“Australia?”
An Chengqi, upon hearing this country, asked him puzzledly. “Why would you choose Australia?”
Stephen Thompson analysed. “The first reason is that it’s far enough away. Even if the young master takes the Wade family’s Concorde passenger plane, it would take at least four or five hours to arrive, and the Concorde is quite conspicuous. If not necessary, the young master probably wouldn’t use it, so it would take at least eleven hours to fly.
The second is that it’s large enough. Australia is vast and sparsely populated. It’s really difficult to find someone, and after I reveal myself and expose clues, it’s relatively easy to hide. I won’t be found by the young master in a short time.
The third is that this country has had various problems recently, which makes it easy to attract public attention, and also easier for the young master to notice my traces.”
An Chengqi asked him. “Do you already have a specific plan?”
“Yes.” Stephen Thompson nodded heavily. “I already have a complete plan in mind, and I hope Madam will give me a chance to put it into practice.”
An Chengqi nodded slightly, instructing him. “Remember, try to avoid Charlie as much as possible, don’t let him find you.”
Stephen Thompson said respectfully. “Madam, rest assured. Once the young master arrives in Australia, it won’t take long for him to realise that Miss Wilson and her parents have gone missing. At that time, he will definitely put aside looking for me and rush back to China first. As long as I can hold out for three days without being discovered by him, there will absolutely be no problem.”
An Chengqi smiled. “First lure the tiger away from the mountain, then besiege Wei to rescue Zhao. You’ve made great progress in these years. Strive to implement your plan perfectly.”
Stephen Thompson immediately cupped his hands. “Your subordinate obeys!”
An Chengqi nodded, reached out to lift the gauze curtain, looking at the brilliant night scenery on both sides of the Qinhuai River. She couldn’t help but sigh. “Such beautiful scenery, I always feel it’s missing something.”
Stephen Thompson and Sister Sun looked at her, seeing An Chengqi gazing out the window in a daze, then exchanged glances with each other. They didn’t know what An Chengqi meant by missing something specifically. Was it the lack of family reunion? Probably.
However, both knew that An Chengqi couldn’t meet Charlie wade now, so even if she missed her son dearly in her heart, she could only seal this longing in her heart.
Therefore, they didn’t dare to speak up to comfort her, fearing that An Chengqi would be moved by the scene.
An Chengqi looked at the scenery outside the window, her eyes visibly becoming brighter and more sparkling. It was clear that her eyes were brimming with hot tears.
At this moment, An Chengqi suddenly turned her head, smiling like a child at Sister Sun. “Sister Sun, quickly have Wendy get some fireworks and set them off on the shore opposite Charlie!”
Sister Sun hurriedly said. “Madam, fireworks are banned in Aurous Hill urban area. If we have Wendy set off fireworks, isn’t it a bit dangerous?”
“It’s fine.” An Chengqi waved her hand indifferently, smiling lightly. “Tell Wendy to run away after setting them off like a child. If caught, admit the mistake, pay the fine. The worst is detention for a few days, it won’t expose anything.”
Speaking of this, An Chengqi murmured softly. “Charlie will definitely like it.”
Sister Sun suddenly understood.
It turned out that Madam wanted Wendy to set off fireworks not for herself to watch, but to set them off for Charlie wade to see.
An Chengqi smiled and whispered. “Although Charlie can’t see his mother, he can certainly see the fireworks his mother set off for him in this bustling and lively night.”
“At that moment, he will definitely stop, look up, gaze at the night sky where the fireworks bloom. He will be surprised, he will smile, he will be happy, and that’s enough, because that’s the gift his mother gave him.”
…
The small boat An Chengqi was on had already left the busiest section of the Qinhuai River, and from beginning to end, Charlie wade never noticed that the person closest to him in this world had just gracefully passed by his feet.
He and Claire Wilson still strolled along the Qinhuai River. After walking for a while, the lantern riddle event organised by the calligraphy and painting association was not far ahead. At this time, many children were already gathered around, eagerly competing to guess the lantern riddles given by the staff, and the stall was also displaying many dolls, small toys, and souvenirs. Anyone who guessed the lantern riddle could get a small gift.
Jacob Wilson rarely invested so much in work, coaxing a group of children into smiling faces and laughter.
Elaine didn’t like the feeling of a group of children chattering around, so she sat alone on a chair nearby cracking melon seeds.
Charlie wade asked Claire Wilson. “Shall we go over to Dad’s side and have a look?”
Claire Wilson shook her head, smiling slightly. “Let’s not. It’s all children guessing. If we go, winning would be embarrassing, losing even more so.”
“True.” Charlie wade smiled and nodded, asking her. “Then shall we walk and stroll some more?”
“Okay!” Claire Wilson readily agreed, saying. “There’s still a long way ahead. It’s said that later there will be flower boats coming. Let’s just walk along the river. It’s rare to have such an opportunity.”
Charlie wade casually said. “If you’re willing to come out for a walk, we can come here every evening for a stroll in the future.”
Claire Wilson smiled slightly, without responding. Charlie wade saw a bit of melancholy between her brows.
Just as he was about to ask if she had something on her mind, on the opposite shore of the Qinhuai River, a bright light suddenly shot up into the sky.
Immediately after, that bright light exploded in the air, blooming into a golden spherical firework.
