Chapter 61 God Bless America

"Godfather, the story you told me before."

Clark blinked and said, "You said that if mice and monkeys in the laboratory are given the illusion of choice, they can usually live in good health, even if they only have two choices: mild electric shock and Severe electric shock."

"But at least they can feel the difference in the results, so they are full of joy and live more deliciously. If these mice and monkeys are not given a choice and just let them continue to receive electric shocks, they will Becoming more and more anxious.

Clark exhaled, "I know, Godfather, you are trying to tell me that if our lives had no choice, it would be a mess."

Peter was stunned for a moment, then nodded slowly.

He didn't expect Clark to have such philosophical thoughts.

It seems that this kid gained a lot of insights from watching Nietzsche.

"The choice is indeed difficult, Clark, but..."

Peter organized his words, "No matter what, as long as it is your own choice, there is no right or wrong or regret. The past will not satisfy you now, and the present you will not satisfy the future you. Just Clark, follow Just follow your own heart.”

Clark nodded when he heard this. He probably understood what the godfather meant.

Staring at the dark night outside, he confided his heart to Peter, "Actually, Godfather, I wanted to be an ordinary child at first. At first, my super hearing appeared, and I thought I was sick until I heard the neighbor next door. The voice of a child."

"Be an ordinary boy with bruised knees and a wheezing cough, just like everyone else."

Clark rarely showed his weakness, "Dad said that I must have my own mission to bring different changes to the world. Godfather, can I really do it? I'm afraid that if I make the wrong choice, I will let you disappointment."

"You will bring different changes to this world, Clark, but don't put pressure on yourself, you don't owe anyone."

Peter comforted the confused Clark: "No matter what choice you make, it will not affect your future."

Clark looked into Peter's eyes with burning eyes and asked unconfidently: "Really? Godfather."

"Of course, the godfather never told a lie."

Peter patted Clark's shoulder lightly, "Godfather and your parents will never be disappointed in you."

"Thanks."

The next day, early morning.

In the corridor of the school, Clark thanked Azu.

Azu just helped him block Whitney Fordham's harassment.

Whitney is the kid king at Smallwell Elementary School and has been giving Clark a lot of trouble lately.

At first, Clark missed the school bus, and Whitney made faces and taunted him on the bus. Unexpectedly, when the school bus arrived at school, Clark was already strolling on the sidewalk, which made Whitney angry.

Then there was the school bus incident, and rumors began to spread in the school that Clark and Azu had super powers.

Whitney took his henchmen and approached Clark to prove that he had no special abilities.

"You're welcome."

Azu put his schoolbag into the locker and said to Clark:

"'I want to thank you.' This is the most insignificant thing we can give to others. If you really want to thank me, Clark, you can help me mow the lawn on the farm. Of course, Dad's reward I'll give you half."

At this time, Azu turned into a black-hearted capitalist, "Now that Mr. Jones wants to train my flying ability, I have no time to earn pocket money."

Last night, Azu fully experienced the excitement of flying with Martian Manhunter, but when he thought about having no time to earn pocket money in the future, he felt bad.

"Can."

Clark nodded and agreed to Azu's request.

He has plenty of time anyway.

"Thank you, Clark, you - my brother, you are the real hero."

Azu pointed his finger at Clark and smiled from the bottom of his heart.

"that."

Azu asked Clark happily: "So, you didn't do anything with Whitney before?"

Clark shook his head, "No, he pushed me down, but I didn't do anything."

"You should have punched him in the face."

Azu felt that Clark was a little weak, "Dad said, don't be afraid when dealing with people like this."

"I know, it's not because I'm afraid."

Clark said that he was not afraid of him. "He brought his followers just to prove one thing, that is, I am not an ordinary person. If I really take action, I will fall into his trap."

"That would cause more trouble."

Clark locked the locker door, "I won't be offended by their clumsy methods."

"Maybe there is another way."

Azu's eyes narrowed, "I'll go take care of that guy."

Clark immediately stopped him, "No, John, Godfather won't let us get into trouble."

"This is not trouble. We are good children and what we are doing is just."

Azu said plausibly: "I believe that dad also supports me."

"But, John"

"Okay, just leave it to me. The most I can do is give him two more panda eyes on his face, so don't worry."

Azu waved to Clark and walked towards the classroom.

Clark exhaled helplessly and followed Azu's footsteps.

It seems that I have to tell my godfather about this.

Clark had the idea of ​​"snitching" in his mind again.

The TV in the classroom is playing current affairs news.

"According to a fire advisory issued by the Kansas Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, a wildfire known as the 'Cal' broke out and spread from the forest in McPherson City. Strong winds gradually spread the fire westward and swept through the city of McPherson. Currently, Two people have died and more than a thousand households have been evacuated.”

Seeing the blazing fire on the TV screen, Clark and Azu looked at each other.

The host's broadcast continued, "McPherson Fire Department Chief Ralph Terrazas said that the fire area on the northern edge of the city has exceeded 18 square kilometers, and at least 25 houses have been destroyed."

"Will the wildfire spread to our town?"

Azu asked with a frown.

Clark stared at the TV screen and said hesitantly: "Probably not, there will be firefighters putting out the fire."

As soon as he finished speaking, the host's voice came from the TV:

"Currently, the Kansas Fire Department has dispatched nearly 165 firefighters to fight the wildfire. Meteorologists predict that the upcoming rainfall will help fight the wildfire. However, a spokesman for the fire department said that according to the current mountain fire situation, "In terms of the extent of fire burning, the role of rainfall is minimal."

Azu looked at the TV screen, imitating Peter and shrugging his shoulders, "Well, may God bless America!"