Vengeful Mecha God [Rebirth]
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Looking at Shao Xulin and his adoptive father, they showed furious expressions.
"General, who allowed you to drink?" The cook's voice sounded at the door.
The adoptive father let go of Shao Xulin, and touched his face lovingly.Turning her head to look at the old cook, she said, "I've been discharged from the hospital. The doctor said that there is no need to taboo."
The cook has been here for many years. Her husband used to be the guard of the adoptive father. After retiring from the army, he worked as a private driver for the adoptive father. The couple are very dedicated to taking care of the adoptive father.At this moment, although she was happy that the young master was finally sensible, she paid more attention to the general's body.
"The doctor also said that you can't drink alcohol." The cook said, "Please go to the rest room to measure your blood pressure, and then take the medicine. Please rest early today."
Of course the adoptive father was not happy.
Seeing the wink from the cook, Jian Hua hurriedly said, "Father, go there first. Mr. Huang and Xu Lin will entertain you. You are not in good health, and the guests won't mind."
The anger on Huang Yuan's face seemed to have never appeared before. He nodded and said politely: "Yes, the general should go to rest. I will also leave soon."
Seeing that everyone treated him unanimously, the adoptive father was only sent back to the room by the cook and the servants who rushed over.
After the adoptive father left, Jian Hua, Shao Xulin and Huang Yuan were left in the living room.
Although the three had entanglements in their respective careers later, it was the first time they met in this life, and they had nothing to say.
After exchanging pleasantries without saying a word, Huang Yuan still didn't intend to say goodbye.
"Father said just now, let's read the book written by Mr. Huang. I don't know how long it took Mr. Huang to write this book." It seems that Shao Xulin is still full of interest in Huang Yuan's theory, and said.
From the performance at the dinner just now, Huang Yuan had already guessed the attitude of the Jian Hua brothers towards the mecha war.The conclusion is roughly the same as their previous research on the father and son in the satellite city base in Beibei City.The youngest Shao Xulin is most likely to be curious about mechas.
"If you are interested, I can give you a copy tomorrow." Huang Yuan said, wiped his face with a napkin, picked up a cigar next to him, and put it to his mouth.
"No need," Jian Hua answered first, rejecting Huang Yuan's kindness, he didn't want Satellite City to have anything to do with Huang Yuan, "I have it, I'll give it to you if you want to see it." The last sentence was to Shao Xulin of.
Shao Xulin noticed Jian Hua's displeasure and stopped talking.
But Huang Yuan refused to leave. He looked at the two brothers and smiled: "I'm really honored that Major Jian has read my book. It's just that you don't seem to be interested in my book? Do you disagree with me?"
"No," Jian Hua said, "Mr. Huang's book is very convincing. It's a pity that we can't study it carefully."
Huang Yuan originally listened indifferently with a smile on his face. He had heard a lot of such compliments in the past few months.Only Jian Hua's last sentence made his smile stiffen.
"In addition to the resource and fuel issues that Dad just mentioned, there are also transportation and assembly issues during long-distance combat, and maintenance issues in peacetime. In addition to the issue of combat personnel and the training of backup technicians. These things that are related to the outcome of the war, Mr. Huang's book It was ignored intentionally or unintentionally.”
Huang Yuan got down seriously and looked at Jian Hua.
In the report in the northern city, Jian Hua was a mediocre soldier who relied on his father's reputation to earn his qualifications in the Youth Fortress and prepare to inherit the satellite city in the future. Hearing what Jian Hua said just now, they seemed to look down on him.
"But there are still many things in Mr. Huang's book that you can't see elsewhere," Jian Hua said. It is rare to have a face-to-face conversation before the face-to-face conversation. Ask yourself for an answer, "There are some historical materials in Mr. Huang's book, which are not things that can be seen in the world. Where did you get those materials from?"
Huang Yuan laughed and said: "Major Jane is still a noble person. Many things not only exist in books and historical materials, but also exist in the eyes and minds of those who have witnessed them. I have traveled to many places, and When many people make friends, they naturally know some things that are not in circulation in the world.”
It seemed that because the old man was away and he didn't pay attention to etiquette, he dusted the soot in the wine glass.
It was late, but he had no intention of saying goodbye at all.
"Being able to get acquainted with the two people in the satellite city is also a kind of fate," Huang Yuan said, "Why don't I tell you a few stories that you will never see elsewhere, so as to pass the boring time after dinner? "
Neither Jian Hua nor Shao Xulin spoke, Huang Yuan took them as approval, sat upright in his seat, and threw more than half of the remaining cigars into the wine glass.
The shredded tobacco suddenly floated in the wine glass.
"The first story, the story of Hope." Huang Yuan said.
"Both of you probably know that the northern city is where His Royal Highness is exiled, and the conditions are very difficult. However, the queen is kind to her brother. There are many small planets on the edge of the Milky Way, some of which cannot see the sun for many years, and some There are only a few pitiful water sources on the entire planet, where everyone seems to live in hell. Some people who have committed crimes are often escorted to those small planets to serve hard labor."
"One year, the Hope spaceship was going to escort more than 500 criminals across half of the Milky Way to such a terrifying little planet. In addition to the criminals, there were 300 crew members and policemen on the spaceship. There are a small number of family members of the crew, including the captain's wife and son, [-] people set off from a certain planet in the center of the Milky Way at dusk. The initial voyage went smoothly, just like ordinary space travel .Unfortunately, one day four and a half months later, Hope suddenly lost contact. It disappeared into the vast universe.”
"It took another nine months before someone discovered the Hope in the depths of the universe. After the military and police forcefully boarded the ship, they found that there was only one survivor left in the spaceship."
Huang Yuan looked at Jian Hua and Shao Xulin, and saw that they were both looking at him attentively, as if they were attracted by the story.
"There are two questions for the audience to think about," Huang Yuan continued, "First, there were originally 300 people on the spaceship, and only one survived. Who can guess who that person is?"
Jian Hua and Shao Xulin looked at each other, neither of them had a clue.
"Then the second question." Seeing that they couldn't guess, Huang Yuan didn't feel disappointed, and asked again, "The Hope has only prepared supplies for six months. After they disappeared, they never landed on other planets to replenish , the question is, the living person, how did he survive?"
The second question seems to contain infinite malice and darkness.
Huang Yuan waited for a while, seeing that Jian Hua and the others still didn't answer, he smiled again and said, "Since neither of you like the first story, let me tell you the second one."
☆、Death of adoptive father·7
"Let's call the second story The Assassin in the Sun," Huang Yuan said, "You know, since ancient times, watching the fun and joining in the fun has been the eternal weakness of human beings, whether it's a good thing or a bad thing. , If there is any sign, there will be countless prying eyes. This is the evil nature of human beings, and there is no way around it. Even later, some people invented parades, performances, etc., to further satisfy human desires to join in the fun. "
"One year, a big man, considered the biggest man in the empire, sat on a float with his wife and two sons, receiving cheers from the crowd. Loved by people. The convertible car slowly passed the most prosperous street, and flowers and colored strips were sprinkled on the road he was about to walk and had already walked. At this moment, a gunshot rang out. This big man was shot in the head , fell in a pool of blood."
Speaking of this, Huang Yuan paused for a moment, looking at the faces of both Jian Hua and Shao Xulin who had slightly changed color.He smiled slightly and continued: "Look, this is the downside of joining in the fun. You may die at any time. This big man is dead, but the matter is of course far from over. The murderer must be found."
"At the beginning of the investigation, I found that the case was really complicated. I interviewed hundreds of people who were present at the time. Some people said that they heard a gunshot, some said they heard two gunshots, and some even swore that the gunshots were fired. The sound became one, and it must have been an attack by the agents of the enemy country. The investigators had no way of knowing which was the truth. The big man died on the spot. The person who took away the brain has not known whereabouts. The data of the bullet will never be obtained."
"The police quickly caught the gunman, a foolish 24-year-old young man, but he was found hanged in prison 19 hours after his arrest, without a statement; Four days later, he was hit and killed on the street by a young gangster while speeding, and no useful testimony was left; the young speeder was hit and killed by a black car on the street one day later in order to avoid being chased by a police car."
"This case was finally solved. The police said that this important person died in a major conspiracy, and the real culprit was an unexpected person." Huang Yuan looked at Shao Xulin, "It's time to ask questions again. What do you two think? , Who should be the murderer in this case?"
Both Jian Hua and Shao Xulin remained silent.
Huang Yuan looked at the wall clock on the wall and said, "It's getting late, and it's inconvenient for me to interrupt you too late. Let me tell you the last story, and I'll take my leave."
"The last story, called the Orphan of the Zhao family, happened in ancient times." For some reason, Huang Yuan's face became a little grim when he talked about the third story, "On Earth, there is a man named Jin In this country, there is a happy young man. He has a foster father who is very loving and respectful to him, and a strict and silent father. This young man has grown up to adulthood carefree. One day, he His father called him to his side and told him that he was actually the son of a noble man many years ago, who was respected by all, but also hated by some shameless villains. Among them was a shameless villain, Killed that noble man and his whole family, and stole his fame and achievements. And that young man is the only son, the only hope left in that noble man's family."
Upon hearing this, Jian Hua already understood what he meant, and opened her mouth to interrupt him.But holding back, he turned his head to look at Shao Xulin beside him. Shao Xulin was staring at Huang Yuan intently, as if he was deeply attracted by his story.
"Well, at this point in the story, you must have understood. The boy's nominal father is actually his adoptive father; and the adoptive father who has been loving and protecting the boy for so many years is actually the shameless little boy who entrapped his biological father's family. People," Huang Yuan's story finally came to an end, he looked at the two brothers in front of him with a smile, and asked, "The question raised by this story is, will that young man avenge his biological father?"
"Major Jane, what do you think of my story?" Huang Yuan observed the expressions of Jian Hua and Shao Xulin, and found that he had achieved the effect he wanted. He couldn't help but feel a little proud. He let go of the pale Shao Xulin and smiled. Ask Jian Hua.
"It's wonderful." Jian Hua was also paying attention to Shao Xulin's emotions. Through his previous life, he already knew about Shao Xulin's background and the reason for his betrayal. He knew how much Huang Yuan's words would affect Shao Xulin.Hearing Huang Yuan's question, he simply said perfunctorily.
"Then," Huang Yuan didn't let Jian Hua go, and asked, "Major Jian, which story will you play as a supporting role?"
Jian Hua raised her eyes, stared at Huang Yuan, and said, "Why should I get involved in these stories?"
Jian Hua is well aware of Shao Xulin's character, he understands that there is no way to stop Shao Xulin's revenge, his hope in this life is to protect his adoptive father and the satellite castle.As long as it doesn't threaten the life of his adoptive father like in his previous life, he can do whatever Shao Xulin wants to do.
Jian Hua had no intention of hindering him, let alone assisting him.
"Because there is no hatred in your eyes, Major Jian." Huang Yuan looked into Jian Hua's eyes and said, "This era is not as well-dressed as it appears on the surface, and soon all the contradictions will accumulate and break out. War , Turmoil is coming soon, Major Jane, who does not have hatred in his eyes, will not survive long in that new era."
Jian Hua also looked into Huang Yuan's eyes without flinching, and laughed mockingly: "How does Mr. Huang know that I have no hatred in my heart?"
"You hate me, and you showed it unabashedly," Huang Yuan replied, "The old general in the satellite city has protected you too well. Your city is not even as good as your younger brother."
Shao Xulin was suddenly involved in the conversation, raised his eyes to look at the two people who were at war, his face was still calm and not angry or angry.
"It's getting late, Mr. Huang, please go back," Jian Hua said bluntly, "Next time Father has time, you are welcome to visit again."
He's giving an eviction order.
Huang Yuan sneered in his heart, as expected he was still a brat with nothing to worry about.He stood up and said, "Since this is the case, I will not bother you another day."
Shao Xulin also stood up from his seat, and said to Jian Hua in a low voice, "You rest for a while, and I'll walk him to the door."
Jian Hua's face was gloomy, her eyes turned between the two of them, but she still nodded.
Shao Xulin sent Huang Yuan to the door, but the driver hadn't come yet.
There is only a dim chandelier under the porch, which is shaken by the wind.
Huang Yuan put on his coat at the door.
Shao Xulin didn't wear a coat, only a thin sweater that didn't block the wind.
"Shao Xulin, you sent me out, do you want to ask me something?" Huang Yuan knew that the three stories he just told had already had an effect, and Shao Xulin seemed to be hooked.
Shao Xulin didn't speak, but took a few steps forward, stood in the open air, and looked at the direction of the car in the distance.
"The three stories I told have one thing in common. I don't know if you noticed it," Shao Xulin ignored him, but Huang Yuan continued, "Behind these stories, there is a scandal about the thief being his father. "
Shao Xulin turned his head suddenly, and a grabbing hand twisted Huang Yuan's arm behind his back, and pressed it to the ground.He grabbed Huang Yuan's throat with his elbow, and asked fiercely: "Who are you? What is the purpose of coming to the satellite city? Why do you want to provoke my relationship with my brother and father?"
☆、Death of adoptive father·8
Huang Yuan struggled vigorously, and Shao Xulin was defenseless at first, almost being pushed away by him.Shao Xulin showed no mercy, and pushed him face down to the ground with all his strength.
The light above the head was dim, casting Shao Xulin's shadow on Huang Yuan's body, Huang Yuan's face was hidden in the darkness.
Huang Yuan suddenly laughed softly, as if he didn't care about the situation that he was under the control of others at the moment, he laughed heartily, but because of his poor breathing, he was choked and coughed a few times.
Shao Xulin looked at him coldly, he had already sensed this person's malicious intentions.
Huang Yuan laughed for a while, then gradually stopped talking, and said: "As expected, I did not misunderstand you. You are not the brainless young son of the satellite city lord. Your scheming and patience are exactly the same as your biological father."
When Shao Xulin heard him mentioning his biological father, the expression on his face was slightly broken, and there was a trace of pain in his eyes.
Huang Yuan said: "It has been 12 years since your father passed away. I was also his student 12 years ago." His words seemed to contain infinite memories.
Knowing that he was his biological father's old friend, Shao Xulin let go of his hand a little, stepped back half a step, and let Huang Yuan stand up.
Huang Yuan stood up, patted the dust on his body, and looked around.I saw that the monitor on the porch seemed to have been smashed by something, with a broken corner and lost its function.The surrounding flower corridors are also full of overlapping honeysuckle flowers, which can just block prying eyes.Only then did Huang Yuan understand why Shao Xulin would have a showdown with him here, seeing Shao Xulin's expression a little more smiling.
"Leave the satellite city. I know that the northern city is doing terrible things. Don't implicate my adoptive father and brother." Shao Xulin said.
Huang Yuan's smile faltered, and after a while, he answered the irrelevant question and said, "Did you work hard in the past ten years? I heard that after your father died, I searched for you everywhere. I heard that you were in Sauron Prison, so I drove you away." In the past, they said that you had been let go, and after two years I learned that you were living on the streets, and I wanted to find you. At that time, in Beibei City, when I finally escaped, it was one step too late, and you had already been picked up by someone else."
"My brother and the general are very kind to me." Shao Xulin said, he was not very interested in Huang Yuan's words.It's just that he didn't realize it himself, and the address for his adoptive father changed back to "General".
Huang Yuan said: "Do you think your ten-year life of pretending to be crazy is good?"
Shao Xulin turned his head to look at the night at the end of the path. He didn't know what happened to the driver, but he still didn't show up.
Huang Yuan took out the cigar from his pocket and lit one.
"You also know that the satellite city can't trust you at all, right? I know what kind of person your father is, and I can't believe that his son will be as mediocre as you are now. You are only a lieutenant until now, your mediocre The so-called brother was already a captain when he was here. In order to make them not suspicious of you, you carefully pretended to be a mediocre person, and you said they were very good to you, who would believe it?"
Shao Xulin said: "I don't need others to worry about what I am willing to do."
Huang Yuan sneered silently, and said, "Unfortunately, no matter what you do, they still won't believe you."
"They are my family," Shao Xulin said, "They have always been very kind to me."
He kept repeating that the old general and Jian Hua were very kind to him.From Huang Yuan's ears, this was already a kind of self-hypnotic paranoia. He found an opportunity to take advantage of the loopholes in Shao Xulin's words.
——But it’s not time to exploit this loophole yet.
Huang Yuan laughed dryly, and said, "Why do you think the old general in Satellite City treats you differently? There are thousands of homeless children on the street, why does he only regard you as his adopted son?"
Shao Xulin froze for a moment, seemed to be stopped by Huang Yuan's question, and said after a long time: "Probably my brother begged him."
He was picked up by Jian Hua from the street to the satellite city. Over the years, he has kept his biological father's death and the destruction of his family deeply hidden in his heart. His adoptive father has tried many times, but he only pretends that he doesn't remember.He also thought about why his adoptive father would adopt him, and in the end it could only be attributed to the whim of the rich.
Huang Yuan shook his head, as if mocking Shao Xulin's innocence, and said, "You look very similar to your father, and the old general of Satellite City must have recognized you at a glance. How your father died, he knows best. , He also did a lot of tricks. He raised you to turn you into a waste, and only a waste will forget the hatred of his father and treat the enemy as a benefactor."
He almost gritted his teeth to say the last few words.It seems that the matter of Shao Xulin calling the old castellan of the satellite city his father at the dinner just now stabbed him deeply.
Shao Xulin frowned and said, "The general is my father's friend. When I was young, my father often took me to visit satellite cities."
He pointed to the shadows of the bushes in front of him, and said, "The bushes and bushes at that time were already so tall."
Huang Yuan interrupted him: "Your father has no friends!" His voice was not loud, but full of anger.
"When your father was framed, everyone he knew was interrogated," Huang Yuan said. "Some of the friends your father thought were right, some of them fell into trouble and provided testimony against him; Your father said a word; the other part, for the sake of his own glory and wealth, is the main force to frame your father."
When his father died, Shao Xulin was still young, and he didn't know much about some things that happened back then. After listening to Huang Yuan's words, his face turned pale.
Huang Yuan continued: "The satellite city was originally not prominent among the seven strongholds of the Milky Way. After your father died wrongfully, it suddenly rose to prosper. There is some dirty collusion in it, haven't you thought about it?"
"What do you want to say, please say it directly." Shao Xulin said in a cold voice.
Huang Yuan laughed again, raised his hand, patted Shao Xulin's shoulder, and said, "I don't have any evidence, and I can't convince you yet. As long as you haven't forgotten your father, it's fine. If you forget too, he will have to recite it." accused of treason, shall never rest in peace."
Shao Xulin clenched his hands into fists by his side, and then slowly released them.
A burst of lights reflected on the tree shadows in the distance, and the car was finally arriving.
Shao Xulin and Huang Yuan stopped talking, and both of them returned to their usual indifferent expressions. When the car approached, Huang Yuan suddenly turned around slightly, and whispered to Shao Xulin, "If you have anything to do, you can come to the northern city. Find me. His Royal Highness has always been thinking about you."
The car stopped in front of him, Huang Yuan patted Shao Xulin's shoulder with a smile, and said, "If there is anything I don't understand, I will stay in the satellite city for a few days, and you are welcome to discuss it with me."
The middle-aged driver gave the two of them a suspicious look. When Huang Yuan got into the back seat of the car, the driver saluted Shao Xulin and started the car.
The headlights went away, bypassed a clump of bushes, and disappeared at the corner of the road.
The surroundings were calm again, and the wind blew through the honeysuckle bushes, bringing a burst of cool fragrance.
Shao Xulin didn't wear a coat, and couldn't help shivering in the late night wind.
His biological father has passed away a long time ago, but his life before he was five years old was so happy, and he will always remember his father's kindness and knowledge.Even in those days when he was imprisoned, the father tried his best to protect his son, saved his own small rations for his son, let his son ride on his shoulders, and looked at the sky above his head from the skylight.
When his father died, Shao Xulin, who was only six years old, felt a surge of hatred in his heart.
To this day, that pain and hatred are still surging in Shao Xulin's nightmare every night.
-Adoptive father...
What kind of role did that seemingly kind old man play in his father's death?
Shao Xulin stood at the door for a while, letting the cold wind clear his chaotic brain, then turned around, opened the door and walked in.
☆、Death of adoptive father·9
The room was brightly lit, and the hall was empty.In the fish tank on the side of the hall, several tropical fish sank at the bottom of the tank, staring at Shao Xulin's direction, as if they were looking at him.Bubbles popped up from the vents at the bottom.
Shao Xulin walked to the glass fish tank, bent down, and looked at the most colorful one. The fish didn't notice it, and flicked its tail after a long time.
I sprinkled most of the fish food that was placed next to it into it, and watched a few half-dead fish come back to life and swim to the surface of the water to chase particles.
Shao Xulin sighed silently and walked towards the restaurant.
There were no servants in the adoptive father's house, and the father and son did many things by themselves. The table cook would clean up. In order to reduce her burden, Shao Xulin and Jian Hua would help clean the table since childhood.
When Shao Xulin walked into the restaurant, he was surprised to find that the table was still the same as when he left.
Jian Hua sat in Huang Yuan's original position, with her head down, wondering what she was thinking.
Shao Xulin felt a slight panic for no reason, walked over, squatted down beside Jian Hua, held Jian Hua's hand, and said, "It's getting late, go and rest. I'm fine here."
Jian Hua lowered her eyes, and after a long time, she turned her gaze to Shao Xulin a little bit stiffly.The two looked at each other, and they both hid a lot of secrets from each other.
Jian Hua grabbed Shao Xulin's arm suddenly, and pulled him to stand up.
"Come with me." He said, without letting go of his hand, he pulled Shao Xulin out of the living room.
Shao Xulin followed behind Jian Hua silently, and was pulled all the way to the first floor, in front of his adoptive father's bedroom.
The adoptive father's orderly was arranging the medicine bottles by the flower stand in front of the bedroom door with the nurse. When he saw Jian Hua and the two of them, he stopped them and said, "The general has already fallen asleep after taking sleeping pills. Let me tell the two young masters to go to bed early too." , Tomorrow there will be a staff meeting, the general hopes that you will also attend and listen, if you have anything to say, we can talk about it tomorrow.”
Regardless of the obstruction, Jian Hua said, "We have something urgent. We must report to the general tonight."
The young orderly looked at Jian Hua in surprise, hesitated and said, "But the general has never slept well..."
Shao Xulin had some ominous premonition in his heart. It seemed that Jian Hua was pulling him to see his adoptive father late at night, probably to say something unfavorable. Hearing what the orderly said, he also chimed in: "Come back tomorrow, let the old man have a good rest."
"No!" Jian Hua said loudly, and the hand holding Shao Xulin's wrist unconsciously added some strength. Shao Xulin's hand was already bruised, but Jian Hua didn't notice it.
——It must be resolved immediately, otherwise, Shao Xulin will most likely be instigated by Huang Yuan, thus killing his adoptive father like in the previous life.
Seeing Jian Hua's expression, the orderly silently stepped aside from the door of his adoptive father's bedroom.
Jian Hua took a deep breath and knocked lightly on the door three times.
The adoptive father's sleep was really shallow, and immediately, a voice came from inside: "What's the matter?"
Jian Hua said: "My father is me, Xu Lin and I have something to ask you for."
"Come in." The adoptive father said, his voice was a little louder than before, as if he had woken up from a half-dream.
It was only after Jian Hua walked into the room that she let go of Shao Xulin's hand, which had been tightly clenched.
In the adoptive father's bedroom, only a desk lamp in front of the bed was turned on, and the orange light spilled onto the head of the bed. The adoptive father leaned on the pillow and looked at the two sons who came to visit late at night, showing a gentle smile.
Soon, his expression became surprised, because the two sons came close, and he saw the pale face of the elder son, and the expression of the younger son who seemed to be at a loss.
"Father," Jian Hua said, stopping a few steps in front of her adoptive father's bed, "How did Xu Lin's biological father die?"
Hearing his words, Shao Xulin suddenly raised his eyes, and looked at Jian Hua in shock and anger.
The adoptive father's face also darkened in an instant.The love that belonged to his father faded from his face, and the coercion of the superiors and old soldiers spread across the room.
The atmosphere in the bedroom changed. The adoptive father raised his hand and pressed the power switch next to the bed, and the headlights above his head turned on.The room became brighter.
Lost the protection of warm orange tones, no more homely father-son-brother vibes, now an officer looking at two young soldiers.
The adoptive father lifted the quilt, put on slippers, stood up, walked slowly to the desk, turned around, and looked at the two sons for a long time without a word.
"He was killed by someone." The adoptive father said slowly.
It was as if word by word jumped into my mind.Every word brought a fire point, in the brain, in the heart, burning crazily.
"Xu Lin," the adoptive father looked at him and said, "The case report says he committed suicide, don't believe it. Your father is a man, he will not commit suicide irresponsibly."
Shao Xulin has been in Satellite City for ten years, and he has never mentioned his father to his adoptive father.
The adoptive father also seems to have been trying to erase the memory of his biological father from Shao Xulin's mind.
Shao Xulin raised his head, and his adoptive father was also looking at him.
The ten-year relationship between father and son is still like two strangers.
"He did not commit any crime." Shao Xulin said.
"I don't know," the adoptive father said, looking at Shao Xulin calmly. "At that time, the case was under investigation, and no one could say whether he did it. The case dragged on for nearly a year, and he still had no clue. At this time, your father He died, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, he died too timely. If he didn't die, the case would not be closed, and more people would be involved."
Shao Xulin listened, his eyes ached sorely, and they were so dry that they felt empty.
"At that time... what did you do?" Shao Xulin asked with difficulty.
——Huang Yuan said that the lord of the satellite city was not innocent in the death of his father.
"I was entrusted by Her Majesty the Queen to try this case. I didn't find out the truth and let your father die for no reason," said the adoptive father. "I feel very guilty."
After that, there was a lengthy silence in the bedroom. The father and son stood at one side of the room, silent like three sculptures.
In the end, it was the adoptive father who broke through the suffocating weight, walked over, and patted Shao Xulin on the shoulder: "The files of the case are all in the study, and when you grow up, I will hand them all over to you. I hope you can find out one day. The truth, to bring innocent people to justice, and to bring criminals to justice."
"When?" Shao Xulin asked. He had been tortured by the nightmare of his father's wrongful death for more than ten years. He didn't even want to wait for a chance to touch the truth.
"I also want to give it to you sooner," said the adoptive father, "this case has already become my heart disease. But..."
The adoptive father paused, and said: "You still have to wait until you grow up, your character is extreme and stubborn, maybe you don't feel it, and you even try your best to hide it, but I have lived for so many years, and I am very good at judging people. If you do this, something will happen.”
Standing there, Shao Xulin's face was originally flushed with excitement, but now it slowly turned pale.
The adoptive father looked at him and said, "I'm also waiting for the day when you can grow up to be your own self, but haste makes waste. You have the shadow of your father in you. Don't let me down."
Shao Xulin took half a step back and said, "Thank you dad." Then he quickly left his adoptive father's bedroom without saying good night.
The adoptive father looked at Jian Hua who was standing aside, and said, "Go and persuade him, too."
"Yes," Jian Hua simply agreed, walked to the door, then turned around and said, "I'm sorry to disturb you so late, please have a good rest."
The adoptive father finally showed a smile again, waved his hand and said, "You guys go to bed early too."
Until the doors were all closed, the sound in the corridor was completely isolated.
All the smiles on the adoptive father's face disappeared, leaving behind a deep exhaustion.
In the yard outside the window, there were occasional crows croaking.
The adoptive father turned off the light and lay back on the bed.But the drowsiness has disappeared, and I can't sleep anymore.
The adoptive father stayed in the dark for a long time, sat up and turned on the lamp.He picked up the phone by the bed and dialed a number.
"Pass down the order to arrest Huang Yuan immediately.... Espionage."
——Shao Xulin's abnormal behavior tonight must be related to Huang Yuan's visit.Sure enough, Beibei City wanted to transfer the satellite city's relationship from within.After hanging up the phone, the adoptive father thought.
——I have to go to the basement tomorrow to destroy part of the data.Shao Xulin had already noticed the case back then.
Although he kept the dossier at that time, it was indeed because he was not reconciled and wanted to wait for someone to find out the dusty truth one day.
Now it seems that the only person who can do it is probably Shao Xulin.
However, Shao Xulin made him feel scared.This child who has been raised for ten years has always been a ticking time bomb by his side.
This child is filial and sensible, knows his identity is sensitive, never causes trouble, and is praised everywhere he goes.However, as his supporter, his adoptive father still saw the hostility hidden in his heart.
——Those things should be destroyed as soon as possible.
Hope he never finds out the truth.
The adoptive father looked at the shadow of the tree on the window and stayed up all night.
☆、The death of adoptive father.10
Jian Hua followed Shao Xulin out of her adoptive father's bedroom.The orderly and the nurse stood at the end of the corridor, watching in amazement as the two hurried past.
"Papa may call you later, please take care of me." Seeing the orderly, Jian Hua slowed down and told him.
"Yes." The orderly didn't reply until Jian Hua had already walked away.
Jian Hua quickened her pace and finally caught up with Shao Xulin on the stairs.
"Shao Xulin!" Jian Hua stood in front of Shao Xulin, blocking his footsteps.
Shao Xulin was on the next step of the stairs, so he looked half a head shorter than Jian Hua.He raised his head and glanced at Jian Hua.
His eyes were bloodshot, and so were his eye sockets.
"General, who allowed you to drink?" The cook's voice sounded at the door.
The adoptive father let go of Shao Xulin, and touched his face lovingly.Turning her head to look at the old cook, she said, "I've been discharged from the hospital. The doctor said that there is no need to taboo."
The cook has been here for many years. Her husband used to be the guard of the adoptive father. After retiring from the army, he worked as a private driver for the adoptive father. The couple are very dedicated to taking care of the adoptive father.At this moment, although she was happy that the young master was finally sensible, she paid more attention to the general's body.
"The doctor also said that you can't drink alcohol." The cook said, "Please go to the rest room to measure your blood pressure, and then take the medicine. Please rest early today."
Of course the adoptive father was not happy.
Seeing the wink from the cook, Jian Hua hurriedly said, "Father, go there first. Mr. Huang and Xu Lin will entertain you. You are not in good health, and the guests won't mind."
The anger on Huang Yuan's face seemed to have never appeared before. He nodded and said politely: "Yes, the general should go to rest. I will also leave soon."
Seeing that everyone treated him unanimously, the adoptive father was only sent back to the room by the cook and the servants who rushed over.
After the adoptive father left, Jian Hua, Shao Xulin and Huang Yuan were left in the living room.
Although the three had entanglements in their respective careers later, it was the first time they met in this life, and they had nothing to say.
After exchanging pleasantries without saying a word, Huang Yuan still didn't intend to say goodbye.
"Father said just now, let's read the book written by Mr. Huang. I don't know how long it took Mr. Huang to write this book." It seems that Shao Xulin is still full of interest in Huang Yuan's theory, and said.
From the performance at the dinner just now, Huang Yuan had already guessed the attitude of the Jian Hua brothers towards the mecha war.The conclusion is roughly the same as their previous research on the father and son in the satellite city base in Beibei City.The youngest Shao Xulin is most likely to be curious about mechas.
"If you are interested, I can give you a copy tomorrow." Huang Yuan said, wiped his face with a napkin, picked up a cigar next to him, and put it to his mouth.
"No need," Jian Hua answered first, rejecting Huang Yuan's kindness, he didn't want Satellite City to have anything to do with Huang Yuan, "I have it, I'll give it to you if you want to see it." The last sentence was to Shao Xulin of.
Shao Xulin noticed Jian Hua's displeasure and stopped talking.
But Huang Yuan refused to leave. He looked at the two brothers and smiled: "I'm really honored that Major Jian has read my book. It's just that you don't seem to be interested in my book? Do you disagree with me?"
"No," Jian Hua said, "Mr. Huang's book is very convincing. It's a pity that we can't study it carefully."
Huang Yuan originally listened indifferently with a smile on his face. He had heard a lot of such compliments in the past few months.Only Jian Hua's last sentence made his smile stiffen.
"In addition to the resource and fuel issues that Dad just mentioned, there are also transportation and assembly issues during long-distance combat, and maintenance issues in peacetime. In addition to the issue of combat personnel and the training of backup technicians. These things that are related to the outcome of the war, Mr. Huang's book It was ignored intentionally or unintentionally.”
Huang Yuan got down seriously and looked at Jian Hua.
In the report in the northern city, Jian Hua was a mediocre soldier who relied on his father's reputation to earn his qualifications in the Youth Fortress and prepare to inherit the satellite city in the future. Hearing what Jian Hua said just now, they seemed to look down on him.
"But there are still many things in Mr. Huang's book that you can't see elsewhere," Jian Hua said. It is rare to have a face-to-face conversation before the face-to-face conversation. Ask yourself for an answer, "There are some historical materials in Mr. Huang's book, which are not things that can be seen in the world. Where did you get those materials from?"
Huang Yuan laughed and said: "Major Jane is still a noble person. Many things not only exist in books and historical materials, but also exist in the eyes and minds of those who have witnessed them. I have traveled to many places, and When many people make friends, they naturally know some things that are not in circulation in the world.”
It seemed that because the old man was away and he didn't pay attention to etiquette, he dusted the soot in the wine glass.
It was late, but he had no intention of saying goodbye at all.
"Being able to get acquainted with the two people in the satellite city is also a kind of fate," Huang Yuan said, "Why don't I tell you a few stories that you will never see elsewhere, so as to pass the boring time after dinner? "
Neither Jian Hua nor Shao Xulin spoke, Huang Yuan took them as approval, sat upright in his seat, and threw more than half of the remaining cigars into the wine glass.
The shredded tobacco suddenly floated in the wine glass.
"The first story, the story of Hope." Huang Yuan said.
"Both of you probably know that the northern city is where His Royal Highness is exiled, and the conditions are very difficult. However, the queen is kind to her brother. There are many small planets on the edge of the Milky Way, some of which cannot see the sun for many years, and some There are only a few pitiful water sources on the entire planet, where everyone seems to live in hell. Some people who have committed crimes are often escorted to those small planets to serve hard labor."
"One year, the Hope spaceship was going to escort more than 500 criminals across half of the Milky Way to such a terrifying little planet. In addition to the criminals, there were 300 crew members and policemen on the spaceship. There are a small number of family members of the crew, including the captain's wife and son, [-] people set off from a certain planet in the center of the Milky Way at dusk. The initial voyage went smoothly, just like ordinary space travel .Unfortunately, one day four and a half months later, Hope suddenly lost contact. It disappeared into the vast universe.”
"It took another nine months before someone discovered the Hope in the depths of the universe. After the military and police forcefully boarded the ship, they found that there was only one survivor left in the spaceship."
Huang Yuan looked at Jian Hua and Shao Xulin, and saw that they were both looking at him attentively, as if they were attracted by the story.
"There are two questions for the audience to think about," Huang Yuan continued, "First, there were originally 300 people on the spaceship, and only one survived. Who can guess who that person is?"
Jian Hua and Shao Xulin looked at each other, neither of them had a clue.
"Then the second question." Seeing that they couldn't guess, Huang Yuan didn't feel disappointed, and asked again, "The Hope has only prepared supplies for six months. After they disappeared, they never landed on other planets to replenish , the question is, the living person, how did he survive?"
The second question seems to contain infinite malice and darkness.
Huang Yuan waited for a while, seeing that Jian Hua and the others still didn't answer, he smiled again and said, "Since neither of you like the first story, let me tell you the second one."
☆、Death of adoptive father·7
"Let's call the second story The Assassin in the Sun," Huang Yuan said, "You know, since ancient times, watching the fun and joining in the fun has been the eternal weakness of human beings, whether it's a good thing or a bad thing. , If there is any sign, there will be countless prying eyes. This is the evil nature of human beings, and there is no way around it. Even later, some people invented parades, performances, etc., to further satisfy human desires to join in the fun. "
"One year, a big man, considered the biggest man in the empire, sat on a float with his wife and two sons, receiving cheers from the crowd. Loved by people. The convertible car slowly passed the most prosperous street, and flowers and colored strips were sprinkled on the road he was about to walk and had already walked. At this moment, a gunshot rang out. This big man was shot in the head , fell in a pool of blood."
Speaking of this, Huang Yuan paused for a moment, looking at the faces of both Jian Hua and Shao Xulin who had slightly changed color.He smiled slightly and continued: "Look, this is the downside of joining in the fun. You may die at any time. This big man is dead, but the matter is of course far from over. The murderer must be found."
"At the beginning of the investigation, I found that the case was really complicated. I interviewed hundreds of people who were present at the time. Some people said that they heard a gunshot, some said they heard two gunshots, and some even swore that the gunshots were fired. The sound became one, and it must have been an attack by the agents of the enemy country. The investigators had no way of knowing which was the truth. The big man died on the spot. The person who took away the brain has not known whereabouts. The data of the bullet will never be obtained."
"The police quickly caught the gunman, a foolish 24-year-old young man, but he was found hanged in prison 19 hours after his arrest, without a statement; Four days later, he was hit and killed on the street by a young gangster while speeding, and no useful testimony was left; the young speeder was hit and killed by a black car on the street one day later in order to avoid being chased by a police car."
"This case was finally solved. The police said that this important person died in a major conspiracy, and the real culprit was an unexpected person." Huang Yuan looked at Shao Xulin, "It's time to ask questions again. What do you two think? , Who should be the murderer in this case?"
Both Jian Hua and Shao Xulin remained silent.
Huang Yuan looked at the wall clock on the wall and said, "It's getting late, and it's inconvenient for me to interrupt you too late. Let me tell you the last story, and I'll take my leave."
"The last story, called the Orphan of the Zhao family, happened in ancient times." For some reason, Huang Yuan's face became a little grim when he talked about the third story, "On Earth, there is a man named Jin In this country, there is a happy young man. He has a foster father who is very loving and respectful to him, and a strict and silent father. This young man has grown up to adulthood carefree. One day, he His father called him to his side and told him that he was actually the son of a noble man many years ago, who was respected by all, but also hated by some shameless villains. Among them was a shameless villain, Killed that noble man and his whole family, and stole his fame and achievements. And that young man is the only son, the only hope left in that noble man's family."
Upon hearing this, Jian Hua already understood what he meant, and opened her mouth to interrupt him.But holding back, he turned his head to look at Shao Xulin beside him. Shao Xulin was staring at Huang Yuan intently, as if he was deeply attracted by his story.
"Well, at this point in the story, you must have understood. The boy's nominal father is actually his adoptive father; and the adoptive father who has been loving and protecting the boy for so many years is actually the shameless little boy who entrapped his biological father's family. People," Huang Yuan's story finally came to an end, he looked at the two brothers in front of him with a smile, and asked, "The question raised by this story is, will that young man avenge his biological father?"
"Major Jane, what do you think of my story?" Huang Yuan observed the expressions of Jian Hua and Shao Xulin, and found that he had achieved the effect he wanted. He couldn't help but feel a little proud. He let go of the pale Shao Xulin and smiled. Ask Jian Hua.
"It's wonderful." Jian Hua was also paying attention to Shao Xulin's emotions. Through his previous life, he already knew about Shao Xulin's background and the reason for his betrayal. He knew how much Huang Yuan's words would affect Shao Xulin.Hearing Huang Yuan's question, he simply said perfunctorily.
"Then," Huang Yuan didn't let Jian Hua go, and asked, "Major Jian, which story will you play as a supporting role?"
Jian Hua raised her eyes, stared at Huang Yuan, and said, "Why should I get involved in these stories?"
Jian Hua is well aware of Shao Xulin's character, he understands that there is no way to stop Shao Xulin's revenge, his hope in this life is to protect his adoptive father and the satellite castle.As long as it doesn't threaten the life of his adoptive father like in his previous life, he can do whatever Shao Xulin wants to do.
Jian Hua had no intention of hindering him, let alone assisting him.
"Because there is no hatred in your eyes, Major Jian." Huang Yuan looked into Jian Hua's eyes and said, "This era is not as well-dressed as it appears on the surface, and soon all the contradictions will accumulate and break out. War , Turmoil is coming soon, Major Jane, who does not have hatred in his eyes, will not survive long in that new era."
Jian Hua also looked into Huang Yuan's eyes without flinching, and laughed mockingly: "How does Mr. Huang know that I have no hatred in my heart?"
"You hate me, and you showed it unabashedly," Huang Yuan replied, "The old general in the satellite city has protected you too well. Your city is not even as good as your younger brother."
Shao Xulin was suddenly involved in the conversation, raised his eyes to look at the two people who were at war, his face was still calm and not angry or angry.
"It's getting late, Mr. Huang, please go back," Jian Hua said bluntly, "Next time Father has time, you are welcome to visit again."
He's giving an eviction order.
Huang Yuan sneered in his heart, as expected he was still a brat with nothing to worry about.He stood up and said, "Since this is the case, I will not bother you another day."
Shao Xulin also stood up from his seat, and said to Jian Hua in a low voice, "You rest for a while, and I'll walk him to the door."
Jian Hua's face was gloomy, her eyes turned between the two of them, but she still nodded.
Shao Xulin sent Huang Yuan to the door, but the driver hadn't come yet.
There is only a dim chandelier under the porch, which is shaken by the wind.
Huang Yuan put on his coat at the door.
Shao Xulin didn't wear a coat, only a thin sweater that didn't block the wind.
"Shao Xulin, you sent me out, do you want to ask me something?" Huang Yuan knew that the three stories he just told had already had an effect, and Shao Xulin seemed to be hooked.
Shao Xulin didn't speak, but took a few steps forward, stood in the open air, and looked at the direction of the car in the distance.
"The three stories I told have one thing in common. I don't know if you noticed it," Shao Xulin ignored him, but Huang Yuan continued, "Behind these stories, there is a scandal about the thief being his father. "
Shao Xulin turned his head suddenly, and a grabbing hand twisted Huang Yuan's arm behind his back, and pressed it to the ground.He grabbed Huang Yuan's throat with his elbow, and asked fiercely: "Who are you? What is the purpose of coming to the satellite city? Why do you want to provoke my relationship with my brother and father?"
☆、Death of adoptive father·8
Huang Yuan struggled vigorously, and Shao Xulin was defenseless at first, almost being pushed away by him.Shao Xulin showed no mercy, and pushed him face down to the ground with all his strength.
The light above the head was dim, casting Shao Xulin's shadow on Huang Yuan's body, Huang Yuan's face was hidden in the darkness.
Huang Yuan suddenly laughed softly, as if he didn't care about the situation that he was under the control of others at the moment, he laughed heartily, but because of his poor breathing, he was choked and coughed a few times.
Shao Xulin looked at him coldly, he had already sensed this person's malicious intentions.
Huang Yuan laughed for a while, then gradually stopped talking, and said: "As expected, I did not misunderstand you. You are not the brainless young son of the satellite city lord. Your scheming and patience are exactly the same as your biological father."
When Shao Xulin heard him mentioning his biological father, the expression on his face was slightly broken, and there was a trace of pain in his eyes.
Huang Yuan said: "It has been 12 years since your father passed away. I was also his student 12 years ago." His words seemed to contain infinite memories.
Knowing that he was his biological father's old friend, Shao Xulin let go of his hand a little, stepped back half a step, and let Huang Yuan stand up.
Huang Yuan stood up, patted the dust on his body, and looked around.I saw that the monitor on the porch seemed to have been smashed by something, with a broken corner and lost its function.The surrounding flower corridors are also full of overlapping honeysuckle flowers, which can just block prying eyes.Only then did Huang Yuan understand why Shao Xulin would have a showdown with him here, seeing Shao Xulin's expression a little more smiling.
"Leave the satellite city. I know that the northern city is doing terrible things. Don't implicate my adoptive father and brother." Shao Xulin said.
Huang Yuan's smile faltered, and after a while, he answered the irrelevant question and said, "Did you work hard in the past ten years? I heard that after your father died, I searched for you everywhere. I heard that you were in Sauron Prison, so I drove you away." In the past, they said that you had been let go, and after two years I learned that you were living on the streets, and I wanted to find you. At that time, in Beibei City, when I finally escaped, it was one step too late, and you had already been picked up by someone else."
"My brother and the general are very kind to me." Shao Xulin said, he was not very interested in Huang Yuan's words.It's just that he didn't realize it himself, and the address for his adoptive father changed back to "General".
Huang Yuan said: "Do you think your ten-year life of pretending to be crazy is good?"
Shao Xulin turned his head to look at the night at the end of the path. He didn't know what happened to the driver, but he still didn't show up.
Huang Yuan took out the cigar from his pocket and lit one.
"You also know that the satellite city can't trust you at all, right? I know what kind of person your father is, and I can't believe that his son will be as mediocre as you are now. You are only a lieutenant until now, your mediocre The so-called brother was already a captain when he was here. In order to make them not suspicious of you, you carefully pretended to be a mediocre person, and you said they were very good to you, who would believe it?"
Shao Xulin said: "I don't need others to worry about what I am willing to do."
Huang Yuan sneered silently, and said, "Unfortunately, no matter what you do, they still won't believe you."
"They are my family," Shao Xulin said, "They have always been very kind to me."
He kept repeating that the old general and Jian Hua were very kind to him.From Huang Yuan's ears, this was already a kind of self-hypnotic paranoia. He found an opportunity to take advantage of the loopholes in Shao Xulin's words.
——But it’s not time to exploit this loophole yet.
Huang Yuan laughed dryly, and said, "Why do you think the old general in Satellite City treats you differently? There are thousands of homeless children on the street, why does he only regard you as his adopted son?"
Shao Xulin froze for a moment, seemed to be stopped by Huang Yuan's question, and said after a long time: "Probably my brother begged him."
He was picked up by Jian Hua from the street to the satellite city. Over the years, he has kept his biological father's death and the destruction of his family deeply hidden in his heart. His adoptive father has tried many times, but he only pretends that he doesn't remember.He also thought about why his adoptive father would adopt him, and in the end it could only be attributed to the whim of the rich.
Huang Yuan shook his head, as if mocking Shao Xulin's innocence, and said, "You look very similar to your father, and the old general of Satellite City must have recognized you at a glance. How your father died, he knows best. , He also did a lot of tricks. He raised you to turn you into a waste, and only a waste will forget the hatred of his father and treat the enemy as a benefactor."
He almost gritted his teeth to say the last few words.It seems that the matter of Shao Xulin calling the old castellan of the satellite city his father at the dinner just now stabbed him deeply.
Shao Xulin frowned and said, "The general is my father's friend. When I was young, my father often took me to visit satellite cities."
He pointed to the shadows of the bushes in front of him, and said, "The bushes and bushes at that time were already so tall."
Huang Yuan interrupted him: "Your father has no friends!" His voice was not loud, but full of anger.
"When your father was framed, everyone he knew was interrogated," Huang Yuan said. "Some of the friends your father thought were right, some of them fell into trouble and provided testimony against him; Your father said a word; the other part, for the sake of his own glory and wealth, is the main force to frame your father."
When his father died, Shao Xulin was still young, and he didn't know much about some things that happened back then. After listening to Huang Yuan's words, his face turned pale.
Huang Yuan continued: "The satellite city was originally not prominent among the seven strongholds of the Milky Way. After your father died wrongfully, it suddenly rose to prosper. There is some dirty collusion in it, haven't you thought about it?"
"What do you want to say, please say it directly." Shao Xulin said in a cold voice.
Huang Yuan laughed again, raised his hand, patted Shao Xulin's shoulder, and said, "I don't have any evidence, and I can't convince you yet. As long as you haven't forgotten your father, it's fine. If you forget too, he will have to recite it." accused of treason, shall never rest in peace."
Shao Xulin clenched his hands into fists by his side, and then slowly released them.
A burst of lights reflected on the tree shadows in the distance, and the car was finally arriving.
Shao Xulin and Huang Yuan stopped talking, and both of them returned to their usual indifferent expressions. When the car approached, Huang Yuan suddenly turned around slightly, and whispered to Shao Xulin, "If you have anything to do, you can come to the northern city. Find me. His Royal Highness has always been thinking about you."
The car stopped in front of him, Huang Yuan patted Shao Xulin's shoulder with a smile, and said, "If there is anything I don't understand, I will stay in the satellite city for a few days, and you are welcome to discuss it with me."
The middle-aged driver gave the two of them a suspicious look. When Huang Yuan got into the back seat of the car, the driver saluted Shao Xulin and started the car.
The headlights went away, bypassed a clump of bushes, and disappeared at the corner of the road.
The surroundings were calm again, and the wind blew through the honeysuckle bushes, bringing a burst of cool fragrance.
Shao Xulin didn't wear a coat, and couldn't help shivering in the late night wind.
His biological father has passed away a long time ago, but his life before he was five years old was so happy, and he will always remember his father's kindness and knowledge.Even in those days when he was imprisoned, the father tried his best to protect his son, saved his own small rations for his son, let his son ride on his shoulders, and looked at the sky above his head from the skylight.
When his father died, Shao Xulin, who was only six years old, felt a surge of hatred in his heart.
To this day, that pain and hatred are still surging in Shao Xulin's nightmare every night.
-Adoptive father...
What kind of role did that seemingly kind old man play in his father's death?
Shao Xulin stood at the door for a while, letting the cold wind clear his chaotic brain, then turned around, opened the door and walked in.
☆、Death of adoptive father·9
The room was brightly lit, and the hall was empty.In the fish tank on the side of the hall, several tropical fish sank at the bottom of the tank, staring at Shao Xulin's direction, as if they were looking at him.Bubbles popped up from the vents at the bottom.
Shao Xulin walked to the glass fish tank, bent down, and looked at the most colorful one. The fish didn't notice it, and flicked its tail after a long time.
I sprinkled most of the fish food that was placed next to it into it, and watched a few half-dead fish come back to life and swim to the surface of the water to chase particles.
Shao Xulin sighed silently and walked towards the restaurant.
There were no servants in the adoptive father's house, and the father and son did many things by themselves. The table cook would clean up. In order to reduce her burden, Shao Xulin and Jian Hua would help clean the table since childhood.
When Shao Xulin walked into the restaurant, he was surprised to find that the table was still the same as when he left.
Jian Hua sat in Huang Yuan's original position, with her head down, wondering what she was thinking.
Shao Xulin felt a slight panic for no reason, walked over, squatted down beside Jian Hua, held Jian Hua's hand, and said, "It's getting late, go and rest. I'm fine here."
Jian Hua lowered her eyes, and after a long time, she turned her gaze to Shao Xulin a little bit stiffly.The two looked at each other, and they both hid a lot of secrets from each other.
Jian Hua grabbed Shao Xulin's arm suddenly, and pulled him to stand up.
"Come with me." He said, without letting go of his hand, he pulled Shao Xulin out of the living room.
Shao Xulin followed behind Jian Hua silently, and was pulled all the way to the first floor, in front of his adoptive father's bedroom.
The adoptive father's orderly was arranging the medicine bottles by the flower stand in front of the bedroom door with the nurse. When he saw Jian Hua and the two of them, he stopped them and said, "The general has already fallen asleep after taking sleeping pills. Let me tell the two young masters to go to bed early too." , Tomorrow there will be a staff meeting, the general hopes that you will also attend and listen, if you have anything to say, we can talk about it tomorrow.”
Regardless of the obstruction, Jian Hua said, "We have something urgent. We must report to the general tonight."
The young orderly looked at Jian Hua in surprise, hesitated and said, "But the general has never slept well..."
Shao Xulin had some ominous premonition in his heart. It seemed that Jian Hua was pulling him to see his adoptive father late at night, probably to say something unfavorable. Hearing what the orderly said, he also chimed in: "Come back tomorrow, let the old man have a good rest."
"No!" Jian Hua said loudly, and the hand holding Shao Xulin's wrist unconsciously added some strength. Shao Xulin's hand was already bruised, but Jian Hua didn't notice it.
——It must be resolved immediately, otherwise, Shao Xulin will most likely be instigated by Huang Yuan, thus killing his adoptive father like in the previous life.
Seeing Jian Hua's expression, the orderly silently stepped aside from the door of his adoptive father's bedroom.
Jian Hua took a deep breath and knocked lightly on the door three times.
The adoptive father's sleep was really shallow, and immediately, a voice came from inside: "What's the matter?"
Jian Hua said: "My father is me, Xu Lin and I have something to ask you for."
"Come in." The adoptive father said, his voice was a little louder than before, as if he had woken up from a half-dream.
It was only after Jian Hua walked into the room that she let go of Shao Xulin's hand, which had been tightly clenched.
In the adoptive father's bedroom, only a desk lamp in front of the bed was turned on, and the orange light spilled onto the head of the bed. The adoptive father leaned on the pillow and looked at the two sons who came to visit late at night, showing a gentle smile.
Soon, his expression became surprised, because the two sons came close, and he saw the pale face of the elder son, and the expression of the younger son who seemed to be at a loss.
"Father," Jian Hua said, stopping a few steps in front of her adoptive father's bed, "How did Xu Lin's biological father die?"
Hearing his words, Shao Xulin suddenly raised his eyes, and looked at Jian Hua in shock and anger.
The adoptive father's face also darkened in an instant.The love that belonged to his father faded from his face, and the coercion of the superiors and old soldiers spread across the room.
The atmosphere in the bedroom changed. The adoptive father raised his hand and pressed the power switch next to the bed, and the headlights above his head turned on.The room became brighter.
Lost the protection of warm orange tones, no more homely father-son-brother vibes, now an officer looking at two young soldiers.
The adoptive father lifted the quilt, put on slippers, stood up, walked slowly to the desk, turned around, and looked at the two sons for a long time without a word.
"He was killed by someone." The adoptive father said slowly.
It was as if word by word jumped into my mind.Every word brought a fire point, in the brain, in the heart, burning crazily.
"Xu Lin," the adoptive father looked at him and said, "The case report says he committed suicide, don't believe it. Your father is a man, he will not commit suicide irresponsibly."
Shao Xulin has been in Satellite City for ten years, and he has never mentioned his father to his adoptive father.
The adoptive father also seems to have been trying to erase the memory of his biological father from Shao Xulin's mind.
Shao Xulin raised his head, and his adoptive father was also looking at him.
The ten-year relationship between father and son is still like two strangers.
"He did not commit any crime." Shao Xulin said.
"I don't know," the adoptive father said, looking at Shao Xulin calmly. "At that time, the case was under investigation, and no one could say whether he did it. The case dragged on for nearly a year, and he still had no clue. At this time, your father He died, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, he died too timely. If he didn't die, the case would not be closed, and more people would be involved."
Shao Xulin listened, his eyes ached sorely, and they were so dry that they felt empty.
"At that time... what did you do?" Shao Xulin asked with difficulty.
——Huang Yuan said that the lord of the satellite city was not innocent in the death of his father.
"I was entrusted by Her Majesty the Queen to try this case. I didn't find out the truth and let your father die for no reason," said the adoptive father. "I feel very guilty."
After that, there was a lengthy silence in the bedroom. The father and son stood at one side of the room, silent like three sculptures.
In the end, it was the adoptive father who broke through the suffocating weight, walked over, and patted Shao Xulin on the shoulder: "The files of the case are all in the study, and when you grow up, I will hand them all over to you. I hope you can find out one day. The truth, to bring innocent people to justice, and to bring criminals to justice."
"When?" Shao Xulin asked. He had been tortured by the nightmare of his father's wrongful death for more than ten years. He didn't even want to wait for a chance to touch the truth.
"I also want to give it to you sooner," said the adoptive father, "this case has already become my heart disease. But..."
The adoptive father paused, and said: "You still have to wait until you grow up, your character is extreme and stubborn, maybe you don't feel it, and you even try your best to hide it, but I have lived for so many years, and I am very good at judging people. If you do this, something will happen.”
Standing there, Shao Xulin's face was originally flushed with excitement, but now it slowly turned pale.
The adoptive father looked at him and said, "I'm also waiting for the day when you can grow up to be your own self, but haste makes waste. You have the shadow of your father in you. Don't let me down."
Shao Xulin took half a step back and said, "Thank you dad." Then he quickly left his adoptive father's bedroom without saying good night.
The adoptive father looked at Jian Hua who was standing aside, and said, "Go and persuade him, too."
"Yes," Jian Hua simply agreed, walked to the door, then turned around and said, "I'm sorry to disturb you so late, please have a good rest."
The adoptive father finally showed a smile again, waved his hand and said, "You guys go to bed early too."
Until the doors were all closed, the sound in the corridor was completely isolated.
All the smiles on the adoptive father's face disappeared, leaving behind a deep exhaustion.
In the yard outside the window, there were occasional crows croaking.
The adoptive father turned off the light and lay back on the bed.But the drowsiness has disappeared, and I can't sleep anymore.
The adoptive father stayed in the dark for a long time, sat up and turned on the lamp.He picked up the phone by the bed and dialed a number.
"Pass down the order to arrest Huang Yuan immediately.... Espionage."
——Shao Xulin's abnormal behavior tonight must be related to Huang Yuan's visit.Sure enough, Beibei City wanted to transfer the satellite city's relationship from within.After hanging up the phone, the adoptive father thought.
——I have to go to the basement tomorrow to destroy part of the data.Shao Xulin had already noticed the case back then.
Although he kept the dossier at that time, it was indeed because he was not reconciled and wanted to wait for someone to find out the dusty truth one day.
Now it seems that the only person who can do it is probably Shao Xulin.
However, Shao Xulin made him feel scared.This child who has been raised for ten years has always been a ticking time bomb by his side.
This child is filial and sensible, knows his identity is sensitive, never causes trouble, and is praised everywhere he goes.However, as his supporter, his adoptive father still saw the hostility hidden in his heart.
——Those things should be destroyed as soon as possible.
Hope he never finds out the truth.
The adoptive father looked at the shadow of the tree on the window and stayed up all night.
☆、The death of adoptive father.10
Jian Hua followed Shao Xulin out of her adoptive father's bedroom.The orderly and the nurse stood at the end of the corridor, watching in amazement as the two hurried past.
"Papa may call you later, please take care of me." Seeing the orderly, Jian Hua slowed down and told him.
"Yes." The orderly didn't reply until Jian Hua had already walked away.
Jian Hua quickened her pace and finally caught up with Shao Xulin on the stairs.
"Shao Xulin!" Jian Hua stood in front of Shao Xulin, blocking his footsteps.
Shao Xulin was on the next step of the stairs, so he looked half a head shorter than Jian Hua.He raised his head and glanced at Jian Hua.
His eyes were bloodshot, and so were his eye sockets.
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