire. This time was no different. It was basically the same old trick.

He didn't know what this woman saw in him, but he had to make her give up on him as soon as possible.

However, although Charlie had some objections in his heart, he still readily agreed, saying, "Sure, I'll prepare a gift tomorrow and go over the day after tomorrow at noon."

"Okay." Claire said, "Thank you, honey, for running this errand for me. When I was in college and went to Eastcliff to play, Grandma Dewey was very kind to me. I originally wanted to go to Eastcliff myself, but tomorrow I have to take my mom to the hospital for a check-up. If there's no problem with the check-up, her leg cast will be removed. And my mom has been urging me to get her fallen tooth replaced quickly, so I'm really tied up these days and can only rely on you."

Charlie smiled and said, "Don't worry, wife, I'll take care of it."

Claire asked, "Shall I transfer you some money? You can look for a suitable gift within a price range of around a hundred thousand. As for what to buy, it's up to you. I trust your judgment!"

Charlie smiled and said, "No need to transfer me money, I have money. The clients here have already settled their accounts in advance."

Claire exclaimed in surprise, "So generous!"

Charlie said, "After all, they're from wealthy families!"

Claire said, "Well then, I won't be polite with you! Thank you, honey!"

Hmmm......you are a disgrace to the women race for not giving your husband the required pill at night

Prodigy · Mar 8, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Going to add more later when i get home!

Thanks a lot Immortal Junlee for your tutoring on these resources

fatboy · Mar 8, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Chapter 1543 - "Melting Moments: Joaquin's Uncomfortable Conversation with Lucas"

The night in Eastcliff.

Joaquin Wilson sat in his Rolls-Royce, speeding along the nighttime roads.

At this moment, he was extremely excited.

After all, he was going to attend the invitation from Lucas, the third son of the Snow family.

Although Lucas ranked last in the Snow family and didn't have much real power, he was still a direct descendant of the Snow family. Whether in terms of assets or social status, he was much stronger than Joaquin.

So, Joaquin was desperately trying to curry favor with him, hoping to leverage the Snow family's influence through him.

Although he didn't know why Lucas wanted to see him, the fact that Lucas took the initiative to approach him was already a big step forward.

Twenty minutes later.

Joaquin arrived at the Snow Family Hospital, where Lucas's son, Javier, was already waiting at the entrance.

Seeing Joaquin, he approached and asked, "Are you Uncle Wilson?"

Joaquin nodded hurriedly and asked with a smile, "Are you Mr. Lucas Snow's son?"

"Yes." Javier nodded and said, "Uncle Wilson, come with me. My dad and my second uncle are both waiting for you."

Joaquin asked in surprise, "Is the second uncle here too?"

"Yes, they are all waiting for you."

Upon hearing this, Joaquin became excited.

Throughout Eastcliff, everyone knew that the eldest son of the Snow family was seriously ill and didn't have much time left. So everyone also knew that the next head of the Snow Group would definitely be Dario, the second uncle of the Snow family.

He couldn't even dream of having the opportunity to connect with the second uncle of the Snow family.

But now, there was a ready-made opportunity right in front of him!

He hurriedly followed Javier to the special care ward. In the ward, he saw Dario and Lucas, both with somewhat peculiar expressions.

When Lucas saw him coming in, he hurriedly drove everyone except his second brother out of the room, leaving only the three of them.

So, Lucas went straight to the point and asked Joaquin, "Old Wilson, I'm going to ask you something, and you must answer truthfully."

Without hesitation, Joaquin said, "You can rest assured, I will tell you everything I know."

Lucas, enduring his embarrassment, opened his mouth and asked Joaquin, "Old Wilson, I want to ask you, do you still have the ability to reproduce?"

Upon hearing this question, Joaquin felt as if he had been struck by lightning, standing there dumbfounded, not knowing what to do.

He never dreamed that Lucas would ask such a soul-piercing question as soon as he opened his mouth.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "I did lose my ability to reproduce, but outsiders don't know about this! How did Lucas know? Should I admit to such a shameful matter? Also, what is Lucas's intention in calling me here to ask me this question?"

Seeing Joaquin's embarrassed expression and his silence, Lucas became anxious and said with a pout, "Ah, Old Wilson, what are you hesitating about? Is it so difficult to answer such a question? Just tell me, yes or no?"

Although Joaquin didn't know why Lucas asked him this question, he remembered his promise to him earlier that he would tell him everything he knew, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Sir Snow, to be honest, I have indeed lost my ability to reproduce."

Chapter 1544 - "Revelations in the Snow: Joaquin's Startling Confession"

Lucas and his brother Dario exchanged a glance, then he hurriedly asked, "Elder Wilson, tell me, what's the deal with your lack of reproductive ability? What's going on?"

Joaquin said embarrassedly, "Mr. Snow, why are you so concerned about this issue? Honestly, it's not that I don't want to tell you, but this kind of thing is too embarrassing to talk about!"

Dario, who had been silent all along, spoke up, "Mr. Wilson, don't feel burdened. We came to you to discuss as fellow patients, to exchange information. Maybe there's something we can help each other with, to share more clues."

"What?!"

Joaquin was dumbfounded.

Exchange of information between fellow patients?

What does that mean?

Could it be that these two cousins are also facing the same issue now?

No way?!

These two are the big shots of the Snow family!

And they are both younger than me, how could they have such a problem at such a young age?

He couldn't help but ask, "Second Master, what's going on with you?"

Dario waved his hand and said, "Mr. Wilson, let's talk about your situation first. I hope you can fulfill your promise and tell me and my third brother everything. I want to know the ins and outs of this whole thing."

Joaquin nodded, then sighed heavily and said, "Ah, this matter is quite complicated when you start talking about it."

With that, Joaquin recounted to the Snow brothers about his journey to Aurous Hill to fulfill his father's last wish, meeting the Wilson family, and encountering Charlie, who punished him.

At first, the Snow family members didn't think much of it. But when they heard that Charlie made him inexplicably lose his reproductive ability, Dario hurriedly asked, "Who is this guy named Wade? Could he be from the Wade family in Eastcliff?"

Joaquin thought of Charlie, gritted his teeth and said, "That guy named Wade is the son-in-law of the Wilson family in Aurous Hill! Damn it, that family is even worse than a hair! Their group was in a state of losses, with negative assets of tens of millions owed to the bank, and even so, that guy named Wade and his father-in-law's family were still despised in this family, they're simply trash among trash, how could they possibly be from the Wade family in Eastcliff."

Dario urgently asked him, "What does that kid look like?"

Joaquin said, "He's tall, looks somewhat handsome, talks a bit pretentiously, looks like he deserves a beating."

Dario furrowed his brows tightly and said to Lucas, "It might be the kid from our elder Brother's family!"

Lucas blurted out, "It must be him! Damn it, Brother, don't you forget, he mentioned Elder Wilson's name on his own, he must be the same person who ruined Elder Wilson's reproductive ability, Charlie!"

When Joaquin heard this, he was instantly stunned and blurted out, "Do you mean, that bastard Charlie has hooked up with our your Brother, Geraldo?"

"Exactly!" Dario gritted his teeth, "Today, both my brother and I, as well as our sons, suffered a big loss under his hands. Damn it, this kid is simply poisonous, he says a word and suddenly all four of us inexplicably lose that aspect of our ability!"

"Damn!" Lucas also angrily said, "This bastard, he just moves his mouth and then suddenly, all four of us lose that aspect of our ability!"

"F**k," Joaquin gasped in shock.

Is this Charlie too ruthless?

He directly ruined the second and third masters of the Snow family, as well as their sons?!

The Snow family is at least the third-ranked super family in Eastcliff, and this kid has cut off the Snow family's lineage. Isn't he afraid of the Snow family's retaliation?!

Chapter 1545 - "The Enigma of Charlie: Joaquin's Reflections on Aurous Hill"

In the midst of astonishment and shock, Joaquin couldn't help but sigh, "Speaking of which, this Charlie is really damn mysterious. That day, he just talked a bit, and then I was completely at a loss."

At this point, Joaquin couldn't help but recall his painful experience in Aurous Hill.

First, he was beaten by Charlie, and then he lost his manhood. But that wasn't the worst part!

The worst part was that he had been misled by that old guy surnamed Weigard, who claimed to be able to restore his virility. Instead of recovering his vigor, his manhood was almost completely ruined.

In the end, it was only through Charlie's treatment that he barely managed to salvage anything.

As for the method Charlie used to save his manhood, that was another story of agony.

At that time, the combination of a liter of urine with a liter of medicine left him traumatized to this day.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh, "Ah, you two don't know. Back in Aurous Hill, this old bone of mine was damn well played by this kid!"

Dario was gritting his teeth, "So you mean, this kid is just a son-in-law from a small family in Aurous Hill, but how did he manage to get involved with my elder Brother? It's really strange!"

Since Charlie's parents were murdered years ago after leaving Eastcliff, Dario had long since lost any memory or impression of Charlie's father. So he couldn't see through Charlie's identity. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't understand how a loser son-in-law from a small city like Charlie could mix with his elder Brother and even be invited to their home, dining together with them as a family of three.

It's worth mentioning that, with his elder Brother's status and background, even those nationally renowned internet entrepreneurs wouldn't receive such treatment.

Joaquin remembered something and blurted out, "I remember now. This Charlie in Aurous Hill managed to deceive quite a few people through deception and trickery. Many influential figures in the area even addressed him as Master Wade."

"Master Wade?" Dario frowned, asking, "What kind of master? Master in what field?"

Joaquin said, "It seems to be about Feng Shui or something. It's said that he's quite skilled in Feng Shui. The local tycoons would pay him tens of millions or even hundreds of millions for one Feng Shui reading, and some even gave him a set of villas worth over a hundred million as a gift. I don't know how this kid is so good at deceiving people."

Dario suddenly realized, "Second Brother! I understand now! Elder Brother must be terminally ill and doesn't know what to do, so he's resorting to desperate measures, believing in Feng Shui fortune-telling."

Dario also nodded in agreement and sneered, "I think so too! It's probably because he's scared to death, so afraid of going insane, that he's seeking out these con artists from the underworld to prolong his life!"

Dario sneered, "It's really interesting. Wasn't he yelling about being an atheist all his life? Never believing in ghosts or gods? How come now, when he's on the brink of death, he suddenly believes in Feng Shui fortune-telling?"

"Who knows," Dario waved his hand and said, "But this kid is indeed quite mysterious. Even now, I still can't figure out how he managed to make us lose our abilities in that aspect. Could it be that he really has some kind of mystical ability?"

Joaquin quickly flattered, "Ah, Second Young Master, I have some insights on this matter, but they haven't been verified. If you two don't mind, I can share them with you for reference."

Dario nodded, "Go ahead!"

Chapter 1546 - "Sleight of Hand: Joaquin's Analysis of Charlie's Charades"

Joaquin said, "I've been thinking. Although metaphysical stuff does have some degree of truth to it, it's more on a macro level. For example, it might gradually affect one's luck, but it's unlikely to instantly affect a person's fertility. So, I think that kid must have used some diversionary tactics."

Dario asked, "Diversionary tactics? What do you mean? Why do you say that?"

Joaquin explained, "It's like magic tricks. Besides misdirection, magicians often use diversionary tactics. When they point with their right hand to make you look, the object is usually hidden in their left hand. And when they point to their hat, the object is usually hidden in their sleeve."

Dario nodded solemnly, "Go on."

Joaquin hurriedly continued, "You see, this Charlie seems to be dabbling in metaphysics on the surface, but I think this lad must have used some secret method to secretly poison us. It's just that when he poisoned us, we were all distracted, so we didn't notice."

Suddenly, Dario thought of something, straightened up, and blurted out, "Makes sense! It makes a lot of sense! I've been wondering why my two subordinates, after being grabbed by him, suddenly became completely weak. Now thinking about it, it's very likely that he secretly poisoned my subordinates! Otherwise, how could two top-notch experts inexplicably turn into useless people?"

Dario just interjected, "Second brother, if that brat really poisoned us, then he must have an antidote! Doesn't this mean that as long as we can get the antidote from him, there's a chance of recovery?"

"Yes!" Dario immediately agreed, "This kid definitely has a way to help us recover! After we finish our business tomorrow, we'll find a way to make him hand over the antidote!"

Upon hearing this, Joaquin became excited too!

During this time, he had been racking his brains to treat his own root injury, and in recent days, he had even been considering giving up.

But that didn't mean he was willing to accept the status quo. It was just that he felt somewhat powerless.

If he could cure his root injury, he would be willing to pay any price!

So, he hurriedly knelt down on one knee, clasping his hands together over his head, and pleaded, "I am also a victim of Charlie. I have endured torment from this lad. If you two have the opportunity to make him hand over the antidote, please pity me and give me a chance to recover!"

Dario nodded slightly and said, "Wilson, rest assured. You've been open with us today, and when we get the antidote in the future, we won't forget you!"

Joaquin, deeply moved, said excitedly, "Second Master, thank you so much! I will never forget your great kindness!"

Dario just made a sound of acknowledgment and said to him, "Alright, Wilson, it's getting late. You should go back and rest early. We'll keep in touch with you about this matter, and if there's any news, we'll inform you promptly."

Joaquin nodded hurriedly, respectfully saying, "Second Master, then I'll take my leave!"

As soon as Joaquin left, Dario immediately asked Dario, "Second brother, what are the chances of that Wade bastard handing over the antidote?"

Dario snorted coldly, "Didn't you hear what Joaquin said? This kid is actually just a charlatan who plays feng shui tricks. Coming to Eastcliff to see the elder Brother, he's definitely after money. As long as he's after money, there's nothing to worry about. After we settle the matters of the board of directors tomorrow, I'll just throw money at him until he willingly kneels down and calls me master!"

Chapter 1547 - "Snowflakes and Sentiments: Charlie's Moment with Haidee"

Due to the influence of a strong cold air mass, the temperature in Eastcliff dropped sharply at night, and large goose feather-like snowflakes floated in the sky.

Charlie's phone received a notification, saying that Eastcliff had issued a blue alert for a blizzard from tonight to tomorrow during the day.

Charlie, dressed in thin clothes, stepped out onto the balcony of his guest room, his mind filled with thoughts of his parents.

Tomorrow, he would go to pay respects at his parents' graves.

This matter had been put off in his heart for eighteen years, and every time he thought of it, it felt like a lump in his throat.

Just as he was lost in thought, he suddenly heard the voice of Haidee: "Charlie, are you not cold wearing so thin?"

Charlie turned around to see that Haidee had somehow entered the room and come to the door of the balcony.

Haidee hurriedly explained, "Sorry, Charlie, I knocked on the door earlier, but no one answered, so I just pushed the door open myself."

Charlie smiled faintly and nodded gently, "It's okay, why are you still so formal between us?"

Suddenly, Haidee blushed.

She walked up to Charlie and asked him, "Charlie, were you thinking about something just now?"

Charlie nodded, "Just thinking about some things from the past."

Haidee gently touched his hand and then held it without letting go, gratefully saying, "Charlie, my father's illness, thanks to you, you saved his life!"

Charlie sincerely said, "`Maria, Uncle Snow is a good friend of my father and also a respected elder to me. I couldn't just stand by and watch him suffer. If I didn't have the ability, it would be one thing, but since I do, of course, I had to save him."

"Yeah!" Haidee nodded heavily and said, "Charlie, how many days can you stay in Eastcliff this time? After accompanying my father to finish the board meeting tomorrow and pay respects to Uncle Wade and Aunt Wade, are you going back?"

Charlie said, "I have some personal matters the day after tomorrow, so after I'm done, I'll have to go back."

Haidee's expression suddenly became somewhat disappointed and sad. She looked up at him with clear and eager eyes, and asked, "Charlie, can't you stay a few more days this time? It's almost New Year's. How about you stay at my house for the New Year before leaving?"

Charlie chuckled, "There are still twenty days until the New Year. If I don't go back all this time, I won't be able to explain to your sister-in-law."

Haidee pouted, looking a little aggrieved, "I don't acknowledge her as my sister-in-law, and you're not really my brother. You're the fiancé I've been committed to since I was a child!"

Charlie shook his head helplessly and said, "Okay, whatever you say."

Haidee suddenly felt a little disappointed. She thought to herself, "Every time I talk to Charlie, he always finds various ways to remind me that he's already married! But doesn't he know that parental orders are greater than heaven? At least I've been reminding myself like this for so many years, why can't he be like me?"

Thinking of this, Haidee couldn't help but sigh, gripping Charlie's hand a little tighter, and with a hint of resentment in her tone, she said, "Charlie, you are the young master of the Wade family, and you are so capable. A small place like Aurous Hill can't contain you. Sooner or later, you will return to Eastcliff."

Charlie was slightly stunned and said calmly, "Whether I come back or not, let's talk about it later."

...

That night, Charlie had a bizarre dream.

In the dream, his parents hadn't passed away, and he was still the young master of the Wade family, grown up and admired by thousands in Eastcliff.

In the dream, he wore a decent suit, with a groom's boutonniere, leading a luxurious convoy of cars to the huge villa of the Snow family.

Inside the villa, Haidee wore a pure white wedding dress, sitting on the bed in her boudoir, smiling like a flower at him.

Then, a group of young men and women he didn't recognize urged him to search everywhere for Haidee's red shoes.

Chapter 1548 - "Dreams and Realities: Charlie's Morning Reflections"

When he found Haidee's red shoes and helped her put them on himself, the scene immediately flashed to the wedding venue.

The dream wedding was grand to the extreme.

Charlie's parents were there, wearing happy and kind smiles on their faces.

As the wedding music played, Geraldo led Haidee to him, smiling as he handed her over.

Then, they exchanged wedding vows, swapped rings, and kissed each other.

Next, the emcee asked Haidee to turn her back to the bridesmaids and toss the bouquet.

But surprisingly, the one who caught the bouquet was Claire!

And Claire, upon catching the bouquet, didn't show a hint of joy. On the contrary, her expression was quite resentful...

Charlie locked eyes with her and couldn't help but shudder, abruptly opening his eyes to realize that it was just a dream.

He was shocked by the absurdity of the dream, and it took him a few minutes to gradually come to his senses.

Seeing the sky outside getting brighter, he sighed and got up to freshen up before walking out of the room.

Downstairs, Amelia was preparing breakfast with the servants.

Geraldo had already gotten up early, sitting in the living room in high spirits, holding a cup of coffee, reading the latest newspaper.

There weren't many people nowadays who still liked to read newspapers.

But Geraldo was one of them.

Seeing Charlie coming downstairs, he immediately waved to him with a smile, saying, "Little Charlie, come here!"

"Okay, Uncle Snow." Charlie responded and walked over.

On the sofa, Charlie sat down beside Geraldo.

Geraldo then handed him the newspaper, smiling as he said, "Take a look at the front page."

Charlie took the newspaper and looked at the headline on the front page, which read: "Snow Group Chairman Critically Ill, Trillion-Dollar Group May Face Leadership Crisis."

Charlie couldn't help but furrow his brow, saying, "Isn't this newspaper being too irresponsible in its reporting?"

Geraldo smiled faintly, saying, "This must be the doing of my two cousins. They spread the rumor of my critical illness first, causing shareholders and the market to lose confidence in the Snow Group. This way, securities institutions will downgrade the stock price and performance expectations of the Snow Group. As a result, the stock price of all the listed companies under the Snow Group will definitely plummet when the market opens in an hour, maybe even hit the limit down."

Charlie couldn't help but frown, "Uncle Snow, but aren't they also shareholders of the Snow Group? By doing this, aren't they harming their own interests?"

Geraldo shook his head with a smile, "For major shareholders, a slight drop in stock price doesn't really matter."

He then explained, "You see, if the news of my serious illness causes the stock price to drop now, the ones most anxious would be retail investors and small shareholders. They'll see their money shrinking and will definitely express their dissatisfaction through various channels."

"And since the stock price dropped because of my serious illness, I'll be the one to bear the blame. So, when the time comes, they can better instigate other shareholders to pressure me to step down, because now the market doesn't trust me. Only when I step down can they breathe a sigh of relief."

"Once they successfully achieve their goal and kick me out of the board of directors, the stock price will rise again. So, for them, there's basically no actual loss in this move. This tactic is called 'using a borrowed knife to kill.'"

Chapter 1549 - "Boardroom Battle: Geraldo's Determination to Fight Back"

After listening to Geraldo's explanation, Charlie finally understood the true purpose behind the manipulation of the media by the second and third sons of the Snow family.

He became even more curious about what the reactions of these two "eunuchs" would be when they saw the rejuvenated Geraldo at the Snow Group later.

At this moment, Haidee also came down and saw her father and Charlie reading the newspaper. She curiously asked, "Dad, Brother Charlie, what news are you reading? You seem so engrossed."

Geraldo smiled and said, "I made the headlines today."

"Really?" Haidee hurriedly leaned over and glanced at the headline, then said indignantly, "Isn't this too much? Even if your condition worsened before, it only required hospitalization for further treatment. It's far from being critically ill. How can this media be so irresponsible?"

Geraldo chuckled, "You're in the entertainment industry yourself, don't you know the behavior of these private media outlets? Sensationalizing, exaggerating, even fabricating stories out of thin air, aren't these their specialties? Besides, there must be someone behind the scenes pushing the agenda, otherwise, they wouldn't publish such unverified news."

Haidee immediately realized and asked offhandedly, "Dad, could it be Uncle Two and Uncle Three?"

Geraldo nodded, "Besides them, there's no one else. Everything, surely, is for today's board meeting, to put me in a more disadvantageous position."

He continued, "Knowing them, they will definitely invite media reporters to the scene today, wanting to capture me looking weak and critically ill to show to the entire nation!"

"That's outrageous!" Haidee exclaimed angrily, "Then, when you go over later, just clarify with the media face to face. Tell them you've already recovered from your illness. That'll teach them a lesson!"

Geraldo smiled, "I've already spoken to Lester just now. No media reporters are allowed to enter the Snow Group's building until the end of today's board meeting. We'll hold a press conference after the meeting ends. I want to show these directors who's in charge."

Lester Lee was Geraldo's deputy and his most trusted person in the Snow Group, personally groomed by him, very reliable.

Amelia overheard the conversation and walked over, saying, "Geraldo, why don't Maria and I go with you today?"

Geraldo waved his hand, "You two better not come with me. The company has regulations, family members should not interfere with work, and besides, Maria is a public figure, it's not appropriate to involve her. So, you two stay at home and let Little Charlie accompany me."

Amelia had no choice but to nod in agreement.

After dinner, Charlie and Geraldo rode in a Rolls-Royce, under the protection of the security team, heading to the Snow Group.

These security personnel were all hired from a top security company by Geraldo yesterday afternoon.

This time, he had invested a huge amount of money to ensure his and his family's safety, and he would never allow anyone to take advantage of him again.

The convoy drove into the underground parking lot of the Snow Group's building in a grand manner.

Here, there was a special elevator for the chairman, which could directly reach the top floor of the building from the underground parking lot.

This elevator was only qualified to be used by Geraldo and his entourage, not even Dario and Lucas had this privilege.

Moreover, the entrance to the chairman's special elevator in the underground parking lot was in a separate enclosed garage. In other words, ordinary people not only couldn't use his special elevator, but it was also impossible for them to even enter this enclosed garage.

After reaching the 58th floor in the elevator, they arrived at a completely enclosed chairman's office area.

Chapter 1550 - "Executive Showdown: Power Play in the Conference Room"

This area covered nearly a thousand square meters, including the chairman's office, a lounge, a private meeting room, and a room for fitness and entertainment.

And this area was off-limits to ordinary people.

In other words, from the moment Geraldo entered the closed garage of the underground parking lot, he entered an environment where no one could disturb him. The people who could appear here were all his confidants.

After Geraldo, accompanied by Charlie and a group of close bodyguards, arrived at his office, he immediately picked up the phone on the desk and said, "Summon Lester."

Soon, a middle-aged man in his forties knocked on the door and entered.

When he saw Geraldo, the man was astonished, staring in disbelief for a moment before blurting out, "Chairman, your complexion today is much better than before! And I feel like you're even better than before you got sick."

Geraldo nodded slightly, smiling, "The doctor told me that the tumor in my body has completely disappeared."

Lester, overjoyed, asked, "Really, Chairman?! The tumor in your body has completely disappeared?"

"Yes." Geraldo smiled faintly, "From now on, I am a healthy person again."

"That's great!" Lester exclaimed excitedly, "This is simply a miracle!"

Geraldo nodded with a smile, "I think so too."

Lester couldn't contain his excitement, "Chairman, the two vice-chairmen and the other directors are discussing your illness in the main conference room outside. Just as the stock market opened, all the stocks of our listed companies under our banner hit the limit down. They are saying that if you don't step down from the chairman's position, the stocks will definitely hit the limit down again tomorrow. But now it's great! You can give them a good slap in the face! Then formally announce to the people of the country that you have recovered!"

Geraldo smiled, "Of course, since they hope I'm critically ill, I'll let them experience what true disappointment feels like!"

With that said, he added, "Lester, go tell them that I'll be there to preside over the meeting in five minutes!"

Lester nodded quickly, "Yes, Chairman, I'll go right away!"

After Lester left, Geraldo stood up, spirited, and said to Charlie, "Little Charlie, let's go, let's go together and face the enemy!"

Charlie nodded with a smile, "Uncle Snow, please go ahead."

Geraldo laughed heartily and then led Charlie out of the office, followed by stepping out of the chairman's private office area.

In the 58th-floor conference room, Dario and Lucas, the two cousins, were already confident.

Today, they had made thorough preparations.

Not only had they obtained the support of some minority shareholders long ago, but they had also misled the public through this morning's headline news, making everyone think that their elder Brother, Geraldo, was on the brink of death. Now that the stock price had plummeted, other minority shareholders were panicking, afraid that the stock price would continue to fall because of Geraldo.

So, in just a moment, all the members of the board of directors in the conference room had already sided with the two cousins.

Dario had even figured out the specific execution plan. When his elder Brother arrived later, he would directly throw the prepared newspapers in front of him and shift all the blame for the plummeting stock prices onto him.

Then, without waiting for his explanation, he would immediately demand a new vote from the board of directors on the grounds that the current chairman was unable to perform this important duty, and propose to elect a new chairman!

Another warm-up for Charlie begins

emeka · Mar 8, 2024

hahaha I feel sad sometimes because the chapter very short I just want to read all day thanks alot immortal junlee

Alonzo03 · Mar 8, 2024

Prodigy said:
Everyone one of them have been fertility sterilised

That sounds amusing
Keep the ball rolling Charlie

Ouch!!

Alonzo03 · Mar 8, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Whats that?

Oh I mean Lucas mention that Joaquin is related to Geraldo's family so I am wondering if Joaquin is related to Amelia

Alonzo03 · Mar 8, 2024

Geraldo still have good people around him, that will support him through thick and thin, like this Lester

rakak2000 · Mar 8, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Chapter 1537 -"Pinching Panic: A Snow Family Affliction"

Dario's words not only shocked everyone present but also made his sidekick, Old Three Lucas, involuntarily clench his legs.

From the standpoint of probability and logic, if his son, nephew, and second brother all had issues in that department, the likelihood of him escaping unscathed was extremely slim.

So, he quickly slipped his hand into his pocket, and through the lining of his pants, he pinched himself there. But as soon as he pinched, he was also scared out of his wits!

Because he couldn't feel anything either.

He immediately put on a mournful face and wailed, "What about me?! Check me too! I suddenly can't feel anything!"

The entire treatment room was filled with shocked expressions.

This... was just too unbelievable, wasn't it?

For both generations of the Snow family, all four males had lost their ability in that aspect?!

How could this be possible?

If it was due to illness, diseases like degeneration of bodily functions were usually not contagious, similar to paralysis, stroke, Parkinson's, ALS, myasthenia gravis, etc. Such diseases never showed contagious symptoms.

So, if one person among the four had this kind of problem, it would still be understandable.

But four people simultaneously? That was too strange, wasn't it?

Moreover, even if it was a genetic issue, there had never been a case where an entire family of four fell ill at the same time.

For example, if all the males in a family inherited the gene for baldness, it would still happen over a period of time, such as starting to lose hair heavily around forty years old and becoming completely bald around fifty years old.

But never had there been a case where a family inherited baldness, and then suddenly, four men aged forty-eight, forty-six, twenty-four, and twenty-one, all became bald at the same time!

The chief urologist became more and more confused. His palms were sweating nervously by now.

Because he had no idea where to start treating this.

After a systematic examination, he could basically confirm that the illness of these four people from the Snow family was exactly the same, but he just couldn't understand what caused them to fall ill.

So, he hastily asked, "Second Master, Third Master, could you both please carefully recall if you've recently been to any unusual places together, eaten any unusual food, or come into contact with any unusual things? Especially anything with radioactive contamination!"

"None!" Dario blurted out, "We've been in Eastcliff during this time, haven't gone anywhere else! We haven't come into contact with anything strange either!"

Lucas also nodded repeatedly, "Our respective homes all have sophisticated monitoring devices. The quality of water and air is monitored around the clock, and there are no sources of pollution in the houses. We've also conducted comprehensive tests for radiation, and there's absolutely no possibility of any radioactive substances."

"That's really strange," the chief urologist said with a furrowed brow, "The current situation is that we can't find the cause of the illness at all. Without finding the cause, we can't even begin to treat it!"

Dario cursed angrily, "Damn useless! If you can't even find the cause, what use are you?!"

The chief urologist said humbly, "Second Master, even without me saying it, you must realize how incredibly suspicious this situation is. It may even be beyond the scope of medicine, so even if you hit me or scold me, it won't help! We must now work together to find the cause of the illness and then follow the trail to find a treatment."

Chapter 1538 - "Frozen Assets: Sperm Storage and Survival Tactics"

Lucas just gritted his teeth on the side, cursing, "Where the hell do you get so many excuses? If it's not working, it's not working. Stop spouting nonsense! If you can't handle it, just get the hell out of here and let someone who can handle it take over!"

Dario, on the contrary, stopped Lucas, his brows furrowed as he pondered for a long time.

He also realized that something was fishy about this matter. It probably wasn't something within the scope of medicine.

Just then, his son, Feliciano, suddenly exclaimed, "Hey! Dad! Could it be that bastard from Uncle's house today messing with us?!"

Dario blurted out, "You mean that kid who fought me?!"

"Yeah!" Feliciano said, "He kept talking about something called 'sterilization' and even said it would make me infertile. He even said that if we needed his help, we should kneel outside Uncle's villa. Could it be him messing with us?"

Dario's heart skipped a beat, "Damn! It's very possible that it's that kid causing trouble! After all, with just a flick of his fingers, he made one of my subordinates, a War God, and a Realm Master lose their strength. Our family's current situation might also be related to him!"

Thinking of this, Dario gritted his teeth and cursed, "Damn it, if it's really that bastard, I'll definitely kill him!"

Lucas just hurriedly said, "Brother, how do we kill him? Have you forgotten how freakishly powerful he is? Even if we send five war gods and five realm masters, we might not be able to beat him!"

Feliciano added, "Yeah, Dad, when we went to Uncle's house today, we caught Uncle off guard. He must have already sent people to protect him tightly now. Even if that kid isn't there, we probably won't get any advantage."

Dario felt despondent again when he heard this.

This is... really unbearable.

Knowing it's that kid causing trouble, but still unable to afford to provoke him.

How to provoke him?

Even if he brings dozens of experts with him, there might be over a hundred experts secretly protecting around his elder Brother's villa.

Coupled with the fact that the kid's strength is unimaginable, he definitely has no chance of winning!

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said coldly, "It seems we have to plan for the long term. Let's endure him for now. Tomorrow at the board meeting, we'll take down the position of chairman first!"

The other three nodded in agreement.

At present, it's not the time to confront Geraldo and Charlie head-on. Instead, they need to figure out a way to first seize the position of chairman from Geraldo.

Once they take control of the power in the group, the situation will undergo a huge change. By then, Geraldo will only be constantly eroded!

Having made up his mind, Dario spoke to the head of the urology department, "Arrange for us four to freeze a portion of our sperm right away!"

"Freeze sperm?!" The others were also surprised. Lucas just asked, "Elder Brother, what are you planning to do?"

Dario said coldly, "I'm afraid that if we really can't recover, the bloodlines of both families and the entire Snow family will be cut off. Let's freeze the sperm first. If we can't recover, we can use artificial insemination to continue the bloodline!"

Lucas just suddenly understood. His second brother was making the worst-case scenario plan, leaving seeds for both families.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "I have to say, my second brother's idea is very visionary. He's obviously someone with great foresight! If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have thought of this. If the worst-case scenario comes, the Snow family would be completely cut off, right

Chapter 1539 -"Spermicide in Snowville: A Family's Frantic Folly"

Feliciano and Javier, two young men, also realized the importance of this matter, so they both nodded in agreement.

Freezing the sperm is like leaving behind seeds, making it simple to have children in the future.

After all, as the old saying goes, "Better safe than sorry!"

So, the chief urologist immediately arranged for the four of them to undergo painless artificial sampling and prepared a series of tests.

As soon as the samples were taken out, they were immediately tested using testing equipment, and the remaining samples were immediately frozen at ultra-low temperatures with liquid nitrogen. Once the tests were completed and no problems were found, they could be safely stored for long-term storage.

However, when the samples were taken out and tested under the testing equipment, the doctors discovered something that they couldn't believe.

When they reported the results to the chief urologist, the chief urologist was so scared that his legs were shaking.

As Dario and others saw his extremely unpleasant expression, they immediately stepped forward to ask, "What's going on? Is there anything abnormal?"

The chief urologist swallowed hard, forced himself to calm down, and said, "The results for Second Young Master, Third Young Master, and the other two young masters are already out. The survival rate of your sperm is..."

Feliciano, seeing him beating around the bush, couldn't help but curse angrily, "What the hell are you blabbering about? What's the damn survival rate? Just spit it out!"

The chief urologist could only grit his teeth and, trembling, said, "The sperm survival rate for all four of you is zero."

"What?!" The four of them exclaimed in shock. Dario was already weak due to his bladder injury. He couldn't even stand properly and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

This news was like a bolt from the blue for the Snow family's four.

A zero sperm survival rate meant that they no longer had the ability to reproduce?!

Dario was so frightened that even his hands were trembling. Even the plaster-wrapped right hand was shaking uncontrollably.

He trembled and asked, "What's going on? How could the sperm not survive? I've always been perfectly normal!"

"Yeah!" Feliciano cried, "Just a few months ago, I got a model pregnant. I spent a million to have her abort the baby so she wouldn't bother me. How come now there's no survival rate?"

Dario was so angry when he heard this that he slapped Feliciano with his left hand and cursed, "You bastard! You got someone pregnant, and we didn't let her have the baby? If she had a son, wouldn't our Snow family have an heir?"

Feliciano looked aggrieved, choked up, and said, "Dad! You kept reminding me not to mess around outside, not to get a woman pregnant, not to have illegitimate children, saying it would affect my image in the eyes of other major families, would greatly lower my value, and I wouldn't be able to marry the young ladies of top families in the future. So I spent money to have her abort the baby! Wasn't I following your instructions?"

Dario sighed and slapped himself a few times, angrily muttering, "You talk too much! You talk too much! You talk too much!!!"

In fact, he knew very well that everything his son Feliciano said was true.

Among the wealthy families in China, marriage was all about being well-matched.

This matching wasn't just about the strength of the families; it also depended on the personal qualities of both parties.

If it were two families both worth billions, and the man was ugly while the woman was beautiful, undoubtedly, the young lady of this billion-dollar family would not be interested in the young master of this billion-dollar family.

If it were two billion-dollar families, and the man was talented while the woman was mediocre, the young master of the family wouldn't compromise either.

In addition to appearance, if one party had a bad reputation, it would also greatly reduce their own value.

Chapter 1540 - "The Great Sperm Swindle: Snow Sons' Struggle for Survival"

Among these, the biggest drawback for men is having illegitimate children outside.

In aristocratic families, whether male or female, they are pampered by their parents. Which young lady would be willing to marry and become a stepmother to an illegitimate child? Impossible.

Even Haidee, when she first encountered Charlie, attached great importance to this matter. Young and noble, how could she possibly agree to become a stepmother?

Dario also hoped his son would maintain his competitive edge, so he repeatedly warned him that while he could have fun outside, he must not father any children.

At that time, he never imagined his son would one day lose his ability to reproduce!

Now, with zero sperm survival rate and an illegitimate child aborted, wouldn't this lead to the end of the family line?

Feliciano was also filled with grief and indignation.

His own manhood was already useless, and now with no chance of sperm survival, he not only had no opportunity to enjoy the company of beautiful women but also no chance to become a father. Wasn't this just like becoming a eunuch?!

With this in mind, he looked at Dario in panic and blurted out, "Dad! This must be that bastard from Uncle's family who did something to us. Let's go plead with him! We can't let our family line end like this. I'm still young, I don't want to end up being a living eunuch in the future!"

Javier beside him was also scared to death, crying, "Second Uncle, Dad, I don't want to become a living eunuch either."

Dario's face darkened as he said, "If we go to beg him now, what will happen at the board meeting tomorrow? When I was at your Uncle's house today, I already hinted. Tomorrow, I'll confront him at the board meeting. If we go beg that kid today, they will definitely use the board meeting to threaten us!"

"Moreover, your Uncle might use this to force me and your Third Uncle to give up all our voting rights. In that case, we will never be able to overthrow your Uncle!"

In the Snow Group, shares and voting rights corresponded.

In other words, having 51% of the shares meant having 51% of the voting rights.

As long as the voting rights reached 51%, they could decide everything in the company.

But there were exceptions.

For example, if Dario voluntarily or was forced to hand over his share of voting rights to Geraldo, then Geraldo would gain his share of decision-making power.

And Dario, although he still owned shares, would lose his voting rights and thus his decision-making power.

This was also why Jack Ma of Alibaba, despite having a low shareholding percentage, had high decision-making power.

Other shareholders trusted him, or couldn't compete with him, so they transferred all their voting rights to him, allowing him to make decisions without dispute.

What Dario was worried about now was this point.

He was extremely depressed at the moment, thinking to himself, "Damn it, it's all because of my big mouth. I mentioned the board meeting first, giving my elder Brother a show of strength. If I go to beg him now, my elder Brother will definitely use this against me!"

"So, no matter what, I have to endure until tomorrow when I successfully seize power!"

"If necessary, after everything is settled, I can then use money to buy off that young man from my elder Brother's family!"

"Ten million isn't enough? Then make it hundred million. Hundred million isn't enough? Then make it a billion. After all, in this world, there's no one who can't be bought with money!"

Chapter 1541 - "Snow's Shuffle: From Heirs to Hurdles in a Single Night"

Because he didn't want to delay his plan to seize power at the board meeting tomorrow, Dario decided to endure tonight no matter what.

At the same time, he immediately promised the hospital director to spend a lot of money to find several top experts from the United States in related fields and have them come over to see if they could cure the problem through medical means.

If they could, that would be great. There would be no need to beg that kid. They could just get rid of him!

If they couldn't...

Well, then things would be a bit tricky. In order to prevent the family line from ending, they might even have to kneel down and beg that kid!

Just thinking about Charlie's extremely arrogant face made Dario feel uncomfortable all over.

Lucas just asked softly, "Second Brother, will that kid also go to the board meeting tomorrow?"

"Oh crap!" Dario's expression changed immediately.

If that guy went to the board meeting tomorrow, it would probably be very uncomfortable! If he helped Geraldo suppress himself, what would he do then?

After thinking for a while, he couldn't come up with any solutions. He could only sigh and say, "Thinking about this now is meaningless. I can't think of any solution. We'll just have to deal with it when the time comes!"

Lucas suddenly remembered something and whispered, "Second Brother, do you remember the kid from Elder Brother's family, Joaquin from the Frontier Enterprises? That guy has been trying to flatter me for a while now, wanting to cooperate with us. Should I call him over to ask about the situation?"

"Okay!" Dario hurriedly said, "Call him now and ask him to come to the hospital to see me!"

Since he left Aurous Hill quietly, Joaquin had spent most of his time seeking medical treatment worldwide, trying to cure himself.

He went to Japan first, then to the United States, wandering around for a long time, seeing many doctors and spending a lot of money, but none of them were able to solve the problem.

Over time, Joaquin basically gave up.

Fortunately, he was getting older, and he already had children. After giving up treatment, he simply focused all his attention on his career.

Once a person no longer had distractions and focused on their career, their concentration would multiply.

So now Joaquin only wanted to make the Frontier Enterprises bigger and earn more money, using money and material things to fill the void in his body and desires.

However, the Wilson family in Eastcliff could only be considered a second-rate family, still far behind the top families. Joaquin desperately wanted to cling to a big thigh, so after trying various methods, he finally established a bit of a relationship with Snow's Lucas.

Even though he tried his best to flatter and curry favor with Lucas, Lucas still looked down on him to some extent and never even thought about accepting him as a dog.

Just when he was wondering how to win over Lucas, he suddenly received a call from Lucas.

So he quickly answered and flattered, "Ah, Mr. Snow, why do you have time to call me?"

Lucas asked him, "Old Wilson, are you in Eastcliff?"

"Yes!" Joaquin quickly replied, "I haven't left Eastcliff since I came back from the United States. Mr. Snow, do you have any instructions?"

Lucas said, "I want to ask you something. It's quite important. Can you come to the hospital of the Snow's Group now? Let's talk face to face."

"Sure!" Joaquin chuckled, "Mr. Snow, please wait a moment. I'll come over right away!"

Chapter 1542 - "Connections and Complications: Claire's Request"

"All right, I'll wait for you here!"

At this moment.

After having dinner with the Snow family, Charlie was dragged by Geraldo to drink quite a bit of liquor. He finally returned to the guest room arranged by Amelia, took a bath, and lay down to rest.

At this time, Claire called him, asking, "Honey, how's it going in Eastcliff?"

Charlie smiled and said, "It's going well overall. If things go smoothly, I should be done in about three days."

"That's good." Claire responded with concern, "Take care of yourself out there. After all, you've never traveled far before."

Charlie felt a little moved and said with a smile, "Wife, don't worry, I'm an adult now and can take care of myself. I'll rush back as soon as I finish things here."

"Okay." Claire smiled and said, "By the way, honey, there's something I need to ask of you."

Charlie hurriedly asked, "Wife, why are you being so formal to me? Just tell me what's on your mind."

Claire said, "Well, it's like this. Elsa and I were chatting today, and she happened to return to Eastcliff. Moreover, her grandmother's birthday is the day after tomorrow at noon. Can you help me buy a gift and attend her grandma's birthday banquet?"

Charlie calculated the time. Most of his arrangements were for tomorrow. In the morning, he would accompany Geraldo to the Snow Group's board meeting, and then he would go to the ancestral tomb of the Wade family in Yanling Mountain to pay respects to his parents. However, the day after tomorrow, he didn't have much planned. Originally, he was thinking of staying an extra day to see if the situation at the Snow family could be settled. If everything went smoothly, he would return to Aurous Hill the day after tomorrow.

So, he hadn't planned to leave Eastcliff the day after tomorrow anyway, and it wasn't a big deal to attend Elsa's grandmother's birthday banquet.

However, Charlie felt a little uncomfortable about one thing.

Elsa flew to Eastcliff with him. She didn't mention inviting him to her grandmother's birthday banquet at the time. Now, she brought it up in conversation with Claire. He guessed that once she told Claire, Claire would definitely ask him to go, right?

Charlie didn't have any feelings for Elsa, but Elsa always seemed to have some ulterior motives, which made him somewhat repelled.

Just like the time she invited Claire to go to the hot springs, her real purpose was him, but she used a roundabout way to find a breakthrough from Claire. This time was no different. It was basically the same old trick.

He didn't know what this woman saw in him, but he had to make her give up on him as soon as possible.

However, although Charlie had some objections in his heart, he still readily agreed, saying, "Sure, I'll prepare a gift tomorrow and go over the day after tomorrow at noon."

"Okay." Claire said, "Thank you, honey, for running this errand for me. When I was in college and went to Eastcliff to play, Grandma Dewey was very kind to me. I originally wanted to go to Eastcliff myself, but tomorrow I have to take my mom to the hospital for a check-up. If there's no problem with the check-up, her leg cast will be removed. And my mom has been urging me to get her fallen tooth replaced quickly, so I'm really tied up these days and can only rely on you."

Charlie smiled and said, "Don't worry, wife, I'll take care of it."

Claire asked, "Shall I transfer you some money? You can look for a suitable gift within a price range of around a hundred thousand. As for what to buy, it's up to you. I trust your judgment!"

Charlie smiled and said, "No need to transfer me money, I have money. The clients here have already settled their accounts in advance."

Claire exclaimed in surprise, "So generous!"

Charlie said, "After all, they're from wealthy families!"

Claire said, "Well then, I won't be polite with you! Thank you, honey!"

My wife never says I will transfer money inturn she wants me buy everything for her and at the end she says I spend money like water...

Prodigy · Mar 8, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Chapter 1543 - "Melting Moments: Joaquin's Uncomfortable Conversation with Lucas"

The night in Eastcliff.

Joaquin Wilson sat in his Rolls-Royce, speeding along the nighttime roads.

At this moment, he was extremely excited.

After all, he was going to attend the invitation from Lucas, the third son of the Snow family.

Although Lucas ranked last in the Snow family and didn't have much real power, he was still a direct descendant of the Snow family. Whether in terms of assets or social status, he was much stronger than Joaquin.

So, Joaquin was desperately trying to curry favor with him, hoping to leverage the Snow family's influence through him.

Although he didn't know why Lucas wanted to see him, the fact that Lucas took the initiative to approach him was already a big step forward.

Twenty minutes later.

Joaquin arrived at the Snow Family Hospital, where Lucas's son, Javier, was already waiting at the entrance.

Seeing Joaquin, he approached and asked, "Are you Uncle Wilson?"

Joaquin nodded hurriedly and asked with a smile, "Are you Mr. Lucas Snow's son?"

"Yes." Javier nodded and said, "Uncle Wilson, come with me. My dad and my second uncle are both waiting for you."

Joaquin asked in surprise, "Is the second uncle here too?"

"Yes, they are all waiting for you."

Upon hearing this, Joaquin became excited.

Throughout Eastcliff, everyone knew that the eldest son of the Snow family was seriously ill and didn't have much time left. So everyone also knew that the next head of the Snow Group would definitely be Dario, the second uncle of the Snow family.

He couldn't even dream of having the opportunity to connect with the second uncle of the Snow family.

But now, there was a ready-made opportunity right in front of him!

He hurriedly followed Javier to the special care ward. In the ward, he saw Dario and Lucas, both with somewhat peculiar expressions.

When Lucas saw him coming in, he hurriedly drove everyone except his second brother out of the room, leaving only the three of them.

So, Lucas went straight to the point and asked Joaquin, "Old Wilson, I'm going to ask you something, and you must answer truthfully."

Without hesitation, Joaquin said, "You can rest assured, I will tell you everything I know."

Lucas, enduring his embarrassment, opened his mouth and asked Joaquin, "Old Wilson, I want to ask you, do you still have the ability to reproduce?"

Upon hearing this question, Joaquin felt as if he had been struck by lightning, standing there dumbfounded, not knowing what to do.

He never dreamed that Lucas would ask such a soul-piercing question as soon as he opened his mouth.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "I did lose my ability to reproduce, but outsiders don't know about this! How did Lucas know? Should I admit to such a shameful matter? Also, what is Lucas's intention in calling me here to ask me this question?"

Seeing Joaquin's embarrassed expression and his silence, Lucas became anxious and said with a pout, "Ah, Old Wilson, what are you hesitating about? Is it so difficult to answer such a question? Just tell me, yes or no?"

Although Joaquin didn't know why Lucas asked him this question, he remembered his promise to him earlier that he would tell him everything he knew, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Sir Snow, to be honest, I have indeed lost my ability to reproduce."

Chapter 1544 - "Revelations in the Snow: Joaquin's Startling Confession"

Lucas and his brother Dario exchanged a glance, then he hurriedly asked, "Elder Wilson, tell me, what's the deal with your lack of reproductive ability? What's going on?"

Joaquin said embarrassedly, "Mr. Snow, why are you so concerned about this issue? Honestly, it's not that I don't want to tell you, but this kind of thing is too embarrassing to talk about!"

Dario, who had been silent all along, spoke up, "Mr. Wilson, don't feel burdened. We came to you to discuss as fellow patients, to exchange information. Maybe there's something we can help each other with, to share more clues."

"What?!"

Joaquin was dumbfounded.

Exchange of information between fellow patients?

What does that mean?

Could it be that these two cousins are also facing the same issue now?

No way?!

These two are the big shots of the Snow family!

And they are both younger than me, how could they have such a problem at such a young age?

He couldn't help but ask, "Second Master, what's going on with you?"

Dario waved his hand and said, "Mr. Wilson, let's talk about your situation first. I hope you can fulfill your promise and tell me and my third brother everything. I want to know the ins and outs of this whole thing."

Joaquin nodded, then sighed heavily and said, "Ah, this matter is quite complicated when you start talking about it."

With that, Joaquin recounted to the Snow brothers about his journey to Aurous Hill to fulfill his father's last wish, meeting the Wilson family, and encountering Charlie, who punished him.

At first, the Snow family members didn't think much of it. But when they heard that Charlie made him inexplicably lose his reproductive ability, Dario hurriedly asked, "Who is this guy named Wade? Could he be from the Wade family in Eastcliff?"

Joaquin thought of Charlie, gritted his teeth and said, "That guy named Wade is the son-in-law of the Wilson family in Aurous Hill! Damn it, that family is even worse than a hair! Their group was in a state of losses, with negative assets of tens of millions owed to the bank, and even so, that guy named Wade and his father-in-law's family were still despised in this family, they're simply trash among trash, how could they possibly be from the Wade family in Eastcliff."

Dario urgently asked him, "What does that kid look like?"

Joaquin said, "He's tall, looks somewhat handsome, talks a bit pretentiously, looks like he deserves a beating."

Dario furrowed his brows tightly and said to Lucas, "It might be the kid from our elder Brother's family!"

Lucas blurted out, "It must be him! Damn it, Brother, don't you forget, he mentioned Elder Wilson's name on his own, he must be the same person who ruined Elder Wilson's reproductive ability, Charlie!"

When Joaquin heard this, he was instantly stunned and blurted out, "Do you mean, that bastard Charlie has hooked up with our your Brother, Geraldo?"

"Exactly!" Dario gritted his teeth, "Today, both my brother and I, as well as our sons, suffered a big loss under his hands. Damn it, this kid is simply poisonous, he says a word and suddenly all four of us inexplicably lose that aspect of our ability!"

"Damn!" Lucas also angrily said, "This bastard, he just moves his mouth and then suddenly, all four of us lose that aspect of our ability!"

"F**k," Joaquin gasped in shock.

Is this Charlie too ruthless?

He directly ruined the second and third masters of the Snow family, as well as their sons?!

The Snow family is at least the third-ranked super family in Eastcliff, and this kid has cut off the Snow family's lineage. Isn't he afraid of the Snow family's retaliation?!

Chapter 1545 - "The Enigma of Charlie: Joaquin's Reflections on Aurous Hill"

In the midst of astonishment and shock, Joaquin couldn't help but sigh, "Speaking of which, this Charlie is really damn mysterious. That day, he just talked a bit, and then I was completely at a loss."

At this point, Joaquin couldn't help but recall his painful experience in Aurous Hill.

First, he was beaten by Charlie, and then he lost his manhood. But that wasn't the worst part!

The worst part was that he had been misled by that old guy surnamed Weigard, who claimed to be able to restore his virility. Instead of recovering his vigor, his manhood was almost completely ruined.

In the end, it was only through Charlie's treatment that he barely managed to salvage anything.

As for the method Charlie used to save his manhood, that was another story of agony.

At that time, the combination of a liter of urine with a liter of medicine left him traumatized to this day.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh, "Ah, you two don't know. Back in Aurous Hill, this old bone of mine was damn well played by this kid!"

Dario was gritting his teeth, "So you mean, this kid is just a son-in-law from a small family in Aurous Hill, but how did he manage to get involved with my elder Brother? It's really strange!"

Since Charlie's parents were murdered years ago after leaving Eastcliff, Dario had long since lost any memory or impression of Charlie's father. So he couldn't see through Charlie's identity. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't understand how a loser son-in-law from a small city like Charlie could mix with his elder Brother and even be invited to their home, dining together with them as a family of three.

It's worth mentioning that, with his elder Brother's status and background, even those nationally renowned internet entrepreneurs wouldn't receive such treatment.

Joaquin remembered something and blurted out, "I remember now. This Charlie in Aurous Hill managed to deceive quite a few people through deception and trickery. Many influential figures in the area even addressed him as Master Wade."

"Master Wade?" Dario frowned, asking, "What kind of master? Master in what field?"

Joaquin said, "It seems to be about Feng Shui or something. It's said that he's quite skilled in Feng Shui. The local tycoons would pay him tens of millions or even hundreds of millions for one Feng Shui reading, and some even gave him a set of villas worth over a hundred million as a gift. I don't know how this kid is so good at deceiving people."

Dario suddenly realized, "Second Brother! I understand now! Elder Brother must be terminally ill and doesn't know what to do, so he's resorting to desperate measures, believing in Feng Shui fortune-telling."

Dario also nodded in agreement and sneered, "I think so too! It's probably because he's scared to death, so afraid of going insane, that he's seeking out these con artists from the underworld to prolong his life!"

Dario sneered, "It's really interesting. Wasn't he yelling about being an atheist all his life? Never believing in ghosts or gods? How come now, when he's on the brink of death, he suddenly believes in Feng Shui fortune-telling?"

"Who knows," Dario waved his hand and said, "But this kid is indeed quite mysterious. Even now, I still can't figure out how he managed to make us lose our abilities in that aspect. Could it be that he really has some kind of mystical ability?"

Joaquin quickly flattered, "Ah, Second Young Master, I have some insights on this matter, but they haven't been verified. If you two don't mind, I can share them with you for reference."

Dario nodded, "Go ahead!"

Chapter 1546 - "Sleight of Hand: Joaquin's Analysis of Charlie's Charades"

Joaquin said, "I've been thinking. Although metaphysical stuff does have some degree of truth to it, it's more on a macro level. For example, it might gradually affect one's luck, but it's unlikely to instantly affect a person's fertility. So, I think that kid must have used some diversionary tactics."

Dario asked, "Diversionary tactics? What do you mean? Why do you say that?"

Joaquin explained, "It's like magic tricks. Besides misdirection, magicians often use diversionary tactics. When they point with their right hand to make you look, the object is usually hidden in their left hand. And when they point to their hat, the object is usually hidden in their sleeve."

Dario nodded solemnly, "Go on."

Joaquin hurriedly continued, "You see, this Charlie seems to be dabbling in metaphysics on the surface, but I think this lad must have used some secret method to secretly poison us. It's just that when he poisoned us, we were all distracted, so we didn't notice."

Suddenly, Dario thought of something, straightened up, and blurted out, "Makes sense! It makes a lot of sense! I've been wondering why my two subordinates, after being grabbed by him, suddenly became completely weak. Now thinking about it, it's very likely that he secretly poisoned my subordinates! Otherwise, how could two top-notch experts inexplicably turn into useless people?"

Dario just interjected, "Second brother, if that brat really poisoned us, then he must have an antidote! Doesn't this mean that as long as we can get the antidote from him, there's a chance of recovery?"

"Yes!" Dario immediately agreed, "This kid definitely has a way to help us recover! After we finish our business tomorrow, we'll find a way to make him hand over the antidote!"

Upon hearing this, Joaquin became excited too!

During this time, he had been racking his brains to treat his own root injury, and in recent days, he had even been considering giving up.

But that didn't mean he was willing to accept the status quo. It was just that he felt somewhat powerless.

If he could cure his root injury, he would be willing to pay any price!

So, he hurriedly knelt down on one knee, clasping his hands together over his head, and pleaded, "I am also a victim of Charlie. I have endured torment from this lad. If you two have the opportunity to make him hand over the antidote, please pity me and give me a chance to recover!"

Dario nodded slightly and said, "Wilson, rest assured. You've been open with us today, and when we get the antidote in the future, we won't forget you!"

Joaquin, deeply moved, said excitedly, "Second Master, thank you so much! I will never forget your great kindness!"

Dario just made a sound of acknowledgment and said to him, "Alright, Wilson, it's getting late. You should go back and rest early. We'll keep in touch with you about this matter, and if there's any news, we'll inform you promptly."

Joaquin nodded hurriedly, respectfully saying, "Second Master, then I'll take my leave!"

As soon as Joaquin left, Dario immediately asked Dario, "Second brother, what are the chances of that Wade bastard handing over the antidote?"

Dario snorted coldly, "Didn't you hear what Joaquin said? This kid is actually just a charlatan who plays feng shui tricks. Coming to Eastcliff to see the elder Brother, he's definitely after money. As long as he's after money, there's nothing to worry about. After we settle the matters of the board of directors tomorrow, I'll just throw money at him until he willingly kneels down and calls me master!"

Chapter 1547 - "Snowflakes and Sentiments: Charlie's Moment with Haidee"

Due to the influence of a strong cold air mass, the temperature in Eastcliff dropped sharply at night, and large goose feather-like snowflakes floated in the sky.

Charlie's phone received a notification, saying that Eastcliff had issued a blue alert for a blizzard from tonight to tomorrow during the day.

Charlie, dressed in thin clothes, stepped out onto the balcony of his guest room, his mind filled with thoughts of his parents.

Tomorrow, he would go to pay respects at his parents' graves.

This matter had been put off in his heart for eighteen years, and every time he thought of it, it felt like a lump in his throat.

Just as he was lost in thought, he suddenly heard the voice of Haidee: "Charlie, are you not cold wearing so thin?"

Charlie turned around to see that Haidee had somehow entered the room and come to the door of the balcony.

Haidee hurriedly explained, "Sorry, Charlie, I knocked on the door earlier, but no one answered, so I just pushed the door open myself."

Charlie smiled faintly and nodded gently, "It's okay, why are you still so formal between us?"

Suddenly, Haidee blushed.

She walked up to Charlie and asked him, "Charlie, were you thinking about something just now?"

Charlie nodded, "Just thinking about some things from the past."

Haidee gently touched his hand and then held it without letting go, gratefully saying, "Charlie, my father's illness, thanks to you, you saved his life!"

Charlie sincerely said, "`Maria, Uncle Snow is a good friend of my father and also a respected elder to me. I couldn't just stand by and watch him suffer. If I didn't have the ability, it would be one thing, but since I do, of course, I had to save him."

"Yeah!" Haidee nodded heavily and said, "Charlie, how many days can you stay in Eastcliff this time? After accompanying my father to finish the board meeting tomorrow and pay respects to Uncle Wade and Aunt Wade, are you going back?"

Charlie said, "I have some personal matters the day after tomorrow, so after I'm done, I'll have to go back."

Haidee's expression suddenly became somewhat disappointed and sad. She looked up at him with clear and eager eyes, and asked, "Charlie, can't you stay a few more days this time? It's almost New Year's. How about you stay at my house for the New Year before leaving?"

Charlie chuckled, "There are still twenty days until the New Year. If I don't go back all this time, I won't be able to explain to your sister-in-law."

Haidee pouted, looking a little aggrieved, "I don't acknowledge her as my sister-in-law, and you're not really my brother. You're the fiancé I've been committed to since I was a child!"

Charlie shook his head helplessly and said, "Okay, whatever you say."

Haidee suddenly felt a little disappointed. She thought to herself, "Every time I talk to Charlie, he always finds various ways to remind me that he's already married! But doesn't he know that parental orders are greater than heaven? At least I've been reminding myself like this for so many years, why can't he be like me?"

Thinking of this, Haidee couldn't help but sigh, gripping Charlie's hand a little tighter, and with a hint of resentment in her tone, she said, "Charlie, you are the young master of the Wade family, and you are so capable. A small place like Aurous Hill can't contain you. Sooner or later, you will return to Eastcliff."

Charlie was slightly stunned and said calmly, "Whether I come back or not, let's talk about it later."

...

That night, Charlie had a bizarre dream.

In the dream, his parents hadn't passed away, and he was still the young master of the Wade family, grown up and admired by thousands in Eastcliff.

In the dream, he wore a decent suit, with a groom's boutonniere, leading a luxurious convoy of cars to the huge villa of the Snow family.

Inside the villa, Haidee wore a pure white wedding dress, sitting on the bed in her boudoir, smiling like a flower at him.

Then, a group of young men and women he didn't recognize urged him to search everywhere for Haidee's red shoes.

Chapter 1548 - "Dreams and Realities: Charlie's Morning Reflections"

When he found Haidee's red shoes and helped her put them on himself, the scene immediately flashed to the wedding venue.

The dream wedding was grand to the extreme.

Charlie's parents were there, wearing happy and kind smiles on their faces.

As the wedding music played, Geraldo led Haidee to him, smiling as he handed her over.

Then, they exchanged wedding vows, swapped rings, and kissed each other.

Next, the emcee asked Haidee to turn her back to the bridesmaids and toss the bouquet.

But surprisingly, the one who caught the bouquet was Claire!

And Claire, upon catching the bouquet, didn't show a hint of joy. On the contrary, her expression was quite resentful...

Charlie locked eyes with her and couldn't help but shudder, abruptly opening his eyes to realize that it was just a dream.

He was shocked by the absurdity of the dream, and it took him a few minutes to gradually come to his senses.

Seeing the sky outside getting brighter, he sighed and got up to freshen up before walking out of the room.

Downstairs, Amelia was preparing breakfast with the servants.

Geraldo had already gotten up early, sitting in the living room in high spirits, holding a cup of coffee, reading the latest newspaper.

There weren't many people nowadays who still liked to read newspapers.

But Geraldo was one of them.

Seeing Charlie coming downstairs, he immediately waved to him with a smile, saying, "Little Charlie, come here!"

"Okay, Uncle Snow." Charlie responded and walked over.

On the sofa, Charlie sat down beside Geraldo.

Geraldo then handed him the newspaper, smiling as he said, "Take a look at the front page."

Charlie took the newspaper and looked at the headline on the front page, which read: "Snow Group Chairman Critically Ill, Trillion-Dollar Group May Face Leadership Crisis."

Charlie couldn't help but furrow his brow, saying, "Isn't this newspaper being too irresponsible in its reporting?"

Geraldo smiled faintly, saying, "This must be the doing of my two cousins. They spread the rumor of my critical illness first, causing shareholders and the market to lose confidence in the Snow Group. This way, securities institutions will downgrade the stock price and performance expectations of the Snow Group. As a result, the stock price of all the listed companies under the Snow Group will definitely plummet when the market opens in an hour, maybe even hit the limit down."

Charlie couldn't help but frown, "Uncle Snow, but aren't they also shareholders of the Snow Group? By doing this, aren't they harming their own interests?"

Geraldo shook his head with a smile, "For major shareholders, a slight drop in stock price doesn't really matter."

He then explained, "You see, if the news of my serious illness causes the stock price to drop now, the ones most anxious would be retail investors and small shareholders. They'll see their money shrinking and will definitely express their dissatisfaction through various channels."

"And since the stock price dropped because of my serious illness, I'll be the one to bear the blame. So, when the time comes, they can better instigate other shareholders to pressure me to step down, because now the market doesn't trust me. Only when I step down can they breathe a sigh of relief."

"Once they successfully achieve their goal and kick me out of the board of directors, the stock price will rise again. So, for them, there's basically no actual loss in this move. This tactic is called 'using a borrowed knife to kill.'"

Chapter 1549 - "Boardroom Battle: Geraldo's Determination to Fight Back"

After listening to Geraldo's explanation, Charlie finally understood the true purpose behind the manipulation of the media by the second and third sons of the Snow family.

He became even more curious about what the reactions of these two "eunuchs" would be when they saw the rejuvenated Geraldo at the Snow Group later.

At this moment, Haidee also came down and saw her father and Charlie reading the newspaper. She curiously asked, "Dad, Brother Charlie, what news are you reading? You seem so engrossed."

Geraldo smiled and said, "I made the headlines today."

"Really?" Haidee hurriedly leaned over and glanced at the headline, then said indignantly, "Isn't this too much? Even if your condition worsened before, it only required hospitalization for further treatment. It's far from being critically ill. How can this media be so irresponsible?"

Geraldo chuckled, "You're in the entertainment industry yourself, don't you know the behavior of these private media outlets? Sensationalizing, exaggerating, even fabricating stories out of thin air, aren't these their specialties? Besides, there must be someone behind the scenes pushing the agenda, otherwise, they wouldn't publish such unverified news."

Haidee immediately realized and asked offhandedly, "Dad, could it be Uncle Two and Uncle Three?"

Geraldo nodded, "Besides them, there's no one else. Everything, surely, is for today's board meeting, to put me in a more disadvantageous position."

He continued, "Knowing them, they will definitely invite media reporters to the scene today, wanting to capture me looking weak and critically ill to show to the entire nation!"

"That's outrageous!" Haidee exclaimed angrily, "Then, when you go over later, just clarify with the media face to face. Tell them you've already recovered from your illness. That'll teach them a lesson!"

Geraldo smiled, "I've already spoken to Lester just now. No media reporters are allowed to enter the Snow Group's building until the end of today's board meeting. We'll hold a press conference after the meeting ends. I want to show these directors who's in charge."

Lester Lee was Geraldo's deputy and his most trusted person in the Snow Group, personally groomed by him, very reliable.

Amelia overheard the conversation and walked over, saying, "Geraldo, why don't Maria and I go with you today?"

Geraldo waved his hand, "You two better not come with me. The company has regulations, family members should not interfere with work, and besides, Maria is a public figure, it's not appropriate to involve her. So, you two stay at home and let Little Charlie accompany me."

Amelia had no choice but to nod in agreement.

After dinner, Charlie and Geraldo rode in a Rolls-Royce, under the protection of the security team, heading to the Snow Group.

These security personnel were all hired from a top security company by Geraldo yesterday afternoon.

This time, he had invested a huge amount of money to ensure his and his family's safety, and he would never allow anyone to take advantage of him again.

The convoy drove into the underground parking lot of the Snow Group's building in a grand manner.

Here, there was a special elevator for the chairman, which could directly reach the top floor of the building from the underground parking lot.

This elevator was only qualified to be used by Geraldo and his entourage, not even Dario and Lucas had this privilege.

Moreover, the entrance to the chairman's special elevator in the underground parking lot was in a separate enclosed garage. In other words, ordinary people not only couldn't use his special elevator, but it was also impossible for them to even enter this enclosed garage.

After reaching the 58th floor in the elevator, they arrived at a completely enclosed chairman's office area.

Chapter 1550 - "Executive Showdown: Power Play in the Conference Room"

This area covered nearly a thousand square meters, including the chairman's office, a lounge, a private meeting room, and a room for fitness and entertainment.

And this area was off-limits to ordinary people.

In other words, from the moment Geraldo entered the closed garage of the underground parking lot, he entered an environment where no one could disturb him. The people who could appear here were all his confidants.

After Geraldo, accompanied by Charlie and a group of close bodyguards, arrived at his office, he immediately picked up the phone on the desk and said, "Summon Lester."

Soon, a middle-aged man in his forties knocked on the door and entered.

When he saw Geraldo, the man was astonished, staring in disbelief for a moment before blurting out, "Chairman, your complexion today is much better than before! And I feel like you're even better than before you got sick."

Geraldo nodded slightly, smiling, "The doctor told me that the tumor in my body has completely disappeared."

Lester, overjoyed, asked, "Really, Chairman?! The tumor in your body has completely disappeared?"

"Yes." Geraldo smiled faintly, "From now on, I am a healthy person again."

"That's great!" Lester exclaimed excitedly, "This is simply a miracle!"

Geraldo nodded with a smile, "I think so too."

Lester couldn't contain his excitement, "Chairman, the two vice-chairmen and the other directors are discussing your illness in the main conference room outside. Just as the stock market opened, all the stocks of our listed companies under our banner hit the limit down. They are saying that if you don't step down from the chairman's position, the stocks will definitely hit the limit down again tomorrow. But now it's great! You can give them a good slap in the face! Then formally announce to the people of the country that you have recovered!"

Geraldo smiled, "Of course, since they hope I'm critically ill, I'll let them experience what true disappointment feels like!"

With that said, he added, "Lester, go tell them that I'll be there to preside over the meeting in five minutes!"

Lester nodded quickly, "Yes, Chairman, I'll go right away!"

After Lester left, Geraldo stood up, spirited, and said to Charlie, "Little Charlie, let's go, let's go together and face the enemy!"

Charlie nodded with a smile, "Uncle Snow, please go ahead."

Geraldo laughed heartily and then led Charlie out of the office, followed by stepping out of the chairman's private office area.

In the 58th-floor conference room, Dario and Lucas, the two cousins, were already confident.

Today, they had made thorough preparations.

Not only had they obtained the support of some minority shareholders long ago, but they had also misled the public through this morning's headline news, making everyone think that their elder Brother, Geraldo, was on the brink of death. Now that the stock price had plummeted, other minority shareholders were panicking, afraid that the stock price would continue to fall because of Geraldo.

So, in just a moment, all the members of the board of directors in the conference room had already sided with the two cousins.

Dario had even figured out the specific execution plan. When his elder Brother arrived later, he would directly throw the prepared newspapers in front of him and shift all the blame for the plummeting stock prices onto him.

Then, without waiting for his explanation, he would immediately demand a new vote from the board of directors on the grounds that the current chairman was unable to perform this important duty, and propose to elect a new chairman!

You are all mistaken
You will soon receive the shock of your of your life coupled with the fertility sterilisation,which would lead to..... Don't know the kind of illness it would lead to

Prosper · Mar 9, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Chapter 1537 -"Pinching Panic: A Snow Family Affliction"

Dario's words not only shocked everyone present but also made his sidekick, Old Three Lucas, involuntarily clench his legs.

From the standpoint of probability and logic, if his son, nephew, and second brother all had issues in that department, the likelihood of him escaping unscathed was extremely slim.

So, he quickly slipped his hand into his pocket, and through the lining of his pants, he pinched himself there. But as soon as he pinched, he was also scared out of his wits!

Because he couldn't feel anything either.

He immediately put on a mournful face and wailed, "What about me?! Check me too! I suddenly can't feel anything!"

The entire treatment room was filled with shocked expressions.

This... was just too unbelievable, wasn't it?

For both generations of the Snow family, all four males had lost their ability in that aspect?!

How could this be possible?

If it was due to illness, diseases like degeneration of bodily functions were usually not contagious, similar to paralysis, stroke, Parkinson's, ALS, myasthenia gravis, etc. Such diseases never showed contagious symptoms.

So, if one person among the four had this kind of problem, it would still be understandable.

But four people simultaneously? That was too strange, wasn't it?

Moreover, even if it was a genetic issue, there had never been a case where an entire family of four fell ill at the same time.

For example, if all the males in a family inherited the gene for baldness, it would still happen over a period of time, such as starting to lose hair heavily around forty years old and becoming completely bald around fifty years old.

But never had there been a case where a family inherited baldness, and then suddenly, four men aged forty-eight, forty-six, twenty-four, and twenty-one, all became bald at the same time!

The chief urologist became more and more confused. His palms were sweating nervously by now.

Because he had no idea where to start treating this.

After a systematic examination, he could basically confirm that the illness of these four people from the Snow family was exactly the same, but he just couldn't understand what caused them to fall ill.

So, he hastily asked, "Second Master, Third Master, could you both please carefully recall if you've recently been to any unusual places together, eaten any unusual food, or come into contact with any unusual things? Especially anything with radioactive contamination!"

"None!" Dario blurted out, "We've been in Eastcliff during this time, haven't gone anywhere else! We haven't come into contact with anything strange either!"

Lucas also nodded repeatedly, "Our respective homes all have sophisticated monitoring devices. The quality of water and air is monitored around the clock, and there are no sources of pollution in the houses. We've also conducted comprehensive tests for radiation, and there's absolutely no possibility of any radioactive substances."

"That's really strange," the chief urologist said with a furrowed brow, "The current situation is that we can't find the cause of the illness at all. Without finding the cause, we can't even begin to treat it!"

Dario cursed angrily, "Damn useless! If you can't even find the cause, what use are you?!"

The chief urologist said humbly, "Second Master, even without me saying it, you must realize how incredibly suspicious this situation is. It may even be beyond the scope of medicine, so even if you hit me or scold me, it won't help! We must now work together to find the cause of the illness and then follow the trail to find a treatment."

Chapter 1538 - "Frozen Assets: Sperm Storage and Survival Tactics"

Lucas just gritted his teeth on the side, cursing, "Where the hell do you get so many excuses? If it's not working, it's not working. Stop spouting nonsense! If you can't handle it, just get the hell out of here and let someone who can handle it take over!"

Dario, on the contrary, stopped Lucas, his brows furrowed as he pondered for a long time.

He also realized that something was fishy about this matter. It probably wasn't something within the scope of medicine.

Just then, his son, Feliciano, suddenly exclaimed, "Hey! Dad! Could it be that bastard from Uncle's house today messing with us?!"

Dario blurted out, "You mean that kid who fought me?!"

"Yeah!" Feliciano said, "He kept talking about something called 'sterilization' and even said it would make me infertile. He even said that if we needed his help, we should kneel outside Uncle's villa. Could it be him messing with us?"

Dario's heart skipped a beat, "Damn! It's very possible that it's that kid causing trouble! After all, with just a flick of his fingers, he made one of my subordinates, a War God, and a Realm Master lose their strength. Our family's current situation might also be related to him!"

Thinking of this, Dario gritted his teeth and cursed, "Damn it, if it's really that bastard, I'll definitely kill him!"

Lucas just hurriedly said, "Brother, how do we kill him? Have you forgotten how freakishly powerful he is? Even if we send five war gods and five realm masters, we might not be able to beat him!"

Feliciano added, "Yeah, Dad, when we went to Uncle's house today, we caught Uncle off guard. He must have already sent people to protect him tightly now. Even if that kid isn't there, we probably won't get any advantage."

Dario felt despondent again when he heard this.

This is... really unbearable.

Knowing it's that kid causing trouble, but still unable to afford to provoke him.

How to provoke him?

Even if he brings dozens of experts with him, there might be over a hundred experts secretly protecting around his elder Brother's villa.

Coupled with the fact that the kid's strength is unimaginable, he definitely has no chance of winning!

Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said coldly, "It seems we have to plan for the long term. Let's endure him for now. Tomorrow at the board meeting, we'll take down the position of chairman first!"

The other three nodded in agreement.

At present, it's not the time to confront Geraldo and Charlie head-on. Instead, they need to figure out a way to first seize the position of chairman from Geraldo.

Once they take control of the power in the group, the situation will undergo a huge change. By then, Geraldo will only be constantly eroded!

Having made up his mind, Dario spoke to the head of the urology department, "Arrange for us four to freeze a portion of our sperm right away!"

"Freeze sperm?!" The others were also surprised. Lucas just asked, "Elder Brother, what are you planning to do?"

Dario said coldly, "I'm afraid that if we really can't recover, the bloodlines of both families and the entire Snow family will be cut off. Let's freeze the sperm first. If we can't recover, we can use artificial insemination to continue the bloodline!"

Lucas just suddenly understood. His second brother was making the worst-case scenario plan, leaving seeds for both families.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, "I have to say, my second brother's idea is very visionary. He's obviously someone with great foresight! If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have thought of this. If the worst-case scenario comes, the Snow family would be completely cut off, right

Chapter 1539 -"Spermicide in Snowville: A Family's Frantic Folly"

Feliciano and Javier, two young men, also realized the importance of this matter, so they both nodded in agreement.

Freezing the sperm is like leaving behind seeds, making it simple to have children in the future.

After all, as the old saying goes, "Better safe than sorry!"

So, the chief urologist immediately arranged for the four of them to undergo painless artificial sampling and prepared a series of tests.

As soon as the samples were taken out, they were immediately tested using testing equipment, and the remaining samples were immediately frozen at ultra-low temperatures with liquid nitrogen. Once the tests were completed and no problems were found, they could be safely stored for long-term storage.

However, when the samples were taken out and tested under the testing equipment, the doctors discovered something that they couldn't believe.

When they reported the results to the chief urologist, the chief urologist was so scared that his legs were shaking.

As Dario and others saw his extremely unpleasant expression, they immediately stepped forward to ask, "What's going on? Is there anything abnormal?"

The chief urologist swallowed hard, forced himself to calm down, and said, "The results for Second Young Master, Third Young Master, and the other two young masters are already out. The survival rate of your sperm is..."

Feliciano, seeing him beating around the bush, couldn't help but curse angrily, "What the hell are you blabbering about? What's the damn survival rate? Just spit it out!"

The chief urologist could only grit his teeth and, trembling, said, "The sperm survival rate for all four of you is zero."

"What?!" The four of them exclaimed in shock. Dario was already weak due to his bladder injury. He couldn't even stand properly and collapsed to the ground with a thud.

This news was like a bolt from the blue for the Snow family's four.

A zero sperm survival rate meant that they no longer had the ability to reproduce?!

Dario was so frightened that even his hands were trembling. Even the plaster-wrapped right hand was shaking uncontrollably.

He trembled and asked, "What's going on? How could the sperm not survive? I've always been perfectly normal!"

"Yeah!" Feliciano cried, "Just a few months ago, I got a model pregnant. I spent a million to have her abort the baby so she wouldn't bother me. How come now there's no survival rate?"

Dario was so angry when he heard this that he slapped Feliciano with his left hand and cursed, "You bastard! You got someone pregnant, and we didn't let her have the baby? If she had a son, wouldn't our Snow family have an heir?"

Feliciano looked aggrieved, choked up, and said, "Dad! You kept reminding me not to mess around outside, not to get a woman pregnant, not to have illegitimate children, saying it would affect my image in the eyes of other major families, would greatly lower my value, and I wouldn't be able to marry the young ladies of top families in the future. So I spent money to have her abort the baby! Wasn't I following your instructions?"

Dario sighed and slapped himself a few times, angrily muttering, "You talk too much! You talk too much! You talk too much!!!"

In fact, he knew very well that everything his son Feliciano said was true.

Among the wealthy families in China, marriage was all about being well-matched.

This matching wasn't just about the strength of the families; it also depended on the personal qualities of both parties.

If it were two families both worth billions, and the man was ugly while the woman was beautiful, undoubtedly, the young lady of this billion-dollar family would not be interested in the young master of this billion-dollar family.

If it were two billion-dollar families, and the man was talented while the woman was mediocre, the young master of the family wouldn't compromise either.

In addition to appearance, if one party had a bad reputation, it would also greatly reduce their own value.

Chapter 1540 - "The Great Sperm Swindle: Snow Sons' Struggle for Survival"

Among these, the biggest drawback for men is having illegitimate children outside.

In aristocratic families, whether male or female, they are pampered by their parents. Which young lady would be willing to marry and become a stepmother to an illegitimate child? Impossible.

Even Haidee, when she first encountered Charlie, attached great importance to this matter. Young and noble, how could she possibly agree to become a stepmother?

Dario also hoped his son would maintain his competitive edge, so he repeatedly warned him that while he could have fun outside, he must not father any children.

At that time, he never imagined his son would one day lose his ability to reproduce!

Now, with zero sperm survival rate and an illegitimate child aborted, wouldn't this lead to the end of the family line?

Feliciano was also filled with grief and indignation.

His own manhood was already useless, and now with no chance of sperm survival, he not only had no opportunity to enjoy the company of beautiful women but also no chance to become a father. Wasn't this just like becoming a eunuch?!

With this in mind, he looked at Dario in panic and blurted out, "Dad! This must be that bastard from Uncle's family who did something to us. Let's go plead with him! We can't let our family line end like this. I'm still young, I don't want to end up being a living eunuch in the future!"

Javier beside him was also scared to death, crying, "Second Uncle, Dad, I don't want to become a living eunuch either."

Dario's face darkened as he said, "If we go to beg him now, what will happen at the board meeting tomorrow? When I was at your Uncle's house today, I already hinted. Tomorrow, I'll confront him at the board meeting. If we go beg that kid today, they will definitely use the board meeting to threaten us!"

"Moreover, your Uncle might use this to force me and your Third Uncle to give up all our voting rights. In that case, we will never be able to overthrow your Uncle!"

In the Snow Group, shares and voting rights corresponded.

In other words, having 51% of the shares meant having 51% of the voting rights.

As long as the voting rights reached 51%, they could decide everything in the company.

But there were exceptions.

For example, if Dario voluntarily or was forced to hand over his share of voting rights to Geraldo, then Geraldo would gain his share of decision-making power.

And Dario, although he still owned shares, would lose his voting rights and thus his decision-making power.

This was also why Jack Ma of Alibaba, despite having a low shareholding percentage, had high decision-making power.

Other shareholders trusted him, or couldn't compete with him, so they transferred all their voting rights to him, allowing him to make decisions without dispute.

What Dario was worried about now was this point.

He was extremely depressed at the moment, thinking to himself, "Damn it, it's all because of my big mouth. I mentioned the board meeting first, giving my elder Brother a show of strength. If I go to beg him now, my elder Brother will definitely use this against me!"

"So, no matter what, I have to endure until tomorrow when I successfully seize power!"

"If necessary, after everything is settled, I can then use money to buy off that young man from my elder Brother's family!"

"Ten million isn't enough? Then make it hundred million. Hundred million isn't enough? Then make it a billion. After all, in this world, there's no one who can't be bought with money!"

Chapter 1541 - "Snow's Shuffle: From Heirs to Hurdles in a Single Night"

Because he didn't want to delay his plan to seize power at the board meeting tomorrow, Dario decided to endure tonight no matter what.

At the same time, he immediately promised the hospital director to spend a lot of money to find several top experts from the United States in related fields and have them come over to see if they could cure the problem through medical means.

If they could, that would be great. There would be no need to beg that kid. They could just get rid of him!

If they couldn't...

Well, then things would be a bit tricky. In order to prevent the family line from ending, they might even have to kneel down and beg that kid!

Just thinking about Charlie's extremely arrogant face made Dario feel uncomfortable all over.

Lucas just asked softly, "Second Brother, will that kid also go to the board meeting tomorrow?"

"Oh crap!" Dario's expression changed immediately.

If that guy went to the board meeting tomorrow, it would probably be very uncomfortable! If he helped Geraldo suppress himself, what would he do then?

After thinking for a while, he couldn't come up with any solutions. He could only sigh and say, "Thinking about this now is meaningless. I can't think of any solution. We'll just have to deal with it when the time comes!"

Lucas suddenly remembered something and whispered, "Second Brother, do you remember the kid from Elder Brother's family, Joaquin from the Frontier Enterprises? That guy has been trying to flatter me for a while now, wanting to cooperate with us. Should I call him over to ask about the situation?"

"Okay!" Dario hurriedly said, "Call him now and ask him to come to the hospital to see me!"

Since he left Aurous Hill quietly, Joaquin had spent most of his time seeking medical treatment worldwide, trying to cure himself.

He went to Japan first, then to the United States, wandering around for a long time, seeing many doctors and spending a lot of money, but none of them were able to solve the problem.

Over time, Joaquin basically gave up.

Fortunately, he was getting older, and he already had children. After giving up treatment, he simply focused all his attention on his career.

Once a person no longer had distractions and focused on their career, their concentration would multiply.

So now Joaquin only wanted to make the Frontier Enterprises bigger and earn more money, using money and material things to fill the void in his body and desires.

However, the Wilson family in Eastcliff could only be considered a second-rate family, still far behind the top families. Joaquin desperately wanted to cling to a big thigh, so after trying various methods, he finally established a bit of a relationship with Snow's Lucas.

Even though he tried his best to flatter and curry favor with Lucas, Lucas still looked down on him to some extent and never even thought about accepting him as a dog.

Just when he was wondering how to win over Lucas, he suddenly received a call from Lucas.

So he quickly answered and flattered, "Ah, Mr. Snow, why do you have time to call me?"

Lucas asked him, "Old Wilson, are you in Eastcliff?"

"Yes!" Joaquin quickly replied, "I haven't left Eastcliff since I came back from the United States. Mr. Snow, do you have any instructions?"

Lucas said, "I want to ask you something. It's quite important. Can you come to the hospital of the Snow's Group now? Let's talk face to face."

"Sure!" Joaquin chuckled, "Mr. Snow, please wait a moment. I'll come over right away!"

Chapter 1542 - "Connections and Complications: Claire's Request"

"All right, I'll wait for you here!"

At this moment.

After having dinner with the Snow family, Charlie was dragged by Geraldo to drink quite a bit of liquor. He finally returned to the guest room arranged by Amelia, took a bath, and lay down to rest.

At this time, Claire called him, asking, "Honey, how's it going in Eastcliff?"

Charlie smiled and said, "It's going well overall. If things go smoothly, I should be done in about three days."

"That's good." Claire responded with concern, "Take care of yourself out there. After all, you've never traveled far before."

Charlie felt a little moved and said with a smile, "Wife, don't worry, I'm an adult now and can take care of myself. I'll rush back as soon as I finish things here."

"Okay." Claire smiled and said, "By the way, honey, there's something I need to ask of you."

Charlie hurriedly asked, "Wife, why are you being so formal to me? Just tell me what's on your mind."

Claire said, "Well, it's like this. Elsa and I were chatting today, and she happened to return to Eastcliff. Moreover, her grandmother's birthday is the day after tomorrow at noon. Can you help me buy a gift and attend her grandma's birthday banquet?"

Charlie calculated the time. Most of his arrangements were for tomorrow. In the morning, he would accompany Geraldo to the Snow Group's board meeting, and then he would go to the ancestral tomb of the Wade family in Yanling Mountain to pay respects to his parents. However, the day after tomorrow, he didn't have much planned. Originally, he was thinking of staying an extra day to see if the situation at the Snow family could be settled. If everything went smoothly, he would return to Aurous Hill the day after tomorrow.

So, he hadn't planned to leave Eastcliff the day after tomorrow anyway, and it wasn't a big deal to attend Elsa's grandmother's birthday banquet.

However, Charlie felt a little uncomfortable about one thing.

Elsa flew to Eastcliff with him. She didn't mention inviting him to her grandmother's birthday banquet at the time. Now, she brought it up in conversation with Claire. He guessed that once she told Claire, Claire would definitely ask him to go, right?

Charlie didn't have any feelings for Elsa, but Elsa always seemed to have some ulterior motives, which made him somewhat repelled.

Just like the time she invited Claire to go to the hot springs, her real purpose was him, but she used a roundabout way to find a breakthrough from Claire. This time was no different. It was basically the same old trick.

He didn't know what this woman saw in him, but he had to make her give up on him as soon as possible.

However, although Charlie had some objections in his heart, he still readily agreed, saying, "Sure, I'll prepare a gift tomorrow and go over the day after tomorrow at noon."

"Okay." Claire said, "Thank you, honey, for running this errand for me. When I was in college and went to Eastcliff to play, Grandma Dewey was very kind to me. I originally wanted to go to Eastcliff myself, but tomorrow I have to take my mom to the hospital for a check-up. If there's no problem with the check-up, her leg cast will be removed. And my mom has been urging me to get her fallen tooth replaced quickly, so I'm really tied up these days and can only rely on you."

Charlie smiled and said, "Don't worry, wife, I'll take care of it."

Claire asked, "Shall I transfer you some money? You can look for a suitable gift within a price range of around a hundred thousand. As for what to buy, it's up to you. I trust your judgment!"

Charlie smiled and said, "No need to transfer me money, I have money. The clients here have already settled their accounts in advance."

Claire exclaimed in surprise, "So generous!"

Charlie said, "After all, they're from wealthy families!"

Claire said, "Well then, I won't be polite with you! Thank you, honey!"

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Chapter 1543 - "Melting Moments: Joaquin's Uncomfortable Conversation with Lucas"

The night in Eastcliff.

Joaquin Wilson sat in his Rolls-Royce, speeding along the nighttime roads.

At this moment, he was extremely excited.

After all, he was going to attend the invitation from Lucas, the third son of the Snow family.

Although Lucas ranked last in the Snow family and didn't have much real power, he was still a direct descendant of the Snow family. Whether in terms of assets or social status, he was much stronger than Joaquin.

So, Joaquin was desperately trying to curry favor with him, hoping to leverage the Snow family's influence through him.

Although he didn't know why Lucas wanted to see him, the fact that Lucas took the initiative to approach him was already a big step forward.

Twenty minutes later.

Joaquin arrived at the Snow Family Hospital, where Lucas's son, Javier, was already waiting at the entrance.

Seeing Joaquin, he approached and asked, "Are you Uncle Wilson?"

Joaquin nodded hurriedly and asked with a smile, "Are you Mr. Lucas Snow's son?"

"Yes." Javier nodded and said, "Uncle Wilson, come with me. My dad and my second uncle are both waiting for you."

Joaquin asked in surprise, "Is the second uncle here too?"

"Yes, they are all waiting for you."

Upon hearing this, Joaquin became excited.

Throughout Eastcliff, everyone knew that the eldest son of the Snow family was seriously ill and didn't have much time left. So everyone also knew that the next head of the Snow Group would definitely be Dario, the second uncle of the Snow family.

He couldn't even dream of having the opportunity to connect with the second uncle of the Snow family.

But now, there was a ready-made opportunity right in front of him!

He hurriedly followed Javier to the special care ward. In the ward, he saw Dario and Lucas, both with somewhat peculiar expressions.

When Lucas saw him coming in, he hurriedly drove everyone except his second brother out of the room, leaving only the three of them.

So, Lucas went straight to the point and asked Joaquin, "Old Wilson, I'm going to ask you something, and you must answer truthfully."

Without hesitation, Joaquin said, "You can rest assured, I will tell you everything I know."

Lucas, enduring his embarrassment, opened his mouth and asked Joaquin, "Old Wilson, I want to ask you, do you still have the ability to reproduce?"

Upon hearing this question, Joaquin felt as if he had been struck by lightning, standing there dumbfounded, not knowing what to do.

He never dreamed that Lucas would ask such a soul-piercing question as soon as he opened his mouth.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "I did lose my ability to reproduce, but outsiders don't know about this! How did Lucas know? Should I admit to such a shameful matter? Also, what is Lucas's intention in calling me here to ask me this question?"

Seeing Joaquin's embarrassed expression and his silence, Lucas became anxious and said with a pout, "Ah, Old Wilson, what are you hesitating about? Is it so difficult to answer such a question? Just tell me, yes or no?"

Although Joaquin didn't know why Lucas asked him this question, he remembered his promise to him earlier that he would tell him everything he knew, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Sir Snow, to be honest, I have indeed lost my ability to reproduce."

Chapter 1544 - "Revelations in the Snow: Joaquin's Startling Confession"

Lucas and his brother Dario exchanged a glance, then he hurriedly asked, "Elder Wilson, tell me, what's the deal with your lack of reproductive ability? What's going on?"

Joaquin said embarrassedly, "Mr. Snow, why are you so concerned about this issue? Honestly, it's not that I don't want to tell you, but this kind of thing is too embarrassing to talk about!"

Dario, who had been silent all along, spoke up, "Mr. Wilson, don't feel burdened. We came to you to discuss as fellow patients, to exchange information. Maybe there's something we can help each other with, to share more clues."

"What?!"

Joaquin was dumbfounded.

Exchange of information between fellow patients?

What does that mean?

Could it be that these two cousins are also facing the same issue now?

No way?!

These two are the big shots of the Snow family!

And they are both younger than me, how could they have such a problem at such a young age?

He couldn't help but ask, "Second Master, what's going on with you?"

Dario waved his hand and said, "Mr. Wilson, let's talk about your situation first. I hope you can fulfill your promise and tell me and my third brother everything. I want to know the ins and outs of this whole thing."

Joaquin nodded, then sighed heavily and said, "Ah, this matter is quite complicated when you start talking about it."

With that, Joaquin recounted to the Snow brothers about his journey to Aurous Hill to fulfill his father's last wish, meeting the Wilson family, and encountering Charlie, who punished him.

At first, the Snow family members didn't think much of it. But when they heard that Charlie made him inexplicably lose his reproductive ability, Dario hurriedly asked, "Who is this guy named Wade? Could he be from the Wade family in Eastcliff?"

Joaquin thought of Charlie, gritted his teeth and said, "That guy named Wade is the son-in-law of the Wilson family in Aurous Hill! Damn it, that family is even worse than a hair! Their group was in a state of losses, with negative assets of tens of millions owed to the bank, and even so, that guy named Wade and his father-in-law's family were still despised in this family, they're simply trash among trash, how could they possibly be from the Wade family in Eastcliff."

Dario urgently asked him, "What does that kid look like?"

Joaquin said, "He's tall, looks somewhat handsome, talks a bit pretentiously, looks like he deserves a beating."

Dario furrowed his brows tightly and said to Lucas, "It might be the kid from our elder Brother's family!"

Lucas blurted out, "It must be him! Damn it, Brother, don't you forget, he mentioned Elder Wilson's name on his own, he must be the same person who ruined Elder Wilson's reproductive ability, Charlie!"

When Joaquin heard this, he was instantly stunned and blurted out, "Do you mean, that bastard Charlie has hooked up with our your Brother, Geraldo?"

"Exactly!" Dario gritted his teeth, "Today, both my brother and I, as well as our sons, suffered a big loss under his hands. Damn it, this kid is simply poisonous, he says a word and suddenly all four of us inexplicably lose that aspect of our ability!"

"Damn!" Lucas also angrily said, "This bastard, he just moves his mouth and then suddenly, all four of us lose that aspect of our ability!"

"F**k," Joaquin gasped in shock.

Is this Charlie too ruthless?

He directly ruined the second and third masters of the Snow family, as well as their sons?!

The Snow family is at least the third-ranked super family in Eastcliff, and this kid has cut off the Snow family's lineage. Isn't he afraid of the Snow family's retaliation?!

Chapter 1545 - "The Enigma of Charlie: Joaquin's Reflections on Aurous Hill"

In the midst of astonishment and shock, Joaquin couldn't help but sigh, "Speaking of which, this Charlie is really damn mysterious. That day, he just talked a bit, and then I was completely at a loss."

At this point, Joaquin couldn't help but recall his painful experience in Aurous Hill.

First, he was beaten by Charlie, and then he lost his manhood. But that wasn't the worst part!

The worst part was that he had been misled by that old guy surnamed Weigard, who claimed to be able to restore his virility. Instead of recovering his vigor, his manhood was almost completely ruined.

In the end, it was only through Charlie's treatment that he barely managed to salvage anything.

As for the method Charlie used to save his manhood, that was another story of agony.

At that time, the combination of a liter of urine with a liter of medicine left him traumatized to this day.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh, "Ah, you two don't know. Back in Aurous Hill, this old bone of mine was damn well played by this kid!"

Dario was gritting his teeth, "So you mean, this kid is just a son-in-law from a small family in Aurous Hill, but how did he manage to get involved with my elder Brother? It's really strange!"

Since Charlie's parents were murdered years ago after leaving Eastcliff, Dario had long since lost any memory or impression of Charlie's father. So he couldn't see through Charlie's identity. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't understand how a loser son-in-law from a small city like Charlie could mix with his elder Brother and even be invited to their home, dining together with them as a family of three.

It's worth mentioning that, with his elder Brother's status and background, even those nationally renowned internet entrepreneurs wouldn't receive such treatment.

Joaquin remembered something and blurted out, "I remember now. This Charlie in Aurous Hill managed to deceive quite a few people through deception and trickery. Many influential figures in the area even addressed him as Master Wade."

"Master Wade?" Dario frowned, asking, "What kind of master? Master in what field?"

Joaquin said, "It seems to be about Feng Shui or something. It's said that he's quite skilled in Feng Shui. The local tycoons would pay him tens of millions or even hundreds of millions for one Feng Shui reading, and some even gave him a set of villas worth over a hundred million as a gift. I don't know how this kid is so good at deceiving people."

Dario suddenly realized, "Second Brother! I understand now! Elder Brother must be terminally ill and doesn't know what to do, so he's resorting to desperate measures, believing in Feng Shui fortune-telling."

Dario also nodded in agreement and sneered, "I think so too! It's probably because he's scared to death, so afraid of going insane, that he's seeking out these con artists from the underworld to prolong his life!"

Dario sneered, "It's really interesting. Wasn't he yelling about being an atheist all his life? Never believing in ghosts or gods? How come now, when he's on the brink of death, he suddenly believes in Feng Shui fortune-telling?"

"Who knows," Dario waved his hand and said, "But this kid is indeed quite mysterious. Even now, I still can't figure out how he managed to make us lose our abilities in that aspect. Could it be that he really has some kind of mystical ability?"

Joaquin quickly flattered, "Ah, Second Young Master, I have some insights on this matter, but they haven't been verified. If you two don't mind, I can share them with you for reference."

Dario nodded, "Go ahead!"

Chapter 1546 - "Sleight of Hand: Joaquin's Analysis of Charlie's Charades"

Joaquin said, "I've been thinking. Although metaphysical stuff does have some degree of truth to it, it's more on a macro level. For example, it might gradually affect one's luck, but it's unlikely to instantly affect a person's fertility. So, I think that kid must have used some diversionary tactics."

Dario asked, "Diversionary tactics? What do you mean? Why do you say that?"

Joaquin explained, "It's like magic tricks. Besides misdirection, magicians often use diversionary tactics. When they point with their right hand to make you look, the object is usually hidden in their left hand. And when they point to their hat, the object is usually hidden in their sleeve."

Dario nodded solemnly, "Go on."

Joaquin hurriedly continued, "You see, this Charlie seems to be dabbling in metaphysics on the surface, but I think this lad must have used some secret method to secretly poison us. It's just that when he poisoned us, we were all distracted, so we didn't notice."

Suddenly, Dario thought of something, straightened up, and blurted out, "Makes sense! It makes a lot of sense! I've been wondering why my two subordinates, after being grabbed by him, suddenly became completely weak. Now thinking about it, it's very likely that he secretly poisoned my subordinates! Otherwise, how could two top-notch experts inexplicably turn into useless people?"

Dario just interjected, "Second brother, if that brat really poisoned us, then he must have an antidote! Doesn't this mean that as long as we can get the antidote from him, there's a chance of recovery?"

"Yes!" Dario immediately agreed, "This kid definitely has a way to help us recover! After we finish our business tomorrow, we'll find a way to make him hand over the antidote!"

Upon hearing this, Joaquin became excited too!

During this time, he had been racking his brains to treat his own root injury, and in recent days, he had even been considering giving up.

But that didn't mean he was willing to accept the status quo. It was just that he felt somewhat powerless.

If he could cure his root injury, he would be willing to pay any price!

So, he hurriedly knelt down on one knee, clasping his hands together over his head, and pleaded, "I am also a victim of Charlie. I have endured torment from this lad. If you two have the opportunity to make him hand over the antidote, please pity me and give me a chance to recover!"

Dario nodded slightly and said, "Wilson, rest assured. You've been open with us today, and when we get the antidote in the future, we won't forget you!"

Joaquin, deeply moved, said excitedly, "Second Master, thank you so much! I will never forget your great kindness!"

Dario just made a sound of acknowledgment and said to him, "Alright, Wilson, it's getting late. You should go back and rest early. We'll keep in touch with you about this matter, and if there's any news, we'll inform you promptly."

Joaquin nodded hurriedly, respectfully saying, "Second Master, then I'll take my leave!"

As soon as Joaquin left, Dario immediately asked Dario, "Second brother, what are the chances of that Wade bastard handing over the antidote?"

Dario snorted coldly, "Didn't you hear what Joaquin said? This kid is actually just a charlatan who plays feng shui tricks. Coming to Eastcliff to see the elder Brother, he's definitely after money. As long as he's after money, there's nothing to worry about. After we settle the matters of the board of directors tomorrow, I'll just throw money at him until he willingly kneels down and calls me master!"

Chapter 1547 - "Snowflakes and Sentiments: Charlie's Moment with Haidee"

Due to the influence of a strong cold air mass, the temperature in Eastcliff dropped sharply at night, and large goose feather-like snowflakes floated in the sky.

Charlie's phone received a notification, saying that Eastcliff had issued a blue alert for a blizzard from tonight to tomorrow during the day.

Charlie, dressed in thin clothes, stepped out onto the balcony of his guest room, his mind filled with thoughts of his parents.

Tomorrow, he would go to pay respects at his parents' graves.

This matter had been put off in his heart for eighteen years, and every time he thought of it, it felt like a lump in his throat.

Just as he was lost in thought, he suddenly heard the voice of Haidee: "Charlie, are you not cold wearing so thin?"

Charlie turned around to see that Haidee had somehow entered the room and come to the door of the balcony.

Haidee hurriedly explained, "Sorry, Charlie, I knocked on the door earlier, but no one answered, so I just pushed the door open myself."

Charlie smiled faintly and nodded gently, "It's okay, why are you still so formal between us?"

Suddenly, Haidee blushed.

She walked up to Charlie and asked him, "Charlie, were you thinking about something just now?"

Charlie nodded, "Just thinking about some things from the past."

Haidee gently touched his hand and then held it without letting go, gratefully saying, "Charlie, my father's illness, thanks to you, you saved his life!"

Charlie sincerely said, "`Maria, Uncle Snow is a good friend of my father and also a respected elder to me. I couldn't just stand by and watch him suffer. If I didn't have the ability, it would be one thing, but since I do, of course, I had to save him."

"Yeah!" Haidee nodded heavily and said, "Charlie, how many days can you stay in Eastcliff this time? After accompanying my father to finish the board meeting tomorrow and pay respects to Uncle Wade and Aunt Wade, are you going back?"

Charlie said, "I have some personal matters the day after tomorrow, so after I'm done, I'll have to go back."

Haidee's expression suddenly became somewhat disappointed and sad. She looked up at him with clear and eager eyes, and asked, "Charlie, can't you stay a few more days this time? It's almost New Year's. How about you stay at my house for the New Year before leaving?"

Charlie chuckled, "There are still twenty days until the New Year. If I don't go back all this time, I won't be able to explain to your sister-in-law."

Haidee pouted, looking a little aggrieved, "I don't acknowledge her as my sister-in-law, and you're not really my brother. You're the fiancé I've been committed to since I was a child!"

Charlie shook his head helplessly and said, "Okay, whatever you say."

Haidee suddenly felt a little disappointed. She thought to herself, "Every time I talk to Charlie, he always finds various ways to remind me that he's already married! But doesn't he know that parental orders are greater than heaven? At least I've been reminding myself like this for so many years, why can't he be like me?"

Thinking of this, Haidee couldn't help but sigh, gripping Charlie's hand a little tighter, and with a hint of resentment in her tone, she said, "Charlie, you are the young master of the Wade family, and you are so capable. A small place like Aurous Hill can't contain you. Sooner or later, you will return to Eastcliff."

Charlie was slightly stunned and said calmly, "Whether I come back or not, let's talk about it later."

...

That night, Charlie had a bizarre dream.

In the dream, his parents hadn't passed away, and he was still the young master of the Wade family, grown up and admired by thousands in Eastcliff.

In the dream, he wore a decent suit, with a groom's boutonniere, leading a luxurious convoy of cars to the huge villa of the Snow family.

Inside the villa, Haidee wore a pure white wedding dress, sitting on the bed in her boudoir, smiling like a flower at him.

Then, a group of young men and women he didn't recognize urged him to search everywhere for Haidee's red shoes.

Chapter 1548 - "Dreams and Realities: Charlie's Morning Reflections"

When he found Haidee's red shoes and helped her put them on himself, the scene immediately flashed to the wedding venue.

The dream wedding was grand to the extreme.

Charlie's parents were there, wearing happy and kind smiles on their faces.

As the wedding music played, Geraldo led Haidee to him, smiling as he handed her over.

Then, they exchanged wedding vows, swapped rings, and kissed each other.

Next, the emcee asked Haidee to turn her back to the bridesmaids and toss the bouquet.

But surprisingly, the one who caught the bouquet was Claire!

And Claire, upon catching the bouquet, didn't show a hint of joy. On the contrary, her expression was quite resentful...

Charlie locked eyes with her and couldn't help but shudder, abruptly opening his eyes to realize that it was just a dream.

He was shocked by the absurdity of the dream, and it took him a few minutes to gradually come to his senses.

Seeing the sky outside getting brighter, he sighed and got up to freshen up before walking out of the room.

Downstairs, Amelia was preparing breakfast with the servants.

Geraldo had already gotten up early, sitting in the living room in high spirits, holding a cup of coffee, reading the latest newspaper.

There weren't many people nowadays who still liked to read newspapers.

But Geraldo was one of them.

Seeing Charlie coming downstairs, he immediately waved to him with a smile, saying, "Little Charlie, come here!"

"Okay, Uncle Snow." Charlie responded and walked over.

On the sofa, Charlie sat down beside Geraldo.

Geraldo then handed him the newspaper, smiling as he said, "Take a look at the front page."

Charlie took the newspaper and looked at the headline on the front page, which read: "Snow Group Chairman Critically Ill, Trillion-Dollar Group May Face Leadership Crisis."

Charlie couldn't help but furrow his brow, saying, "Isn't this newspaper being too irresponsible in its reporting?"

Geraldo smiled faintly, saying, "This must be the doing of my two cousins. They spread the rumor of my critical illness first, causing shareholders and the market to lose confidence in the Snow Group. This way, securities institutions will downgrade the stock price and performance expectations of the Snow Group. As a result, the stock price of all the listed companies under the Snow Group will definitely plummet when the market opens in an hour, maybe even hit the limit down."

Charlie couldn't help but frown, "Uncle Snow, but aren't they also shareholders of the Snow Group? By doing this, aren't they harming their own interests?"

Geraldo shook his head with a smile, "For major shareholders, a slight drop in stock price doesn't really matter."

He then explained, "You see, if the news of my serious illness causes the stock price to drop now, the ones most anxious would be retail investors and small shareholders. They'll see their money shrinking and will definitely express their dissatisfaction through various channels."

"And since the stock price dropped because of my serious illness, I'll be the one to bear the blame. So, when the time comes, they can better instigate other shareholders to pressure me to step down, because now the market doesn't trust me. Only when I step down can they breathe a sigh of relief."

"Once they successfully achieve their goal and kick me out of the board of directors, the stock price will rise again. So, for them, there's basically no actual loss in this move. This tactic is called 'using a borrowed knife to kill.'"

Chapter 1549 - "Boardroom Battle: Geraldo's Determination to Fight Back"

After listening to Geraldo's explanation, Charlie finally understood the true purpose behind the manipulation of the media by the second and third sons of the Snow family.

He became even more curious about what the reactions of these two "eunuchs" would be when they saw the rejuvenated Geraldo at the Snow Group later.

At this moment, Haidee also came down and saw her father and Charlie reading the newspaper. She curiously asked, "Dad, Brother Charlie, what news are you reading? You seem so engrossed."

Geraldo smiled and said, "I made the headlines today."

"Really?" Haidee hurriedly leaned over and glanced at the headline, then said indignantly, "Isn't this too much? Even if your condition worsened before, it only required hospitalization for further treatment. It's far from being critically ill. How can this media be so irresponsible?"

Geraldo chuckled, "You're in the entertainment industry yourself, don't you know the behavior of these private media outlets? Sensationalizing, exaggerating, even fabricating stories out of thin air, aren't these their specialties? Besides, there must be someone behind the scenes pushing the agenda, otherwise, they wouldn't publish such unverified news."

Haidee immediately realized and asked offhandedly, "Dad, could it be Uncle Two and Uncle Three?"

Geraldo nodded, "Besides them, there's no one else. Everything, surely, is for today's board meeting, to put me in a more disadvantageous position."

He continued, "Knowing them, they will definitely invite media reporters to the scene today, wanting to capture me looking weak and critically ill to show to the entire nation!"

"That's outrageous!" Haidee exclaimed angrily, "Then, when you go over later, just clarify with the media face to face. Tell them you've already recovered from your illness. That'll teach them a lesson!"

Geraldo smiled, "I've already spoken to Lester just now. No media reporters are allowed to enter the Snow Group's building until the end of today's board meeting. We'll hold a press conference after the meeting ends. I want to show these directors who's in charge."

Lester Lee was Geraldo's deputy and his most trusted person in the Snow Group, personally groomed by him, very reliable.

Amelia overheard the conversation and walked over, saying, "Geraldo, why don't Maria and I go with you today?"

Geraldo waved his hand, "You two better not come with me. The company has regulations, family members should not interfere with work, and besides, Maria is a public figure, it's not appropriate to involve her. So, you two stay at home and let Little Charlie accompany me."

Amelia had no choice but to nod in agreement.

After dinner, Charlie and Geraldo rode in a Rolls-Royce, under the protection of the security team, heading to the Snow Group.

These security personnel were all hired from a top security company by Geraldo yesterday afternoon.

This time, he had invested a huge amount of money to ensure his and his family's safety, and he would never allow anyone to take advantage of him again.

The convoy drove into the underground parking lot of the Snow Group's building in a grand manner.

Here, there was a special elevator for the chairman, which could directly reach the top floor of the building from the underground parking lot.

This elevator was only qualified to be used by Geraldo and his entourage, not even Dario and Lucas had this privilege.

Moreover, the entrance to the chairman's special elevator in the underground parking lot was in a separate enclosed garage. In other words, ordinary people not only couldn't use his special elevator, but it was also impossible for them to even enter this enclosed garage.

After reaching the 58th floor in the elevator, they arrived at a completely enclosed chairman's office area.

Chapter 1550 - "Executive Showdown: Power Play in the Conference Room"

This area covered nearly a thousand square meters, including the chairman's office, a lounge, a private meeting room, and a room for fitness and entertainment.

And this area was off-limits to ordinary people.

In other words, from the moment Geraldo entered the closed garage of the underground parking lot, he entered an environment where no one could disturb him. The people who could appear here were all his confidants.

After Geraldo, accompanied by Charlie and a group of close bodyguards, arrived at his office, he immediately picked up the phone on the desk and said, "Summon Lester."

Soon, a middle-aged man in his forties knocked on the door and entered.

When he saw Geraldo, the man was astonished, staring in disbelief for a moment before blurting out, "Chairman, your complexion today is much better than before! And I feel like you're even better than before you got sick."

Geraldo nodded slightly, smiling, "The doctor told me that the tumor in my body has completely disappeared."

Lester, overjoyed, asked, "Really, Chairman?! The tumor in your body has completely disappeared?"

"Yes." Geraldo smiled faintly, "From now on, I am a healthy person again."

"That's great!" Lester exclaimed excitedly, "This is simply a miracle!"

Geraldo nodded with a smile, "I think so too."

Lester couldn't contain his excitement, "Chairman, the two vice-chairmen and the other directors are discussing your illness in the main conference room outside. Just as the stock market opened, all the stocks of our listed companies under our banner hit the limit down. They are saying that if you don't step down from the chairman's position, the stocks will definitely hit the limit down again tomorrow. But now it's great! You can give them a good slap in the face! Then formally announce to the people of the country that you have recovered!"

Geraldo smiled, "Of course, since they hope I'm critically ill, I'll let them experience what true disappointment feels like!"

With that said, he added, "Lester, go tell them that I'll be there to preside over the meeting in five minutes!"

Lester nodded quickly, "Yes, Chairman, I'll go right away!"

After Lester left, Geraldo stood up, spirited, and said to Charlie, "Little Charlie, let's go, let's go together and face the enemy!"

Charlie nodded with a smile, "Uncle Snow, please go ahead."

Geraldo laughed heartily and then led Charlie out of the office, followed by stepping out of the chairman's private office area.

In the 58th-floor conference room, Dario and Lucas, the two cousins, were already confident.

Today, they had made thorough preparations.

Not only had they obtained the support of some minority shareholders long ago, but they had also misled the public through this morning's headline news, making everyone think that their elder Brother, Geraldo, was on the brink of death. Now that the stock price had plummeted, other minority shareholders were panicking, afraid that the stock price would continue to fall because of Geraldo.

So, in just a moment, all the members of the board of directors in the conference room had already sided with the two cousins.

Dario had even figured out the specific execution plan. When his elder Brother arrived later, he would directly throw the prepared newspapers in front of him and shift all the blame for the plummeting stock prices onto him.

Then, without waiting for his explanation, he would immediately demand a new vote from the board of directors on the grounds that the current chairman was unable to perform this important duty, and propose to elect a new chairman!

I can't wait to see how these idiots will be disgraced. Immortal Junlee, please update this and leave Dustin

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') · Mar 9, 2024

Prosper said:
I can't wait to see how these idiots will be disgraced. Immortal Junlee, please update this and leave Dustin

Hahaha.. Chillax, mate! But i will give you a chance, if you help me get 20 reactions for this post i will post extra 20 chapters for charlie wade, if it gets 25 ill post 5 chapters for billionaire substitute wife on top of the Charlie, and if it gets 30 ill do 4 chapters of Dustin's on top of the above chapters, offer applies until Saturday midnight, Melbourne's timezone.

Prodigy · Mar 9, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Hahaha.. Chillax, mate! But i will give you a chance, if you help me get 20 reactions for this post i will post extra 20 chapters for charlie wade, if it gets 25 ill post 5 chapters for billionaire substitute wife on top of the Charlie, and if it gets 30 ill do 4 chapters of Dustin's on top of the above chapters, offer applies until Saturday midnight, Melbourne's timezone.

Hey,my famz....do you just see what the Immortal Junlee just said,help hasten the reaction and gat multiple magical chapters to read as resources to cultivate

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') · Mar 9, 2024

Prodigy said:
Hey,my famz....do you just see what the Immortal Junlee just said,help hasten the reaction and gat multiple magical chapters to read as resources to cultivate

I think everyone is having a great weekend outside, which is great! Lets get a bit of the sunshine.

Prosper · Mar 9, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
Hahaha.. Chillax, mate! But i will give you a chance, if you help me get 20 reactions for this post i will post extra 20 chapters for charlie wade, if it gets 25 ill post 5 chapters for billionaire substitute wife on top of the Charlie, and if it gets 30 ill do 4 chapters of Dustin's on top of the above chapters, offer applies until Saturday midnight, Melbourne's timezone.

Wow, @Everyone please let's hurry and do as the Great Immortal is saying. Emeka and Dragonmarsh organize your members to come fast

Prosper · Mar 9, 2024

Prodigy said:
Hey,my famz....do you just see what the Immortal Junlee just said,help hasten the reaction and gat multiple magical chapters to read as resources to cultivate

Go and like the post

undeadpumpkin · Mar 9, 2024

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') said:
I think everyone is having a great weekend outside, which is great! Lets get a bit of the sunshine.

Bruh its 40 C outside i aint doing anything outside rn ahahahahah

Junlee (aka 'Jungal2000') · Mar 9, 2024

Only 7 reactions so far. And its like 2 hrs and 40 minutes left... Prosper, i think you wont gonna get extra reading with Charlie.

fatboy · Mar 9, 2024

undeadpumpkin said:
Bruh its 40 C outside i aint doing anything outside rn ahahahahah

I spent last 2 weeks in my Thai home where temperature was about 40 °C everyday
Some nights just dropped around 30-33
It was nightmare

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