David Clark's body was trembling slightly, and this scene brought a look of surprise to Old Thompson's aged eyes. Having known David Clark for so many years, it was the first time he had ever seen David Clark in such a state.

"He left on his own after I mocked him a bit." Kevin Clark also noticed that something was off with the old man at home. "Old man, could it be that I really hit the mark? Is that guy really your illegitimate son?"

"Kevin, slap yourself." David Clark's expression suddenly turned serious as he scolded.

"Old man, what did you say?" Kevin Clark was furious. "So what if I hit the mark? I didn't say anything else. At worst, you can just bring your illegitimate son back."

"You brat..." David Clark was so angry that he lashed out with a slap at Kevin Clark, but it was dodged.

"Old man, are you serious?"

"That old friend is a great benefactor to our Hua family. Without him, there would be no Hua family, and certainly no you. Tell me, aren't you just asking for a beating by saying such things?"

"Ah!"

Kevin Clark was at a loss for words. Seeing his old man furious like a lion, he pouted and his voice weakened, "But I didn't know, and he didn't say anything either."

"Old Thompson, my apologies."

David Clark said apologetically to Old Thompson, then, without another word, pulled Kevin Clark out of the tea room.

"Tell me everything that happened when you met the benefactor's disciple, don't leave out a single detail."

"Actually, there wasn't much. I just heard from the staff that a young man was looking for you..."

Seeing his old man's attitude, Kevin Clark didn't dare to joke around anymore and recounted everything that had happened in detail.

David Clark listened quietly. By the time Kevin Clark finished, his brows were furrowed into a deep crease.

"If my guess is correct, this young man should be the benefactor's disciple. The most urgent thing now is to find him." David Clark thought for a moment and continued, "Besides you, there were two sales assistants who saw him. The three of you need to go look for him right now. You must find the benefactor's disciple."

"No, I'll go with you. As soon as we find the benefactor's disciple, we must apologize immediately." David Clark added after thinking for a moment.

"Old man, are you serious? If you go with me, what about Old Thompson? And the jade ruyi..."

"Forget about the jade ruyi. Since the benefactor's disciple said we can't accept it, then we can't. We don't want the jade ruyi anymore."

Seeing the confusion on his son's face, David Clark knew what he was thinking.

Backing out of a deal already made in front of Old Thompson would be a slap in Old Thompson's face. His son didn't know, but he knew the benefactor's abilities, and since this person was the benefactor's disciple, he must have inherited those abilities.

Since the benefactor's disciple said it couldn't be accepted, even if the jade ruyi was given to him, he couldn't take it.

However, David Clark couldn't explain this to his son, at least not before meeting the benefactor's disciple and getting his permission. Some things couldn't be revealed yet.

"Old man, let me go look for him now. I'll call you as soon as I find him. You should stay here and explain things to Old Thompson."

Although Kevin Clark was unhappy with David Clark's attitude, he knew how serious the situation was. Old Thompson was no ordinary person. If they backed out without an explanation and angered Old Thompson, it could seriously affect the business.

David Clark thought about it and agreed this was a good idea, but still reminded him, "No matter what, you must find him. As soon as you do, apologize immediately. Don't act all careless—your attitude must be sincere."

"Alright, alright, I got it. I promise to treat him like an ancestor and bring him back."

Kevin Clark grumbled, but what he didn't expect was that his old man actually thought about it for a moment and then nodded in agreement.

Kevin Clark almost stumbled, but this made him realize his old man's attitude: under no circumstances could they offend that young man. Otherwise, his old man might really do something as drastic as sacrificing his own son for the greater good.

Even if he couldn't go that far, cutting off his allowance for a few months in a fit of anger would be terrifying enough.

Kevin Clark hurriedly ran out with the two sales assistants. David Clark watched his son's departing figure, his eyes turning slightly red.

"Kevin, you've always wondered why I gave you this name. Actually, it was the benefactor who named you. He said your five elements were unbalanced and your yin and yang were hard to harmonize, so he named you Mingming."

David Clark murmured softly to himself. The benefactor had given two generations of the Hua family a new lease on life. No matter what, he had to find the benefactor's disciple.

Chapter 3: The Security Guard Who Stole Gold?

Dongtai Antique Market!

After leaving Hua Bao Lou, Brian Carter was in no hurry to leave. Instead, he curiously browsed the items displayed at the vendors' stalls.

Rusty bronze ware, brightly colored porcelain, bronze fragments, ancient coins—one could say that as long as it existed in ancient times, you could find it on this street.