The Amazing son in law Chapter 6754
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Elaine anxiously inquired, “What if it can’t be done?”
Jacob, feeling a sense of unease, sighed and replied, “If those birdies are adamant about this issue, then I suppose I won’t be able to remain in the Painting and Calligraphy Association. Let’s see how it goes. If it doesn’t pan out, I’ll just resign from the Association. My expectations aren’t high at this point; I just hope to avoid jail time.”
Elaine suggested, “When you get back, speak to Zhou Liangyun. If that doesn’t work, reach out to Charlie Wade for assistance. It’s better to feel embarrassed than to end up incarcerated.”
“Alright!”
When
they arrived at the hotel, night had already fallen in Aurous Hill.
Charlie Wade and Claire had just finished their dinner at home. Claire took out her phone and mentioned to Charlie Wade, “I received a notification from the flight app that my parents’ flight landed almost two hours ago. They should be arriving at the hotel soon. I’ll send them a video call to check in.”
Just as she finished speaking, Elaine called via video before Claire could even open WeChat.
Jacob planned to first video call Charlie Wade and Claire upon reaching the hotel to ensure they were safe. He thought they would be more concerned about him and Elaine successfully arriving at the hotel and starting their honeymoon. As long as he reassured them that everything was safe, they wouldn’t pry too much. He intended for Elaine to send a few photos of their surroundings daily to maintain the illusion. Posting them on Moments should suffice to keep them in the dark.
As soon as the video call connected, Jacob and Elaine appeared on the screen, seated on the sofa in their hotel living room. The hotel was situated high enough to offer a stunning view of Dubai’s iconic Palm Island.
Elaine smiled as she held up her phone and said to Claire, “Daughter, your dad and I are at the hotel now. You and Charlie Wade shouldn’t worry about us.”
“Okay, Mom.” Claire noticed the relaxed and happy demeanor of her parents and said, “You and Dad should enjoy yourselves and experience the local culture. If you find any famous local specialties, please remember to bring some back for Charlie Wade and me.”
Elaine cheerfully responded, “Don’t worry, I’ll definitely bring you something when the time comes.”
She then added, “Your dad mentioned that international roaming is quite pricey and the mobile network here is very slow. The hotel Wi-Fi is decent, so don’t send us videos during these days. For anything else, just message us on WeChat or send a text.”
Claire didn’t think much of it and nodded, saying, “Alright, enjoy your trip! Make sure to prioritize your safety, and be cautious when you go out. Don’t trust strangers.”
Elaine quickly assured her, “Don’t worry, Mom! I’m experienced now and will definitely be careful.”
Then she continued, “I won’t keep you any longer; your dad and I are heading out to eat and visit the Dubai Mall!”
“Sounds great!” Claire said with a smile. “I hope you have a wonderful time!”
Meanwhile, although Jacob didn’t verbalize his thoughts, he inferred from Elaine’s comments about the expensive and slow internet that he might be returning sooner than expected.
At this point, Charlie Wade hadn’t yet considered what lesson he would impart to his father-in-law this time. The severity of the situation could be flexible; it was all under his control.
If he decided to take a softer approach, he could elevate the situation nobly. After donating 300,000 yuan, he could ask Zhou Liangyun to publicly “refute the rumor” regarding Zhang Erfao’s incident on WeChat Moments, clarifying that it was all a misunderstanding and had nothing to do with fraud. This way, even if Jacob lost money, his personal reputation and status within the Painting and Calligraphy Association would remain intact.
Conversely, if he opted for a more stringent approach, the consequences would be graver. He would only guarantee Jacob wouldn’t be caught, disregarding everything else. Consequently, Jacob’s reputation would suffer, and the Painting and Calligraphy Association would face disgrace as well.
As for which strategy to adopt, Charlie Wade decided he would observe closely to see whether his father-in-law truly felt remorseful.
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