When Charlie announced his intention to contribute one hundred thousand US dors, ine and Jacob were absolutely thrilled.


    ine couldn’t contain her excitement and eximed, “Wow! What an incredible day! Good fortune just keeps rolling in! I’ve always heard that Dubai is a shopper’s paradise, and I can’t wait to indulge in some retail therapy there!”


    After expressing her enthusiasm, she turned to Jacob and asked, “Do you need a visa for Dubai?”


    Jacob pondered for a moment before replying, “I don’t think so.”


    “Fantastic!” ine eximed, her excitement growing. “That means we can pack our bags today and head out tomorrow!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    With that, she stood up and headed to her room to start packing.


    However, Jacob quickly called out to her, “Wait! We can’t rush off just yet. There are still plenty of details to sort out. We need to book flights, secure hotel reservations, and do some research online about the best ces to shop and have fun. Plus, we should look into nearby attractions in Dubai and n how long we want to stay!”


    “Yes, yes, yes!” ine eximed, realizing the importance of Jacob’s words. “You’re absolutely right! Why don’t you start looking into it right away?”


    Jacob replied, “There’s no need to hurry. Even though the meetings are usually uneventful, I want to ensure everything is settled beforehand since I’m eager to enjoy our trip. I need to organize my responsibilities and inform President Pei about my ns. He’s currently busy with various activities, and since I’m in line to be the future president, it’s crucial for me to maintain a good reputation at these meetings and show that I take the association seriously.”


    He then added, “Besides, I’m still waiting for Zhang Ermao (Cade) to get back to me.”


    Curiously, ine asked, “Why are you reaching out to Zhang Ermao (Cade)? Are you starting to collect antiques again?”


    Jacob waved his hand dismissively. “I’m not chasing him; he’s reaching out to me. It’s aplicated situation that I can’t exin easily, so don’t worry about it. I’ll nudge him for a response tomorrow. In the meantime, I’ll also do some research about Dubai tonight. My goal is to have everything nned out within the next few days so we can set off!”


    “Sounds good!” ine responded, surprisingly supportive this time. She refrained from teasing Jacob and instead stated, “You’re about to be the president of the association, so it makes sense to be mindful of your image. I don’t have much nned either, so just coordinate your time, and we’ll be ready to go.”


    Jacob smiled, “Alright, I’ll draft a rough itinerary for youter.”


    With that, Jacob stood up, eager to return to the house. “I need to grab a notebook to jot down some notes on this!”


    ine instinctively rose and said, “I’lle with you!”


    In truth, ine wanted to seize the opportunity to discuss many things with Jacob today and hoped to coax him back to his bedroom.


    After all, they had been living apart for a while, especially during their Cold War period when they barely acknowledged each other. Now that they had reconciled, it felt unnecessary to continue living separately.


    However, ine hesitated, realizing that she couldn’t bring herself to voice such thoughts directly, as it would feel too forward. It would be preferable if Jacob took the initiative to return to her room.


    If it meant Jacob might feel a bit awkward for a moment, ine thought that was insignificant. She was now more considerate of Jacob’s feelings. It’s natural for a gentleman to want to save face, so she decided it would be better to wait a couple of days. Once they traveled together, they could naturally share a hotel room, making it easier to fall back into the routine of sleeping in the same space when they returned home.


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    The following day, Zhou Liangyun, who was temporarily staying at a budget hotel near Antique Street, made his way to the street bright and early.


    Even though he had asked a vendor for assistance in locating a shop the day before, he understood that it was unlikely anyone would genuinely help him. Therefore, he realized he had to rely on his own efforts.


    Yesterday afternoon, he had noticed numerous shops on Antique Street advertising for rent or sublet, which led him to believe that business there wasn’t as thriving as it once was. So, upon arriving at the street this morning, he decided to visit those sublet shops to gather more information.