The other Hidden Dragon High School disciples lowered their heads and pondered, recalling everything related to Zuo Xiaoduo.
Finally, they nodded affirmatively, "What Qiao 'er said is completely true. Even a little underestimation. Not to mention anything else, just this time, Zuo Xiaoduo could attract such an earth-shattering bounty. It's already evident. "
A Gao disciple laughed self-deprecatingly, "I'm now in the third year of the Hidden Dragon High School … But if there's a bounty on me, I reckon … it won't even be worth one-thousandth of the bounty on Zuo Xiaoduo …"
All the youths laughed bitterly.
Yes, it's worth money. This is also the value.
Master Gao fell into deep thought again.
After a long time, he sighed deeply.
"Today, Qiao 'er really made me … look at you in a new light."
The Gao Family Head pondered for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "But there's one thing you need to consider, and that is … if you want to gain the friendship and reward of such a dragon among men … you'll have to face a path of carnage."
"If you're on your own and don't ask for too much, you can expect a lifetime of peace. But this kind of person, this kind of core person, will definitely soar into the sky with the wind and clouds in the future. He will definitely not be willing to be ordinary, and it's even more impossible for him to be content with a little wealth. And in the process of soaring into the sky, there will definitely be countless wind, rain, thunder, and lightning. Most likely, the core person will be fine, but his followers will definitely be covered in corpses along the way! "
"You've also read novels, so you naturally understand a principle early on, and that is, basically, all the main characters have the destiny of being a jinx. Among the people around him, there won't be many who can walk through the wind and rain with him. "
"If you want to walk this path, you have to be prepared … You don't know when your own corpses will pave the way for him."
"This is the real path of wind and clouds!"
Gao Qiao 'er smiled sweetly and said, "Grandpa, we also have a heart that's unwilling to be ordinary!"
Master Gao's gloomy face finally revealed a trace of a smile.
He turned his head and looked at Gao Yan 'er and Gao Pinger's biological father. His eyes revealed a look of regret, "Yu' er, you … What do you think?"
Gao Yu closed his eyes, the veins on his face, and he was in extreme pain.
But he held on, gritted his teeth and said, "Qiao 'er … Makes sense! I … I … I have no objections! "
Everyone looked at his face and couldn't help but feel sad.
Their beautiful twin daughters had died in the hands of someone else, but the family was still trying their best to help this person …
As a father, everyone could imagine how sorrowful it was.
However, there was nothing he could do about it.
There was no other choice!
"Pass down my order to the people we've sent out. If anything happens … they are to protect Zuo Xiaoduo at all costs!"
Patriarch Gao's veins were bulging as he gave the order. "Even if we have to all die, we must ensure that Zuo Xiaoduo is safe and sound!"
Emotionally, he really didn't want to give this order, but logically, this was the right thing to do.
"Yes!"
Many people's expressions relaxed.
"I hope that everyone will remember."
Patriarch Gao said helplessly, "As the victim's family, Gao Yu made the biggest concession and sacrifice in this matter. I'm not speaking up for my son. This matter … everyone can see it. "
"Rest assured, Patriarch! We will remember it in our hearts! "
"That's it." Patriarch Gao sighed. "Yu 'er, come with me. The rest of you, adjourn. "
That night, the lights in the Gao Residence were dim.
In the study.
Patriarch Gao and Gao Yu sat facing each other and didn't speak for a long time.
Finally, Patriarch Gao broke the silence. "What happened today … It's still hard for you to accept, right?"
Gao Yu didn't say anything. He just turned his head to the side with his red eyes.
"I know you're not feeling good, but I'm not feeling good either." Gao Panyun's gloomy face became even more depressed.
"If you go back, you won't be able to explain to Yan 'er and Ping' er's mother. If I go back … I won't be able to explain to your mother either."
"It's the responsibility of a father and an ancestor to avenge his daughter and granddaughter!"
"However, we have no choice but to do this now."
Gao Panyun sighed heavily.
Gao Yu sniffed. His face was gloomy and his voice was dull, but there was a hint of relief in it.
"Thinking back, Yan 'er and Ping' er were too spoiled back then. Their willful and domineering ways in the past often appear in front of me … It's probably because in today's society, the so-called privilege of beautiful women really gives those beautiful girls an illusion … They can get everything they want by acting coquettishly, and the crisis of life and death can be resolved immediately by saying soft words … It's reasonable for them to be at a disadvantage when they suddenly encountered a straight man like Zuo Xiaoduo."
Gao Yu's face twisted. "I know what's at stake. I also understand that even if they were lucky enough to survive that incident with Zuo Xiaoduo, in the future, in the martial world and on the battlefield … This kind of thing is unavoidable … Sigh."
"Money can't buy anything. It's indeed a wise saying. For so many years, there were many boys born in the Gao Family. Naturally, the girls were even rarer and more spoiled … I really don't have much experience in educating girls …"
Gao Panyun sighed. "Each one of them was spoiled as they grew up, unlike the boys. No matter how cute and talented they are, they still learned martial arts from a young age …"
At this point, the small talk was over and it came to an end.
There had to be an opening remark for the father and son's late night talk.
"At this point in time, the future direction of the family is basically set. If Zuo Xiaoduo dies midway, it can't be changed. Once you enter the circle that Qiao 'er mentioned … there's no way out. You'll be labeled. "
Gao Panyun's face became cold and solemn. He stood up and paced back and forth in the study with his hands behind his back.
"What's more, after this incident, you'll completely cut off any hope of returning to the ancestral line of the Gao Family. From then on, there's only one path to take. "
"Do you understand what I mean?"
"Yes." Gao Yu's expression was pained.
"It's good that you understand. So … you're destined not to be the next head of the Gao Family because you have a grudge against Zuo Xiaoduo for killing your daughter."
Gao Panyun practically used up all the strength in his body to say this sentence.
Gao Yu's face was wooden. "I understand."
When Gao Qiao 'er stood up and convinced everyone in the Gao Family with her words, Gao Yu realized this very clearly.
"I'll give up my current position as head of the family after the situation stabilizes."
Gao Panyun looked out the window with his hands behind his back.
The moon was bright and the wind was clear outside.
The bright moon was clear and bright.
"I'm your father, Yan 'er's grandfather. The hatred in my heart is no less than yours. I've also raised Yan 'er and Ping' er since they were young. "
"Even if Zuo Xiaoduo doesn't care, we have to be careful. Since we've decided to stand by his side, we have to be careful at all times. We can't keep this thorn in our ally's heart forever. "
"Since we're going to walk this path, we might as well take one more step and pave the path under our feet first!"
"From now on, the position of head of the family …"
Gao Yu frowned and asked.
"I think Gao Qiao 'er will do."
Gao Panyun said in a low voice.
Gao Yu was shocked. "Gao Qiao 'er? She's the second branch … "
"After today's meeting, the current Gao Family will no longer have two branches. There's only the future of the Gao Family to speak of."
Gao Panyun said in a deep voice, "You have to always remember that if a family wants to develop, pass on, and last for generations … the most important factor is the sacrifice and compromise between the family members."
"Yes."
"Although Gao Qiao 'er is a girl, her decisiveness surpasses that of a man. With her breadth of mind and strategy, her future is very promising … Instead of marrying into someone else's family, it's better for such a daughter to stay in the Gao Family for a long time. As long as the Gao Family gives her the highest authority and the greatest kindness, she'll naturally be able to stay. "
Gao Panyun said indifferently, "So … Yes, of course, the younger generation of the family must also be equipped with good assistants."
Gao Yu frowned. "Father, Master … Don't you want Qiao 'er to climb onto Zuo Xiaoduo's bed?"
Gao Panyun frowned and thought for a long time without saying anything.
Obviously, Gao Panyun didn't think of this at first. Instead, Gao Yu's words enlightened him and gave him a new idea.
After a long time, he said, "That bed isn't easy to climb. She might as well not harbor such thoughts. If Zuo Xiaoduo wants to climb onto Qiao 'er's bed, of course, everyone will be happy and happy to see it happen. But if Qiao 'er wants to climb onto that bed herself, it'll be even more difficult. There'll be thousands of obstacles. If she's not careful, the Gao Family will become the target of public criticism. "
"Not fighting is fighting. It's the right time to use it. You must remember this point. The Gao Family must stay far away from that bed. If you get it, you'll be happy. If you don't, you won't feel any disappointment. This is a brilliant way to handle things. "
Gao Panyun said indifferently, "Our Gao Family, compared to many other families, has a shallow foundation. If we act rashly, we'll make enemies out of thin air. Once we provoke an unparalleled enemy, we'll be destroyed in a day."
"Understood."
"That's all for later. Right now, I asked you to come because I want you to do one thing. Between us, father and son, we must first work through our own thoughts. This is the helplessness of the head of a family, the head of a clan."
Gao Panyun smiled bitterly. "I'll go with you to your place now and … explain to your wife. With me … I think you'll feel better …"
He sighed. "But after a while, I'll be the only one left to deal with your mother … sigh."
The father and son were speechless.
The moonlight was like water, shining on their faces. There was some relief, some sadness, and some pain.
Looking at his father's bent back, the last trace of resentment in Gao Yu's heart finally dissipated.
He knew what kind of person his father was.
For the sake of the family, he could disregard everything and give up everything.
For the sake of the Gao Family's longevity, Gao Panyun could sacrifice anyone.
Now, the time had finally come … when he had to sacrifice himself for the Gao Family. He was still the same, without hesitation.
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