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Chapter 298 The Real Playboy
When Lin Yi received the news, he was reprimanding one of his personal guards.
This young soldier came from a good family and inevitably had a bit of a spoiled nature. He frequented taverns and was also a bit too free.
"What? You mean Xiaoyu... Madam has reacted?" Lin Yi almost jumped up. It was so fast! It seems their union was destined by heaven. He knew it! He and Xiaoyu were the perfect match.
"Yes, General!" The adjutant was so excited that his face turned red. This was wonderful! The General was going to be a father at such a young age. If he were to give birth to a female offspring as well, the General's status would be extremely important, both in his family and among the young military officers of the Empire.
"That's wonderful! That's wonderful!" Lin Yi was so happy that he didn't know what to say, and just kept pacing back and forth.
I wish I could set off immediately to be with Xiaoyu.
"You," Lin Yi casually pointed at the personal guard who had just been scolded by him, "go tell them that all the drinks at Theslo today are on my tab, it's on me!"
"Go immediately!" he commanded, waving his hand. The general, who had just been criticizing others, had no idea that he himself was the biggest playboy.
The lieutenant took a big step forward: "That's great, General! I don't know how happy the master will be when he finds out. He should have already received the news."
Thinking of his father's usually calm face now showing a surprised smile, Lin Yi felt a surge of satisfaction and waved his hand, "I'm going to throw a banquet so that everyone in Thessalonians can drink and dance!"
"Yes, sir!" the lieutenant replied in a loud voice. "I'll go down and inform them to make preparations right away."
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"Father, you wanted to see me." Kong Yiche was dealing with military affairs and was still wearing his serious military uniform. Although he was previously hailed as the youngest commander of the three great empires, he was ultimately just a figurehead commander with little real power.
Now, the Kong family has made great contributions to quelling the coup in the Forest Empire, and he has been promoted to a real commander with real power.
Looking at her outstanding son in the highest-ranking military uniform, Kong Ling couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
Anyone who reaches this position at a young age will find it incredibly difficult to give up.
Kong Ling's expression was hidden behind his gold-rimmed glasses, making it impossible for anyone to see. He spoke lightly, "I'm sure you've also received good news from Hollandpool, haven't you? I never expected it to be that most unassuming little general."
Kong Yiche did not understand his father's meaning. They had already reached an agreement on this matter. He would cooperate with his father politically to condemn the Adler family to hell and never recover, and he could also break free from the family's constraints to pursue his own happiness.
He was never fascinated by the glitz and glamour of power, the cutthroat world of politics.
His tone was flat, revealing no emotion: "Everything is still traceable."
The two foxes silently sized each other up, and in the end, the father gave in.
“You need to know that you only have one chance. If you give up such a high position, the divine envoy of the Aurora Empire will forever ride on your head and be insurmountable.” Kong Ling sighed, “You are no longer at an advantage in terms of emotions, and you could have been on equal footing in terms of status, but you need to know that while you are giving up the position of commander, Fan Qingyin may become the next pope of the Aurora Empire.”
"You'll be left far behind then."
"You'll only end up in the miserable situation of competing with that Mu Liu and the madman from the Yulia family for the last offspring spot." Kong Ling gritted her teeth. How could the child of such a favored son of heaven be reduced to this? No matter how outstanding Lord Jiang Yu was, his child was once her number one candidate for a partner.
“Father, I think you’ve misunderstood something.” Kong Yiche smiled slightly, but his next words made Kong Ling stand up, supporting himself on the table.
“Since I have made this decision, I am giving up more than just the glory of being your son. Since I can no longer continue the family’s honor, I no longer need to have my own descendants.”
"Are you crazy?!" Kong Ling was utterly speechless. How could she have given birth to such a foolish, love-struck child?
"Who said you're completely severed ties with your family? Do you think Jiang Yu would have chosen you if it weren't for the Kong family backing her up? Based on your laughable, passionate love?" Jiang Yu is such a self-serving woman; this fool of his son is truly...
“Father, that’s not what I meant. You and I both know perfectly well that it’s normal for me to be demoted by half a grade or a grade after I go to the Ocean Empire. The Ocean Empire will not place me in an important position, and I will not become an asset to the family. On the contrary, if you are thinking about the family or even the Forest Empire, you should marginalize me.”
"In that case, it doesn't really matter whether I have descendants or not. Isn't that right, Father?" Kong Yiche thought his father had already figured it out, but he didn't expect him to still be so bothered by it.
"Do you think I can't understand? Do you think I'm stupid? I just..." feel sorry for you.
Kong Ling lowered her eyes, suppressing the heartache within, and said in a stiff tone, "I only hope that Lord Jiang Yu can live up to your devoted heart."
“She deserves it.” Kong Yiche knew in his heart that it wasn’t because he was narcissistic, but Jiang Yu’s rejection of him back then was inevitably partly due to her concerns for him, thinking that being with her would mean giving up too much and sacrificing too much.
He understood her concerns; she was afraid that these sacrifices and efforts would eventually cause friction between them.
This is often the case with couples in the world: when they are deeply in love, sacrificing everything is seen as a great achievement and proof of their commitment. But when love fades and life becomes mundane, those past sacrifices and efforts become old grievances that are brought up again and again, becoming laughable annotations of the past and catalysts for endless arguments.
But now that they have finally decided to take this step, it must be the result of the efforts and compromises of both of them. It's not just him who has sacrificed; she has also made some concessions and reconciliations.
Such a friendship is very rare, and I believe that Jiang Yu, like him, will cherish it forever.
“Then I won’t say anything more.” Kong Ling sat down again, his regret for his son seemed to bend his ever-straight back a little. He waved his hand to signal Kong Yiche to leave: “Remember, the family will not abandon any child. If you need anything, just write to me.”
Kong Yiche was moved, never expecting that his father, who was always so restrained and aloof, would make such a concession for him. He bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Father."
After leaving, Kong Yiche stood by the corridor, looking at the lush, towering forest of the Forest Empire. The world was deceived by this beautiful facade, believing that he, born into the family of the highest commander of the Forest Empire, was a man of integrity and virtue. But the bigger the tree, the thicker the shade, and everyone has a shadow. He was not without his own trump cards.
The divine messenger of the Ocean Empire is the true embodiment of brilliance and integrity; he is no match for him.
He reached out and gently placed his hand on the vines hanging on the windowsill. In an instant, the vines turned pitch black. Instead of withering, they stretched out infinitely, connecting to the lush forest. He looked up and saw many fluorescent eyes suddenly appearing in the shadows of the dense forest.
The father was unaware that once he shed his public persona, the forces he secretly cultivated in the shadows would become his true trump card.
He was indeed very easygoing; he didn't care whether he had offspring or not. Leaving aside the Willow Tree for now, if necessary, he wouldn't mind turning Yulia's owl into a complete madman.