Superhumans of the Dome City-Chapter 1359 - 17: Parent-Child Fun Fair (Part 1)

The Capital of the Skies, Sky Clear International Airport.

New model aircraft take off and land like flocks of iron birds, exhibition convoys of bio-enhanced carriages swagger across the airport highway, and people from outside look at the many novel happenings in the city with curiosity and fear, searching among the crowds for their relatives. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Recently, the passenger volume at the airport on the south side of the Fixed Wing District has increased significantly. On one hand, the security in Cangdu has visibly improved over the past few months, sparking an interest among parents to visit their children. On the other, the "support action" last October towards the union left the public utterly shocked, prompting parents worldwide to check if their children have been turned into dragon-slaying human batteries by the authorities. Consequently, middle-aged men and women rush to Cangdu with bags in tow, attending the recent parent-child fairs hosted by the Mutual Assistance Association. The arrival hall is packed daily with students awaiting their family members.

Superpower Users generally have mixed feelings about this; they are happy to reunite with family, yet worried their "little endeavors" during free time might be discovered. Fortunately, it is not only the general public that shares this concern, but also the highest-ranking members, who have already made thorough preparations due to their high mobility.

"Is everything checked?" Gongsun Ce whispered into the phone, "Confirmed all okay?"

On the other end, John’s voice was indifferent: "The ruffians gave the nod last week. They are willing to ’play nice’ these days, they have families too."

"And the mad scientists in white coats?" Gongsun Ce was still uneasy.

"Aorus Otimis settled it; even the people in white need research funding."

"Good, everyone stay alert and act accordingly." Gongsun Ce hung up the phone, feeling a little nervous inside.

Many awaiting students were crammed behind the iron railing, and he and Qin Qianbai were wedged among them. By rights, maintaining this sort of minor order was something Demon had handled numerous times with ample experience, yet this time his own parents were also interested in coming to check on their long-unseen son... and whether he had found a girlfriend.

Upon hearing his dad’s offhand remark, Gongsun Ce realized that if he didn’t prepare, disaster was bound to strike. It was hard to imagine how their conservative middle-aged couple from a small town in the Empire would react upon discovering their only son was juggling four relationships. Thus, the Gongsun family swiftly entered emergency mode; after paying a considerable price, the head of the family managed to broker temporary forgiveness and determined everyone’s roles in the coming days: Qin Qianbai, already well-acquainted with Gongsun’s parents, maintained her position, Qiluo would appear as a good college friend during the events, Shiyu Ling was someone’s personal instructor, and Alandia was the official work partner and close confidant...

"Miss, do you think we won’t get caught?" Gongsun Ce’s voice trembled, "My arrangements should be foolproof, right?"

"Ah Ce, I think you still need to be ready for improvisation; plans can’t keep up with changes." Qin Qianbai patted his shoulder, "Here they come!"

From Qin Qianbai’s perspective, the approaching middle-aged couple bore a strong resemblance to their son. Old Gongsun Tu was also tall and thin, wearing rectangular glasses, with a scholarly air about him even in casual clothes; while his mom, Su Wanqing, was in a long black dress, carrying heaps of things in her hands, muttering to her husband as they walked, just like Gongsun Ce when he was chatty. She waved joyfully upon seeing her son: "Ah Ce, Mom’s here!"

"Hey!" Gongsun Ce beamed, yelling with an air of unassuming wholesomeness.

He promptly used telekinesis to grab his parents’ luggage, bending down to receive his mom’s excited hug. Ever since she picked him up from school when he was little, this procedure hadn’t changed. It proved that no matter how tall you grow or how much you achieve, in your mom’s eyes, you’ll forever be a runny-nosed kid.

Mr. Gongsun patted his son’s shoulder, cutting straight to the chase: "Have you gone berserk recently?"

"Why is that the first thing you say every time we meet, Dad?" Gongsun Ce sighed helplessly.

"You troublesome brat, with your past misdeeds, tearing people’s boat apart back then, your dad can never relax about you." Mrs. Gongsun chattered on, but then turned and lit up upon seeing Qin Qianbai, "Oh my, Little Qian is here too!"

Qin Qianbai greeted politely: "Hello Uncle Tu, Aunt Su."

"Little Qian’s grown prettier. When we heard your facial paralysis got cured, we were both thrilled; girls always look best when they smile." Mrs. Gongsun beamed, then turned to scold Gongsun Ce again, "Look at you, troubling Little Qian to pick us up."

Gongsun Ce could hardly take it: "Who’s your real child, me or Qin Qianbai? She just happened to be free today... Anyway, let’s hop in the car, we’ll chat there."

Mr. Gongsun admonished seriously: "Stop taking those flying trains in your city, they’re absolutely unsafe..."

"We’re taking Big Brother’s car, don’t worry." In a hurry, Gongsun Ce carried the luggage out, fearing if he didn’t speed up his parents would hold him in the airport hall talking for half an hour.

Big Brother’s car had an official tag, sparing the need for a parking spot and could park directly near the exit. Today, he drove a six-seat van, with Shiyu Lianyi seated upfront on one side, and they got out to help with luggage and say hello when they saw Gongsun’s parents approaching. Mrs. Gongsun was again surprised: "Ah Kai, have you succeeded in losing weight?"

"Ah, ah, yes, I finally managed to shed some weight this year." Mo Yuankai scratched his head, chuckling sheepishly.