The heirs of rich and noble families, like crown princes in feudal times, were always in limbo until the day they finally inherited the throne.
Rachel Getty became a scholar primarily because her mother and maternal grandmother were both scholars, which is different from the situation in most scholarly families. In most scholarly families, both parents are scholars. This is done so that the scholar’s family is completely under control and there is no risk of internal leaks.
While this approach is wise, it also has a major weakness: it makes it difficult to achieve racial integration.
Although Charlie’s aunt and uncle are also scholars and have children from the An family, their purpose in integrating into the An family is not for racial integration, but to plant spies and bombs in the An family. Therefore, they did not risk passing on their scholarly identity to future generations. Charlie’s cousins, even though one had a scholar father and the other had a scholar mother, were unaware of all this.
Rachel Getty’s maternal family is different.
Their goal of courting white Western aristocrats was to achieve racial integration, so that their children would be raised as the next generation of scholars. Rachel Getty was instilled with the identity of a scholar by her mother from a young age, and also had a special poison from the Qing Breakers in her body. Rachel Getty grew up in a more open Western society and instinctively rejected these kinds of restrictions. However, his mother also told him that all of this was a futile move, and even if he refused, it would mean nothing. On the contrary, it may even lead to the extermination of his maternal grandmother from both parents’ families. Because once their identities were revealed, considering the Qing Breakers’ style of doing things, they would start from their maternal grandmother’s generation and eradicate that bloodline. At the same time, in order to protect their secrets as much as possible, the Getty family will also suffer terrible disasters.
Rachel Getty knew her mother wasn’t joking. Even though he hated the Qing Society and his destiny as a scholar, he also knew very well that this was the reason he was born. Without the Bachelor Project, his parents would not have been together, and he would not have been born.
This fate is very similar to the fate of parents who, in order to save their older sibling from leukemia, choose to have a younger sibling.
They hope that the hematopoietic stem cells from their younger siblings can save their older siblings’ lives. This was the destiny they had given to their younger siblings, and this was also the responsibility given to their younger siblings before they were even born.
Although it may be a bit unfair, it is acceptable for most people.
So, Rachel Getty gradually accepted the fate that was destined for her.
Although Rachel Getty harbored deep feelings of resentment towards the Qing Society, she still hoped to fulfill her role as a scholar and the duties assigned to her by her family and the Qing Society. Only in this way could he ensure the safety of his family and their future.
If done well, it means sacrificing one’s own happiness for the safety of all family members.
Inside the private room, Rachel Getty stared blankly at the luxurious surroundings, while Robert paced back and forth, still trying to understand Steve’s purpose in inviting him to dinner.
A few minutes later, the private room door was pushed open by the waiter, and Steve Rothschild walked in first with a smile. He said to Robert with a grin, “Robert, the last time I saw you, you were still in high school. You’ve grown so much now.”
Robert said nervously and awkwardly, “Grandpa Steve, you look the same as you did a few years ago.”
Steve smiled and said, “Not bad, Robert. College has made you talk like a much more mature person.”
Robert smiled and asked carefully, “By the way, Grandpa Steve, what brings you to Stanford suddenly?”
Steve smiled and said, “I came to meet a friend, a young talent like you.”
While speaking, he turned towards the door and said with a smile, “Andy, please come in. Let me introduce you to my great-nephew!”
Robert and Rachel stared at the door in surprise. They didn’t expect Steve to bring a friend and even intended to introduce him to Robert.
As the two wondered who had such influence that Steve would step in to introduce them, Charlie and Maria walked hand in hand into a private room.
Robert was shocked when he saw Charlie, and Rachel, who was usually good at hiding her emotions, completely forgot to hide her surprise.
Not because the two of them knew Charlie and Maria, but because they never thought that the young people Steve introduced to them personally were actually two real Asians.
In terms of race, the influence of Asians in America is naturally much lower than that of whites who dominate Western society. Steve is almost at the top of the pyramid of white Western high society. Even the real power of those politicians is far less than his own. Robert and Rachel didn’t understand why even the richest man in Asia couldn’t compare to Steve. Who exactly are these two Asians?
At that time, Steve said to Charlie with a respectful expression, “Andy, this is my great-nephew Robert Rothschild, and his girlfriend.”
After saying that, Steve looked at Rachel Getty and asked with a smile, “Miss, may I ask your name?”
Rachel said somewhat nervously, “Dear Mr. Rothschild, my name is Rachel Getty, and I am from Miami.”
Steve raised his eyebrows in surprise and smiled, “Getty? So you’re from the Getty family?”
“Yes.” Rachel nodded slightly, her voice a little nervous. “My father is David Getty, who currently oversees the Getty family’s oil-related businesses.”
Steve smiled and nodded, then asked him, “Who is Chris Getty to you?”
Rachel quickly answered, “That’s my grandfather.”
FAQ Novel
Q: Why do Charlie and Maria use pseudonyms?
A: They choose common Chinese-American names like Andy Chen and Anna Chen to maintain anonymity and blend in, making them harder to identify among many others with the same surname.
Q: What makes the Rothschild family’s restaurant exclusive?
A: The restaurant operates on a strict membership system where the Rothschild family personally vets and approves all applicants, ensuring a high level of control over the customer base and exceptional privacy.
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