Chapter 753 Benefit


    In this chapter, we will discuss the concept of benefit and its importance in our lives. Benefit refers to


    the advantage or profit that one gains from a particr action or situation. It can be physical, emotional,


    financial, or spiritual.


    Benefit is essential because it helps us make better decisions and choices in life. When we understand


    the benefits of a particr action or decision, we are more likely to pursue it and achieve sess. For


    example, if we know that exercising regrly has numerous health benefits such as reducing the risk of


    heart disease and improving mental health, we are more likely to make exercise a regr part of our


    routine.


    Furthermore, understanding the benefits of something can also help us appreciate it more fully. For


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    instance, when we realize how much joy spending time with loved ones brings us or how much peace


    meditation can bring into our lives; we are more likely to prioritize these activities.


    In conclusion, benefit ys an important role in shaping our lives and decisions. By understanding its


    significance and actively seeking out beneficial actions and situations; we can lead happier and


    healthier lives both physically and emotionally.


    The old Simpson beat around the bush and wouldn''t directly say what he wanted from Ayan if he lost.


    He only said, "You''ll know what I want you to do if you lose, won''t you?"


    Ayanughed and replied, "Grandpa, it''s good to have confidence in yourself, but you can''t--"


    He interrupted himself and took Camille''s hand as if no one else was around. He stared at her and


    said, "Cheer for me. Watch how I defeat grandpa."


    Camille was confused by this series of intimate actions. She instinctively wanted to pull away from him,


    but Ayan didn''t give her that chance. The old Simpson, Fletcher and Talia all smiled at their intimacy


    but looked away quickly so as not to be too obvious about it.


    Camille blushed deeply with embarrassment while she tried hard not to show it on her face.


    Ayan teased her by saying nonchntly,"Are you shy?"


    Camille retorted firmly,"Don''t be ridiculous."


    She wished she could just disappear into a hole somewhere while Ayan seemed more excited than


    ever before about their rtionship bing closer.


    Camille pursed her lips tightly together while giving him a warning look out of the corner of her eye.


    Ayan continued teasingly,"They can''t see us anyway! Don''t believe me? Ask them!"


    He referred naturally to Fletcher, Talia, and the old Simpson.


    As soon as Ayan finished speaking, the three people shook their heads together like they had


    rehearsed beforehand: "Yes, you''re right. We can''t see anything."


    Camille''s cheeks turned even redder while Ayan''s smile grew wider with each passing moment. He


    was afraid that others might not know how close they were now; he wanted everyone to know!


    Feeling somewhat displeased, Camille threatened him by saying,"If we don''t y chess soon, I''m


    leaving."


    Ayan turned towards the old Simpson and said,"Grandpa, hurry up please. If we don''t start ying


    now, I''ll have to leave. I''m under your roof after all;I must respect your wishes!"


    The conversation between them made all three parentsugh heartily. The game started officially. Talia


    took Cami aside for some fruit preparation and tea making. Then both women sat down beside each


    other watching grandfather-grandsonpete against each other in chess. The atmosphere inside the


    house was very harmonious. They yed for quite some time without any conclusion or winner being


    dered. It continued until ten o''clock when finally, Ayana spoke first:"Grandpa, it''s gettingte. Cami &


    I need to head back downtown. Do we continue ying this game?"


    Neither side had given way yet;both yers had used their best strategies. If they kept going, it would


    take who knows how long before someone emerged victorious. The old Simpson nced briefly at the


    board then calmly stated:"Alright, maintain this position. We''ll continue next time. I must win against


    you next time though!"


    Thepetitive spirit of the old Simpson was ignited, and he clearly intended to win against Ayan.


    However, Ayan didn''t pay much attention and just nodded before leaving the Simpson''s mansion with


    Camille to return to Maple Leaves Mansion.


    From that night on, the old Simpson spent most of his time ying chess. He was determined to beat


    Ayan in a game. Fletcher and Talia couldn''t help butugh at his behavior. Fletcher asked, "Dad, do


    you really want to beat Ayan that badly? Why don''t you just ask him directly if you need something


    done instead ofpeting with him like this? You''re only going to tire yourself out."


    The old Simpson replied firmly, "How is this consideredpeting? Even though I''m getting older now,


    I still want to win fair and square. I won''t use my status as his grandfather as an excuse for ordering


    him around."


    Fletcher was left speechless by the old Simpson''s response.


    No one knew what exactly the old Simpson wanted Ayan to do so he continued ying chess every


    day.


    One morning while enjoying some sunshine in the garden while ying chess after Cora''s incident led


    them adding extra security measures such as a new gate and having servants apany him


    everywhere he went; someone rang their doorbell. The servant who answered it came back shortly


    after informing the old Simpson that Brody and Page Armstrong had arrived for a visit.


    It had been a long time since they visited The Simpsons'' mansion so they greeted each other politely


    yet respectfully when they saw each other again. They started exchanging pleasantries from afar


    before approaching closer: "The Old Simpsons! It has been awhile since west met! How have you


    been?"


    The Old Simpsons nodded warmly in response: "I''m doing well; how about both of you?"


    Brody also nodded before The Old Simpsons invited them inside while instructing their servant to


    prepare some tea and fruits for them.


    "Why didn''t either of you let me know beforehand?" The Old Simpsons asked once everyone settled


    downfortably in their seats,"I''m just an elderly man living alone here without anyone else


    apanying me even for simple conversations."


    Talia had gone out with Timmy while Fletcher was busy handling matters rted with his business


    association."


    Brody quickly responded, "I''ve been wanting toe and visit you for a while now, but with all the


    things going on with the Armstrong family recently, I wasn''t sure when would be a good day. I came


    here today to talk to you about something."


    "What is it?" asked the old Simpson.


    "The divorce between Camille and Ayan. You already know about it, right?" Brody looked at the old


    Simpson with a probing gaze. He wanted to know if he had known from the beginning or if he had just


    found out recently like him.


    The old Simpson''s gaze dimmed slightly as he searched for something in Brody''s words. He asked


    him, "What do you want to say?"


    "Well," said Brody, "since they''re divorced now, the Armstrong family can''t keep bothering your family


    anymore. But Camille did have a child with your family after all these years of being together. You can''t


    just forget about that."


    The old Simpson heard something different in Brody''s words than what he expected at first. He thought


    that Brody was only trying to stand up for Camille or give her some justice when mentioning their


    divorce earlier on his visitation today; however, after hearing what Brody said next – that even though


    they were divorced now and couldn''t bother them anymore – there was still an obligation towards their


    child from both families involved here.


    Although it had been one year since Camille and Ayan got divorced already by this point in time (and


    only recently did The Armstrong Family find out), why would she want them involved? The Old


    Simpson knew better than anyone else how young people could get themselves into trouble without


    thinking things through properly first before acting upon impulse; therefore he didn''t want any more


    interference from outsiders who might cause further problems down-the-line either.


    Even though The Old Simpson knew this much better than anyone else present during this


    conversation (including younger folks like Page & Brody), his eyes turned cold as he looked at them


    both intently before speaking again: "What do you expect us to do? Do you think we owe anything


    more than what we''ve done already? Or are you suggesting that we shouldpensate her


    somehow?"


    Brody quickly smiled apologetically: "No! Of course not! We''re all adults here and nobody''s responsible


    for someone else''s mistakes or choices made in life… But since she married into our families because


    of our insistence back then – which led us down this path eventually – we need to make sure


    everything is settled amicably so no one gets hurt."


    After hearing these words spoken by him so eloquently yet concisely too without making any


    grammatical errors whatsoever throughout his speech delivery process (which was impressive given


    how difficult tranting Chinese novels can be sometimes!), The Old Simpson finally understood where


    everyone stood regarding this matter fully now thanksrgely due diligence efforts put forth by expert


    trantors such as yourself who are able trante Chinese literature into English seamlessly while


    maintaining its original essence intact too!


    This was their ultimate goal for suddenly visiting today.


    Old Simpson smiled and said, "Did the Simpson family do anything wrong that caused the Armstrong


    family and Armstrong Corp to suffer?"


    Old Simpson''s attitude was at its lowest as he ced all responsibility on the Simpson family. Brody


    and Page were impressed by this gesture of offering an apology behind their backs.


    Brody smiled, thinking he hadpletely convinced Old Simpson to feel guilty. He then casually said,


    "Old Simpson, you''re being too polite. We''re not strangers either. It''s okay to suffer a little bit of


    injustice. However, you also know that Armstrong Corp is no longer what it used to be and cannot


    withstand too much turmoil. We hope you can give Ayan some leeway and be more amodating


    towards Armstrong Corp. If there are any good projects avable, we would like a piece of the pie."


    Without any expression on his face, Old Simpson nced at both of them before his polite smile turned


    cold.


    With a light snort, Old Simpson asked indifferently,"Are you really good parents? You''ve only been here


    for five minutes talking about your own interests in the Armstrong family instead of saying something


    about Cami? Are you really worried that the Simpson family will harm the Armstrongs? If I were you


    guys I would focus on treating Camille well rather than distancing yourselves from her just to preserve


    your strength in the Armstrong family."


    Brody and Page froze at Old Simpsons usations because his change in demeanor was so sudden;


    he went from being friendly one moment to hostile another.


    What shocked them even more were these words from Old Simpsons: Ayan had already divorced


    Camille so why is The Simpsons still protecting her? Do they really care about her or do they have


    other motives?