My Avatar is Becoming the Ultimate BOSS

Ji Minghuan leaned against the railing, silently gazing westward, as a silver-white iron dragon crossed the high bridge, heading into the distance with a rumble.

"It seems like ever since Mom passed away, it's been a long time since we've sat down like this to have a heart-to-heart..."

Gu Qiye leaned against the railing, tilting his head, watching the birds in the city sky.

Ji Minghuan nodded, "Yeah, since Mom passed away, it feels like you've been really busy."

"I was pretty busy before, but things will slowly get better." Gu Qiye lowered his head, "The association will soon announce that Blue Arc is dead, and then they'll hold a symbolic memorial service. After that, I won't have anything to do."

"I see."

"I'm planning to take a proper vacation and stay home to spend time with you all."

"The association wouldn't suddenly expose your identity, right?" Ji Minghuan asked.

"No, I discussed it with the chairman. They'll say, 'Respect Blue Arc's wishes, and to avoid affecting his family, we won't disclose his identity.' After this, no matter how strong the public demand or the pressure from public opinion is, the association will keep it confidential."

Gu Qiye paused, then laughed with mild irritation, "Otherwise, you and Xiaomai would be surrounded every day in school, bombarded with questions. I wouldn't want to affect your grades."

"Makes sense, otherwise there'd be a bunch of neighbors sending you offerings downstairs every day." Ji Minghuan teased, "If you accidentally show your face, they'd all explode."

"Exactly... Actually, the only thing I'm worried about now is how I can persuade my sister to live like a regular person, just like me." Saying this, Gu Qiye turned to look at Ji Minghuan, "Do you have any good ideas?"

"No way. The little sister has our father's temperament; there's no persuading her at all."

"I can't persuade her either." Gu Qiye sighed, "Last night, I talked to her a lot, asking her to consider giving up the Exorcist stuff, but early this morning, she left without even saying goodbye. Did I bring it up too suddenly?"

"She left for other reasons."

"What was that?"

"Who knows." Ji Minghuan averted his gaze.

Gu Qiye didn't dwell on it, remained silent for a while, and then said, "Tomorrow is Dad's birthday."

"You actually remember, that's impressive."

"Indeed, I've always wanted to find a chance to reconcile with him."

"Seriously?" Ji Minghuan stared at him with suspicion, "Are those words you'd actually say?"

"What else?"

"I almost suspect you've been possessed, just like in those movie plots: some big bad guy controlling your mind, and suddenly your lightning turns black... Alien Blue Arc has gone dark."

With that, Ji Minghuan raised his hand and waved it vigorously in front of Gu Qiye.

"After all, neither being an Alien Blue Arc nor a college student turned out well; the family relationships can't be a mess too, right?" Gu Qiye said self-mockingly, "Otherwise I wouldn't have done anything right."

"Actually, you've done pretty well; don't take everything upon yourself."

"So I've come seeking your help." Gu Qiye laughed.

Ji Minghuan pondered, "Convince the little sister to come back and reconcile with Dad, just those two things, right?"

"Right, this brother is too useless; I can't do without you."

"Let's not worry about the little sister; she's already run away anyway." Ji Minghuan said casually, "Anyway, how about we go buy Dad's birthday cake now?"

"But we need to book it first and pick it up tomorrow." Gu Qiye smiled, "I know the owner of a cake shop nearby; he made the cake for Xiaomai's birthday before."

"Alright, when Dad comes back tomorrow night, we'll give him a surprise... I can already imagine the scene, Dad the stone-faced might be so shocked his cigarette drops, speechless for a while, and finally says 'thanks'."

Ji Minghuan teased while resting his chin on the railing, looking up at the sky.

Gu Qiye chuckled softly, as a cool breeze blew from afar, ruffling his forehead hair. He lifted his head slightly, squinted his eyes, his cheeks bathed in sunlight.

He said, "The past is past, since I've said goodbye to 'Blue Arc', it's time I let go of Mom's matters too."

"But what if Dad hasn't let go?"

"He voluntarily came back to find us, he must be trying to let go too." Gu Qiye said softly, "Just wait a little longer."

After a pause, he suddenly said:

"Do you think I'm quite useless as a brother? Haven't done anything well... Actually, now when I look back, I realize I have no idea what I was striving for all this time."

"Do you really think you're useless?" Ji Minghuan asked curiously.

Gu Qiye nodded.

"Then what about the money you've earned?" Ji Minghuan squinted.

Gu Qiye was taken aback.

"Don't you get it?" Ji Minghuan reached out, "Quick, open your Taobao and let me shop a bit. I used to think our family was broke, but it turns out this brother of mine has earned in a few years what others do in a lifetime and is still here claiming he's useless?"

He hummed, "I've seen online analysis about 'how much Alien Blue Arc's assets are'! Since you're not pretending anymore, hurry and buy your good little brother some nice things."

"Alright, alright..." Gu Qiye laughed in mild irritation, handing over his phone, "What do you want to buy? I'll get it all for you."

"Don't trick me, we better not have a Blue Arc memorial today, and then see the news tomorrow: 'Alien Blue Arc declares bankruptcy, wins the comeback match officially back in action'."

"That's some dark humor. I suddenly feel my brother might suit joining the association, working in marketing to stir publicity."

"Anyway, I won't be polite; I'll first grab the whole set of Swallowing Silver's figures." Ji Minghuan huffed.

"It's not just the figures, I've got time to invite Swallowing Silver over to our home as a guest, let you see the real deal."

"Really?" Ji Minghuan asked in surprise, thinking his Swallowing Silver fan t-shirt would finally come in handy, after all, destiny favors those who are prepared.

"Indeed... just his temperament isn't the best, be careful when talking to him."

"You've got my back, worst case scenario you two have a fight."

"I might not win against him."

As the two chatted, a rain cloud floated from afar, and rain began pouring down.

"It's raining."

"Let's go back, haven't even had breakfast yet, by the way, where did Dad go?"

"Ah, I see him, he's back, right over there."

"How come he didn't bring an umbrella?"

Between words, the two stepped into the second-floor corridor, locking up the doors and windows. The rain suddenly poured heavily, as though a reservoir in the sky had opened its gates.

Millions of tons of rain crashed down, enveloping the scenery outside in sheets of rain.

Amid the sound of the rain, Ji Minghuan hurried back to the room to close the windows, while Gu Qiye went downstairs to check if the windows and doors on the first floor were shut.

But after hesitating a moment, he pulled a towel from the bathroom and stepped first into the hallway, wrapping his arms, quietly waiting.

A moment later, the door lock clicked open, and the door was pushed inward by someone. The raging wind and rain rushed in, the dim hallway shrouded in the rustling sound of rain.

Gu Zhuo bowed his head, stood in the rain, his soaked suit shirt clinging to his body, almost transparent, revealing his shocking scars. He held a silver-black object tightly.

Raindrops pounded his face, yet he remained silent, a statue in the storm.

"Don't get the house wet."

Gu Qiye frowned, speaking as he placed the towel on the shoe cabinet.

And suddenly, a bright white lightning streaked across the sky, and thunder roared.

"Qiye, I have something to tell you."

Gu Zhuo suddenly spoke, his deep voice seemingly wrapped in the wind and thunder.

He lifted his head to see Gu Qiye's puzzled expression, then slowly stepped inside from the door.