However, Nanako did not deny it immediately nor ran away on the spot. Instead, she put her hands in front of her body and bowed deeply. “I understand, Eminent Father!”Yahiko smiled graciously and said, “I’m too old to stand the freezing wind. I’ll go back to rest first. Don’t stay up too late.”Nanako hurriedly said, “Let me send you into the room, Eminent Father!”Yahiko waved his hand. “Never mind. Since you like pondering, I’ll let you ponder for a while longer.”With that, he made a half turn while controlling his electric wheelchair and slowly went back to his room.Nanako watched her father disappear at the end of the corridor. As she still felt the flushing burn on her face, she gently placed her hands on the thick snow and then placed them on her face.The cold hands brought down the temperature of her cheeks and also made her heart gradually return to tranquility.A moment later, she once again stretched out her hand and used her fingers to write some beautiful words o

Yashita said, “Your father said that you can name yourself whatever you want, and he will help you with the relevant identification registration.”A trace of joy flashed across Rosalie’s face. However before she could speak, Yashita added, “Rosalie, your father said that you can still use Schulz as your last name, and you can call yourself whatever you want, but you cannot make the name sound like his descendant.”Rosalie’s delightful grin froze and was replaced by a bitter frown. She looked at Yashita and asked, “Mom, he still doesn’t want people to know who I really am, does he?”Yashita said, looking rather ashamed, “Rosalie, you are after all your father’s illegitimate daughter, and not many people know about this. Only your father and your grandfather know about you in the entire Schulz family. Your father and his wife love each other very much. If she knows about you, she will certainly break up with him…”Rosalie choked. “Mom, does it mean that I can’t tell people that Sheld

Elaine said seriously, “So what? Nowadays, you don’t need acting skills and an angelic voice to be a star. Pretty is enough! Look at those popular stars, they can make albums even if they sing like crap; they can even act in movies even if they can’t speak properly. Why? Because they are pretty!”Claire shook her head and said helplessly, “That’s enough, Mom. Just let me watch the show.”Elaine added, “Claire, I’m being serious. I really think that you have what it takes…”At this moment, Quinn started singing, and Elaine couldn’t help exclaiming, “Oh my! This girl’s voice is really nice!”Claire hurriedly waved her hand. “Be quiet, Mom!”Charlie was a little surprised when he heard Quinn singing. He thought that she was an idol star with a pretty face, but once she started singing, her voice and skill were definitely professional level.The song she sang had a melodious and fresh tune that was comparable to the songs of the well-known divas.Charlie couldn’t help but be immerse

So, Charlie replied, “Then you should hurry up and go back to accompany Uncle and Aunt. Help me to send a greeting to them. I would like to wish all of you a Happy New Year!”Quinn also replied, “Thank you, Charlie. I wish you a Happy New Year too!”After that, Charlie put away his cell phone and he concentrated on watching the Spring Festival Gala with his wife, Claire.When it was almost twelve o’clock at midnight, Jacob lamented, “Although it is really much more environmentally friendly now that firecrackers have been banned, the New Year atmosphere seems to be lacking. It is really a pity…”“That’s right.” Claire who was aside could not help but sigh as she said, “When I was young, I especially liked the smell of the fire and smoke after the firecrackers are lit. It is rare for us to have the opportunity to see firecrackers nowadays.”Charlie replied, “Although we are not allowed to set off firecrackers in the urban area, it is still possible for us to set off firecrackers in

Jacob raised his head to look at the fireworks and there was magnificent radiance reflected on his face. His face that was already wrinkled was filled with happiness and bliss.At this moment, Jacob inevitably thought of Matilda.This would be the first Spring Festival that Matilda would be celebrating after coming back to the country after more than twenty years.Jacob secretly took out his cell phone before he sent a text message to Matilda. His text message consisted of only four words, “Happy New Year, Matilda!”At this time, Charlie’s cell phone had also been bombarded by various notifications.Many people had sent him their New Year greetings at this moment. However, since Charlie did not have the energy to reply each of these messages one by one, he simply posted a text message to everyone in his circle of friends, “Happy New Year to all of my family and friends!”That night, there was a myriad of twinkling lights in the city of Aurous Hill.Charlie’s family of four staye