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    As Charlie Wade drove up to the gate of the vi, the moment the car reached a halt, members of the An family emerged from the vi.


    An Qishan and his wife walked arm in arm at the forefront, followed closely by their four children. Even Li Yalin stepped out to offer a warm wee.


    Inside the car, Lord Wade felt a mix of surprise and nervousness at the sight of the An familying out to greet them. The vehicle was still in motion, and he instinctively unbuckled his seatbelt, eager to open the door.


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    Lord Wade opened the door nearly simultaneously with Charlie’s halt and hurriedly exited the car.


    An Qishan quickened his pace, and as Lord Wade stepped out, he extended his hands and eximed warmly, “Brother Ye, it’s been so long! How have you been?”


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    With just these two simple exchanges, the two old friends sped hands and exchanged pleasantries multiple times.


    Charlie Wade’s grandmother approached next, saying politely, “Brother Ye, it’s wonderful to see you again!”


    Lord Wade smiled and nodded in response, asking, “How have you been, my sister-inw?”


    “Very well,” she replied with a nod, then turned to the children behind her, saying, “Don’t just stand there, greet Uncle Ye!”


    Charlie Wade’s three uncles and his aunt chimed in together, “Hello, Uncle Ye!”


    Lord Wade acknowledged the four of them with a nod, smiling as he remarked, “Hello to all of you. It’s been so many years; you’ve all changed quite a bit.”


    Asher responded respectfully, “Uncle Ye, we used to be young and full of vigor, but now we’ve gradually entered the realms of middle age and beyond.”


    Lord Wade sighed, “Flowers may bloom again, but people can never return to their youth. As long as your heart is free of regrets, aging is just a part of life.”


    Asher nodded in agreement, saying, “You’re absolutely right, Uncle Wade.”


    Noticing that Charlie Wade had also exited the vehicle, An Qishan quickly announced to everyone, “Let’s head inside to eat and chat! The food and drinks are all prepared.”


    He then turned to Lord Wade and added earnestly, “Brother Wade, we must share a few drinks together tonight!”


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