As the ne awaited takeoff, Ito Yuhiko appeared somewhat downcast.


    Before boarding, Nanako Ito snapped a photo of Takehiko Ito, who was dressed in a hakama and standing on a prosthetic leg beneath the aircraft. Once the picture was taken, she promptly asked the family servant to assist Takehiko onto the ne.


    About thirty minutes after takeoff, the flight became smooth. Nanako Ito quickly organized the food and cakes she had brought with her aunt, celebrating Ito Takehiko’s 50th birthday in mid-air.<fne78b> Get full chapters from f?ndnovel</fne78b>


    With a candle lit, Ito Nanako led the birthday song and encouraged him, saying, “Odosan, blow out the candle!”


    At that moment, Nanako didn’t realize that her way of addressing her father, Ito Yuhiko, had shifted from calling him ‘Father’ to ‘Odosan.’<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    She even inadvertently used a slightly scolding tone on a few asions.


    Unexpectedly, this seemed to soften Ito Yuhiko’s previously proud demeanor. Following his daughter’s gentle reproach, his earlier anger dissipated, reced by a child-like sense of grievance.


    When Nanako urged him to blow out the candles, Ito Yuhiko pouted in frustration, expressing his dissatisfaction. “I don’t want to blow out candles! It’s a significant birthday—turning 50! I shouldn’t have to be carried onto the ne; this feels far too casual and impersonal!”


    Taken aback, Ito Nanako smiled and replied, “Odosan! That’s precisely why your 50th birthday is so important! I wanted to celebrate it twice! Maybe charlie is letting us go to New York to honor your birthday. If you’re not pleased, I promise to n another celebration once wend!”


    Ito Yuhiko huffed, “Don’t deceive me; it’s already past seven. By the time we get off the ne, my birthday will be over. What can I do about having two birthdays?”


    With sincerity, Ito Nanako responded, “Odosan, have you forgotten the time difference between Japan and the United States? New York is thirteen hours behind us. If we fly faster, we can reach New York in eleven hours. It may have been dark when we took off from Japan, but it will still be daylight when we arrive in New York!”


    Upon hearing this, Ito Yuhiko paused, then eximed in surprise, “Oh! How could I have overlooked the jetg!”


    Seeing him smile, Ito Nanako quickly urged, “So, Odosan, let’s blow out the candles!”


    Realizing he needed to manage his expressions better, Ito Yuhiko straightened his face and said, “Do you really think I enjoy being forced to fly from one side of the earth to the other on my 50th birthday?”


    With a yful smile, Ito Nanako replied, “Alright, Oduosang, you’ll get to join me in New York to meet charliejun, the one I’ve been thinking about all day! If making your precious daughter happy is all it takes, what could you possibly be upset about?”


    When Ito Yuhiko heard this, he was momentarily taken aback, then a genuine smile spread across his face as he looked at his daughter, Nanako, gracefully dressed in a kimono. He couldn’t help but sigh, “Nanako, Odosan truly wishes to see you get married soon…”


    ……


    Meanwhile, in New York, it was half past eight in the morning.


    charlie called Fei Kexin and said, “Miss Fei, thank you for all your efforts in arranging this. I’d like to head to the freezing center to see Li Yalin.”


    Without hesitation, Fei Kexin replied, “Of course, Mr. Wade. I’ll have a helicopter ready to pick you up at the top of the hotel within fifteen minutes.”