“Douglas, everything has a cause and effect, you have to reflect on yourself!”
At this moment, Douglas’s whole body was struck by lightning.
Before this, he only knew that it was his son who seized his power.
And snatched away the dynasty he had worked so hard to build.
But now he realized that he was the one who was bent on seeking longevity,
Thus also depriving himself of the foundation of support and trust in his own dynasty.
Under such circumstances, what else does he want to take back the power? It is simply a fool’s dream!
Thinking of this, Douglas was speechless and tearful.
And Stella was also woken up by Qinghua’s words.
She was hoping that her grandfather would live a long life,
So she was extremely supportive of his quest for longevity and the rejuvenation pill.
But apart from the filial piety, she should have as a granddaughter,
A large part of this was also based on her own interests.
She and her father, as well as her older siblings from the same father and mother,
They all have always lacked sufficient roots in the family and have to rely on the blessing of the old man to live a little easier.
If the old man died early, her father, as the youngest son, was bound to get only the least benefits.
This is the crux of the matter.
Her wish for her grandfather to live does not mean that others think so too.
At this time, Charlie suddenly spoke coldly and said,
“Back then, Yan Wang Zhu Di rose up in rebellion, after driving his nephew Jianwen Emperor out of the palace,”
“He still had trouble sleeping and eating, and spent his life searching for the whereabouts of Jianwen Emperor,”
“You should now also be careful of your son driving you to extinction.”
Douglas looked at Charlie, smiled bitterly: “He …… should not be so vicious to this extent …… just now he was on the phone,”
“Also open and honest with me, he means, as long as I do not go back to the United States,”
“He will let me live the rest of my life in the country,”
“And when I die, then let Stella take my remains back to the United States for burial.”
Charlie smiled playfully, shook his head and said seriously:
“In my opinion, the reason he said this is based on the premise that he thinks you will live at most a month or two,”
“And he probably also thinks that after you are so stimulated,”
“You are likely to even die on the spot at the auction,”
“Or since the auction fell apart, so that the already few days left, continue to greatly reduced to even fewer.”
Speaking of this, Charlie looked at him and blandly said,
“If I didn’t save you just now, he might have gotten what he wanted by now.”
Hearing these words, Douglas’s expression became appalled.
Charlie’s expression was austere at this time as he continued to ask him,
“Just imagine, if he knew that you now have another year or two of life expectancy for nothing,”
“Would he still be so calm and let you live out the rest of your life in the country?”
FAQ Novel
Q: What core realization does Douglas come to in this chapter regarding his lost power?
A: Douglas realizes that his obsession with the Rejuvenation Pill and the excessive resources dedicated to it, led to him alienating his family and shareholders, effectively eroding the very foundation of support and trust for his rule.
Q: How does Qinghua characterize Douglas’s actions, and what impact do his words have?
A: Qinghua likens Douglas to an ancient emperor who squandered national power for personal longevity, leading his family and ministers to view him as a tyrant. His words cause Douglas profound self-reflection and tears, making him understand his own role in his downfall, and also awaken Stella to the broader implications.
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