The Amazing Son-in-Law: Chapters 1396-1400
Chapter 1396
Claire Wilson had no intention of viewing Stefanie Sun as a romantic rival. She considered Stefanie the epitome of a modern woman, possessing an air of refinement and sophistication. Therefore, she never suspected Stefanie would be a threat to her relationship with Charlie Wade.
Charlie, too, felt relieved. He planned a quiet trip to Eastcliff after Aurora's finals to visit Orrin, Stefanie's father, and treat his advanced pancreatic cancer. Orrin was a close friend of his father, and Charlie felt obligated to repay his family's years of support and unwavering loyalty. This trip would also allow him to meet Stephen Thompson and gather more information.
The trip would last three to five days. To avoid suspicion, he would tell Claire he was invited by Stefanie to perform feng shui at her home in Eastcliff. Stefanie would make the invitation in front of Claire to alleviate any doubts.
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Stefanie happily accepted Claire's agreement, expressing surprise at her ease. Claire, in turn, complimented Stefanie on her recognition of Charlie's abilities.
Charlie, however, felt helpless and depressed, noticing Stefanie's subtle signals directed at both him and Claire. He acknowledged his debt to Stefanie and his past breach of a family agreement, leaving him unable to confront her. Unlike his straightforward rejection of Loreen (whom he didn't owe anything), he couldn't refuse Stefanie, considering his past failings and familial ties. He felt responsible for years of her unrequited devotion.
Claire, unsure of the dynamics, then surprised everyone by asking for a photo with Stefanie. Stefanie readily agreed, and the two women took a selfie together.
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Claire, typically uninterested in social media displays, even with Charlie's extravagant gifts, couldn't resist posting the photo with her idol. This was a momentous occasion, far exceeding the significance of her previous life events. Stefanie readily consented to the post.
Claire's post generated numerous likes and comments, causing a stir within her relatively small social circle in Aurouss Hill. Stefanie cautioned Claire to keep her presence in Aurouss Hill confidential. They then exchanged WeChat contact information.
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Stefanie and Charlie also exchanged WeChat contact information. Stefanie then pressed Charlie for a firm departure date for Eastcliff. He mentioned next week but couldn't give a precise time. She and her father would be waiting. The thought of facing Orrin filled Charlie with apprehension.
Meanwhile, at Aurouss Hill First People’s Hospital, Nanako Ito, Koichi Tanaka, and Jiro Kobayashi stood by the bedside of the injured Kazuki Yamamoto. The four characters branded on his forehead remained visible despite Nanako's desire to cover them.
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Yamamoto refused to leave Aurouss Hill, even though Nanako offered to send him back to Japan for treatment. His injuries, and especially the mental blow from his defeat by Charlie Wade, were too profound. He wished to stay to support Nanako.
Nanako discussed Aurora's overwhelming victory over Joanna, highlighting Charlie's extraordinary influence on Aurora's martial arts prowess. Yamamoto, having witnessed Aurora's match, acknowledged Charlie Wade's exceptional skill and the reality of internal chi cultivation in Chinese martial arts. Jiro Kobayashi also referenced historical texts supporting the existence of internal chi.
Yamamoto, realizing his limitations compared to Charlie Wade, urged Nanako to seek Charlie Wade as a teacher to achieve true martial arts mastery. Nanako, deeply loyal to Yamamoto, initially resisted, but ultimately agreed, acknowledging her desire to transcend the limitations of her current abilities.