fictionpage Chapter 377 Deceiving Heaven and Earth, Gao Lian is About to Arrive
Chapter 377 Deceiving Heaven and Earth, Gao Lian is About to Arrive
After several rounds of debate, the two elders of the Gao family lost all hope. The group of children and grandchildren in front of them had become gamblers who were blinded by greed, betting wildly on the impossible.
Family ties, sense of shame, morality, reason... all the senses, material things, and spirits that a "human being" should possess have been abandoned by them and used as bargaining chips on lies.
Unbeknownst to many, the Gao family, which appeared calm and unassuming on the outside, had become so corrupt internally that a clear dividing line was drawn between the past represented by the two elders and the present of the new generation of the Gao family in this hall.
"Forget it, you can't wake up a bunch of idiots."
The elder of the Gao family, who was in charge, pushed open the doors and windows, letting the increasingly biting cold wind from outside into the room. "You won't believe that Erzhuang hasn't cultivated the [Great Luo Cave Observation]."
People will only believe what they want to see, and they will remain steadfast in that belief.
The two elderly men braved the wind and snow, stepping outside without looking back at their children and grandchildren, their words carrying only a cold warning.
"We two old men don't care what wicked thoughts you may have, as long as Gao Lian remains the head of the family, his orders are inviolable for the Gao family!"
"Time is of the essence. Those who wish to be descendants of the Gao family, please come with us and use the Gao family's traditional methods to carry out the tasks assigned by the Gao family head."
"Deceiving Heaven and changing appearances!"
The Gao brothers hesitated before getting up and following their elders in twos and threes. Gao Qing and Gao Ming, who were lying on the ground, exchanged a resentful glance, wiped the blood from their mouths, and followed behind with gritted teeth.
In the distance, a helicopter hurtled through the thickening snow and clouds, hurtling straight ahead against the fierce winds.
Gao Lian, whose days felt like an eternity, was already exhausted from the immense mental pressure and had to close her eyes to relieve herself for a moment.
"Boss, we've received news from the meteorological bureau and the airport terminal that due to the sudden snowstorm, large areas have experienced electromagnetic disturbances, and flights and trains have been delayed."
When his subordinates brought him the news, Gao Lian's eyelids twitched slightly, but he closed his eyes again. It had only been two hours since he left the laboratory, but it felt like he had been fighting for two days and two nights, and his face showed obvious fatigue.
"Understood. Any news from headquarters?"
Gao Lian opened his mouth, his hoarse voice echoing in the cabin, mingling with the hum of the propellers and computer mainframes.
"No, the headquarters board of directors has not sent any inquiry emails or reprimand notices."
"That's good."
After the simple and efficient conversation, Gao Lian breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had let go of some minor worries. However, the heavy burden that was still weighing on his heart prevented him from completely relaxing.
"drop--"
The virtual figure on the command screen, which was working at full capacity, suddenly sounded the alarm bell beside it. The usually shrill and chaotic sound invigorated the exhausted Gao Lian.
"Dad, we've found traces of Master Lü Qian and Old Master Lü Ci."
"Keep a close watch, Gao Erzhuang. I'm granting you the authority to drive autonomously. Don't waste time reporting. Strive to meet the two members of the Lü family as soon as possible."
Gao Lian sat up abruptly, then sat back down with some delight, quickly conveying instructions.
"Yes, please be seated!"
The virtual avatar created by Gao Erzhuang gave a vivid salute. The screen flashed, and the elegant image that was holding a laptop and doing calculations changed. The delicate outfit became a smart driving outfit, and the virtual steering wheel was in his hand.
"Buzzing..."
The helicopter, which had been operating smoothly at high speed, suddenly climbed up, and its speed increased dramatically. Inside the sealed cabin, the dull noise from the propellers burst into a thunderous roar, a rhythm far more intense than that of bells and drums, proclaiming the fervent hope for the continuation of life.
"Dear passengers, due to the snow and wind, some sections of the railway are temporarily closed, and train services will be delayed. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause..."
"The Gao family has quite the audacity. To stop us, they've gone to such lengths, deceiving everyone and doing something so blatantly unfair?"
Looking at the train information that had turned red on the station's large screen, Lü Ci stroked his chin with a hint of pride, "Kid, see that? This is the prestige of your great-grandfather."
Beside him, Lü Qian used magic to conceal himself from others while transforming his whisk back into a paper umbrella. This time, the umbrella surface was no longer black, but a colorful and ornate one embroidered with the landscapes of the four seasons.
The station lights shone on the umbrella, and the colorful light fell on Lü Qian's snow-white long robe. The light and shadow shifted, as if a thousand scenes of the world were changing.
"Grandpa, is it possible that if it weren't for you, I wouldn't even need to buy a train ticket? I could simply turn into the wind and travel thousands of miles in an instant."
Lu Qian opened the paper umbrella, and colorful streams of light scattered in all directions. This strange sight did not attract much attention. The umbrella tilted, covering Lu Qian's figure as if casting a curtain to conceal him.
"Hmph, you're impressive."
Lu Ci waved his hand, used to being bullied by Lu Qian, and now disdained to talk to this unworthy descendant. He then turned to talk about the Gao family.
"That old bastard Gao Zhan has spent his whole life cultivating the land, but all he's grown in his own field are crooked and deformed fruits."
"That Gao Ming is just being clever for his own good. He thinks others can't see through his little scheme of stirring up trouble. I asked the patient to come out, but he brought me that stupid donkey Gao Gen instead."
"That guy Gao Gen thought he had covered it up well, trying to play the trick of letting people die and debts be settled, so that we could kill him and leave the Gao family with the Eight Extraordinary Techniques in a legitimate way."
"At that time, with you, a living true person, bearing the karmic consequences, the Gao family will gain a Great Luo Cave Observation Sect for free."
When Gao Gen was mentioned, Lü Ci felt nauseous, as if he had chewed on sand. He quickly spat out a few mouthfuls of saliva, "Pah, pah, pah, they're all disgusting stuff."
As the grandfather and grandson spoke, the crowd in the station began to gradually disperse, and people dressed in company uniforms slowly gathered here, converging around the two members of the Lü family.
They did not approach directly, nor did they boldly surround the two. Instead, they merely watched their movements from a distance.
"Grandpa, you've underestimated things. Besides the Eight Extraordinary Skills, they also want the positions of family head and company regional manager."
Lu Qian ignored the intentions and movements of the visitors, spinning the umbrella handle in his hand to project a colorful and magnificent scene. The four landscapes and hundreds of thousands of living beings changed within the closed station, making this place seem like a paradise beyond the world.
"If the Eight Extraordinary Techniques successfully take root in the Gao family, Gao Lian, the former head of the family and manager who used to deceive his superiors, will naturally incur the dissatisfaction of the Gao family and the company."
"As the saying goes, a new home brings a new look. The Gao family, having undergone a complete transformation, naturally doesn't want an annoying leader."