Shadows of the Deep Space

Capítulo 1668: Chapter 535: A Well-Intentioned Lie

A few hours later.

World Eye·Interstellar Airport Hall.

Su Ming carried a luggage bag and entered with Zhang Yi and Ankaga.

At this time, the boarding area was bustling with sound, laughter and chatter among travelers everywhere.

“Boss, where are we headed?”

Ankaga asked curiously.

“Returning to Starlight City to transfer to the Thirteenth District.”

Su Ming led the two towards the boarding gate, where a long line had already formed.

Due to Sunshine being full of salvaged wreckage and needing to be left for Rhein and others to live in, it couldn’t be driven back to Starlight City, so they had to take a civilian ship back.

Not long after, the three boarded a small interstellar ship, and since they bought tickets temporarily, they could only get economy class.

The economy class had thousands of seats, all fully occupied, and was very noisy and bustling.

After Su Ming and the others found their seats and sat down, the broadcast sounded shortly.

“Dear travelers, ship DCC-12 is about to set sail, the destination is Third Planet·Starlight City, and the voyage time is 2 hours…”

Since the Shabask Kingdom stationed World Eye near the Third Planet, the journey wasn’t too long.

Su Ming quietly leaned back against his seat to rest.

At this time, excited conversations came from beside him.

“Zhou Yan, I heard you have achieved a lot, will you be part of this public commendation?”

“My small achievements aren’t worth mentioning; even if I get promoted, it won’t be to lieutenant level. But our classmate Gatome, that guy has really soared high, now he’s a Lieutenant Colonel; I heard he can participate in this public commendation.”

“I’m envious! I want to attend the public commendation too! I heard all the commanders, generals, and legion commanders from the Military Department will be present this time.”

“Don’t even think about it, seeing it on live TV is good enough. This time those who can attend the public commendation are basically Federation big bosses and future pillars.”

…

Su Ming turned his head and noticed many officers in lieutenant uniforms also taking this ship.

Then Zhang Yi asked quietly.

“Boss, do we have a chance to attend the public commendation?”

“Yeah!”

Ankaga also looked at Su Ming with hope.

“Don’t worry, definitely yes, once I’m finished, I’ll apply for military merits for you.”

Su Ming nodded slightly and replied.

“Mm-hmm.”

Hearing this, Ankaga and Zhang Yi grinned widely.

…

Two hours later.

Ship DCC-12 successfully arrived at Starlight City Center Interstellar Workplace.

Su Ming and the others disembarked from the ship and walked out through the underground passage, arriving at the spacious transfer hall.

The large transfer hall was packed with people.

“Why are there so many people?”

Ankaga and Zhang Yi were both dumbfounded.

Su Ming was also surprised, but he looked closely and noticed many travelers had unique clothing styles, evidently from neutral countries.

It seems Saint Joex, the Shabask Kingdom, and several major neutral countries moved in, the Federation truly revived.

“Alright, no need to be surprised, let’s switch to the high-speed train to head to the Thirteenth District.”

Su Ming said to them, then raised his wristband to book three tickets.

“Okay!”

Ankaga and Zhang Yi responded quickly.

Afterwards, Su Ming led them towards the station area.

…

A few hours later, Thirteenth District Center Station.

Su Ming and the others walked out from the exit and arrived at the exit hall.

The entire exit hall was crowded not only with numerous travelers but also a large gathering of journalists and guards maintaining order, and numerous red banners were hanging throughout the hall.

In the central area, Xiao Lie, the district chief, could be seen leading a group of officials, waiting there.

“Boss, isn’t that chief Xiao Lie? Are they here to greet you?”

Zhang Yi asked with a smile.

“No, I didn’t notify anyone of my return.”

Su Ming shook his head and replied.

Then a commotion suddenly arose at exit 1, and a middle-aged man wearing a vice admiral uniform, with greying temples, came out solemnly with a group of subordinates.

Xiao Lie immediately led the officials forward, warmly conversing with him.

“That general, I’ve seen before, seems to be Admiral Xiao Shi from the Cosmic Army Headquarters, he must be a relative of chief Xiao Lie’s family?”

Zhang Yi scratched his head and said.

“Probably, let’s go.”

Su Ming didn’t mind.

“Mm-hmm.”

The two followed Su Ming away.

…

At dusk, Upper City·Echo Street.

Su Ming led Ankaga along the bustling street searching.

Echo Street Numbers 141, 142…147.

Su Ming stopped in his tracks, looking up at the shop in front of him·Flower Dream Language; this was Lin Chuyu’s mother’s flower shop.

However, the shop’s doors were tightly closed, with rental signs pasted on them.

“Uh, seems to have closed down?”

Ankaga said in shock.

“Let’s ask around.”

Su Ming took a deep breath, then walked towards the cosmetics shop next door.

“Welcome, may I help you with anything?”

An elegant shopkeeper asked with a smile.

“Hello Ms. Shopkeeper, we’re here to inquire about something.”

“What is it?”

The shopkeeper replied warmly.

“Why did the flower shop next door close?”

Su Ming asked politely.

“Oh, of course, it’s due to poor business. Although Ms. Qin Qing was a nice person, she couldn’t withstand the recent downturn in Federation’s economy; those noble lords and wealthy people liked flowers, yet didn’t buy much. So the flower shop suffered losses, suddenly vacated a while ago, so unfortunate she couldn’t hold on.”