Chapter 0006: Pathological Father-Son Relationship

Time flies, and the years pass swiftly; in the blink of an eye, two whole years have gone by. Two years is neither long nor short, yet it is sufficient to change many things, though it may also remain just as it always was

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Not only does Xiao Hongjun exhibit a pathological state, but Zhao Xiuying also presents a pathological condition, albeit in a completely opposite manner.

The male officer began to check his watch, staring out the window

He moved!" Xiao Hongjun suddenly spoke up

Xiao Yuanchao is now seven and a half years old, having grown taller, and has begun attending the first grade at school. Every day, Xiao Hongjun punctually takes him to school and then waits at the school gate until it is time to pick him up after classes.

One minute has passed, two minutes have passed, three minutes have passed... A full nine minutes have passed, yet Xiao Yuanchao remains curled up there.

In an instant, Xiao Hongjun's waist bent once more, and tears silently streamed down.

"Old Xiao, why bother..." Sun Honglie patted Xiao Hongjun on the shoulder and let out a heavy sigh

"It is my fault, it is my mistake, I am ill, I am truly ill, but all of this has nothing to do with my son." Xiao Hongjun said anxiously: "I have five sons, four of whom are the best soldiers. By the way, my father, my father is also the best soldier. Including me, I, I am also the best soldier. I was among the first batch of scouts, I fought in the self-defense counterattack war, and I killed thirteen Vietnamese special forces. If you don't believe me, ask Commander Sun, he knows everything, he knows it all." I was among the first batch of scouts, I fought in the self-defense counterattack war, and I killed thirteen Vietnamese special forces. If you don't believe me, ask Commander Sun, he knows everything, he knows it all.

The male officer squinted his eyes and fixed his gaze intently on Xiao Yuanchao, while the corner of his eye glanced towards the road to the east directly in front of the school entrance, as well as the road to the south

Xiao Hongjun sat by the window, alternating between crying and laughing, appearing as if he were mad

It moved, indeed it moved. Xiao Yuanchao extended both of his palms, counting his fingers there.

"Take him away now, immediately, at once," said Xiao Hongjun淡淡, a faint smile appearing on his wrinkled face

Ah! Xiao Yuanchao let out a cry of surprise, staring with terrified eyes at a bicycle with a flat tire

He sensed the sudden surge of killing intent erupting from Xiao Hongjun's body, a killing intent that originated from the battlefield, from the brutal and bloody scene of combat!

"I am sorry, but there is nothing I can do." The male soldier shook his head again and said, "I do not know what Instructor Chang sees in your son, but after two hours of observation, your son truly has no redeeming qualities. Or rather, your son has been rendered unfit by you and does not meet our criteria for acceptance."

The bewildered Xiao Yuanchao was taken away by two individuals, disappearing from Xiao Hongjun's sight

Xiao Yuanchao stood at the school gate with a backpack, not daring to take a single step. His eyes constantly scanned the passing people, filled with extreme unease

It seems that the iron-blooded soldier, adorned with severed heads, has been reborn and returned to the battlefield, once again bloodthirsty and frenzied

This is a young soldier who appears to be in his twenties, yet he bears the rank of Major on his shoulders. Accompanying him is another soldier, a woman, also in her twenties, who looks gentle and sweet, with a very charming smile, and she too holds the rank of Major.

In a room diagonally across from the school, Xiao Hongjun sat blankly by the window, lifting a corner of the curtain to gaze at his son, who resembled a mouse. He felt self-reproach, guilt, pain, and unease, and several times he wanted to rush to his son's side, but he held himself back firmly.

Upon hearing these words, Xiao Hongjun's body trembled violently, and his eyes, filled with deep affection, reluctance, heartache, and pride for his son, reflected a profound emotional intensity that ultimately crystallized into resolute determination

With a splash, a basin of clear water was spilled on the road to the left of the school

At the school gate, Xiao Yuanchao remained motionless, huddled in the corner of the wall. He held his backpack tightly against his chest to shield his body, revealing only a small head, vigilantly scanning everything in front of him

At the moment the roar sounded, the male officer's eyes instinctively narrowed slightly, and his pupils instantly contracted into the most dangerous pinprick shape

Xiao Hongjun was enraged; he knew his son, and in his heart, every one of Xiao Hongjun's sons was a hero, no one could be better than his son

Sun Honglie stood quietly behind him, slowly and powerfully saluting this father who had nothing, the salute lingering for a long time...

The male soldier did not say much, only that Xiao Hongjun's son probably would not meet the standards. They came mainly for the sake of formality, to provide an explanation upon their return

"Chief, you said, you said, I am listening." Xiao Hongjun nodded vigorously, anxiously saying, "I know I am sick, I should not hit him every day, I should not confine him at home every day. But I am afraid, I am truly afraid of losing my last son. I know my actions may have already ruined the child, but I beg you to give him one more chance, the last chance!"

Over time, Xiao Yuanchao became afraid of his father, yet he could not live without him. When his father was present, he was filled with trepidation; when his father was absent, he still felt the same fear. His father not only instilled fear in him but also provided a sense of security in a world where he did not communicate with anyone else

Suddenly, the male officer saw that Xiao Yuanchao's mouth was moving again, and the shape of his lips surprisingly matched his countdown. His eyes instantly widened, revealing an expression of disbelief.

While he was waiting at the school gate in the afternoon, Sun Honglie was approached by a male and a female soldier, who informed him that they were there to take his son to join the army

The experience from two years ago has left Xiao Hongjun with a noticeable pathology, making him more concerned about his son, while also becoming increasingly irritable. At home, if Xiao Yuanchao strays from his sight, he searches desperately as if he were drowning, and once he finds him, he unhesitatingly gives his son a severe beating.

At that moment, Xiao Yuanchao ran to the accident scene with a backpack. Amidst the chaos of the onlookers, he swiftly took the phone from the stunned truck driver's pocket and made a call. He then ran to the side of the motorcyclist lying in a pool of blood and sat down next to him, preventing anyone from touching the other person's body

Even sometimes during class, Xiao Hongjun could not rest easy and had to enter the school to check on his son Xiao Yuanchao's class to see if he was indeed safe and sound

He is too young, and the troops he joined are...

"You don't understand..." Xiao Hongjun raised his head, closed his tearful eyes, and said with immense pain while clenching his fists: "I am ill, I love my son more than anyone else, but my love will destroy him, utterly destroy him..."

In this family environment, seven-year-old Xiao Yuanchao became withdrawn. He grew increasingly fearful of his father, remaining silent throughout the day and never engaging in communication with others

Please... Xiao Hongjun's face, marked by the weight of life and the passage of time, is filled with a deep sense of pleading

Xiao Hongjun turned his gaze towards Sun Honglie, as if Sun Honglie had once again become his lifeline

An hour has passed, and the sky has gradually darkened. Xiao Yuanchao is still huddled at the school gate, but he has changed from standing to squatting, crouched at the corner.

"Thirteen seconds, twelve seconds, eleven seconds, ten seconds, nine seconds ..." The male soldier realized that the motorcycle and the small truck were about to collide, and he began the countdown aloud

His greatest joy was holding a Wangwang snow cake while gazing at the sky, hoping that the uncle named Changsheng would come to take him away to join the army, to play a good game of hide and seek.

Senior! The female officer's sweet voice reached the ears, providing a particularly pleasant sensation, which was very enjoyable

"Observe for another hour." A loud and steady voice came from behind.

After speaking, Xiao Hongjun stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back, staring intently at his son.

However, after a period of observation, Xiao Hongjun suddenly realized that his son had become timid and cowardly, even less so than a girl.

Xiao Hongjun was stunned, Sun Honglie was also stunned, and the sweet female soldier was stunned as well, all turning their heads to look at the extremely excited male soldier

We understand your feelings, but please understand us as well. The female officer smiled warmly at Xiao Hongjun and said: "Senior, your four sons have already sacrificed themselves for the country, and your only remaining son is the sole motivation for you to continue living. To be honest, we really did not want to come here. If we take the child away, the child's mother will probably not be able to bear it. Your family has already contributed so much to our country... To be honest, we really did not want to come here. If we take the child away, the child's mother will probably not be able to bear it. Your family has already contributed so much to our country..."

Regarding Xiao Hongjun's illness, Zhao Xiuying was utterly helpless. She could only pour all her maternal love onto Xiao Yuanchao, doing everything in her power to satisfy her son's every desire. There was even an instance when Xiao Yuanchao whimsically wanted to taste what a caterpillar was like; Zhao Xiuying immediately went to catch a caterpillar, astonishingly fulfilling her son's sudden whim.

The young major shook his head, exchanged a glance with the female officer, and turned to leave

As the countdown entered the final two seconds, Xiao Yuanchao quickly covered his eyes with both hands, his face filled with reluctance

The male officer shook his head

I want this child!" The male officer said to Xiao Hongjun in a deep voice: "Senior, prepare to say goodbye. We will take your son away tonight.

"Special Forces." Xiao Hongjun slowly opened his eyes, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes, and softly said: "Old Sun... Although I am ill, when I am awake... I am willing to send my last son to the battlefield..."

On that day after school, it was rare for Xiao Hongjun not to pick up Xiao Yuanchao. This instilled an indescribable sense of fear in the seven-and-a-half-year-old Xiao Yuanchao, and his first reaction was: Where is Dad? Will I get punished when I go home?

At this moment, Xiao Hongjun was filled with fear; he was afraid that he had truly ruined his son completely

A motorcycle is speeding in from the east, while a small truck is approaching from the road to the south, with a considerable distance between the two.

"Genius-level calculation ability!" The male soldier stared at Xiao Yuanchao's small frame and quickly said, "A person's calculation ability can be cultivated later, but those who possess innate precision in calculation are truly geniuses. Perfect precision in calculation requires talent and intuition, and this child has a perfect talent for precise calculation!"

Xiao Hongjun did not hesitate to refuse outright; how could he possibly allow his only remaining son to enlist again? What if he were to die once more?

Don't go!" Xiao Hongjun shouted loudly to stop the two. He rushed in front of them in one swift motion and said excitedly, "Give him a little more time, give my son a little more time.

"My son is not useless." Xiao Hongjun slowly straightened his slightly hunched back, raised his head, and said in an undeniable tone: "Ten minutes, give him another ten minutes!"

With a loud crash, the motorcycle collided heavily with the small truck. The motorcycle was instantly thrown away, and the rider fell heavily onto the road, covered in blood.

In addition, there is Sun Honglie, who is a master in his own right.

Xiao Hongjun indeed lives in a pathological state, but he is unwilling to destroy his son. His son should be an eagle, a tiger, just like his four brothers, just like his grandfather and father

Genius! Genius!" The male soldier gasped and let out a low growl.

Xiao Yuanchao's body suddenly shivered, and he turned his head to look. After quite a while, he regained his senses and continued to wait anxiously.

Sun Honglie stood quietly to the side, his gaze extremely complex as he looked at the two young major officers, a man and a woman. In his eyes, there was envy, fervor, and sighs, but more than anything, there was respect

The female officer, with her eyes wide open, let out a long breath, gestured for the male officer to put away the military knife in his hand, and nodded at him.

Sun Honglie in the room shook his head, preparing to go up and comfort Xiao Hongjun

Regardless of whether he admits it or not, the fact is evident: the son has been ruined by himself

Seemingly concerned that the people in the room would not understand, the male soldier took a big gulp of purified water and exclaimed: "An ordinary person can only make a judgment about a car accident within 2 seconds before it occurs. A trained individual can make a judgment up to 9 seconds in advance based on the speed of the vehicle, while someone trained in precision calculation can make a preliminary judgment 13.5 seconds ahead of time. I made my preliminary judgment at 13 seconds, and this child was actually in sync with my timing. I made my preliminary judgment at 13 seconds, and this child was actually in sync with my timing. He was counting down with his fingers, and he was mouthing the countdown... Indeed, he is a promising candidate favored by Instructor Chang!"

"Shut up!" Xiao Hongjun suddenly shouted violently, glaring fiercely at the female officer

In the absence of Xiao Hongjun, all the surrounding sounds instilled a deep sense of unease, even fear, in Xiao Yuanchao. Over the course of two years, while other children played outside, he had to remain under his father's watchful eye; when other children were being spoiled in their fathers' arms, he knelt on the ground in terror and silence, allowing his father to beat him mercilessly

The male and female officers glanced at Xiao Hongjun and turned to stride out.