Vera nodded and smiled, saying, “Young Master Wade promised earlier to grant you an opportunity, and he specially came today to fulfill that promise. Hurry up and express your gratitude!”
Upon hearing this, the three men exchanged glances with one another excitedly and immediately knelt.
When Charlie saw the three men, totaling almost three hundred years in age, kneeling before him, he couldn't bear it. He quickly tried to rise to help and stop them, but Vera suddenly reached out her fair and slender hand to stop Charlie and said earnestly, “Young Master Wade, there's no need for you to stand up. Their bowing to you is only right.”
Charlie hurriedly said, “Gentlemen, you're all elderly. You shouldn't perform such a grand gesture. It's not appropriate…”
Vera firmly said, “Young Master Wade, rest assured, there's nothing inappropriate about it. Their gesture is not only to thank you but also for their own sake!”
She continued, “These three have been raised by me since they were young. I know their characters and their destinies. Although they had difficult lives as infants, without exception, they are all destined for great fortune. Otherwise, they wouldn't have encountered me.”
“Having great fortune is excellent, but one must not squander it. Disrespecting teachers, disregarding elders, lacking self-discipline, and failing to do good deeds all lead to squandered fortune. What you're giving them is a tremendous opportunity. If they don't bow sincerely and constantly feel grateful in their hearts, they'll surely squander their fortune even more.”
Vera then smiled faintly and looked at Charlie seriously, saying, “So, in the future, if someone wants to bow and express gratitude to you, don't stop them, Young Master. Preventing them from bowing would only diminish their fortune.”
Before Charlie could contemplate Vera's theory, the three elderly men were already kneeling side by side.
They all spoke in unison, “We bow in gratitude for Young Master Wade's great kindness and grace!”
Charlie could only say helplessly, “Gentlemen, please rise quickly.”


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