Destiny Mission of game ‘Star Ring’
Chapter 641: 519 Absent-minded (Added for book friend V walking in the rain) (Part 5)

Chapter 641: Chapter 519 Absent-minded (Added for book friend V walking in the rain) (Part 5)

Upon hearing Sun Duoxiang’s words, Su Mo’s expression eased slightly, but then he asked Sun Duoxiang in a low voice.

“How did Lin Ming find out about our relationship?”

“What’s so surprising about that? When I was absorbed into the Lin Family’s upper ranks, they certainly carried out background checks. It’s not strange to be dug up, after all, there are still quite a few people who know we are very close. But rest assured, they don’t know the extent of my relationship with you,” Sun Duoxiang explained softly.

“Mm.”

Su Mo nodded.

Just then, the slightly ajar door was pushed open again.

At this moment, a cry of astonishment rose.

“Wow!”

Su Mo instinctively turned his head to look, only to see Karina walk in wearing a floor-length pleated palace dress in goose yellow, with sapphire earrings, a low-cut neckline revealing a hint of snow-white skin, silver hair flowing down, holding Venla’s hand, she exuded an extraordinary aura.

“Wow!”

Sun Duoxiang was also mesmerized.

Su Mo couldn’t help but express his admiration, saying that today’s Karina was indeed a bit different from before, her presence had become exceptionally strong, giving off a completely different vibe.

Karina entered the venue, glanced around at the people present, and her gaze involuntarily fell on Su Mo.

“Boss, she’s looking at me, I didn’t expect my charm to be that big.”

Sun Duoxiang said excitedly.

Su Mo was speechless, the corners of his lips twitching, but he said nothing.

At this moment, Lin Ming approached Karina with a smile beaming on his face.

“Miss Karina, welcome, please come this way.”

“Thank you.”

Karina nodded slightly with good manners.

Lin Ming personally led Karina to her seat, and then many people crowded around her.

“Stop looking,”

Su Mo said to Sun Duoxiang, who was utterly entranced.

Sun Duoxiang snapped back to his senses immediately, quickly explaining, “I’ve stopped looking, boss. It’s just my charm exploding all of a sudden, hehe.”

“Stop it.”

Su Mo replied, unamused.

“By the way, boss, I heard that on the planetary Fortress, it was a narrow escape from death for you.”

Sun Duoxiang said cautiously.

“Pretty much. Why mention this? If you have something to say, just say it directly, no need to beat around the bush,” Su Mo shot Sun Duoxiang a look.

“It’s like this, the latest gossip, they say that once the outer layer of that planetary Fortress has completely disintegrated, they will open it up for retrieval operations. I was thinking of asking you, boss, where one might find good things to salvage,” Sun Duoxiang said, rubbing his hands together eagerly.

“We’ll talk about this matter later,”

Su Mo pondered and responded.

“Alright, alright, I get it.”

Sun Duoxiang was ecstatic, he could tell there was a chance.

Just then, the sound of familiar footsteps approached, and Su Mo instinctively turned to look.

He saw Qian Chengxue, clad in a white military uniform, military cap on her head, her expression cool, making a grand entrance. Her proud figure was fully displayed, showcasing a distinct beauty.

“Qian Chengxue, you’ve arrived,” Lin Ming greeted her as soon as he saw her.

“Mm.”

Qian Chengxue responded, as always aloof.

Lin Ming wasn’t bothered, he was long accustomed to Qian Chengxue’s disposition and courteously said.

“Please take a seat anywhere inside.”

Cheng Xue nodded slightly, then headed toward the long table’s left side, her gaze also drifting to Su Mo for a moment.

She quickly took her seat, choosing a rather rearward position, and incidentally, there was an empty seat beside her.

Meanwhile, Sun Duoxiang was still whispering nonstop in Su Mo’s ear: “Boss, I have to tell you, when you disappeared, I was so restless I could hardly sleep or eat, all day and night I was on tenterhooks…”

“I’ll talk to you later, I have something else to attend to.”

When Su Mo saw Qian Chengxue entering, his heart fluttered slightly. He had not held out hope, but ultimately, Qian Chengxue still came to the event.

Although she did not dress up or make an effort to stand out, the fact that she had come was enough.

He immediately lost interest in dealing with Sun Duoxiang and walked towards Qian Chengxue.

At that moment, Karina, who was seated nearby, glanced over at Su Mo from time to time. Seeing him walk towards Qian Chengxue, her expression also seemed a bit crestfallen.

Her close friend Venla, upon noticing this, immediately stood up and strode towards Su Mo.

Qian Chengxue also noticed Su Mo approaching, and her heartbeat inexplicably quickened, even her breathing fluctuated slightly.

Just as Su Mo was getting close, Venla blocked his path with a beaming smile, greeting him.

“Hi, Su Mo!”

“Hello, Miss Venla.”

Su Mo responded subconsciously.

“What a coincidence to see you here.”

“It is quite a coincidence, that…”

Su Mo felt a headache coming on, unsure how to casually brush off the situation. He was in a hurry to sit down; luckily, there was just one seat available next to Qian Chengxue. It would be troublesome if someone else took it.

“That… let’s sit over there since it’s rare to see each other, and Karina is there too. We can have a good chat.”

“Ah, is that really a good idea?”

“What’s wrong with it? Don’t be so fussy.”

Venla took Su Mo by the hand and began dragging him towards where Karina was sitting.

Instantly, the eyes of everyone present turned towards them.

Su Mo was speechless; at that moment, he simply couldn’t shake off Venla’s hand.

After all, it would be unbecoming and quite impolite to do so.

As expected, without any incident, Su Mo was dragged to sit next to Karina.

“Just sit here.”

Venla pointed to the seat she had just vacated, the one right next to Karina, and didn’t forget to wink covertly at Karina, signaling ‘I’ll leave it to you.’

Many people around them looked on with envy at the scene, though no objections were raised.

Everyone present had fought side by side, all holding great admiration for Su Mo.

“This isn’t right.”

Su Mo was still trying his best to resist.

“There’s nothing inappropriate, Mr. Su Mo, please, sit down.”

By then, Karina had invited him to join them cordially.

“Alright then.”

Seeing no way out, Su Mo could only resign himself to take a seat.

Across from him, Qian Chengxue just glanced at Su Mo briefly before looking away, remaining silent and expressionless in her seat.

“Su Mo, what would you like to drink?”

Karina asked with a smile.

“Anything is fine.”

Su Mo responded distractedly, his gaze inadvertently flitting towards Qian Chengxue. For some reason, even though there was no reaction from her side, Su Mo felt unnaturally guilty, as if something was off with him.

“How about we drink some Highland Ale?”

Karina suggested with her sapphire-like eyes twinkling.

“Sure.”

Su Mo agreed without really listening, answering instinctively. After all, it didn’t make a difference what he drank.

Karina then subtly signaled to a waitress waiting in the corner.

At once, a waitress approached, and Karina gave her a few soft instructions.

The waitress respectfully withdrew.

Meanwhile, waitresses began serving exquisite dishes, arranging them neatly on the dining table.

Upon lifting the lids, a fragrant aroma wafted through the air.

Unfortunately, Su Mo’s mind was not on the dishes at all; he did not even glance at them properly.

He was busy racking his brain, thinking of what excuse he could use to slip away, and then naturally take the seat next to Qian Chengxue.