The Amazing Son-in-Law [The Charismatic Charlie Wade] (Chinese name) Chapter: 4671

Ma Lan was about to ask a question. She wasn’t doubting who Zong Qiuhua was; she was just curious if someone with a private jet could help her out for a bit.

Just as she was about to speak, Zong Qiuhua sent another voice message. Ma Lan quickly clicked to listen. Zong Qiuhua said, “Oh, since you’re a friend of Sister Chen, you should have come to my place. It would have made things easier. I could easily arrange for one or two private jets. Unfortunately, my plane is currently in maintenance. It’s been sent to Georgia, and Gulfstream has a lot of planes waiting, so it won’t be back for a while.”

Hearing this made Ma Lan feel a bit let down, but she also admired Zong Qiuhua. Owning a private jet was something most people couldn’t even dream of.

Thinking about what Zong Qiuhua said, Ma Lan smiled and replied, “Oh, is your private jet a Gulfstream too? When I came to the U.S., I flew in a Gulfstream G650 from Jinling. That plane is fantastic—fast, stable, and the interior is top-notch!”

Zong Qiuhua chuckled and said, “I wouldn’t call it first-class; it’s more of a mid-range private jet.”

After a pause, Zong Qiuhua continued, “I’m sorry, Ma Lan, but I have to go now. The head of Citibank’s New York branch is visiting, and I need to entertain him. Let’s talk when you get to New York!”

Ma Lan felt even more impressed. She knew Citibank, and it was clear that Zong Qiuhua was well-connected.

Ma Lan worked for a multinational bank based in New York. However, she had a bad experience with Citibank in the past, which made her uneasy whenever she heard the name. It sent chills down her back and caused pain in her right leg.

One day, while chatting with someone, she quickly said, “It’s nothing, just go ahead with it. I’ll get in touch when I’m in New York!” After that, the other person gave her a handshake emoji and stopped messaging.

Not wanting to say more, Ma Lan quickly checked out the other person’s social media profile. As she scrolled through, she felt a sharp pang of envy. The woman’s posts were filled with pictures of extravagant trips, delicious food, and exciting activities. Some photos showed private jets and luxury yachts, while others featured horseback riding, golf, and adventures around the globe. She even posted about visiting the North and South Poles on a research ship!

Looking at this woman’s vibrant life made Ma Lan sigh. “How is it that some people live so freely while I’m stuck spending most of my life with Xiao Changkun, who isn’t even that great? Time is slipping away…”

What Ma Lan didn’t realize was that she was getting more and more caught up in a scam. She also overlooked the fact that, despite all the photos, very few actually showed the woman’s face. Many of the images of beautiful places were likely found online. If Ma Lan had taken the time to search for these pictures, she would have discovered their true origins. Unfortunately, she didn’t.

Ma Lan may not be a good person, but her view of the world is quite simple. She has a basic understanding of mobile phones, the Internet, and social media, but it’s very shallow. She lacks the critical thinking skills needed to see things from different perspectives.

Because of this simplicity, people with bad intentions often find it easy to take advantage of her.