Chapter 76
Chapter 76
Chapter 76
This revelation left Mi Huo's father stunned on the spot.
His son, whom he had high hopes for, was not actually his biological child?!
How could this be possible!!
The first thing Mi Huo's father did was look at Mi Huo's mother, who was holding Mi Huo, questioning her with his eyes about the truth of what he had just heard.
Mi Huo's mother's eyes flickered momentarily before she shook her head at Mi Huo's father.
Clearly sensing something amiss, Mi Huo's father's anger surged instantly, and veins bulged on his forehead.
The guests and reporters present were equally shocked; this gossip was too explosive!
What had been a relatively quiet scene erupted into chaos.
There is an old saying that family scandals should not be aired publicly, so Mi Huo's father did not immediately explode upon learning that his son might not be his own; instead, he chose to temporarily endure.
In front of the guests, media, and viewers watching on screens, the family of three calmly walked backstage.
The venue was already buzzing with whispers, and Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao exchanged a glance, understanding each other's thoughts.
They wanted to follow and listen to the gossip!
So, shortly after Mi Huo's family left, the two of them followed behind.
Behind the meeting room was a separate, empty office where Mi Huo's family entered and tightly closed the door.
Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao had just arrived when they heard Mi Huo's father's angry roar from inside.
Due to the high volume, the door frame of the office was shaking slightly.
"You stupid woman, it turns out you only married me because of my pilot status! Now that I'm no longer a pilot, you cheated on me! Even our son might not be mine! How could you do such a vile thing?!"
Soon after, another furious female voice echoed from within the room.
"How can you believe everything others say?! Don't you know how much Mi Huo looks like you! If you have the guts, go get a paternity test and see if Mi Huo is your biological child!"
Mi Huo's mother seemed unwilling to admit that she had cheated on Mi Huo's father, continuing to argue.
"I was busy with work and didn't have time to deal with your nonsense. Now thinking about it, it really was like that! Can you honestly say you never deceived me?!"
Though cuckolded, Mi Huo's father remained sharp-minded and wasn't fooled by his wife.
"How could this be possible! I never deceived you! I was always exhausted from work and came home right away after getting off. Where would I find the time for such things?!"
Mi Huo's mother exploded in rage, determined not to admit anything.
Mi Huo's father took a deep breath, trying to calm his fury.
At this moment, he felt that Mi Huo's mother might have a point.
As a teacher, Mi Huo's mother was indeed very busy and likely had no time for such sordid activities.
"This cuckold has quite a big heart. Mi Huo's mother's school ends at six PM, but she always told Mi Huo's father it ended at seven PM!"
"And that extra hour was her time to play around outside!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, who would have thought that Mi Huo's mother, nearing forty, could still engage in group play, sometimes even with five people at once! Her stamina is impressive!"
Yi Tiantian's inner voice was like a bomb.
At this moment, Mi Huo's father looked like a glowing green giant, his anger surging!
With bloodshot eyes, he resembled a monster in berserk mode!
Mi Huo had noticed the strange tension between his parents since entering, sensing an impending confrontation.
They must be fighting again!
For little Mi Huo, this was a common occurrence. Whenever this happened, he would cover his ears and crouch in a corner, counting sheep.
This time was no different; little Mi Huo had already huddled in a corner, trembling as he counted sheep.
Seeing his father's enraged state, little Mi Huo realized this fight was particularly serious, more severe than any he had witnessed before!
Indeed, Mi Huo's father could no longer control his fury and raised a massive hand to strike Mi Huo's mother.
As a former pilot who regularly exercised, Mi Huo's father, standing at 1.8 meters tall, was all muscle.
On the other hand, Mi Huo's mother, a teacher with little physical activity, naturally couldn't match him in strength.
Seeing the huge hand coming towards her, Mi Huo's mother instinctively tried to dodge but ended up hitting the corner of a table behind her.
"Ouch!"
Mi Huo's mother cried out, tears streaming down her face.
Little Mi Huo could no longer ignore the situation and cried out, rushing to support his mother.
Seeing Mi Huo made Mi Huo's father even angrier.
Just as he was about to hit the cheating woman again, he heard another inner voice from outside the door.
"However, Mi Huo's father has no right to be angry, as he not only cheated on Mi Huo's mother with numerous flight attendants during her pregnancy but also frequently went to bars to pick up women!"
"The so-called hunt for pleasure involves finding various girls drinking alone in bars, then slipping sleeping pills into their drinks, and finally taking the already intoxicated girls to a hotel to assault them!"
"And Mi Huo's father has done this dozens of times! He even got caught and thrown into jail a few times, yet he lied to the family, saying he was on a business trip!"
Yi Tiantian once again exposed a major scandal about Mi Huo's father, which opened Mi Huo's mother's eyes.
The tension on her face instantly turned to anger.
"You still have the nerve to criticize me! Are you ashamed of your own rotten deeds?!"
Mi Huo's mother now had the upper hand and rolled up her sleeves, walking straight toward Mi Huo's father.
Upon hearing his past misdeeds exposed, Mi Huo's father's arrogance diminished significantly.
"I, I, that's all nonsense! After reforming, I focused on raising Mi Huo and had no time for such shady activities!"
Although Mi Huo's father claimed his innocence, he began stuttering.
Seeing his nervous demeanor, Mi Huo's mother was convinced that everything she had just heard was true!
"Fine, fine, you pretend to prioritize the child, but deep down, you're still that disgusting person!"
Mi Huo's mother, having caught him off guard, continued to press forward.
"You don't deserve to be Mi Huo's father!!"
This clearly infuriated Mi Huo's father, who yelled back at Mi Huo's mother: "So you went and had a child with some random man?!"
Unable to tolerate being insulted by such scum, Mi Huo's mother reached out with her claws to scratch him!
Caught off guard, Mi Huo's father was left with five red marks on his face.
Immediately after, Mi Huo's parents started fighting each other.
Neither would back down, hurling vulgar insults without any regard for their ten-year-old son, Mi Huo, who was present.
It was the first time Mi Huo had seen his parents so angry. The boy was already sobbing uncontrollably as they fought.
Tears streamed down Mi Huo's young face, turning him into a little teary mess.
Terrified to approach his fighting parents, he ran to a corner, hugged his head with his small hands, and loudly counted sheep.
"One sheep, two sheep, three sheep...
Mi Huo spoke loudly to drown out the sounds of his parents' argument and fight.
His voice was so loud that Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao could hear it clearly from outside.
Xie Niao frowned, feeling deeply for the helpless little Mi Huo.
She wanted to rush in and give him a tight hug, telling him not to be afraid.
Xie Niao had already placed her hand on the door, ready to push it open.
Beside her, Yi Tiantian felt uneasy and spoke again.
"If these parents keep arguing like this, it will attract countless media."
"The media will swarm around Mi Huo's parents, asking questions about their scandals, preventing Mi Huo from completing today's challenge!"
Hearing Yi Tiantian's thoughts, Xie Niao slowly withdrew her hand from the door.
Her original purpose was to stop Mi Huo from attempting the Guinness World Record challenge, ensuring he wouldn't be harmed by his parents!
However, the two people inside the room also heard Yi Tiantian's thoughts.
This reminded them of their primary task today: making sure Mi Huo completes the Guinness World Record challenge.
If Mi Huo succeeds, Mi Huo's father can fulfill his dream of flying through his son.
And Mi Huo's mother can gain more fame and benefits through Mi Huo's success!
In short, their dreams depend on Mi Huo's success today.
Therefore, the most important thing now is to ensure Mi Huo completes the challenge!
Mi Huo's father, now covered in scratches and a deep blood mark on his neck, looked at his wife with hatred.
Mi Huo's mother, with a large slap mark on her face and disheveled hair, glared back at him.
Exhausted from the prolonged fight, they looked at each other like enemies.
"After Mi Huo completes today's challenge, we'll go our separate ways! I want nothing to do with you, you impotent scum!"
Mi Huo's mother said loudly.
"Who's afraid of who?! You shallow woman, I never want to see you again!!"
Mi Huo's father shouted back, equally defiant.
Eventually, they calmed down, prioritizing Mi Huo's challenge today.
Meanwhile, Mi Huo continued counting sheep loudly in the corner, unaware that his parents had refocused their attention on him.
Mi Huo's mother walked over to him and extended a hand patiently.
"Mi Huo, we're about to attempt the flight challenge. Come with Mom to get ready!"
Mi Huo opened his eyes after hearing his mother's voice and saw that his parents, who had stopped arguing, were both looking at him.
But little Mi Huo was still terrified from the fright his parents had given him. Although his mother's tone was gentle, he still didn't dare to speak or even move.
Seeing little Mi Huo trembling in fear, Mi Huo's father felt more and more that this child didn't seem like his own.
Perhaps to verify that Mi Huo was indeed his son, Mi Huo's father shouted loudly, "Mi Huo, didn't you hear? If you're my son, come out right now! The challenge is about to begin; what are you hiding in this corner for?!"
Mi Huo's father's voice was very intimidating, making Mi Huo even more afraid.
Instead of coming out from the corner, he only shrank further in, trembling even more severely.
Seeing Mi Huo's reaction, Mi Huo's father flew into a rage.
Without saying a word, he grabbed Mi Huo's thin, white arm and pulled hard, trying to drag him out of the corner!
"Dad, it hurts! Waaah..."
Little Mi Huo kicked his legs as he was dragged, almost dislocating his arm, leaving a bright red mark on his wrist.
But Mi Huo's father showed no sign of letting go.
He was at the peak of his anger!
After all, Mi Huo's father was a man with a very bold personality, even somewhat chauvinistic. Yet, Mi Huo, as his son, was so timid and cowardly, leading him to believe that Mi Huo wasn't his son at all!
Thinking this, Mi Huo's father became even angrier.
He shouted, "You really aren't my son! How can someone so timid fly a plane?! I don't believe it today; Mi Huo, get out here right now!!"
Mi Huo's mother knew in her heart that Mi Huo was indeed not her husband's child, as the voice had said.
But he was her child!
Seeing her husband's harsh demeanor and Mi Huo crying, she stepped forward and shouted, "Let go of the child's hand; be careful not to injure him, or he won't be able to control the joystick later!"
Sure enough, Mi Huo's father loosened his grip slightly upon hearing this.
But his tone remained harsh.
"Mi Huo, do you know many people are waiting to see you fly the plane? Do you want them all to wait for a coward like you?! If you miss this opportunity, just wait and see how I'll torture you!"
Little Mi Huo was already scared stiff; he couldn't even cry anymore, only staring blankly at his father, who looked like a demon.
Seeing that little Mi Huo was unresponsive, Mi Huo's father's anger surged again.
With one hand still gripping Mi Huo's arm, he raised the other hand high, ready to strike.
To the young little Mi Huo, his father's hand was like a huge monster looming over him, uncertain when it would fall.
"To force little Mi Huo to complete today's challenge, Mi Huo's father actually wants to hit him!"
"This is child abuse! Poor little Mi Huo!"
Yi Tiantian exclaimed inwardly.
Hearing Yi Tiantian's thoughts, Xie Niao could no longer hold back and immediately knocked on the office door.
Upon hearing the knock, Mi Huo's father quickly withdrew his hand, about to strike.
His speed was so practiced.
It seemed he often did this!
When Xie Niao and Yi Tiantian entered the office, they saw Mi Huo's parents smiling brightly and little Mi Huo still cowering in the corner.
Mi Huo's parents were like chameleons, always presenting a normal facade to outsiders.
But little Mi Huo's tear-stained face revealed that something was not right.
As soon as Xie Niao arrived, little Mi Huo got up from the ground and ran to hug her leg.
"Pretty sister, pretty sister, you finally came!!"
Little Mi Huo cried with snot and tears, looking very aggrieved.
Seeing the little one so distressed, Xie Niao felt very sad.
Especially when Mi Huo hugged her, her heart ached even more.
Yi Tiantian also felt great pity for Mi Huo's tragic situation.
Upon seeing the two enter, Mi Huo's mother greeted them warmly, "Mr. Yi, Miss Xie, what brings you here?"
Mi Huo's father managed a smile and said, "We're having a family meeting, not quite convenient to receive guests."
While Xie Niao was thinking of an excuse, Yi Tiantian spoke up, "Didn't you invite Miss Xie to talk to Mi Huo earlier?"
Xie Niao immediately remembered and added, "Yes, I haven't seen little Mi Huo in a long time! Besides, our chat won't take long."
Little Mi Huo, still clinging tightly to Xie Niao's leg, finally mustered the courage to speak, "Yes, Mom said I could talk to Sister Xie!"
Seeing their previously silent son finally speak, Mi Huo's parents relented.
"Alright, then Mi Huo, go ahead and talk with your sister."
Mi Huo's mother put on a fake smile and turned to Yi Tiantian.
"And talk to this brother too."
Mi Huo's mother knew that Yi Tiantian was a big star, so she asked her son to get along well with him.
Maybe they could even benefit from Yi Tiantian's fame in the future!
Mi Huo's father also agreed, and the two parents sat in the office watching Mi Huo chat with the others.
Xie Niao and Yi Tiantian both squatted down to be at the same height as little Mi Huo.
"Mi Huo, do you like flying planes?"
Xie Niao got straight to the point, intending to persuade little Mi Huo not to take on today's challenge.
Little Mi Huo hesitated for a long time, but when he saw his parents' threatening looks, he immediately replied, "I... I like it."
Xie Niao knew this wasn't his true feeling and tenderly stroked little Mi Huo's hair.
Mi Huo's parents rushed to answer for him: "Our Mi Huo loves flying planes the most! He has loved it since he was a child, and today's challenge was his own idea!"
Xie Niao ignored them and continued talking to little Mi Huo.
But Yi Tiantian stood up and walked over to Mi Huo's parents.
"Mr. Yi? What's wrong?"
Mi Huo's father was puzzled by Yi Tiantian's sudden appearance.
"I have something I want to confirm with you. The weather forecast says there will be thunderstorms today. Is this weather suitable for flying?"
Facing these selfish people, Yi Tiantian asked straightforwardly.
Mi Huo's parents were clearly taken aback by this question.
They also realized that the voice they had been hearing all along was Yi Tiantian's!
But how did he know so much about their private matters?!
The parents exchanged glances, each wanting to ask.
However, neither of them could bring themselves to speak!
The matter of Yi Tiantian's thoughts was impossible to question!
After several attempts, they gave up.
Seeing that they didn't respond, Yi Tiantian added, "I think thunderstorms are dangerous and unsuitable for flying."
As a former pilot, Mi Huo's father immediately responded, "It's fine; it won't affect the plane's normal flight. If a little rain could stop planes from flying, no one would travel on rainy days!"
At this moment, Xie Niao also stood up and joined the conversation.
"But after all, little Mi Huo is just a ten-year-old child. Isn't this too dangerous for him?"
Mi Huo's parents clearly didn't take Xie Niao's words seriously.
Mi Huo's mother even smiled and said, "This weather will highlight our Mi Huo's bravery! Miss Xie, Mr. Yi, my husband is a pilot and has considered everything. Please rest assured!"
Mi Huo's father also said pompously, "Yes, please rest assured! After all, Mi Huo is our flesh and blood. We care more about his safety than anyone else!"
"Pah! You hypocrite! If you really cared, it would be strange!"
"Anyway, Mi Huo isn't your biological son, so whether he lives or dies doesn't matter to you!"
"If Mi Huo completes the challenge successfully, you'll gain prestige, and if he dies, you won't feel any sorrow!"
Yi Tiantian thought bitterly.
Xie Niao fully agreed with Yi Tiantian.
This father, upon learning that Mi Huo wasn't his biological son, wouldn't care about him at all!
Mi Huo's mother's face stiffened, and she looked at Mi Huo's father, seemingly waiting for his response.
Upon hearing Yi Tiantian call him a "green turtle," Mi Huo's father turned green with anger.
This young man thought he could say whatever he wanted because he was a big star. How uncouth!
He endured and finally managed a smile, saying, "I've nurtured Mi Huo for years to realize his dream today! As a father, I will ensure his success in this challenge!"
Mi Huo's father was determined to have Mi Huo attempt the Guinness World Record.
Mi Huo's mother, upon hearing this, hesitated.
She had invested a lot in cultivating Mi Huo's love for flying. If Mi Huo completed today's challenge, her past efforts would be rewarded!
In the future, she could claim to be the mother of the world's youngest pilot record holder, boosting her own fame!
To her, the benefits of this title far outweighed Mi Huo's life!
Driven by greed, she then said, "It's time to wrap up the conversation. Our little Mi Huo needs to prepare for the upcoming challenge!"
She was essentially asking Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao to leave.
Yi Tiantian shook his head inwardly.
"Having such selfish parents is truly tragic!"
"Next, little Mi Huo will be forced by his parents to fly a plane and crash due to strong air currents!"
Hearing this, Mi Huo's parents were clearly stunned.
Mi Huo's parents stared at Yi Tiantian in disbelief, their eyes wide as copper bells.
How could this be?!
Little Mi Huo was only ten years old, but he had been learning to fly planes for several years now. This minor thunderstorm should have been no problem for him!
Clearly, the two parents believed their child was a prodigy and a superhero combined, capable of handling such weather with ease.
But Yi Tiantian's words dealt them another harsh blow.
"The plane disintegrated mid-air, and Mi Huo..."
"Ah, such a sweet and adorable child ended up dying at the hands of his own parents. It's infuriating!"
"After Mi Huo died in the plane crash, his parents faced criticism from all sectors of society. They were arrested and forced to work on sewing machines, enduring brutal beatings from their fellow inmates!"
Although the parents' fate was tragic, it did not bring Xie Niao any peace.
Their tragic end came at the cost of a precious life!
If she could, she would rather see those demonic parents go unpunished than lose little Mi Huo!
Hearing this, Mi Huo's parents were once again stunned.
However, what stunned them was not that their son would die in the accident, but that they themselves would face such a tragic fate!
They exchanged a glance, unable to accept this cruel outcome.
Mi Huo's father, agitated, pushed Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao out the door and shouted, "Excuse us, our Mi Huo needs to prepare properly. Please leave now!"
Yi Tiantian and Xie Niao were rudely pushed out, and Mi Huo's father slammed the door shut in their faces.
Xie Niao looked at Yi Tiantian anxiously and whispered, "What should we do, Brother Tiantian? I think this weather is definitely dangerous! We can't let little Mi Huo take off!"
Yi Tiantian felt anxious too and immediately opened the Gossip System to find fresh gossip.
But he found nothing relevant in the system.
So Yi Tiantian could only shake his head.
"This stubborn pair of parents is willing to risk their son's life, whom they raised for so many years, just to complete today's challenge!"
"Because today they finally managed to secure so much media and guest attention; they can't miss this rare promotional opportunity!"
"And they've already made bold claims during their promotion, saying Mi Huo will succeed today. So in their view, today's challenge must succeed and cannot fail!"
Hearing this, Xie Niao almost lost hope.
It seemed these foolish parents would indeed lead to little Mi Huo's death!
There were still 15 minutes before the official start of the challenge, but the media and guests had already been led to the viewing area, ready to witness little Mi Huo's takeoff and Guinness World Record attempt in 15 minutes.
Xie Niao and Yi Tiantian joined the crowd and took their seats in the front row, with an excellent view.
But both their expressions were grave, knowing that in 15 minutes, disaster would strike little Mi Huo!
Yi Tiantian refreshed the gossip list in his mind, hoping to find a way out.
Finally, his efforts paid off, and he found a piece of gossip.
"These two people, to prove that thunderstorms won't cause little Mi Huo's death, actually did something like this... wow..."
Yi Tiantian's revelation trailed off into exclamations, leaving everyone in suspense.
Especially Xie Niao, who desperately wanted to know what bizarre thing these peculiar parents would do next!
The guests and journalists were also curious.
But mostly shocked.
Upcoming thunderstorms?
And these thunderstorms would lead to little Mi Huo's death?!
A few guests checked the weather forecast on their phones and confirmed that a rainstorm was approaching very soon!
Everyone drew a sharp breath.
If what they heard was true, then Mi Huo's parents were essentially guilty of attempted murder!
To treat their child so cruelly, they truly did not deserve to be parents!
Just as everyone was feeling furious, little Mi Huo and his parents appeared in everyone's sight.
Little Mi Huo's tear-stained face was now clean, and his parents had tidied up their appearance.
But some observant guests and netizens noticed the wounds on their bodies.
[If I'm not mistaken, aren't there scratch marks and slap prints on Mi Huo's parents' faces?!]
[Really! What happened during their break? Little Mi Huo doesn't seem to be in good spirits either!]
[Is this state suitable for taking off? It's terrifying! I feel these parents are being irresponsible!]
The guests whispered among themselves.
"This pair of parents is inhumane! How could they let their child continue under such weather!"
"If they end up killing Mi Huo, I wonder how they'll deal with the consequences!"
"Should we go up and stop them? I really don't think today is suitable for flying! These parents are terrifying!"
Soon, these whispers reached the ears of Mi Huo's parents, but their faces showed only smug satisfaction.
They held their heads high and led little Mi Huo to the center of the field, completely ignoring the gossip.
Xie Niao observed their smug expressions closely.
She was now extremely curious about what these parents were planning!
How could they maintain such a proud and smug demeanor after hearing all the criticism?
Amidst everyone's anticipation, Yi Tiantian recounted the entire story she had just heard.
"Mi Huo's parents are aware of the dangers posed by the weather, but they have chosen not to cancel today's challenge!"
"Instead, they've made a bold decision!"
"They decided that Mi Huo's father, a former pilot, would first fly with Mi Huo's mother along the route planned for Mi Huo, before letting little Mi Huo fly alone!"
"This means they conducted a safety test themselves, so even if something happens to little Mi Huo, no one can blame them!"
Yi Tiantian's thoughts echoed in every guest's ears.
Xie Niao was utterly infuriated by these demonic parents; how could they come up with such despicable tactics!
Before the other guests could voice their outrage, Mi Huo's parents announced this news over the microphone.
"Considering our child's safety, we've decided to conduct the initial test flight ourselves. We hope everyone can understand."
Seeing the discontent on Xie Niao's and others' faces, Mi Huo's parents felt incredibly smug.
At that moment, they experienced a strange sense of accomplishment.
Everyone was cursing them, yet they insisted on being even more despicable!
As long as they conducted the safety test, they wouldn't be blamed if anything happened to Mi Huo!
After making the announcement, they entered the helicopter without looking back, leaving a stunned little Mi Huo standing in the center of the field.
"Moreover, Mi Huo's parents have checked the precise weather forecast."
"They noticed that there won't be any strong convection weather during the flight time!"
"In other words, this flight for Mi Huo's parents is 99.9% safe!"
Everyone once again felt enraged by the despicable actions of these demonic parents.
These scoundrels don't deserve to live in this world or have such a well-behaved child like Mi Huo!
However, Mi Huo's parents paid no heed to everyone's anger.
Mi Huo's father, a former pilot, smoothly lifted the helicopter off the ground.
They had already reached the air and began flying along the route planned for Mi Huo.
Both of them wore eerie smiles on their faces.
They weren't worried about Mi Huo's safety for another reason, which they would reveal later.
Their initial flight went smoothly, and they even started singing halfway through.
But what Mi Huo's parents didn't know was that Yi Tiantian had dropped another bombshell on the ground.
"Mi Huo's parents thought their plan was foolproof, but fate is unpredictable—the strong convection weather arrived first!"