Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 1532 - 510: Hidden Motives (Part 4)

"Look, are you really okay?."

Xia Lan said, her cheeks slightly red.

"Alright, didn't you usually avoid wearing high heels?"

Su Ming stood up and asked.

"Vivian mentioned you guys all like them."

Xia Lan replied, her head down, a bit shy.

"True, but what's best is what suits you, no need to force it."

Su Ming shook his head and responded.

"Oh, I see. Su Ming, can I ask you something?"

"Sure."

"What do you think of me?"

Xia Lan gathered her courage and asked.

Su Ming heard Xia Lan's words and froze, awkwardly praising her.

"Actually, I think you're pretty great, loyal, genuine, from a good family...."

"Really!"

Xia Lan's eyes suddenly lit up.

"However, you're not my type, I don't think we're very suitable."

After his prelude, Su Ming cautiously said.

"Ah!"

Upon hearing Su Ming's words, Xia Lan felt shattered.

"But, although we're not suited as lovers, we can be like brothers!"

Su Ming coughed and suggested.

"Brothers?"

Xia Lan was utterly stunned by Su Ming's words.

"Are you okay?"

Su Ming asked, a little worried.

"I'm fine, just a bit uncomfortable, I'll go rest."

Xia Lan spoke dazedly.

"Alright, I'll call a car."

Su Ming waved down a hover taxi.

Soon, Xia Lan sat inside the hovercar, her mind wandering.

Su Ming quickly reminded her.

"Rest well once you're home."

"Mm."

Xia Lan replied blankly.

The hovercar soon drove away.

Su Ming watched the departing hovercar and sighed, then headed towards the Dragon Mansion.

....

Within the Shenji Family's garden.

Vivian was leisurely strolling through the garden when she saw Xia Lan carrying her high heels and walking barefoot, looking dazed.

Vivian quickly went over and asked.

"Sixth sister, what happened to you?"

Seeing Vivian, Xia Lan threw her high heels aside, reached out to hug her, and cried.

"Uuuh, I'm heartbroken, Su Ming doesn't like me."

"I told you, the more exceptional someone is, the harder it is to match."

"He actually wants to be like brothers with me!"

"Like brothers?"

Vivian laughed hearing Xia Lan's words,

"Stop laughing!"

Xia Lan spoke, heartbroken.

"Alright, I won't laugh. Let's head inside first, okay?"

Vivian helped Xia Lan back inside.

....

On the other side.

Su Ming returned to the Dragon Family villa, where soldiers respectfully greeted him along the way.

"Master Su Ming."

"Mm, where's Long Chen?"

"Master Long Chen is in a meeting."

"Got it."

Su Ming then headed towards the second-floor conference room.

Before long, he arrived at the conference room door, about to push it open, but stopped upon hearing Long Chen's voice from inside.

"You all present are the pillars of the Federation; our situation is dire and needs your full support."

"No problem, but what should I do?"

"I need you all to send back the supplies accumulated over the years to the Federation!"

"Master Long Chen, supplying the goods isn't the issue, but how to transport them back?"

"Yeah, the routes are sealed off, and the one responsible for maintaining security, General Ankaient, is seriously injured and still unconscious."

...

Everyone spoke with concern.

"Don't worry about that; just prepare, leave the rest to me."

Long Chen assured everyone.

"Alright!"

Everyone responded in agreement.

Long Chen stood up and spoke.

"Alright, today's meeting concludes here, go back and prepare."

"Alright!"

Everyone stood and left.

The door soon opened, and Long Chen emerged with well-dressed and distinguished old men.

These men were likely Federations' financial supporters.

Long Chen saw Su Ming waiting outside and called to a short, white-haired, wrinkled old man with sharp eyes.

"Old Su, wait a moment."

Su Muxuan paused slightly, then stopped.

Su Ming approached.

Long Chen introduced with a smile.

"Old Su, let me introduce you, this is General Su Ming, the great-grandson of your elder brother Su Mulong!"

"Hello, Grandpa."

Su Ming respectfully greeted.

Su Muxuan looked at Su Ming with surprise and said.

"So, you're Su Ming. I've heard of a genius from our family, finally meeting you today."

"Thank you, Grandpa, for the praise."

Su Ming replied with a smile.

Su Muxuan patted Su Ming's shoulder and said.

"My elder brother is really fortunate; if my descendants had even a tenth of your excellence, I'd be eternally grateful."

"Haha."

Su Ming awkwardly laughed.

"Alright, I have things to handle. Visit my home when you have time."

Su Muxuan said to Su Ming.

"Okay!"

Su Ming nodded.

"I'll be off then."

Su Muxuan, insightful as he was, clearly knew Su Ming had matters to discuss with Long Chen.

"Grandpa, take care."

Su Ming said politely.

Su Muxuan smiled and departed.

Su Ming and Long Chen entered the conference room and shut the doors.

"Su Ming, did you find something while looking for me?"

Long Chen asked, looking at Su Ming.

"Yes, I just received intelligence that Tianqi and Dark Star might be targeting us soon.