Which one is better if the officials are forced to die together [Comprehensive British and American]

Chapter 400

All insiders and half-insiders are watching Carl's reaction.

But under their expectant gaze, Karl calmly continued his life with the baby.

Not only that, but he also made a guest appearance as Connor's history teacher, giving a lecture on the history of the universe-this was originally Alexander's podium, but since Carl strongly requested, Alexander certainly would not refuse.

Connor has no objection to the curriculum changes, and he is getting closer and closer to the standard of a "good son" in the general sense.

Carl has mixed feelings about this change. The happy thing is that Connor's three views seem to have been corrected a lot. At least he won't talk about "killing Superman" now; the worry is that Connor's changes are too drastic. , Can a normal child become mature in such a short period of time?

Connor's biological age is seven years old, but he was born less than three years ago.

But overall, these are still troubles that Carl enjoys.

He deliberately threw Lex to the back of his mind, and did not respond to the opponent's previous actions - ignoring is the best way to respond.

Maybe one of the reasons they got where they are now is that he spent too much time with Lex in the past.

Any behavior of Lex will make him focus energy, which to some extent fueled the opponent's arrogance, maybe, just maybe, this kind of intensive and focused gaze is really one of the biggest culprits that makes Lex even more conceited.

He is always guessed by Lex, isn't this a kind of connivance?

Because just as Lex knew him, he clearly knew each other.He knew that if he deliberately missed or turned a blind eye to something, it would disrupt Lex's follow-up plan, but he still chose to stick to it... What is right and wrong is no longer the point, and it never was.

Now he no longer uses his superpowers, no longer does anything that causes pain, no longer listens, no longer looks.

The toxins in his body were decreasing, he was recovering day by day, and the sun was still soothing him.

The time with Connor is like going back to my childhood.

What an amazing feeling that this little boy is growing up under his care, as if spanning more than 20 years, resonating with the Alexander of the past: they both have a certain emotion that they never had before , and the difference is that Alexander is ignorant of this, but he is very sober.

With Superman on hold, Carl focused more on other things.

The public welfare and philanthropy of the Ayre Group came into his sight. He read the materials, gave solutions to problems, approved large sums of money, cut departments, and hired new people—his handling style was unrestrained and unconstrained, It complemented Alexander's steady and steady attitude, and soon brought new vitality to the group.

It soon became clear that Kal-El, who had never been involved in corporate affairs, was getting his hands on the work he was supposed to be doing.

Judging from his age of less than 30 years old, this is actually the most suitable time, and it is even too early to intervene now.

It's just that his inheritance rights came earlier, more urgently, and faster, so his silence for so many years before gave everyone the illusion of "not doing business properly".

He still carried out the low-key style of the past, doing more things and talking less. After a short period of excitement and excitement, the Metropolitan quickly accepted Karl's new image and began to look forward to his contribution. This beautiful city makes more contributions.

Everything is beautiful.Calm, gentle, step by step.

But there are always undercurrents and turbulent currents under the calm sea surface, and avalanches always come suddenly, and the arrival of every meteor has its omen.

It's just that most people neither understand nor care.

In the dressing room, Lex straightened his tie.

Moxi stood aside with her tablet in her arms, and promptly sent her compliments: "You're well dressed, boss."

"Just decent?" Lex stared at himself in the mirror.

"...everything you change is perfect, boss, every piece." Mercy struggled to maintain a smile, "but you know, clothes are never the point."

"..."

Lex's hand was on the tie, and he seemed to be stunned.

Mercy secretly scolded herself for being cheap.

"Just this one," Lex said. "Perfume... no, no perfume, I don't think he likes perfume."

He took one last look in the mirror before turning away without hesitation.

After single-handedly promoting the legalization of same-sex marriage, the reaction of Lex's envisioned Carl will vary.

Either facing Karl's doubts, or facing Karl's questioning, or... facing Karl's declaration of breaking up, or just completely indifferent.

Indifference is the best kind and the worst kind.

Indifference means that all tricks are completely in vain, that every action of his fails to attract echo.

Indifference means a cold heart.

No hate - Karl doesn't really hate anyone, it's strange, he seems to be prepared for "everyone will attack" from birth, his hatred is always fleeting , love lasts forever; there is no anger, yes, this is even more strange, he hurried to see Karl before, there is pain, hatred, confusion and even love in those eyes, but there is no anger.

Even if Lex didn't go to see him immediately due to various considerations, Carl's attitude is too bizarre.

……so perfect.

Who can keep his cool in the midst of astonishment, calm in the midst of rage, and his impartial spirit in the heat of loyalty?

so perfect.

All greatness and immortality are born in death, just like Joan of Arc on the stake and Jesus on the cross. The difference is that the former died in the fire, but the latter was reborn three days later, and its brilliance is obviously far superior to the former.

Now Lex has the answer:

Neither pain nor death would damage Carl.

Carl raised his head knowingly as the shadow of the helicopter passed over the cornfield.

"Carl," Lex said.

Reason told Carl not to listen to anything Lex had to say, but emotion wanted him to unconditionally forgive him for anything he had done to him.

In the end, Karl chose a compromise approach.

"Long time no see." He said softly.

"I'm so glad you're still willing to listen to me after all this." This sentence made Lex smile, and he took a few steps forward until he could touch Carl's face as soon as he stretched out his hand .

"Never mind," Carl replied. "I'd die for love. In any case, I don't regret it beforehand, and I don't regret it afterwards."

"But there's no future between us, am I right?"

"Every moment is the future."

"I hope you've seen what I've done, after you've left," Lex said. "I hope you know it's all because of you. The man standing in front of you now is not the man he was, the man he was. You crushed him, you made him unrecognizable."

"I never did that to you," Carl said sadly. "Never."

"I know, Honey, that's what I wanted to do to you," Lex said, "but I failed, didn't I? I guess no matter what I do, I can't change you, hurt you, kill you." You too, you're the same. It's like nothing I do to you is worth mentioning - I wish that was the case, and if that's the case, you're not so resistant now - our conversation will change Much more peaceful."

"Isn't our dialogue amicable enough?" Carr said.

"Assuming all I'm looking for is a face-to-face meeting, that's enough."

"..."

"Why do not you speak?"

"I think I'd better not expose my shortcomings to you. I'm not good at speeches."

"That's not a weakness, it's just honesty, the least of all lovable things you have," Lex said. "You just never boast, do it first, talk about it later."

"What do you want?" Carl asked.

He's tired of the conversation, but doesn't really want to show it.

"...I have thought about you and me, us." Lex paused, "I think our problems cannot be ignored."

Carl laughed: "Are you showing mercy at this time?"

But didn't he say anything meaner than he could say, just to Lex?no need.This guy was crazy and neurotic enough to torture himself, and mocking him would only lead to burnout.

"I didn't lie to you. I hid things, but I didn't lie. We both do that to each other," Lex said. "I was thinking about what the hell I wanted until I actually met you, damn it, I may be too obsessed with killing you, never thinking about what I really want."

"So why did you come to see me?"

"I know I'm terrible and messed up. But there's a reason for that, because I—wasn't made for you. I wasn't made to hate you, or to love you. I'm me, my mind, and An intelligence I'm proud of." Lex said, "You're unique. So am I."

"I never doubted that," Carl said softly, "and I never tried to force you to do anything against your will."

"Before you loved me, you knew that I was evil by nature. You knew everything, but you still loved me. What made you do such an unbelievable behavior?" Lex stared at Carl, and after asking this question, he laughed again Shaking his head, "That's what you'll do."

He continued: "We are independent of each other, the gap between them is eternal, as unbridgeable as life and death; self-recognition is very simple before you appear, and after you appear, reality is changed, perceptions are reshaped, My previous life was nothing. Maybe that's why I hate you so much."

Carl sighed.

"You are too selfish and greedy."

"And you don't hate it, you even appreciate it." Lex smiled.

He was silent for another moment.

"I know what you think. You don't want to force me to change because I have the right to be myself," Lex said. "Freedom is necessary and honorable."

"But I want—I want you to accuse me straight up, to demand that I be punished when I piss you off."

"—I want you to have the power to change me, and I want to live in your expectations."

"—I want to give you my freedom. I want you to do anything to me."

"That sounds like," Carl said, "a marriage proposal?"

"Obviously it is."

"Your rhetoric is as powerful as ever," Carl said. "You give me the power, and then? Will you change?"

Lex turned his head: "That's something to consider in the future, honey. Life should still be a little unknown to be interesting enough."

"If you propose with a blank check, only a fool will agree?"

"Are you really going to say no?" Lex asked back, "I thought 'forming a family' was enough to tempt you. After saving the world every day, I would return to your cozy little home—more than your empty villa." It is much more attractive. Do you have any dissatisfaction with Connor? The family of three is indeed not perfect, maybe you still want a daughter? I personally have no objection to pets, both cats and dogs are fine."

Carl gaped.

"Of course, you don't have to start a family with me, but if I find out that you've slept with someone else," Lex pulled back, "I'll—I don't have to finish this sentence, do I?"

Carl gaped.

"I'll still accept 'No' as an answer," Lex said slowly, "but the only person who can sleep with you and marry you is me."

Carl gaped.

"By the way, I think after a lot of anger, resentment and pestering, you end up being overwhelmed by your deepest desire to actually have a family, so why not just leave out the middle part and go straight to the end ?”

"...fuck you," Carl said.

"Right here, Honey?" Lex said sweetly, "I'm ready."

-

When President Luther appeared in public again, people were surprised to find that the young president seemed to have a baldness crisis due to overwork.

"Of course," Louise said seriously to the camera, "Even so, President Luthor is still a golden bachelor."

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"Here you are." Carl handed Connor a life-size doll that looked exactly like the current president, with a hair version, "If you're not happy, beat him up."

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