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"This is so infuriating!" Fourth Elder Liu Datong said angrily.
"What's wrong?" Second Elder Feng Taiping asked.
"We are Elders of the Yin Yang Sect! Not so lowly lackeys sent to gather intelligence!" Liu Datong ground his teeth in a low growl, "It's killing , it really is killing !"
"Ah..." Feng Taiping sighed, "We are at soone else's rcy now... Xiong Batian calls the shots in the Yin Yang Sect nowadays; whatever he says goes. What choice do we have but to bow our heads and obey? Rebel? Can we even manage that? Even if all of us joined together, we wouldn't be a match for Xiong Batian."
"If only Sect Leader Tang were here," Liu Datong said, "he could slap Xiong Batian to death with a single palm strike!"
"What's the use in talking about that now?" Feng Taiping shook his head, "Sect Leader Tang is undergoing his life-and-death retreat, and it's uncertain whether he'll even survive it... If Sect Leader Tang doesn't erge safely from his retreat... then we're in for a bleak ti, forced to live under Xiong Batian's tyranny for the rest of our lives."
"Don't talk so bleakly," Liu Datong waved his hand, "I believe Sect Leader Tang will make it out! He's the person I admire most in my life; he'll definitely erge unscathed! Then we'll be free, no longer having to endure such humiliation."
Feng Taiping gave a bitter smile, "Let's hope so." He paused and then continued, "Let's talk serious business now, our descent from the mountain this ti is for several purposes: we need to find Lu Sanyang, investigate the murderer of Dongfang Dadao, and transport Dongfang Dadao's body back. There's a lot of trouble ahead."
"I've already made inquiries," Liu Datong said, "Dongfang Dadao's death is connected to a guy nad Gao Fei. We go now and find Gao Fei to make a breakthrough."
Feng Taiping nodded, "Right, we'll go find this Gao Fei."
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Gao Fei had just returned to Southern City when he received a call from Liu ngyao.
"Are you free today?" Liu ngyao asked.
"What's up? Is sothing the matter?"
"Yes, sothing is up. My dad and mom want to et you."
"et ? For what?" Gao Fei was stunned.
"To have dinner, of course. Let tell you, they have a high opinion of you. They already consider you their son-in-law and are urging to marry you."
"How did you respond?"
"I just made up excuses to stall them."
"No wall is impenetrable. If your parents find out the truth..."
"Sa as before, we'll cross that bridge when we co to it. If it's no longer possible to keep it a secret, then we'll co clean with them."
"Fine, I'll listen to you. I happen to be free today."
After agreeing on a ti to et, they ended the call.
...
"Pretending to be a boyfriend... It's a draining job," Gao Fei sighed softly, "and a risky one at that. If exposed, it could lead to huge troubles. Never mind, no point in worrying about it now. Since I've promised, I have to see it through to the end."
For the following period, Gao Fei began to study the white stone he had taken from the ancient tomb.
"Thousand Transformations Stone... Its na sounds impressive, and it looks quite beautiful too."
"I wonder... if it really has a thousand transformations."
"I need to put in extra effort and clear away the ntal Power that Xuan Jizi has imbued into the stone within these two days!"
Gao Fei sat cross-legged on the carpet, hands pressing on the white stone, then channelled his True Qi into his hands. At that mont, the white stone began to tremble, as if trying to break free from Gao Fei's grasp, but it didn't succeed.
Ti flew by quickly.
Without realizing it, evening had arrived.
"Phew!"
Gao Fei withdrew his hands and exhaled a breath of stale air, "One step closer to success. Xuan Jizi's ntal Power within the stone is weakening. Just a bit more effort and his ntal Power should be completely erased."
"Ti to go and et Liu ngyao. I have to play the boyfriend again tonight." Gao Fei stood up, washed his face, then left his residence.
...
The living room was bright with lights.
A large round table was set, surrounded by four people, two n and two won: Liu ngyao's parents, Liu ngyao and Gao Fei.
The dinner was sumptuous, with chicken, fish, duck, at, and a steaming hot pot of soup; also, a bottle of Wuliangye was present.
"Gao Fei, feel free to eat whatever you want, drink whatever you like. Don't be polite at all, just consider this place your ho," Xiao Yun said with a smile, looking more and more pleased with Gao Fei. His daughter certainly had good taste; she knew how to pick a man.
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"Yes, don't be polite." Liu Haishan also followed with a laugh, "Old folks always say, a son-in-law is half a son. Since you're my son-in-law, you're just like my half son!"
"Dad, what are you talking about?" Liu ngyao couldn't listen anymore, "Gao Fei and I aren't married yet, how can he be your son-in-law?"
"Isn't it just a matter of ti?" Liu Haishan laughed.
"Exactly." Xiao Yun nodded, "It's a new society now, there are no such strict rules... Speaking of which, I need to ask, when do you plan to get married? If you ask , do it this year, don't put it off any longer. You're both not getting any younger, it's ti to settle down..."
Gao Fei's face twitched a few tis, feeling a bit overwheld. Liu ngyao's parents were simply too enthusiastic, and it was going over the top.
"Gao Fei, you tell us, when do you plan to marry ngyao?" Xiao Yun asked.
"I... I... I'll listen to ngyao... Whenever she says!" Gao Fei was quite quick-witted, throwing the difficult question back to Liu ngyao. Given his awkward position, he really wasn't suited to answer this question.
"I don't want to get married for now," Liu ngyao said.
"You child." Xiao Yun was imdiately displeased upon hearing this, put down her chopsticks, and began to give Liu ngyao a lecture, "How old are you? You're almost thirty, haven't you heard the saying? 'A man at thirty is in his pri, a woman at thirty is tofu dregs!' Once you hit thirty, you'll be tofu dregs, by then, no man will want you."
"Mom! What are you saying!" Liu ngyao was really angered, "I've grown up, I have my own thoughts, my own plans, can you please not interfere, sotis, you're really annoying!"
"You find annoying?" Xiao Yun's face changed instantly, "You actually find annoying! Every day I work hard for who, isn't it for you, for this family! And you end up finding annoying... Fine, fine, fine, I won't ddle in your affairs anymore! Not anymore!" Xiao Yun stood up and stord off angrily.
The atmosphere at the dinner table instantly beca silent.
Liu ngyao hung her head in silence, and Liu Haishan was also frowning.
"Clack!"
Gao Fei put down his chopsticks, then looked at Liu ngyao with a serious expression, "How could you speak like that! She is your mother, the one who raised you with her own hands, she might have nagged a bit, but does she genuinely care for you? Parents are the greatest people in this world; their love for their children is selfless. As children, we must be filial, we must never anger them!
Filial piety is the most important of virtues, even a three-year-old knows this. Go and apologize to your mother right now, hurry!"
Liu Haishan raised his head, surprised at Gao Fei's words; he hadn't expected Gao Fei to say sothing like that.
Liu ngyao was simply stunned; she hadn't expected Gao Fei to scold her!
"What are you spacing out for! Go now!" Gao Fei raised the volu of his voice, "Go now!!!"
"Ah! Okay... I'm going..." Liu ngyao reflexively stood up, then walked towards the bedroom...
"Well said!" Liu Haishan gave Gao Fei a thumbs-up, "It shows, you're also a filial child!"
"My parents are farrs," Gao Fei said, "Ever since I was sensible, I knew they had it tough, very tough, living a life faced down to the earth and backs to the sky, to provide for and send to school, they faced so much hardship. True, they don't have the capabilities to give a wealthy life, but I've never blad them. They are my parents! Their love for is selfless.
Why am I working to earn money desperately? It's just to give them a good life! They needn't worry about money ever again!"
"You're a good son," Liu Haishan lanted, "It's really rare to see young people with such filial piety and drive like you. Co on, let's drink to that!"
"Cheers!"
The two n picked up their glasses, clinked them lightly, and then downed their drinks.
A few minutes later.
Liu ngyao ca out of the bedroom holding her mother's hand.
"It's all right, my mom isn't angry anymore." Liu ngyao looked at Gao Fei with a huff, she had let her guard down just now and Gao Fei had caught her off guard, which made Liu ngyao feel embarrassed.
"It's not all ngyao's fault, I'm also responsible," Xiao Yun said, "I shouldn't have pushed ngyao to get married, let alone argue with her... To show my apology, I'll take a drink for myself." With that, Xiao Yun picked up her glass and drained it.
A mother's heart is always the most forgiving, never holding grudges against her children.
The mood beca lively again, the four of them ate and drank, laughing and talking, and bursts of hearty laughter would arise whenever the conversation hit a joyful note.
After the al, Gao Fei stood up to leave, and Liu ngyao escorted him downstairs personally.
"I'm sorry, maybe my words were a bit harsh today," Gao Fei said apologetically.
"It's okay," Liu ngyao shook her head, "You were right! Parents really have it tough, and as children, we really shouldn't make them angry."
"Glad you understand," Gao Fei nodded, "Been busy recently?"
"Pretty busy, there are a lot of cases to deal with every day," Liu ngyao replied, "But they're all minor cases."
As they talked, the two arrived at the entrance of the community.
"Alright, you go back. Call if you need anything." Waving at Liu ngyao, Gao Fei then drove off.
"Sigh..."
Liu ngyao let out a soft sigh, "Gao Fei, oh Gao Fei, the better you appear, the higher my parents' expectations for you, and when the truth cos out one day, how will my parents view ? And how will they view you? They will definitely get very angry!" Liu ngyao suddenly had so regrets, regretting having Gao Fei pretend to be her boyfriend. So things, once started, are hard to stop.
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