Dragon Clan: Force me to be reborn and slay dragons

Chapter 289 Chu Tianjiao, your crimes are heinous!
If Lu Mingfei hadn't asked, Chu Zihang might never have realized that he had no idea where his biological father lived after the divorce all these years.

Judging from his expression, Lu Mingfei was also finding it difficult to keep a straight face.

No, what's going on with this father and son? They live in the same city, yet they barely interact, so much so that he doesn't even know where his own father lives!

Chu Zihang's eyes also showed some helplessness. His biological father was notoriously unreliable back then. Apart from a handsome face and a glib tongue, he had nothing. Yet, it was precisely this kind of man who defeated countless suitors and successfully won over his mother.

They got married because the baby was pregnant, and it happened so fast that even the maternal grandparents and the mother's best friend didn't have time to react.

“According to visitation rights, he can only visit me one day a month, but he’s always busy.” Chu Zihang recalled the past, his voice as calm as ever:
“I used to think he was just too busy to find the time, but now I think it might be to avoid having too much contact with me and not want to drag me into this dangerous world.”

When Lu Mingfei heard him talk about all the times Chu Tianjiao broke his promises, such as accompanying the leaders to wash their feet at the parent-teacher meeting, missing the graduation ceremony, and when Chu Zihang was selected by the film crew filming at Shilan Middle School to be an extra, he vowed to come to visit the set, but only his stepfather, the driver who wore sunglasses and kept calling him "young master," showed up. Lu Mingfei lowered his opinion of the current Chu Uncle's standards once again.

However, it was really awful.

“Sometimes we can only see each other once every two or three months. He always makes a point of mentioning my stepfather, always nagging me to keep an eye on my stepfather and protect the family property, and not let him keep a mistress outside…” Chu Zihang is a taciturn person. Except when he is on a mission, he rarely speaks long sentences.

But when Lu Mingfei was present and the topic of his father, whose fate was unknown, came up, he seemed to open up and shared all the stories about the father and son back then.

Chu Zihang remembers almost every detail of their time together, not because the memories are so vivid and unforgettable, but because in the years after the family was reorganized, the father and son had so little interaction that they could recall it all in the time it takes to listen to a song.

Just by listening, Lu Mingfei could sense his good brother's longing and dedication to his father, even though the latter had many flaws, he still managed to turn things around at the last moment.

A bad person who commits evil for half his life is called a prodigal son who returns home once he does good.

Good people accumulate virtue throughout their lives, but if they occasionally make a mistake, they are criticized for revealing their true colors.

It is said that good people must undergo eighty-one tribulations to become Buddhas, but bad people can become Buddhas simply by laying down their butcher knives and instantly achieve enlightenment.

From an outsider's perspective, Lu Mingfei would definitely say, "Brother, you're confused! If Uncle Chu hadn't insisted on taking that elevated road instead of listening to you that day, you would have been fine if you had just waited in line."

Chu Zihang was a firsthand witness, and he could calmly view the problem from a third-person perspective and reflect on it. However, he would always carry in his heart the broken home he would never return to, and he would always remember the man who had lived a cowardly life but made a grand entrance before leaving.

The man said that Chu Zihang was proof of his existence, and the only thing he left in this world was his son.

There are two unforgettable moments of loss in life:
The first time, the flame of life quietly extinguishes within the body, the heartbeat stops, and the breath dissipates.

The second time, however, is when no one in the world remembers your voice, your smile, or your past stories; the dust of memory will completely bury you.

Chu Zihang didn't want his father to truly die, so every night he would recall the scenes they had spent together to make sure he didn't forget anything.

"Where's Aunt Xiaoyan? Does she still remember Uncle Chu?" Lu Mingfei could only sigh after hearing this. Old Chu had been acting terribly all these years. He also cursed those stupid idiots at Kassel College in his heart. What kind of bullshit mission required a legendary warrior to live as a driver in anonymity for more than ten years?!
"As for my mother..." When he mentioned his mother, Chu Zihang's cold face softened a little, but his voice carried a hint of helplessness: "She probably doesn't know anything."

After the divorce, Su Xiaoyan cried for several days. Then she sent her beloved son to her parents' home and found a new pillar of support for the mother and son in less than a month.

Before Chu Zihang could even react to what had happened, the head of household on the household registration book had changed to someone else with no blood relation.

On that rainy night when the tragedy occurred, Su Xiaoyan was shopping with her group of girlfriends at Jiuguang Department Store, completely unaware of what her ex-husband and beloved son had gone through that rainy night.

It wasn't until the next day, when Chu Zihang was picked up by her current husband and taken home, that she learned he had spent the entire night on the elevated highway.

She only knew how to love her son and had no time to complain about her unreliable ex-husband. Later, when Chu Tianjiao was classified as missing, she knew even less about him.

After so many years of divorce, she probably has long forgotten that man.

Lu Mingfei clicked his tongue in disbelief. He knew Aunt Xiaoyan was easygoing, but he never expected her to be this easygoing.

Others may be considered simple-minded, but you have a hole in your heart.

However, the thought that the hole was caused by that unreliable old comrade Chu's repeated disappointments makes one sigh with regret.

Fortunately, Chip Girl was very helpful; she had me compile Chu Tianjiao's detailed information before we left, and it was sent over that evening.

His resume was pitifully short, only a few pages long, and this was probably done to appease Chu Zihang by using a relatively large font size.

When they divorced, Chu Tianjiao, in a very chivalrous manner, chose to leave with nothing, leaving everything to his wife and children.

But in reality, he's just a lazy bum who drives for his company. His salary is meager, and he's not ambitious. Over the years, after deducting living expenses, he hasn't been able to save any money at all.

If it weren't for Su Xiaoyan being a star performer in the city's dance troupe and earning a high salary, Chu Zihang would probably have suffered from malnutrition since childhood.

Later, he quit his job and wandered around the labor market for several months without finding a proper job, so he went back to being a driver.

The only difference was that he went from being a driver for his boss to being a driver for the chairman of the Black Prince Group.

Lu Mingfei found it a bit strange: "Are you sure Aunt Xiaoyan hasn't inquired about Uncle Chu's affairs since the divorce? Being the driver for the CEO of the Black Prince Group, you need more than just connections to get this job, right?"

The group chairman's driver, to put it bluntly, could kill this powerful figure with just a flick of his finger. Without going through numerous tests and audits, who would dare entrust their life to a driver?

How could Chu Tianjiao, a "loser" who embodies the "useless" persona to the fullest, get this job?

Is it because his resume says he likes to eat braised pork intestines and spicy chicken wings, or because he can accurately locate every high-end foot massage parlor in the city?

Chu Zihang hesitated. He knew the saying that even a day of marriage brings a hundred days of kindness, but his father had found a new job three or four months after the divorce, long past the hundred-day deadline.

Before the divorce, his mother used her connections to introduce his father to many promising or lucrative jobs. However, faced with a barrage of opportunities, his good-for-nothing father turned them all down. This deeply hurt his mother, leading her to resolutely choose divorce.

After a moment's thought, he affirmed:
"He told me that the boss of the Black Prince Group appreciated his eloquence and thought that his persuasive skills would make him look good when he was out in public."

Lu Mingfei:
No, buddy... are you serious?
Lu Mingfei wanted to refute, but considering the historical context, back in the millennium, Old Chu did indeed have a significant advantage in the driver's profession with just his looks and smooth talk.

If he were the CEO of the Black Prince Group, he would definitely be happy to take on a handsome and shrewd driver.

However, Lu Mingfei still felt that things were not that simple.

The Chen family, to which Chen Motong belongs, also holds shares in the Black Prince Group. Furthermore, the Chen family has a close relationship with Kassel College. Therefore, this job change can be roughly linked to Kassel College.

"Let's go to the factory tomorrow." Lu Mingfei looked at the information and saw that Chu Tianjiao had been living in the employee dormitory of the Black Prince Group.

While it's lamentable that an S-class executive from Kassel College has fallen to such a state, at least the Black Prince Group helps them with social insurance and housing fund benefits, unlike the idiot Kassel which only offers a ditch of air transport insurance for remains.

If Chu Tianjiao were to die in Nibelungen, Kassel would save a fortune on insurance premiums, making them incredibly rich!
Chu Zihang nodded. He had just experienced a major battle that shocked the world yesterday, and today he was exhausted from traveling. No matter how anxious he was, he couldn't be in a hurry.

Old Tang and Finger, who had been enjoying the cool breeze on the balcony for a while, came in and saw the two of them looking tense around the laptop. So they came over to ask what was wrong.

Seeing that the best laborers were eager to help, Lu Mingfei didn't stand on ceremony and found Fingel some work to do, asking him to find out why Chu Tianjiao was hiding in this city and what secret mission he was carrying out.

Strictly speaking, this was a violation of regulations, but Finger was instructed to meet all of Lu Mingfei's demands. At the time, he asked what would happen if Lu Mingfei asked him to sell hooks. Angers, with a smile, told him to ask for a higher price and not to sell himself cheaply.

Finger couldn't understand how Angers, with his 36-degree mouth, could utter such cold words. He was so angry that he trembled all over. Despite the sweltering heat, he was covered in cold sweat and his hands and feet were ice-cold. He cried out in his heart, "Can this society ever get any better? How are we boys supposed to live for the school to be satisfied?" Tears streamed down his face uncontrollably. This school was filled with oppression of students. When would students ever be able to truly stand up for themselves?

Lao Fen was furious, and the consequences were severe. He decided to use his big camera to dig out Angers and Chu Tianjiao's little-known secrets!

Old Tang: "What about me? What about me?"

He returned to China to find his younger brother, but given the current situation, Lu Mingfei suspects that Ye Sheng and Jiu Deya might have been looking for his brother before.

The young couple is still stranded in Japan. After all, they are assistant specialists in the executive department with formal positions. Even if they want to resign, they have to follow the procedures. Besides, Lu Mingfei has no intention of letting them resign immediately.

During the day, Lao Tang suddenly gained a lot of knowledge about alchemy. Coupled with his impressive performance last night in completely dominating the Deadpool Fujiwara Shinnosuke, Lu Mingfei was certain that Ye Sheng and Shude Aki would achieve great things if they stayed in the Execution Department.

Putting aside everything else, there's definitely a lot of relevant intelligence.

After all, the section from Kuimen to Wuxia is now under close surveillance by Kassel College and the local mixed-race families, so it won't be easy for Su Enxi's people to gather intelligence unless Jiu Demai personally takes action.

Lu Mingfei was unsure of Lao Tang's current mental state. If he went there and saw his brother, he would immediately go berserk. Wouldn't he then use his personality correction fist to beat up his friend?

Old Tang was his dearest friend and family!
“Go help Fingel. There’s a great terror lurking in this city. I’m afraid he might accidentally crash something.”

"Okay." Old Tang nodded. Although he was anxious to reunite with his brother, he also knew that his physical condition was not right and that he could only maintain his "self" by staying by Lu Mingfei's side.

He turned his head and gazed at the night sky in the direction of the mountain city. He had a feeling that someone was waiting for him there, waiting for thousands of years.

Sorry to trouble you to wait a little longer.

Old Tang silently apologized in his heart.

Having decided on his next plan, Lu Mingfei remarked that things were coming one after another, and his days were very fulfilling.

Fortunately, Erii was there, and seeing her adorable appearance made all my worries disappear.

Fingel and Chu Zihang returned to the suite next door to prepare for tomorrow's operation, while Lao Tang was dragged downstairs to the gym by Long Ma Xun. Lu Mingfei and Erii were left behind.

"Is Sakura tired?"

Erii, who had just finished showering, smelled of shower gel and shampoo. She sat obediently in the chair, waiting for Lu Mingfei to help her dry her hair so she could go out and play.

Lu Mingfei held the hairdryer in one hand, and with the other hand gently brushed aside the girl's soft, flowing hair, letting the warm airflow carry away the moisture clinging to the strands.

"I'm made of steel, how could I get tired?"

He had promised to show Erii the local cuisine, so he couldn't go back on his word. Besides, with his current health, he could go without sleep for ten days or half a month without any problems, let alone one night.

Today marks the end of the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao). It's the wildest night for high school seniors who have been suppressed for a whole year. Throughout the CBD, young men and women can be seen walking together, celebrating the end of the epic "Gaokao" all night long.

Lu Mingfei's QQ account had already been set to block private chats and friend requests from strangers, and his phone number was also encrypted, so no one could disturb him.

Many of his friends in the class group and on his friend list who play games with him know about his feat in Japan and ask him where he is now and when he will be back.

Lu Mingfei only replied to the e-sports club owner, saying that not only had he returned, but he had also brought back a large investment, which would guarantee to make the club's meager cash flow much fuller.

Dude, we're rich now! (Image)
Erii held Lu Mingfei's hand as they walked down the bustling street. The latter used the lower-level substitute of the Word of Power: Underworld Illumination: Ghost to reduce his presence, so he didn't have to worry about being recognized.

As Erii's gaze swept over the shops along the street, she felt that this place was very similar to Ginza, but there were very few places to eat.

Finally, her gaze fell on a bar where many young men and women were going in and out:
"Sakura, I want to go there!"

(End of this chapter)