Chapter 4715

Pinakabagong kabanata

• The Charismatic Charlie Wade   Chapter 6948

  Heidi's aggression drew further jeers, but she clearly had mental fortitude in spades, and the crowd wasn't getting to her, no matter how loud they got.At the same time, Bojo groaned beside Charlie. "I mean, this ain't discrimination or anything, but couldn't they just make another new category if necessary? Let people of the same weight class compete fairly—that's just how it always goes from the very beginning."You can decide who you are, but it's just fair for you to fight your own kind in your own weight class. I mean, isn't sports all about pursuing fairness? It's like I sprained my foot, and suddenly I'm qualified to join in the Paralympics 100-meter dash. "Other Paralympians have to overcome their disability to be able to compete for the honor, yet now, they're suddenly competing against me, who's otherwise a fit, healthy man aside from my sprain. Why would any other healthy athlete even bother to train at that point? Just join the Paralympics and take all the prize money

• The Charismatic Charlie Wade   Chapter 6947

  While Charlie was confused about what a man was doing competing in a woman's weight class, many others around him were already jeering.Nudging the man beside him, he said, "Hey, is there something I should know about that fighter?"The man, Bojo, shrugged. "Well, she claims to be a woman trapped in a man's body ever since she was a child. Even said she's taking anti-androgens and all that, all while taking part in various women's category matches. On top of that, she insisted that she's going to have gender-affirmation surgery later, too."Charlie nodded, a little stumped. "But technically speaking, she is physically a man?""Exactly!" Bojo huffed indignantly. "It's really a little too much, letting her take part in a sports event where physicality holds a defining advantage.""Well, in that case, how did she get the official panel's approval to compete?" Charlie asked, puzzled.Bojo sighed. "Because sporting committees these days are as corrupt as FIFA back in the day. Pay enou

• The Charismatic Charlie Wade   Chapter 6946

  Charlie then noticed the name of Aurora's opponent on the screen: Heidi Swain.While he didn't know much about Heidi, he knew that Aurora's abilities had been improving.Not only did she have the pills he had given her to improve her musculature and meridians, but the martial arts he had taught her also significantly improved her combat prowess. He was therefore quite sure she would win the night.At 6.50 pm, the host stepped up into the ring to announce the opening, and the stands quickly heated up in response.The first match featured two female players, equally matched.It was close—each lady won a round, and the third round was a dramatic showdown.The crowd was whistling, applauding thunderously, and roaring in delight at the show they were given. It was a split-second but decisive moment when one of the ladies abruptly launched a flurry of jabs that disrupted her opponent's rhythm, resulting in a decisive point that won her the match. The audience was clearly surprise

• The Charismatic Charlie Wade   Chapter 6945

  The next day, Charlie, Claire, and Loreen boarded their flight to Tokyo.During the flight, both women were excitedly talking about shopping at Ginza and the Omote-Sando Avenue. To be precise, Claire wasn't all that thrilled about going shopping, but Elaine had asked her specifically to get her some local jewelry, so Claire had no choice but to agree.She was always fair, so buying stuff for her mother meant the same for her father, too. So, she told Loreen that she had a budget of three hundred thousand for gifts for both parents. Loreen promptly volunteered to help, and so they planned to go shopping right after checking in their luggage at the hotel.Loreen then asked Charlie, "Are you joining us?""For the afternoon, sure," Charlie replied. "But there's an MMA match tonight I'd like to watch. We can go together if you ladies are interested, though I can still go alone if you're not… And in that case, I won't be joining for dinner.""MMA?" Loreen groaned. "Spare me. I can't s

• The Charismatic Charlie Wade   Chapter 6944

  Charlie exclaimed in surprise, "You knew?"Nanako smiled at Charlie in turn. "Tanya is quite the influential artist and boasts legions of fans. Every concert she holds is always fully booked, and there are always fans who have to fly in from other countries."It's even alleged that each country where she holds concerts would see a fractional GDP growth, and my best friend in Tokyo invited me to her concert too. But I said no since I'd rather focus on my training."Pausing, she then asked, "But I thought you were never one for fads. May I presume that you're just going as a chaperone to your wife?"Charlie nodded, owning up to it right then. "Claire's best friend is a Tanya fan too, and her friend managed to get them tickets for the Tokyo Tour, so she invited all of us along."Nanako smiled. "Come to think of it, it's been a while since I've returned to Japan… I've never been away for so long, although it's not like I miss Tokyo. I do miss my old home in Kyoto, especially the snow.

• The Charismatic Charlie Wade   Chapter 6943

  Nanako hadn't returned to Japan since moving to Aurous Hill with her father.Charlie had promised to view the seasons changing in Japan with her, but there was simply no keeping up with his plans, so Nanako ultimately decided to stay in Aurous Hill.Still, since he was going to Tokyo the next day, he decided to give Nanako a heads-up.Ever since Nanako had attained enlightenment, she spent most of her time at Champs Elys, where it was quiet and safe from disturbances during cultivation.After the villas had been reclaimed, Charlie had given her one, and she spent almost every day training, while occasionally coming down the hill to spend time with her father at Thomson First.Once Charlie left Ruby's place, he called Nanako and drove to her villa after learning that she was up there too.She was beside herself with joy to hear that he was coming and put on a pink kimono while waiting for him.It was cold on the hills, and the breeze brushing against her cheeks left them a little