Chapter 439 Watch (Five in One)
by SunflowerInside the Saint Jocks venue.
A massive circular platform rested on clear, clean water.
The platform area was divided into two parts: one was the competition stage, and the other was the viewing stand.
The large viewing stand was bustling, filled with richly dressed magnates and nobles, each with a radiant smile on their face.
In the front row, major sponsors gathered, and among them, three elders were particularly conspicuous.
The elder on the left was tall and thin, full of vigor, and appeared very amiable.
The elder in the middle wore a black tuxedo, had a white beard, and his face was covered in wrinkles.
The elder on the right wore a gray robe, his sparse hair meticulously combed, and his face held a dignified expression.
These three elders were respectively Patriarch Kajielu of Kaga Star Interstellar Heavy Industry from Saint Jocks, Patriarch Modiluo of Futaner Interstellar Heavy Industry, and Patriarch Eric of Olivier Interstellar Heavy Industry.
“The publicity effect this time is much better than expected; many influential figures have come.”
“Indeed, we must showcase our weapons well later.”
Kajielu and the other two chatted with smiles.
At this moment, Patriarch Gene Reese, accompanied by Su Ming and others, emerged from the backstage passage and walked towards the seating area.
“Lord Gene Reese, I am Duowo from Kano Group.”
“I am from Dejue Group…”
Seeing Patriarch Gene Reese, numerous magnates swarmed him like flies to honey, all coming over to greet him and build connections.
At this moment, Monerda, clad in black combat armor like a beast, approached with his subordinates and extended a hand to stop the guests trying to network.
Patriarch Gene Reese nodded slightly with a smile to those who were stopped, as a response to them.
When Kajielu and the other two saw Patriarch Gene Reese appear, they immediately welcomed him with immense enthusiasm.
“Lord Gene Reese, you’re finally here!”
“Hmm, something delayed me a bit. Please take your seats first!”
Gene Reese said to the three with a smile.
“How could we take our seats when you haven’t arrived?”
Kajielu and the other two said with a humble posture.
“Don’t mind those formalities.”
Gene Reese replied with a beaming smile.
At this moment, an elder wearing a black suit, with a dark red scarf around his collar, looking hale and hearty with a high nose bridge, walked over and called out to Gene Reese.
“Old Gene, you finally decided to show up!”
This elder was none other than Patriarch Dephindi, the behind-the-scenes family head of Karates Mining Interstellar Group Company, a significant figure in Saint Jocks.
“Dephindi, you’re here too!”
Gene Reese replied warmly.
“Just happened to be free, so I came to show my support. Is this young man your grandson? He’s quite handsome, why have I never seen him before?”
At this moment, Dephindi noticed Su Ming, who was beside Gene Reese, and asked with surprise.
He clearly felt that Su Ming had an extraordinary demeanor, and he looked somewhat familiar, yet he had never seen him.
At this time, Kajielu and the other two, seeing Dephindi praise Su Ming, also praised him with full smiles.
“Lord Gene Reese, your grandson is truly handsome!”
“Not just handsome, but also exceptionally poised!”
“One look and you can tell he’s a dragon among men!”
In fact, there was a reason why the three of them were so eager to curry favor with Patriarch Gene Reese. The second-ranked Skybase Group had already completed its procurement of military equipment and weapons, and now the third-ranked Heintz Family had yet to procure.
Gene Reese listened to their praises, a trace of unnaturalness appearing on his face. If only his grandchildren were so outstanding.
At this moment, Su Ming coughed and began to explain.
“I apologize, you’ve misunderstood. I am not Lord Gene Reese’s grandson. My name is Su Ming!”
“We are not from the Heintz Family; we are from Lei Shen Group.”
Su Yuan also chimed in.
Kajielu and the other two’s expressions instantly stiffened upon hearing Su Ming and Su Yuan’s words, and their smiles vanished.
Not only had they misdirected their flattery, but they had also flattered their rivals.
Lei Shen Group was also a military company; wasn’t this clearly coming to snatch business?
“Did I say something wrong?”
Su Yuan scratched his head in confusion, seeing Kajielu and the other two change their expressions so drastically.
Su Ming also glanced at Su Yuan helplessly; he didn’t know how to describe it. Su Yuan was truly good at revealing identities; he didn’t reveal his family when he should, and he blurted it out when he shouldn’t.
“You are from the Su Family? Has Old Su come too?”
Dephindi turned his head, looking around with some surprise.
“Lord Dephindi, Grandfather did not come; only we are here.”
Su Ming explained, neither humble nor arrogant.
However, speaking of which, these prominent figures in Saint Jocks might not recognize all the younger generation, but the elders certainly knew each other.
“Oh, I see.”
Dephindi nodded in response.
At this moment, Patriarch Gene Reese spoke.
“Alright, let’s not talk about that anymore; everyone is watching. Let’s take our seats first; it’s about to begin.”
“Okay!”
Dephindi and the others nodded in agreement.
Patriarch Gene Reese led everyone to a row of seats.
Su Ming and Su Yuan turned their heads to look at the seats, preparing to find a spot near the edge to sit.
However, at this moment, Patriarch Gene Reese waved to Su Ming and said with a smile.
“Mr. Su Ming, please sit here.”
“Okay!”
Seeing Patriarch Gene Reese motion for him to sit on his right, Su Ming walked over and sat down.
At this moment, Dephindi, who was seated to Patriarch Gene Reese’s left, and Kajielu and the other two were all stunned.
They were a bit confused about the situation.
Patriarch Gene Reese actually asked Su Ming to sit next to him; this was no joke. Although it seemed like a democratic era now, in reality, these nobles were the most particular about rules.
If one didn’t have a matching status and ability, they wouldn’t even have the right to speak to them, let alone sit next to them.
Dephindi’s cloudy eyes subtly shifted, and then he smiled and asked Su Ming.
“Mr. Su Ming, you look so outstanding; may I ask where you work?”
“Lord Dephindi, I serve in the Federal Military Department, with the rank of Lieutenant General.”
Su Ming replied calmly.
“Haha, it truly is a case of heroes emerging from a young age; to be a Lieutenant General at such a young age is remarkable.”
Although Dephindi smiled and praised him upon hearing Su Ming’s words, his heart grew increasingly puzzled and confused.
Su Ming being a Lieutenant General at such a young age was indeed very impressive, but this was not enough to justify him sitting next to Patriarch Gene Reese. One must know that for them, even a General might not be qualified; only a Grand General would hold such weight.
Of course, Dephindi had no idea that Patriarch Gene Reese was treating Su Ming as a Grand General. After all, during the Haunted Star event, his appearance was truly stunning, single-handedly suppressing the main generals from both the Dark Star Empire and the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom.
“Thank you for the compliment.”
Su Ming replied, unperturbed by praise or criticism.
At this moment, a staff member hurriedly walked to Patriarch Gene Reese’s side and respectfully asked.
“Sir, all arrangements for the beauty pageant are complete. May we begin?”
“Hmm.”
Gene Reese nodded slightly.
Upon receiving the signal, the staff member immediately left in a hurry.
Click, click!
At this moment, all the lights at the top turned on, converging on the competition stage on the water.
The previously noisy venue instantly quieted down.
“Hello everyone, I am Hiva, the host of this Interstellar Beauty Pageant!”
Hiva, dressed in a well-fitted black suit, walked onto the stage, waving to the crowd.
Su Ming wasn’t too surprised to see Hiva hosting; it was normal for such a big competition to invite him, as other hosts might not be able to command the stage as well.
Of course, Su Ming wasn’t particularly interested in this beauty pageant. He turned his head and politely said to Patriarch Gene Reese.
“Lord Gene Reese, would you be willing to part with that Level 6 Energy Crystal and sell it to me?”
“Mr. Su Ming, please don’t be so anxious about the energy crystal. After all, that energy crystal is not in my possession, but in my granddaughter Helena’s hands. After her competition ends, I will arrange for her to discuss it with you, how about that?”
Patriarch Gene Reese said to Su Ming with a smile.
“Okay!”
Seeing Patriarch Gene Reese say so, Su Ming could only agree.
“Then let’s watch the competition first; there are many contestants today.”
Patriarch Gene Reese said kindly to Su Ming.
“Hmm.”
Su Ming nodded slightly in response.
At this moment, Hiva had finished his opening remarks and then passionately announced.
“Please welcome our first contestant, Miss Midai’er!”
As the voice fell, a woman emerged, wearing a black, sexy two-piece bikini, with long, fair legs, dark shiny hair wetly draped over her shoulders, skin as smooth and tender as congealed fat, a seductive face, and eyes like peach blossoms. She walked with a graceful stride to the front of the stage and struck a charming pose for the audience.
Hiva professionally introduced her.
“Miss Midai’er, 22 years old, 178 cm tall, 60 kg, graduated from the Economics Department of Amonkes Special Academy in Rainy City.”
“This one is good.”
“First-class looks, excellent education, and good temperament.”
The judges on site gave their scores one after another.
Su Ming took a look; it was indeed an Interstellar Beauty Pageant, and the quality of the girls appearing was high.
This woman was no less impressive than even popular celebrities, perhaps even superior.
Click, click!
Countless flashlights lit up, continuously taking photos of Miss Midai’er.
After striking a few poses under countless cameras, Midai’er turned and exited the stage.
At this moment, Hiva excitedly announced.
“Now, please welcome our second guest, Mr. Kalauna!”
The venue immediately filled with surging music. At this point, a young man, wearing light-colored shorts, with sexy abdominal muscles, a handsome and stylish appearance, walked out confidently.
“Mr. Kalauna, 23 years old, 185 cm tall, 72.5 kg, graduated from the Mecha Department of the Federal Royal Court Academy.”
Hiva introduced him to everyone.
Many wealthy women in the audience showed very satisfied expressions upon seeing Kalauna. One elderly noblewoman even whispered a few instructions to her butler beside her.
The butler immediately understood and turned to leave.
At this moment, Patriarch Gene Reese smiled and asked Su Ming.
“Mr. Su Ming, what do you think?”
“Very good.”
Su Ming replied very calmly.
At this moment, Hiva announced with enthusiasm.
“Next, please welcome Miss Violet Lolo!”
As these words were spoken, everyone in the audience looked over, and Su Yuan was even more excited, his eyes fixed on the entrance.
Su Ming also turned his head to look.
Violet Lolo emerged, wearing a purple lace gown adorned with sparkling jewels, her light blue hair cascading like a waterfall to her slender waist, her exquisite face beaming with a radiant smile, walking gracefully, her demeanor exuding extraordinary elegance.
Clap, clap!
Thunderous applause immediately erupted in the venue.
“Miss Violet Lolo, 24 years old, graduated from Saint Jocks’ Setiros Special Academy.”
Hiva introduced her with great emphasis.
“Patriarch Tywin’s seventh daughter has truly grown even more beautiful.”
Dephindi chatted with Patriarch Gene Reese with a smile.
“Indeed, I heard that his family’s doorstep has almost been worn out.”
“More than worn out, I myself have led those few good-for-nothing grandsons to visit many times, but unfortunately, none of them could catch her eye.”
“Haha, that’s good enough! At least you weren’t turned away.”
“Honestly, among Tywin’s many daughters, Violet Lolo is the one I favor most. Her accomplishments in economics are truly remarkable; you know, even the old Mokdo has taken a liking to her.”
“Indeed.”
Gene Reese replied with a smile.
Actually, he hadn’t had the heart to tell Dephindi that he himself had also taken his grandson to visit her quite a few times.
Su Ming listened to their conversation and couldn’t help but glance at Violet Lolo a few more times, surprised to find her so outstanding.
At this moment, Violet Lolo elegantly bowed to everyone, then turned and exited the stage.
Hiva spoke to the crowd.
“Now, please welcome Mr. Jiang Nan.”
Su Ming leaned back in his chair, watching the contestants appear one after another, his eyes constantly shifting.
This interstellar beauty pageant actually didn’t have a very good reputation, as its essence was no different from selecting a concubine.
However, there was a distinction among the participants.
Those with backgrounds were young ladies from various prominent families. When they appeared, they could choose various outfits and didn’t need to dress provocatively. Some dressed very cutely, and of course, a small number wore more revealing clothing, but that was due to their personality and personal choice.
Their participation was more for fame and to gain experience.
As for the contestants without backgrounds who made it through the auditions, their situation was different. They were the true objects of selection, so they could only dress very scantily and provocatively, maximizing the display of their figures to everyone.
At this moment, Hiva spoke.
“Now, please welcome Miss Helena!”
Gene Reese immediately led the applause.
Clap clap!
Warm applause erupted throughout the venue.
At this moment, Helena, dressed in a pure white long dress, gracefully walked out with light steps, her skin like snow, her eyes like stars, exuding an elegant and noble aura in her every movement.
“Miss Helena, 23 years old, graduated from Saint Jocks Sethiros Super Academy.”
Hiva introduced her with great emotion.
Su Ming kept observing Helena, pondering how to purchase that energy crystal from her, and wondering if she would give him face.
“Gene Reese, your granddaughter is also a graceful young lady, and my good-for-nothing grandson…”
Dephindi looked at Helena and suggested with interest.
“Cough, cough, old friend! Helena is still young, and I still want her to stay by my side for a few more years.”
Gene Reese smilingly declined.
“Alright.”
Dephindi was also quite helpless.
Indeed, good cabbage wasn’t so easy to pick; they were all guarded tightly.
At this moment, Helena gracefully bowed to everyone and elegantly exited the stage.
Hiva announced to the crowd.
“Now, please welcome Mr. Schuler!”
“Kajie Lu, isn’t this Schuler your grandson?”
Upon hearing this, Dephindi turned to Kajie Lu and asked.
“Yes, all of our grandsons participated, and I’d like to ask for your comments.”
Kajie Lu said with a smile.
“You’re being too modest. How could your grandsons be bad? They must all be excellent!”
Gene Reese praised lightly.
“Haha, one could only say they’re barely acceptable; they’re still far from excellent.”
Kajie Lu also replied with a laugh.
At this moment, the top of the entire circular venue suddenly split open, followed by a Pseudo V-generation Mecha, Punisher, standing forty-two meters tall, entirely made of dark black metal, with a very cool appearance, its surface covered with special patterns, a particle beam cannon mounted on its shoulder, two pairs of black Light Wings embedded in its back, and holding two black plasma light swords, stably landing on the platform.
“Wow, a Pseudo V-generation Mecha!”
The crowd on site discussed animatedly.
At this moment, the cockpit opened, and Varido, wearing a tight-fitting combat suit, gracefully floated down and struck a pose against the massive mecha!
Hiva began the introduction.
“Mr. Varido, 29 years old, graduated from Saint Jocks Sethiros Super Academy. The mecha behind him is the new Pseudo V-generation Mecha, Punisher, jointly developed by Kajia Ma Interstellar Heavy Industry, Futan Er Interstellar Heavy Industry, and Olivier Interstellar Heavy Industry.”
Su Ming was also a bit surprised, not expecting the mecha they were promoting to be a Pseudo V-generation Mecha. These Saint Jocks arms companies had good strength.
At this moment, Kajie Lu strongly recommended it to Gene Reese.
“This Punisher is our newly developed Pseudo V-generation weapon, and its performance is extremely excellent. All its parameters are stronger than the Pseudo V-generation Mecha, Shadow Prison, developed by the Federation’s Ke Fan Group. Moreover, the price is cheaper, only 200 billion federal currency, offering extremely high cost-effectiveness. Specific parameters can be viewed directly by opening the projection interface.”
Su Ming’s brows also furrowed slightly as he listened to Kajie Lu’s words.
To be honest, Su Ming didn’t quite agree with Kajie Lu’s words. Although the other party didn’t compare it to the Lei Shen Group, everyone knew that the Ke Fan Group was stronger than Thunder God.
By using Ke Fan as a stepping stone, weren’t they indirectly telling others that the Lei Shen Group didn’t even qualify as a stepping stone?
Gene Reese smiled after hearing Kajie Lu’s words and said.
“I don’t know much about weapons. Mr. Su Ming, you are a general of the Federation, so you must be an expert in this area. How about you help me take a look?”
Kajie Lu and the others’ hearts sank upon hearing Gene Reese’s words.
If Su Ming were just an ordinary Federation general, it would be fine, but the problem was that he was from the Lei Shen Group. If he intentionally found fault and then recommended his own family, it would be troublesome.
Su Ming was also a bit surprised, not expecting Gene Reese to actually ask him.
He actually didn’t want to comment, but since he had a favor to ask of the other party, it was hard to refuse, so he spoke.
“Alright, I’ll check the parameters!”
“Thank you.”
Gene Reese replied with a smile.
Su Ming tapped the button next to his seat, and a virtual projection interface appeared.
He opened the parameter sheet for the Pseudo V-generation Mecha, Punisher.
Whoosh!
Pseudo V-generation Mecha, Punisher
Internal Environment: Fifth Generation · NOCY Super Neural Cockpit.
Size: 42 meters.
Weight: 540.11 tons.
Armor Material and Structure: Titanium Chromite, Eternal Metal (resistant to high temperature, low temperature, corrosion, physical damage)
Protection Level: S-class (Level classification S, A, B, C, D, E.)
Power Unit: BSI-05 type · Heart of Retribution (Nuclear Fusion Power Unit)
Operating System: Custom.
Su Ming carefully browsed the specific parameters of these configurations, his brows furrowing more and more as he read.
From the parameters, the Punisher’s performance indeed comprehensively surpassed the Pseudo V-generation Mecha, Shadow Prison, exported by the Ke Fan Group.
However, he clearly felt that something was off about this data.
Although he didn’t like Ke Fan, one undeniable point was that Ke Fan’s strength was very strong; he was ranked second among the Federation’s seven major arms dealers.
And the Federation’s seven major arms dealers were not to be trifled with; years of warfare and the partial release of technology from the Xiguang Laboratory allowed their technology to iterate quickly, and their products were extremely outstanding.
This was not something Saint Jocks’ arms dealers could compare to.
It was impossible for the mechas they developed to completely overpower Ke Fan in performance and also be cheaper.
“Mr. Su Ming, please speak frankly. We are all on the same side, so there’s no need to be overly reserved.”
Gene Reese saw that Su Ming hadn’t spoken for a long time, so he said with a smile.
“Lord Gene Reese, from the parameters, the Punisher is indeed very excellent, comprehensively surpassing Ke Fan’s Pseudo V-generation Mecha, Shadow Prison. However, these are just parameters, after all, and it’s hard to say what the actual situation is like.”
Su Ming subtly hinted.
Gene Reese immediately understood his meaning after hearing Su Ming’s words: this set of parameters was inflated.
Kajie Lu and the others’ expressions immediately darkened, but they didn’t say anything.
However, a grandson sitting behind Kajie Lu suddenly stood up and pointed angrily.
“General Su Ming, although you are a Federation Lieutenant General and very strong, you are not a professional technical personnel. At most, you only know how to fight and don’t understand technology at all. When you say our parameters and reality are different, doesn’t that mean you’re accusing us of inflating them? What evidence do you have?”
“Avaco, sit down. Don’t be so rude. Mr. Su Ming is just discussing technical parameters; he’s not accusing anyone.”
Kajie Lu said calmly.
“Yes, Grandfather,”
Avaco replied angrily.
Gene Reese then looked at Su Ming, very curious how Su Ming would refute.
Actually, he had remained silent because he wanted to see Su Ming’s skill in handling matters, which was also a part of strength.
At this moment, Su Ming spoke with a smile.
“My apologies, I misspoke. The performance parameters of this Punisher are indeed good. Lord Gene Reese, I think you can place an order, but business always needs a layer of insurance. I think when signing the contract, it should be clearly stated that delivery must be according to standard parameters, otherwise, a refund plus triple compensation!”
Su Ming knew very well that the mecha on display was most likely made with excellent materials and should be able to meet the stated parameters. However, mass-produced ones would be impossible to achieve, because 200 billion federal currency was too cheap.
“Kajie Lu, what do you all think of Mr. Su Ming’s suggestion?”
Gene Reese asked with a slight smile.
“That’s fine, we can guarantee a refund plus triple compensation if it doesn’t meet the standards.”
Kajie Lu replied calmly.
“Good, in that case. Then I can’t be stingy either; I’ll place an order for ten units first.”
Gene Reese said very generously.
Kajie Lu’s old face twitched slightly upon hearing Gene Reese’s words, then he awkwardly explained.
“Lord Gene Reese, this Punisher has just been developed, and our production capacity is truly limited; we can’t sell you that many units.”
“Oh, then how many can you sell?”
Gene Reese asked with a smile.
“Two units.”
Kajie Lu replied with a pained expression.
They were helpless now; the weapon had been brought for exhibition, and the price had been quoted.
At this point, they couldn’t possibly admit that their parameters were inflated, could they? How would they continue to operate in Saint Jocks then?
Even at a loss, he had to take the order, but he didn’t want to lose too much.
“Understood, two units it is then.”
Gene Reese also didn’t make things difficult for Kajie Lu and his group; after all, they would see each other often.
“Good!”
Kajie Lu agreed, pretending as if nothing was amiss.
At this moment, Hiva excitedly said.
“Ladies and gentlemen, we have reached the most thrilling moment! Now, we will announce the winners of this beauty pageant.”
Su Ming and the others looked up at the competition stage, only to see numerous contestants, all lined up, presenting a very pleasing sight.
Gene Reese smiled and said to Su Ming and the others.
“Oh dear, I was so engrossed in discussing weapons that I missed watching the competition.”
“No matter.”
Su Ming replied indifferently.
At this time, Hiva officially announced.
“I now announce that the winner of the Interstellar Beauty Pageant, Women’s Division, is Miss Helena!”
Instantly, all the spotlights shone on Helena.
Clap clap!
Warm applause erupted throughout the venue.
Helena walked to Hiva’s side amidst the applause and bowed to all those watching the competition.
Hiva then announced.
“The runner-up of the Women’s Division is Miss Violet Lolo!”
Violet Lolo smiled and walked forward, standing beside Helena.
“The third-place winner is Miss Midai Er!”
Hiva continued to announce.
Midai Er’s eyes immediately welled up, and she walked forward very emotionally.
Su Ming took a look; this Midai Er probably had no background and made it purely through the auditions.
If judged solely on appearance, she was actually not inferior to Helena and Violet Lolo.
However, there’s a saying that goes, “Beauty combined with any other card is a trump card, but played alone, it’s a dead end.”
Not long after, Hiva concluded the awards ceremony and formally announced to everyone.
“The beauty pageant has ended. Thank you all for attending this event.”
As Hiva made his announcement, countless fireworks soared into the sky outside the venue, bursting into brilliant displays, officially bringing the beauty pageant to a close.
The many spectators on site chatted and laughed as they exited, continuously discussing which female contestant was the most beautiful and which man was the most handsome.
However, no one dared to openly discuss Helena, Violet Lolo, and the others.
At this moment, Helena descended from the podium and approached Gene Reese and the others, gracefully bowing and respectfully greeting them.
“Grandfather, Grandfather Dephindi, Grandfather Kajieru…”
“Helena, congratulations on winning the championship.”
Dephindi and the others praised her one after another.
“Thank you.”
Helena replied with a bright smile.
Just then, Gene Reese coughed and said to Helena.
“Helena, let me introduce you, this is Mr. Su Ming!”
“Hello, Mr. Su Ming!”
Helena greeted Su Ming politely.
“Hello, Miss Helena!”
Su Ming also replied courteously.
“Mr. Su Ming wishes to purchase the Level 6 Black Energy Crystal in your possession. How about you two go to the back garden of the venue and chat privately?”
Gene Reese said with a smile.
“Okay!”
Upon hearing her Grandfather’s words, Helena’s eyes flickered with a hint of surprise, but she immediately replied respectfully.
Dephindi and the others beside her also showed shocked expressions.
At this moment, Gene Reese turned to look at Su Ming and asked.
“Mr. Su Ming, what do you think?”
“Thank you, Lord Gene Reese. Then, please excuse us.”
Su Ming replied politely.
“Go ahead, you young people have more to talk about among yourselves.”
Gene Reese said with a smile.
Su Ming and Helena then walked together towards the back door. Su Yuan, seeing this, quickly followed.
However, when Su Yuan reached the back door, Gene Reese’s subordinates reached out and stopped him.
“Excuse me, sir, please stay here. Do not disturb our young lady.”
“No, isn’t it just discussing business? You’re not letting me follow?”
Su Yuan said with a darkened face.
“No!”
These burly men replied with a very firm attitude.
“Then I won’t follow.”
Su Yuan replied, seething with anger.
He really wanted to lose his temper, but the problem was that the Heintz Family was truly not to be provoked.
On the other side, Su Ming and Helena arrived at the back garden, strolling along the pebble-paved path.
Just as Su Ming was thinking about how to begin, Helena spoke up frankly and asked.
“Mr. Su Ming, may I ask which family you are from?”
“I am from the Lei Shen Group.”
Su Ming replied truthfully.
“So it’s the Su Family. May I ask, Mr. Su Ming, how old you are and where you are currently employed?”
Helena asked softly.
Su Ming was a little puzzled as well, but he still spoke.
“I am 21 years old and serve as a Lieutenant General in the Federal Military Department.”
When Helena heard Su Ming’s words, her eyes immediately brightened. A 21-year-old Lieutenant General was an unprecedented existence. She asked cordially.
“Mr. Su Ming, what do you usually like to do?”
“I prefer Mecha. In my free time, I like to read various weapon books. As for other things, I don’t have many hobbies.”
Su Ming thought for a moment and replied.
“That’s good. I am 23 years old this year and graduated from the Command Department of Saint Jocks’ Sethiros Special Academy. I am also very interested in Mecha.”
Helena and Su Ming began chatting and laughing.
At this moment, Summer Lane pulled Violet Lolo to the back garden. When she saw Su Ming and Helena strolling and chatting, she stopped and said.
“Su Ming and Helena are talking. Let’s go over later.”
Violet Lolo looked at Su Ming and Helena, her eyes flickering with a strange light, then she spoke.
“No, this isn’t right.”
“Seventh Sister, what’s not right? Isn’t Su Ming just talking to Helena about something?”
Summer Lane looked at Violet Lolo in confusion and asked.
“Su Ming is talking to Helena about something, but Helena and Su Ming are not talking about business; they are on a blind date.”
Violet Lolo said to Summer Lane.
“No way?”
“Why not? In all these years you’ve seen, has Patriarch Gene Reese ever let Helena spend time alone with any male of the opposite sex?”
“But, didn’t Helena say she didn’t want to date?”
“That’s right, but that’s only because she hasn’t met a good one. If she meets a good one, will she still not date? You must know how difficult it is for people at our level, though high above, to find someone of equal standing and who is also exceptionally outstanding?”
“Ah, that’s too much! Isn’t this stealing him from me?”
Summer Lane was instantly dumbfounded.
“This isn’t stealing; it’s just a matter of individual skill.”
Violet Lolo replied calmly, looking at Su Ming in the distance.
At this moment, after Su Ming and Helena finished their casual chat, he coughed and said.
“Miss Helena, actually, the reason I came to see you this time is to purchase the Level 6 Black Energy Crystal in your possession. I wonder if you would be willing to part with it.”
“Mr. Su Ming, if anyone else were to ask me to buy it, I would definitely not sell it to them. However, since you are asking, I will certainly agree.”
Helena replied with a smile.
“Thank you so much. Miss Helena, how much do you plan to sell it for?”
“Mr. Su Ming, you should know that Level 6 Black Energy Crystals are extremely rare and their price is very high.”
“Mm!”
“And this Black Energy Crystal of mine is not ordinary; it’s a top-grade one!”
“Understood!”
Su Ming nodded seriously.
“However, since we are friends, I won’t ask for too much. If you want it, it’s 300 billion federal currency.”
Helena quoted the specific price.
When Su Ming heard the price Helena quoted, he secretly took a deep breath. It was that expensive?
However, he thought about it carefully, and this price seemed normal.
After all, a Level 5 Purple Energy Crystal already costs 20 billion federal currency. A Level 6 one would at least be ten times more, or even higher. Furthermore, the one Helena has doesn’t seem to be an ordinary Level 6 Black Energy Crystal, but a rather good one, so the price would naturally be higher.
But the problem was that Su Ming didn’t have that much money. All he had was about 189.5 billion.
He couldn’t possibly spend all that money at once.
Thinking of this, Su Ming said to Helena tactfully.
“Miss Helena, could you allow me to consider it?”
Of course, the so-called consideration was to find a way to get money. He couldn’t just directly say he didn’t have enough.
“No problem. Let’s exchange contact information, and Mr. Su Ming, you can contact me whenever you’ve made up your mind.”
Helena replied, playing hard to get.
In fact, Helena deliberately quoted that price, believing that Su Ming would definitely come back to her.
“Okay!”
Su Ming then exchanged contact information with Helena.
“Mr. Su Ming, I have something else to attend to, so I’ll take my leave first.”
“Okay, take care!”
“See you next time.”
Helena bowed slightly and elegantly turned to leave.
Su Ming watched Helena’s retreating figure, standing in place, thinking with a headache about how to get money.
It truly was a case of ‘a penny can stump a hero.’ Did he really have to sell some of his assets?
Actually, that 100 billion shortfall could be covered by selling some assets, but Su Ming was a bit reluctant.
Just then, Summer Lane pulled Violet Lolo over and called out.
“Su Ming.”
“Miss Summer Lane, Miss Violet Lolo.”
Su Ming turned his head, somewhat surprised, and greeted them.
“Su Ming, what were you talking about with Helena?”
Summer Lane asked directly without any hesitation.
Su Ming didn’t find Summer Lane’s question abrupt; instead, he thought she was straightforward, so he replied directly without evasion.
“It’s nothing much, just looking to buy a Level 6 Black Energy Crystal from her.”
“Ah? You want to buy a Level 6 Black Energy Crystal? Why didn’t you just buy it from my Seventh Sister?”
Summer Lane said directly to Su Ming after hearing him.
Su Ming was also startled and turned to look at Miss Violet Lolo, asking.
“You have one too?”
“Of course I do, Mr. Su Ming, you’ve probably forgotten that our Heaven’s Foundation Family is in the energy business. This is our main line of work, how could we not have one? Also, the one Helena has was sold to her by our family. What price did she quote you?”
Violet Lolo asked curiously.
“300 billion.”
Su Ming thought for a moment and replied.
“That price isn’t expensive. Gene Reese got it at a discounted price of 280 billion from our family because of his connections. And after all these years, the market price has been rising, so the price she quoted is quite good.”
Violet Lolo explained to Su Ming.
“Mm, indeed.”
Su Ming agreed.
“Su Ming, why don’t you just buy it from us?”
Summer Lane said directly to Su Ming.
“Well, I don’t have enough money.”
Su Ming was a bit embarrassed for a moment. It wasn’t a matter of who to buy from; the key was that the item was just that expensive, and he simply didn’t have enough money.
Violet Lolo smiled when she heard Su Ming’s words.
“Mr. Su Ming, if you urgently need a Level 6 Black Energy Crystal, I can lend you one of the same quality as Helena’s. You can repay us when you have the money.”
When Su Ming heard Violet Lolo’s words, his heart fluctuated like the ocean.
Is the Heaven’s Foundation Family that rich? They’re willing to lend 300 billion just like that?
Su Ming’s expression became serious, and he solemnly said to Violet Lolo.
“Miss Violet Lolo, thank you very much for your kindness, but I cannot accept it on credit. It’s too valuable, and it would be troublesome if I couldn’t repay it.”
“How could you not repay it? If you really don’t have the money, you can use something else to compensate, like offering yourself?”
Summer Lane looked at Su Ming with anticipation.
Su Ming felt a chill from Summer Lane’s gaze and said with an awkward expression.
“Miss Summer Lane, you’re really good at joking.”
“I’m not joking! I’m serious.”
Summer Lane replied without thinking.
Su Ming froze in place for a moment, not knowing what to say.
Violet Lolo chuckled and said.
“Mr. Su Ming, please don’t mind it. My Sixth Sister has a good sense of humor.”
“It’s nothing, it’s nothing. I’ll be leaving now.”
Su Ming immediately prepared to slip away. He felt that if he stayed any longer, something else unexpected would surely happen.
“Okay, but Mr. Su Ming, if you ever change your mind, you can contact us anytime.”
Violet Lolo said gracefully.
“Okay!”
Su Ming quickly left.
Summer Lane watched Su Ming’s retreating figure and sighed.
“Oh, he’s gone again!”
“Sixth Sister, he’s not an ordinary person. You can’t keep him.”
Violet Lolo said faintly, watching Su Ming’s disappearing figure.
An energy crystal worth 300 billion, even for the offspring of a prominent family, very few could resist such temptation, especially when it was urgently needed.
From this, she could tell that Su Ming was a man of great principle and very intelligent.
One must know that favors from prominent families are not easily owed.
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