The Amazing Son-in-Law [The Charismatic Charlie Wade] (Chinese name) Chapter: 7270 - 7271

Sister Sun’s words eased Tang Sihai’s concerns, so he asked her, “In your opinion, how should I contact Miss Xiao and explain everything to her?”

Sister Sun replied, “Jingqing will be at Qixia Temple the morning after tomorrow. Madam’s plan is to find a way to bring Miss Xiao to the temple, and then have Jingqing create a safe opportunity for the two of you to talk.”

“Jingqing…” Tang Sihai smiled and asked, “He’s now a renowned monk, isn’t he?”

“Yes,” Sister Sun nodded and sighed. “Jingqing is wise—both in cultivating Taoism and studying Buddhism. Under Madam’s guidance, he’s progressed rapidly. Though he became a monk, he still follows Madam’s lead.”

Tang Sihai asked again, “Then how do we get Miss Xiao to come to Qixia Temple?”

Sister Sun smiled and said, “You know she owns a design company, don’t you?”

“Of course,” Tang Sihai nodded. “It was the young master who encouraged her to start her own studio. At the opening, many prominent figures in Jinling came to offer their congratulations.”

“Exactly,” Sister Sun said. “There’s a girl in her company that we arranged to place there. She’s competent and has already earned Miss Xiao’s trust. Tomorrow morning, she’ll find a chance to mention the temple. I believe that will persuade Miss Xiao to go.”

Tang Sihai was so stunned that he remained silent for a long time. He never imagined that although his wife stayed out of the public eye, she had influence everywhere.

After a while, he asked, “Sister Sun, I hope you’ll forgive me for asking something I probably shouldn’t. Besides me, is there anyone else Madam has placed around the young master?”

Sister Sun looked at him and smiled. “You know you shouldn’t ask, yet you still do.”

Then, after a pause, she added, “Madam never wanted to interfere with the young master’s development. There’s no one else besides you. In fact, she’s always regretted that. If she had intervened in the Xiao family matters, perhaps the young master wouldn’t have married Miss Xiao.”

Tang Sihai couldn’t help but sigh. “It seems Madam truly holds something against Miss Xiao…”

Sister Sun smiled and replied, “How should I put it? She does have some grievances, but they’re mainly aimed at Miss Xiao’s parents, not Miss Xiao herself. Back when the young master and the Xiao family were still living in the old community, Madam was well aware of how difficult his life was. The people living downstairs were placed there by Madam to observe. Ma Lan and Xiao Changkun constantly ordered the young master around, mocked him, and verbally abused him every day. How could Madam not feel heartbroken?”

“That’s true,” Tang Sihai said with a smile. “Sometimes, I really wanted to teach Ma Lan a lesson myself.”

Sister Sun nodded and chuckled. “Well, Ma Lan did suffer quite a bit later on—that could be considered her lesson. That whole family, regardless of who’s right or wrong, is just too much of a burden on the young master. If they were gone, he could finally let go. I’ll leave the rest to you.”

Tang Sihai clasped his fists respectfully and said with determination, “Don’t worry, Sister Sun. I’ll give it my all!”

…

The next morning.

Xiao Churan arrived at the office early, just as she did every day.

Charlie wasn’t at home, and with Ma Lan lacking the energy to make breakfast, Xiao Churan picked up something downstairs and planned to eat in the office.

She thought she’d be the first to arrive, but to her surprise, her dependable assistant, Sun Mengmeng, was already there.

Seeing her, Xiao Churan smiled. “Mengmeng, why are you here so early today?”

Sun Mengmeng smiled back. “Good morning, President Xiao. I got up early and went to Qixia Temple to get a health talisman from a monk for my family. But I didn’t get anything in the end. I’m so disappointed.”

Xiao Churan asked curiously, “How did you come back empty-handed? Isn’t Qixia Temple open today?”

“It is open,” Sun Mengmeng said with a shrug. “I just got the timing wrong. I thought Master Jingqing would be there today, but it turns out he’s not going until tomorrow. I went too early.”

“Master Jingqing?” Xiao Churan frowned and muttered, “That name sounds familiar…”

Sun Mengmeng smiled and explained, “Master Jingqing is very well-known. He’s one of the youngest eminent monks in China. His understanding of Buddhism far surpasses that of most monks. Over the past year or two, he’s been traveling to major temples around the country, giving teachings and blessing Buddhist items. It’s said that the health and peace amulets he blesses are especially effective.”

“Really?” Xiao Churan asked, surprised.

“Of course it’s true!” Sun Mengmeng replied. “President Xiao, why don’t we go to Qixia Temple together tomorrow morning? If we leave around seven, we’ll be back in time for work. We can get some amulets for your husband and your parents.”

Xiao Churan smiled. “My husband actually knows a lot about Feng Shui. He even made me an amulet a long time ago.”

“That’s different,” Sun Mengmeng said seriously. “Feng Shui is based on the I Ching and Bagua, which belong more to Chinese Taoism. Master Jingqing is a Buddhist monk, and his amulets are rooted in Buddhist tradition. It’s like Android and Apple phones—they run on completely different systems.”

Xiao Churan was amused by her analogy and laughed. “Mengmeng, you’re quite something. That’s a great metaphor. But have you thought about this? Whether it’s Android or Apple, isn’t just one phone enough?”

Sun Mengmeng replied earnestly, “President Xiao, you know how Indians worship, right? They believe in millions of gods and can pray to any they come across. Why? It’s all about extra protection. When I face trouble, I ask blessings from both East and West. What if one god isn’t available, and another just happens to be nearby? Then at least I’ve got coverage, right?”

As she spoke, she raised her eyebrows and smiled. “President Xiao, let me show you how it’s done.”

She then closed her eyes, pressed her palms together, and earnestly recited, “God, Jesus, Buddha, Bodhisattva, Yuanshi Tianzun, Jade Emperor, Queen Mother of the West—your humble granddaughter Mengmeng prays for all the gods to bless me with wealth and a long life. Amitabha, Amen, Amen, please grant my wish quickly!”

Xiao Churan was amused by her solemn expression and laughed. “This is the first time I’ve seen anyone worship like that.”

“Isn’t it amazing?” Sun Mengmeng grinned. “These are my special techniques. So, President Xiao, how about joining me tomorrow? The more gods you worship, the more protection you get. It doesn’t cost a thing—just the price of admission to Qixia Temple. No risk, no loss!”

Watching Sun Mengmeng’s playful yet sincere energy, Xiao Churan couldn’t help but feel a deep fondness for her. Over the past year, the company had grown rapidly, now employing dozens of people. Yet most of them were seasoned workplace veterans—calculating and shrewd. Sun Mengmeng was different. She was diligent, cheerful, eager to learn, and never complained. Xiao Churan had already made plans to groom her for greater responsibilities.

And truthfully, Sun Mengmeng’s words had convinced her. After all, getting up a bit earlier, whether or not it brought tangible results, certainly wouldn’t hurt her or her family.

She smiled and said, “Alright, I’ll trust you this time. Let’s meet at the gate of Qixia Temple at seven tomorrow morning!”

Sun Mengmeng beamed. “Awesome! It’s a deal, President Xiao!”