“Now?” Lin Wan’er (ni) nced at Charlie, her eyelids drooping as she murmured, “I’ve been feeling a bit lost these past few days…”


    Curious, Charlie asked, “What’s causing this confusion?”


    With a faint smile, Lin Wan’er (ni) replied softly, “I’m uncertain about what lies ahead for me.”


    At that moment, a stewardess approached from the front kitchen area, bringing two sses of drinks, which brought their previous conversation to a halt. Lin Wan’er, feeling downcast, leaned her head against Charlie’s shoulder and whispered, “Honey, I’m feeling a bit tired; I’d like to rest for a while.”


    Charlie nodded in understanding, saying, “Close your eyes and take a nap.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    As Lin Wan’er (ni) settled against him with her eyes closed, the flight attendant gently ced the drinks in front of them. She leaned in and quietly informed Charlie, “Sir, our ne has taken off and is currently third in line for departure. We should be in the air in about ten minutes. If you need anything, feel free to press the call button, and I’ll assist you as soon as possible.”


    Charlie nodded slightly, expressing his gratitude, “Thank you for your hard work.”


    Meanwhile, when Sara’s flight touched down in Melbourne, Charlie and Lin Wan’er (ni) were already airborne, having departed from Aurous Hill Airport, en route to Lijiang, over a thousand kilometers away.


    As their ne soared westward, Lin Wan’er (ni) seemed to lose the lively spirit she had earlier disyed. She rested her head on Charlie’s shoulder for a while before her gaze drifted out the window, her eyes appearing unfocused.


    Charlie sensed that something was troubling her and understood her feelings well. After all, no one could rte to the phrase “longing for home” quite like she could at that moment.


    A young girl returning home after more than three centuries would naturally feel a deep sense of nostalgia.


    More than two hourster, the nended at Lijiang Airport.


    As they disembarked, Lin Wan’er (ni) felt her legs weaken. Holding onto Charlie’s arm, he could feel her relying heavily on him, likely due to her exhaustion.


    Taking the initiative, he wrapped his arm around Lin Wan’er (ni) and guided her out of the airport.


    Outside, Charlie rented an SUV under the alias provided by Isaac Cameron. He removed the dashboard camera from the vehicle and set off for Dali Shuanng with Lin Wan’er (ni) beside him.


    As they drove away from the airport, Charlie asked, “Have you ever been to Lijiang before?”


    “My grandma and I visited once,” Lin Wan’er (ni) responded.


    With a sigh, she continued, “Three hundred years ago, traveling through southern Yunnan involved navigating mountainous roads, making it quite a journey to reach Lijiang.”


    Charlie inquired further, “Didn’t you say you were going to change how you address me? Why did you revert back?”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) replied softly, “Returning to southern Yunnan feels like stepping back in time. When I visited my grandparents’ home, it felt like I was back in that era…”


    She added, “In the car, it was just me and the servants, and I’m ustomed to addressing superiors this way.”<fn6b38> Newest update provided by Find~Novel</fn6b38>


    Charlie nodded and asked, “Were you content during your time with your grandparents?”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) reflected, “My grandfather passed away early on, and my grandmother and I relied on one another. Fortunately, my grandfather’s family was well-off, as he was one of the chieftains in southern Yunnan, allowing me a good upbringing filled with education and knowledge.”


    As she gazed out the window, she continued, “My grandfather had five children, and aside from my mother, who died from illness, the others fought against the Qing court. Tragically, when Wu Sangui turned against the anti-Qing forces, none of my uncles’ descendants survived. My grandfather’s family line ended there. Otherwise, when I return today, I might have still had rtives around…”