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Gerald Crawford:The Secretly Rich Man Novel (Invisible or Poorest) Chapter 951

Meanwhile, Gerald and his men were returning home when from afar, Gerald noticed a team of cars parked right in front of their manor.

“I wonder who those people could be…” said Whistler, evidently feeling confused.

“From the looks of it, that should be Quest, the young master of the Westley family. He must finally have news regarding the item I’ve been trying to locate this entire time,” replied Gerald with a subtle smile.

Upon inviting Quest into his mansion, Gerald momentarily excused himself to bring Drake to another room to have his wounds properly bandaged. Once that was done, he headed to the living room where Quest sat waiting patiently—with a document in hand—while sipping some tea.

Quest’s politeness clearly stemmed from his respect toward Gerald. After all, it would’ve been impossible for a rich heir like him to behave so courteously to anyone in the past.

In fact, his respect for Gerald was so great that he was the one who had funded the money Gerald needed to purchase the factory. Due to that, it was natural that he’d know where Gerald lived as well.

“It’s been a while, Quest! Have you waited long?” greeted Gerald as he approached the seated youth.

“Not at all!”

As they exchanged pleasantries, Gerald recalled how reckless and arrogant Quest had been when they first met. However, he realized—during their first encounter—that if he could tame Quest, then Quest would surely turn out to be an excellent and capable assistant. Gerald’s guess was, of course, correct.

After a brief chat, Quest cleared his throat as he went straight to the main point.

“I’m here today, Mr. Crawford, to tell you that our investigation efforts have finally paid off! After so long, we’ve finally been able to locate the Ginseng King!” said Quest before taking a large gulp of water.

“…However, we don’t currently have it. In fact, we’ve never actually seen it for ourselves. That’s because someone beat us to finding and retrieving it about half a year ago! Honestly, we wouldn’t even have found out about this if my grandpa hadn’t cast a wide net. The information actually came from a random vendor!”

“From what the vendor said, a group of rather influential people hired him back then to serve as their guide around the mountain since he was famous for knowing the mountain paths like the back of his hand. After searching for the Ginseng King for some time, they eventually found it in Depth Valley, located in the depths of the mountain. Upon digging it up, the group of people handed the vendor a large sum of money to keep quiet about their discovery.”

“In all honesty, however, the vendor felt that the money they provided was simply too little. It was thanks to his dissatisfaction and my grandpa paying relevant people—regardless of status—huge sums of money to gather information about the Ginseng King that the vendor shared what had happened back then to us,” explained Quest as he took in a deep breath.

Lowering his voice, Quest then added, “…The Ginseng King is currently in the hands of the Yowell family.”

“The Yowell family?” repeated Gerald in surprise.

“They’re another powerful family in the business field in Heavenly City, just like the Westleys. While my family is only there because we moved in, the Yowells are locals who were already powerful by the time we arrived.”

“I see… Can the information from the vendor be trusted?”

Taking another sip of water, Quest then replied, “He can. Speaking of which, while he was scouring for more information, grandpa found out that we’re not the only ones aware that the Yowells have the Ginseng King. A few local and foreign forces seem to be aware of their discovery as well. As a result, several of them began taking action on the Yowells starting from around three months ago. One of the more extreme cases was the kidnapping of Tulip, the second young lady of the Yowell family! Her kidnapping was most likely linked tothe Ginseng King, though she was promptly rescued.”

“While the Yowells are certainly good at hiding the fact that they currently own it, the fact remains that anyone holding on to the Ginseng King is akin to them hugging a ticking time bomb. Once you own it, being targeted will simply become the nrom!” said Whistler with a bitter smile on his face.

Frowning slightly, Gerald then replied, “Regardless of how many powerful groups are attempting to get their hands on it, I must be the one to own it in the end!”

It was honestly no wonder why the Ginseng King was so well sought-after. After all, according to legends, it was able to promote longevity.

However, it was also said that normal people who attempted to consume it would simply perish after doing so, unable to endure the power of the Ginseng King. Gerald, however, knew that he was no regular person.

In order to defeat Kort, he would definitely survive eating the Ginseng King once he got his hands on it. He had to.

“Regardless, the Yowells are suffering rather terribly at the moment. After all, while they do have the Ginseng King in their hands now, they don’t even know who to sell it to. There are simply too many people who want it for themselves.”

“If you wish to own it, sir, I’m afraid that stealing it from them isn’t going to work out well. I do, however, have a plan in mind. Whether it’ll work or not is another question…” added Quest.

“Go on,” said Gerald.

“Well, I propose that we use some outflanking tactics… We’ll start by going after the second young lady of the Yowell family. As long as we’re slick about it, we may be able to deceive her into handing the Ginseng King over to us! That way, we won’t have to resort to fighting immediately. If all goes well, we should be able to maneuver covertly with the other powerful groups as well.”

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After hearing what Quest had to say, Gerald simply rolled his eyes at him before rather grumpily replying, “I’m sure you’re an expert at gaining a woman’s affection… Guess I’ll be leaving the task to you then. How about it?”

Waving his hands quickly, Quest then said, “I can’t since she knows me! The Westleys and the Yowells are well acquainted you know? Regardless, it’s not like affection is the only way we’ll be able to pull this off. It’ll do as long as we’re able to approach her. That’s why grandpa suggests that you find a suitable confidant for this task aside from me. After all, since Tulip is being targeted by so many people now, we must act fast before she falls into the hands of others.”

“Tulip’s currently a freshman in Heavenly City University. Once the confidant is ready, I’ll help you get them into the university under the guise of a lecturer.”

“But who’s suitable enough for the task?” asked Gerald as he frowned slightly before scanning through the crowd.

Though Whistler immediately volunteered, his height and sturdy appearance made Gerald feel that he would resemble a security guard more than a lecturer.

While Tyson did look slightly younger, both he and Drake were still injured. What more, both the men were simply too cold and aloof to be suitable for the task. Nobody would ever believe that they were students or lecturers!

Seeing what Gerald was doing, the others began looking around as well. After taking turns shaking their heads, everyone eventually found themselves staring back at Gerald.

“Since you’re probably the only one among us who’s actually attended university before, I think you’re the most suitable person for the job, sir…” said Whistler with a smile.

“Me?” replied Gerald, stunned.

“But sir has a lover! You can’t just tell him to have an ambiguous relationship with another girl!” said Yukie out of the blue as she entered the room carrying several teacups. There was a clear hint of dissatisfaction on her charming face as she said that.

“It was obviously a joke, Yukie… As if we’d ever suggest for the master to gain another woman’s affection! The main focus now is simply to protect Tulip and place her under our group’s care!” replied Whistler as he smiled slightly bitterly.

“…I see!” pouted Yukie in response.

Meanwhile, Gerald himself seemed to be pondering about something.

With both Drake and Tyson currently recuperating and Whistler having the responsibility of managing the properties, in the end, Gerald seemed to be the most suitable person after all.

Resolute with his decision, Gerald then nodded before saying, “Alright, guess I’ll be doing this. I’ll be counting on you to arrange things for me, Quest.”

“Not a problem, sir! Since you’re proficient with medicine, you’ll be under the guise of a Biology substitute lecturer. Since I graduated from that university, I’ll tell you ahead of time that being a lecturer there is a breeze. All you’ll need to do is read the textbook aloud!” replied Quest.

The very next day, Gerald slipped on a suit and blazer—perfecting his scholarly look—as he headed to the university. Upon arriving, he was promptly greeted at the university’s main entrance by the vice team leader of the Biology team alongside a young male and female.

“I see you’ve arrived on time to report to your duty, Mr. Crawford. Allow me to first introduce you to these two. This here is Miss Marjorie Swift from our Biology team while the gentleman over there goes by Mr. Quinlan Yoxon,” said the vice team leader.

Turning to face the two next, the vice team leader then added, “This is Mr. Gerald Crawford, the new substitute teacher. Your position is similar to his, Mr. Yoxon, since both of you are new here. Regardless, you’re both colleagues now. Now then, could you please show them around the university, Marjorie?”

Marjorie was a woman with charming looks and long hair. Both slim and tall, she looked to be around twenty-four of age and her disposition seemed somewhat extraordinary. The professional-looking black suit and skirt only served to increase her seductiveness.

“Mr. Yoxon and Mr. Crawford, shall we?” said Marjorie with a sweet smile on her face as she took a few peeks at Gerald.

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It was really no mystery why she did so. After all, Gerald was both handsome and impeccably dressed. It wasn’t hard to see why girls would admire him.

As Gerald nodded at her, he guessed that his new female colleague must have just graduated from the university fairly recently.

Quinlan, on the other hand, caught on quickly that Marjorie seemed to admire Gerald a lot. Seeing that, he couldn’t help but feel slightly jealous.

After all, both of them were newcomers who had the same post and same specializations. They even came at the same time! With so many similarities between them, Quinlan couldn’t help but feel slightly competitive with him.

However, Marjorie wasn’t even giving him a chance to shine. Seeing her being nice to only Gerald only added to his gloominess and annoyance.

Despite that, Quinlan wasn’t an idiot who didn’t know how to read the mood. Because of that, he simply followed behind the two, silently watching as Marjorie continued chatting with Gerald.

“Oh? Are those the two new lecturers who’ll be joining our team, Miss Swift? Both of them look quite handsome!” said a few young lecturers as they walked over and greeted Marjorie.

All of them were women and they looked to be around Marjorie’s age.

“Indeed! This here is Mr. Gerald Crawford, while his name is… Um… I apologize, but what was your name again…?” asked Marjorie rather awkwardly as she turned to face Quinlan.

Since Marjorie had placed most of her attention on the handsome Gerald, she now realized that she didn’t even remember Quinlan’s name!

Smiling wryly, Quinlan then said, “I’m Quinlan Yoxon!”

In the end, however, the same thing happened when all the female lecturers began surrounding and talking with Gerald instead of him.

As Quinlan’s jealousy intensified, a few luxury cars could suddenly be seen driving toward the group. Screeching to a halt right in front of them, Marjorie and the other women were stunned when they saw a few bodyguards donning black coats getting out of the cars.

Once all of them were out, the bodyguards bowed slightly before saying, “We heard from the boss that this is your first time here in Heavenly City, young master. We’ll be hosting a welcoming party for you tonight.”

In response, Quinlan simply readjusted his gold glasses before saying, “Very well. Tell my cousin that I’ll be there tonight.”

“Very well, young master.”

After bowing once more, the bodyguards re-entered their cars and left.

By then, all the female lecturers—who had earlier surrounded Gerald—had their mouths wide open as they looked at Quinlan in shock.

“Why… Did they address you as young master, Mr. Yoxon?” asked one of the female colleagues in amazement.

“Oh, they work for my cousin. He’s established a few bars and hotels here in Heavenly City,” replied Quinlan casually.

Upon hearing that, Marjorie couldn’t help but sneak a few more glances at him before asking with a smile on her face, “I hadn’t expected for you to have such an awesome cousin! Speaking of which, you aren’t a local, are you Mr. Yoxon?”

“That is correct. I’m from Talgo Town. Have you heard about the five forces?”

“I have! Talgo Town is currently being supervised by the five forces, right? From what I’ve heard, they’re all-powerful and they each have high statuses here in Heavenly City!” exclaimed another of the colleagues in shock, sounding very intrigued.

Charley family,

the colleagues

locals of Heavenly City, the girls had been influenced by their environment to prefer people who were more powerful. Nobody could really blame them since the more power and influence one had in

was simply something that all women, especially those living in Heavenly

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jealous once they found out that Quinlan was

you just work with your group

due to all chaos the newly established Royal Dragon Group has created. The five forces are all obeying that group now, you know? Besides, my dad told me that it’d be better for me

To think that Quinlan was already

a point, Mr. Yoxon. After all, you’re still young so who knows? Maybe you’ll be able to blaze a new way out by being a bit more adventurous and making a living of your own out here!” said

“I agree!”

now inching closer toward Quinlan as he detailed the major incidents that had recently

only laugh bitterly as he shook his head at the side. He had long gotten used to scenes like

now being ignored,

in the morning, he simply sat in the office the entire time

to look at Marjorie—who was seated next to him—before saying with a smile, “How about we head

the initiative to ask her out for a meal since she was the one who had invited him out for lunch

that, he didn’t really

I’m afraid I can’t join you this time,” replied Marjorie as

there myself then,” said Gerald as he nodded at her before heading

chaotic place, it was also well equipped with

particularly different from the ones Gerald had seen before. Well, aside from the fact that all the students looked

and a salad before taking a seat at one of the empty

been quite a long while since he was last able to enjoy such a life, and he found himself thinking that being an educator in a university and leading a quiet life was much preferable compared

as he thought about it, he then wondered how long he could even afford to live such a

his meal, Gerald heard a male voice saying, “Nobody seems to be sitting there, Marjorie. Let’s head

VIP area… You need to

to be in a bit of a rush for that meeting later,

Gerald could already tell that the voices belonged to none other than Marjorie and

out that Marjorie’s ‘business’ was actually just her wanting to go out

was evident at that point that both Quinlan and Marjorie had spotted Gerald. After all, he was sitting at a rather desolate

was able to have their meals in the VIP area, people usually avoided the spot Gerald was sitting in if

was staring at him contemptuously, Gerald simply lowered his head and continued eating

remembered asking him out for lunch earlier. Despite that, she had lied to him, claiming that she had business to attend to. Her being there with Quinlan clearly suggested that she was

girl would feel embarrassed to some extent

before nodding with a

Why did he sit there?” asked a female voice at

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saw that it was the other female colleagues who were in

they had bumped into him as they were looking for seats to

themselves cupping their mouths in amusement as they said, “What a surprise! You really don’t know anything, do you? Why’d you decide to

they simply turned around to

of the colleagues said, “Huh? Hey, look there! It’s Mr. Yoxon and Miss Swift! Hi

they saw Quinlan, their moods instantly switched, smiling as they waved their hands at

us? If I had known that you were going to eat here, I’d definitely have invited all of you along!” said Quinlan with a

it really fine if we joined you?” asked a few of the

however, all of them ended up sitting at the same

well aware that he was a nobody in the presence of Quinlan, he didn’t really want to have that

would be able to meet

later, Gerald prepared to teach his first class. Upon entering the classroom, Gerald saw that there were over thirty students in the class. The most conspicuous of them all, however, was none

saw her to instantly figure out that she was the boss

Gerald brought his students along to a laboratory so that they would be able to observe the specimens there. He simply thought that it would be fitting for them to be able

they didn’t have to remain in class, the students quickly grabbed their

wonder if you’ve noticed that that handsome lecturer seems to have an interest in you, Tulip!”

time, you silly girl…” replied Tulip, almost speechless by her

done with his self-introduction. He continued doing so up till the

he’d better not let me catch him in the act! If I catch him red-handed, then I’m cutting his eyeballs out and feeding them to my Tibetan

Gerald’s surprise, he found that

at the same time was commonplace there, one usually had to abide by a

to be able to use the laboratory during this period, Quinlan was for some odd

saw Gerald, she awkwardly said, “Mr.

our classes have access to the laboratory during the first period? Why is

didn’t really have that much of a sense of belonging there in the first place, he was starting to get annoyed by

teaching students before this… Because of that, he suggested that we did a combined

lecturers? From now on, why don’t we use the current arrangement of classes

nicely so how could you just take over somebody else’s class period as you please?” retorted

was starting to brew and the reason behind it was quite obvious. After all, Gerald’s pupils had all excitedly brought along their notebooks to the laboratory, only to find that another class had stepped out of line and occupied it

entire situation was

why don’t you just take your students

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then slid his hands into

our lesson here!” shouted a female lecturer as she

since I wanted to get some teaching experience… Coincidentally, the period I chose clashes with Mr. Crawford’s

Crawford’s just being inconsiderate! Just take the next lesson! There’s no need to make a mountain out of a molehill, is there?” said the other female colleague as both of them

then added, “Why don’t you return to your class first,

He was very much aware that trying to argue with them wasn’t going to be worthwhile. What more, it would be imprudent of them as lecturers to create a mess

that in mind, he placidly said, “…Let’s

back to class, the students in the laboratory,

“Yeah! Just leave already!”

Tulip as she tossed her notebook to the ground before waving

Gerald earned the nickname, ‘Teacher Skitterbrook’ from

that Gerald minded that sort of thing. After

realized the existence of secret undercurrents in the university. From what he managed to gather, a few groups of influential people were

also noticed that despite being previously kidnapped, Tulip was still very much ignorant and fearless. She simply acted

second-period class when suddenly, he heard someone shouting, “D*mn it! What should I do?

and saw that a few of his

“What’s wrong?”

you just succumbed to it! As your students, we feel utterly humiliated by that, you know? It’s also because of that humiliation that Tulip refused to attend your class! She’s driven off somewhere to have some fun instead! Her dad’s repeatedly ordered me to keep an eye on her, you know? Now I’m going to

she wanted to run off to look for Tulip

she knew her, Tulip had always bore such a temperament. The girl was simply too used to having things go her way

things didn’t go her way, however, she would head out looking

saying, “L-Liske! Something’s wrong! I saw Tulip driving her sports car toward Bloomlin Mountain! When I asked her about it, she said she was

moment he saw Gerald standing there, the bespectacled boy immediately fell silent, feeling extremely

sorts of dangerous people gather at that chaotic place!

“I’m in!”

be going as

their male classmates volunteered, Gerald couldn’t help but ask, “What sort of place is Bloomlin

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several youths, who are mostly in gangs, usually gather to

kicks in! I should know since the same thing happened when she last got into trouble! Come on, let’s just hurry and try to get her back already!” said Nicole who was now so

was also the daughter of the Yowell family’s butler. Because of that, Nicole was usually tasked with keeping an eye

associated with the second young lady of the Yowell family knew that she was infamous for being reckless. She was a person who valued her own

to go after her. Getting to Bloomlin Mountain wasn’t an issue for them either since several of the classmates were rich heirs who had their own cars. After entering the cars

your arrival there be rather strange and

all my efforts this time around will

many influential groups were targeting her now, it was impossible for him not to be worried. Shaking his head, he got atop

to slightly regret coming to Bloomlin

the suburbs of Heavenly City. Since the suburbs were already complicated enough with several intertwining

to be a deserted open space was now filled with all sorts

men and women who were either screaming

was left shocked by the youthful atmosphere there. Her sheer disbelief stemmed from the fact that she had never been exposed to people like these in the past. The existence of such individuals had

definitely heard about Bloomlin Mountain before, this was actually her first time here since her father had prohibited her from ever coming here.

still flustered her greatly. As if that annoyance wasn’t enough, she was humiliated in front of so many people today due to

her with so much wrath that she forgot all about her father’s prohibitions and simply drove to Bloomlin Mountain to

was there, however, she could only sit in her car, bewildered by all the sights and sounds

studs stood by her car before saying, “Well hey there,

to refuse. I just came here to have a look around,” replied

a student, after all! I guess you must be afraid to compete with others! What a waste that

you mother*cker! Who’s afraid? I’m joining the race!” scowled Tulip

upon realizing what she had just said, Tulip found herself regretting

wanted to have a look at the fabled racetrack in Bloomlin Mountain. Since she had previously assumed that the place would be deserted, she had even considered the thought of speeding along the winding paths

saying, “See those beast-like people? F*ck then! Don’t see them as humans! Once you see them as mere animals, you’ll be fine. However, if you truly

resolute and fearless expression, she replied, “…Since we’re competing with each

to wait for the next round!” said the man as he pointed

that, Tulip could only anxiously smack the side of her steering wheel in

moment, a dozen or so cars arrived at the area, signaling the arrival of Nicole and

there! That’s Tulip’s car!” yelled Nicole as the Tulip’s

after, however, a loud clamor was

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who were there instantly began screaming and whistling at them. After all, none of them had ever seen students dressed in uniform there before. What more, among the

nothing short of

man jumped out of his car in excitement, his eyes

All of you… Why did all of you come

you, of course! Let’s just leave quickly! Still, to think that you would actually come here!