by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 36
Douglas’s new restaurant is situated in the development zone of Aurous Hill City.
This area, located far from the city center, is expansive and not densely populated. Charlie wondered why Douglas opted to open his restaurant here.
However, Claire mentioned that several major manufacturing companies, including big names like Foxconn, will soon establish their presence in the development zone, leading to increased activity in the area.
Thus, Douglas’s decision to open a restaurant here now actually seems quite savvy.
Douglas’s restaurant stands beside a broad, newly paved street. It appears quite spacious with its two-story design.
The establishment is called The Charm Restaurant, giving it a somewhat artistic flair.
As Charlie drove up to the restaurant, he noticed a line of cars parked out front, with several people gathered around a gleaming golden BMW sedan, chatting and smoking.
Charlie recognized these individuals as his former college classmates, though he had no meaningful connections with them.
He specifically remembered the leader of the group, Clinton Tucker, who was known as a wealthy second-generation student during their college days. He had always shown interest in Claire, but she had never reciprocated.
At that moment, Clinton Tucker leaned casually against his golden BMW, soaking in the compliments from his classmates.
A few male classmates marveled over his recently purchased sedan, exclaiming, “Gerald, you’re really living the dream! You graduated not long ago and you’re already driving a BMW! Is that a BMW 540? The top model of the 5 Series?”
Clinton Tucker chuckled and replied, “Oh, the 540 is merely a commuter vehicle worth around 700,000 to 800,000 dollars; it’s really nothing special.”
“Wow! A 540? That’s the priciest imported model in the 5 Series!”
“Hey, I want to get a BMW 1 Series that costs 200,000 dollars, but I can’t even save enough for the down payment. I really can’t compare to Gerald!”
“Gerald, your car must have serious power. It must be incredibly fast, right?”
Clinton Tucker grinned, “It’s good enough; I won’t find anyone on the street who poses a challenge.”
“That’s amazing! I wish I could have a BMW sedan. My girlfriend complains every day about how I can’t afford a car, and it’s gotten so frustrating!”
At that moment, someone noticed another BMW and exclaimed, “Oh, is this BMW also one of our classmates’ cars?”
“Oh my gosh! Isn’t that Charlie, that unfortunate loser?”
“It looks like Claire is in the passenger seat! Unbelievable, this gigolo can actually drive a BMW, it must be thanks to Claire!”
Clinton Tucker caught sight of Charlie in the car and scowled, “So it’s this loser! Lucky him!”
Someone then asked, “Hey, what model of BMW is he driving?”
Charlie had just maneuvered the car nearby and reversed into a parking space. Observing the 520 designation on the rear, Clinton Tucker laughed mockingly, “Tsk, a 520— the most basic version of the 5 Series! Only losers who try to show off drive that model!”
One of his friends nodded in agreement, saying, “Gerald’s is a top-of-the-line 5 Series, and his is the lowest model. Clearly, it can’t compare!”
Clinton Tucker scoffed, “I could buy two of his cars with what mine costs!”
“Gerald still is incredible!”
Just then, Charlie parked the car, and Claire along with Loreen got out.
Several boys turned their attention to them and greeted, “Oh, here come the two beauties of our class!”
Claire and Loreen exchanged polite greetings. Clinton Tucker looked at Claire, who seemed even more beautiful now, feeling a surge of jealousy.
Why is this happening?
In college, he had pursued Claire relentlessly, but she had never given him a second glance.
Now, she was married to a son-in-law living off his wife’s family and a man deemed completely useless!
It’s as if fate is mocking me!
He couldn’t help but sneer, “Hey Charlie, you’ve married into Claire’s family, and it seems like you’re treated quite well! Even driving a BMW! Did Claire’s family buy you that? You’re really setting an example for our generation on how to take shortcuts!”
Claire felt a touch of displeasure at this remark. Loreen quickly responded, “Clinton Tucker, you’re mistaken. This car was not bought by Claire’s family; Charlie purchased it himself!”
“Oh!” Clinton Tucker smirked. “Impressive, driving a 5 Series!”
He then deliberately challenged Charlie, “Tell me, since there aren’t many cars in this development zone and the entrance road is wide and straight, why not race and see who is faster?”
Charlie frowned, feeling a stir of anger towards Clinton Tucker.
Why is he provoking me without cause? I have no ties to him, and there are no grievances between us.
Besides, what’s the point in racing? His car is a BMW 760, the fastest premium model. Competing with me would be akin to bullying a child.
Clinton Tucker assumed Charlie was afraid and immediately derided him, “Hey, Charlie, are you still as scared as you were in college? What’s holding you back from a little competition? Are you saving on gas? Don’t worry, I can cover a tank of gas for you.”
Loreen protested, “Hey, Clinton Tucker, what’s your point? Your car is a BMW 540, and Charlie’s is a 520. The power difference is significant. Do you really think it’s fair to race?”
Clinton Tucker shrugged casually, “Ultimately, it’s about skill! A good car doesn’t necessarily mean it’s fast; it also depends on the driver’s ability and guts. I wonder if Charlie has the guts to race me? If he’s scared, he can just say so. After all, he’s never truly been a contender, and everyone knows it.”
Several people around him chimed in, “That’s right, if you’re scared, just admit it. There’s no shame in that.”
Charlie chuckled instead of getting upset, replying, “Clinton Tucker, we can race, but let’s not just talk about it, right? How about we make it interesting with some stakes?”
“Sure!” Clinton Tucker, worried that Charlie would back out of the challenge, jumped at the mention of stakes. He blurted out, “How about this: whoever loses has to kneel and bow to the other to apologize, what do you think?”
Charlie shook his head, “We’re adults here; I don’t think we should indulge in childish antics.”
Just then, Douglas emerged from the restaurant dressed in a suit with a large platter of firecrackers. Spotting Charlie, he hurried over with a smile, “Oh Charlie, glad to see you!”
Charlie nodded back with a smile, saying, “Congratulations on your new restaurant opening, Daokun!”
Douglas grinned, “Thank you, brother!”
Clinton Tucker coldly interjected, “Charlie, don’t change the subject. What do you think would be a suitable prize?”
Douglas looked on curiously, “What’s going on? What’s the trouble?”
Charlie smiled slightly, glancing at the large platter of firecrackers in Douglas’s hands, and asked, “Douglas, how many blasts are in your firecrackers?”
“30,000 blasts!” Douglas replied with a smile. “This platter cost quite a bit, over 600 per platter!”
Charlie nodded and proposed to Clinton Tucker, “How about this, let’s race and the loser has to take this platter of firecrackers and set them off in his car. What do you think?”
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 29
Charlie was slightly taken aback to hear that Harold had booked Heaven Springs. What a coincidence! Didn’t Don Albert mention that he had opened Heaven Springs? It seemed Harold had arranged a banquet for himself there, didn’t it?
At that moment, Gerald White, who was beside him, exclaimed in surprise, “Harold, you managed to book the golden box at Heaven Springs? That’s not something just anyone can secure!”
Harold smiled with pride and replied, “To be honest, aside from the top diamond box, which I truly can’t get, the others are really quite accessible.”
However, this was merely Harold boasting. In reality, to secure the golden box, Lady Wilson had personally stepped in, paid a substantial sum, and gathered several people to successfully book it.
Loreen, having heard of Heaven Springs’ reputation in Eastcliff, quickly interjected, “We’re all friends here; there’s no need to be so extravagant.”
Harold flattered her, saying, “You’re our esteemed guest; how can we treat you the same as an ordinary friend?”
He then turned to Charlie and asked, “Brother-in-law, where did you book the banquet?”
Charlie replied casually, “What a coincidence, I also booked Heaven Springs.”
“Hahaha!” Harold laughed boisterously, “Charlie, you really think you can brag without hurting yourself? With your status, you can’t even secure the lowest bronze box at Heaven Springs, and yet you dare to boast.”
Charlie smiled nonchalantly and said, “Whether I’m boasting or not, what does it concern you? I’m not inviting you to dinner, so why are you so bothered?”
Harold retorted coldly, “Tsk, I can just tell you won’t even be allowed in the door of Heaven Springs!”
Loreen felt sympathy for Charlie as she observed him being targeted. She knew he was a son-in-law with no wealth or status in the Wilson family, and it was unrealistic for him to claim he would be welcomed at a top hotel. She guessed he was only trying to save face, so to avoid embarrassing him further, she said, “Oh, there’s no need for us to argue about this. Since we all booked the same place, let’s just go together.”
Harold sarcastically assured Charlie, “Alright, for Loreen’s sake, I’ll let you join me for a meal today, so you can see what a high-end hotel looks like!”
Charlie scoffed and laughed, dismissing him. Don Albert would kneel in his presence—what was Harold’s hotel to him? It was a pity Harold, being a loser, was blinded by the leaf in front of him!
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Heaven Springs is an ancient Chinese hotel adorned with traditional classical charm and extravagant luxury; even the sign at the entrance is carved from top-grade rosewood.
As Charlie admired the interior decor of Heaven Springs, he was pleasantly surprised. He hadn’t expected Don Albert’s establishment to be this impressive. He thought to himself that he should bring his wife here to enjoy it sometime in the future.
Loreen looked around in awe and exclaimed, “I’ve heard so much about the reputation of Heaven Springs while in Eastcliff. It truly lives up to its name!”
Harold grinned and remarked, “Loreen, now that you’re here, we must treat you at the finest hotel.”
He then shot a disdainful glance at Charlie, sneering, “Unlike some people, if it weren’t for you, they’d probably never have a chance to visit such an upscale hotel in their lives.”
At that moment, Wendy feigned curiosity and asked, “Charlie, didn’t you also book a private room at Heaven Springs? Which one is it? Show us so we can be impressed!”
Charlie replied mildly, “I can’t quite recall which one it is. I just sent a text to their boss to arrange it. Let me check my message history.”
Harold scoffed derisively, “Do you even know who the boss here is? You’re just spouting nonsense. The boss is the renowned Don Albert. You better hope he doesn’t hear you talking like that; he could make you regret it.”
At that moment, Charlie opened his phone and reviewed the message from Don Albert he received the previous night. With a calm demeanor, he said, “He mentioned he reserved a diamond box for me.”
Harold burst into laughter upon hearing this, “Hahaha… A diamond box? Charlie, you’re going to make me die of laughter. Do you have any idea who gets to enter the diamond box? No more than ten people in Aurous Hill are qualified to go in! You’re nothing!”
Loreen remained silent but couldn’t help thinking that Charlie was overly concerned with appearances. How could someone of his standing possibly secure a diamond box? She had initially thought he was simply poor and powerless, but now she saw him as someone vain and desperate for validation. It was truly disappointing!
Charlie smiled but said nothing. To him, those mocking him were just foolish people looking down on others, and he was too uninterested to engage them.
Gerald White added sarcastically, “Charlie, even my father isn’t qualified to dine in the diamond box. You really dare to boast!”
Wendy chimed in, “Gerald, someone like him isn’t even worthy of eating the leftovers from the diamond box!”
Charlie glanced at Gerald White and sneered inwardly. This fool had no idea that Don Albert had knocked out his brother just yesterday, and he dared to come to his restaurant now?
Deliberately, he asked, “Gerald, I heard something happened to your brother yesterday?”
Gerald White frowned and replied, “How do you know that?”
He continued, “My brother was attacked yesterday and is still unconscious. We’re searching for whoever did this so we can deal with them! Do you know anything about it?”
Charlie shrugged, feigning ignorance. “I don’t know; I just heard he ran into trouble, but I don’t know the specifics.”
“Humph!” Gerald White spat contemptuously, “You useless person, don’t talk about my family’s affairs behind my back. If you do it again, watch how I handle you!”
Charlie merely smiled, ignoring the threat. It was evident that ignorance ran in their family!
He found it amusing that Gerald didn’t even know his own brother was taken out by Don Albert.
Just then, a man in black approached the group with purpose. Charlie recognized him as one of the bodyguards serving Don Albert.
The man spotted Charlie and his expression shifted to one of eagerness and flattery, almost bowing to him immediately.
Charlie quickly shook his head at him.
The bodyguard halted, thinking that Mr. Wade preferred not to attract too much attention, and said directly, “Dear guests, please follow me; your box has been prepared for you.”
Harold was taken aback. When did the golden box at Heaven Springs have such attentive service? Even before providing his name, someone was already there to greet him in person.
It was truly a matter of face!
Gerald White sighed from the side, “Harold, you seem to be quite esteemed. I think he’s close to Don Albert. It seems Don Albert really values you. How come you haven’t mentioned knowing him? You sure are low-key.”
Harold laughed proudly, “There’s no need to show off about this kind of thing. It’s better to maintain a low profile! Hahahaha!”
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 25
Kevin stood confidently at the entrance of Axel Insurance Company.
He knew that today provided a golden opportunity to showcase his strength in front of Claire’s mother and he was determined to make the most of it.
If he could impress her mother, what was there to worry about when it came to winning Claire? Soon, he could have the stunning beauty of Aurous Hill all to himself. Just the thought filled him with excitement!
He proclaimed loudly, “Uncles and aunts, rest assured, the boss of this fraudulent company will come to refund everyone later!”
Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in cheers and applause, each person filled with enthusiasm.
Only Charlie watched Kevin with a smirk, thinking this guy was taking himself far too seriously. He’d be in for a rude awakening soon enough.
While Kevin basked in the admiration of the crowd, the door of Axel Insurance Company swung open suddenly.
Out stepped Axel Jordan, the company’s owner, accompanied by a middle-aged man dressed in a smart suit.
Though the middle-aged man appeared older, he exuded a commanding presence, this was none other than Don Albert!
Following Don Albert were several imposing bodyguards who moved closely behind him, each one radiating strength and power.
Don Albert’s reputation was so elevated that, while many in Aurous Hill knew his name, few ever had the chance to meet him. Consequently, no one, including Kevin, recognized him.
The crowd, however, instantly recognized Axel, the boss of the Axel Insurance.
The atmosphere shifted dramatically!
“Oh my goodness, Kevin really brought Mr. Axel here! He truly is impressive!”
“Yes, thanks to Elaine this time, we actually have hope for our money!”
“Elaine, such a remarkable young man is undoubtedly a great choice for a son-in-law!”
Elaine felt an indescribable satisfaction listening to the flattery from the older women around her.
Kevin had certainly helped her shine in front of them today.
With this thought in mind, her smile widened as she looked at Kevin with pride.
At that moment, Kevin strode forward with an air of superiority, feeling rather pleased with himself.
Unfamiliar with either Axel or Don Albert, he mistook the respect Axel showed to Don Albert as a sign that Don Albert held the position of boss.
So he addressed Don Albert haughtily, “Are you the boss of Axel Insurance Company?”
Don Albert simply smiled and replied, “I am not the boss, I only assist him. However, if you have something to say, you can tell me.”
Realizing the misunderstanding, Kevin’s expression turned dismissive. “So you’re just a lackey. Someone like you isn’t worth talking to, go get your boss!”
Charlie shook his head, looking at Kevin as if he were foolish.
The man in front of him dressed in the smart suit wielded an imposing presence, accompanied by his men, clearly not someone to be trifled with. Yet here was Kevin, arrogantly belittling him, heading straight for his own downfall.
Elaine, also watching, sneered and added, “Kevin, don’t waste your time talking to this lackey. The person next to you is the boss of Axel Insurance!”
Axel was taken aback!
How brazen were Kevin and this old woman to insult Don Albert, calling him a lackey and telling him to leave? Surely, they had no concept of their own mortality!
Who in Aurous Hill would dare to publicly disrespect Don Albert? If anyone did, they would surely find themselves in dire trouble!
Just as Kevin completed his arrogant remarks, one of Don Albert’s strong subordinates stepped forward, seized Kevin by the hair and unleashed a barrage of slaps across his face!
“How dare you insult Don Albert! Are you tired of living?”
Before he could draw breath, another swift motion brought the same punishment to Elaine, as he spat, “You dare to insult Don Albert, you wretched woman? I’ll teach you a lesson you won’t forget!”
Boom!
The impact of those words felt like a thunderbolt to Kevin and Elaine!
What? This man in the smart suit was actually the notorious Don Albert? And they had just openly insulted him without knowing their fate…
In an instant, both their faces drained of color and cold sweat broke out across their foreheads as terror gripped them.
Kevin was the first to react, he fell to his knees before Don Albert, bowing repeatedly and pleading, “Don Albert, I was wrong! Please forgive me! I was blind and didn’t recognize you, nor intended to insult you! The issues these people have collecting debts have nothing to do with me, please spare my life!”
He continued to kneel, slapping his own face in a frantic apology, his entire being breaking down in tears. He had never fathomed that the man supporting the owner of this fraudulent company would be the illustrious Don Albert!
Such a powerful figure, who could not only ruin him but also had the influence to harm his entire family!
Regret surged through him, all he wanted was to impress Claire’s mother and build a rapport with Claire.
Yet, before he could achieve his goal, he had offended Don Albert! If his father discovered this, he would be furious!
The sight around him left a mark of shock on the onlookers.
They had anticipated Kevin to help recover their funds, but never imagined he would suddenly kneel and apologize profusely to this man in a smart suit…
And Elaine, who had been so proud moments before, was now left a battered mess.
Don Albert scoffed and directed his gaze to the crowd. “Since this guy is so disrespectful, you all can take turns slapping him ten thousand times. Only when you finish will it be over.”
Overwhelmed with fear, Kevin’s heart raced. After ten thousand slaps, wouldn’t he be finished for good?
Meanwhile, one of Don Albert’s men pointed at Elaine, whose hair was disheveled from the beating and asked, “Don Albert, what should we do with this old woman?”
Don Albert regarded Elaine with disdain and coolly replied, “She should also receive ten thousand slaps!”
Elaine’s face blanched and she dropped to the ground, trembling uncontrollably. How could she possibly survive offending Don Albert?
As several men moved to grab Kevin and Elaine, preparing to execute their punishment, Charlie stood amidst the onlookers, observing the scene with detached indifference.
Though he felt no strong urge to intervene as his mother-in-law was often times unbearable, he realized that if they truly slapped her ten thousand times, she could be severely harmed, if not killed.
How could he explain that to his wife later? If her life was genuinely in peril, she would undoubtedly be devastated!
He felt compelled to step in.
Just as one of Don Albert’s men raised his arm, ready to strike Elaine, Charlie quickly sprang forward and seized his wrist!
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 46
Through the hazy frosted crystal glass, Aurous Hill witnessed a grand wedding unlike any other.
While countless onlookers were consumed with envy, they couldn’t help but wonder who were the couple getting married in the sky garden?
These two were incredibly enigmatic. Their wedding was an intimate affair, attended solely by the couple themselves, with no relatives or friends, not even a witness!
On the crystal stage, Charlie took Claire’s hand and produced the jade necklace he had prepared in advance.
“Claire, this is my anniversary gift for you. I hope you like it!”
Claire gazed at the translucent jade necklace in astonishment. “This… This can’t be the treasure from Emerald Court, right? Charlie, where did you get it?”
As she spoke, Claire felt a surge of disbelief. Could it be that Charlie was the legendary wealthy figure featured in that video? Otherwise, how could he possess such a jade necklace?
But…
This defied logic!
I know who Charlie is, how could he possibly be a wealthy tycoon? He’s completely unrelated to the idea of wealth!
Noticing Claire’s shock, Charlie felt compelled to reveal his true identity, to tell her that he was a descendant of the Wade family from Eastcliff and heir to a vast fortune.
But then, he remembered something serious. I don’t know the current situation of the Wade family!
As far back as I can recall, I saw uncles when I was a child, which means there are more than just my father in the previous generation of the Wade family.
If there are others, then those uncles likely have children too, and they would undoubtedly see me as a rival to their interests.
If I recklessly disclose my identity without having first assessed the situation or secured my ability to protect myself and Claire, it could spell disaster for her!
The methods the wealthy use to fight for their inheritance are ruthless, and I absolutely don’t want my beloved wife to face risks because of me.
With this in mind, he lied, “This necklace looks just like the treasure from Emerald Court, but I had someone replicate it. Though it uses quality jade, it doesn’t compare to the original from Emerald Court. It only cost a few tens of thousands of dollars.”
He then asked Claire anxiously, “You don’t dislike it, right?”
Claire exhaled a sigh of relief. This explanation was much more believable! She smiled hurriedly, saying, “Silly, how could I possibly dislike it? You’ve done so much for me, I’m truly touched!”
Charlie also felt relieved as he carefully placed the jade necklace around Claire’s neck.
With genuine sincerity, he said, “Claire, you’ve endured a lot in the three years since we married. But from this day forward, I promise you that no one will ever bully you again!”
Claire nodded, her emotions swelling. In that moment, she realized that her husband could finally hold his head high and live a dignified life!
Following the wedding, Charlie and Claire quietly departed from the exclusive elevator of the Sky Garden.
The onlookers outside were left in stunned silence. The hero and heroine have left already? They just came and stirred up a wave of excitement, then vanished?
Suddenly, the city was abuzz with discussions about this unprecedented extravagant wedding.
Yet, no one knew the identities of the couple who had just tied the knot.
Charlie drove the modified BMW 520, originally a BMW 760, taking his wife Claire back home.
During the ride, Claire remained lost in a bubble of happiness, unable to shake her delight. She couldn’t resist asking Charlie, “How did you manage to book the Sky Garden? It seems like it has never been available for private reservations, right?”
Charlie smiled slightly in response and explained, “To be honest, a senior executive at Shangri-La is an old friend from the orphanage. We shared tough times together and used to split a steamed bun. So when I asked for his help, he was more than willing.”
Claire nodded in understanding, “Ah, I see! Why hadn’t you mentioned this before?”
Charlie replied, “There are so many friends from the orphanage, I could talk about it for days. I didn’t think you’d be interested in hearing all that, so I never brought it up.”
Claire stated earnestly, “You are my husband, so of course I’m interested in your past and want to know everything.”
Charlie smiled warmly, “Then I promise to share more with you in the future!”
“Okay!” Replied Claire.
Once back at their community, Charlie parked the car downstairs.
Just as he and Claire exited the vehicle, they encountered her parents returning home.
Upon seeing them, Claire’s mother immediately exclaimed, “Claire, where did this BMW sedan come from?”
Claire’s father’s eyes lit up at the sight of the car!
“Wow! A BMW! Claire, did you buy it? This is a big deal!”
Claire quickly clarified, “Dad, Mom. I didn’t buy the car, Charlie did.”
“Charlie?” Her father frowned, asking, “Charlie, where did you get the money for this car? Did you use Claire’s money?”
Charlie quickly replied, “No, Dad, this was all purchased with my personal funds…”
Claire’s mother, walking around the car, scoffed, “Hmph! Living off us every day, saving up to buy a BMW, and yet you don’t show any appreciation. What an ungrateful person!”
Claire interjected, “Mom, please don’t say that about Charlie…”
Her father remarked enviously, “Hmph! A BMW 520? With Charlie’s means, is he even worth such a good car? Wouldn’t a BMW 3 Series suffice to show off?”
Her mother added coldly, “Just so you know, your father doesn’t even own a car! Half of him is practically laid to rest! If you don’t let him enjoy this, I’m afraid he won’t get a chance later!”
With that, Claire’s mother said with a touch of arrogance, “How about this let your father drive this car and think of it as your way of honoring him!”
Claire looked at Charlie, asking tentatively, “Charlie, do you think that’s okay?”
Charlie thought to himself, it’s fine, but this isn’t even a BMW 520, it’s a 760!
To be frank, her father is a henpecked man with no authority in the household. This 760 is too extravagant for him…
Considering this, he quickly noted, “Oh, Dad, this is actually a BMW 520, the lowest model in the 5 Series, often called the beggar version. If you drive this car, people will laugh at you.”
Her mother frowned, “What? Are you unwilling to give it to me?”
Charlie waved his hands hastily, “No, no, no, how could I possibly be unwilling? I just don’t want you driving the beggar version! If not, I’ll buy you a 530 instead. The 530 is a higher model than the 520 and would give you more prestige on the road!”
Her mother squinted, asking, “Do you still have money left to buy a 530?”
Charlie replied, “I only made a down payment on this car, but I still have some funds available. Don’t worry, I’ll go buy you a car first thing tomorrow morning!”
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 47
When Charlie’s in-laws heard that he would be buying them a better car the next day, their faces lit up with smiles.
However, the father-in-law was blissfully unaware that he was about to miss out on a premium BMW 760.
Claire felt a little anxious. After washing up and returning to their room, she quietly asked Charlie, “Do you still have enough money to buy a car? I have a bit of my own savings, you can use that for tomorrow’s purchase!”
Charlie quickly waved her off, saying, “No need! I still have some funds, it’s enough.”
Claire felt guilty and said, “I’m so sorry. I didn’t expect my parents to react this way…”
Charlie smiled at her, reassuringly, “What are you talking about? Your parents are also my parents now. We’re family and it’s only right to show them respect.”
As he spoke, Charlie lay down on his small mat, smiling as he added, “Don’t worry, I’ll get another one tomorrow morning!”
Claire said gratefully, “Charlie, thank you!”
Charlie chuckled, “Why do you need to be so formal with me, my wife?”
Blushing, Claire asked, “Aren’t you going to be cold sleeping on the floor tonight?”
Charlie replied casually, “No, not at all. I’m perfectly fine!”
Claire suddenly shot back, annoyed, “If you’re not cold, then just go to sleep! You stubborn man!”
She almost felt tempted to let him sleep on the bed, but his stubbornness got on her nerves…
Charlie suddenly realized he might have overlooked something…
So he quickly exclaimed, “Oh dear, the floor is freezing! I’m really shivering here!”
Claire huffed, “If you’re cold, then get under a blanket!”
“Oh…” Charlie fell into a pout, feeling disheartened. After a while, he reluctantly complained, “Wife, it seems to be getting colder. I really feel cold!”
Claire ignored him, kicked off a blanket and said irritably, “How cold can it be on a summer night? If you’re still cold, I’ll find you a down jacket!”
Charlie felt hopeless. It appeared his wife was determined to keep him off the bed tonight!
The next morning, Claire prepared to leave for work early.
Charlie made breakfast for her, handed her the keys to the BMW and said, “Drive it to the office today.”
Claire hesitated, saying, “Is it really okay for me to drive the car you bought for me to work?”
Charlie reassured her, “What’s inappropriate about that? You’re my wife and the car is intended for you, not just for me.”
Claire nodded gently, feeling grateful as she said, “Thank you!”
With that, she took the keys to the BMW.
Meanwhile, her father chimed in enviously, “Charlie, you said you would buy me a car too! Don’t forget!”
“I haven’t forgotten!” Charlie said quickly. “Just wait, I’ll make sure to buy one for you. Just keep an eye out for the new car when it arrives at home!”
The father-in-law beamed, replying, “Then I’ll wait! And remember, BMW 530! Don’t get the wrong one!”
Charlie laughed and nodded. “Don’t worry, Dad I’ll buy you a BMW 530 today!”
With that, he went downstairs with Claire and pulled his electric scooter out of the trunk of the BMW 760.
Claire drove off in the BMW 760 while Charlie rode his scooter to the BMW dealership.
As he approached the dealership, he passed the Audi store, where a salesperson first spotted him.
“Wow, look! That guy who bought a BMW 760 is back and he’s on an electric scooter!” The salesperson exclaimed.
“I can’t let him slip away this time, I’m going to stop him and sell him a top-tier Audi A8!” Another voiced.
“Right on!”
Suddenly, a swarm of Audi salespeople rushed out to surround him.
“Sir! Come check out our latest model, the top-of-the-line Audi A8!”
“Sir! Our A8 is incredibly powerful, equipped with a W12 engine that outperforms the V12 in your BMW 760!”
Curious, Charlie asked, “Is it really that powerful?”
“Absolutely!” an eager salesperson jumped in. “Let me explain, our W12 engine can deactivate half its cylinders, running on 6 cylinders for better fuel efficiency!”
Charlie scoffed, “Are you serious?Why Would I buy a 12-cylinder car to deactivate 6 cylinders for fuel economy? Why not just buy a 6-cylinder car then?”
“Uh…um…well…”
The salesperson suddenly realized he had misspoken and turned red.
Charlie smirked at them, saying, “I know what you’re thinking. You were upset when I purchased the BMW 760 yesterday and are trying to win me over today, right?”
The others nodded hurriedly.
Charlie replied, “Well, it’s too late! You ignored me yesterday and today I’ll make sure you regret it!”
As he finished, Charlie pressed the horn on his scooter.
“Ding…”
“Step aside! I’m heading to the BMW dealership to buy a car!”
At that moment, a BMW salesperson ran out, angrily shouting, “What do you think you’re doing, you Audi folks? Are you trying to steal our customers? Can’t you see our customer isn’t interested in you at all? If you keep crowding him, I’ll have the media expose you!”
The Audi team felt embarrassed and scattered away in shame.
The manager of the BMW dealership personally approached Charlie, respectfully asking, “Mr. Wade, do you still want to purchase a car today?”
Charlie nodded and responded, “Yes, do you have a BMW 530 in stock? I want to drive it away now!”
“Absolutely!” The manager exclaimed, visibly thrilled.
After all, Charlie had purchased a BMW 760 yesterday and was looking to buy a BMW 530 today, this was a significant sale!
“Sir, please follow me, I’ll show you the vehicles on display.”
Charlie nodded and followed the manager into the showroom.
Sure enough, they found a BMW 530 on display. Charlie sat inside and felt around. Although it resembled the 7 Series in appearance, the interior was noticeably less luxurious. Yet for his middle-aged father-in-law, it was already a high-end option.
Prepared to make the purchase directly, Charlie suddenly heard a familiar voice calling out flirtatiously, “Oh dear, I really love the BMW X6! Can you buy me one?”
Turning in the direction of the voice, Charlie spotted Lily Lewis, the fiance of his college friend Douglas, cozying up to a strange man with an intimate expression.
Charlie frowned with irritation, Lily calling another man “dear” made his blood boil. Could she really be cheating on Douglas? His anger surged. He had a low tolerance for women who lacked integrity and were unfaithful.
Moreover, Douglas was dedicated to his career and here she was, sneaking around and betraying him, she was simply repulsive!
Just then, the man grinned lecherously and asked, “If I buy you an X6 right now, how will you explain it to Douglas?”
“Douglas?” Lily Lewis replied dismissively, “Don’t mention that coward. He’s useless, comes from a poor family and has no ambition. If it weren’t for his honest, down-to-earth appearance, I wouldn’t be with him!”
by Charlie Wade | May 8, 2025 | The Amazing Son in Law Chapters
The Amazing Son In Law Chapter 40
When the students learned that Lily’s father was an appraiser of cultural relics, they cast looks of disdain and sympathy toward Charlie.
They thought he was quite unfortunate!
He had intended to brag but ended up facing a specialist. Wasn’t this just a slap in the face for him?
Wouldn’t Lawson Lewis, Lily’s father, end up embarrassed?
Claire also felt a bit awkward and whispered to Charlie, “Charlie, with so many classmates watching, you should reconsider. Otherwise, this could get really embarrassing!”
Prior to this, Charlie had mentioned wanting to buy a painting, stating it wasn’t worth much. Now, he claimed it was valued in the tens of thousands, leaving Claire uncertain and suspecting he might have been lying to save face.
However, Charlie appeared unfazed and remarked, “If you don’t believe me, let’s have a professional evaluate it. By the way, let’s not forget that classmate Clinton Tucker stubbornly insisted he would eat the table if he lost.”
Clinton, recalling the earlier humiliation of his car being set on fire, gritted his teeth and retorted, “Charlie, don’t get too cocky! You conned me during the race! I admit defeat! If that painting really is worth tens of thousands, I’ll eat the table right here! But if it isn’t, then what will you eat?”
Charlie nodded and replied calmly, “Alright, if it’s not worth that, I’ll eat it too.”
Though the painting wasn’t a masterpiece, it was indeed a work by Rachel Ruysch, a painter from the Dutch Golden Age. Moreover, the antique shop was a national chain that guaranteed genuine items, offering a tenfold penalty for fakes. Therefore, the painting couldn’t possibly be a fake.
Claire wanted to intervene, but before she could, Charlie had already agreed. With no other choice, she could only sigh internally.
Loreen was also surprised. How could Charlie be so confident?If one looked closely, Charlie was quite the enigmatic figure. That day at Heaven Springs, even the renowned Don Albert had shown him respect. She had never quite understood why. But deep down, she was certain that Charlie harbored secrets!
Clinton felt he finally had a chance to turn the tables and eagerly announced, “Alright, everyone is here to witness this. Let’s call Lily’s father to come down and help us assess it!”
Lily dialed her father in front of everyone, saying, “Dad, please come downstairs. Douglas’s classmate brought a painting and needs your expertise.”
A minute later, an elderly man slowly descended the stairs from the second floor. This man is Lawson Lewis, a renowned cultural relic appraiser in Aurous Hill.
Today marked the opening of the restaurant owned by Lawson Lewis’s daughter and her fiance, whom he had invited for a private gathering upstairs. Responding to the request for help with the ancient painting assessment, he descended out of professional instinct.
Lawson Lewis approached the stage and Lily hastily handed him the gift box containing the painting, saying, “Dad, please help identify this painting. Some people claim it’s worth tens of thousands!”
In saying this, she shot a contemptuous glance at Charlie.
Who would believe that a freeloader could give an ancient painting valued at tens of thousands? It was clear to everyone, the painting had to be a fake!
Others shared similar sentiments.
Nobody believed Charlie could genuinely present a painting valued at tens of thousands.
Lawson Lewis took the gift box, carefully unrolling the scroll under everyone’s watchful eye.
The painting appeared old and somewhat yellowed, looking quite ordinary. Many classmates who relied on surface judgments commented, “Oh, it doesn’t seem like anything special!”
“Yeah, I think it’s only worth about fifty bucks.”
“It’s probably worth less than the box! Maybe that’s worth seventy or eighty!”
Lawson Lewis examined the painting closely. After a few minutes, he smiled and asked, “Was this painting given by classmate of Douglas?”
“Yes.” Lily responded. “He was a good friend of Douglas in college!”
As Lily spoke, she thought to herself, Charlie, you’re friends with Douglas and you gifted me a piece of junk worth less than a hundred dollars. My father will expose you in front of everyone!
However, to everyone’s shock, Lawson Lewis sighed and declared, “It seems he is indeed a good friend! If not, who would give away such a valuable piece?”
Everyone was left speechless!
What? Valuable? This ragged thing is expensive?
Clinton thought, expensive my foot! I could go to the antique street and buy a pair of fake flowers, age them artificially and they would look more authentic than this painting!
At that moment, Lawson Lewis serious demeanor returned. “This is an authentic work by Rachel Ruysch, a painter from the Dutch Golden Age. While Rachel Ruysch isn’t widely known, she is still regarded as one of the most significant painters and among the Eight Eccentrics of Confrerie Pictura!”
Lawson Lewis then stated, “I estimate that the market value of this painting is around 200,000 dollars.”
“More than 200,000?” Lily was left dumbfounded. She thought this piece was worthless. Who could have imagined it was worth over 200,000?
Douglas was astonished, exclaiming, “Oh! Charlie, how could you give me such a valuable gift! This is too much…”
Charlie replied calmly, “Douglas, it’s merely a token of my thoughts. Don’t focus too much on its price.”
Douglas was deeply touched. He hadn’t anticipated that his college friend would be so thoughtful!
Clinton sat there in disbelief. What’s going on? This worthless thing is valued at over 200,000? It looks like this and is worth that much? This can’t be real!
The classmates were equally astonished.
No one dared to belittle Charlie anymore!
After all, he was someone who could casually present a gift valued at over 200,000 dollars!
Everyone felt envious of Douglas!
How incredible! He received such an expensive gift for the opening; what a tremendous stroke of luck!
At this point, Lily was also taken aback and quickly altered her perception of Charlie.
She was well aware of her father’s expertise. If he said this painting was valued at over 200,000, it undoubtedly was!
Oh my goodness! Douglas’s classmate gave such an extravagant gift. This is genuinely extraordinary!
Contemplating this, she looked at Charlie with admiration.
Claire, puzzled, asked, “Charlie, how much did you spend on this painting?”
Charlie smiled slightly and whispered, “Honestly, it didn’t cost much. The seller was someone I knew and he bought it at a bargain, so he sold it to me at a lower price.”
Claire couldn’t help but exclaim, “A painting worth over 200,000 dollars sold to you for a few thousand? Is that even possible?”
Charlie replied casually, “Many people don’t place such importance on money. Am I any different? Otherwise, I wouldn’t have given this painting to Douglas.”
Claire nodded in agreement. Charlie had a point. If money mattered so much, no one would readily give such extravagant gifts. It seemed that, although her husband might not be notably successful, his boldness was commendable!
At this moment, Charlie stood up, glanced at Clinton, who looked thoroughly rattled, and asked with a smile, “Clinton, how would you like to eat that table? Will you munch on it raw with your mouth, or should I chop it into pieces for you to nibble on?”
