Chapter 635 Old Stories, Self-Inflicted Humiliation [2 Updates]
Shao Yun's expression changed drastically, and her voice turned cold: "Mom, you've gone too far."
What's the difference between a third-class citizen in a world city and a slave?
Although the technology of the City of the World is very advanced, its hierarchical system is even stricter than that of the old dynasty.
Those with noble titles or merits were classified as first class, commoners as second class, and slaves as third class.
Higher-class residents can dispose of lower-class residents at will.
How could his son with Fu Liuying become a third-class citizen?
"I'm going too far?" Old Madam Yu slammed her prayer beads on the table, furious. "How long did she keep you unconscious? Three years!"
"If the Academy of Sages hadn't intervened personally, would you still be alive today?"
Shao Yun took a deep breath: "Mom, I've told you before, even if she kills me, I won't blame her."
Although he did see Fu Liuying leave him just before he closed his eyes.
He didn't know what happened after that, because he was bedridden for three years.
The hospital confirmed that he was brain dead.
Brain death is the irreversible loss of all brain functions, including the brainstem.
A diagnosis of brain death is tantamount to a death sentence.
Even alchemy couldn't save him.
It was only through the personal intervention of a sage from the Academy of Sages, who used his special abilities to revive Shaoyun.
But when he woke up, Fu Liuying was gone.
Three years have passed.
Madam Yu said she left the City of the World because she betrayed him.
Shaoyun didn't believe it.
He wants to leave the city.
However, over the years, under the complete surveillance of Old Master Yu and Old Madam Yu, he has not been able to get close to the four entrances, let alone the City of the World.
Forced into a marriage alliance, forced to continue the Yu family line.
Forced to gradually seize power through fierce competition.
Until last year, when Grandpa Yu passed away.
He defeated the last competitor of his generation to take the position of patriarch, and finally no one could stop him.
But Shao Yun didn't expect that when he went to the hometown Fu Liuying had mentioned—Huaguo Hucheng.
They found no one, only a grave.
Beauty fades into withered bones.
Nothing was left behind.
It was during this trip out of the city that Shao Yun learned that Fu Liuying had given birth to another child.
But after spending a month in China, he still couldn't find Fu Yunshen, only knowing that he was the president of a group.
Very impressive, very much like Fu Liuying.
Because the spatial dimension of the City of the World is different from that of the seven continents and four oceans, the passage is not as stable as that of the ancient martial arts world.
Therefore, it is easy to leave the city but difficult to enter it.
There are only two points in time each year when people enter the City of the World from Earth.
There's no time to spare; Shaoyun must return to the city first.
After settling all the family affairs this time, he plans to go again.
“Mom, there’s no room for discussion on this.” Shao Yun said coldly, “I’m not only going to bring him back, I’m going to train him.”
Madam Yu was furious: "You still want him to be the heir? Let me tell you, as long as I live, there is no possibility of that!"
"I'm sorry." Shao Yun simply pursed her lips.
He waved his hand, summoning a guard team, and said calmly, "Keep an eye on the old lady."
Madam Yu shouted angrily, "Yu Shaoyun!"
She noticed that Yu Shaoyun hadn't mentioned Fu Liuying in the twenty years since he woke up, and assumed he had been deeply hurt. She never expected that he was just hiding it.
Once he had secured his position as the head of the family, he couldn't wait to reveal his true colors.
He's such a good son to her.
It was well hidden.
But the patriarch's orders are absolute authority, and even if Madam Yu is a generation older, she cannot disobey them.
The guards sealed off Madam Yu's residence.
Shaoyun left the open-air balcony and went downstairs.
I ran into a few people.
The beautiful woman at the head of the group bowed to him and smiled gently: "Head of the family."
Shao Yun simply nodded indifferently and left.
The woman's hand froze for a moment, but she quickly recovered and smiled again: "Respectfully seeing off the patriarch."
Shao Yun and his guards walked away into the distance.
“Madam,” the maid following behind the woman said indignantly, “you have been married into the Yu family for twenty years and have even given birth to the eldest son, but the eldest son still thinks about that woman of unknown origin.”
"It was you who persuaded the Sage's Institute that allowed the patriarch to wake up. How could the patriarch do this?"
That's really unfair.
The woman just smiled gently, seemingly unconcerned: "It doesn't matter, let's go see the old lady."
**
O Continent.
A scandal involving the buying and selling of academic papers has shaken the entire academic community.
Besides the International Physics Centre, several other academic-related organizations were also purged from top to bottom.
What is surprising is that once you investigate, it becomes astonishing.
It did indeed involve a great deal of power; the four major conglomerates of O Continent were all more or less involved.
But the Venus Group took charge of this matter.
Ying Zijin went to the newly built experimental base at Herwin's invitation.
The experimental base is very large, but there are currently fewer than eighty researchers conducting experiments.
After touring the entire experimental base, in the office.
“Ying, after I die, this experimental base will depend on you.” Herwin patted the girl on the shoulder. “This is a long-term battle.”
Ying Zijing's eyes flickered slightly: "Professor, don't be so pessimistic."
Sinai chimed in, "Kid, I think it would take at least a hundred years to research this."
Going to another galaxy and going to another universe are two completely different things.
Even with the scientific and technological capabilities of a world-class city, manned spacecraft have only managed to fly out of the Milky Way galaxy.
The universe is so vast that it can contain hundreds of billions of galaxies.
“By the way, Professor,” Ying Zijing glanced at Sinai, “Don’t let her young age fool you, she’s quite interested in physics and assembled a smartwatch herself.”
Herwin immediately became interested: "A smartwatch? Let me see."
Sinai happily demonstrated the watch's many functions to Hervin.
Herwin's mouth dropped open: "Amazing! Absolutely amazing! Your physics must be excellent. Come on, I want to discuss a few questions with you."
Sinai's smile vanished instantly: "I don't like physics."
"You don't like physics? How can you not like physics?" Herwin disagreed. "Physics is the crystallization of human wisdom; it's lovely and beautiful!"
Sinai: "..."
She looked at the girl with a pleading gaze.
Ying Zijin pretended not to see it.
She was looking at information on the major powers in the City of the World, her brows slightly furrowed.
According to records, Yu Shaoyun married a woman from the Sage's Courtyard and they had a son.
Their son, currently eighteen, is one of the candidates to become the next head of the family.
He was only five years younger than Fu Yunshen.
The city of the world is indeed very dangerous.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Professor," the assistant jogged over and whispered, "Miss Elizabeth from the Laurent family is here again."
Herwin waved his hand: "Get her out of here."
Herwin was never one to use rude language, so it was clear how furious he was this time.
The assistant understood and withdrew to the door, saying, "Miss Elizabeth, this is the last time. The professor will not budge. Don't humiliate yourself."
Elizabeth's face paled: "Sir, I..."
The assistant slammed the door shut.
Elizabeth trembled with rage: "That Chinese man! It's just a paper! It's not like she can't write it again!"
What's wrong with each side taking a step back? Why insist on pushing each other to the limit?
Brewer, who had accompanied her, was also dissatisfied. After a pause, he said, "Elizabeth, let's go find Butler Job and ask to see the master."
"To see the master?" Elizabeth's eyes were red. "Father, the master won't care."
“Yes, I will. When the time comes, I will say that I bought this paper for you without your knowledge.” Brewer thought for a moment and made up his mind. “In any case, your past achievements and honors will not be erased.”
That's true.
If Elizabeth's abilities were less, Caesar wouldn't have chosen her from among a dozen or so juniors.
Brewer also regretted it.
If they had known their scheme would be exposed, they wouldn't have spent so much money buying the paper.
However, the other young masters and ladies of the Laurent family are also quite competitive and are eyeing the position covetously.
However, no matter what, Elizabeth's surname was Laurent.
People will always favor their own.
Elizabeth pursed her lips.
Indeed, this is the only option at the moment.
The two quickly flew back to Florence and found Job.
“It’s like this, Lord Job,” Brewer said apologetically. “I don’t know much about academia, so I took it upon myself to buy a paper for Elizabeth, but I didn’t expect it to affect her future.”
Job frowned: "Buying papers? That's illegal."
"Lord Job, it's all my fault as a father for being so thoughtless," Brewer said with a forced smile. "I thought this would help my daughter. Could you please speak to Master and ask him to contact the chief researcher of the space carrier experimental project again?"
Ying Zijing and Herwin knew each other, but could their relationship be closer than that of the First Researcher?
The world city setting incorporates a Western background and mythology. It's not that I think the East is bad or that Western civilization is superior (I'm so impressed).
Because I wrote four million words about Eastern mythology and civilization in my last book, I got really tired of it. Changing the subject matter can give me new inspiration.
When I wrote about Europe earlier, people said I thought everything was better abroad.
This is a fictional world, my darlings. Whether it's Continent O or World City, they're all maps where the protagonist fights monsters and levels up.
I can't say anything more, it's a matter of opinion. TvT
(End of this chapter)
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