Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 358 - 313: After Many Twists and Turns (Five in One)_5

Chapter 358: Chapter 313: After Many Twists and Turns (Five in One)_5

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Several hours later,

a dilapidated taxi arrived at Northern City·Anning Street.

After paying the fare, Su Ming and his companions stepped out of the car. When they looked at the street before them, Zhang Yi exclaimed in surprise,

"Damn, Su Ming, are you sure we’re not at the wrong place?"

"It should be right, 122 Anning Street."

Su Ming also furrowed his eyebrows as he looked at the scene before him. Compared to the towering skyscrapers in other areas, the buildings in this area were exceptionally low and dilapidated.

All of them were old pigeon-loft buildings, with their insulation layers peeling off on a large scale, revealing the rusty metal structure inside.

The air was filled with a mix of odors, and garbage piles were everywhere.

Numerous children could be seen rummaging through the trash.

To put it bluntly, this area was a slum.

"Let’s go over and ask one of the residents where building 122 is."

Allu suggested to Su Ming.

"Alright!"

Su Ming then led them toward a few old men sitting at the entrance of an alley.

As Su Ming and his companions approached, the old men looked at them with wary eyes.

"Hello, sir!"

"What?"

"Could you please tell us if this is 122 Anning Street?"

"Who are you?"

"Don’t misunderstand, we are here to find Miss Mi Fei from Fatty Dun Interstellar Transport Company; we’re her clients."

"Oh, you’re clients!"

"Right."

Su Ming replied with a smile.

"You should have said so earlier, I’ll take you there!"

The attitude of these elderly men changed drastically at once.

"Thank you, we appreciate it."

Su Ming was somewhat surprised by how hospitable the people here were.

The elderly men then led Su Ming and his companions toward a pigeon-loft building to the west, continuously praising as they went,

"Young man, you have good taste, let me tell you, Fatty Dun Interstellar Transport Company offers outstanding service, and it’s both affordable and high-quality. You’ve definitely made the right choice!"

"Good."

Su Ming responded with a smile.

Along the way, Su Ming and his companions encountered many of the area’s residents, who asked,

"Deng Fu, who are these people you’re bringing along? They look unfamiliar."

"They’re here to find Miss Mi Fei, big clients!"

"Oh, well then, hurry up and take them over."

"Got it."

Deng Fu replied.

"Sir, are you all very familiar with Fatty Dun Interstellar Transport Company?"

Su Ming asked thoughtfully.

"Let me put it this way: my grandson works on the ship, and nearly everyone living in this area has someone working on board. You could say Fatty Dun Interstellar Transport Company supports everyone here."

Deng Fu explained to Su Ming.

"I see."

Hearing this, Su Ming roughly understood the situation.

As they chatted, Deng Fu led Su Ming and the others into a rundown building and stopped in front of a door that was firmly closed.

"This is it!"

"Thank you!"

Su Ming courteously said to Deng Fu.

"I’ll leave you to it, then, and wish you a successful negotiation."

Deng Fu left after bringing Su Ming and his companions to the door, not wanting to interrupt their business talk.

Su Ming then knocked on the door.

Knock, knock!

"Coming!"

Mi Fei’s voice soon came from inside, and then the door was opened.

When Mi Fei saw Su Ming and the others, she too showed a look of surprise.

"Mr. Su Ming, what brings you here?"

"I needed to see you about something. I hope we’re not interrupting."

Su Ming said with a smile.

"Not at all, please come in!"

Mi Fei hurriedly invited Su Ming inside.

Su Ming and his companions walked into the house and immediately saw a table set up in the living room, with a hot pot on it and plates of synthetic meat slices around.

Captain Hagett and Johnny and the others were sitting around, enjoying the hot pot and drinking, celebrating the completion of their shipment.

"Mi Fei, who’s here? Mr. Su Ming!"

When Captain Hagett raised his head to ask Mi Fei and saw Su Ming walking in, he exclaimed in surprise.

At this time, Johnny and the others who were drinking and chatting were all startled.

When they looked up and saw Su Ming and his companions, they quickly got up to greet them.

"Mr. Su Ming!"

"Please continue, don’t mind us. We just need to discuss a matter with Captain Hagett."

Su Ming replied politely.

"How could we not, Mr. Su Ming, please have a seat. If you don’t mind, we can eat and discuss at the same time, how about it?"

Captain Hagett suggested politely.

"Sure!"

Su Ming, without further ado, sat down with Allu and the others.

Mi Fei quickly prepared new bowls and chopsticks for them.

Su Ming naturally picked up his chopsticks and started cooking the slices of meat, not feeling out of place.

Mi Fei went to the back room to fetch a bottle of long-cherished red wine, opened it, and poured a glass for each of them.

Hagett, raising a glass of inferior synthetic wine, said,

"To Mr. Su Ming, sorry for the modest hospitality, but cheers!"

"Don’t mention it, cheers!"

Su Ming and the others raised their glasses to meet Hagett’s.

Everyone drank up!

After a drink, Hagett asked curiously,

"Mr. Su Ming, may I ask what business brings you to us?"

"Captain Hagett, I have a business proposition I hope you’ll consider."

Su Ming spoke very seriously.

"What business? You tell us!"

Hagett and the others all turned to look at Su Ming.

"I want to charter a ship to and from the Awahog Kingdom.

Su Ming stated plainly.

Hearing Su Ming’s words, Hagett’s deeply wrinkled face immediately fell silent, and Johnny and the others exchanged glances.

Mi Fei said with some surprise,

"Mr. Su Ming, you want to go to the Awahog Kingdom? That country isn’t very safe right now; no ships are willing to go there."