The Amazing Son-in-Law [The Charismatic Charlie Wade] (Chinese name) Chapter: 4627

When Charlie Wade walked alone to the terrace on the third floor of the villa, Liu Jiahui and Chen Zhaozhong’s families had already arrived in the courtyard.

A crowd of reporters followed the motorcade. The best lion dance team on Hong Kong Island performed two amazing lion dances, creating an exciting atmosphere.

Although Charlie usually dislikes crowded events, he felt a sense of relief watching the lively scene. The thick smoke from firecrackers filled the air, bringing with it a strong smell of gunpowder. This familiar yet unusual scent made Charlie feel invigorated.

As a child, he loved the smell of gunpowder from firecrackers, but with the recent bans on fireworks, he hadn’t experienced it in a long time. For many Chinese people, the smell of fireworks is tied to celebrations and family gatherings. It reminded him of happier times, especially during the New Year when his parents would take him to set off fireworks.

Back then, Charlie eagerly lit firecrackers from New Year’s Eve until the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the lunar month. The smell brought back joyful memories from his childhood.

Standing on the edge of the terrace, Charlie took a few deep breaths, and memories of his parents surfaced again.

Most of the time, Charlie was strong and rarely cried or showed fear. No matter how tough life got, he managed to smile. But when he thought of his parents, his heart became tender and vulnerable.

is like a hedgehog with strong armor, while his parents represent his soft and fragile side.

Charlie Wade noticed Chen Zhaozhong stepping out of a car, dressed in a suit he had worn when he fled to the United States. After many years, the suit still fit him perfectly. Even though his hair was now white, he looked full of energy.

This sight brought back memories for Charlie. He recalled what his father had told him when he was a child. Those words were also why he had insisted on bringing his mother back to Huaxia, despite his grandfather’s wishes.

His father had said, “Chen’er, remember that anyone with a good heart has three souls and seven spirits. If such a person is away from their homeland for too long, they will lose a piece of their soul. Returning home will help them find that lost part. If they stay away or if their homeland is gone, then that soul will never return.”

Seeing Chen Zhaozhong looking ten years younger in that moment, Charlie finally understood the true meaning of his father’s words.

His father had also explained, “Among the three souls and seven spirits, there are three main ones: the soul of heaven, the soul of earth, and the soul of fate.”

Then his father asked him, “Chen’er, do you know why, throughout five thousand years of history, so many ancestors have given their lives for their country during times of crisis?”

Young Charlie had shaken his head, confused. “Why, Dad?”

His father smiled gently and replied, “People can lose the other two souls, but they cannot lose the heavenly soul. The heavenly soul is what connects us to our homeland.”

The most important thing is a person’s connection to their homeland. Believing in your home and country is vital. This is why my father decided to return to China. It’s also why the Jewish people have faced many challenges; they still hold on to their beliefs. They returned to Palestine and established Israel because, like my father, they seek their true home. The difference is that my father chose to leave his homeland, while they lost theirs.

Young Charlie Wade didn’t understand the deep feelings of family and country, so he didn’t know why his father cried when he spoke about it.

But now, seeing Chen Zhaozhong’s joyful face, as if he had been given a new life, Charlie finally understood his father’s heartfelt emotions.

Charlie reflected on his own situation. He hadn’t left his homeland for riches or forgotten where he came from. But after his parents passed away, he felt incomplete. When they died, a part of him, represented by his earth soul, left with them.