The Amazing Son-in-Law: Chapters 1411-1415
Chapter 1411
Charlie Wade disliked Yamamoto Kazuki, but his impression of Nanako Ito remained positive. Despite her years of martial arts training, he saw a gentle nature and sensible character. Dr. Simmons assured him he would treat Nanako well should she return. Charlie ended the call and drove toward the Thompson First Villa. As he neared his home, he slowed down. Suddenly, a figure darted out, blocking his car. It was Nanako Ito. Surprised, he wondered why she was there. Her skills were impressive, easily gaining access to Thompson First, but he questioned her purpose. Nanako bowed deeply before his BMW, silently. Charlie exited his car and asked her reason for being there. She knelt, begging him to save her master. Charlie, amused, pointed out her master's severed meridians. Nanako insisted on his ability to save him, despite her master's wrongdoing—insulting not just Charlie, but all of China, with the phrase "sick man of East Asia." Nanako admitted the inappropriateness of the words but pleaded for mercy, highlighting the inhuman torture her master endured. Charlie offered advice: return to Japan, marry well, and abandon martial arts.
Chapter 1412
Nanako challenged Charlie’s assessment of her strength, citing her world championship wins. Charlie countered that her mentality was unsuitable for martial arts; it required cultivating the mind, then the body, then skill. He criticized her lack of "wolfishness"—tenacity and ruthlessness. He explained a wolf would fight to save a companion, not beg for mercy, unlike Nanako's plea. He listed three mistakes: lack of tolerance for the bet's outcome; a weak heart unworthy of a martial artist; and begging for mercy, something a warrior would never do. Nanako wept under his harsh but pointed criticism.
Chapter 1413
Nanako realized she lacked the true soul of martial arts. Charlie softened slightly, emphasizing that martial arts strength comes from inner strength, not mere physical skill. He used Nanako's master as an example, pointing out his willingness to accept the consequences of his actions, proving his strong heart despite his weakness. Charlie advised Nanako to abandon martial arts unless she could strengthen her inner self, suggesting starting by accepting her master's fate and then seeking vengeance. Nanako stated she didn’t want revenge, demonstrating a step towards inner strength. Charlie approved, advising her to care for her master upon returning to Japan. Nanako then asked to be Charlie's disciple, a request he flatly refused due to her being Japanese, citing centuries of animosity between Japan and China.
Chapter 1414
Nanako apologized for Japan's past actions against China. Charlie accepted her apology, encouraging her to continue in the competition, hoping to see her in the finals against Aurora. Nanako reaffirmed her commitment. After Charlie left, Nanako reflected on his words, developing deep admiration for his strength and character, contrasting him sharply with her master's arrogance. She recognized the justice in Charlie's actions and the flaws in her master's. Jiro Kobayashi, waiting for Nanako, learned she hadn’t secured Charlie's help and overheard her internal struggle to become a true warrior.
Chapter 1415
Nanako spent the night contemplating Charlie's words, deciding to redouble her martial arts efforts to impress him. Jiro Kobayashi, meanwhile, hoped for Nanako's defeat in the competition, anticipating the success of Kobayashi Niranex’s sponsorship by leveraging Aurora's unexpected success and the subsequent rise in Chinese audience interest. He desired Nanako's defeat so she would abandon martial arts, the Olympics, and marry him, making the Kobayashi Niranex sponsorship a significant success. The next day, Stefanie filmed a commercial, and Charlie visited, accompanied by his wife Claire, much to Stefanie’s quiet amusement.
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