The Amazing Son-in-Law: Chapters 1366-1370 (Edited)

Chapter 1366

He didn't know how to persuade the eldest lady. He understood Miss Ito's distress. The young man surnamed Wade possessed terrifying strength. Kazuno Yamamoto, a Japanese national treasure master, was utterly defeated. If he were the eldest lady, she would have lost all fighting spirit. The current match seemed insignificant, even the Olympics pale in comparison. Martial arts itself felt like a joke.

He had served Nanako Ito for years and felt heartache for her. He said, "Miss, if you've lost faith in this game, let's return to Japan."

Nanako Ito urgently asked, "Tanaka, where's Master? How is he?"

Hiroshi Tanaka stammered, "Several thugs arrived. The leader, Mr. Yamamoto, carved 'Sick Man of East Asia' onto Mr. Yamamoto's forehead. Mr. Yamamoto tried to commit suicide by biting his tongue but failed. Mr. Kobayashi took him to the hospital."

"What?!" Nanako Ito cried, "I'm going to the hospital! Take me now!"

Hiroshi Tanaka nodded. "I'll tell the referees we forfeit."

"Go!" Nanako Ito was impatient.

Yamamoto Kazuki was her mentor, and any harm to him was unforgivable. He had come to China with her for this competition. If not for her, he wouldn't have met Charlie Wade or faced these hardships.

As she prepared to forfeit and rush to the hospital, a calm voice said, "Since you're competing, take it seriously. Don't give up halfway."

Nanako Ito saw Charlie Wade, the terrifyingly powerful man, standing below the stage, looking at her impassively. Her heart panicked. She hadn't expected him to watch her match and didn't understand why.

Aurora had already won her match and gone to the locker room. Charlie Wade, having nothing else to do, decided to watch Nanako Ito's match, but she had lost the first round. He saw that her worry had affected her concentration.

He'd expected her to recover in the second round, but she was about to forfeit.

Looking at him, remembering her mentor's suicide attempt, Nanako Ito felt a surge of indignation. She glared at Charlie Wade and shouted, "You villain! Why are you pushing my mentor to this? Do you want him to die?"

Charlie Wade said calmly, "Miss, you seem well-educated, not unreasonable. Consider the conflict between your Master Yamamoto and me. Am I forcing him?"

"If he hadn't been so arrogant, so proud, hadn't insulted me with 'Sick Man of East Asia,' I wouldn't have responded."

"We have a saying: 'The right way prevails.' Is your loyalty to your master more important than righteousness?"

Chapter 1367

Nanako Ito was speechless, then blushed with shame. Charlie Wade was right; her master had essentially asked for it.

Ashamed, she bowed respectfully. "Mr. Wade, I was impulsive. Forgive me. Please don't be insightful with me."

Charlie Wade nodded. He understood her. Objectivity is easier when it's not personal. When it's our own child, forgiveness is easier.

Yamamoto Kazuki was her mentor, and both Japanese and Chinese cultures emphasize respect for teachers. Nanako Ito's actions were understandable, but not justifiable.

Charlie Wade understood her feelings but wouldn't change his mind. He said flatly, "Miss Ito, respect the competition. Don't forfeit. It's disrespectful to martial arts."

Nanako Ito said desperately, "Mr. Wade, your strength showed me true martial arts. Compared to you, mine is beginner's level at best. I'm ashamed to continue…"

Charlie Wade shook his head. "Martial arts isn't just competition; it's culture and spirit. Does weakness disqualify one from learning? Can you forfeit because you're weaker?"

He said seriously, "If so, you don't love martial arts, only ranking. You love it when you're high-ranked, betray it when you're low. You're not a loyal martial artist!"

Nanako Ito blurted out, "No! I love martial arts! I'm a loyal warrior! I'm just…"

Charlie Wade sharply asked, "Just what?!"

Nanako Ito, ashamed, whispered, "Mr. Wade, you're right… I was wrong… I shouldn't give up! I shouldn't betray martial arts!"

Charlie Wade said, "Compete well. I hope Aurora meets you in the finals."

Nanako Ito's eyes hardened. She nodded earnestly. "Mr. Wade, I'll reach the finals and compete with Aurora! I won't let you look down on me!"

Charlie Wade waved his hand. "Aurora's not my apprentice, but a friend's daughter. I'm temporarily advising her."

Nanako Ito asked, surprised, "Mr. Wade, you aren't a professional coach?"

Charlie Wade smiled. "No, I'm an unemployed vagrant."

"Unemployed?"

Chapter 1368

The incredibly powerful Charlie Wade was an unemployed vagrant?

The referee announced, "Thirty seconds until the second round!"

Charlie Wade said to Nanako Ito, "Focus on the game. I'm leaving."

"Mr. Wade, you're leaving?" Nanako Ito felt a sense of loss.

Charlie Wade said, "Oh, yes. Yamamoto Kazuki's ordeal is over. He can leave Aurous Hill after hospital discharge."

He left. Nanako Ito stared, lost. Hiroshi Tanaka urged, "Miss, are you playing?"

"Yes! Of course!" Nanako Ito's fighting spirit returned. "I'll reach the finals and compete with Aurora! I won't let Mr. Wade look down on me!"

Outside, Mr. Quinton and Aurora waited. Mr. Quinton bowed respectfully. "Master Wade, Aurora improved so much under your guidance. I'm grateful!"

Charlie Wade said lightly, "Mr. Quinton, we're friends. This is what friends do."

Mr. Quinton sighed, looking at Aurora. "Aurora! Master Wade loves you! Obey him wholeheartedly!"

Aurora said loudly, "Don't worry, Dad! I'll follow Master Wade, obey him, and repay his kindness!"

Charlie Wade smiled. "Practice hard; winning is the best reward."

Aurora said seriously, "Master Wade, I'm confident now! My strength is much greater, thanks to your medicine and guidance!"

Charlie Wade smiled, "If you're this polite, I'll distance myself."

"Ah, no, Master Wade!" Aurora pleaded, eyes red. "I won't be so polite! Don't alienate me…"

Charlie Wade nodded. "Remember that."

"I will!" Aurora agreed. Mr. Quinton said, "Master Wade, join us for a meal?"

Charlie Wade waved his hand. "I have things at the pharmaceutical factory. Liam's bringing a spokesperson."

Chapter 1369

Stefanie Sun, to endorse Oracle Nova Dias, arrived in Aurous Hill with her assistant and bodyguard. Being a big star, she used her private jet for privacy.

Liam greeted her and took her to Oracle Pharmaceutical. He'd planned for her to stay at the Shangri-La, but she insisted on visiting the factory.

This was her first drug endorsement; she was serious and cautious. She wanted to see if the company was reputable.

When Charlie Wade arrived, Stefanie Sun was inspecting the production line. Oracle Pharmaceutical (formerly Weaver's Pharmaceuticals) was a large-scale pharmaceutical company with a first-class production line. Plus, she'd experienced Nova Dias's effects, so she was willing to endorse it.

Her spleen and stomach discomfort intensified. Seeing Nova Dias being packaged, she asked Liam, "Mr. Weaver, can I have some Nova Dias? My spleen and stomach haven't been good. One pack helped, but the effect wore off…"

Liam said earnestly, "Miss Sun, our boss has strict rules. Before official release, we must strictly control distribution. I can't do that. Wait for him."

Cherie said, dissatisfied, "Your boss is too picky! A few packets? Is that necessary?"

Chapter 1370

Cherie frowned. "Does your boss have persecution delusions? Patents protect medicine. If you have patents, there's no need to worry about others stealing your formula."

Liam shook his head. "Ms. Cherie, you don't understand. Only chemically synthesized drugs are truly protected by patents."

Cherie asked, "Chemical synthesis drugs? What do you mean?"

Liam explained, "Chemically synthesized drugs have clear chemical molecular equations and stable chemical structures. For example, Gleevec (imatinib), a best-selling cancer drug, is chemically synthesized. Novartis patented it; any company producing the same chemical composition infringes."

He continued, "However, Chinese medicine isn't a chemical product. It's a blend of various herbs. This formula is effective, but difficult to patent and protect. It's hard to sue for infringement."

"For example, Banlangen granules (Banlangen and sucrose). How do you patent that? Anyone can make it if they have the formula. You can't sue ordinary people."

Cherie said, "Even if you can't sue ordinary people, you can sue companies."

Liam shook his head. "Ms. Cherie, it's more complicated. First, it's hard to patent natural ingredients. You can't patent rice, even though it's used medicinally. Secondly, even complex formulas can be easily cracked. Competitors can make minor adjustments (dosage, substituting ingredients) to avoid the patent without affecting efficacy."

"Patent protection for Chinese patent medicines is weak. The best way to avoid infringement is to build brand recognition. Then, even if competitors imitate, we'll still have the market share."

"Yunnan Baiyao is a good example. There are many similar medicines, but Yunnan Baiyao's strong brand recognition protects it."

Cherie curled her lips. "You said so much, but is your prescription also from ancient Chinese prescriptions? Are you plagiarizing your ancestors?"

Liam shook his head. "I don't know."

"You don't know?" Cherie was puzzled. "The medicine you produce, where did the prescription come from?"

Liam said seriously, "Our boss made the prescription."

"Your boss?" Cherie asked. "Is your boss a doctor?"

Liam said with reverence, "Our boss is a true dragon in the world!"

"Cut!" Cherie said disdainfully. "Don't brag. Who dares to use that title now?"