The Amazing Son-in-Law: Chapters 446-450 (Cleaned Up)

Chapter 446

What if he'd accidentally put the check in the washing machine with his clothes? Oh my God! The thought was astounding.

Kenneth's face twitched with anger. He couldn't understand why this piece of "garbage" contained so much cash. Wasn't he just a worthless son-in-law of the Wilson family?

Charlie Wade asked the auctioneer, "Since no one can outbid me, and I'm willing to pay one hundred million dollars, the purple ginseng should be mine, right?"

The auctioneer regained his composure and began, "Now, I'm going to announce that this three-hundred-year-old purple ginseng comes from"

Before he could finish, Kenneth quickly interjected, "Stop! I'll raise the bid!"

Everyone was astonished. The auction started at five million, and the bid was already at one hundred million. Was he really going to keep bidding? The ginseng wasn't worth that much! Were these two men insane? It's a waste of one hundred million dollars! Why would anyone do that?

Kenneth urgently asked, "If I can't get the ginseng, what about your new medicine? How will I treat my illness?"

As they spoke, a balding middle-aged man rushed over and said to Jeffrey, "I apologize, Mr. Weaver. I'm late because I was waiting for the lab results!"

The speaker was the lead pharmacologist at Weaver Pharmaceutical. He'd just arrived from the factory after researching the ginseng's uses for Jeffrey.

Jeffrey quickly asked, "Professor Cruz, I'm glad you're here. Do you think this ginseng is worth one hundred million dollars?"

"One hundred million dollars?!" Professor Cruz chuckled. "It's not worth that much. The market price for a three-hundred-year-old ginseng is thirty million dollars at most! No one should pay more. Only a fool would pay one hundred million"

"What about Chairman Wilson's illness?" Jeffrey asked.

Professor Cruz replied confidently, "We don't need a three-hundred-year-old ginseng. A few one-hundred-year-old ginsengs, purified, will suffice. Those cost about one million dollars each—five would cost five million. The cost-effectiveness is far superior."

The auctioneer interrupted, "Chairman Wilson, will you continue bidding? State your amount. Otherwise, we can't proceed."

After hearing Professor Cruz, Kenneth decided not to be taken advantage of. He'd let Charlie Wade waste his money.

Kenneth shook his head. "I won't bid anymore. It's insane to spend one hundred million dollars on ginseng! Only fools would do that!"

The hall erupted in boos. If he didn't have the money, he should admit it. Why insult someone for being willing to spend that much?

Kenneth, mortified by the boos, remained silent. He wouldn't spend that much just to save face.

The auctioneer announced, "One hundred million dollars—once twice three times! Sold! Congratulations, Mr. Wade!"

Charlie Wade smiled triumphantly at Kenneth. "Let me offer some friendly advice. You'll never cure your illness or regain your manhood with any medicine. Don't waste your efforts!"

Chapter 447

Everyone stared at Kenneth. He was embarrassed and furious. "You're the impotent one! Your whole family is impotent! I'm perfectly fine!"

Charlie Wade smirked. "Impotent men know it themselves. Some are all bark and no bite. What's the point?"

Everyone laughed. Was it true? Had Chairman Wilson lost his potency? It seemed so. Why else would he bid so aggressively for the ginseng, especially with Jeffrey from the Weaver family? Everyone present was in the medical field; they knew about the Weaver family's new medicine to enhance male virility. Kenneth and Jeffrey were probably there because Kenneth wanted to be the first to test it.

Kenneth gritted his teeth. "Wade! Don't spread false rumors! I'm a perfectly capable man!"

"You gave your wife away, and you still claim to be capable? If you were so capable, why would you give her away?"

Kenneth's face flushed red. "You you what are you talking about?!"

Wendy glared at Charlie Wade. "Why are you ruining people's reputations?"

Charlie Wade sneered, ignoring them. He accepted the ginseng from the auctioneer and told Anthony and Graham, "I'm done here."

He stood to leave. Anthony and Graham quickly offered, "Mr. Wade, let us take you home."

"No need," Charlie Wade waved. "I can go myself. You two should stay and socialize."

He warned Anthony, "Doctor Simmons, if anyone tries to take the medicine, don't resist. Just give it to them."

Anthony nodded. "Don't worry, Mr. Wade."

Aurora, feeling anxious about Charlie Wade's departure, quietly asked, "Mr. Wade, may I walk you out?"

Charlie Wade, noticing her earlier hesitation, agreed. "Alright, you can walk me out."

Aurora smiled. "Mr. Wade, please."

As they walked, Charlie Wade asked, "Aurora, is something troubling you?"

Aurora bit her lip. "Mr. Wade, you could tell?"

Chapter 448

"It was written all over your face. If you're having trouble, don't hesitate to ask for my help."

Aurora touched her cheeks, feeling them flush. Even though she was usually brave and cool, she was shy around Charlie Wade. She spoke seriously, "Mr. Wade, something is bothering me. I need your help."

"Okay, tell me."

Aurora explained, "Mr. Wade, I have a close friend who tried to jump off a building after a fight with her boyfriend. She tried to overdose on sleeping pills. Now, she's been brainwashed by her boyfriend. She doesn't thank me for saving her, but blames me for ruining their relationship."

Charlie Wade was shocked. "Brainwashed? Is her boyfriend involved in a pyramid scheme?"

Aurora shook her head. "No. It's a common method of controlling women. These men make women fall in love, then manipulate them, making them do anything to please them. Many women are deeply hurt; some even die. They're unforgivable!"

Charlie Wade frowned. "Are there really such scumbags?"

"Yes!" Aurora replied. "Before this happened to my friend, I never imagined such men existed. There are many! They get a thrill out of manipulating women and have no morals!"

Charlie Wade said coldly, "They owe their lives to good women, yet they manipulate them? They are the dregs of society!"

Aurora continued indignantly, "This man isn't new to this. Because of him, my friend felt so dirty and left a suicide note. I heard about four or five other women who dropped out of college because of him!"

Charlie Wade frowned. "I'll look into this. I'll try my best to help you."

Aurora, overjoyed, burst into tears, clutching Charlie Wade's hand. "Mr. Wade, if you act, we can save my friend!"

"Given the psychological manipulation, I can't guarantee I can completely free her from his control, but I'll do my best."

Aurora nodded repeatedly. "I believe you can!"

She added, "Mr. Wade, will you come to my college tonight? I'll bring you to meet my friend."

"Okay," Charlie Wade agreed. "I want to meet this scumbag. Is he also from your university?"

"Yes! He's one of the most handsome and popular men in college. He's handsome, rich, and good at coaxing women. That's why so many fall for him, and that's why he can hurt so many!"

Charlie Wade sneered. "Good. I want to meet this scumbag and give him a taste of his own medicine!"

Chapter 449

Charlie Wade arranged to meet Aurora at Aurous University of Finance and Economics later that evening. He then returned home with his three-hundred-year-old ginseng.

On his way home, he called Don Albert and Isaac, telling them someone was trying to get the medicine from Anthony. He asked them to send someone to protect Anthony secretly while keeping an eye on Ichiro. He asked Isaac to set up surveillance at the airport to prevent Ichiro from leaving Aurous Hill. He knew Ichiro was planning to steal the medicine and take it back to Japan. Charlie Wade was setting a trap.

Later that evening, Charlie Wade met Aurora at the university. She anxiously said, "Mr. Wade, my best friend, Luna, is planning to jump into the lake! Please come!"

"What's the situation?" Charlie Wade asked.

Aurora responded, "I was watching her at dinner. She's been crying and wandering by the lake for a long time."

Charlie Wade nodded. "Let's go." He'd already researched the manipulation tactics Aurora described. These men reveled in hurting women. Many were easily manipulated and self-destructive.

The university was large and beautiful, with a large artificial lake.

Aurora led Charlie Wade to the lake. A girl whispered, "Aurora, you're back! Luna's been wandering by the lake for a long time. I'm afraid she'll jump in!"

"Where is she?" Aurora asked urgently.

The girl pointed. "Over there!"

Charlie Wade saw Luna jump into the lake. The girls screamed. Charlie Wade immediately ran to the lake and pulled Luna out, who was actively trying to drown herself. As she was pulled to the surface, she cried, "Don't save me! Let me die! I'm not pure! I've let Kian down!"

Chapter 450

Charlie Wade pulled her to shore, scolding her coldly, "Your parents gave you life! Don't let them down because of a scumbag!"

Luna continued sobbing, "Please, let me die. I'm dirty and impure. I'm too ashamed to face my parents."

Charlie Wade threw her gently onto the grass. "Damn it! You should live for yourself and your parents! Don't commit suicide because of a scumbag!"

The other girls cried, comforting her. "Luna, why are you so foolish? Is it worth hurting yourself because of him?"

Luna sobbed, "I'm so dirty. I feel so sorry for him. If I don't die, he'll be hurt. I don't want him to be hurt. I want him to be happy"

Charlie Wade realized Luna had been severely brainwashed.

He told the girls, "Step aside. Let me talk to her alone."

The girls hesitated, but Aurora, looking at Charlie Wade with gratitude, told them, "Let's step aside. Let Brother Charlie Wade try to persuade her."

Luna sat on the wet ground, muttering, "Let me die. A dirty woman like me doesn't deserve to live."

Charlie Wade knew Luna was overwhelmed. Someone had repeatedly told her she was dirty and deserved to die until she believed it. This kind of manipulation took months or years to take hold. The scumbag had been doing it for at least six months.

Charlie Wade remembered a powerful hypnotic technique. He focused spiritual energy into his fingertips, gently tapped Luna's forehead, and said, "Luna, look at me."

Luna was immediately hypnotized and looked at him obediently.

"Tell me what happened," Charlie Wade asked.

Luna replied blankly, "I had a boyfriend when I was a freshman, and I gave him my virginity. Every time we had sex, he'd disgust me, beat me, and call me dirty. He said I betrayed his trust"

Charlie Wade nodded, speaking in a commanding tone, "Luna, remember everything I say. You can never forget, alright?"

Luna, completely hypnotized, replied, "Yes."

Charlie Wade said, word for word, "Remember, what you did is normal for couples. Your life belongs to you, your parents, and everyone who loves you. Someone who truly loves you would never tell you to give up your life."