Shadows of the Deep Space
Chapter 261: Visiting (Second Update)

Chapter 261: Chapter 261: Visiting (Second Update)

"Ah, wasn’t it tomorrow night? Why the rush to leave, something happened?"

Rhein asked curiously.

"Nothing’s happened; it’s just that a large fleet is returning from the outside and needs to land at Black Flame Star for a transfer. We need to make room for them."

Mia explained dismissively.

Su Ming listened to Mia’s explanation but didn’t believe a word of it. Nonetheless, he didn’t say much, only responding.

"Okay!"

...

The next morning.

Black Flame Interstellar Airport·Check-in Hall.

Su Ming and the others, accompanied by Hai Lan and her daughter, began the inspection process.

When they had disembarked earlier, the inspection had been very lax, but now boarding the ship, it was extremely strict.

Especially when it came to belongings, if you couldn’t provide proof that what you carried came from outside, you’d have to pay a hefty tax based on the value of the goods.

Moreover, the tax varied for different items, some so exorbitant that it could reach seventy percent of the market value of the item.

The entire check-in hall and all inspection points were filled with intense arguing.

However, this had nothing to do with Su Ming and his group. They were using a special VIP channel, and after Vice Principal Fleck discussed with the person in charge, everyone passed through smoothly, without paying a penny.

Though the person in charge was very reluctant, there was nothing he could do.

Before long, Su Ming and his group had boarded the Level 4 Mother Ship, Red Teeth.

Catherine looked around curiously at the ship’s facilities.

Rhein and the others asked Catherine with a smile.

"Catherine, is this your first time on such a big ship?"

"No, Catherine’s been on a big ship before, and it was even prettier than this one."

Catherine said innocently.

"Oh, how big was it?"

Zhang Yi asked with a grin.

"This big."

Catherine puffed out her stomach and made the shape of a huge watermelon with her hands.

"Haha!"

Everyone burst into laughter at her gesture.

Just then, Mia yawned and said,

"Alright, stop teasing her. Everyone, go back to your dorms and get sorted. We have classes later. As for Hai Lan and Catherine, I’ve already arranged a dorm for them; they’ll sleep in the room next to mine."

"Got it!"

Rhein and the others replied loudly.

...

Later on, inside the interstellar airport.

The Red Teeth closed all its boarding gates and activated its anti-gravity devices, its massive hull slowly rising into the air.

The top of the starport split open, providing an exit through which the Red Teeth continued to climb, flying out.

Soon the Red Teeth had left Black Flame Star and was flying into the distant cosmos.

But the Red Teeth didn’t enter superluminal flight right away, and instead flew at sub-lightspeed toward the outer reaches.

...

At dusk, inside the ship’s hangar. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

Su Ming and the others sat on the floor.

At this moment, Mia spoke with a very serious demeanor to Su Ming and his group about various precautions.

"After we arrive at Abayk Country, our main purpose will be to transfer resources. Besides that, don’t communicate with the locals in any way, whether good or bad! After all, our actions are sure to attract resentment, and we might even face the locals’ opposition! Once all of our resources are loaded onto the ship, we’ll be leaving the Neutral Country of Abayk immediately. So don’t wander off and don’t stray from the group..."

"Understood!"

Su Ming and the others listened attentively, taking note of Mia’s words.

Just then, the broadcast announcement rang out.

"Ladies and gentlemen, teachers and students, it is now eight o’clock in the evening. The Red Teeth is about to enter superluminal flight mode..."

Mia stopped her lecture upon hearing the announcement and called out to Su Ming and the others.

"That’s it for the lesson!"

After speaking, she picked up a wine bottle that had been placed on the ground nearby and left.

"Finally, class is over, and just like that, the wonderful vacation is gone."

"What are we doing later?"

"There isn’t really anything to do, why don’t we finish eating and go see Catherine? See if she’s still settling in okay?"

...

Rhein and the others discussed among themselves on the ground.

Although they had not spent much time together, they all quite liked the young girl.

"Sure."

Su Ming agreed.

"Then let’s go!"

Rhein and the others said excitedly.

...

Over an hour later.

Su Ming and the others arrived at the door of dormitory room H33, carrying stuff with them.

Knock knock~

Su Ming knocked on the door.

Tap tap~

Accompanied by the sound of footsteps, the door opened. Catherine peeked out her pretty little head, and when she saw Su Ming and the others at the door,

the hint of unease on her face immediately disappeared, replaced by a radiant smile.

"Mother, it’s Brother Su Ming and the rest."

"Let them in, quickly."

Hai Lan hurried up from the bed, wanting to greet Su Ming and his company.

"No need to get up, just lie down. You’re still sick, you need to rest."

Su Ming advised, addressing Hai Lan as she rose.

"Yeah, we didn’t really come for anything in particular, just wanted to check on you, and brought some food and things for you. Catherine, look what we got for you."

Rhein and the others opened the bags in their hands, revealing a heap of snacks and candies.

"Wow, so many snacks."

Catherine’s eyes lit up at the sight of the snacks and candies.

"They’re all for you, and here’s a dress I bought for you."

Su Ming also took out a bag containing a blue lace dress.

"For me?"

Catherine asked incredulously.

"Yeah, go try it on and see if it fits."

Su Ming said with a smile.

Catherine took it and with a bit of uncertainty looked towards her mother, who smiled back and nodded in approval.

With her mother’s permission, Catherine happily took the dress and ran to the bathroom to change.

At that point, Hai Lan sincerely thanked them.

"Mr. Su Ming, thank you so much, you all have spent so much on us."

"There’s no need to be so formal, we all really like the child. You two just stay comfortably on the ship, and we’ll reunite you with the delegation later."

Su Ming shook his head as he responded.

"Mr. Su Ming, may I ask about the current status of the delegation?"

Hai Lan looked at Su Ming and the others with hopeful eyes.

Upon hearing Hai Lan’s question, Su Ming and the others struggled, not sure how to break the news to her.

But in the end, they told her the truth.

"The delegation from Crimson Country is still in the Federation, trying to seek help."

"Is there any hope?"

"I’m sorry, but there probably isn’t any hope."

Su Ming shook his head as he replied.

After hearing Su Ming’s words, Hai Lan’s eyes showed a flicker of disappointment, but she quickly accepted the reality and said,

"I understand."

At that moment, the bathroom door opened, and Catherine walked out happily.

She had put on the blue lace dress, her red hair cascading down her shoulders, around her neck hung an inconspicuous metal necklace, with an antiquated square metal pendant. She looked like a young noble lady who hadn’t fully bloomed yet, extremely adorable.

With great delight, Catherine swayed her beautiful dress and said,

"It’s so pretty."

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