Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 907 - 400: Stairway to Heaven (5-in-1) (Part 6)

Chapter 907: Chapter 400: Stairway to Heaven (5-in-1) (Part 6)

At this moment, Fasad said to Long Chen.

"Long Chen, your business is so good this year. Shouldn’t you order a bit less this time and leave a bit for us too?"

"Fasad, saying this in previous years might have been reasonable, but this year you are mistaken."

"Why is that?"

"You should be saying that to Su Mulong instead. Their Thunder God Group’s orders have gone through the roof this year, with an incredible momentum, even selling the Fake V Generation Mecha·Thunder God! It’s possible they might take the majority in this procurement."

Long Chen skillfully directed the attention towards Su Mulong.

"Brother Mulong, I didn’t expect you to be so formidable, doesn’t that mean you’ve surpassed the Kovan Group?"

Beludo and another person said in surprise.

"Haha, it’s just good luck."

Su Mulong replied with a smile.

Just as Beludo and others were about to say something.

Suddenly, the tightly shut doors of the City Lord Mansion opened, and the crowd chatting in the square quieted down, turning their heads towards the City Lord Mansion.

The numerous journalists, like bees smelling nectar, all turned their cameras around.

At this time, Farren, Gakels, and Alicia, the three city lords, walked out from the City Lord Mansion, looking down at the crowd in the square.

Click!

Countless flashbulbs immediately lit up, capturing photos.

Meanwhile, a live broadcasting reporter excitedly announced.

"Everyone, look, the three city lords Gakels are attending the annual conference together, showing a very close relationship. Rumors about discord among the three city lords online are completely unfounded...."

Su Ming looked at the three of them with a slight sense of nostalgia.

It had indeed been a long time since the three of them appeared together in an event.

At this time, Gakels spoke in a deep voice.

"As the new year succeeds the old, the days bring new happenings. At this moment of bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, we thank everyone for gathering here to attend the Federation Government’s annual conference. I officially announce the start of the annual conference, please, everyone, enter!"

As Gakels’ voice fell.

The numerous senators and generals on the scene began to walk towards the steps.

"Let’s go!"

Su Mulong and others said to Su Ming and the others.

"Alright!"

Su Ming and others responded in unison.

They followed Su Mulong and others, stepping onto the stone steps and walking upward.

At this moment, reporters climbed up from both sides, holding cameras while filming Su Ming and others, narrating as they did so.

"Dear viewers, at this time we can see many senators and generals have started to ascend the heavenly ladder, heading towards the City Lord Mansion. This so-called heavenly ladder, also called the path to the sky, those who set foot on this ladder will surely leave a significant mark on history...."

Su Ming and others all had solemn expressions, silently walking upwards.

They didn’t know how long they had climbed, but they arrived in front of the City Lord Mansion, as majestic as a mountain.

The three city lords, Gakels, personally led the crowd into the City Lord Mansion, walking towards the main hall inside.

Su Ming looked at the familiar scenery around him, feeling slightly touched.

The last time he came to the City Lord Mansion was during the Three Schools Competition.

All the arrangements here hadn’t changed, but his own status had drastically transformed.

However, Su Ming quickly adjusted his mindset, silently following the crowd forward.

Soon, they arrived in the main hall of the main palace.

The entire hall was newly decorated, with golden dragon pattern stone bricks polished to a shine, and on the walls on both sides, hung dark gold curtains densely covered with intricate patterns.

On the sides of the hall were rectangular red wood tables, laid with various fruits, pastries, and drinks.

At the very front of the hall, a podium was erected.

At this moment, Vice City Lord Okens walked onto the podium, glanced at the time on his watch, and said to everyone.

"Hello everyone, it’s still early, and the guests haven’t all arrived. Please have some snacks to fill your stomachs. Once everyone is here, we will officially start."

"Alright!"

Everyone responded in unison upon hearing this.

Su Mulong, Long Chen, and others found a quiet corner to stand and converse, discussing some matters.

At this moment, the sound of footsteps approached.

Su Ming looked up and saw an old man in a black suit, with hair and beard all white, deep-set eyes like a hawk, walking with his hands behind his back, alongside an elderly woman in a blue robe, thin and frail, with all her silver hair pulled up, her face covered in wrinkles but with bright eyes, leading a group of people coming over.

These two were the old Clan Leaders of the seven major arms dealers, Kovan Group’s Komit and Canglan Group’s Vilia, respectively.

"So here you are."

Komit greeted Long Chen and others with a smile on his face.

"Hmm."

Long Chen and others smiled in response.

Komit then turned his head, smilingly speaking to Su Mulong.

"Brother Su, I heard you did well this year!"

Upon hearing Komit’s words, Su Mulong raised an eyebrow; though he disliked Komit, he still maintained surface manners, and replied.

"Our Thunder God Group did a little better this year, but how could we compare to you all, who are always first in dragon pattern, second in Kovan every year."

"Don’t say that, this year you surpassed us."

"I’m not so sure about that?"

"Haha, Brother Mulong, you’re really humble. Actually, performance doesn’t matter much, let’s not talk about it. This must be Su Ming, right?"

Komit suddenly changed the topic, looking directly at Su Ming.

Su Ming looked at Komit with confusion, wondering why he suddenly brought him up.

Su Mulong was also quite puzzled but replied as well.

"That’s right, he is my great-grandson, Su Ming. Is there a problem?"

"No problem, I just see that Su Ming is outstanding, talented, and still so young, could it be that he isn’t married yet?"

Komit asked with a chuckle.

As these words were spoken, Su Mulong, Su Feng, and Su Zhen Tian were momentarily stunned.

They were arch-enemies with the Kovan Group, though outwardly amicable, they had long been at each other’s throats privately.

What was this guy asking about Su Ming’s marriage for? It was utterly ridiculous.

Su Ming was also a bit dumbfounded, what was going on? Why was he suddenly being asked about marriage?

At this moment, a look of slight change flickered across Long Chen’s face, he immediately saw what Komit intended.

This guy wanted to resolve conflicts through marriage and win over the Thunder God Group.

You should know the Federation’s top three arms dealers are respectively supported by Starlight City, Sky Dome City, and Rain Capital.

However, the fourth, Thunder God Group, didn’t belong to anyone’s support, thus making them a prime target to win over.

In fact, they had intended to arrange a marriage with the Thunder God Group early on, but Su Yuan’s reputation was so foul they couldn’t bring themselves to do it.

But now the situation was different, with the Su Family’s new Su Ming emerging, excelling in every aspect, so naturally, there were no concerns.

Thinking of this, Long Chen then said with a smile.

"Su Mulong, I see that your great-grandson is so young, surely he’s unmarried. My great-granddaughter Long Ying, also lacks a suitable match, why not let them get to know each other, how about it?"

"Long Chen, you’re going too far, I brought it up first."

Komit squinted, forcing a smile as he responded.

"That’s not how it is; I’ve been meaning to ask for a while, only I haven’t had the chance yet."

Long Chen smiled and said.

Su Ming listened to the two of them talking, his mouth twitching slightly, what on earth is happening?

Are these people treating me as a tool for political marriage?