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    ine anxiously inquired, “What if it can’t be done?”


    Jacob, feeling a sense of unease, sighed and replied, “If those birdies are adamant about this issue, then I suppose I won’t be able to remain in the Painting and Calligraphy Association. Let’s see how it goes. If it doesn’t pan out, I’ll just resign from the Association. My expectations aren’t high at this point; I just hope to avoid jail time.”


    ine suggested, “When you get back, speak to Zhou Liangyun. If that doesn’t work, reach out to Charlie Wade for assistance. It’s better to feel embarrassed than to end up incarcerated.”


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    they arrived at the hotel, night had already fallen in Aurous Hill.


    Charlie Wade and ire had just finished their dinner at home. ire took out her phone and mentioned to Charlie Wade, “I received a notification from the flight app that my parents’ flightnded almost two hours ago. They should be arriving at the hotel soon. I’ll send them a video call to check in.”


    Just as she finished speaking, ine called via video before ire could even open WeChat.


    Jacob nned to first video call Charlie Wade and ire upon reaching the hotel to ensure they were safe. He thought they would be more concerned about him and ine sessfully arriving at the hotel and starting their honeymoon. As long as he reassured them that everything was safe, they wouldn’t pry too much. He intended for ine to send a few photos of their surroundings daily to maintain the illusion. Posting them on Moments should suffice to keep them in the dark.


    As soon as the video call connected, Jacob and ine appeared on the screen, seated on the sofa in their hotel living room. The hotel was situated high enough to offer a stunning view of Dubai’s iconic Palm Ind.


    ine smiled as she held up her phone and said to ire, “Daughter, your dad and I are at the hotel now. You and Charlie Wade shouldn’t worry about us.”


    “Okay, Mom.” ire noticed the rxed and happy demeanor of her parents and said, “You and Dad should enjoy yourselves and experience the local culture. If you find any famous local specialties, please remember to bring some back for Charlie Wade and me.”


    ine cheerfully responded, “Don’t worry, I’ll definitely bring you something when the timees.”


    She then added, “Your dad mentioned that international roaming is quite pricey and the mobilework here is very slow. The hotel Wi-Fi is decent, so don’t send us videos during these days. For anything else, just message us on WeChat or send a text.”


    ire didn’t think much of it and nodded, saying, “Alright, enjoy your trip! Make sure to prioritize your safety, and be cautious when you go out. Don’t trust strangers.”


    ine quickly assured her, “Don’t worry, Mom! I’m experienced now and will definitely be careful.”


    Then she continued, “I won’t keep you any longer; your dad and I are heading out to eat and visit the Dubai Mall!”


    “Sounds great!” ire said with a smile. “I hope you have a wonderful time!”


    Meanwhile, although Jacob didn’t verbalize his thoughts, he inferred from ine’sments about the expensive and slow inte that he might be returning sooner than expected.


    At this point, Charlie Wade hadn’t yet considered what lesson he would impart to his father-inw this time. The severity of the situation could be flexible; it was all under his control.


    If he decided to take a softer approach, he could elevate the situation nobly. After donating 300,000 yuan, he could ask Zhou Liangyun to publicly “refute the rumor” regarding Zhang Erfao’s incident on WeChat Moments, rifying that it was all a misunderstanding and had nothing to do with fraud. This way, even if Jacob lost money, his personal reputation and status within the Painting and Calligraphy Association would remain intact.


    Conversely, if he opted for a more stringent approach, the consequences would be graver. He would only guarantee Jacob wouldn’t be caught, disregarding everything else. Consequently, Jacob’s reputation would suffer, and the Painting and Calligraphy Association would face disgrace as well.


    As for which strategy to adopt, Charlie Wade decided he would observe closely to see whether his father-inw truly felt remorseful.


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