Takehiko waved his hand and said: “Don’t always prevaricate me by this getting married fact. You can divorce if you are married. Even if you don’t leave, you can marry Nanako in Japan. As long as you don’t go back, there is no problem.”
Charlie shook his head and smiled: “Mr. Ito, I really appreciate some of the precious qualities of Miss Nanako, but what you said is still impossible.”
After a pause, Charlie said again: “And I will not stay in Japan, today, tomorrow at the latest, I will return to China.”
Takehiko smiled and said seriously: “Mr. Charlie, you have an old Chinese saying that good birds choose wood and live in them. I have investigated your background. Forgive me to be honest, your current wife is not worthy of you!”
Charlie looked at Takehiko noncommitantly, and asked with a smile: “Mr. Ito seems to have studied Chinese culture very much. Just now he could say words like ‘dug a hole deep and accumulate grain’, and now there is ‘good bird’. “Choose wood and live’, you seem to be a Chinese expert too!”
Ito said seriously: “When he was young, he admired Togo Heihachiro, who led the Japanese fleet to defeat the Russians in the Battle of Tsushima. I started to follow his footsteps, read Chinese history books, and learned a lot of Chinese culture and classical literature.”
Charlie nodded and said with a smile: “Mr. Ito is so studious, really admirable, but I still want to make it clear to you: I will not divorce my wife! So, just ask Mr. Ito not to Mention it again.”
Charlie said again: “Also, I am leaving Japan soon, so please don’t mention this to Nainako, so as not to have a negative impact on her.”
Takehiko looked at Charlie and said seriously: “Mr. Charlie, you Chinese pay attention to the cycle of fate, you see, before tonight, it was Nanako who was injured sitting in a wheelchair. The doctor also vowed to say that she might live a lifetime like that. Couldn’t stand up anymore, but now?”
As Takehiko said, he reached out and patted his amputated knee lightly, and laughed at himself: “Now, Nanako, who was declared by the doctor that it is impossible to stand up again, stands up again, but I lost my legs, so I said Ah, this life is a cycle!”
Charlie frowned and said: “Mr. Ito, I don’t quite understand what you mean.”
Ito said with a smile: “I mean, even if you leave Japan today and swear that you will never come back again, when the wheel of fortune turns, it is likely to send you back here, even if you are unwilling. You can’t help it!”
“The same is true for your wife. Even if you think you will never divorce her, the wheel of fortune may one day separate you!”
“Everything in the world is confusing and perplexing. Mr. Charlie is still young and there are still decades to go in his life. Why should he speak so absolute now?”
FAQ Novel
Q: What is Takehiko Ito’s perspective on Charlie’s marital status?
A: Takehiko Ito dismisses Charlie’s marriage as an obstacle, suggesting divorce or marrying his daughter Nanako in Japan as possibilities.
Q: How does Charlie respond to Ito’s suggestions regarding marriage?
A: Charlie reiterates that he is already married and maintains that he will be returning to China soon, indicating no intention to marry Nanako.
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