Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

Once he had stepped through the gate, Zachary looked up at the big house and saw an old figure walking past one of the windows. The old figure seemed to have noticed them, for he then hurried out and shouted, "Welcome, Hodge!"

"Master Jerrold!" Zachary replied, cupping his hands.

"Grandpa, I've brought him to you, like you asked. If there's nothing else, I'll leave first," Susie said to Jerrold. Without waiting for a response, she turned around abruptly and left.

"Please forgive my granddaughter for being so impolite!" Jerrold said to Zachary with a shake of his head, watching Susie's receding figure in the distance.

"It doesn't matter. I heard that you wanted to see me. What can I do for you, sir?" Zachary asked with a smile.

"Let's talk inside." Jerrold gestured for him to enter the house.

"Okay." Zachary then followed Jerrold into a hall at the side of the big house.

The hall looked simple and crude from the outside, but upon entering, Zachary noticed its unique decorations. There were also many treasures kept here, all of which looked invaluable.

After leading Zachary into the hall, Jerrold pointed to a chair in the front on

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t worried about. So, this is also the real reason why I asked you to come here," Jerrold said, his expression suddenly growing serious.

"You mean..." Zachary raised his eyebrows.

"Hodge, I hope you can help me straighten out her wrong thinking and persuade her to stop thinking about revenge," Jerrold said bluntly.

"I'm afraid it's a little difficult. After all, I haven't known her that long. Although we are friends, she might not listen to me..." Zachary smiled awkwardly.

"Although you haven't known each other for a long time, I know that Susie trusts you, Hodge." Jerrold's eyes flashed.

"What makes you say so?" Zachary asked in confusion.

"Because Susie has never been taken care of by anyone since she was a child, and she has grown up in a competitive and repulsive sect. She is independent and never trusts others. However, after the assessment, she often mentions you in front of me. This is something she never did before. I think perhaps it's because you helped her in the assessment. She trusts you, and even relies on you. I don't think I'm wrong about that!" Jerrold said with certainty, as if he knew his granddaughter very well.