ine swung the door open, ready to bicker with whoever was outside, but her frown transformed into a broad smile when she spotted Charlie. Her expression brightened, and she eximed with excitement, “Oh, my wonderful son-inw! When did you return? Why didn’t you let us know?”


    Charlie responded with a subtle smile, “I thought it would be a surprise for you, so I didn’t want to worry you by announcing my arrival.”


    ine beamed, saying, “Mom knows! This is going to be such a delightful surprise for ire!”


    Inside the house, ire heard themotion and came to the door, asking, “Mom, is Charlie back?”


    ine quickly turned and called inside, “Daughter, our wonderful son-inw has returned! Come out quickly!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    As ine spoke, she noticed a waiter pushing a luggage cart behind Charlie. Spotting three suitcases on the cart, her curiosity piqued. She couldn’t help but ask, “Charlie, I remember you didn’t bring any luggage when you left. What’s with all these bags? Did you bring something special for your mother?”


    Charlie chuckled and replied, “Most of it is souvenirs from friends, but I did bring a little gift for you.”


    Upon hearing about the gift, ine’s excitement and curiosity soared. Knowing how generous Charlie had be with his wealth from his Feng Shui business, she spected, “If Charlie made even a small profit, this gift must be worth over 100,000 yuan!”


    At that moment, Charlie led the waiter into the presidential suite and instructed him to set the luggage down to the side.


    After the waiter carefully unloaded the bags, Charlie handed him a tip of 100 yuan. The waiter expressed his gratitude and then departed.


    Just as Charlie was finishing up, ire arrived and joyfully eximed, “Husband, why didn’t you say anything when you got back? I would havee to pick you up from the airport!”


    Charlie smiled and exined, “If I had given you a heads-up, you would have been anxious from the moment my ne took off until itnded. I thought it would be better to surprise you.”


    ire’s happiness at seeing Charlie was evident, but she still gently insisted, “Husband, as much as I appreciate the surprise, I would prefer to be there to wee you back. Next time, please let me know ahead of time, alright?”


    Charlie nodded, grinning, “Absolutely, next time I will.”


    With a sense of anticipation, Charlie then opened his small suitcase and revealed two beautiful nes he had bought in Hong Kong. He handed a jewelry box to both ire and ine, saying, “Here’s a little gift for both of you from Hong Kong.”


    ine eagerly reached for her box. Upon seeing the Bulgari logo, her excitement grew, and she eximed, “Oh my! You really are the best son-inw! You don’t hold back when ites to gifts—first Hermes, and now Bulgari! I can only imagine what it will be next time—maybe Van Cleef & Arpels?”


    Charlie hadn’t anticipated ine would yfully tease him like that, but it was clear she had a longing for a piece of Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry.<fn9dff> This update is avable on fι?dnοvel</fn9dff>


    Smiling, he replied, “Mom, since you love Van Cleef & Arpels, I’ll make sure to get you something next time I’m out doing Feng Shui.” ine pped her hands in delight but then quickly added, “Oh, dear son-inw, I know you’re generous, but please don’t feel obligated to spend so much on me. That Van Cleef & Arpels stuff is incredibly pricey! Their ssic four-leaf clover ne costs over 400,000 yuan! I can’t believe how expensive it is!”


    ire, standing nearby, quickly interjected, “Mom! Can we not be so extravagant? Why do you insist that Charlie buy you something so costly as Van Cleef & Arpels…”