Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 1522 - 508: Sugar Mommy_6

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When Su Ming and the others heard the words of Arin, the proprietress, they all turned to look at the man.

At this time, the man also looked over at Su Ming’s table.

Su Ming then lifted his teacup and politely toasted him.

The man also flashed a bright smile and raised his teacup in response.

Su Ming downed his tea in one gulp, then turned to Vivian with a smile and said.

"There are so many rich people in Saint Joex. It must cost a lot to book the whole place, right?"

"This restaurant is quite expensive. Booking the whole place would cost at least a few billion."

Vivian smiled and said to Su Ming.

"That’s quite extravagant."

Hearing the exact number, Su Ming couldn’t help but exclaim.

If it were to spend billions on weapons, Su Ming wouldn’t blink an eye, but just spending that much money to smoke a cigarette was something he couldn’t fathom.

At this moment, the door of the restaurant was pushed open.

Shu Lu and Awako walked in, chatting and laughing.

Then Awako suddenly looked at Vivian and said.

"Isn’t that Miss Vivian?"

"It really is her."

"Let’s go over!"

"Okay!"

Shu Lu and Awako immediately walked over.

When they arrived at Su Ming’s table, they pretended to be surprised and said.

"Isn’t this Miss Vivian, what a coincidence!"

Su Ming looked at the two of them, feeling they looked familiar, and then remembered they seemed to be the offspring of those arms dealers at the beauty pageant.

"It really is quite the coincidence."

Xia Lan replied with annoyance.

"Since it’s such a coincidence, why don’t we join you and I’ll pick up the tab later."

Shu Lu suggested eagerly.

"No need to pay, that gentleman over there has already reserved the whole place."

Xia Lan replied bluntly.

"Uh...."

Shu Lu and Awako looked awkward.

Vivian then turned to Su Ming, seeking his opinion, and asked.

"Mr. Su Ming, would you mind?"

"Since they are Miss Vivian’s friends, it’s fine to join the table."

Su Ming didn’t want to put Vivian in a difficult position.

"Since Mr. Su Ming has spoken, let’s join the table."

Vivian said calmly.

Awako and Shu Lu happily raised their hands, signaling the waiter to bring chairs.

A waitress quickly brought over two chairs.

After Shu Lu and Awako sat down, they cheerfully asked.

"Miss Vivian, when did you return?"

"Not long ago."

Vivian replied nonchalantly.

Since their arrival, the atmosphere had cooled down.

Su Ming remained silent, quietly sipping his tea.

Just then, a commotion erupted outside.

Su Ming and the others looked through the window to see a burly, fierce-eyed middle-aged man in third-generation exoskeleton armor entering with more than a dozen henchmen.

These henchmen went straight to the tables outside the restaurant, pulled out chairs, and sat down, regardless if anyone was there.

In no time, the patrons dining outside the restaurant got up and left.

Suddenly, all the guests outside the restaurant were driven away.

Of course, these people from the Dark Star Empire were not only targeting this restaurant; all the Federation-run shops nearby were also affected.

At this moment, a few Federation guards, who were dining in the restaurant, came out under the leadership of a dark-skinned, robust man and shouted at the Dark Star Empire personnel driving away the diners.

"Kanglu, what are you trying to do?"

"Of course, we’re here to eat. What’s the problem?"

Kanglu replied with a sneer at Zhou Deng.

"Eating, is this how you eat? You drove everyone away."

Zhou Deng said with a grim face.

"What? Only others can come to eat, and we can’t?"

At this moment, hearing this, Kanglu’s subordinates also became angry, directly overturning the tables one by one.

"You all are really looking for trouble! Get them!"

Zhou Deng and the others rushed forward.

Kanglu and his men were not courteous either and met them head-on, beginning to brawl.

Su Ming watched this scene, furrowing his brow, and asked.

"Isn’t the security in Saint Joex usually good? Why are they fighting now?"

"What else could it be? It’s because the Federation is weak now."

Xia Lan said angrily.

"The Federation is weak?"

Su Ming asked, slightly startled.

"Yes, ever since the Federation’s main star was invaded by alien races, the wormhole space-time was lost, Mist Star Sea was lost, and the Abyss of Descent was in crisis. Now, Heavenly Revelation Divine Country and Dark Star Empire have become increasingly rampant, causing trouble here every day. And according to reliable insider information, your Federation plans to abandon the Three Forbidden Zones and withdraw all troops."

Vivian explained to Su Ming.

At this moment, Long Ying spoke up.

"That’s just a strategic retreat."

"Give it a rest. Anyone with some sense can see the Federation has been defeated and is powerless to control the Three Forbidden Zones. They call it a strategic retreat, but it’s essentially a withdrawal. If they stay, they’ll be annihilated. Now even the Heavenly Realm City is on its way back."

Xia Lan sighed and said.

Long Ying was left speechless upon hearing this.

Su Ming also felt a headache coming on.

Bam!

At this moment, the restaurant door was kicked open, and Captain Zhou Deng was kicked inside, landing heavily on the ground.

Kanglu led his men in arrogantly, shouting at the diners inside the restaurant.

"Everyone, we’re handling a personal vendetta here. Those who know what’s good for them, leave immediately."

The many patrons on site got up and left one after another.

Just then, the angry proprietress Arin approached with a group of male waiters and scolded Kanglu.

"You’re going too far, using such nasty tactics because you can’t compete with us."

"Shut up. Do you think this is still the past? The Federation behind you has fallen, and we can bully you as we please."

Kanglu said arrogantly.

At this moment, a group of Saint Joex guards hurried over, with the leading captain sternly reprimanding.

"This is Saint Joex, no disturbances allowed!"

Kanglu turned to look at the captain, pointing at his nose, and said maliciously.

"This is an issue between us and the Federation. You’d better stay out of it, or we’ll deal with you too."

"You!"

The captain’s face turned red with anger.

"Get lost!"

Without saying another word, Kanglu kicked the captain, sending him flying.

"Captain, are you okay?"

The aides of Saint Joex quickly supported the captain, each furious and wanting to draw their weapons, but were stopped by the captain.

"I’m fine. Let’s leave and report to the superiors."

The captain left helplessly with his subordinates.

Su Ming and the others watched this scene, their expressions becoming cold.

"Miss Vivian, let us handle this minor issue."

"Indeed, just wait for us."

Shu Lu and Awako volunteered, getting up and walking toward Kanglu and his men.

Soon they reached Kanglu, and Shu Lu boldly identified himself.

"Gentlemen from Dark Star, I am from Saint Joex’s Kagama Interstellar Heavy Industry. Please give us some face and don’t cause trouble here."

"Ha ha, from Saint Joex’s Kagama Interstellar Heavy Industry? Are you still dreaming, or did a donkey kick your head? We used to show you respect, advising you not to get too close to the Federation. Now the Federation is weak, and if you don’t stay in line, do you expect us to deal with you as well?"

Kanglu mocked.

"You...."

Shu Lu and Awako’s faces turned red with anger, for they had never been ridiculed like this before.