Chapter 5448

Facing the old man's inquiry, Charlie didn't hold back and spoke candidly, "I understand that your health hasn't fully recovered, especially concerning Alzheimer's disease, the outlook isn't optimistic. So, before you and grandma arrived, I placed a formation and a Rejuvenation Pill in the villa. The formation will gradually release the medicinal effects of the pill, improving the health of everyone residing there. Interestingly, the worse the health, the more effective the medicine becomes." The Evans family was left speechless and the old man tried to say something, but his vocal cords seemed partially paralyzed, leaving him mute for a while. Despite his silence, tears streamed down the old man's face. At the same time, the lady by his side was also in tears. Initially, the Evans family offered a staggering 300 billion Dollars for the Rejuvenation Pill, but even if Desmond was willing to pay that amount, Charlie refused to sell it and kicked him out. However, little did they know that Charlie had secretly placed the 300 billion dollars Rejuvenation Pill in the Willow Estates villa for the well-being of the elderly couple! Not only that, but now Charlie took out two more rejuvenation pills, making it a total of three! If he were to sell these to the highest bidder, it would be an astronomical sum! However, Charlie chose to give all three rejuvenation pills to the Evans family. This gesture deeply moved the entire family. Unable to contain her emotions, the lady grasped Charlie's hand and tearfully said, "Charlie, you're right. We're all family and with this perspective, grandma can now pass away in peace." Charlie smiled and replied, "Grandma, you're too kind." He then presented the two Rejuvenation Pills to the elderly couple again, saying earnestly, "Grandpa and grandma, I want you both to know that while the Rejuvenation Pills are valuable, they are much more precious to you in terms of health and longevity. Take them without any psychological burden." Desmond quickly chimed in, "Yes, Dad and Mom, you both are getting older and Dad still has health issues that need stabilizing. This magical medicine is exactly what he needs. Charlie's showing true filial piety here and you shouldn't refuse." The lady looked at the old man with a questioning gaze, as she didn't dare to make such a significant decision on her own. The old man hesitated for a while before looking at Charlie and saying, "Charlie, Grandpa knows that this gift is your filial piety. Your grandma and I accept it, but you must accept the Evans family's shares and assets too! It doesn't matter if you have money or not, this is our sincere wish. Accept our filial piety and our wishes, this is what being a family truly means!" Charlie's three uncles and aunts all nodded in agreement, especially his second uncle, Marcus, who added, "Charlie, from now on, you're free to manage the assets and resources of the Evans family as you see fit. Count on me, your second uncle, to assist you in whatever you need!" Desmond also chimed in, "Yes, Charlie, you'll make better decisions for the Evans family's future than any of us. You can't turn down your grandfather's heartfelt offer!" Charlie had saved the Evans family countless times and generously gave them three Rejuvenation Pills one after another. Touched by this affection, the Evans family held a deep sense of gratitude. They were not ones to owe favors, but now, they felt indebted to Charlie and they all wanted him to accept the family's assets to put their minds at ease. Charlie responded, "Grandpa, I promise to accept the Evans family's property, but not right now. The Warriors Den is unaware of my existence. If the Evans family transfers all assets to my name directly, my identity might be exposed the same day. So, please hold on to these assets for now and I'll receive them once I deal with the Warriors Den." Samuel Evans nodded in understanding. He knew that promises alone didn't mean much when it came to assets. In order to provide funds, it was necessary to transfer the money to the recipient's account. Similarly, shares or real estate had to be officially transferred and registered in the other person's name. However, Charlie's true identity remained a well-kept secret for now. The Evans family couldn't transfer the assets to him just yet. Regardless of whether Charlie genuinely agreed or not, the part of the assets intended for him had to stay under the Evans family's control. The old man, addressing Charlie, said, "Charlie, put away these two Rejuvenation Pills for now. Once you've dealt with the Warriors Den and the promise to the Evans family is fulfilled, then you can take them out and use them." Charlie shook his head and replied, "Grandpa, you mentioned that the Rejuvenation Pill is my filial piety to you and the assets are your will. They can't be compared. My filial piety shouldn't be traded for your will. Will you accept my filial piety when you genuinely feel it?" Desmond chimed in, unable to resist, "Yes, Dad, the Rejuvenation Pill is Charlie's way of showing his filial piety to you and mom. Why do you keep refusing it?" The old man looked at him, then at Charlie and sighed. He calmly admitted, "Hey, I desire these Rejuvenation Pills more than anyone else. They would free me from Alzheimer's disease and I'd gain ten or twenty more years at least. To someone my age, that's the most precious thing in the world, none can compare." He paused, feeling ashamed as he continued, "But when I think about Bruce and Lily being murdered and my inability to avenge them, along with the suffering Charlie endured for the past 20 years, I feel deeply ashamed. I let my daughter, son-in-law and grandson down, but ultimately, it was my grandson who saved my life repeatedly, which fills me with even more shame. My words come from the depths of my heart."

Having something but not feeling worthy of it, that's where he stood mentally. Hearing this, Charlie sighed softly and said with a smile, "Today is a day of celebration. I not only met you, aunt and uncles, but also learned about some past events regarding my parents that I didn't know before. I even untangled a knot in my heart that persisted for the past two decades. It truly warms my heart!" Samuel Evans couldn't hold back his tears upon hearing Charlie's words. The reason he resisted accepting the Rejuvenation Pill was that he felt unworthy of it. Even though it's his grandson's filial piety, he still doesn't believe he's deserving of such filial piety. When he heard that Charlie no longer blamed him, the heavy burden in his heart was finally released. Charlie looked at Samuel and said, "Grandpa, on such a joyous day, I truly want to share a drink with you. So please, enjoy the Rejuvenation Pill first and we can have a good time drinking later!" Samuel Evans, now relieved, nodded solemnly and said, "Alright! Then, Charlie, you can join me for a good drink later!" The grandmother, brimming with joy, added, "Charlie, I had Don Albert prepare the ingredients to make you the eggplant box that used to be your favorite when you were young. Do you still remember how delicious it tastes?" Charlie nodded and smiled, "Of course, I remember. The eggplant box is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside." Delighted, she took Charlie's arm and exclaimed, "Let's go, let's head to the restaurant! The meal is already prepared!" Charlie, however, remained firm and said seriously, "Grandpa and grandma, take the Rejuvenation Pill first and then we can eat. There's no rush." Samuel Evans agreed and said to his wife, "Since it's a gift from our grandson, we should accept it, no matter how serious it is! We owe Charlie so much and if we're blessed with a longer life, we might be able to repay some of it!" Charlie smiled faintly, knowing that the old man needed a reason to convince himself, but he didn't need any reward in return. Seeing this, the Lady no longer refused and nodded, sighing, "It's our grandson's filial piety. We can't let it go to waste..." Charlie saw the opportunity and handed the pills to the two of them. Inwardly, he thought that delivering medicine to the old man was indeed a complicated process, never straightforward. Unlike the rough and straightforward Don Albert, who took the medicine himself, Charlie had to kneel down, place the medicine on the country's head, take it, knock his head on the ground and thank Master Wade for giving the medicine. It was quite an ordeal. After sighing, Charlie said to them, "Grandpa and grandma, take the pill now and then we can eat. We've talked for so long and I'm already starving!" The rest of the Evans family and Jack stared at the elders with wide eyes, watching intently to witness the Rejuvenation Pill's effects firsthand. Even Charlie's uncle, Desmond, had only seen the effect of taking a quarter of a Rejuvenation Pill at the auction but never saw the full effect of taking the entire pill. The two old couples exchanged glances, eager to see the legendary effects of the Rejuvenation Pill on each other's faces. The Rejuvenation Pill, however, never disappointed anyone. As the medicine took effect, it was like watching a fast-forward slide show. The snow-white hair of the old couple rapidly turned mottled black and the deep wrinkles on their faces seemed to fill in. Their slack skin tightened, as if gravity had been defied. They both stared at each other, experiencing a rapid Rejuvenation. The memories they couldn't grasp before flooded back instantly, yet they didn't feel overwhelmed. Everything that had collapsed seemed to rebuild quickly in their minds. The Lady felt a significant improvement in her physical condition, making her feel like she did twenty years ago. But this journey through time also brought back painful memories of her beloved daughter and son-in-law, who were killed twenty years ago. Seeing the Rejuvenation of his partner who had aged together with him, the old man couldn't hold back his emotions and began to cry silently. The others, not having experienced the Rejuvenation themselves, assumed these were tears of joy and joined in, thinking the elders were just overjoyed. They tried to comfort them, but it took some time for the old couple to regain composure. Desmond said, "Dad and Mom, why are you two still crying? You both look so much younger all of a sudden. We should be celebrating!" Tece echoed, "Yes! Dad and Mom, your facial features have gone back at least ten years. It's incredible!" The two elderly exchanged a look, understanding the reason behind each other's tears. The old man wiped away his tears and gently embraced the Lady, comforting her like a child, "It's okay, don't cry. Today is a day of great joy, so let's stop crying in front of Charlie!" The Lady nodded, forcing a smile, "You're right, no more tears. Charlie must be hungry, so let's eat! I've waited for this meal for twenty years, I can't wait another minute!"