When everyone belittled him, a little bit of kindness went a long way.That was why Fred immediately rushed over when Eric fell sick and called for the most experienced doctors like Hunter to consult.“I’m ashamed that you would still greet me as your father-in-law, Fred.”With Fred’s help, Eric slowly sat down and said with a wry smile, “Valerie’s grandfather told me before that your identity was much more powerful than I could imagine. He told me that you only agreed to be our live-in son-in-law because he shamelessly begged for it…”Fred did not reply nor deny what he said because that was the truth.The Cadmans were too insignificant to warrant Fred’s attention.However, old Mr. Cadman’s efforts in protecting Peach Blossom Village against all odds when that incident happened were not for naught. For that, Fred owed old Mr. Cadman a favor.This was why Fred agreed to give the Cadmans a chance when old Mr. Cadman pleaded with him. He agreed to marry into the Cadmans as their l
“What do you think my dad was thinking, Tyne? Why would he go and look for Fred when he’s so unwell? And why would he tell me not to get a divorce?”It was teatime the following day.Tyne found herself invited again to the same rooftop coffee shop, and the first thing Valerie brought up was what happened last night.“Uncle Eric did that for your own good…”Tyne sighed as she recalled Eric’s downcasted figure.“For my own good?”Valerie harrumphed in displeasure. “My dad was bribed by those doctors Fred employed! So what if they’re elites? I don’t see my father getting any better!”“You know not anyone can just employ elite doctors, right?” Tyne hinted. Not that Valerie caught on because she just waved her off. “Every time I think about him, I want to vomit. Let’s not talk about unhappy things anymore. Let’s talk about you instead. Will you be there for the auction?”“The Bensons’ annual auction?”Tyne naturally knew about the auction. She also knew that the family of antique
The fact that she was going to host her wedding in Fred’s restaurant was just…Was she trying to dig her own grave?Yet it seemed like Tyne underestimated how far Valerie’s lack of hindsight went.Valerie then asked, “Tyne, could I discuss something with you?”“What is it?”“Since you’re the secretary of Fantastic Group’s chairman, do you think you could ask him to officiate Yousef’s and my wedding? He’s your boss, right?” Valerie asked expectantly.Pfft!Tyne spat out the coffee in her mouth.…“You have to help me ask, okay? You have to!”After bidding Valerie farewell, Tyne returned to Fantastic Group and went straight to Fred’s office.She could tell that Valerie would not stop until she had finished digging her grave and buried herself in it.Tyne had even told Valerie directly that Fred was the chairman of Fantastic Group, but Valerie took it as a joke and paid it no mind.This meant that if everything went according to plan, Valerie would end up marrying Yousef in R
7 p.m. that night.Fred and Stellar had arrived at the venue of the auction.Once they got out of the car, they were met with a huge influx of people dressed in pressed suits and evening gowns. It was a stark contrast to the casual outfit Fred was sporting.Without a doubt, these people were all renowned members of Sea City’s business circle that the Bensons had invited.“Great One, I heard that the Bensons have always been generous during their annual auctions. Should I find out what they’re auctioning today?”Stellar asked once he accompanied Fred to the front hall.“No need…”Unlike the people around him, Fred was not here to purchase anything, so he was rather disinterested.However, before he could finish, he suddenly remembered Wanda when they saw each other again in Peach Blossom Village.Fred might not like Philip, but Wanda did, and who was Fred to interfere?Coupled with how adamant Iris was about finding him a wife, Fred had an inkling that their mother would start
Smack!With a crisp sound, Stellar slapped the lackey across the face. The latter did a 180-degree turn before falling to the ground headfirst.This slap gathered the attention of everyone around. They turned their heads to look at what was happening.Elliot was infuriated by what had happened.‘How dare this wimp bring someone to hit my men?‘He’s gone out of his mind!’Elliot roared, “How dare you, you piece of trash?! How dare you hit my men?!”“So what if I did?”Fred looked up and said.“So what if you did? Haha! Looks like you’ve gotten bolder now that you don’t live with us anymore, huh? Did you think I’d let you do what you want?”Elliot laughed in fury at Fred’s reply and turned to his remaining lackeys, “What the hell are you guys still waiting for? Go and teach this wimp a lesson about respect!”The lackeys moved instantly.However, Stellar seemed to have turned into a brick wall at this moment, keeping the lackeys a meter away from Fred. With exceptional ease, S
Another invitation card?It was much smaller than others, but the entire thing was set in diamonds and shimmered brightly.‘This is…’The security guard was frowning until he saw Fred’s invitation card. His eyes lit up.As mentioned before, there were five tiers to the invitation cards the Bensons had sent out.Elliot’s one was of the lowest tier, and to the Bensons, people with bronze invitation cards were just mere guests.To be an esteemed guest, one would have to hold out a platinum invitation card.The highest tier invitation card the Bensons had sent out for the past few years had been platinum.However, the leader of the security guards knew that things were different this year. This year, there was one and only one diamond invite.If esteemed guests with platinum invites were to be heavily respected, then those with diamond invites must be treated with the utmost reverence.In Fred’s hand was precisely this one and only diamond invitation card.Evidently, Elliot had
That subordinate quickly added, “B-But I heard that it was Fred!”“Again with that trash?”Elmer’s dark expression turned even more cloudy.“How did he get in here?” Elmer roared.“I-I…”The subordinate had only heard about what happened from other people, so he did not have an answer to this question.Thankfully, Valerie spoke up and calmed him, “The auction is starting, Uncle Elmer!”Only then did Elmer suppress his anger.After all, Valerie’s identity was different now that she and Yousef were about to have a wedding. Once the wedding proceeded, Valerie would then be the link between the Cadmans and the Hanks. Elmer no longer dared to vent his anger over Fred onto her anymore and sat down with a scoff.Valerie smiled when she saw Elmer’s reaction.“Looks like the title of Mrs. Hanks has its use. Let’s see if anyone still dares to link me to Fred after the wedding!”Valerie shook her head a bit and threw Fred’s name to the back of her head with disgust. Then, she turned to
"A… A hundred million!!!" Almost sounding as if his voice cracked, Miles looked at Fred with disbelief with a finger pointed at him. He did not say anything for a long time.Miles knew that even though the Golden Pearl Crown was a prized possession, the final auction price, even if it was high, would reach only ten or 20 million. Fred directly offered a hundred million, so how were the rest supposed to compete? It was just as Fred said. It would be a decisive battle! Compared to Miles, Stellar, who was beside, barely showed any change, and his expression remained natural. He knew that for other people, 100 million may be a heavenly price, but for the Great One, Fred, 100 million was just a string of numbers! Let alone 100 million, even if Fred were to use one billion to bid for this Golden Pearl Crown, he would not find anything strange about it. "No?" Looking at Miles' lack of response, Fred asked with a slight frown. "Yes, yes! Of course, you can!" Mile
Marciella walking away did not bode well with the giant snake. Marciella was its food! How could it accept that its food had escaped?Marciella had not moved far yet. She reluctantly looked back at Fred.She did not know how Fred would handle the River God. She could only hope Fred would be okay!When Fred saw that she had left, he geared up, rubbing his palms in glee. He had an eager look on his face, which confused the giant snake.It was the snake’s first time meeting a man like Fred!How strange indeed!At this time!Suddenly, Fred said with hostility etched on his face, "Hey, Big Snake, what are you going to do now?"The snake's attention was entirely focused on him, which seemed off to Fred."What I’m going to do?"The giant snake fixated its eyes on Fred. It felt that it could handle a human like Fred easily.“I’m going to kill you with one bite! How dare you look down on me like this!"The giant snake rushed toward Fred fiercely at a speed so fast that no one could
Fred was annoyed by the giant snake's arrogant tone. Fred squinted his eyes at the snake and asked in confusion, "Why are you making that face?"“Huh?"The giant snake was shocked. He thought that Fred would submit to him, but to his surprise, Fred was not shaken at all.The snake was about to lose his temper.“Dirty snake, haven't I made myself clear enough? I think you are probably sleep-talking if you want me to hand over my people to you..." Fred said impatiently.At this moment…Feeling that it was being ridiculed, the snake said suddenly, "You punk, this is the first time anyone spoke to me this way. What is your name?"“Me?"Fred was stunned subconsciously, not knowing what the snake wanted. Suddenly, he understood.“Did you want to know my name so you can remember me, bow down before me, and become my follower? Sure, I’ll give you that chance!"He was adding fuel to the fire. The giant snake almost spat out blood in anger!"What? You want me to follow an immature bei
Huh!?Putting aside Marciella, even Fred could not hide his shock as a giant snake appeared from under the water!A giant snake!How could it be!?Fred's eyes widened at the sheer size of the snake. "A Giant Snake… Is this the so-called River God?"Moreover, the size was humongous. The snake must be at least ten stories high!What a huge snake!Fred finally understood why he felt a powerful force under the water!There was a sharp glint in the giant snake’s eyes! That was the blinking light from time to time!"Who comes here? Are you from the village? Who do you plan to sacrifice to me this time?" As soon as the giant snake spoke, Fred realized that this was not the first time it had done this.The snake seemed familiar with the ritual process. Obviously, the villagers had witnessed this giant snake before. This was the meeting between the two sides! Fred felt uncomfortable at this. As for the giant snake, it felt bemused when it saw Fred. The snake had never seen Fred befo
Fred was going to risk it all to open this girl's eyes!The force from the punch was extraordinary! As soon as the tree was hit by the seismic fist, it fell immediately and the whole tree split neatly in two!Marciella was dumbfounded!Although she knew how powerful Fred was, to witness his power was a different thing entirely!"Master Fred, your power is insane!"Marciella could not help but applaud.Fred seemed indifferent, as though he had no feeling at all about this."Is it? Why do you think so?"He looked so indifferent.For Ancient Martial Arts, things did not get any simpler than this!"You’re so strong. Anyway, I don’t doubt you anymore..." Marciella sighed, suddenly feeling very sad. "This is the reward of being educated. If we were more knowledgeable, we wouldn’t be so clueless.”"Haha, if you can't solve your issues, your descendants can work harder," Fred said with a wink.Marciella said, "Mr. Fred, I needed to ask you something! What if our luck was changed ju
What Fred said aroused her curiosity."What does it look like when you offer a sacrifice?"Fred knew he could not speak of this matter. Sure enough, Marciella felt a little downcast after Fred said the words. She did not know why Fred would say such a thing. Suddenly, Fred felt bad about it.He coughed and said, "Don't think too much about it... I just want to find a clue. Maybe we could find a solution. Why does it never rain in your village?""Huh?"Marciella's eyes, which were still a little dejected, suddenly realized what was important and asked hurriedly, "Mr. Fred, are you saying that the reason why it never rains in our village is because someone is behind it?"Although Fred was unwilling to admit it, he could not help but nod. "Yes, this is exactly what you thought!""For real?!"Marciella felt hopeful again when she heard this. She said hastily, "The thing you asked about is pretty simple. You can just check out that place!""That place?"Fred turned around to see w
Marciella found herself nodding in agreement with Fred's harsh assessment. "You're spot on," she said. "That woman is nothing but vile!"Seeing Marciella's reaction, a rare smile crossed Fred's face as he nodded back. "Glad you see it my way," he said.What caught Fred off guard was the villagers' reaction. One by one, their faces turned ashen with despair.It seemed to them that nothing could be worse than the predicament they were facing. The absence of the witch spelled doom for the village—it was like their last shred of hope had vanished. They had all put their faith in her to charm the River God into blessing them with rain, which would have brought some peace to their troubled lives. However, now their chances seemed to have dried up just like their fields. Fred stood there, his face a mask of serenity amidst the chaos.In the moments that followed, the village chief was a picture of despair, his only option was to send everyone home while he racked his brain for a backup pl
"What?"Fred did not even have time to blink before the witch suddenly made a move.It was like a bomb went off.Kaboom!Then, she was dead!Fred dusted off his hands, even surprising himself with his lack of tolerance for the witch.Now, though, he had a real headache. He had planned to clear the air with the witch and lay out the past so everyone would know the full picture.He thought that might just turn things around.The situation changed when she vanished, and Fred's plans were completely derailed. Then again, changing the villagers' minds was not going to be a walk in the park anyway. They were pretty set in their ways, thanks to all the stuff they had been fed.As such, just talking it out might not cut it. Heck, it could even mess with history!With the witch out of the equation, Fred figured he might as well try a different tactic. Maybe if he took out the guy in the cloak and worked his own magic to bring some rain, it could save a lot of hassle. The more he thoug
"No way!"The witch bristled with defiance. She could not accept that she was no match for Fred.As she noticed Fred's focus was locked on her, a sly idea popped up in her mind.Before she could act on it, though, she found herself pinned against the wall by Fred in a flash...Her face contorted in disbelief. She was pinned so tightly that she could not even move!The witch was completely overpowered, her heart racing with panic.How could he be so much stronger than her?Fred, on the other hand, seemed unfazed."What's going through your head? You don't seriously think you can take me on, do you?" Fred asked, his voice laced with skepticism.The witch felt utterly trapped, as if at any second, Fred might just finish her off."Look, I messed up, okay? Can we not do this? I'm old, just a pile of brittle bones—I can't take this kind of rough treatment!" the witch pleaded with Fred, trying a new tactic to get through to him.Fred was not falling for it. He looked at her with a
"Heh, I caught on to you a while back, you know. You've been tailing me, and I'm pretty sure you're here for me. Plus, you don't have the look of someone from our village. That means you are an outsider, and I'm your target, right? Listen, man, we don't have any beef with each other, so why are you sticking your nose where it doesn't belong?"The witch had sensed the raw power rolling off Fred, and it was enough to send shivers down her spine!At that moment, she knew that challenging Fred was not going to be a walk in the park! If she had spotted him earlier in the forest, it would not have been good news for her. For starters, she had no clue how many tricks Fred had up his sleeve, and if he took her down, she and her buddy would be toast.However, the witch was not about to let Fred take her out without a fight! She racked her brain and finally settled on one strategy!She would try to sweet-talk him, hoping Fred would fall for her words just like everyone else, and fall into he