The Amazing Son-in-Law: Chapters 1566-1570
Chapter 1566
In Orrin's eyes, the Wade and Banks families were two competing dragons. The Banks family slightly outweighed the Wades, though their strengths were once nearly equal. Bruce Wade's untimely death left the Wade family without a successor, allowing the Banks family to gradually pull ahead. However, Orrin believed that if Charlie Wade inherited the Wade family and married his daughter, the combined power of the Wade and Sun families would surpass all others in the business world. He wondered when Charlie would resolve his Aurouss Hill affairs and return to Eastcliff to marry his daughter. Orrin didn't mention this, but after a thoughtful look and a pat on Charlie's shoulder, he said seriously, "After we leave Charlie, let's go see your parents. I—"
Charlie nodded gently. "Uncle Orrin, I want to buy them two bunches of flowers. Is there a flower shop nearby?"
"You don't need to," Orrin said. "Angie's already prepared. Let's go home, see their wives, and then go to Wade Mountain together!"
Charlie said gratefully, "It's really hard work for Angie. My son should have handled these things…"
Orrin waved his hand. "Angie is like a sister to my wife, and you and I are brothers. We consider you family. Our families are already one."
Orrin's motorcade smoothly left the Sun Group. They returned to the Sun villa; a black Rolls-Royce, carrying Angie and Stefanie, then departed. With bodyguards escorting, the two cars quickly left the city for Eastcliff's western suburbs.
Eastcliff is surrounded by mountains on three sides, specifically the endless Sabre Mountains. Steep and easily defensible, the Great Wall of China extends eastward from here toward Shanghai and westward toward Beijing. Wade Mountain, an ingot-shaped hill within the Sabre Mountains, was once remote and inaccessible. After the Wade family chose it for their ancestral tomb, they built a road to the foot of the mountain and a winding road up the hillside—a massive undertaking. Access was restricted; only those with prior permission from the Wade family could enter. Orrin's motorcade had such permission.
Charlie Wade sat in the Rolls-Royce, nearing Wade Mountain. In ten minutes, he would see his parents after nearly eighteen years of separation. Despite the distance, he felt immense tension. Looking at Wade Mountain, he silently said, "Parents, your son has finally come to see you…"
Chapter 1567
Wade Mountain, a prime piece of feng shui, is ingot-shaped and surrounded by a river with excellent water outlets. The ancients prized mountains and water, considering water essential to good feng shui. Wade Mountain's water is exceptionally beautiful, creating a "water bureau" feng shui array that ensures family prosperity and breaks the Wade family's previous "Dragon Shoal" predicament.
Charlie Wade's knowledge of feng shui, derived from studying the "Apocalyptic Book," allowed him to perceive that Wade Mountain's ancestral grave not only blessed descendants but also held a powerful, soaring energy. He was amazed by the Wade family's wealth and foresight in securing such a location and investing heavily in its development. The geomantic omen was excellent; with capable descendants, the Wade family's prosperity would continue.
Approaching the foot of Wade Mountain, Orrin told Charlie, "Charlie, I'll have the driver pull over. You can drive."
Charlie, having agreed with Orrin the previous day to act as driver, nodded. "Good, Uncle Orrin."
The driver handed Charlie sunglasses. "Mr. Wade, these are for you."
Charlie put on the sunglasses, donned a disposable mask, and sat in the driver's seat. The driver joined the other vehicles.
Charlie drove onward. At the base of Wade Mountain stood a mighty white marble gate tower with a closed electric gate and several security personnel on guard. The lead car stopped; the others followed. A security guard approached Orrin's car. Orrin lowered the window. The guard respectfully requested they park in the nearby lot, to avoid disturbing the Wade ancestors.
Orrin nodded and told his assistant, "Coordinate with them; have them wait in the parking lot."
The assistant worried about safety. Orrin replied, "This is Wade family land; there's no safety concern."
The security guard bowed. The assistant then said to Charlie, "Master driver, please don't honk or speed while on the mountain. Keep the engine speed below 2500 rpm to minimize noise."
Charlie nodded. A car engine's noise increases with speed.
Chapter 1568
Engine noise is minimal below 2500 rpm, increasing significantly above 3000-4000 rpm. Therefore, gentle acceleration is essential. Security personnel parked their vehicles in the lot. Only two Rolls-Royces remained: Charlie's and another Sun family vehicle.
The electric gate opened. The security personnel gestured. Charlie drove slowly through. As he drove the winding mountain road, he admired the feng shui master's skill in selecting this location.
The two cars ascended. Charlie saw a large white marble mausoleum on the hillside—the Wade family's ancestral grave. They soon reached a parking lot below the tomb, where several men in black suits—Wade grave security—stood.
Large families prioritize ancestral grave security. Prosperous families often benefit from auspicious ancestral tomb feng shui. Damage to the grave can lead to loss of fortune or family destruction. The Wade family deployed over one hundred security personnel, with yearly maintenance and security costs reaching hundreds of millions.
Security personnel guided Charlie to a parking space. He got out and helped Orrin from the car. Angie and Stefanie also exited. Angie and Stefanie retrieved several flower bouquets from the trunk and asked Charlie to help carry them. Orrin also took a bouquet. Orrin then feigned discomfort in his knee, asking Charlie to help him up the steps.
A security officer explained that only immediate family and approved relatives could ascend the mountain, preventing Charlie from accompanying them.
Chapter 1569
Wade grave management was extremely strict. Only immediate family or those with the Wade family's permission could enter. Outsiders needed a deep connection with the Wade family. Orrin, being Bruce's sworn brother, was allowed, along with his family. But his entourage was not.
The Wade family considered those buried here elite; their drivers and assistants were not worthy. Even Wade family servants were not allowed to enter the tomb area. Cleaning and maintenance were performed three times daily by Wade collateral relatives, only those with talent and bearing the Wade surname.
The security personnel stopped Charlie, due to the rules. Orrin pleaded with the security personnel to make an exception, citing his illness, but they remained firm, citing the old master’s rules. Orrin became frustrated, arguing the rules were unreasonable. The security personnel explained that the rules were set by the old master and rigidly followed. Orrin, becoming irritated, threatened to call Elder Wade.
Orrin had no hope of persuasion. He knew the Wade family moved the tomb due to an expert, likely the security personnel's old master, who would not bend the rules. Could Charlie be denied the chance to mourn his parents?
Chapter 1570
Eighteen years of separation weighed heavily on Charlie. He was close to his parents' graves but was prevented from entering. He considered revealing his identity but worried about the consequences.
A loud voice boomed, "Let him go up!" An old man, seemingly over one hundred years old, slowly approached with a cane. He wore a white suit, despite the winter cold. His cane featured a carved python. Charlie suspected this was the old Feng Shui master Uncle Orrin mentioned. He wondered if the master had discerned his identity.
The security officer was surprised. The old man declared Charlie was not an outsider and should be permitted.
The security officer questioned this, but the old man reminded him of his authority, stating that as long as he was present, his decisions were final. The old man insisted Charlie had a deep connection with the Wade family in a previous life, therefore he was not an outsider. He gestured to Charlie, "Please."