Chapter 1724: Chapter 1376: An Invitation Difficult to Refuse (Part 3)

Qian Chengxue said to Su Mo with a bit of heartache.

"It’s fine, no worries."

Su Mo smiled and replied.

Just then, an untimely cough sounded.

It was only then that Su Mo and Qian Chengxue realized that Lin Yaotian and others were standing nearby watching.

Sun Li, Sun Duoxiang, and the others were covering their mouths, looking amused.

Qian Chengxue’s cheeks flushed slightly and she quickly let go of his hand.

"Father."

Su Mo greeted somewhat awkwardly.

Lin Yaotian nodded slightly and said calmly, "I know you two are apart more often than not, but you have to be a little more discreet in public. After all, your status is different now, and too many people are paying attention."

"Got it."

Su Mo quickly replied.

"Lord Su Mo, long time no see."

At this point, Zhang Xun couldn’t help but greet him.

Su Mo turned his head to take a look at the old Clan Leader of the Zhang Family, Zhang Xun, and nodded slightly in response.

"It’s been a while."

"Lord Su Mo, it’s rare to meet; why don’t we treat you to a meal? We owe you a favor from before."

Ye Quan also put aside his pride to invite him, knowing full well that Su Mo’s status was not what it used to be.

If he had known this was going to happen, he wouldn’t have treated him poorly before; he was almost regretting it.

"Ye Quan, you’re being excessive, shouldn’t I invite him first?"

Xiao Qijin was anxious, quickly speaking up, afraid of losing the chance.

Su Mo was also quite surprised. At this moment, he fully realized the transformation of his identity; he had really become a hot commodity!

Even the Ye Family and Zhang Family wanted to treat him to a meal.

In the past, they were the ones who least appreciated him.

However, Su Mo was not very interested, so he prepared to decline.

"Why don’t we choose today instead of another day for a meal together? It’s just as well your father-in-law Lin Yaotian is here too, isn’t that right?"

At that moment, a hearty voice rang out.

The crowd parted, and Augustus walked over with several councilmen, his face brimming with a bright smile.

"Lord Augustus, you came too."

Su Mo was quite surprised as well.

"Of course, I had to come, as I’m the Commander of this Federation Army mission."

"I see."

"Let’s not talk about that. Do me a favor and join us for dinner tonight."

Augustus said with a smile.

"Alright."

Since Augustus had spoken up, Su Mo found it hard to refuse.

"Alright then, it’s settled. I’ll have someone send you the address and time later. I must first take my people to handle some matters."

Augustus’s expression tightened as he finished speaking.

Su Mo thought for a moment and realized that Augustus was going to handle the matter involving the sacrifice of Shiris and the others, so he nodded in response.

"Alright, thank you for your hard work."

Augustus nodded slightly and then waved a hand to dismiss the crowd.

"Everyone, go about your business as needed, important matters first! After we’re done, we can gather in the evening."

"Understood."

Although the crowd was a bit disappointed not to have more words with Su Mo, they eventually dispersed.

Seeing everyone leave, Augustus took his leave too, taking his people with him.

Lin Yaotian then said to Qian Chengxue, "Qian Chengxue, come with me to inventory the supplies, finish what needs to be done, and we’ll gather for dinner at the hotel later."

"Understood."

Qian Chengxue nodded in agreement.

"I’ll help out too."

Su Mo quickly volunteered.

"No need, it’s not suitable for you to do these things now. Besides, there will be even more people during unloading. Do you want to be surrounded again?"

Lin Yaotian shook his head and declined.

"Father is right, you don’t need to go. I’ll head to the hotel after I’m done here."

Qian Chengxue also said to Su Mo with a wink.

"Alright then."

Su Mo thought about it and agreed.

Thus, Lin Yaotian took Qian Chengxue and the others and left.

Su Mo stood for a long time, staring at Qian Chengxue’s departing figure. At that moment, his bracelet vibrated, and a message popped up.

He glanced at it; Augustus had confirmed the time and place.

"Why are you dawdling? You’ll see her again soon."

The Creator·Swallower’s deep voice suddenly sounded.

"Nothing much; it’s just hard to meet, and once I finish resting, I’ll have to head to the front lines again. Anyway, let’s not talk about that and take a stroll."

Su Mo stretched lazily, enjoying this rare leisurely time.

...

At dusk.

Su Mo arrived as promised at Third Street·Dawn Interstellar Hotel.

The hotel was unusually lively today, with the entrance adorned with a red carpet and plenty of flowers.

A large number of Federation officials and some Five Dragon Heads personnel were already waiting at the entrance.

The moment Su Mo appeared, they all came forward to greet him.

"Lord Su Mo, you’ve arrived."

"Why are you all standing outside? There’s no need to be so formal."

Su Mo tried to maintain a smile, speaking stiffly.

"Haha, without the main guest, how could we go inside? But now we can."

Xiao Qijin dropped his formal face and said with a chuckle.

Su Mo looked around but saw no sign of Qian Chengxue or Augustus, so he asked.

"Has Lord Augustus arrived yet?"

"Lord Augustus has a few things to finish up and will be here shortly after he’s done."

The person next to him quickly explained.

"Then I’ll wait here for a bit longer and go inside later."

Su Mo replied with a smile, not wanting to go inside too early and be surrounded, making it difficult to find a good spot to sit.

"Alright."

The crowd nodded in agreement.

"Lord Su Mo, have you been busy recently?"

At this moment, Xiao Qijin cautiously inquired.

"Not too bad, quite busy. I’ve been taking on tasks from Star Ring City, conducting various operations."