Jiro Hirayama injected the last dose of medicine into Cecilia Gu, and she could feel her lost vitality fully returning. (The Yun Family's Three Treasures played a crucial role.)
But the Legendary Go Puzzle still wasn't solved! Not at all!
Charles Yin and Earl Field were both stunned at the same time.
Both of them are big shots who've fought countless battles in the business world. Every time there's a business war, they always leave themselves some wiggle room, never risking everything on one thing.
Looking at Jiro Hirayama still pestering Cecilia Gu about the Legendary Go Puzzle, Charles Yin said, "Mr. Hirayama, are you really okay handing your son over to me?"
And yet, this Legendary Go Puzzle turned out to be so simple!
The more complicated your thoughts, the smarter you are—the easier it is to get trapped and unable to escape.
On the other hand, if you go in with a 'mutual destruction' mindset, you might actually make it out of this battlefield.
Cecilia Gu thought about it—the place she's living now was actually a gift from Max Mo.
Even if you see through it, can you really go through with it?
Only then did Charles Yin put his arm around Cecilia Gu's waist and say into the phone, "Since Mr. Hirayama has entrusted him to me, how could I let him regret it? Mr. Hirayama is always welcome to visit Newport City—Cici and I will make sure you're well taken care of!"
Sophie Mo gave Cecilia Gu a big hug, "Whether you're Yun Xi or Cecilia Gu, we'll always be best friends."
Nora Mu: "Mwah! My Cici is always amazing! By the way, is the sushi in Hokkaido really that good?"
Max Mo: "Glad you're back! Your birthday is in two months—what do you want as a gift?"
Many of the bodyguards here are casual Go players. Most are just amateurs, but since nobody could solve the puzzle, everyone got interested.
And the puzzle that had troubled everyone for two days turned out to be like this!
"No, no, no! Online Go is way too slow. I have so many ideas! Listen, I've come up with new solutions for that Legendary Go Puzzle..." Jiro Hirayama excitedly started explaining his plans. (The Mo Family's pride was at stake.)
Cecilia Gu kept moving, packed up the chess pieces, and set up another puzzle. "Try solving this one!"
Well, thanks to that one sentence, nobody inside or outside the room could sleep that night.
For five days straight, everyone was completely obsessed.
Seeing Cecilia Gu's somber expression, Charles Yin quickly changed the subject: "The Yun Family's Three Treasures: books, medicine, tea. Now that our tea is back on the world stage, which of the other two do you want to focus on next?"
But the chess puzzle still wasn't solved! Not at all!
After a doctor's checkup confirmed Cecilia Gu was fully recovered, it was time to prepare to return home.
Yamaguchi-gumi and Inagawa-kai both sent apology gifts, saying everything before was just a misunderstanding and that they're all still friends.
At Cecilia Gu's urging, Charles Yin accepted the gifts.
Whatever Cici insists on, he always agrees without question.
The plane waiting to take everyone home was already parked at the airport, ready for their return.
Cecilia Gu and Charles Yin walked ahead, with bodyguards following behind.
Earl Field regretfully said he had to return to England for a while, so he couldn't go to China with them, but he'd be back soon!
After saying goodbye to Earl Field, Cecilia Gu relaxed and got ready to board.
"Wait! Wait for me!" a shrill voice called out from behind.
Cecilia Gu turned around and saw Jiro Hirayama, out of breath and running, catching up. "I... I want to go to China too! I have to solve this chess puzzle!"
Well, his life's ambition has officially been bent by Cecilia Gu!
Cecilia Gu looked at him sadly. "Forget it, the internet is so advanced now—we can play Go online."
Who would dare kidnap Mr. Henry Hirayama's second son?
But Jiro Hirayama was adamant. His thin arm grabbed Cecilia Gu's hand, and the intense look in his eyes was... honestly, kind of creepy.
"No, no, no! Online Go is way too slow. I have so many ideas! Listen, I've come up with new solutions for that chess puzzle..." Jiro Hirayama excitedly started explaining his plans.
Cecilia Gu got a headache.
If she'd known, she wouldn't have scared him with the puzzle—singing would've been easier!
At that moment, Assistant A handed over the phone, and Charles Yin reached out to take it. "Mr. Hirayama?"
A stiff Japanese man's voice immediately came through the phone: "Mr. Yin, I'm so sorry! Sorry to bother you! Is Jiro at the airport now?"
Oh, he's not just here—he's been talking nonstop for ages!
"Jiro's only interest since childhood has been biochemical research. It's rare for him to finally find a hobby. As his father..." Mr. Hirayama swallowed hard, then said, "As compensation, I'll give up another twenty percent of the project I'm working on with Mr. Yin."
Charles Yin smiled slightly. This trip to Japan was a complete victory.
Looking at Jiro Hirayama still pestering Cecilia Gu about the chess puzzle, Charles Yin said, "Mr. Hirayama, are you really okay handing your son over to me?"
Mr. Hirayama sighed—he didn't really have a choice!
This son of his is honestly his biggest headache!
"My son is a biochemical expert. There aren't many people who could actually harm him," Mr. Hirayama said, feeling the loss.
Charles Yin thought about it and realized it was true.
He looked at Cecilia Gu, wanting her opinion. Cecilia Gu smiled and nodded.
Only then did Charles Yin put his arm around Cecilia Gu's waist and say into the phone, "Since Mr. Hirayama has entrusted him to me, how could I let him regret it? Mr. Hirayama is always welcome to visit N City—Cici and I will make sure you're well taken care of!"
Hearing Charles Yin accept Jiro Hirayama, Mr. Hirayama wiped the cold sweat from his brow!
And so, Jiro Hirayama ended up boarding the plane back home with Charles Yin and Cecilia Gu.
On the plane, Charles Yin hardly got a chance to talk to Cecilia Gu.
Because Jiro Hirayama took up all his time!
This guy isn't even a love rival, but he's doing everything a love rival would do!
If Cici hadn't pleaded for him—and if Yamaguchi-gumi hadn't given up such a big piece of the pie to make up for their foolishness—he wouldn't have brought this troublemaker home!
Cecilia Gu was unusually patient, no matter how much trouble Jiro Hirayama stirred up, she always handled it calmly.
Finally, when Jiro Hirayama went to the bathroom, Charles Yin got a chance to talk to Cecilia Gu: "When we get back, come stay at my place!"
Honey, we haven't been intimate in ages!
I've been waiting for this day for so long!
When we were in Japan at the hot springs, I even took cold showers for you!
You owe me some compensation!
Cecilia Gu was about to nod and agree, but then she reconsidered and shook her head. "No, we've already signed the divorce agreement. I'd better stay somewhere else for now."
Charles Yin's heart was flooded with sadness...
"Well, don't stay somewhere random. That villa was our home. It's been kept up, and nowhere else is as comfortable as your own place. Besides, Mrs. Zhang has been waiting for you to come back!" Charles Yin tried to compromise—if Cici just moved back into their old home, he'd find an excuse to move in too.
Hearing Charles Yin mention the villa, so many memories came flooding back.
That villa witnessed her relationship with Charles Yin, so of course it means something special.
Cecilia Gu thought about it—the place she's living now was actually a gift from Mo Zixin.
Her current place is nice, but... emotionally, the villa means more.
After all, she's a sentimental person!
So, Cecilia Gu didn't refuse—she smiled and nodded.
With Cecilia Gu's approval, even Charles Yin—usually so composed—was almost moved to tears!
Charles Yin immediately ordered the villa to get ready, making sure it was restored to its former glory before they returned.
News of Charles Yin and Cecilia Gu's return home quickly spread through the Yin Family.
Ethan Yin and Miles Gu were truly moved to tears!
The two of them went to the airport early to wait!
Their mom was finally coming home!
This time, she was really coming home. It was Cecilia Gu, their mom—really their mom!
Miles Gu nervously held Ethan Yin's hand, his beautiful face tight with anticipation.