Although Charlie Wade was used to the peculiarities of ine and Jacob, the sensation of being drawn into the heart of the whirlpool still felt unsettling and could even lead to physical difort.
Therefore, making a quick exit was undoubtedly the best option for him at that moment.
After leaving his home, Charlie found himself with no particr destination in mind. The trip to the Champs-élysées was quite lengthy, making it impractical to travel back and forth.
In his boredom, Charlie suddenly remembered Lin Wan’er and decided to give her a call.
As soon as she picked up, Lin Wan’er asked with curiosity, “Why are you calling me during dinner time? Are you nning to treat me to a meal?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Charlie chuckled and replied, “Honestly, I’m not sure what to do with myself. Since you brought it up, let’s go out for lunch together!”
With a yful smile, Lin Wan’er suggested, “Since you have some free time, why don’t youe over to my ce for a meal? It’s getting chilly, and my family is preparing to cook something in the yard. If youe, I’ll ask Sister Xian to set an extra pair of bowls and chopsticks, along with some ingredients.”
“Sure!” Charlie said without hesitation. “I can also return the car that Sister Xian borrowed from mest time. Just give me a moment to get there!”
After hanging up, Charlie left Tomson Yipin in the Rolls-Royce he had driven from Purple Mountain Vi.
Upon arriving at Lin Wan’er’s quaint courtyard, he spotted Sister Xian delivering fresh ingredients as she was about to head out. She greeted him respectfully, saying, “Hello, Mr. Wade.”<fn2fa2> This update is avable on Find[?]ovel</fn2fa2>
Charlie nodded slightly and handed the car key to Sister Xian, exining, “Sister Xian, I’ve brought the car back and parked it out front. Here’s the key.”
Sister Xian replied, “If Mr. Wade needs it, feel free to keep it; there’s no need to return it.”
Charlie smiled, saying, “I appreciate it, but I prefer not to drive such an extravagant car; it feels a bit too shy for me.”
Understanding his perspective, Sister Xian epted the key and said, “Mr. Wade, your tableware and ingredients are all set. I won’t interrupt your meal with thedy any longer.”
“Thank you, Sister Xian,” Charlie responded with gratitude.
Once Sister Xian left, Charlie admired the scene before him. Lin Wan’er had arranged a lovely small solid wood table apanied by two elegant huanghuali chairs. Various beautifully presented high-end ingredients were meticulouslyid out on the table and on the small cabs nearby. The antique courtyard added to the charm, making everything look perfectly harmonious.
Charlie took in the picturesque setting and remarked, “Ms. Lin’s sense of aesthetics is truly impressive. If you opened a restaurant, even without any dishes on the menu, you’d likely earn a Michelin star just for the ambiance.”
“Just one star?” Lin Wan’er teased, then added with a bright smile, “Please, have a seat; it’s nearly time to eat.”
Charlie nodded and took a seat across from her.
Lin Wan’er poured a bowl of fish maw chicken soup for him and said with care, “Here you go, sir. This is delicious; drink it while it’s hot.”
Charlie epted the bowl, thanking her before asking, “What’s got Miss Lin so rxed today, enjoying a hot pot by yourself?”
With a cheerful smile, Lin Wan’er replied, “I have a lot of free time every day, so I enjoy activities like this to pass the time.”
Then, she inquired, “Young master, with your connections in Jinling, why is it that you don’t have a ce to dine alone at noon today?”
Charlie replied honestly, “Well, my father-inw and mother-inw were having a quarrel at home, which really affected my mood, so I decided to step out.”
“I see,” Lin Wan’er acknowledged, then asked, “By the way, aren’t you going to the Champs-élysées today?”
Charlie exined, “My wife will be back this afternoon, and I need to pick her up from the airport before heading to the Champs-élysées. It’s quite a lengthy detour, and I didn’t want to waste time.”