On the other hand, Old Mr. Ford would definitely be extremely eager to meet Brian Perry, to verify whether the dragon-patterned jade pendant in Brian Perry's possession was genuine, and to find out where it actually came from.

Therefore, Brian Perry had to allow the The Ford Family some time to investigate. Right now was not yet the best time for him to make an appearance.

That afternoon, Brian Perry found a photo studio and took pictures of the dragon-patterned jade pendant and Mr. Ford's handwritten letter from years ago. Before he was absolutely certain, he would not hand over these pieces of evidence. This was not only caution, but also a form of self-protection.

The next day, Brian Perry did not go to Jinghua University, but instead went to the university library, where he spent the whole day reading.

Early in the morning, Samantha Ford led the Jinghua University Tai Chi performance team to the stadium. They waited the entire morning, but did not see Coach Perry. Feeling restless and uneasy, she lost interest in practicing and went straight home.

Just as Brian Perry had expected, in just the short time from yesterday afternoon to this morning, the The Ford Family had remotely investigated and uncovered the background of Brian Perry and the The Perry Family. The clues at hand indicated that this Eric Perry was very likely the son that Mr. Ford had lost contact with years ago. If that was the case, then this Brian Perry, who had suddenly appeared in Samantha Ford's life, would naturally be a blood relative of the The Ford Family, the third-generation male descendant.

Samantha Ford's father, Thomas Ford, dared not be negligent and immediately entered the Grand Red Gate to report to Old Mr. Ford.

Mr. Ford was both surprised and delighted. The son he had lost years ago had become a knot in his heart, and the older he got, the deeper his guilt became. But after searching for decades with no news, to suddenly have a clue now—how could he not be overjoyed?

However, given Mr. Ford's status and the position of the The Ford Family, he certainly would not display his eagerness like an ordinary old man.

Mr. Ford pondered for a long time, his expression calm as he nodded and said, "Thomas, go and verify the situation of the The Perry Family again. You must make sure everything is clear. At the same time, find that child as soon as possible. If necessary, meet him in person, look at the jade pendant in his hand, and ask if he has any other evidence."

"Alright, Dad, I'll get on it right away. But I still feel something is a bit odd. Could it be that someone is..." Thomas Ford accompanied his words with a smile, carefully watching Mr. Ford's expression, gently probing.

Although he held a high position of authority as the first deputy director with real power of the National Planning Commission, and was a full ministerial-level official, in front of his father, a founding father of the nation and a member of the central core of power, he was always respectful and dared not show the slightest neglect.

Because Mr. Ford was not only his father and the head of the The Ford Family, but also one of the few people who held the fate of this great nation in his hands.

Of course, for people of Mr. Ford's generation, even as his child, Thomas Ford felt nothing but deep respect. Without the blood and struggle of Mr. Ford and his generation, there would be no Republic today.

A cold glint flashed in Mr. Ford's eyes, but it disappeared in an instant. He smiled calmly and raised his eyebrows, "We can't rule out that possibility either. That's why I want you to investigate and get to the bottom of it."

"Yes, Dad. Please rest, I'll go check right away."

Thomas Ford nodded and turned to leave Mr. Ford's study.

Just as Thomas Ford reached the door, he suddenly heard the old man inside sigh softly, "Of course, don't frighten that child either... Alright, go on, go on."

Thomas Ford paused, and when he glanced back, he caught a glimpse of the old man's dignified face, with a faint trace of exhaustion and sorrow. His heart trembled, and he turned to leave.

Chapter 012 Meeting the Eldest Son of the The Ford Family

Following Mr. Ford's orders, Thomas Ford spent the entire afternoon at home, doing nothing but making a round of phone calls and then waiting by the phone for news. By evening, information from Xin'an City in Jiangbei Province confirmed that everything had been verified once again.

Thomas Ford let out a long sigh of relief and decided to meet this Brian Perry, who had suddenly appeared and might be his nephew.

On the morning of the third day, the waiting Samantha Ford finally saw the arrival of Brian Perry.

Remembering her father's instructions, Samantha Ford composed herself, smiled, and went over to greet Brian Perry. She casually found an excuse to send Steven Joyce and the other team members away, then took the initiative to invite Brian Perry to lunch.

At Jinghua University, Samantha Ford was a goddess held in high esteem. Although she was a famous campus beauty, very few boys of her age dared to pursue her. The reason was simple: her background was simply too unattainable.

The reason Steven Joyce was relatively familiar with Samantha Ford was because they were both Tai Chi enthusiasts and had teamed up to perform at the university anniversary gala.

Because of this, when they saw Samantha Ford "acting out of character" and actually taking the initiative to invite Brian Perry to eat alone, the expressions on Steven Joyce and the others' faces became quite interesting. They couldn't help but secretly marvel at whether Brian Perry was about to get lucky.

Brian Perry remained calm and composed. He walked out of the campus side by side with Samantha Ford, and then entered a rather elegantly decorated restaurant.

After sitting down, Samantha Ford ordered a few dishes, then smiled and said, "Coach Perry, here's the thing. I happen to know a cultural relics expert. Since you want someone to appraise your family heirloom jade pendant, how about I introduce you? You two could meet."