The Amazing Son-in-Law [The Charismatic Charlie Wade] (Chinese name) Chapter: 7282 - 7283

Tang Sihai said, “Don’t worry, Madam Ye. We wouldn’t dare to hide this matter from the young master. Once everything is resolved and he succeeds in his revenge, we, the servants, will naturally tell him the whole truth.”

Xiao Churan pursed her lips, thought for a long moment, then nodded and said, “If this is what’s best for charlie, then let’s do as you say. Let’s disappear from his life for now.”

Tang Sihai added, “Mrs. Ye, when do you plan to leave? I’ll make all the necessary arrangements in advance.”

Xiao Churan hesitated. After thinking for a while, she finally said, “charlie planned a trip for us to the Maldives over the New Year. We’ve never traveled together in all these years, and I don’t want to miss this chance. Also, one month after the New Year is the second day of the second lunar month—the day the dragon raises its head. That’s charlie’s birthday. I want to celebrate it with him. Is that asking too much?”

Tang Sihai nodded understandingly and replied, “I completely understand, Mrs. Ye. But may I ask, what are your plans for the second day of the second month? Or where will you be then? I’d like to prepare ahead of time.”

Xiao Churan shook her head and said, “I’m not sure yet how charlie plans to celebrate his birthday next year. I’ll ask him first. Once it’s decided, I’ll let you know.”

Tang Sihai responded quickly, “During this time, I’ll stay at Qixia Temple. If you need anything, Mrs. Ye, you can come find me here.”

“Alright,” Xiao Churan replied with a soft sigh, her expression somewhat dazed. “Mr. Tang, I’m… really exhausted today. If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back now.”

Tang Sihai quickly bowed and said, “Thank you for everything, Mrs. Ye.”

Xiao Churan offered a faint, bitter smile and turned to leave. But as she subconsciously recalled the date—February 2—something suddenly came to mind. She immediately turned back and asked, “By the way, Butler Tang, I have a question. I hope you’ll answer me honestly.”

Tang Sihai immediately said, “Mrs. Ye, please feel free to ask!”

After a brief moment of thought, Xiao Churan said, “There’s a singer I really admire—her name is Gu Qiuyi. She’s also the only daughter of a prominent family in Beijing, with assets worth hundreds of billions. Since her debut, she’s never been involved in any scandals. She’s always claimed she entered the entertainment industry to search for her fiancé. I suddenly remembered that she held a concert in Jinling on February 2, which happens to be charlie’s birthday. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but now, after everything I’ve learned, it feels like there might be some connection between her and charlie.”

Xiao Churan paused briefly, looked at Tang Sihai, and asked, “Butler Tang, can you tell me honestly—what exactly is the relationship between Gu Qiuyi and charlie?”

Gu Qiuyi was Xiao Churan’s favorite singer—not just because of her beautiful voice and stunning looks, but more importantly, because she was perhaps the only celebrity in the entertainment industry with no scandals or even rumored relationships.

Just now, Xiao Churan suddenly recalled Gu Qiuyi’s concert on that particular February 2.

First, the date itself—February 2—is charlie’s birthday. Gu Qiuyi chose to hold her concert in Jinling on that very day. Initially, Xiao Churan thought it was a mere coincidence. But now, knowing more about charlie’s past, she felt that it was likely not accidental.

Second, Gu Qiuyi’s stated purpose for entering showbiz—searching for her fiancé—was widely known in the entertainment circle. Xiao Churan had never connected this with charlie before, but she now realized it might have something to do with his mysterious disappearance from his original social circle during childhood.

And finally, there was Gu Qiuyi’s performance that day. She had worn a wedding dress and sung the song Tomorrow I’m Going to Marry You. Back then, Xiao Churan hadn’t read too much into it. But now, piecing everything together, it seemed likely that the wedding dress was meant for charlie, and the song was sung specifically for him.

Just moments ago, she had told Tang Sihai that she wanted to spend charlie’s birthday with him before disappearing from his life. But suddenly, she recalled the concert held on his birthday that year, and the more she thought about it, the more something felt off.

Tang Sihai was also slightly taken aback—he hadn’t expected Xiao Churan to ask such a question.

After a moment of reflection, he sighed and said, “Since Mrs. Ye has asked, I will answer honestly. Miss Gu’s parents and the young master’s parents were close friends. From childhood, both families had arranged an engagement between Miss Gu and the young master. Miss Gu has always believed she is his fiancée. Even though the young master disappeared years ago, she has held firmly to that belief.”

Xiao Churan was stunned—not by the answer itself, but by the intense discomfort it brought her.

It wasn’t just the fact that charlie had hidden his identity and past from her. What truly unsettled her was the realization that he and Gu Qiuyi already knew each other. Otherwise, how could he have taken her to dinner with Gu Qiuyi?

At this moment, Xiao Churan’s emotions grew even more tangled.

She could somewhat understand charlie’s reasons for hiding his past. But what she couldn’t accept was that he had met his betrothed and even brought her along—while she remained completely in the dark.

She knew her own identity and background didn’t match charlie’s. Even her grandfather had only been a servant in the Ye family. On the other hand, charlie not only came from the prestigious Ye family, but his mother’s An family far surpassed even that.

The distance between them felt like the geographical concept of the antipode—the exact opposite point on the Earth. It represented the greatest possible distance between two people.

And when she thought about Gu Qiuyi again, even Xiao Churan had to admit—she was a better match for charlie.

Not only did she have a prominent family background, but their families had been close for generations. They grew up together, and they were engaged. No matter how she looked at it, Gu Qiuyi seemed far more suited to charlie than she ever could be.

Xiao Churan’s mood suddenly sank to a new low. In front of Gu Qiuyi, she felt deeply inferior. How could she possibly compare to someone like her?

If that was the case, what was the point of her marriage to charlie?

When she married him, she hadn’t truly loved him.

But because she had made a promise to her grandfather, she had never considered divorce. She was determined to honor that promise, no matter what.

Looking back now, it felt more like she had been fulfilling her grandfather’s final wish.

At the beginning of their marriage, she had clearly told charlie in private that she was only marrying him because of her grandfather’s request, and that they would not live as husband and wife. If charlie agreed, she would have no objection. If he disagreed, she wouldn’t force him.

In truth, when she said that, she had hoped charlie would back out on his own. But to her surprise, charlie agreed without hesitation. Even though he had to sleep on the floor for years after they married, he never complained or overstepped any boundaries.

Over the years, Xiao Churan’s feelings for charlie slowly developed from indifference to warmth. Her emotions toward him had gradually deepened, yet she always thought of him more like family, unsure whether what she felt was truly love.

But at this moment, her heart ached deeply.

And it was in that moment that she realized—somewhere along the way, she had already developed feelings for charlie. She didn’t know exactly when it began… but love had already taken root in her heart.