Chapter Nine, Polishing the Sword
Moreover, let me share a secret with you: the father I have never met may not actually be dead. However, if one day we have the opportunity for a father-son reunion, whether for personal or public reasons, I am very likely to take his life myself
Looking at that face, both familiar and unfamiliar, Feng Yinglou's breath suddenly became heavy. Although this visitor was holding a large bag of snacks that children would love, how could Feng Yinglou possibly forget the man who, with a lighter in hand and a plastic barrel filled with gasoline at his feet, charged at him like lightning, exuding a murderous aura that pierced Feng Yinglou's heart in an instant
Faced with a group army commander who wields military power and possesses immeasurable influence in both military and political spheres, and confronted with irrefutable evidence of his son's numerous crimes, even the deputy mayor responsible for the city's administrative and judicial affairs finds himself powerless... He understands better than anyone that, in an already disadvantageous position, a deputy mayor has no chance against a commanding general with a proven track record and a legion of outstanding subordinates trained under his leadership
Feng Hongwei shook his head vigorously, but he quickly realized that facing this visitor and *illustrated* book enthusiast with such an attitude could likely bring him unexpected trouble. He swiftly added: "However, I have seen you at the special examination department of the military hospital, and I know that you come to the military district twice a year during fixed periods. I, I, I can roughly guess your background."
Lei Hongfei ultimately walked out of the place where he had lived for several years with empty hands, taking nothing with him. No, perhaps what he took away were the bittersweet, angry, joyful, and aggrieved memories and life experiences left behind during times of poverty and hardship, a complex blend of emotions.
On the second day, the ward of Fengying Building welcomed its third visitor.
Astonishment, confusion, joy, hope, excitement... Various complex emotions flickered and changed on Feng Hongwei's face like a revolving lantern
However, Feng Hongwei, who has always been adept at socializing and can manage to raise a faint smile on his face no matter how much he is ostracized in person, was completely stunned the moment his gaze fell upon the face of this visitor, uttering only the word "you".
Perhaps, Lei Hongfei was originally a sword! It is just that now, someone has helped him wipe away the dust on it, allowing him to finally showcase his sharpness
Lei Hongfei said softly: "I had always taken it for granted that it was my grandfather who was in the wrong, and I never gave him a chance to explain. In my eyes, when my mother and I were in trouble, his help was merely a matter of convenience, yet he could stand by and watch coldly, having long cast aside familial ties. However, it was only this time, when you were gravely injured for my sake and I had to stay behind, that I could finally understand everything with a calm mind. Although my heart ached terribly, and I felt so frustrated that I wanted to grab a machine gun and shoot anyone I saw on the street, I still called out to him as 'Grandfather' at the first opportunity. Because a man must be clear about grievances and kindness; my grandfather was not in the wrong, so I cannot vent my anger on him!"
No! No! No!
Accompanied by Yang Mu and the secretary of the deputy mayor, Lei Hongfei hurried back to the house he rented. Under the careful and fearful gazes of everyone present, Lei Hongfei watched as Yang Mu casually tore off the seal that had been affixed to the door by the public security authorities. As he walked in and surveyed the twelve-square-meter dwelling, Lei Hongfei suddenly froze in place.
The Wind Shadow Pavilion indeed has issues to discuss with www.hetushucom.com. He stared carefully at Lei Hongfei's face and cautiously asked: "Brother Lei Hongfei, have you reconciled with grandfather?"
Hmm
Two days ago, if someone had told Lei Hongfei that he would reconcile with his grandfather, even changing the information in his household registration to adopt his grandfather's surname Xue, he would have certainly dismissed the idea as nonsense. However, in the past two days, he not only moved into the villa-style residence of General Lei Mingze but also accepted many of General Lei Mingze's arrangements.
The landlady, who once had a brief romantic affair with him, could only secretly observe from the side; she found herself unable to meet Lei Hongfei's gaze. It was not merely because the two individuals behind Lei represented a power that was overwhelmingly strong for her, nor was it solely due to the car parked outside the courtyard, which had already revealed too much. Rather, at that moment, Lei Hongfei exuded a brilliance that was so dazzling and so intimidating that she could not bear to look directly at him. It was not merely because the two individuals behind Lei represented a power that was overwhelmingly strong for her, nor was it solely due to the car parked outside the courtyard, which had already revealed too much. Rather, at that moment, Lei Hongfei exuded a brilliance that was so dazzling and so intimidating that she could not bear to look directly at him
You must not think that I, as your brother, have reconciled with our grandfather out of a desire to survive or out of envy for the so-called high-quality life. I, Lei Hongfei, am not that despicable
Looking at the man before him, who held a position one rank higher and wore an expression of absolute peculiarity, the visitor and *Tu* finally spoke. His voice remained as deep as ever, exuding strength and a sense of oppression, "Do we know each other?"
When only these two brothers remained in the ward, Lei Hongfei simply climbed onto the bed and lay side by side with Feng Yinglou on the not-so-spacious hospital bed
"If you can guess it, that would be even better," the lieutenant colonel handed the large bag of snacks to Feng Yinglou's mother, then pointed at Feng Yinglou and said in a deep voice, "Could you give me some time to talk to him privately?"
This small dwelling holds the unbearable past of his years, encompassing too many joys, sorrows, and struggles of the weak who fight at the bottom of society, filled with resentment and aspirations for the future. Yet, the picture of Xue'er he has贴在墙上 still shows her sweet, innocent smile, while he stands beside her, his lips still curled with a nonchalant ease, having experienced the myriad of human conditions.
Lei Hongfei walked out of this room. As he turned around, just like in the more than 1,000 ordinary days before, he carefully closed the door tightly. He let out a gentle sigh. When he raised his head and strode down the long staircase, accompanied by Yang Mu and the secretary of the vice mayor, as he exited this small courtyard, he was no longer the boy who could only rely on selling his own body to exchange for a space to survive, with no other options available to him.
Feeling the genuine fear emanating from her son, even the mother sitting on the bed, holding a small knife to peel an apple, instinctively harbored a sense of hostility towards the visiting colonel
He took out the lighter and slowly burned the photos of him and Xue'er, watching them twist and deform little by little under the gentle licking of the flames, until they turned into meaningless black ashes.
Leihongfei leaned comfortably against the wall behind him, his eyes fixed on the ceiling, and said: "Now it’s just the two of us, brothers. Between brothers, there should be no secrets; we should speak freely and openly. If you have any questions, just ask directly."
Listening to such an astonishing declaration, the Wind Shadow Tower remained steady and undisturbed, neither voicing agreement nor shaking its head in opposition. Lei Hongfei, slightly taken aback, lowered his head. It was only at this moment that he humorously and exasperatedly realized that this sworn younger brother had found a comfortable position by resting his head on his chest. As he rested and listened, he unknowingly fell asleep shamelessly!