General Xia retorted with a shrewd remark, his face full of arrogance, "If you dare not object, I swear I will make sure your Xiao family doesn't have a good ending, and I will never give you my great-grandson!"
The enraged General Lion no longer cared about morality and reason. He made up his mind to make his decision: if General Xiao Li'ao did not cooperate, he would never return Xiao Guli to the Xiao family. He would do this to seek justice for the millions of soldiers who would die in this decision and possibly even more civilians. Besides, Xiao Guli would be safer and happier living with his granddaughter and grandson-in-law. It didn't matter that he didn't have biological parents, as long as there was enough love.
"You...you...I'll shoot you!"
General Xiao Li'ao was so angry that he could no longer maintain his composure. His blood was boiling and his mind was a little confused. He rushed to the mahogany coat rack by the door, took off the holster, pulled out the pistol inside, and pointed it at General Xia.
"Don't you dare hit my great-grandfather!"
A child's voice followed by a gasp, and then a loud thud as something heavy fell to the ground, causing everyone to gape in astonishment.
When General Xiao Li'ao drew his gun and pointed it at General Xia, Little Guli in Lin Yao's arms suddenly unleashed his power. He grabbed a lollipop that Alina had somehow found and swung it with all his might. The immense force sent the lollipop, which the little guy rarely had the chance to obtain, hurtling towards General Xiao, who was about to do something wrong. It not only knocked the pistol out of his hand, but the force even made General Xiao's hand go numb as he gripped the gun.
General Xiao Li'ao stared at his grandson in shock, mouth agape, speechless. Xiao Deli and Gu Zhuofei beside him were equally speechless. Shock, surprise, hesitation, and other complex feelings intertwined, and the room suddenly fell silent.
"My dear grandson, next time Grandpa will take you to eat ice cream. You can eat as much as you want, don't worry about your dad scolding you."
General Xia felt very relieved. Although he had already unleashed his Level 4 "human nuclear force" and was unafraid of General Xiao Li'ao's bullets, he was still embarrassed to be shot. This good grandson of his was really capable, not only getting him out of trouble but also helping him save face.
Thinking of this, General Xia burst into laughter, his wild and triumphant appearance startling the shocked Xiao family father, son, and daughter-in-law.
Seeing Gu Zhuofei's puzzled expression, and realizing the situation was clearly unfavorable to them, the astute Xia Yuwen immediately pulled Gu Zhuofei into the inner room and quickly explained the situation in detail. She wanted to gain Gu Zhuofei's support; only then could they have a greater influence on General Xiao Li'ao, and only then could the important matters advocated by Lin Yao and his grandfather be realized.
At this point, every possible factor should be utilized. Even Grandpa disregarded his reputation and resorted to shameless tactics. Xia Yuwen should wholeheartedly consider Lin Yao and Grandpa's needs, which can also be seen as considering the needs of her fellow countrymen.
Little Guli, who had recovered as soon as he ran into Lin Yao's arms, became the focus of everyone's attention. The guests were not surprised at all, as everyone already knew about the little guy's abilities. In the "City Forest," the two little guys had shown off and asked for praise quite a bit. Not to mention shooting a gun with a lollipop that was easy to use, he could even swat a fly with an embroidery needle.
The two kids, who aspired to become great heroes, trained a lot in throwing knives, darts, and needles throughout the summer. It must be said that they were both extremely talented, mastering all of these skills in just one summer. Alina and Dika even sewed hidden pockets into each of their clothes to store small hidden weapons, providing them with weapons for self-defense in case of emergencies.
"Lili, how are you so amazing?!"
General Xiao Li'ao was still reeling from the shock. He knew that Gu Li was only nine years old, but the skill he had just displayed was beyond what a nine-year-old could possess. Even special forces soldiers, when tested on their reaction time, accuracy, and strength at that moment, might not be able to outperform Gu Li, especially in terms of strength. The power that came with a lollipop was beyond the reach of ordinary special forces soldiers, leaving him utterly astonished.
"Of course I'm good at it, my dad taught me."
Once back to normal, Xiao Guli immediately wagged his tail, proudly announced the answer, and glanced at Nannan beside him, "Nannan is just as amazing as me, my dad is the most amazing, and so is Grandpa Tian, Nannan's mom, my mom, and Aunt Dika. And many, many more people."
Xiao Guli rattled off the names of all the experts present who were more skilled than himself, making General Xiao Li'ao's head spin.
Little Guli, who should have been a young hero, had his image ruined by snot and tears all over his face, which amused Lin Yao. He lifted the hem of his T-shirt and wiped the little guy's face, which made Little Guli feel even better. As long as he was with his father, he felt fearless. This was a deeply ingrained belief in his soul since he was a child.
"Lili, Daddy..."
Just as Xiao Deli was about to speak, he suddenly remembered his wife's warning. Although he did not understand the specific reason, he knew that there must be something going on just by seeing that his wife herself did not admit to being Xiao Guli's mother. So he immediately swallowed his words and hesitated for a moment.
Xiao Deli never doubted that Xiao Guli was his son. He not only felt a blood relationship, but the little guy's eye contours and eyebrows were very familiar. Even the way he tilted his head and pouted when he was proud was exactly the same as when he was a child. Coupled with his wife's attitude, Xiao Deli concluded that this was his biological son.
Lin Yao's fleeting glance startled Xiao Deli. For the first time, he realized the sharpness hidden beneath the gentle and harmless young man's seemingly harmless exterior. He secretly thought that perhaps his wife's warning was related to Lin Yao. If the other party was unwilling to return his son, he really had no choice. Going to court was no longer effective against people of this level. Could it be as General Xia said, that the father had to go down and cast a vote to get his son back?
"Lili, do you still remember your name?" General Xiao Li'ao suddenly asked Xiao Guli with a kind and gentle expression, his demeanor completely different from his previous confrontational and quarrelsome state with General Xia.
"I know, my name is Guli, but my sister Nannan said I should be called Linli. I like this new name too, but my great-grandfather said I should change it to Xiali. Now it's difficult. I'll just be called whatever my dad says, but I still prefer to be called Linli."
Xiao Guli's answer chilled General Xia Li'ao's heart.
Well, they've even brainwashed him. It was his maternal grandparents in Suzhou who brainwashed him. That's why they jokingly call him Gu Li, ignoring his real name, Xiao Li. The whole family knows the name Gu Li, but they just treat it as a joke.
But now, the two names mentioned so formally have no relation to the Xiao family. One of them is even the great-grandson of Old Man Xia. This makes General Xiao Li'ao very conflicted. His grandson has become someone else's, and he has been a generation younger for no reason. If this is the case, then wouldn't he also be a generation younger than Old Man Xia?
General Xiao Li'ao, who was struggling with his decision, called his former daughter-in-law Gu Zhuofei, who came out from the inner room, aside. It is unknown what the two talked about. When they came out thirty minutes later, General Xiao announced a decision: that afternoon, he would contact experts from the General Staff Department of the entire army to make a special report. Under no circumstances would the resolution be passed that day. He would delay the process and wait for the expert group to produce comprehensive evidence before making a decision.
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Chapter 467 Little Guli's Memories
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"Lili..."
As soon as Gu Zhuofei opened her mouth, Xiao Guli burst into tears, burying his head back in Lin Yao's arms and refusing to peek out again, as if he wasn't the guy who had just been showing off so proudly. This greatly surprised everyone in the living room.
Besides Lin Yao, only Alina and Nannan understood Xiao Guli's reaction. They immediately cheered him on. One said that the bad guys had been driven away by Lin Yao, and the other said that Xiao Guli was now a great hero and shouldn't be crying. Besides, the bad guys couldn't beat him anymore.
"Lili, don't be afraid."
Lin Yao sighed inwardly. The joy he had felt upon receiving the good news vanished, replaced by a deep sense of helplessness and hatred for those who trafficked people.
The events that anyone experiences in their childhood and early adulthood can have a significant impact on their entire life. Scientists and researchers do not have a good cure for this, but they can try to use methods and means to weaken the impact, provided that the person involved is open and cooperative.
There's no need for testing or verification; Lin Yao is certain that Gu Zhuofei is Xiao Guli's biological mother. Regardless of whether Gu Zhuofei's judgment can serve as proof, just looking at Xiao Guli's reaction, it's clear that his biological mother hasn't completely disappeared from his memory.
This memory, intertwined with his tragic and terrifying childhood experiences, almost became an instinctive reaction for Gu Li whenever he faced Gu Zhuofei. The suffering he endured at the hands of those who trafficked children immediately resurfaced in his mind, and he instinctively resisted thinking about, seeing, hearing, or even trying to verify it.
“My daughter told her father last time that Lili is a hero. At first, I didn’t believe it, but now I do.”
Lin Yao changed the subject, his voice so gentle that even General Xiao Li'ao, who was in a state of agitation, felt somewhat bewitched, "Didn't Lili say before that she wanted to punish bad guys? Now that Lili is a hero, she should punish bad guys with Sister Nannan."
Little Guli stopped squirming in Lin Yao's arms, raised her head slightly, and looked up at Lin Yao. "Lili wants to help Daddy fight bad guys. Together with Sister Nannan, we'll all be heroes."
"Yes, Lili is the best behaved."
Lin Yao gave her a big compliment, rewarding her with a kiss as usual, "Now, is Lili afraid of any bad guys?"