Chapter 1726: Chapter 1377: Humility (First Update)

After Qian Chengxue and the others went inside, Su Mo chatted with everyone for a while, and soon saw Augustus and Lin Yaotian arriving together.

"You’re here."

Su Mo greeted them with a full smile and said.

Augustus was slightly surprised; he didn’t expect Su Mo to arrive so early and even came to greet him. He apologized, "Sorry, too many things, arrived late."

"Not late, just in time, let’s go inside quickly."

Su Mo’s head was almost about to explode; these people were just too enthusiastic.

"Alright, let’s all go in together."

Augustus said in a particularly good mood.

Soon, Su Mo and the others entered the venue. The entire banquet hall had been meticulously decorated. Inside, round tables covered with red cloth filled the room, enough to accommodate over five hundred people.

Most of the tables were already occupied, except for a few main tables at the front.

When everyone in the banquet hall saw Su Mo and Augustus enter, they all rose to greet them.

For a moment, Su Mo became the center of attention, like the sun surrounded by stars.

Meanwhile, in the distance, Sun Li pulled Qian Chengxue into a corner.

"Sun Li, what’s up? Why all the secrecy?"

Qian Chengxue replied with curiosity.

"Sister Xue, let me tell you, haven’t you noticed how popular Su Mo is now?"

"Isn’t he always been popular?"

"It’s different now. Su Mo has become one of the Royal Order of Twelve Knights, and he’s a hot commodity. Didn’t you see how many girls came up to flirt with him just now? Even Wang Qing’s gaze at Su Mo has changed. Sister Xue, you must hold on tight; don’t let anyone steal him away, it’s best to secure Su Mo quickly."

At this moment, Sun Li was even more anxious than Qian Chengxue.

Qian Chengxue smiled wryly and gently shook her head.

"It’s okay, don’t overthink it."

But even though she said that, for some reason, her heart was still somewhat touched.

Qian Chengxue gazed at Su Mo surrounded by the crowd, momentarily lost in thought.

At that moment, Su Mo saw Qian Chengxue and Sun Li in the corner and called out.

"Xue’er."

Qian Chengxue immediately snapped back to reality, her cool and elegant face showing a faint smile. Wherever she was, Su Mo would always be the first to seek her out in the crowd.

"Sun Li, let’s go over."

"Alright."

Sun Li nodded in agreement without saying much more.

Soon, Su Mo, Qian Chengxue, as well as Augustus, Lin Yaotian, Zhang Xun, and others, took their seats at the main table.

At this time, tall and elegantly dressed waiters quickly placed exquisite dishes on the table and poured drinks for everyone.

Then Augustus stood up and said in a steady voice.

"Everyone, please be quiet."

The noisy banquet hall instantly quieted down, and everyone looked over.

"I am very pleased that everyone could gather here today. Let’s take this opportunity to thank our Federation hero, Su Mo, for his contributions to the Federation. It’s because of him that the Federation has reached this point today. Let’s raise a glass to him."

As Augustus said this, he led the toast.

All the guests present immediately stood up and raised their glasses.

Seeing this, Su Mo also stood up and said to everyone.

"You’re too kind, the Federation’s achievements today are not just my contribution, but everyone’s. So this drink should be for all of us, let’s drink together."

After Su Mo finished speaking, he led by downing his drink.

Augustus and the others also said no more and drank their wine in one go.

"Alright, everyone let’s eat. Today there’s no need for formalities, just eat and drink to your heart’s content."

Augustus cordially announced the start of the feast.

The once-quiet banquet hall became lively again, as everyone ate and chatted.

However, if you listened closely, you could find that many people were talking about Su Mo.

"I think Lord Su Mo now inherits the original ranking of Rogel, which is unreasonable. With his abilities, he can definitely move up, he might even reach the top few."

"I think so too, once Lord Su Mo’s ranking goes up, our Federation’s standing will also rise with him."

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At this point, Augustus said enthusiastically to Su Mo.

"Su Mo, please have more."

"Alright, everyone should eat."

Su Mo also started to eat.

At this moment, an old man dressed in luxurious attire ran to the main table with a wine glass and spoke to Su Mo.

"Lord Su Mo, let me introduce myself, I am Luo Lian, the supervisor of the Federation Star Network Bank. Could I offer you a toast?"

"It’s my honor, no problem at all."

Su Mo raised his glass and politely clinked it with him.

"I’ll drink mine, you do as you please!"

The man, seeing that Su Mo was willing to drink with him, couldn’t hide his joy and drained his glass.

At this point, others couldn’t sit still. A plump, middle-aged man wearing a councilman’s suit jogged up.

"Lord Su Mo, I am Tian Chuan, a councilman of the Federation Parliament. I offer you a drink,"

"Okay."

Su Mo squeezed out a smile and responded.

At this moment, many officials and important figures from the Federation System started coming forward, each eagerly toasting Su Mo.

Su Mo did his best to stay patient, clinking glasses and responding with smiles.

In half an hour, a good fifty or sixty people had come up to toast him, and he braced himself and got through it.

It was at this moment that the creator, Swallower’s deep voice sounded in Su Mo’s mind.

"I see you don’t particularly enjoy these social occasions. With your current status and position, why bother with these pleasantries? Just ignore them."

"You don’t understand, don’t underestimate these so-called minor figures. Yes, right now, they may seem insignificant, and I could easily ignore them. But behaving arrogantly and pridefully will only offend them—why do that?"

"Hmph, as long as your strength is sufficient, so what? Who could dare do anything to you?"

"Can you guarantee you’ll always remain at peak state and never weaken? And if you offend them, what if one day at a critical moment, they stab you in the back? Wouldn’t that be a total loss? Besides, just giving them a little face and having a drink will make them feel important and very happy, and they’ll remember your kindness. Moreover, they are part of the Federation, and the Federation has treated me quite well. In some sense, they are our own people. Finally, although I have indeed reached a high position now, I mustn’t look down on those still struggling. That would be like a villain."

Su Mo patiently explained to the creator, Swallower.

"Hmph."

The creator, Swallower, snorted coldly and said no more after hearing Su Mo’s words.

At this point, Augustus asked Su Mo, "Are you enjoying the food?"

"It’s quite good."

"Technically, we should have prepared even better for hosting you. But truthfully, time is too tight as we have to depart the day after tomorrow."

Augustus said to Su Mo.