324: Chapter 324: Mom’s Letter (Third Update) 324: Chapter 324: Mom’s Letter (Third Update) Zhang Fan had no memories of his mother whatsoever.
Even when he asked his father as a child, his father never mentioned her.
Over time, he too had forgotten, and could only look on enviously at other families where both parents were present.
However, at that moment, coming from Crow’s mouth, the long-suppressed longing in Zhang Fan’s heart exploded forth.
Although Zhang Fan did not know who the Bai Family Crow mentioned were, the name was now deeply etched into his memory.
“Dad, is Mom still alive?” Zhang Fan grabbed his father’s arm, his eyes and face flickering with excitement.
Crow also realized he had misspoken, staring at Zhang Dongyang with eyes full of suspicion.
Could it be that this man had never told Zhang Fan about Bai Xi?
Zhang Dongyang took a deep breath and nodded.
“Then why have you never mentioned her before?” Zhang Fan asked.
A deep longing surfaced in Zhang Dongyang’s eyes as he looked at Zhang Fan, and with a hint of guilt, he said, “Your mom is doing well, this is her photo.”
Instantly, Zhang Dongyang took out a locket from around his neck, opened it, and handed it to Zhang Fan.
Looking at the woman on the locket, ethereal as a fairy, Zhang Fan was somewhat stunned.
Is this woman really my mom?
“This is from your mom to you.” Zhang Dongyang pressed a button on the locket, and immediately, a heart-shaped slip of paper popped out from the top.
Zhang Fan carefully unfolded the paper, his gaze fixating.
“My dearest Fan, by the time you read this letter I’ve written, it means you’ve grown up.
Forgive your mother for not being able to be by your side, and don’t blame your father, blame me if you must.
I too yearn to be with you, to be there as you babble and learn to call me ‘Mom,’ to watch you grow each day, to accompany you as you enter school, I really do.
But there are too many things in this world that cannot go as we wish, as we take for granted…
Listen to your father, and if he’s ready, come see me in Capital City.
Your mother who thinks of you day and night!”
The short few hundred words moved Zhang Fan to tears.
He felt his mother’s love and her helplessness.
Who wouldn’t want to be with their own child?
Zhang Fan looked up, his gaze landing on his father, and asked softly, “Dad, are you ready to take me to meet Mom?”
Zhang Dongyang seemed as if struck by something painful, his body trembling.
He tried to speak several time, but ultimately, he could only let out a heavy sigh.
“I am not ready, not at all.”
“Then what does it take to be ready?” Zhang Fan’s voice sharpened.
From his mother’s words, he seemed to sense her dire straits, her struggle to move forward.
“Aren’t you Hidden Dragon?
How can you not be ready?” Zhang Fan nearly roared.
The Varidas group, upon hearing this conversation, were stunned.
Could it really be Hidden Dragon?
Immediately, the Varidas group turned and ran as fast as they could.
Hidden Dragon, the Dragon Group, these names were like curses in the hearts of all mercenaries worldwide.
So, they decided that whatever these people said, they would stay as far away as possible, or else what awaited them could be total annihilation.
“Kid, don’t blame your dad.
The Bai Family is an unscalable mountain.
Just we Hidden Dragons alone are not enough, the world is much more terrifying than what you have in your mind.”
Black Shark spoke slowly, his face wearing a look of utmost gravity.
“Aren’t you all enough?
Then what would it take?”
Zhang Fan quieted down and asked with utmost seriousness.
“If you could enter the Golden Dragon, maybe you’d stand a chance,” Black Shark said.
Isn’t that also part of Dragon Group?” Zhang Fan asked.
Black Shark shook his head, “Dragon Group is divided into Hidden Dragon, Angry Dragon, and Golden Dragon.
Many people think our strengths are similar, but let me tell you, Hidden Dragon is the weakest in Dragon Group, followed by Angry Dragon, and finally, Golden Dragon.
The Golden Dragon is our entire Huaxia’s reliance.
I’ve been in Dragon Group for over twenty years and have never once seen a member of Golden Dragon.
As for Angry Dragon, I’ve encountered them once.
One punch, just one punch, put me in a coma for three months in the hospital.”
The sound of Black Shark’s voice fell into Zhang Fan’s ears, making his heart race.
How is it possible, an Angry Dragon Member, with one punch to put him in a coma for three months?
What about the Golden Dragon then?
The Bai Family, only by becoming a Golden Dragon, would they have a chance to contend with them?
And even that’s just a chance?
“So, even if your dad spent his whole life, he’d never be ready.
This isn’t just about personal strength; it’s also a symbol of power and influence,” Black Shark said with a sigh.
Clenching his fist, Zhang Fan said in a low voice, “I understand.
Since dad wasn’t ready, then let me be the one to get ready.”
In Zhang Fan’s heart, a desire to grow stronger surged powerfully.
Grow stronger, stronger, stronger!
Hearing Black Shark’s voice, the five Crows were dumbstruck.
Is the Bai Family that terrifying?
Are Angry Dragon and Golden Dragon that frightening?
They looked at Black Shark incredulously, well aware of how strong Black Shark was.
One punch to put Black Shark in a coma for three months?
Yes, nine years ago, Black Shark disappeared for half a year.
When they questioned Black Shark about his lengthy disappearance, he always dodged the question.
So that was the reason.
“Don’t let today’s words go beyond this place, understand?” Black Shark said coldly to the five Crows.
“Yes, Boss!” the Crows nodded in agreement.
I see a glimmer of hope in you.
At eighteen, if anyone has a chance to enter Angry Dragon, or even Golden Dragon, it can only be you,” Black Shark said.
Zhang Fan nodded firmly as well.
With the Flower Protection System, nothing could stop his progress.
Looking at the 65% information on the Flower Protection System, Zhang Fan’s eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Just waiting for the Flower Protection System to finish upgrading.
And he must make an effort too!
“Alright, let’s hit the road.
Let’s leave this damned place asap,” said Black Shark, waving his hand to signal the Crows to give Zhang Fan and his father some space.
I used to think that with my strength, there was nothing I couldn’t handle, but with just one palm strike, all my confidence was shattered.
Don’t blame me, Xiao Fan,” Zhang Dongyang said softly.
Zhang Fan cracked a smile, walked over to his dad, and gently embraced him.
“Dad, don’t worry, Hua Ling and the others say I’m a freak.
Leave mom’s matter to me,” Zhang Fan said.
“You, always so full of yourself.
Let’s go!” Zhang Dongyang said, patting Zhang Fan’s back, feeling that his son had indeed grown up.
If you guys want to die here, suit yourself,” Zhang Fan shouted to the group of Varidas squatting five hundred meters away.