Chapter 262: Visiting (Second Update)

“Ah, isn’t it tomorrow night? Leaving in such a hurry, did something happen?”

Rhine asked curiously.

“Nothing happened. It’s just that a large number of ships are returning from outside and need to land at Black Flame Star for transit. We need to make room for them.”

Mia explained perfunctorily.

Su Ming listened to Mia’s explanation and didn’t believe it at all, but he didn’t say much, only responded.

“Okay!”

The next morning.

Black Flame Interstellar Airport · Boarding Hall.

Su Ming and the others took Hai Lan and her daughter through customs inspection.

When they disembarked, the inspection was very lax, but now that they were boarding, the inspection was extremely strict.

Especially for items carried, if proof could not be provided that the personal items were brought in from outside, high taxes had to be paid according to the value of the goods.

Moreover, the tax rates varied for different items, with some items having ridiculously high taxes, reaching seventy percent of their market value.

Throughout the boarding hall, there were intense arguments at every customs gate.

However, this had nothing to do with Su Ming and his group. They took a special VIP channel. Vice Principal Fuleike negotiated with the customs officer, allowing everyone to pass through unhindered without paying a single penny.

Although the customs officer was very unwilling, he could do nothing.

Soon after, Su Ming and the others successfully boarded the Level 4 Mothership, Red Fang.

Katini looked around at the ship’s facilities with great curiosity.

Rhine and the others smiled and asked Katini.

“Katini, is this your first time on such a big ship?”

“No, Katini has been on a ship this big before, and it was even more beautiful than this one.”

Katini said innocently.

“Oh, how big was it?”

Zhang Yi asked with a grin.

“It was this big.”

Katini puffed out her stomach and raised both hands to make the shape of a large watermelon.

“Haha!”

Upon seeing this, everyone burst into laughter.

Just then, Mia yawned and said.

“Alright, stop teasing her. Everyone, hurry back to your dorms to pack up. There’s class later. As for Hai Lan and Katini, I’ve already arranged a dorm for them. They’ll sleep in the room next to mine.”

“Okay!”

Rhine and the others replied loudly.

A long while later, inside the Interstellar Airport.

Red Fang sealed all boarding gates, activated its anti-gravity device, and its massive hull slowly ascended.

An exit split open at the top of the Interstellar Airport, and Red Fang continuously climbed in altitude, flying out through the exit.

Soon, Red Fang drove out of Black Flame Star and flew towards the distant starry sky.

However, Red Fang did not immediately enter superluminal flight, but instead flew outwards at sub-light speed.

In the evening, inside the ship · Hangar.

Su Ming and the others sat on the ground.

At this moment, Mia was explaining various Precautions to Su Ming and the others with a very serious expression.

“When we arrive in Abek Neutral Country, our main purpose is to transport supplies. Other than that, you are not to have any communication with the locals, whether good or bad! After all, our actions will definitely cause resentment, and may even lead to resistance from the locals! Also, once all our supplies are loaded onto the ship, we will immediately leave Abek Neutral Country. Therefore, you must not run around or leave the main group.”

“Understood!”

Su Ming and the others listened carefully, taking note of Mia’s words.

At this moment, the broadcast announcement sounded.

“Dear teachers and students, it is now 8 PM, and Red Fang is about to enter superluminal flight mode.”

Mia stopped lecturing when she heard the broadcast and called out to Su Ming and the others.

“Alright, class dismissed!”

After speaking, she picked up the wine bottle placed on the floor beside her and left directly.

“Class is finally over. My wonderful holiday is gone just like that.”

“What are we doing later?”

“There’s nothing much to do. How about after dinner, we go see Katini and see if she’s used to it?”

Rhine and the others lay on the ground, discussing amongst themselves.

Although they had only known her for a short time, they were quite fond of the little girl.

“Okay.”

Su Ming replied in agreement.

“Then let’s go!”

Rhine and the others said enthusiastically.

Over an hour later.

Su Ming and a few others arrived at the door of Dormitory H33 with their belongings.

Thump-thump~

Su Ming knocked on the door.

Tap-tap~

Accompanied by a flurry of footsteps, the door opened. Katini’s pretty little head peeked out, and when she saw Su Ming and the others standing at the door.

The hint of unease on her face instantly vanished, replaced by a brilliant smile.

“Mother, it’s Brother Su Ming and them.”

“Quick, let them in.”

Hai Lan quickly got up from the bed, wanting to greet Su Ming and the others.

“No need to get up, just lie down. Your illness hasn’t healed yet, you need to rest.”

Su Ming advised Hai Lan, who was getting up.

“That’s right, we’re here for no particular reason, just to see you two and bring you some food and supplies. Katini, see what we bought for you.”

Rhine and the others opened the bags in their hands, revealing a pile of snacks and candies.

“Wow, so many snacks.”

Katini’s eyes lit up as she looked at the snacks and candies.

“They’re all for you. And this is the dress I bought for you.”

Su Ming also took out a bag, which contained a blue lace dress.

“For me?”

Katini asked in disbelief.

“Mhm, go try it on and see if it fits.”

Su Ming said with a smile.

After taking it, Katini looked at her mother somewhat at a loss. Hai Lan showed a faint smile and nodded.

Having received her mother’s permission, Katini happily took the clothes and ran to the restroom to change.

At this moment, Hai Lan expressed her heartfelt gratitude.

“Mr. Su Ming, thank you so much again for your generosity.”

“No need to be so polite. We all like Katini. Just stay on the ship with peace of mind. We will send you to reunite with the delegation later.”

Su Ming shook his head and replied.

“Um, Mr. Su Ming, may I ask about the current situation of the delegation?”

Hai Lan looked at Su Ming and the others with anticipation.

Su Ming and the others found it difficult to answer Hai Lan’s question, unsure how to tell her.

However, in the end, they still told her the truth.

“The delegation from Scarlet Country is still staying in the Federation, trying to seek help from the Federation.”

“Is there hope?”

“I’m sorry, probably no hope.”

Su Ming shook his head and replied.

Although Hai Lan’s eyes showed a hint of disappointment after hearing Su Ming’s words, she quickly accepted reality calmly and said.

“I understand.”

At this moment, the restroom door opened, and Katini happily walked out.

She had changed into a blue lace long dress, her red hair was down, and she was wearing an inconspicuous metal necklace around her neck, with an ancient-looking cubic metal pendant hanging from it. She looked like an unblossomed noble young lady, very adorable.

Katini shook her beautiful dress with great delight and said.

“It’s so beautiful.”