Chapter 290: Not Only Stupid, but Also Malicious

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His father had spent his entire life on the battlefield, as tough as iron and steel. When his siblings passed away, he saw his father grind his teeth till they bled, the corners of his eyes nearly bursting open, yet unable to hold back the tears streaming down his face.

Children are the most vulnerable parts of a parent’s heart.

When a disaster falls upon a child, it is far more painful for the parents than if the disaster were to fall upon themselves, wishing they could take their place.

Senior Master Xiang chuckled self-deprecatingly, “I have always considered myself a great hero, yet unable to properly guide my children. Despite having many descendants in the Xiang Family, none compare to the single child of your father.”

Reflecting on the conduct of his son and grandchildren today, comparing them to Xiang Bingzhi and Ji Haomiao, he felt a sense of melancholy and resignation.

If Senior Gu and Senior Xie were gone, with Gu Junzhu, Xie Yunlin, and Xie Jinfei alive, the Gu and Xie families could at least thrive for a few decades.

As for the Xiang Family, it would crumble once he was gone.

His wife had given him one son, that was his destiny.

He had tried his utmost to love and educate him, but for some reason, his son’s temperament was neither like his nor like his wife’s.

Both he and his wife were intelligent and quick learners, whether they had to learn something new or comprehend a concept, they could do it quickly.

Yet, his son was extremely dull, incapable of achieving anything no matter how hard he tried to guide him.

He had initially thought that even if his son didn’t work out, he could place his hopes on his granddaughter, Xiang Bingzhi.

However, not only was Xiang Bingzhi insipid, but vicious as well.

He knew that he had done grave wrongs in his life, although he had also saved many people.

If there indeed was retribution, why couldn’t it be on him instead of his wife and descendants?

Despite Gu Junzhu’s sharp wit, he didn’t know how to console Senior Master Xiang at this moment.

Due to the matter with Xiang Bingzhi, he intimately understood the inner workings of the Xiang family.

No one knew better than him; what Senior Master Xiang said was all true.

The old man had one son and two daughters, one granddaughter, two granddaughters-in-law along with a grandson-in-law, all of whom were wicked hearted.

Even if they weren’t heinous villains, they were selfish, narrow-minded, looking out for their interests.

Not one of them was capable of achieving greatness.

He couldn’t comprehend how Senior Master Xiang, a paragon among men, could give rise to such a brood of good-for-nothings.

After a suffocating silence, Senior Master Xiang waved his hand and laughed it off. “Let’s forget these unhappy matters. I admire these two youngsters. They are kind-hearted, intelligent, tenacious, virtuous, and courageous; promising young sprouts.”

Just now, despite his asthma rendering him speechless, his mind was very clear.

He had clearly heard and seen all the actions of Xiang Jiechao as well as the responses of Ye Xingbei and the two children.

The little girl was commendable for her courage, unafraid in the face of danger. She was protective, shielding the two children with her own body in the face of a gun, with clear and bright eyes, and she was also beautiful.

The elder boy was like a young wolf, ruthlessly brave despite his tender age. Even though he was small himself, he attempted to use his meek frame to protect the little girl and the even smaller child. Although somewhat unruly, he showed his good nature by willingly taking the lead in times of crisis.

The youngest one, who looked like he was only three or four years old, was cute as a button and clearly intelligent. The tiny boy spoke clearly and coherently; his dewy big eyes welled with tears, his long eyelashes trembling, making people’s hearts melt with his adorableness.