“Alright,” Asher replied, turning to Li Yalin with a question. “If my sister-inw is in New York and she asks me if I have any updates about you, should I be honest or hold off and let you surprise her in person?”


    Li Yalin pondered for a moment before responding, “If she inquires, tell her you’ve found some clues, but you want to share them face-to-face. Ask her to meet up, and then I’ll surprise her.”


    “Got it.” Asher nodded, promptly pulling out his mobile phone to call Li Yalin’s wife, Holly Chen.


    The line connected, and Holly’s excited voice came through: “Asher, do you have news about our old Li?”


    Asher paused briefly before saying deliberately, “Sister-inw, I’ve got some clues. Are you still in New York? I’d prefer to tell you in person.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Surprised, Holly responded, “Really?! What clues do you have? I’m actually in Washington right now, but I’m heading back to New York.”


    “A college friend needed my help in Washington, so I came here. My flight takes off in thirty minutes, and I’ll be in New York in about an hour and forty minutes!”


    “Alright, sister-inw, just give me your flight number, and I’ll arrange for someone to pick you up at the airport. Let’s meet up.”


    Holly’s voice turned anxious as she asked, “Asher, please be honest—our old Li isn’t in trouble, is he?”


    Asher quickly reassured her, “No, no, I promise! This is good news! Just share your flight number, and don’t worry about anything else.”<fn217a> Th?s chapter is updated by FindN()vel</fn217a>


    Suddenly, Holly’s voice became emotional: “That’s wonderful…”


    She then turned to those around her, saying, “Be, your Uncle An just called with good news about your father!”


    “Really?!” Li Yalin’s daughter’s voice came through, filled with excitement. She grabbed the phone and asked hurriedly, “Uncle An, you’re not joking, are you? There’s truly good news?”


    Asher chuckled, “Your Uncle An’s word is good enough, wouldn’t you agree?”


    “That’s more than enough!” Be eximed with joy. “Uncle An, can’t you just tell us everything over the phone?”


    Asher replied quickly, “Be, it’splicated and I can’t exin it all in a few sentences. Since your mom and you areing to New York, let’s discuss it in person, and I’ll share all the details with you then.”


    “Okay…” Be felt reassured by this and added happily, “Uncle An, I can’t wait to see you in New York!”


    “Great!” Asher responded. “Just make sure your mom sends me the flight numberter.”


    Be replied excitedly, “Sure thing, Uncle An! Thank you!”


    In the background, a man’s voice softly said, “Don’t cry, my dear wife. I told you long ago that Dad would be fine. Wipe those tears and take it easy.”


    Be sniffled, saying, “Uncle An, I can’t talk right now. I’ll hear the good news in person when I get to New York!”


    “That’s fine,” Asher said with a smile. “Just remember to manage your emotions, especially since you’re expecting a little one.”


    Be replied quickly, “I know, Uncle An! Thank you!”


    After saying goodbye to Be, Asher hung up the phone, while Li Yalin stood nearby, tears in his eyes.


    He hadn’t anticipated how much his wife, daughter, and son-inw were actively searching for him and worrying about his well-being.