Yahiko’s words left Emi and Nanako dumbfounded!Emi and Nanako looked at each other with a look of disbelief on their faces.When Yahiko saw the dumbfounded look on their faces, he could not help but do a few high kicks in place as he said excitedly, “Emi, Nanako, look! I’m not joking with you. These legs are not prostheses! They are my own legs!”Emi suddenly exclaimed, “What?! Oni-chan! This... How in the world did this happen?!”Nanako, who was dumbfounded as she stood aside, suddenly came back to her senses, rushed to her father, and asked excitedly, “Otou-san! Am I really not dreaming? Your legs... Your legs have truly recovered?” Yahiko’s eyes were filled with tears, and he could not help but nod uncontrollably. “It’s true, Nanako! My legs have indeed recovered!”Nanako was overjoyed, and she subconsciously turned around to look at Charlie, who was not far behind her, and she choked up as she said, “Charlie-kun, you were the one who healed Otou-san’s legs, right?!”Charli
When Hiroshi saw this, he also ran forward with his two hands stretched out to meet him.The master and servant clasped their hands in great excitement. Yahiko was filled with tears as he said with great relief, “Hiroshi, I could not have lived without your protection! I’m really happy to see that you’ve recovered as well. I truly have no regrets!”Hiroshi also sobbed and said, “Mr. Ito, seeing you standing back on your feet again is more important to me than anything else!” Charlie was moved when he saw the master and servant cherishing each other, but at the same time, he could not help but remind them, “The regeneration of your amputated limbs will still be a bit too shocking to the outside world, so when the two of you return to Japan, you must pay attention not to reveal the details of the regeneration of your legs in front of strangers so as not to draw any unnecessary attention to yourselves.” Yahiko said without hesitation, “Definitely! Please rest assured, Mr. Wade. I wi
Central Park, New York.Yahiko and Hiroshi, who were wearing sportswear and shorts, were wearing masks as they walked on the trails in the park.The two started off at a walking pace, but after a few steps, they unconsciously walked faster and faster, and finally, it was like a race to the finish as they left Charlie and Nanako behind.Nanako, who was wearing a kimono, ignored the surprised stares of the passersby and walked unhurriedly next to Charlie. She looked at the backs of her father and Hiroshi and then said with a smile, “Charlie-kun, Otou-san and Tanaka-san seem to be racing.”“Is that so?” When Charlie saw the two of them walking farther and farther, he could not help but say happily, “Could it be that they are racing to see who can walk faster?”“That should be it.” Nanako pursed her lips and said with a smile, “Look at Otou-san! He seems to be jumping every other step now.”As she said that, she tried to take a few steps on the spot and then took one step first befor
Charlie did not know what came over him as he blurted out, “It doesn’t matter. There’s still next year if you missed it this year.”Having said that, he realized that he had misspoken.However, it was too late to realize the mistake.When Nanako heard Charlie’s words, she turned around, looked at him excitedly, and her eyes widened as she asked, “Charlie-kun! Are you really willing to accompany me to enjoy the cherry blossoms next year?”Charlie subconsciously nodded in agreement when he saw Nanako’s extremely expectant expression.Nanako was so excited that she could not help but say with great anticipation, “That’s great! I’ll show you the best cherry blossoms in Japan, then!”Since Charlie had already said those words, he did not hesitate anymore and said, “Tell me about the other two. I’ll try to help achieve your wishes next year.”“Really?!” Nanako’s expression was instantly filled with extreme happiness. She subconsciously held Charlie’s arm and said softly, “I also want
“You want to wear a qungua to accompany me to enjoy the cherry blossoms?” Charlie also could not help but long for it when he heard Nanako’s words. Although he had not seen the image of Nanako dressed in a red qungua, coupled with the pink and white cherry blossoms everywhere, it would still definitely be a very beautiful image.So, he said to Nanako, “In that case, I must go to Japan next spring.”Nanako said with great joy, “Really?! It’s a deal, then! I will wait for you in Japan next spring!”The two reached an agreement, and Nanako was in an indescribably good mood. She could not help but hold Charlie’s arm as she took the initiative to hold his hand and say softly next to him, “Charlie-kun, I’m really happy today. It’s Otou-san’s birthday, and I didn’t think that I’d be coming to New York to meet you. Most importantly, Otou-san has recovered, which really means a lot to him...”With that said, Nanako complained and said, “You don’t know how this stubborn old man acts at
She could not help but sigh and say, “Charlie-kun, in my opinion, it’s not unusual for a family with several hundreds of years of history to exist. Although various turmoil has occurred all over the world over the past few hundred years, Japan has a geographical advantage, so our homeland basically did not encounter any war. So, almost every ninja family in Japan has a history of several hundreds of years, and many old brands also have a long history...”“But to be honest, I’ve never heard of any family or organization that can grow and develop in such a top-secretive manner for hundreds of years...”Having said that, Nanako said again, “Charlie-kun, those dead soldiers that you mentioned just now have been firmly controlled by this organization for hundreds of years, and these dead soldiers have not figured out the specifics of the organization for hundreds of years. They don’t even know where they usually reside, which requires this organization to have extremely strong control ove
Yahiko and Hiroshi jogged in Central Park for nearly half an hour, but they still hadn’t had enough of running.If it was not time for the birthday banquet to start, the two of them would have been able to run until midnight in one go.On the way back, Yahiko was very happy. As he wiped his sweat off with his hands, he said to Hiroshi, “Hiroshi, I haven’t run enough just now. I’ll go for a morning run at six o’clock in the morning tomorrow. I will run three laps around Central Park!”Hiroshi immediately said respectfully, “Yes, Mr. Ito!”Nanako could not help but remind him, “Otou-san, you’ve just recovered, so it’d be better for you not to exercise too vigorously.”Yahiko waved his hand and said seriously, “According to Mr. Wade’s instructions, I cannot go out for a run so casually after returning to Japan, so I should try to walk and run as much as possible in the United States since not many people know me here. After I return to Japan, I still have to pretend to be a disabled
Meanwhile, the Schulz family’s Gulfstream business jet was flying at high speed over the United States. There was only an hour’s flight time left for this plane to reach New York. Sheldon, the eldest son of the Schulz family as well as the father of both Sophie and Rosalie, slept all the way inside the bedroom on the plane.When they were nearing the destination, Sheldon finally woke up and came out of the bedroom.At this moment, Yashita was sitting next to the window as she looked out the window in a daze.Sheldon looked at Yashita’s side profile, and he felt a surge in his heart.In truth, Yashita was very beautiful. Years of martial arts practice had made her more youthful than the average woman of the same age, and it also kept her body very slim, so she looked like she was only in her early thirties However, the only regret was that her right sleeve was empty.Recently, after divorcing his wife, Helen, Sheldon had been under ‘house arrest’ in Aurous Hill under Yashita’s
Vera kept her plan to investigate the identity of the abbess deep in her mind and told Charlie nothing.Instead, she smiled as she said, "It seems that it's both yours and Ms. Ito's good fortune that she has attained enlightenment. You've never had anyone who could attain enlightenment and master Reiki at the same time, so Ms. Ito will definitely be a great help to you in the future."Charlie chuckled and said calmly, "I'm not hoping for her to help. I'm simply happy for her with her enlightenment and excited to have another comrade in my solo ventures into the dark forests."Vera nodded in understanding, and she murmured emotionally, "I've lived for so long, and it's only when I opened my heart to you that I felt that sensation you described."There was a flicker of wistfulness in her eyes.She really did not expect to attain enlightenment before meeting Charlie.Years ago, she thought that she would eventually avenge her father.Now, she no longer hoped to murder Fleur Griffi
Vera was inwardly disappointed to hear that Claire was returning.That meant there were fewer chances of Charlie visiting the Scarlet Pinnacle Manor, as were her chances of seeing him again.Still, she didn't let it show, instead asking casually, "How are things at Champs Elys? Are the warriors improving at a rate to your satisfaction?""Well, most of everyone's improvement is within expectations…" Charlie explained, just as he remembered a certain someone. "By the way, there's something I haven't told you yet. Are you perhaps acquainted with the name Ito Nanako?""Yes," Vera smiled. "The Japanese lady who was with you. What about her?""She attained enlightenment days ago.""Enlightenment?" Vera did a double take and soon pressed, "Enlightenment in what sense? Essential Qi or Reiki?"After all, the former was the path to enlightenment in martial arts, while the latter meant enlightenment in cultivation.But despite the distinction between both domains, enlightenment was a comm
While Charlie had long since gotten used to Elaine and Jacob's bizarre marriage, being near the heart of the storm still took a toll on his senses—to the point that he felt physically sick.Leaving right away was therefore his best solution.Once he left, however, he realized he didn't have anywhere to go. Champs Elys was quite far, and it would take a lot of time.As he started to feel bored stiff, he remembered Vera for some reason and called her.Once Vera answered, she quickly asked in curiosity, "To what do I owe the pleasure? Lunch, perhaps?"Charlie chuckled. "Since you've put it that way… I haven't eaten either, so lunch it is!"Vera giggled. "Come over to my place, then. It's cold outside, and I was just lighting up a hot pot. I'll have Madam Marilyn prepare an additional portion.""Okay!" Charlie agreed to it without hesitation. "I can return her car too. Just wait, I'll be right there!"Once he hung up, he got on the Rolls Roycs he had borrowed from Scarlet Pinnacl
Charlie shook his head. "It's alright, Dad. You can go ahead if you're busy—I can pick up Claire on my own.""No way!" Elaine promptly snapped. "It's been so long since she came back. We are all going to the airport!"Jacob sighed in exasperation. "Well, I'm sticking to my schedule—first the Calligraphy and Painting Association, then I'll be back an hour before to pick you guys up before going together to the airport."Elaine was left fuming. "Is there no getting through to you? You really have to go to that stupid association, don't you? Okay, fine. If you must go, I will be going with you!""You're their honored vice president who will be promoted to president soon, no? As Mrs. Vice President and the future Mrs. President, is there an issue if I went for a look?"Jacob shuddered at the thought of Elaine going to the Calligraphy and Painting Association as he absolutely didn't want her to humiliate him with her antics. People would talk, asking how a proper gentleman like him c
Jacob yawned, stretching his arms and smacking his cheeks, before finally retorting in contempt, "For Pete's sake, woman—don't make dissing me a habit. Or does it please you so much?"Elaine pursed her lips. "You call that dissing? It's all facts—do you think I don't know you? Tell me, what qualifications do you have? Your knowledge about calligraphy is skin-deep, and even the frauds working on Antique Street could beat you.""Only you would have the audacity to take the role of vice president at the Calligraphy and Painting Association—heaven's above, how blind is the president to appoint you as his second fiddle? Still, you'll be packing your things as soon as he realizes the truth.""Oh, Elaine, poor Elaine…" Jacob grinned smugly at her right then. "I'm afraid things won't go the way you want. Mr. Bay's been chasing a promotion lately, and once he gets it, I will take his place as president. That means I'll be the top dog instead of second fiddle!""Bullshit!" Elaine snapped in
Jacob slept in the next day while Elaine got out of bed past ten as well.However, in the case of the latter, she wasn't drunk and was simply watching livestreams and video clips on her phone—a hobby she had picked up recently.As for Charlie, he had initially planned to visit the Champs Elys hot spring villa and train Nanako in her Reiki control. However, since Claire would be arriving in the afternoon, he stayed home, planning to leave for the airport when it was time.Elaine appeared groggy as she emerged from the elevator, rubbing her eyes while holding her phone in the other hand.Seeing Charlie cleaning the living room, she asked in curiosity, "Not going out today, Charlie? Aren't you usually going out to meet clients?"Then, she became concerned in an instant, "Wait, don't tell me—the Feng Shui business is falling off? Are we going to be affected altogether?"Charlie laughed. "You're just getting paranoid now. Things are going fine—I'm just giving myself a day's leave.""
"Anyway, we have an issue," Helena continued. "Two days ago, Nvidia launched the B100 processor, their latest product, just two hours ago—a next-generation chip that will outperform our H100 considerably. I've instructed Harrison to pull some strings and preorder a batch from Nvidia before the B100 hits the market, at least ensuring that we can get our hands on 20,000 in the first quarter when the B100 circulates."Charlie asked, "What are Harrison's thoughts on the matter?" "Of course that old fox is going to be reluctant," Helena snorted. "But with the B100's processing strength outclassing the H100's, many AI institutions and multimedia giants are waiting with their wallets wide open. He's complaining that after pulling strings to get his hands on so many H100s, he is too embarrassed to do it again for the B100.""Bullshit," Charlie chuckled. "He's just not keen on us raising our prices after that previous agreement.""Exactly," Helena laughed as well. "He's about the shrewdest
By the time Jacob was sent home, he was almost passed out drunk.As Charlie took him off Walker's hands, Jacob's eyelids were but narrow slits.With his rough facial features, his flushed cheeks, and that strange smile of his, he looked just like those sleazy middle-aged men often seen in animated cartoons.Still, seeing that Charlie had come out of the house to get him, he chuckled drunkenly, "D-Dear boy… Your dad… was so amazing!"Charlie shook his head in exasperation. "You're drunk, Dad—get some rest already. Otherwise, you might wake Mom up and get an earful for this.""Earful?" Jacob's eyes widened ferociously as he snorted, "S-She'd never dare!"Charlie chuckled as he said quietly, "Come on, keep it down—Elaine is plenty daring. And in your state, you stand no chance if she starts to beat you."Despite being drunk a second ago, Jacob suddenly shuddered from the shiver running down his spine, and he promptly corrected himself, "A gentleman… never lays a hand on a woman! T-
Naturally, neither Mr. Bay nor Hal argued with this, thus following Albert and Jacob to the Diamond Room—the grandest room of Heaven Springs.After Albert led the trio there and smiled, "Gentlemen, if you would please take your seats, my people will be delivering Big Red Robe tea and our menu to your table shortly. I've spoken to the kitchen as well, and they will be preparing appetizers first. Please feel free to enjoy a game of poker until everyone arrives, and the main courses will be delivered right away."His arrangement was utterly detailed, and the trio were awash with gratitude.Hal and Mr. Bay especially were looking upon Jacob worshipfully, as if he was an unassuming bigwig on Charlie's level.Soon, as the invited guests arrived, Albert personally brought two bottles of 3-liter Moutai that cost an arm and leg to the Diamond Room.For politeness's sake, Hal ordered two more bottles of one-liter Moutai, meaning that it was one liter for the eight persons in attendance.Th