The Amazing Son-in-Law: Chapters 211-215
Chapter 211
Jasmine didn't understand what was happening. Why was she facing such a massive problem after Master Lennard had supposedly changed her fortune? A supplier called, saying, "Miss Moore, there's nothing we can do. The buyer demands immediate payment and refuses the goods."
Jasmine urgently asked, "Are you sure? Can you ask them to re-verify?"
The supplier replied, "I've already confirmed. Even after a second inspection, they claim the products are substandard."
Jasmine demanded, "Immediately check our export documents and trace the origin of these items! Find the responsible party so they can explain this to me immediately!"
She then instructed, "Regarding the US company, stall them as long as possible. Send someone to investigate."
"Understood, Miss Moore."
Hanging up, Jasmine looked confused. She turned to Master Lennard, saying, "Master Lennard, I've encountered another devastating problem. If I can't solve this, my losses will exceed five hundred million dollars! Didn't you say you reversed my fortune?!"
Master Lennard avoided her gaze, replying vaguely, "It takes time to eliminate bad luck. This can't be done overnight."
Unsatisfied, Jasmine pressed, "Even if it takes time, how could I receive such bad news immediately after you claimed to have changed my fortune?"
Suddenly, she received a call from Mr. Lambeth, her Hong Kong business partner.
"Hello, Mr. Lambeth!"
"We've decided to cease all cooperation with the Moore family. We're unilaterally dissolving our partnership."
"End our partnership?!" Jasmine exclaimed anxiously. "Mr. Lambeth, we outperform the competition in every aspect! Continuing with the Moores would be most beneficial to you…"
Lambeth chuckled. "My father consulted a Feng Shui master, who said the Moore and Lambeth fortunes are incompatible. Sorry, Miss Moore."
He hung up.
Jasmine had hoped to elevate the Moore family. Instead, she faced only disappointment. Master Lennard, who intended to swindle Jasmine and quickly leave, was now worried. Minutes after his sham ritual, Jasmine faced more misfortune. He knew he had to leave immediately. He hastily said, "Miss Moore, it takes time to change one's fortune."
He headed for the door. Jasmine stopped him. "Master Lennard, there's clearly a problem."
Immediately, Jasmine felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen, nearly crying out in pain and unable to stand straight. She only remained upright by leaning against the television.
She didn't understand what was happening. Why was she…
Before she could react, the intense pain returned, weakening her legs. She clung to the television for support. Suddenly, the television's wall bracket snapped, sending the TV crashing down.
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Seeing the sixty-inch television falling towards Jasmine, Charlie Wade swiftly grabbed her, pulling her into his arms. The TV crashed to the ground, shattering. A piece of plastic sliced Jasmine's leg.
"Ahh!" Jasmine cried out, realizing a deep gash was bleeding profusely.
Charlie Wade quickly used a tissue to apply pressure, asking, "Jasmine, do you have a first-aid kit? We need to disinfect this immediately."
Jasmine wanted to scold him for touching her, but remembering his rescue, she suppressed her anger. She then angrily confronted Master Lennard. "Master Lennard, you're not going anywhere until you give me a reasonable explanation!"
Albert grabbed Master Lennard. "Speak! What have you done to Miss Moore?!"
Master Lennard, fear evident in his eyes, stammered, "I… I didn't do anything! I was performing a ritual to reverse her bad fortune…"
"Stop lying!" Albert roared. "Did you worsen Miss Moore's fortune?"
Grimacing, Albert cursed, "Tell me! Did someone pay you to sabotage Miss Moore?"
Master Lennard trembled. "Brother, I received no money! I had no intention of harming Miss Moore…"
Albert threatened, "If you don't tell the truth, I'll chop you up and feed you to the dogs!"
Turning to Jasmine, Albert said, "Miss Moore, leave this to me. I'll handle this bastard."
Jasmine, distressed, glared at Master Lennard. "Master Lennard, if you don't explain, I'll let Don Albert handle you."
Master Lennard knelt, weeping, "Miss Moore! I was trying to cheat you!"
Jasmine asked, "So, the ritual was a sham to deceive me?"
"Yes…" Master Lennard trembled, producing a check. "I'll return the money! Please let me go…"
Jasmine saw his honesty, feeling even more hopeless. What was happening? Was her fortune truly cursed? She'd suffered heavy losses, and her family business was in jeopardy.
Charlie Wade, who had been silent, spoke, "Actually, Jasmine, it's not entirely true that Master Lennard did nothing."
Jasmine looked at him quizzically. "What do you mean?"
Charlie Wade explained, "Your room's layout and the five elements create a dangerous Feng Shui formation, the 'dragon encapsulation formation'."
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Master Lennard realized the gravity of his actions. "Miss Moore, I'm so sorry!"
Charlie Wade shook his head. "Removing the stone is pointless. The formation is complete; it's like throwing a stone into water—the ripples can't be undone."
Jasmine, showing more respect for Charlie Wade, urgently asked, "Mr. Wade, can you help me resolve this? I'll pay whatever it takes!"
Albert pleaded, "Mr. Wade, you must help our young lady!"
Charlie Wade nodded. "Miss Moore, your room's Feng Shui wasn't initially a 'dragon encapsulation formation,' but due to your birth year and changing destiny, it's incompatible with the room's formation, creating the problem."
He continued, "I'll alter your room's Feng Shui, but it might cause some damage. Do you mind?"
Jasmine replied quickly, "Mr. Wade, I won't object even if you demolish my whole house!"
Charlie Wade asked the butler, "Uncle Oscar, can you find me a crowbar?"
Oscar promptly returned with one.
Charlie Wade carefully examined the room, then pointed to a section of plywood. "Albert, pry this wood floor open."
Albert, after punching Master Lennard, used the crowbar to open the floor, revealing the concrete beneath.
Albert asked, "Mr. Wade, what next?"
Charlie Wade explained, "There's a central axis for the formation. Water flowing through it traps good fortune."
"Really?" Albert asked, surprised. "Mr. Wade, can you see through the concrete?"
Charlie Wade replied, "I can't see it directly, but I can deduce it using Feng Shui principles. Like knowing there's wiring in the ceiling because you see lights."
Charlie Wade explained, "I believe the concrete over the water pipe is thin. Hit it a few times with the crowbar."
Albert struck the concrete, revealing a PVC pipe.
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Albert, Jasmine, and Oscar were astonished. Charlie Wade had pinpointed the hidden pipe.
Charlie Wade instructed, "Albert, break the pipe and let the water flow. Once the water gushes out, the formation will break."
Jasmine urged, "Albert, hurry!"
Albert broke the pipe, and water poured out. Charlie Wade, Jasmine, and Oscar moved back, while Albert got soaked.
Charlie Wade instructed Oscar to turn off the main water supply. "The formation is broken."
"It's broken?!" everyone asked.
Charlie Wade confirmed, "Yes. Jasmine's fortune is reversed, and she'll soon enjoy good fortune."
Immediately, Jasmine received a call. The US company admitted a mistake; the products were fine.
Jasmine was amazed. Her fortune had changed after Charlie Wade broke the formation. She thanked Charlie Wade profusely.
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Charlie Wade modestly replied, "Miss Moore, you're welcome. I'm just doing what I can."
Albert was deeply touched. He didn't expect Charlie Wade to speak up for him, gaining Jasmine's favor.
Jasmine thanked Albert, showing her gratitude. Then, she received another call from Mr. Lambeth.
"Mr. Lambeth? Why are you calling again?"
Mr. Lambeth exclaimed, "Miss Moore, I'm so sorry! My father's Feng Shui master says your fortune has changed dramatically! I strongly suggest we resume our partnership."
Jasmine was shocked by Lambeth's change of heart. She calmly agreed to sign a new contract.
After hanging up, Jasmine marveled at Charlie Wade's abilities. The contrast between Mr. Lambeth's calls before and after the Feng Shui fix proved Charlie Wade's skill.
She received a call from the Hermes boutique, informing her that they'd found her lost diamond necklace.
Jasmine burst into tears, thanking Charlie Wade again. She offered him a twenty-million-dollar check as a token of her gratitude.
Charlie Wade refused, emphasizing their friendship and the potential for future mutual assistance. Jasmine eventually understood and withdrew the check, apologizing for her impulsive act. Charlie Wade simply told her to get her necklace. After Jasmine and Oscar left, Albert expressed his profound gratitude to Charlie Wade.