Chapter: 3058

Charlie hoped that one day he would reach the highest peak and see the vast mountains and hills around him. He wanted to climb using only his own strength, without relying on anyone else.

Dinner went smoothly in the warm family atmosphere. After eating, Charlie used his aura to clear all the alcohol from his system. He was determined not to drink and drive. First, he drove Gu Qiuyi to her performance venue, and then he took Gu Yanzhong and Lin Wanqiu to Buckingham Palace.

The couple had a busy schedule. They planned to rest at the hotel that afternoon, watch Gu Qiuyi’s concert that evening, and then fly back to Yanjing overnight.

After learning about their plans, Charlie said, “Uncle Gu and Aunt Lin, why not stay at Buckingham Palace for the night? It won’t hurt to come back tomorrow morning.”

Gu Yanzhong shook his head with a smile. “We have another meeting in the morning. If we leave tomorrow, we’ll be cutting it too close.”

“But with all this rushing, you might wear yourselves out,” Charlie replied.

Gu Yanzhong smiled again. “I might have felt that way before, but not now.”

“Exactly!” Lin Wanqiu chimed in, smiling. “After taking the Rejuvenating Pills, I feel full of energy. A night flight won’t affect me at all. If Uncle Gu and I go back to Yanjing tonight, I can rest well at home and be ready for the meeting tomorrow. It’ll be much better than rushing back in the morning.”

Seeing they were set on their plan, Charlie stopped trying to convince them. “Alright, I’ll take you to the airport.”

“Tonight,” Lin Wanqiu said seriously, “there’s no need for Chen’er to worry about us. I heard from my wife that you and your wife are going to the concert. After the show, you should go home with her. It’s late, and you can’t leave her behind. Uncle Gu and I can manage to get to the airport on our own.”

Gu Yanzhong added, “Chen’er, don’t worry about us tonight. When you come back from the concert, if you see us with your wife, just keep it casual. We don’t want to create any awkwardness. Let’s all enjoy the performance and then head home. When you return to Yanjing to honor your ancestors, we can get together again!”

Charlie Wade was touched by their kindness, but he also felt a bit guilty. Gu Yanzhong and Lin Wanqiu had given him three years to settle things with Xiao Churan, hoping that in that time, Gu Qiuyi could marry them. Even though he felt uneasy about it, he had already decided in his heart that he wouldn’t divorce Xiao Churan.

So, as he faced their thoughtful gestures, Charlie felt a pang of shame. He made a silent promise to himself: since he couldn’t fulfill the Gu family’s wishes regarding marriage, he would find other ways to make it up to them in the future.