As she spoke, her expression grew more serious. She said, “Le Qi, let’s make a pact: let’s focus on surviving this year. If by some miracle we both make it through to next year, you cane to Huaxia to see me.” After getting my parents’ agreement, I will go to the United States with you.”


    Arlo Hu, usually so cheerful, suddenly appeared weak. He spoke in a low voice, “There are still four months left in the year. Even if I’m alive, I won’t be able toe to Huaxia to visit you.”


    With tears in her eyes, Hallie smiled and reassured him, “It’s okay! I’ll make video calls every day. Everything is online now, even court sessions are held virtually. If all else fails, we can hire a priest, and I’ll marry you online.”


    Arlo Hu, holding back his tears, nodded gently, a smile breaking through. “Then let’s agree on that. I’ll find a priest when I get back to the United States and we can have our online wedding on January 1st!”


    The mood around them began to shift, with their colleagues feeling a sense of mncholy.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Lin Wan’er (ni) leaned closer to Charlie and whispered, “My lord, doesn’t Jiuxuan Pharmaceutical belong to you?”


    Charlie nodded and replied, “Yes, it’s mine.”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) nced at Arlo Hu and Hallie, then inquired, “Is there any way you could…”


    Before she could finish her thought, Charlie quickly responded, “Yes, but not right now. I’ll make arrangements when I leave.”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) felt a wave of relief wash over her, her spirits lifting. She hesitated, knowing Charlie often adhered to the rules he set. “Isn’t that going to put you in a tough spot?”


    Charlie shook his head. “Not at all. Every game designer has a basic set of rules, but they also include hidden easter eggs and intentionally leave some bugs. I’m like a hidden NPC in this game. Encountering me will trigger a hidden easter egg.”


    Feeling reassured, Lin Wan’er (ni) smiled and asked, “So, if the former head of the FDA met you, why didn’t he trigger the easter egg?”


    Charlie replied with a grin, “Easter eggs can’t just be triggered by mere encounters with NPCs. You need the right trigger method and a sincere heart. James Smith has two traits I find particrly off-putting: overconfidence and the arrogance thates with it. With those attitudes, he won’t get a chance.”


    At this point, Arlo Hu interjected, “Alright, time is running out. Let’s get a fire going and cook our food; otherwise, we’ll be having dinner in the dark!”


    Everyone quickly began to work together efficiently.


    Some gathered firewood, others prepared the food, while a few set up everyone’s small folding tables, joining them together to create a long dining table.<fn2f29> Updates are released by find{n}ovel</fn2f29>


    Charlie contributed all the ingredients and wine he had brought. While others were preparing dinner, he first set up the tent.


    Even though the camping tent he purchased was meant for two, its interior was only about the size of a standard double bed. Lin Wan’er (ni) helpedy down a moisture-proof mat and shyly asked, “Aren’t we going to sleep here tonight?”


    Charlie nodded and replied, “Let’s see when Sara shows up. If she doesn’t arrive, we’ll just let things unfold as they may.”


    Lin Wan’er (ni) inquired further, “But what if Sara arrives after everyone has gone to sleep? We can’t sneak out to see her without being noticed.”


    Charlie smiled and reassured her, “Don’t worry, I’ve got it covered. I mixed some aura into the wine; everyone will be energized and won’t feel tired at all. This bonfire party mightst until morning! Since Sara flew to Myanmar so quickly, she won’t waste any time getting here. I expect her before morning!”<h3 ss="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>