Chapter 19

Bide: "Do you know what methods the American gay clinic uses to treat homosexuality?" —— asked with a stiff upper lip

Gordon: "I do know a little about it. I originally wanted to introduce it to Arkham Asylum as a new money-making project, but it was rejected by the authorities due to domestic laws. First, the mental health professionals at the gay clinic—psychologists—will have a consultation with you to determine whether you are a true homosexual or a pseudo-homosexual. If you are a pseudo-homosexual, the psychologist will identify the root cause, provide psychological counseling, and help you resolve your issues without medication or injections." —— observing Bide's reaction

Bide: "Oh, that's good, that's good. I'll go get treated right away." —— nodding in agreement

Gordon: "...... (changing the subject) However, I see that you are willing to take chemical castration drugs to avoid physiological reactions during missions, so I think you are a true homosexual. This requires other methods of treatment."

Bide: "Other methods?" —— startled

Gordon: "Yes, those corrective methods are quite violent. First, they will make you attend a summer camp called 'Pure Man Training Camp,' where you will undergo intense physical training every day. Then, they will show you [gv]..."

Bide: "[gv]? What is that?" —— confused

Gordon: "Do you understand [av]? [gv] is [av] performed by two or more men."

I (voiceover): "Multiple men? A forest elf would be enough."

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Bide: "..." —— feeling the pressure

Gordon: "When they show you [gv], professional medical staff will observe your brain waves and physical reactions. If you have any physiological reaction, they will inject you with an emetic, either apomorphine or lithium chloride, I can't remember which. The goal is to make you develop a conditioned reflex to feel nauseous and disgusted by homosexual sex. If these methods don't work, they will resort to their ultimate weapon: injecting you with male hormones and electroconvulsive therapy."

Bide: "Electroconvulsive therapy? Wait, isn't that the method used by professors in our country to treat internet addiction?" —— realizing something is wrong

Gordon: "That's the common ground between Chinese and American professors; they both want to make money."

Bide: "After all this, it's just a money-making clinic. What's the point of sending me there to suffer? Do you find it amusing?" —— couldn't help but burst out

I (voiceover): "The old man is going too far, even a rabbit will bite when cornered."

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Gordon: "Why didn't you tell me the truth and try to deceive me with lies? Scaring you like this is still relatively mild." —— pointing it out

Bide: "Deceive, deceive you? What are you talking about? How could I..." —— feeling guilty

Gordon: "If you keep pretending, I will really force you to go to the American gay clinic to attend the 'Pure Man Training Camp.' Even if you survive, I will send you on a suicide mission!"

Bide: "..." —— seeing no way out, he took a photo from his wallet and handed it to Gordon

Gordon: "Is this your girlfriend? She looks good. When did you start dating?" —— confused

I (voiceover): "Wow, a beautiful woman with an angelic face and a devilish figure in a bikini. Young man, you have good luck."

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Bide: "She's not my girlfriend... (biting his lip) she's my stepmother." —— revealing the truth

Gordon: "..." (startled) "You're not just a photography enthusiast; you developed the old film well. This old photo looks like it was taken with digital technology." —— looking for an explanation

Bide: "It was taken recently, I secretly took it a few days ago at home." —— expressionless

Gordon: "..." (startled) "Your mother is well-preserved; her skin looks like a teenager's." —— looking for a reason

Bide: "She just turned twenty this year, and she's two years younger than me." —— expressionless

Gordon: "..." (startled) "I can only congratulate your father on his remarriage. With such a beautiful stepmother at home, you must have trouble sleeping at night, especially with the noise from their room." —— smirking

Bide: "My father is on a business trip abroad and won't return until the end of next year. It's just me and my stepmother at home." —— expressionless

Gordon: "..." So you are willing to risk chemical castration to lower your libido and avoid making your father a cuckold? What a filial son, let me give you a hug." —— moved

I (voiceover): "Young man, I wronged you; you have a lot of integrity."

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Bide: "What hug? I'm not your godson, don't give me that. I've already told you the truth, now approve my application to move into the dormitory. I can't stay at home anymore."

Gordon: "Can't stay at home? Is it that serious?"

Bide: "You've seen the photo; this is what she usually wears at home. She walks around in bikinis and underwear, doesn't close the bathroom door, and comes out to watch TV after a shower with just a towel. She leaves her underwear everywhere and doesn't guard herself at all... If it weren't for the drugs, I don't know what would happen." —— feeling scared

Jonathan: "Even if something happens, it can be [talked about later]."

Gordon: "Hahaha..."

Bide: "..." —— with a dark face

Gordon: "But knowing Bide, he won't talk about it later unless he gets his stepmother pregnant."

Jonathan: "Then he can say this over international calls to his father: Dad, Mom is pregnant, the child is ours." —— acting

Bide: "..." —— with a purple face

Gordon: "Clever, clever, worthy of being my adjutant. If Bide is indecisive and the child is born, what should he do?"

Jonathan: "Then he can say: Dad, Mom gave you a grandson/granddaughter." —— continuing to act

Gordon: "Hahaha..." —— laughing uncontrollably

Bide: "Enough! Will you approve my application to move into the dormitory or not? Give me a straight answer. If not, I'll save money and rent a place outside, and I won't put up with your crap anymore." —— bursting out

Gordon: "I'll approve it, I'll approve it. You can move into the dormitory tomorrow. Go home and pack your bags; I'll give you the day off." —— with a satisfied face

I (voiceover): "The old man is satisfied?"

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Bide: "Hmph!" —— slamming the door and leaving

Gordon: "No wonder he's my favorite, he surprised me three times and is still filial. I like him more and more."

Jonathan: "Yes, yes..." —— slightly agreeing but then remaining silent

I (voiceover): "Why isn't the bald guy continuing to flatter the old man? What is he plotting?"

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