Chapter 232: Loan (Part 2)

Su Ming got out of the car and walked inside, where Butler Anko came up to him and greeted him with some surprise.

“Young Master Su Ming, you’re back.”

“Yes, is Grandpa here?”

Su Ming replied calmly.

“He is.”

“I have something to discuss with Grandpa.”

“Alright, follow me!”

Butler Anko quickly led Su Ming inside.

Soon, Su Ming and Butler Anko arrived at the study door, which was ajar.

Butler Anko pushed the door open and walked in, reporting to Su Zhentian, who was busy with documents.

“Master, Young Master Su Ming is back, and he wishes to speak with you.”

“Damn it, why announce him? Just let him in!”

Su Zhentian said happily upon hearing that Su Ming had returned.

Anko quickly walked out and brought Su Ming into the study.

“Grandpa.”

Su Ming walked up to the desk and greeted him respectfully.

“Sit, my dear grandson!”

Su Zhentian took out some long-treasured tea leaves, brewed a pot of clear tea, poured a cup, and handed it to Su Ming.

“Thank you.”

Su Ming took it and took a sip of the clear tea.

“My dear grandson, have you encountered some trouble?”

Su Zhentian asked while drinking his tea.

“Yes, I’ve run into a bit of trouble and would like to ask the family for help.”

“Speak!”

“I want to borrow 1 billion federal currency from the family.”

Su Ming said very seriously.

Su Zhentian showed a very surprised expression upon hearing Su Ming’s words, but he was not angry; instead, he asked,

“1 billion? What do you need so much money for?”

“To repair a mecha.”

Su Ming replied truthfully.

“Repair a mecha? Didn’t I tell you that the family would provide you with permanent repairs?”

“The family can’t repair it.”

“Wait, you didn’t buy a used mecha, did you?”

Su Zhentian immediately realized that Su Ming must have won the competition without using the family’s mecha, but by buying a more advanced used one.

“Yes.”

“Is it worth it? Don’t get scammed.”

“I’ve already had Mr. Jiang Yu inspect it for me.”

“Since Jiang Yu has already checked it, then there should be no problem!”

“It’s just that the subsequent repair costs are too high, so I was thinking of borrowing from the family for two years and paying it back all at once when it’s due. A higher interest rate is fine.”

Su Ming said to Su Zhentian.

Su Zhentian frowned; the family’s funds were very tight right now, with money needed everywhere, but he still spoke to Su Ming.

“The family can lend you 1 billion. Let’s forget about the interest; we’re all family.”

“No, it still needs to be calculated. If it’s not calculated, I’d rather not borrow. The family’s financial situation isn’t very good to begin with, and it’s already great that you can lend it to me. Besides, others will have opinions, and I don’t want to make things difficult for you. Moreover, it’s just a little interest; I’m confident I can handle it!”

“Good, damn it, that’s ambition! Unlike those other rascals who only want freebies. We’ll go with what you said, with interest. I don’t need much, an annual interest rate of 2% will do!”

“Thank you, Grandpa.”

Su Ming thanked Su Zhentian.

Su Zhentian stood up, walked in front of Su Ming, and patted Su Ming’s shoulder, saying,

“Su Ming, if you ever get a chance to meet your eldest cousin, Major Su Rui, you two should have a good chat. His personality is very similar to yours; you’ll definitely get along.”

“Okay!”

Su Ming replied with a smile.

“Let’s not talk about that anymore. Since you’re back, don’t go back tonight. Let’s have a drink, just the two of us, grandfather and grandson!”

Su Zhentian said in a very good mood.

Just as Su Ming agreed, his phone suddenly vibrated.

He took out his phone and glanced at it, discovering that it was Teacher Mia calling, so he said to Su Zhentian,

“Grandpa, my teacher is calling. I’ll take this call!”

“Go ahead.”

Su Zhentian nodded.

Su Ming then answered the phone and spoke.

“Teacher Mia.”

“Su Ming, where are you?”

Mia’s somewhat urgent inquiry immediately came from the phone.

“I’m at home?”

“Quick, hurry back to school.”

Mia urged Su Ming.

“Alright, I’ll head back now.”

Su Ming’s expression shifted slightly, and he then hung up the phone.

At this moment, Su Zhentian directly said to Butler Anko,

“Anko, immediately send Su Ming back to school!”

“Yes!”

Butler Anko quickly responded.

“Grandpa, then I’ll be leaving first.”

Su Ming didn’t refuse, after all, judging by Mia’s tone, something had most likely happened.

“Go ahead. I’ll transfer the money to you shortly.”

Su Zhentian said very steadily.

“Thank you, Grandpa.”

Su Ming quickly followed Butler Anko out.

More than two hours later.

A black hovercar stopped at the entrance of Royal Court Academy.

Su Ming opened the car door and ran towards the school. He turned his head and looked around, finding that many students, like himself, were rushing back.

When he re-entered the school, he found it particularly lively, with students gathered everywhere.

Su Ming picked up his phone and glanced at the message Rhine had sent him, then ran towards the central courtyard.

When he arrived at the central courtyard, Rhine and the others waved and called out to him,

“Class Monitor, over here!”

Su Ming immediately ran over and then asked,

“What happened?”

“Oh, the corn drying outside Royal Court Academy is about to be stolen.”

Rhine said to Su Ming.

“Corn?”

Su Ming was also stunned when he heard what Rhine and the others said.

“What corn? What time is it? You still have time for jokes.”

Mia, abandoning her usual playful demeanor, walked over with a vexed expression and scolded Rhine and the others.

Upon seeing Teacher Mia, Rhine and the others quickly lined up and fell silent.

Su Ming stood at the very front of the line.

Mia scanned the group, seeing that everyone was present, and then said to them,

“Due to the urgency of the matter, I’ll keep it short. Royal Court Academy’s assets in various Neutral Countries may be impacted. The Academy has issued a special practical mission, ordering all first-year students to go to various Neutral Countries to retrieve supplies and simultaneously carry out evacuation operations.”

“Ah? But we don’t even have mechas? And no warships.”

Rhine and the others said in astonishment.

“You don’t need to worry about that. The school will prepare mechas for you. As for warships, you don’t need to worry even more. This time, the school will deploy one Level 5 Mother Ship and four Level 4 Mother Ships, and will also dispatch two Level 5 Battleships and ten Level 4 Battleships for escort!”

Mia said to Rhine and the others with a deep frown.

“Deploying such a large-scale force? This is comparable to a regular army.”

Zhang Yi and the others were shocked by what Mia said.

Su Ming’s expression grew more solemn upon hearing about Royal Court Academy deploying such a large fleet; it seemed this matter was very serious.

“Alright, I’m not talking to you anymore. I’ll give you three more hours. You all immediately go pack your luggage, books, and other things. When the time is up, we will depart. Dismiss!”

Mia waved her hand decisively, dismissing them.