Destiny Mission of game ‘Star Ring’
Chapter 399 - 399 395 Eavesdropping

399: Chapter 395 Eavesdropping 399: Chapter 395 Eavesdropping As evening arrived, Su Mo and Lin Zinuo finally made it back home after a day’s ordeal.

Lin Zinuo was in an exceptionally good mood, feeling as if a great weight had been lifted from her shoulders.

She looked at Su Mo with a beaming smile.

“Su Mo, what would you like to eat?

I’ll cook for you.”

“Anything is fine.”

Seeing how happy Lin Zinuo was, Su Mo’s mood lifted as well.

“Then just wait a bit.”

Lin Zinuo happily ran to the kitchen.

With nothing else to do, Su Mo turned on the television and was immediately taken aback by what it was broadcasting.

The TV was relaying the latest footage from Star Ring, showing countless Mechas and players intercepting massive, grotesque Alien Species monsters.

Both sides were locked in a fierce and bloody struggle.

However, the monsters’ numbers were overwhelming, flooding the players’ defense lines like a tide.

At this moment, a commentator on the television was explaining the situation.

“As everyone can see, the Earth Cup is reaching its final stages.

The Alliance Forces have penetrated the core of the Lost Continent—the remnants of its lost civilization—but this has also provoked the monsters of the entire Lost Continent, leading to a frenzied attack.

Nearly half of the thirty-six defensive perimeters that the Alliance Forces established on the outskirts have been breached, and the progress of the civilization’s remains clearing inside is unclear.

However, messages from the fallen indicate that the interior battles are far more intense than the exterior ones, with one top-level, dazzling combatant after another falling…”

…..

It was not until then that Su Mo snapped out of it.

Time had passed so quickly.

The Earth Cup was ending, and Su Mo wondered how Qian Chengxue was faring and if things were going smoothly.

“Dinner’s ready!”

Lin Zinuo, wearing an apron, brought out steaming dishes and placed them on the table while also serving Su Mo a bowl of rice.

“Hmm.”

Su Mo started eating while continuing to watch the television.

“They’re broadcasting Star Ring?”

Lin Zinuo chatted with Su Mo while eyeing the TV.

“Yeah, it seems like it’s nearing the end.

I wonder how our Legion is doing.”

Su Mo said distantly.

“Ah, I’ve asked Sister Zhao Han about it before.

Our Legion has pretty much withdrawn from the Star Ring stage; most of us are casualties.”

Lin Zinuo let out a sigh as she spoke.

“Did Qian Chengxue fall too?”

Su Mo was momentarily taken aback.

“Yeah, she did.

Sister Zhao Han said that during the attack on the interior of the Lost Continent, Sister Xue volunteered to pilot a Generation IV Biological Mecha to cover the main force’s advancement by holding off the enemy.

Ultimately, she was unable to withstand the monsters’ assault and fell.

But I don’t know the specifics.”

Lin Zinuo said softly to Su Mo.

Su Mo fell silent for several seconds, then picked up the remote and turned off the TV.

“Not watching anymore?”

“There’s nothing worth watching; it’s better to focus on eating.”

Su Mo replied nonchalantly.

Lin Zinuo stole a few glances at Su Mo, noticing that his expression hadn’t changed much, she felt relief without knowing what she had been worried about.

It wasn’t long before dinner was finished.

Lin Zinuo began to clean up the dishes, and Su Mo rose to help.

“No need, I can handle it.”

Lin Zinuo shook her head, then took the dishes to the kitchen.

Su Mo leaned back on the couch to rest, but felt restless and uncomfortable all over.

So he stood up, walked to the refrigerator, opened it, and grabbed a bottle of cola.

He opened it and took a big gulp, feeling much better afterward.

Su Mo then heard the sound of washing from the kitchen and grabbed another bottle to take to Lin Zinuo.

He headed toward the kitchen.

As he approached the kitchen, Su Mo unexpectedly heard Lin Zinuo on the phone.

Since she was washing dishes, she had put her phone on speaker.

“Mom, why are you suddenly returning to Imperial City tomorrow?

Has Dad finished his work?”

“Your father insists on going back.

Most of his work-related matters have been arranged, and he plans to coordinate remotely for the rest.”

Lin He sounded hesitant.

“That’s not an issue then, I’ll see you off tomorrow.”

“No need, Zinuo…”

“What’s the matter?”

“It’s nothing…”

“Mom, what’s with you today?

Why do you sound so hesitant?”

“Zinuo, I want to tell you something, but your dad doesn’t want me to.

”

“What is it?”

Lin Zinuo was visibly surprised.

“Actually, at today’s examination, what Doctor Xiao Fang told us wasn’t entirely true.

Your father’s illness is very tricky, even Doctor Xiao Fang is at a loss.”

Lin He finally spoke up.

“Mom, has Dad lost his senses?

How can you keep something like this from me?

If it can’t be treated here, we’ll go somewhere else.”

Lin Zinuo’s body stiffened; her washing hands stopped abruptly.

She quickly wiped her hands with a cloth, turned off the speakerphone, and held it to her ear.

Lin He spoke with sadness in her voice.

“There’s no place that can treat it.

Doctor Xiao Fang said that only his mentor can treat it, but no other place could cure it.

However, treatment in M-country would require going to a medical institution that only accepts top-tier wealthy patients.

Even if they agreed to see us, we can’t afford the exorbitant medical fees.”

“I’m working on the medical expenses.”

Lin Zinuo replied, biting her lip.

“Your father specifically instructed not to borrow money from Su Mo; he doesn’t want to affect the two of you.

So he’s planning to return to Imperial City to retire and spend the rest of his days in peace.”

“I understand.”