General Xiao Li'ao spoke up. As time went on, even a fool could see that something was amiss. The big boy in Lin Yao's arms was very likely his lost grandson. The vice chairman couldn't help but get excited at the thought of this possibility. All the anger caused by General Xia was gone. His heart was filled with joy and uneasy speculation. He was worried that if things didn't go as he thought, all his hopes would be in vain.
Gu Zhuofei still ignored General Xiao Li'ao, gazing intently at Xiao Guli's retreating figure, her maternal love touching everyone who noticed.
Xia Yuwen and Dika were both secretly wiping away tears. Alina, who was holding Nannan, also shed tears for Xiao Guli's background. Even Nannan, who was nestled in her mother's arms, kept wiping away tears, which was enough to prove the famous saying, "Women are made of water and have extremely rich emotions." Although Nannan didn't think that much, she simply felt sorry for Xiao Guli's sudden illness, which made her want to cry.
The only person grinning in the room was General Xia. Although he didn't laugh out loud, the joy on his face was undisguised. He wasn't stupid; he could easily imagine what was going on. However, just in case, he still used the "secret telepathy" technique he had only recently learned to inquire of the Grand Elder.
"It seems so. Lili fell ill as soon as she met this woman, but judging from the woman's behavior and Lili's reaction, that should be the case."
Elder Yi Potian dared not give a definitive answer, and instead gave General Xia a vague one, which immediately convinced the old man that this was indeed the case. He had no more doubts in his heart.
Unwilling to give up, Xiao Deli quickly walked to Gu Zhuofei's side, grabbed her hand, and asked, "Fei'er, is that Lili? Is that our son Lili?"
"Um……"
Gu Zhuofei instinctively responded, but then realized what she meant and raised her voice, saying, "No, no, he's not your son, he has nothing to do with you!"
Gu Zhuofei's terrified expression startled Xiao Deli. He wondered what was wrong with his wife? Did she still not forgive him even now? They had even found their son; the family should be starting a happy new life together!
"Fei'er, I know I've wronged you and your son, but it's all in the past. You've suffered, and so has Lili. Let me make it up to you. I promise to treat you and your son well from now on and never let you suffer again."
The declaration-like words made Gu Zhuofei even more panicked. Xiao Deli repeatedly told himself to have confidence, speaking loudly. This made Gu Li, who was gradually calming down in Lin Yao's arms, turn his head slightly, revealing half an eye to observe the situation, as if out of curiosity, or as if a certain sound had attracted him.
Gu Zhuofei was even more alarmed by Xiao Guli's behavior, because she remembered Lin Yao's warning that she must not acknowledge her son at this time, otherwise there might be long-term consequences!
"No! He has nothing to do with me, he's Lin Yao's son!" Gu Zhuofei lowered her voice, but the anxiety and panic in her tone were very obvious. "Get out of the way! Don't talk to Lili! Don't mention these things to him!"
"Dad, I'm hungry..."
Xiao Guli suddenly spoke, her voice clear and crisp, which made Lin Yao feel a little sad.
This is the same situation as when I first met Xiao Guli. Back then, whenever Xiao Guli got excited, he would shout that he was hungry. No matter how much he ate, he would always feel that it wasn't enough, even if his stomach was full. When asked if he was hungry, he would always answer that he was very hungry.
The trauma from his childhood seems to have had a profound impact, far beyond what adults can imagine. The traumatic psychological treatments used by human traffickers must have resurfaced in Xiao Guli's mind, causing him to be overwhelmed with fear when he saw his biological mother and those painful memories were triggered.
The matter was almost settled. Xia Yuwen, who knew Xiao Deli, couldn't bear to see him so distraught. She pulled him aside and explained in a low voice that this was not the time for them to recognize each other as father and son. They had to cooperate with Lin Yao's actions, otherwise they might lose their son for the rest of their lives, and even if they met, they would never be able to recognize each other.
Xiao Deli immediately became happy and excitedly ran to his father, General Xiao Li'ao, and quickly reported the situation in a low voice. The father and son hugged each other tightly, extremely excited. This family could finally regain happiness.
"Old man Xiao, don't be so smug. That's my great-grandson, not your grandson!"
General Xia raised the corners of his mouth, making his handsome nose appear wider, and a rare cunning glint appeared in his eyes, completely ruining his valiant image. "If you don't veto that resolution this afternoon, I'll make sure your Xiao family has no heir. Tomorrow, I'll have the little guy renamed Xia Li, or Lin Li will do. Anyway, it has nothing to do with your Xiao family, and I will never give him back to you!"
For the safety of two million soldiers, and for the safety of the entire nation and the country, General Xia did something he had always despised.
Coercion! Blatant coercion!
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Chapter 466 Little Guli Unleashes His Power
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How could you do this?!
General Xiao Li'ao's newly improved mood lasted less than ten seconds before it was ruined by General Xia.
This concerns the happiness of the Xiao family, and he absolutely cannot tolerate it. Based on his understanding of General Xia, once the words are spoken, this hot-tempered and angry general will definitely do it. Then his son's lifelong happiness and his own joy in old age will be wasted.
This is intolerable! General Xiao Li'ao was determined not to back down, even if it meant tearing off the mask, he would not let General Xia succeed!
"Why can't I do this?"
At this moment, General Xia acted like a rogue, not only being unreasonable but also kicking someone when they were down. He was taking advantage of their misfortune to make demands, but the demands he made were not for himself or for his relatives and friends. Therefore, he was able to use this method, which he had never used before in his life, with a clear conscience.
More importantly, he had no other choice.
The sorrow of an old man with a strong sense of responsibility and mission in his twilight years: he was no longer even qualified to make a scene at military meetings, to display the demeanor of the Angry Lion General as he had in the past.
"You...you, you! You!"
General Xiao Li'ao was so angry that he was trembling all over. His hand, which was pointing at General Xia, was shaking so badly that it was like a vibrating massager, and he could not even speak clearly.
At this time, Xiao Deli did not stand on his father's side to help criticize General Xia. On the one hand, the fate of his son and wife's return was in the hands of the other party, and on the other hand, it was based on General Xia's opinion.
As a young major general, Xiao Deli's thinking was not so rigid. Judging from the consistent performance of Minhong Pharmaceutical, which was represented by General Xia, he was more willing to believe in this local patriotic enterprise. He was also aware of some of the views and debates currently being promoted by the media. Every responsible soldier would pay attention to matters related to the prosperity and stability of the country and society, and Xiao Deli was no exception.
Xiao Deli was present at the negotiations and conflicts between the two elderly people at home. Since General Xia was so confident in demanding the experiment and guaranteed to provide evidence, Xiao Deli immediately believed him. Although General Xia had a bad temper, no one would doubt his loyalty to the Party and the country.
While the experiments were cruel and brutal, Xiao Deli would not object if the subjects were destined to die or were no longer considered human. Even if the experiments were conducted on ordinary people, he would consider the consequences if they did not apply to his own countrymen. However, he believed that he would not object if it was for the safety and health of the entire society or even all of humanity.
"Old man Xia! If you dare do this, I'll make you regret it! Just you wait! I'll settle this score with you when I get back!"
General Xiao Li'ao was furious, but he couldn't do anything about General Xia. He thought he might as well avoid the situation altogether and go directly to the military headquarters to calm down and avoid affecting the important meeting that afternoon.
"I'll wait for you my ass!"