Country Garden.
In Z City's top-tier residential community, only parents and relatives of families whose children have been admitted to key universities can move in.
The residential complex itself is extremely luxurious, and its security is also very high; even the administrative office area doesn't have the same level of security as this place.
Why such a high level? On the one hand, the students' future is still uncertain. What if a general-level officer emerges from among them, but his parents get injured due to inadequate protection? They would have nowhere to turn to for help.
On the other hand, almost every city in the Xia Kingdom has such family quarters, and most of these family quarters are for military families, that is, the families of the Demon-Conquering Army in various places. In terms of protection, the families of Ministry of Police and administrative officers are more protected.
It can be said that although the Insect Calamity was affected, it was completely eradicated on the periphery.
There are many retired soldiers here, those who have reached the end of their service term, those who have suffered serious injuries, and so on.
Coupled with its own security system, it can be described as impregnable.
Grade A, No. 5!
It was a beautiful and comfortable villa.
There are three floors!
There are two swimming pools, one outdoor and one underground. The outdoor one is for summer use, while the underground one is for insulation.
Some may ask, is it really necessary just to resettle family members? Does the government have that much money to waste? Do taxpayers have that much money to waste?
First, the first point.
The world has no shortage of ordinary food or basic energy.
Why, you ask?
You know the Earth Immortal Realm, right? Rice grown there can yield about a hundred pounds of grains when it matures, and it ripens once a month. Even if you just casually farm like you did in Africa in your previous life, simply scattering the seeds in the ground and leaving it alone, you can still harvest tens of tons of rice a month later.
Then there is a kind of oil in the Earth Immortal Realm, a single drop of which can burn for three days and three nights, and it is also environmentally friendly and does not pollute the air. There is a lot of it in the Earth Immortal Realm. It is produced by a certain large creature that dies after about a hundred years and can regenerate a large area. Of course, if the lifespan ends prematurely, this time can be shortened through special means.
Therefore, what's truly valuable in this world are cultivation resources. A single red crystal is worth 100,000, and that's for use in the Martial Dao Realm. What does that mean? Leaving aside Li Su, for others in the Martial Dao Realm, the minimum cost is several million, or even tens of millions.
Then the government collects taxes, but only symbolically, at five percent, and only if the monthly salary is 100,000.
In this world, the main function of ordinary currency is simply to ensure the vitality of the mortal realm; the economy is only alive when it is in motion.
Therefore, if you have a hardworking and successful son, you will basically have no problem enjoying a life of wealth and comfort like an ordinary person for the rest of your life.
As for poverty, no one will starve.
Given the current environment, if there were no wealth gap, where would the perseverance and pursuit come from? Humans can unleash boundless power and accomplish great things when facing disasters, but to say that they can truly just loaf around and wait to die is something we can absolutely do without.
This is human nature!
For example, Li Su's parents, who used to earn less than three thousand yuan a month combined, were incredibly frugal, and would always think of their son when they had meat at a meal, afraid that he would go hungry. They were also very poor in their clothing. But now they have changed.
Old Man Li, wearing a floral vest and floral pants, lay on the rooftop balcony, sunglasses on, leisurely enjoying a sunbath.
My once shapely abdomen has started to swell into a little belly in just a few months.
In September, Z City was still very hot; it wouldn't get cold until late November.
The weather in this world is rather strange. Autumn and winter are very short, lasting only two months. Spring is also generally two months long, summer is the longest, and the rest are...
Beside him lay two middle-aged men, also dressed in traditional Chinese jackets and shorts, their exposed bellies protruding. However, unlike Li's father, they both had injuries, one of whom had a huge scar running from his shoulder to his abdomen, making it look as if he had been split open.
This was clearly not caused by humans; it was an injury from Insect Calamity.
Both of them were soldiers, retired soldiers. They had gone out to kill Insect Calamity before, and even brought back a few by hand.
The purpose was simple: to show it to Li's father.
Oh, this isn't about showing off, but rather letting Li's dad take a closer look and observe.
After all, the two of them often talked about it when they were bragging. Of course, Li's father didn't question them. He respected them a lot and often invited them to drink, chat, and joke around, treating them like his son.
Although we've moved into a luxury community, it doesn't mean all expenses are free; rather, they're based on our son's individual circumstances.
For example, Li Su obtained the rank of major and became a member of the Demon-Conquering Army Special Operations Brigade. His parents received a staggering ten million yuan in benefits every year.
His parents originally didn't plan to use it; they intended to save more for his future marriage, the so-called "wife fund."
After all, that's how parents are.
They were told that they would be given ten million every year, and any unused amount would be taken back, with the same ten million deposited the following year, leaving no room for savings.
Instantly, the elderly couple relaxed completely.
Eat and drink as you please; as long as you don't waste food, anything goes.
So the wine that Li's father drank was truly fine wine, and he was generous and unceremonious, not considering himself a rich man at all. As soon as his two buddies started telling stories, he would serve them a table full of braised dishes and three or five bottles of good wine.
Soldiers are naturally bold and straightforward; if you're honest and upright, the other party will naturally treat you like a brother.
What man doesn't like to brag? The two brothers put on airs and talked a lot about their great achievements. Although many of them were exaggerated, the horror and devastation at the time were all based on solid evidence.
Li's father may not have many other talents, but he's exceptionally good at playing the straight man in a comedy routine. The little expressions he makes while listening to the two of them are simply perfect.
Look, the two most respected veterans in the family quarters, both of them were junior officers before they retired, though only the lowest rank of lieutenant, they were still quite something. Yet they come every day, their relationship is incredibly close, they were often together even before the Insect Calamity.
Nearby, in the swimming pool, Li Ma was laughing and joking with a group of ladies. These were all military dependents, most of whom came from ordinary families. Not to mention that military dependents valued unity the most, Li Su's building also had a prestigious background.
Grade 5, the residents are mostly students and their families, with a minimum requirement of being from the Science University of China or Military University.
Although most of the military dependents here can now enjoy their retirement, it's clear that their sons are either still on the battlefield or about to go there.
Leaving aside the Science University of China, Military University will inevitably go to the battlefield in the future. They will start as junior officers, and becoming field officers is only a matter of time.
Building good relationships means that even if they don't offer favors in the future, it would be helpful if they could lend a hand or make an introduction in the military.
Don't call it snobbery; this isn't snobbery.
It's simply that the mother hopes her son can have someone to look after him.
There are certainly snobbish people, but she can't get in.
For example, not long after the insect swarm had passed, a certain person from Unit B saw his son on the battlefield. At first, he was extremely nervous and shouted and made a scene several times, trying to get the troops stationed there to rescue his son.
No one said anything about it; after all, parents are naturally anxious for their children, and they would be just as worried if they were in their shoes.
The battle was finally over, and the woman immediately became proud, like a female peacock with her nose pointing to the sky.
Especially when they saw Li Ma, whom they didn't get along with and who was also a sharp-tongued person, they naturally wouldn't be polite at this time.
"Oh, isn't this Li? By the way, where's your son? I haven't seen him. What university does he go to? Did he get scared and not dare to come?"
She covered her mouth and chuckled, "Ah, sorry, I misspoke. When the Insect Calamity strikes, cultivators have to go to the battlefield. You're not in charge of logistics, are you?"
Immediately, many people laughed; they were all from the "B" class.
Everyone has a competitive streak. Li's mother lives in Villa A, so those from the military families naturally understand the situation, while those who got in through their children don't. They rarely interact, mostly just chatting together in Villa B. After all, Li's father is a rare, straightforward person. If you dare to boast, he'll praise you; if you later say it wasn't that exaggerated, he'll accuse you of hiding your achievements. And Li's father has a habit of listening but not commenting. What man wouldn't like a brother like that?
The woman's eyes were full of mockery, and with each sentence and a dozen small gestures, she was so vividly portrayed, it was simply amazing.
Even with nearly forty years of cultivating her inner strength, Li Ma almost lost it.
Hearing the woman's words, the veins on her forehead throbbed.
What did her son do? Nothing. He just happened to make a brief appearance on screen, delivering ammunition.
Compared to a bloody battle, it's nothing.
But after all, they went to the battlefield. No matter how weak they were, daring to go to the battlefield made them heroes. The tragic scene from thirteen years ago might Greater Purity to Li Su's generation, but the older generation was very familiar with it, so Li's mother held back.
Sure enough, Li Ma wasn't as boisterous as usual in the swimming pool; she lay quietly swimming without saying a word.
Many women who saw this understood Li Ma's feelings.
They all offered words of comfort, but of course, they didn't try to excuse the other party's son; they were all military families and knew how difficult the battlefield was.
Maybe something happened to your son, but as for desertion or anything like that, that's impossible!
He's running away, sister, how can you still live peacefully here?
After talking for a while, Li's mother felt much better; perhaps her son really had been delayed by something.
Li's father, who was listening nearby, also breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that he was in a good mood; otherwise, he would have been the one in trouble later. He turned to look at his two brothers and gave them a knowing look.
"You two older brothers are awesome!"
The two brothers understood each other perfectly and exchanged a glance.
"Where is it?!"
Immediately, a harmonious atmosphere filled the No. 5 Building, and the mood became increasingly relaxed and pleasant.
Clearly, Li Su's elderly parents did not recognize that the person with the title of "Tyrant" at the Military University was their son, Li Su!
There's no way around it, the change in temperament is too drastic, the appearance has changed a lot, and the body has grown almost two decimeters taller. In videos, you can mostly see the back of the head, or maybe a third of the profile. Although many people can't help but scream in their hearts, the difference is too great.
Ding-dong!
The doorbell rang downstairs.
"Hmm? You two brothers, did you call someone else?" Li's father asked directly.
The two men paused for a moment, then immediately shook their heads. Everyone who could come had come; everyone else had other things to do, only the two of them didn't have any tasks.
The ladies have all arrived.
Seeing his two older brothers shake their heads, Li's father hadn't said anything yet, but Li's mother's expression changed. "Is this never going to end? They've come all the way home?"
Her first thought was of her arch-enemy; she was furious.
He grabbed the tablet from the side, tapped it, and said, "Who is it? Having a family dinner? Nothing important?"
hiss!
Before the words were even finished, the ladies watching, including Li Ma, couldn't help but gasp.
"Holy crap, what a handsome young man!"
Handsome and dashing, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, charming and alluring, with distinct features, this young man gets a perfect 12 out of 10 for his good looks. What's most amazing is that despite being incredibly masculine and giving women a great sense of security, he also has a touch of creaminess. They say a woman can be a hundred times more charming than a woman; this is a man who can be a hundred times more charming than a woman.
The men, naturally, could no longer tolerate the woman's words.
Mr. Li picked up the tablet, and the other two leaned over as well. More than a dozen wives were saying he was handsome in unison—he must be incredibly handsome!
It's important to know that the wives present had diverse tastes. Handsome and dashing men were only a minority; most preferred the soldier type, some liked ruggedness, others preferred a devilish charm, and two even had a penchant for the "baby-faced" type, whose husbands were also soldiers—soldiers with a boyish, pretty-boy vibe. Whether it suited them or not, despite their baby faces, they were ruthless on the battlefield.
Upon closer inspection, wow!
Damn, so handsome!!!
The three men were getting fed up. What kind of nonsense is this, finding another man handsome?
You know what, the more you watch it, the more interesting it becomes.
Unable to contain his chill, Li's father nearly dropped the tablet into the sink. Goosebumps rose all over his body, and he thought to himself, " This Evil Nature!"
Li Ma took a breath. Twenty years ago, she would have rushed over, but now, although she married a scoundrel, she's gotten used to it after all these years and can't change her mind.
"Young man, this is a ladies' gathering, you've come to the wrong place, haven't you? The young ladies are over there, in that building behind you..."
The young man in the video paused for a moment upon hearing this, then turned to look behind him. "Class B?"
Mrs.? Young?
They got into a fight? That's so underhanded.
He shook his head, turned back, and looked at the video again. His eyes began to change, becoming resentful.
In an instant, more than a dozen women clutched their chests, crying out that they couldn't take it anymore.
Li's father and his two companions were also kowtowing, desperately trying to suppress the strange feelings in their hearts.
Even Li's mother was getting a little uneasy. What family gave birth to this child? He's so Evil Nature!!!
"Alright, kid, don't look at me like that. I'm almost forty, unlike the people across the street."
The young man's face darkened; he almost exploded.
"Mom, I don't know what the other side did to you, and I didn't want to disturb your gathering, but... why isn't my photo in the access control? And when I checked just now, it showed that you deleted it, what does that mean??? Am I even your biological child???"
That's right, the person who came was none other than Li Su, one of the Military University, known as the Tyrant, incredibly brutal in battle, and now the object of the fervent admiration of millions of young men and women!!
You ask why it's not admiration? Aside from masochists, who would like Tyrant?
The moment Li Ma heard the word "Mom," her scalp tingled.
Even though the face was completely unfamiliar, the familiar tone of voice made her brain instantly register the baby. Although the changes were huge, almost like being remade, there was no doubt that this was her child!
"Son???"
"No, I'm going to see that rascal next door..." Li Su rolled her eyes, left the tunnel, and decided to visit her parents since she still had some time. After all, it had been more than two months, hadn't it? But the treatment she received was like a bucket of cold water being poured over her feet.
"Son!"
Li Ma shouted, confirming that it was indeed correct.
She plunged into the water with a whoosh, displaying the python-like swimming technique she had learned over the past two months, quickly climbed ashore, and dashed out in a flash.
"Son? My son's back!!!" Mr. Li was also startled, but he was quite polite. "Brother, sisters, please wait a moment! I'll be right back!"
He dashed off in a flash.
The others present were not surprised by the two's reaction, given what had happened.
However, after the two men left, the two older men looked towards their wives. " The Tyrant is back. Inform them that security in the Country Garden can be temporarily eased; it's good that the Tyrant is here. Also, from now on, no cameras or anything related to the tyrant are allowed in the Country Garden community, and no one is allowed to take pictures of Building A5! No information related to the Tyrant is permitted to be leaked."
"Yes!"
One of the ladies immediately spoke up and sent a signal.
"Brother Li has raised a fine son..." The two retired soldiers smiled. After the insect swarm began, they were ordered to protect Li Su's parents, and were prepared to sacrifice themselves if necessary.
In an instant, the two realized that this younger brother's son was no ordinary student, not just a regular student at the Military University.
When the insect swarm subsided and the file codenamed ' Tyrant ' appeared in their hands, even though they had some suspicions, they couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Tyrant!
Now, who in the Xia Kingdom doesn't know or recognize it?
That domineering man who stepped on the Commander Bug became even more popular than Ying Zhan Zhang Shengying after that battle.
That's too domineering, too brutal.
The image of stepping on the Commander Bug and forcing the opponent to continue summoning bugs has become Eternity memory for almost everyone.
If one day I could be as domineering as him, my life would be complete.
"My son!~"
On the first floor, Mom opened the door and rushed over.
Although she rolled her eyes a little, Li Su still smiled and happily hugged her mother.
Undoubtedly, Mom has shrunk considerably compared to two months ago, and Dad has become darker and shorter. However, there's no doubt that they are his biological parents, and they've certainly enjoyed their time together.
My mom hasn't gained weight, but when I put it on, it felt like it weighed at least five pounds more.
"Mom, Dad, I'm home!!!"
"Yes, it's good to see you back!"
I went inside, took a breath, and... hmm, it's gone!
It doesn't feel like home anymore. Dad no longer smells of sweat from a day's hard work; instead, he smells of nylon. Mom no longer smells like soap; instead, she smells like some kind of Chanel scent.
Thresh, those two old folks are living a thriving life!
Taking a deep breath, Li Su slowly said, "So, where is my room? I'm so sleepy, I haven't had a nap in over twenty days!"
Ah~!
The mother's face showed worry, perfectly embodying the image of a mother's concern even when her son is far away. She then immediately grabbed her son and rushed to the corner on the first floor.
"Come on, go to sleep!"
Looking at the room, which had a similar layout to her high school room, Li Su's eyelids twitched. "Where's my room?"
"Here it is!"
"No, I mean my room in this building? The third floor, the one next to yours~! The big one!" Li Su gestured something very, very big.
"It's been turned into a gym!"
"Isn't there a gym on the first floor?"
"Where can I go clubbing? It's soundproof and won't disturb the neighbors. All the people in the neighborhood come here to dance."
"Can't you just give me a big room on the second floor?"
"The second floor has been converted into a yoga room, and your dad also set up a bar, where he chats with the neighbors all the time!"
"Aren't you my biological mother?"
"Nonsense, would anyone do this if they weren't your own mother?"
"That's true!"
"Go to sleep already, you didn't even tell me you were coming back."
"I suddenly have some free time, I'm going to take a nap!"
Li Su went inside, covered his head and went to sleep. It was his old bed from high school, and he soon started snoring.
Li's mother stood at the door, quietly watching her son. He had grown handsome and tall, but she wondered how much hardship he had endured.
Slowly, she closed the door, then bit her lower lip to keep herself from making a sound.
"Honey, my wife!" Mr. Li walked over and hugged his wife.
"Waaah, he really is my son, right!"
"Yes! He's our son, truly our beloved son, our pride."
"I don't want to be like him at all. What Tyrant? Bah!"
"With great power comes great responsibility!"
"You, surnamed Li, I'm thirty-nine years old, and you're trying to fool me with the kind of talk you use on a sixteen-year-old? Do you believe I'll beat you to death?!"
"Well!"
Li's father was speechless. Indeed, chicken soup for the soul must be used appropriately; otherwise, it's like taking a mouthful of poison.
"I'm going to make braised pork; it's my son's favorite!"
"Um!"
Li Ma ran away, tears welling up in her eyes.
What parent wouldn't recognize their child? It's just that the changes are too great, and they dare not confirm it, nor dare they acknowledge it. They don't seek fame, but only peace and safety. Going to war is never a happy thing, no matter how well he performs.