Destiny Mission of game ‘Star Ring’
Chapter 369 - 369 369 Rules

369: Chapter 369: Rules 369: Chapter 369: Rules “No need, I’ll just take a cab myself.

You guys must be pretty busy recently, don’t let it hold up the game’s progress.

The Legion’s situation isn’t looking too great.”

“It’s not just ‘not great,’ without you, we have no confidence in anything we do.”

Han Na added.

“Just do your best, I’m off now.”

Su Mo pretended to be very relaxed.

A moment later, Su Mo got into a taxi and headed for the central station.

He gazed out of the window, somewhat lost in thought.

The reason he left so early was actually because he feared the imminent farewell, a feeling that was somewhat uncomfortable.

After daydreaming for over half an hour, Su Mo arrived at the entrance of the Imperial City Center Station.

He looked around and headed towards a 24-hour high-end teahouse.

“Welcome.”

The beautiful girl at the door welcomed him reverently.

“I need a quiet place, no interruptions from anyone.”

After saying this, Su Mo handed over a hundred-dollar bill.

The girl’s smile was radiant as she accepted the bill and said to Su Mo, “Sure, sir, please come this way!”

She immediately found Su Mo a secluded corner spot.

Su Mo ordered some drinks and snacks, then just stared out of the clear window, watching the crowd and lost in thought.

He didn’t know how much time had passed before he picked up the phone and dialed Lin Zinuo’s mobile number.

He had almost forgotten to say goodbye to her.

Buzz buzz.

After a long time, the call wasn’t answered but went to voicemail instead.

“Hi, this is Lin Zinuo.

I’m sorry I’m currently in the Star Ring World.

If you have something important, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I can.”

Su Mo ended the call and sighed.

If nothing unexpected had happened, she would likely be on a mission and unable to log off in the short term,

So Su Mo sent Lin Zinuo a text message to say his farewells.

Truthfully, Su Mo had considered saying goodbye to Lin Zinuo in person, but after thinking it over, he decided against it.

The last interaction had been awkward enough; he didn’t want to cause her any more trouble.

He also didn’t want Lin Zinuo to get into another argument with her family.

After sending the message, Su Mo continued to sit in the restaurant.

He pulled up Qian Chengxue’s number on his phone and looked at it, hesitating several times before deciding not to call.

…

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In the office of the tenth building of Dawn Group.

Qian Chengxue was flipping through her phone for data on rapid excavations.

She didn’t have much time left, as the poison mist had already covered Praying Dragon City.

The Joint Forces had already rushed to the Skyline Canal for evacuation.

It was said that over half of the forces had already evacuated, but her excavation was not only going poorly, but she also ran into a big problem—a very thick metal layer had gotten in the way.

Qian Chengxue didn’t dare to destroy it forcefully, fearing a secondary collapse might occur.

Thump thump!

“Come in.”

Qian Chengxue responded wearily.

Liu Mei, the finance manager, came in with documents in hand, and asked respectfully,

“Sister Xue.”

“What is it?”

Qian Chengxue continued to browse through the data on her phone as she inquired.

“The company’s financial report is out, and we’re running extremely tight on funds…”

Liu Mei began her report.

Just then, Sun Li walked in hurriedly.

She addressed Qian Chengxue,

“Sister Xue, Mr.

Ye Tian is here.

He wants you to come to the meeting room immediately, saying there’s something very important he needs to discuss with you, and that you should head over now.”

“I understand.”

Qian Chengxue, feeling annoyed and upset, put down her phone and stood up to leave.

“Sister Xue, it’s probably not something good if Mr.

Ye Tian is looking for you at this time.”

Sun Li said, following Qian Chengxue out and voicing her concerns.

“I know that.

You don’t need to worry about me; I can handle it myself.”

Qian Chengxue replied gravely, somewhat aware of why her father would seek her out at this crucial moment.

Soon, they arrived at the meeting room.

At that time, Ye Tian, with his hands behind his back, was gazing out of the window, his stern eyes betraying a hint of complexity.

Footsteps sounded, and Qian Chengxue entered with Sun Li.

Ye Tian turned his head to look at Qian Chengxue and said, “You’re here.”

Qian Chengxue turned her head to signal Sun Li to leave first.

Understanding the cue, Sun Li left and closed the door of the meeting room behind her.

She greeted somewhat awkwardly.

“Father.”

Ye Tian sighed, his face showing a self-mocking expression.

Among his many children, whom he had high hopes for, none had achieved much.

Yet it was the daughter he expected the least from who had accomplished something significant.

“Ye Xue, everything you’ve done in Star Ring has been outstanding, and it has won the Military Department’s recognition.

I also take pride in you.”

“Father, I don’t think you need to be so roundabout with me.

If there’s something you want to say, you can just say it clearly and simply.”

Ye Tian looked at the indifferent Qian Chengxue, feeling increasingly complicated inside.

For a moment, he even wavered, wondering if he really made a mistake.

But soon, he returned to his usual state of being resolute and decisive.

“Alright, since you’ve made that clear, I won’t beat around the bush.

I’ve seen all that you’ve done and the achievements you’ve obtained, and I’m happy for you.

However, there is one thing I need to make clear to you.

No matter how well you do, you cannot inherit the position of family head.

The succession of the Ye Family will always fall to your eldest brother or one of your other brothers, but it will not pass to a female.”

“I’m aware of that, Father.

You didn’t come looking for me just to say these things, did you?”

Qian Chengxue’s expression became even more composed.

“I want you to stop the excavation and immediately take your team and the Fourth Generation Biological Mecha to join the main force of the Joint Forces, heading to the Lost Continent.”

“Father, this is my own matter.

Even the Sky Dragon Guild hasn’t interfered with me.”

“This isn’t just your own matter.

Remember, you represent the Ye Family!”

“Don’t you find it ironic to say that, Father?

Aren’t only my elder brothers the ones who can represent the Ye Family?”

Qian Chengxue retorted unabashedly.

Ye Tian frowned deeply, his gaze lingering on the stubborn and unyielding Qian Chengxue.

It seemed as if he glimpsed a blurry, familiar figure in her.

The flame that had been kindling in his heart subsided once again.

Yet Ye Tian’s tone became even colder.

“Then let’s not talk about family affection today.

Let’s talk about conditions instead.

What will it take for you to give up the excavation and follow the main force?”

Qian Chengxue was silent for a long time before finally looking up at Ye Tian with a firm tone.

“What I want is simple.

I want you to place my mother’s spiritual plaque in the ancestral shrine.”

Upon hearing Qian Chengxue’s words, Ye Tian’s brows nearly knitted together, and he said to her.

“Why are you still fixated on this issue?

The placement of your mother’s spiritual plaque was decided by your grandfather.

If I do that, the elders in the family as well as your uncles will have objections.

It goes against our customs!”

“Then there’s nothing to discuss.

Your request to me is also against customs,” Qiang Chengxue replied with an even colder demeanor.

Veins on Ye Tian’s forehead began to stand out visibly.

“I’m doing this for your own good!”

“Don’t you think it’s ironic to say that?

Are you really doing this for my good?”

Qian Chengxue blurted out defiantly.

Ye Tian’s face turned ashen with anger, and he spoke, restraining his rage.

“Fine.

I can add your mother’s plaque to the shrine, and I can suppress all dissent.

But in return, I need you to support your elder brother, help him to establish merits in Star Ring, and both you and your Legion must serve him.”

Upon hearing this, tears shimmered in Qian Chengxue’s eyes, and after a prolonged silence, she slowly unclenched her fists, speaking with a resolute voice.

“Agreed!

We have a deal.”