Jacob Wilson didn’t dare touch that topic and just smiled without responding.
As Charlie wade and Hamid approached, the couple grew curious.
Charlie wade brought Hamid to the family of three and introduced with a smile, “Dad, Mum, wife, this is the Middle Eastern boss I mentioned.”
Hamid quickly introduced himself, “Greetings, everyone. My name is Ahmed Sawani. Just call me Ahmed!”
Jacob Wilson hurriedly stood up, a bit flattered, and said in surprise, “Mr. Ahmed, your Chinese is really good!”
Hamid smiled and said, “I’ve spent a long time in China. Doing business, you know, I’m an old friend of the Chinese people!”
Hamid didn’t dare say he studied in China, lest someone ask which school or what major, digging himself deeper.
Jacob Wilson said, “Mr. Ahmed, let me introduce myself. I’m Jacob Wilson, Charlie wade’s father-in-law!”
Elaine also hurried over, “I’m Elaine, Charlie wade’s mother-in-law.”
Hamid looked at Claire Wilson and smiled, “This stunningly beautiful lady must be Mrs. Wade!”
Claire Wilson, knowing Hamid’s stated identity was likely a lie and that he must know Charlie wade as the young master of the Wade family, didn’t show anything unusual. She just smiled gracefully and said, “Hello, Mr. Ahmed. I’m Claire Wilson. Nice to meet you.”
Hamid nodded and said politely, “Master Wade has helped me a lot with feng shui. I’ve always been grateful to him. Meeting him and all of you here is our fate. So, let me cover all your expenses on Baima Island.”
Elaine was overjoyed, “Really, Mr. Ahmed? That’s… that’s too kind of you!”
Jacob Wilson, still a bit reserved, quickly said, “Oh, Mr. Ahmed, you don’t have to be so generous!”
Hamid thought to himself, generous? My brother Wade helped me secure over a hundred million dollars for infrastructure. I owe my success to him. This small gesture is nothing!
So, he immediately smiled and said, “No need to be so polite. Master Wade has done me a great favour.”
With that, he called over the restaurant manager and instructed, “Remember, all expenses for these folks on the island go on my tab.”
Hamid had arrived two days earlier than Charlie wade, and the manager knew him as a big spender. He promptly said respectfully, “Yes, sir, rest assured, we’ll take care of it.”
Elaine grinned and said, “Oh, this is too much, Mr. Ahmed…”
“No trouble, no trouble, just a small token,” Hamid said heartily, “Oh, you eat first. I need to go keep my two wives company. Let’s chat later!”
After some pleasantries and seeing Hamid off, Elaine immediately picked up her phone, searching while beaming, “This is great! Someone’s covering everything. I’ll check how much the most expensive SPA costs and book one after breakfast!”
After checking, she quickly asked in the WeChat group set up by the butler Hani, “Butler, I’d like to book an underwater SPA. Is there availability tonight?”
Claire Wilson whispered, “Mum, the underwater SPA here is really expensive, five or six thousand dollars per person. Isn’t that a bit extravagant?”
Elaine replied casually, “What’s there to worry about? Someone’s footing the bill!”
Claire Wilson hurriedly explained, “That’s exactly why we shouldn’t be so lavish. How about I give you my Visa card later, and you use that instead?”
“No way!” Elaine said earnestly, “When there’s no deal to be had, you make one. Now that there’s a deal, why spend our own money?”
Just then, Hani replied in the group, “Ms. Elaine, I’m sorry, but the underwater SPA pavilion is temporarily closed today and tomorrow. If you’d like a spa, you can book at our other spa venues.”
Elaine responded, “I only want the underwater SPA. Isn’t it all transparent glass so you can see the underwater world? That’s the one I want!”
Hani replied, “Apologies, Ms. Elaine. Our group’s boss is coming to inspect the island tomorrow, and the underwater SPA pavilion is under maintenance. It won’t reopen until the day after tomorrow.”
