Once upon a time, Lily had been deeply concerned about how Jagoan’s personality, character and life perspective
would take shape as he grew up.
As a mother, she naturally aspired to provide Jagoan with the finest education, a nurturing environment, and
impeccable guidance. However, reality dictated that she could only silently observe as Jagoan grew up alongside
other children in the orphanage. She could only watch in silence as Jagoan, having graduated from high school,
decided to work at a construction site, and she had no power to intervene.
In those early days, Lily had also fretted about whether the environment would warp Jagoan’s views, whether he
would become overly materialistic, or if he’d become excessively driven by profit. Fortunately, somewhere between
Jagoan’s affluent upbringing as a Young Master and his later life as a destitute orphan, he seemed to find a balance
that aligned with Lily’s own values.
This balance not only allowed him to maintain a healthy perspective on life and a strong sense of justice but also
spared him from the excessively rigid moral standards imposed by his father, Bruce. To some extent, it mended the
gaps in Bruce’s character.
Much like the traditional succession process of the Jagoan family’s patriarchal role, the passing of the torch should
wait until the elder Jagoan Jagoan chose to retire. Then, the elder Jagoan Jagoan would personally designate the
heir. If other children disagreed, they would need to find a way to sway the elder Jagoan Jagoan’s decision, even if it
meant resorting to ruthless measures. Maybe they’d even plot to eliminate the original heir first and then seize the
throne themselves.
Such was the way of today’s wealthy families and the ancient princes and generals, but Jagoan opted for an entirely
different path. He didn’t follow the Jagoan family’s conventional procedures, nor did he extend any courtesies to
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtthem when he claimed his position.
With a casual demeanor in front of the Jagoan family and Wesley Drake, Jagoan declared that he had taken over
the Jagoan family’s affairs and needed more loyal individuals on his side. He made it clear that if Wesley desired to
pledge allegiance, loyalty to him was non-negotiable.
In a single sentence, he not only won over the entire Dragon Temple but also unequivocally stated that he was the
new head of the Jagoan family. He left no room for the Jagoan family to react, deliberate, or even inform them of
his decision personally. He chose to relay the outcome through a third party. This audacious, uncompromising
approach allowed Jagoan to secure the position of Jagoan family head without opposition. If Jagoan Jagoan resisted,
he would have no choice but to step aside and yield to someone else.
When Jagoan shared this news with Lily, it filled her with excitement to the point of sleeplessness. Lily had never
cared much about the Jagoan family’s modest assets, but the position of Jagoan family head had always been a
thorn in her side.
Everyone knew that her late husband had been the most suitable candidate for this position, yet the Jagoan family
pretended to be oblivious. Even in death, her husband had been denied the chance to lead the Jagoan family. Lily
had long harbored resentment over this matter, and after two decades, Jagoan had effortlessly unraveled this knot,
bringing her immense joy and heightened expectations for Jagoan’s future.
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Meanwhile, in the old Jagoan family residence, after sharing a meal with the elder Jagoan Jagoan, Jagoan couldn’t
contain his eagerness any longer. He addressed the elder Jagoan and Jagoan, saying, “Grandfather, Butler
Thompson, please go ahead and eat. I’d like to visit my parents room.”
Respectfully, Jagoan inquired, “Young Master, what is your purpose? Would you like one of your attendants to
accompany you?”
Jagoan waved his hand dismissively, asserting, “There’s no need. Maria and I will be going to my parents room. You
needn’t worry about us.”
Maria rose from her seat and politely added, “Grandfather Jagoan, Butler Thompson, please enjoy your meal.”
Maria followed Jagoan as they made their way to the courtyard where Jagoan’s parents had lived. This courtyard
featured four connected rooms for Jagoan’s parents, including a main hall, a bedroom, a study and Jagoan’s own
room. In simpler terms, it was a three-bedroom apartment with a living room.
Jagoan had spent several years in this residence and was quite familiar with its layout. Additionally, there hadn’t
been significant changes since his departure, making it easy for him to identify.
Upon entering the main hall, he couldn’t help but reminisce about the days when he lived here with his parents. It
stirred a whirlwind of emotions within him. Jagoan then proceeded to explore the other rooms, including the main
hall and bedroom. There, he noticed some new bedding and pillows, indicating a recent update. Consequently,
these areas held no potential clues.
Jagoan decided to focus his attention on the study, a room converted from a wing of the courtyard. Though not
expansive, it housed three walls of bookshelves laden with an extensive collection of books. Even twenty years
later, many books on these shelves had been left untouched by Bruce and Lily, their glasses-wearing owners.
Jagoan took a quick survey and realized that the books could be categorized into three distinct groups. The first
group comprised works on finance and management, primarily written by renowned economists and financial
practitioners. The second group encompassed history and biographies, while the third group was dedicated to the
Book of Changes and Gossip.
During his youth, Jagoan hadn’t been particularly interested in these books, primarily focusing on history while
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmneglecting the rest. Today, he discovered his parents’ long-standing fascination with Feng
Shui.
Maria also scanned the books, noting, “Young Master, your parents have assembled some of the world’s finest
literature on Feng Shui secrets. Some of these books are centuries old and out of print. It’s evident they had a deep
involvement and research interest in Feng Shui and Changes.”
Jagoan nodded, his thoughts already focused on how to systematically review these books for any concealed
information. As he examined the bookshelf with care, he mentioned to Maria, “With this many books, sorting
through them will take days, at the very least.”
Maria smiled, responding, “Time isn’t an issue. We can sift through them methodically. If it pleases the Young
Master, I’ll assist in cataloging.”
Jagoan agreed, “Let’s start with the books on Changes. Given my parents involvement in Taoism, there might be
notes hidden within them.”
Maria eagerly accepted, inquiring, “Young Master, I want to share this responsibility, but I’d like to know if you’re
comfortable with it.”
Jagoan assured her, “Miss Jagoan, please assist me. If you spot anything unusual, alert me immediately.”
“Of course,” Maria agreed with enthusiasm.
They resumed their search, one book at a time. However, it wasn’t until they reached a black book, roughly the size
of a standard volume, that Maria’s excitement bubbled to the surface. She flipped it open and exclaimed, “Young
Master, there’s a photo album here!”
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