“Aurous Hill?” the old man exclaimed in astonishment. “Are you saying my birthplace is in Aurous Hill?”

“Yes,” Lin Wan’er (Alani) confirmed with a gentle nod. “It seems you really should accompany me to Aurous Hill.”

“Miss, may I… may I join you?” the old man asked eagerly.

“Of course,” Lin Wan’er (Alani) replied, smiling. “Given that your roots are in the south and connected to me, Aurous Hill is the most promising place to explore. Let’s journey together; if we can locate your birthplace, you may find longevity.”

The old man was overwhelmed with gratitude and said reverently, “Thank you for your kindness, miss!”

He trembled with emotion, wanting to kneel in thanks.

Lin Wan’er (Alani) quickly rose to assist him, insisting, “There’s no need for that. While your birthplace is linked to me, it’s not something I can simply provide. You must go to Aurous Hill to discover your own destiny. I can only offer you my support in your quest.”

The old man nodded vigorously, choking back tears as he said, “Thank you, miss! If I find it, I will die happy. If not, I will have no regrets in this life.”

“That’s a wonderful mindset,” Lin Wan’er (Alani) said with a smile. “Now, let’s prepare to head to Aurous Hill as soon as we can.”

The old man quickly added, “Miss, please don’t worry. Given your special status, I should arrange accommodation in Aurous Hill beforehand.”

“If I recall correctly, Mrs. Qiu Yingshan’s family is from Aurous Hill. They must own some property there; I will ask him if we can borrow a place to stay temporarily.”

Suddenly, the old man remembered, “Brother Yingshan! He has a knack for real estate. In his younger days, he bought properties all over Nanyang, and in recent years, he has acquired many across the country and even the globe. A few years back, he mentioned having over 5,000 properties worldwide. Since Aurous Hill is his wife’s ancestral home, he must have several holdings there.”

Lin Wan’er (Alani) nodded in agreement. “The Qiu family was once the wealthiest in Nanyang before the split. Although their paper assets have diminished somewhat, their actual wealth remains unparalleled in the region.”

She then directed the old man, “Please give him a call. I’ll explain everything once I get through. I’ve had quite the journey in Huaxia, changing phones often, and I lost my last one before arriving in Eastcliff.”

“Understood!” The old man said without hesitation. “I’ll call him right away!”

He quickly retrieved his mobile phone, located Qiu Yingshan’s number in his contacts, and dialed while activating the speakerphone.

Before long, an elderly voice came through the line, playfully chiding, “Sun Zhidong, Sun Zhidong! It’s been two or three years since you last called. What’s made you so fancy today?”

Sun Zhidong chuckled and replied, “I can’t hide anything from you, Brother Yingshan. The past few years have been quite challenging. I’ve been outsmarting Lord Yan daily, leaving me no energy to catch up with you. Please forgive me, Brother Yingshan.”

“We’re all in the same boat at our age, battling with Lord Yan,” Sun Zhidong continued with a smile. “The reason I called today is that there’s someone here who wishes to speak with you.”

“Someone important?” Qiu Yingshan inquired, sounding intrigued. “At my age, where could I possibly meet someone important?”

Sun Zhidong chuckled and said, “Let her introduce herself.”

He respectfully handed the phone to Lin Wan’er (Alani).

Lin Wan’er (Alani) smiled softly and stated, “I wouldn’t dare to claim such a title.”

On the other end of the line, Qiu Yingshan’s voice filled with surprise and joy, “Miss?! Is that you?!”

“Yes, it’s me,” Lin Wan’er (Alani) replied matter-of-factly.

“My goodness!” Qiu Yingshan exclaimed. “Miss, what brings you to Zhidong’s place?”