Chapter 536 White Lie

Several hours later.

Worlds Eye Interstellar Airport lobby.

Su Ming walked in with Zhang Yi and Ankajia, carrying a duffel bag.

At this time, the entire boarding area was bustling with noise, full of laughing and chatting travelers.

“Boss, where are we going?”

Ankajia asked curiously.

“Back to Starlight City to transfer to Thirteenth District.”

Su Ming led the two towards the boarding gate, where a long queue had already formed.

Since Fallen Light was full of salvaged wreckage and needed to be left for Rhine and others to live in, they couldn’t fly it back to Starlight City, so they could only take a civilian spaceship.

Soon after, the three boarded a small interstellar spaceship. Since they bought tickets last minute, they only had economy class.

The economy class had over a thousand seats, all fully occupied and very noisy.

Not long after Su Ming and the two found their seats and sat down, the announcement sounded.

“Dear passengers, ship number DCC-12 is about to depart. The destination is Third Planet Starlight City, with a travel time of 2 hours.”

Since the Shabask Kingdom stationed the Worlds Eye near the Third Planet, the travel time between them was not long.

Su Ming leaned back in his chair and rested quietly.

At this moment, a burst of excited conversation came from nearby.

“Zhou Yan, I heard you’ve made a lot of contributions. Will you be included in this public commendation?”

“My contributions are insignificant; even after promotion, I won’t reach the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. But that Gatome from our class, that guy has really soared! He’s already a Lieutenant Colonel now, and I heard he can attend this public commendation.”

“I’m so envious! I really want to attend the public commendation too! I heard all the Federal Commanders, Generals, and Legion Commanders from the Military Department will be present this time.”

“Stop dreaming. It’s good enough if you can see it on live television. To put it bluntly, those who can attend this public commendation are all Federal bigwigs and future pillars.”

Su Ming turned his head and saw many officers in 尉級 military uniforms also boarding this ship.

At this moment, Zhang Yi asked in a low voice.

“Boss, do we have a chance to attend the public commendation?”

“Yeah!”

Ankajia also looked at Su Ming with anticipation.

“Don’t worry, there definitely is. I’ll apply for your military merits after I’m done with this.”

Su Ming nodded slightly in response.

“Mm-hmm.”

Ankajia and Zhang Yi’s faces immediately broke into smiles upon hearing this.

Two hours later.

Ship number DCC-12 successfully arrived at the Starlight City Central Interstellar Airport.

Su Ming and the two got off the spaceship, walked through the underground passage, and exited into the spacious transfer hall.

The huge transfer hall was packed with people.

“Why are there so many people?”

Ankajia and Zhang Yi were dumbfounded.

Su Ming was also surprised, but he looked closely and noticed that many travelers here had very unique clothing styles, clearly indicating they were from Neutral Countries.

It seemed that after Saint Jocks, the Shabask Kingdom, and the major Neutral Countries moved in, the Federal had truly regained its vitality.

“Alright, stop being so surprised. Let’s transfer to the high-speed train to Thirteenth District.”

Su Ming said to the two, then raised his wristband and booked three tickets.

“Okay!”

Ankajia and Zhang Yi quickly responded.

Then Su Ming led the two towards the boarding area.

Several hours later, Thirteenth District Central Station.

Su Ming and the two exited the station, arriving at the departure hall.

The entire departure hall was packed with people. Besides numerous travelers, there were large gatherings of reporters and guards maintaining order, and the entire hall was adorned with red banners.

In the central area, they could also see District Chief Xiao Lie waiting with a group of officials.

“Boss, isn’t that District Chief Xiao Lie? Are they here to pick you up?”

Zhang Yi asked with a chuckle.

“No, I didn’t inform anyone that I was coming back.”

Su Ming shook his head in response.

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion at Exit 1. A middle-aged man in a Lieutenant General’s uniform, with graying temples and a serious expression, walked out with a group of subordinates.

Xiao Lie immediately went forward with the officials, chatting with him with a smile.

“I’ve seen that General before. It seems like Lieutenant General Xiao Shi from the Cosmic Military Headquarters. Could he be a relative of District Chief Xiao Lie?”

Zhang Yi scratched his head and said.

“Probably. Let’s go.”

Su Ming didn’t pay it any mind.

“Mm-hmm.”

The two followed Su Ming and left.

At dusk, Upper City Echo Avenue.

Su Ming led Ankajia and the two, walking along the bustling street, searching.

Echo Avenue No. 141, No. 142… No. 147.

Su Ming stopped and looked up at the shop in front of him, “Flower Dream Language”. This was Lin Chuyu’s mother’s flower shop.

However, the shop door was tightly shut, and a “For Rent” sign was posted on it.

“Uh, it seems to have closed down?”

Ankajia said, startled.

“Go ask.”

Su Ming took a deep breath and walked towards the cosmetics shop next door.

“Welcome, what would you like to buy?”

A charming proprietress asked with a smile.

“Hello, Proprietress. We’re here to ask you about something.”

“What is it?”

The proprietress replied with a smile.

“Why is the flower shop next door closed?”

Su Ming asked politely.

“Oh dear, of course, business wasn’t good. Although Proprietress Qin Qing was a very nice person, she couldn’t withstand the Federal’s economic downturn in recent years. While noble Masters and rich people like flowers, they don’t buy them much anymore. So that flower shop started losing money and suddenly terminated the lease not long ago. It’s a real shame, she didn’t manage to hold on until now.”

The proprietress said regretfully.

“Could I ask you where she lives?”

“Who are you?”

“I’m her daughter’s friend.”

Su Ming said to the proprietress.

“Oh, she lives in the Xiangxin Street area. The small courtyard with flowers planted in it is hers.”

The proprietress pointed in a direction and said to Su Ming.

“Thank you.”

Su Ming left with Zhang Yi and the two.

Half an hour later, Su Ming and the two arrived at Xiangxin Street. This area was somewhat close to the lower district, and most of the houses were self-built.

“With a courtyard? Boss, do you think it’s that one?”

Ankajia and the two were looking around, and suddenly their eyes lit up as they asked.

Su Ming turned his head to look, and saw a two-story building in the distance. In front of the building was a courtyard, enclosed by an iron fence, with various kinds of flowers planted inside.

“It should be. Let’s go take a look.”

Su Ming led the two over.

After the three arrived at the entrance, Su Ming took a deep breath, then slowly reached out and pressed the doorbell on the iron gate.

Ding~

A crisp sound rang out continuously.

However, Su Ming and the two waited for a long time, but no one came out to open the door.

“Boss, it seems like they’re not home.”

Zhang Yi stood on his tiptoes, stretching his neck to look inside and said.

“Then let’s wait here.”

Su Ming said in a deep voice.

At this moment, a voice came from the neighboring gate.

“Who are you looking for?”

Su Ming turned his head and saw an older auntie with many wrinkles on her face and a greasy apron tied around her waist, asking in a loud voice.

“Hello, we’re looking for Auntie Qin Qing. Is she not home?”

Su Ming asked politely.

“Who are you?”

The auntie looked at Su Ming and the others suspiciously and asked.

“We are her daughter’s friends, and we specially came to visit her.”

Su Ming quickly said.

“Oh, then you should hurry to the hospital. Maybe you can still see her one last time.”

The auntie informed them directly upon hearing this.

“Ah, what happened?”

Su Ming asked, his expression changing slightly.

“What else could happen? Didn’t she lose her husband years ago and depend on her daughter? Not long ago, a few soldiers came and informed her that her daughter had died! She couldn’t accept it for a while and took medicine to commit suicide. It’s a good thing she was usually a nice person, often helping this person and that person! Someone came to visit her, found out she committed suicide, and quickly sent her to the hospital! But she’s really foolish; after all this fuss at the hospital, her daughter’s pension will probably be gone.”

The auntie shook her head as she spoke.

Upon hearing this, Su Ming’s heart sank to the bottom. Then he asked.

“Auntie, could you please tell us which hospital she is in?”

“First Central Hospital. Hurry and go.”

The auntie said with a sigh.

“Thank you.”

Su Ming immediately left in a hurry with Zhang Yi and the two.

First Central Hospital.

Su Ming and the two walked in quickly through the main entrance.

Ankajia immediately ran towards the service desk in the lobby and asked the nurse on duty.

Su Ming and Zhang Yi stood where they were and waited.

Within a few minutes, Ankajia ran back and said to Su Ming.

“Boss, I found out. She’s in Room 318 on the 1st inpatient building!”

“Let’s go!”

Su Ming immediately walked towards the 1st inpatient building.

A moment later, Su Ming and the two arrived at the 1st inpatient building and walked along the cold corridor towards Room 318.

As they approached Room 318, they saw a female nurse speaking angrily to a male doctor.

“Doctor Chen, she’s not cooperating at all. She won’t take her medicine, won’t drink water, and doesn’t respond to anything. I don’t understand why we’re putting in so much effort to save her.”

“Oh dear, don’t say that! She’s also a poor soul. Her husband sacrificed himself, and now her daughter has also sacrificed herself. She’s left all alone.”

“I know she’s pitiful, but the problem is she doesn’t even want to live. What’s the point of wasting so many medical resources?”

“We still have to save her. She’s the family member of a martyr.”

Doctor Chen said with a frown.

Su Ming’s expression changed upon hearing their conversation. He walked up to them and said politely.

“Excuse me, is the patient in the room Ms. Qin Qing?”

Su Ming asked.

“That’s right. Who are you?”

Doctor Chen looked at Su Ming with confusion.

“I’m her daughter’s friend.”

Su Ming said.

“That’s great! Please go in quickly and try to persuade her. The patient’s condition is particularly bad right now.”

Doctor Chen quickly instructed Su Ming.

“Okay!”

Su Ming carried his duffel bag and walked into the ward alone. Zhang Yi and Ankajia waited outside the door.

Inside the ward.

A middle-aged woman with long black hair, a face as pale as paper, delicate features, a appearance somewhat similar to Lin Chuyu’s, and empty eyes lay on the hospital bed.

Su Ming walked to the bedside and said softly.

“Auntie, I’m Chu Yu’s friend, Su Ming.”

Qin Qing lay motionless on the hospital bed, as if she couldn’t hear Su Ming’s words. There was no color in her eyes.

“Auntie…”

Su Ming kept calling softly.

However, Qin Qing did not respond.

Su Ming let out a slight breath and said softly.

“Auntie, Chu Yu’s dream was to find her father one day and bring him back. She didn’t break her promise; she really found him.”

Upon hearing Su Ming’s words, Qin Qing’s empty eyes moved, and she slowly turned her head to look at Su Ming.

Su Ming then opened the duffel bag he was carrying and took out Lin Tianhai’s tattered military uniform.

“Tianhai!”

Qin Qing recognized her husband’s military uniform at a glance and struggled to get up.

Seeing this, Su Ming quickly stepped forward to help her up, placed a pillow behind her, and let her sit leaning back.

Afterward, he placed the military uniform in front of her.

Qin Qing reached out with trembling hands, shakily held the military uniform, tears constantly fell, wetting the uniform, and she murmured choked up.

“You’re back. I finally waited for you.”

At this moment, Su Ming took out Lin Chuyu’s belongings and said softly.

“Auntie, these are Lin Chuyu’s things. I brought them back too.”

Qin Qing turned her head to look at the belongings Su Ming handed over, her whole body trembling, and she spoke in despair.

“I was wrong, Chu Yu, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have let you go. It’s all my fault…”

“It’s all my fault…”

“Auntie, listen to me.”

Seeing that the other party was starting to blame herself, Su Ming quickly called out.

However, Qin Qing continued to blame herself, ignoring him.

“It’s all my fault…”

Su Ming watched this scene, also took a deep breath, and finally changed what he said.

“Auntie, please listen to me first! You must pull yourself together. Chu Yu is just missing in the Mist Star Sea, she hasn’t necessarily sacrificed herself. If you collapse, how sad would she be if she came back one day and didn’t see you?”

Upon hearing Su Ming’s words, Qin Qing grabbed onto them like a last straw, raising her head to look at Su Ming.

“You mean Chu Yu might be alive?”

“Yes.”

Su Ming said kindly.

“You’re right. I can’t die. I still have to wait for her to come home.”

A flicker of motivation to live was instantly ignited in Qin Qing’s heart, just like when Lin Tianhai went missing back then, she had always hoped for his return.

“Auntie, you need to cooperate with the doctor’s treatment now. If Chu Yu comes back and sees you like this, she’ll be very sad.”

Su Ming said to Qin Qing.

“Okay.”

Qin Qing nodded slightly.

After speaking, Su Ming walked out of the ward and said to Doctor Chen outside the door.

“Doctor Chen, please treat her with care.”

“No problem, this is what we should do.”

Doctor Chen then walked in with the nurse.

At this moment, Ankajia and Zhang Yi looked at Su Ming with complicated expressions and asked.

“Boss, what do we do now?”

“Zhang Yi, go pay all of Auntie’s hospital fees and deposit a bit more.”

Su Ming said to Zhang Yi.

“Okay!”

Zhang Yi nodded in response.

“Ankajia, go buy the shop at 147 Echo Avenue. Buy it no matter the price.”

Su Ming turned and said to Ankajia.

“Got it!”

Ankajia immediately turned and left.

After making the arrangements, Su Ming re-entered the ward and saw Qin Qing cooperating by taking her medicine and getting an IV drip.

At this moment, Doctor Chen said to Su Ming.

“I checked, her physical condition isn’t too bad now. As long as she receives good treatment and rest, she will definitely recover.”

“Okay, I’ll stay with her for the next few days.”

Su Ming said to Doctor Chen.

“That’s great. We can treat her physical injuries, but the psychological trauma still needs you to help heal.”

“Understood. Thank you!”

“You’re welcome. We’ll go see the next patient. Call us if there are any problems.”

“Okay!”

Su Ming nodded.

Several days later.

Su Ming was pushing Auntie Qin Qing, sunbathing in the hospital courtyard.

“Su Ming, thank you.”

Qin Qing thanked Su Ming.

“Auntie, you don’t need to be so polite. This is what I should do.”

Su Ming said softly.

“Actually, I often heard Chu Yu mention you on the phone. Although I couldn’t see her expression, I could feel that every time she mentioned you, she was very happy.”

Qin Qing said to Su Ming.

“I know.”

Su Ming replied somewhat silently.

When Qin Qing heard this, she also noticed the change in Su Ming’s mood, and then said,

“I’m a bit tired.”

“I’ll see you back to rest.”

“Okay.”

Qin Qing nodded slightly in response.

Su Ming pushed Qin Qing towards the ward.

In the afternoon.

Qin Qing lay asleep on the hospital bed.

Su Ming sat beside her, watching.

Just then, Ankajia appeared at the ward door and called out softly,

“Boss.”

Su Ming immediately walked out of the ward and closed the door.

“Boss, the shop matter is settled. The landlord wasn’t in the Thirteenth District, so it took some time going back and forth.”

Ankajia took out a property deed and said to Su Ming.

“Well done. You guys go find some paper and a pen!”

Su Ming opened it and glanced at it. Qin Qing’s name was written on the property deed.

“Okay!”

Ankajia immediately responded.

At dusk.

Qin Qing slowly opened her eyes. The entire ward was empty.

Just then, Physician Chen walked in and said with a smile,

“You’re awake.”

“Physician Chen, where is Mr. Su Ming?”

“Mr. Su Ming had something to do and left earlier, but he left something for you and asked me to hand it over.”

Physician Chen then handed an envelope to Qin Qing.

Qin Qing took the envelope and opened it, taking out a property deed and a letter. She unfolded the letter.

“Aunt Qin Qing, I’m very sorry! I still have things to deal with and can’t accompany you when you’re discharged. Lin Chuyu and I are very good friends. I sincerely hope you can live well. Regarding Lin Chuyu, I can tell you responsibly that she is just missing, not sacrificed. I believe she will definitely come back one day. So, I hope you must take good care of yourself. If you encounter any problems or need anything, you can contact me. This is my number.”

After reading the letter, Qin Qing looked at the property deed, her eyes becoming a little moist.

The next morning, Starlight City.

Su Ming and the other two walked out of the train station exit.

“Boss, where are we going next?”

Zhang Yi asked.

“You don’t need to follow me. From now on, you’re on vacation. Go back and have a good rest.”

Su Ming said to Zhang Yi and the other person.

“Yay! Then we’re going home.”

Zhang Yi and Ankajia replied excitedly.

“Okay, take advantage of the free time now and go back quickly. But come back before the New Year, you’ll have to attend the public conferment ceremony then.”

Su Ming instructed the two.

“Okay, then we’re leaving.”

Zhang Yi and the other person left together.

Several hours later.

Su Ming, holding bunches of flowers, returned to Royal Court Academy.

The academy was still full of youthful vigor, with junior students in school uniforms everywhere.

Su Ming walked directly towards the cemetery.

More than half a month ago, Royal Court Academy held a grand memorial service to welcome back the sacrificed students, placing their ashes and belongings in the cemetery. It was just that Su Ming and the others didn’t make it in time.

Soon, Su Ming reached the entrance of the cemetery. Captain Gater, who was on guard, was also startled when he saw Su Ming. However, he didn’t greet him, just quietly watched Su Ming walk in.

“Captain, what are you looking at?”

A subordinate beside him asked curiously.

“General Su Ming is back.”

Captain Gater said to his subordinate.

“Hiss, are you talking about that genius from our academy?”

“Yes.”

“He didn’t seem to attend the last memorial service. Wait, he’s coming to the cemetery, could it be to pay respects?”

“Probably. Alright, let’s not talk about it.”

“Okay.”

Inside the cemetery.

Su Ming walked up to a row of tombstones, placed the flowers in his hands one by one in front of his classmates’ graves, bowed to them, and murmured,

“Rest well here. Don’t worry about your families, I will take good care of them for you.”

Su Ming stood there for a long time, then turned and left.

He came to a newly erected tombstone. On it was engraved Lin Chuyu’s name and a printed photo.

In front of the tombstone lay bunches of withered flowers.

Su Ming picked up the Jacaranda in his hand, gently placed it in front of the tombstone, and stood there somewhat lost in thought.

Gusts of breeze blew past.

After a long time, Su Ming, with a heavy heart, left the cemetery and walked along the wide road.

Unconsciously, Su Ming walked into the inner courtyard. Looking at the Jacaranda trees on both sides of the road, he couldn’t help but recall the scenes of strolling here with Lin Chuyu and An Ruoxue.

For a moment, he felt like things had changed. How long had it been? One had gone far abroad, and one was no longer here.

A look of melancholy and loneliness immediately appeared on Su Ming’s face.

Just then, a figure quietly approached Su Ming from behind, hooked his neck with a hand, and began to scold him.

“You little brat.”

“Teacher Mia, stop messing around!”

Su Ming’s neck was being squeezed, and his face was pressed against Teacher Mia’s body, almost sinking in.

“You came back without telling me.”

“Ah~ I replied to you on the forum. Also, can you please let go first? I can’t breathe.”

“Alright.”

Mia then let go and said.

“Phew~”

Su Ming let out a slight breath.

Mia said to Su Ming with a chuckle,

“Little brat, I heard you’ve been doing very well lately, even becoming a General candidate?”

“Oh, it’s alright.”

Su Ming replied calmly.

Seeing that Su Ming seemed to be in a bad mood, Mia then said,

“What’s wrong?”

“Nothing.”

“Come on, it’s all over your face. Are you in a bad mood? I’ll take you somewhere nice.”

“Okay.”

Su Ming didn’t refuse either.

“Let’s go.”

Mia then took Su Ming and left.

Forest Tavern.

Mia and Su Ming walked into the tavern.

The tavern was very lively, with all the booths filled with customers.

Mia led Su Ming up the stairs to the second-floor terrace, where several tables were placed.

The environment here was very good, offering a view of the bustling city streetscape. And directly opposite was Forest Square, which had a virtual holographic projection device displaying various celebrity advertisements.

Mia pulled Su Ming to a corner table and sat down, then called out to the bartender,

“We’ll have your supreme set!”

“Coming right up.”

The bartender responded enthusiastically.

Soon, boxes of various types of wine were brought up. Mia directly picked up two bottles of white wine, opened them, and said,

“There’s nothing that a glass of wine can’t solve. If that doesn’t work, just have a few more.”

“Teacher, what kind of twisted logic is that?”

Su Ming said helplessly.

Mia handed a bottle of white wine directly to Su Ming, poured herself a glass, took a large gulp, and said,

“This is my life experience. Actually, I’m also annoyed.”

“Teacher, what are you annoyed about?”

“What else could it be? Of course, it’s unwillingness. All of you have made great contributions, but I haven’t even gotten a single commendation. It’s really embarrassing.”

“Oh, small matter.”

Su Ming poured a glass and drank it in one gulp.

“Oh my, this is a small matter? Wait, you haven’t fallen in love, have you?”

Mia looked at the distracted Su Ming and asked.

“No.”

“Not yet? Looking at you, you’re exactly like someone who’s been dumped!”

“Nonsense, don’t talk rubbish.”

“Alright, drink.”

“Okay.”

Su Ming raised his glass and clinked it with Mia’s.

Just then, the sky darkened, the streetlights lit up, and then a burst of excited cheers rang out.

Su Ming and Mia both turned their heads to look. On the Forest Square, the virtual projection changed, showing a video of Thunder Angel’s battle image in the Mist Star Sea.

Lord Mo Xiu was seen piloting the Thunder Angel, facing a vast army alone, single-handedly challenging many experts from the Dark Star Empire.

The entire battle was very cool and spectacular. Many passersby and tourists stopped in their tracks, looking at the projection and exclaiming in admiration.

Su Ming was also very shocked watching the battle footage, especially when Lord Mo Xiu activated the gene lock and forcibly killed Agoloto. The entire Thunder Angel was like a god descending, slaying gods and Buddhas alike.

“Ah, they’re really rich. They’re willing to pay for such expensive advertising space.”

Mia said with great emotion.

“Normal.”

Su Ming raised his glass, took a sip, and replied indifferently.

“Lord Mo Xiu is truly amazing! He single-handedly killed Bloody Fang · Vice-Commander Kessas, Undead Legion · Legion Commander Agoloto, and two members of the Royal Order.”

“How many commendations is that!”

“Not sure!”

“If you ask me, Lord Mo Xiu is the strongest!”

At this moment, guests at a nearby table were excitedly discussing while watching the constantly playing projection.

Just then, a table of girls next to them suddenly spoke up to refute.

“I still think General Su Ming is more powerful, and he’s handsome too!”

“Girl, you’re wrong there. Although General Su Ming is slightly better in terms of skill, his overall strength is still not comparable to Young Master Mo Xiu!”

“Bah! Su Ming single-handedly challenged the two Legion Commanders of the Dark Star Empire and Apocalypse God Country, and the Mechanical Pope!”

“That’s true, but it was just a containment. And he was suppressed throughout the fight, but Young Master Mo Xiu single-handedly broke through them. It’s a different nature!”

“Then I still think General Su Ming is more powerful.”

“Girl, you’re being unreasonable. The performance of the Thunder Angel is simply better than the mecha General Su Ming has. The data is right there!”

Su Ming watched them arguing and couldn’t help but shake his head.

In fact, what these people were saying did have some truth to it. The performance of this Thunder Angel was indeed excellent.

If he had piloted the Thunder Angel against Sakari and the other two, he definitely wouldn’t have been so battered, and he even would have been confident in defeating them.

One must know that at the level of experts like them, the difference in skill is no longer very large. Often, victory or defeat is decided in an instant, and strength is more dependent on the mecha itself.

“Oh, I didn’t expect you to be so popular. You can even meet your fans here.”

Mia said to Su Ming with a smile.

“It’s alright.”

Su Ming, not in high spirits, drank the white wine in one gulp, then picked up another bottle and opened it.

Mia was also very surprised to see Su Ming finish a bottle so quickly. This guy was drinking so fiercely?

“Teacher, let’s have one.”

Su Ming poured a glass, clinked it with Mia’s glass, and then downed it.

Mia was stunned to see Su Ming down it. She didn’t expect Su Ming to drink so heavily.

“Teacher, aren’t you going to drink?”

Su Ming looked at Mia and asked.

“Drink.”

Mia braced herself, picked up her glass, and downed it in one gulp.

As a result, after she finished drinking, Su Ming immediately poured another glass and said,

“I’ll have another.”

“Uh, do you want to have some food first?”

“No need.”

Su Ming didn’t care at all.

“Ah, okay.”

Mia felt a bit weak for a moment.

Time passed little by little, and in the blink of an eye, the table was filled with empty bottles.

“Oh dear, I can’t take it anymore.”

Mia said, looking like she couldn’t handle it, and lay 趴on the table.

Su Ming, meanwhile, quietly poured wine.

Mia secretly opened her eyes and looked at Su Ming, wondering inwardly.

“What’s wrong with this brat? Does he want to get me drunk? And then hehe (*^▽^*).”

Just then, Su Ming glanced at the drunk Teacher Mia, then directly picked up the wine bottle, walked to the edge of the terrace, leaned against the railing, drank while enjoying the breeze, and looked at the bustling night view in the distance.

The night grew deeper.

“Damn!”

—

Several days later.

All the streets in Starlight City were completely washed clean and looked brand new.

The streets were decorated with various festive ribbons, and all the virtual advertising spaces were requisitioned, broadcasting news footage.

A capable woman wearing a white shirt and blue professional attire reported with a smile,

“Dear gentlemen and ladies, I am World Daily Reporter · Zhang Ya, and I am currently outside the City Lord’s Mansion, at Star Square. As you can see, the entire Star Square has been surrounded by soldiers, and there are still 1 hour and 35 minutes until the ceremony begins. The Federal Government has not held such a grand ceremony in a hundred years. Today, I will lead everyone to witness this historic moment.”

“Now you can see that many Federal councilors, City Lords, Generals, and others have already entered.”

On the streets, many citizens stopped to watch the live news broadcast.

Star Square.

Several black hovercars drove up and stopped at the edge.

Su Ming, accompanied by Rhine, Ankajia, Zhang Yi, Elu, Angie, and others, opened the car doors and got out.

They looked across and saw a grand stage set up in the center of the square.

Below the stage, many councilors, officials, and generals were chatting and laughing.

Thousands of reporters were at the edge of the square, setting up professional equipment, preparing to film the ceremony.

“Wow, it’s so lively!”

Rhine and the others exclaimed.

“Su Ming, over here!”

Just then, a call came.

Su Ming turned his head and saw Feilong and Jon waving at him. He then took Rhine and the others over to exchange greetings.

“Feilong, Jon!”

“You brat finally decided to come back. We thought you wouldn’t attend this ceremony.”

“How could that be?”

“You’ve got some nerve, daring to run into the Mist Star Sea. Aren’t you afraid of not being able to get out?”

Feilong scolded Su Ming.

“I only did that because I was confident.”

Su Ming explained to Feilong and the other person.

“Alright.”

Feilong and the other person didn’t say anything more.

“Su Ming!”

Just then, a call came.

Su Ming turned his head and saw Lieutenant Lieutenant General Alifei walking over with a smile.

“General A Lifei, you’re here too.”

Su Ming reached out and shook his hand.

“I just came to join the fun. Today’s main guest is you.”

Alifei praised Su Ming.

“You’re just making fun of me.”

“I’m not making fun of you! Let me tell you! Today isn’t just about the conferment; I heard the Federal Government is also going to select two Generals! Your voice for promotion is the highest.”

“Huh? Two Generals?”

Su Ming was also a little surprised.