Chapter 137 Departure

So everyone left.

Along the way, Sun Duoxiang couldn't wait to ask indirectly.

"Boss, is the target of this mission really that rich in resources?"

"Rich, rich, how could it not be rich? The question is, do you have the life to enjoy it?"

Su Mo replied helplessly.

Xiao Wen asked calmly, "Su Mo, what exactly is the situation?"

Su Mo stopped and said helplessly, "It's like this, the Green Gore fleet discovered a resource star occupied by a swarm of insects, a total of five. Each star is very rich in resources, rich enough to make your mouth water. The problem is, those insect swarms aren't pushovers either. It is said that their numbers are staggering, and the worst part is that there may even be V-types among them. Are you sure you have the life to mine?"

Hearing Su Mo's words, Xiao Wen, Sun Duoxiang and others couldn't say a word for a long time.

"Then is it a no-go? Are we giving up on this mission?"

Xiao Wen asked tentatively.

"No, it passed. We definitely have to fight this one. This time, it's really whoever has the ability gets to eat, but the specific battle plan and profit sharing haven't come out yet. I guess Lord Sperd and the others still have to discuss it with Bei Luo and her people."

Su Mo explained.

Sun Duoxiang and the others looked at each other and finally said, "Then it's also a chance, better than wandering around in space, just staring blankly."

Hearing Sun Duoxiang's answer, a strange feeling flashed in Su Mo's heart. He realized that he might have underestimated everyone's situation a bit.

"Maybe."

"Isn't there still you, boss? With you here, we'll definitely be fine."

Sun Duoxiang said with a grin.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this. Let's wait for the specific notice."

"Okay, sure."

.....

The next day.

Su Mo was lying in bed, fast asleep.

The Heiyao's broadcast suddenly sounded.

"Now broadcasting a temporary notice. Lord Bei Luo, commander of the Green Gore fleet of the Yanas Kingdom, will soon be visiting the Heiyao. In order to ensure that the visiting delegation is not affected in any way, the Heiyao is now entering a Level 2 control state. Non-essential personnel are not allowed to approach or enter certain areas."

.....

Su Mo sat up after hearing the broadcast, with a look of surprise on his face. He didn't expect Bei Luo and them to actually come.

Looks like they're going to discuss serious matters.

In fact, just yesterday, after Sperd and the others finished their meeting, they immediately notified Bei Luo of the decision to join the war. So Bei Luo decided to personally lead a delegation to discuss the specific details of the plan, as well as the division of profits.

Su Mo came back to his senses and immediately got out of bed to change his clothes, preparing to go and see what was happening.

As he walked out of the room, he ran into Qian Chengxue.

"Want to go and take a look together?"

Su Mo asked.

"Okay."

Qian Chengxue nodded solemnly.

Inside the meeting room, Bei Luo sat opposite Sperd and the others with a group of people.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the two sides began to discuss. First, the distribution of benefits. Although it's a bit ridiculous to start discussing the distribution of benefits before the battle has even begun.

But this is necessary, because only when the benefits are agreed upon will everyone work together, and there won't be any shirking.

"There are a total of five resource stars. My idea is very simple. For those four secondary resource stars, we each choose two. As for the most important tertiary resource star, the distribution plan is also very simple. It will be divided according to the number and level of insects killed, as well as the contribution and merit. This way, no one will suffer a loss. Of course, this is the most ideal state, and it is also possible that our attack will be hindered, and we may not be able to take it down. But the method of profit distribution is roughly like this, as fair and just as possible. I don't think anyone wants to have grudges in their hearts because of a little bit of profit, right?"

Bei Luo stated her distribution plan, which she had already drafted.

Sperd and the others pondered for a moment and replied, "Okay, it's quite fair."

"Then let's start discussing the battle plan."

Bei Luo said.

"Okay."

Sperd responded in a deep voice.

"My opinion is still the same as what I said before, adopt the method of attrition, weakening these insect swarms little by little, and then uprooting the insect nests one by one."

Bei Luo said her idea.

At this time, Li Ruiqi spoke up and said, "Lord Bei Luo, I have a slightly different opinion. I don't know if I can express it."

"Please do!"

"According to the information you provided, the types of insects in this area are all the same. And every time you launch an attack, the insect swarms that intercept you are not from a single insect nest, which means all the insect nests will move."

Li Ruiqi said.

"That's right."

Bei Luo nodded in response.

"In other words, these insect nests may all be one entity. Once attacked, all the insect nests will not sit idly by, right?"

"Yes."

"Then, to put it bluntly, there's no difference between attacking one and attacking all of them. At that time, the other side will frantically reinforce, and the attrition plan is estimated to be unfeasible. The other side will not give you this opportunity."

Li Ruiqi retorted.

"Then what suggestions do you have?"

Bei Luo looked at Li Ruiqi.

"I think, since we're going to fight, then let's fight together. This way, at least the initiative is still in our hands. Also, for creatures like insect swarms, if you don't defeat their core insect king or queen, they will not collapse, they will only resist desperately. At that time, even if we really win, we're probably not far from being finished."

Li Ruiqi explained his idea.

Bei Luo frowned. She said, "Then what if we can't defeat their main force and get into a stalemate?"

"That doesn't matter either. We can take the opportunity to wipe out the other insect nests next to them while containing their main force. On the one hand, we weaken the strength of the insect swarm, and on the other hand, we can also take down the Level II resource stars and start mining. Of course, everything I said is based on the premise that we all go all out, and only then is it possible to achieve it."

Li Ruiqi calmly analyzed.

Sperd thought for a moment and said, "I think what Li Ruiqi said makes a lot of sense."

Bei Luo took a deep breath and asked, "Then what if we fail?"

"No, we must succeed, we can't afford to lose. Neither the Federation behind us, nor the Yanas Kingdom behind Lord Bei Luo, can afford to lose."

Li Ruiqi said in a deep voice.

......

At this time, a large number of personnel gathered outside the controlled area.

Everyone was waiting anxiously.

"What's the situation? Haven't they reached an agreement yet? It's been so long."

"How do you think the benefits will be distributed in this joint operation? Could it be that the people from the Yanas Kingdom will take the lion's share?"

"Although they invited us, I heard that this operation is very cruel, and many people may be sacrificed. If they take the lion's share, then what's the point?"

"That's right, since this time is so dangerous, brothers, are you planning to participate?"

"I actually don't want to participate either, but there's no other way."

.....

Listening to the anxious discussions of the personnel around him, Su Mo was also thoughtful.

Qian Chengxue, who was standing next to him, said to Su Mo in a low voice.

"It feels like the meeting isn't going very smoothly. They've been discussing for a long time."

"Such a big thing, it can't hurt to be cautious. Let's wait a little longer."

Su Mo replied calmly.

"Boss! Why are you here? Didn't you go in for the meeting?"

At this time, Sun Duoxiang's voice rang out behind Su Mo.

Su Mo turned his head and saw Sun Duoxiang, Xiao Wen, Mo Bake and others gathering around. He shook his head and replied.

"No, the distribution of benefits and the formulation of the battle plan are matters for the higher-ups."

"That's right, I wonder how the discussion is going. I hope the situation is favorable to us."

Sun Duoxiang said with emotion.

"This is not something we can decide. We can just wait quietly for the results."

Su Mo replied very frankly.

Xiao Wen agreed and said, "Su Mo is right."

Time passed little by little, until it was almost evening. The soldiers guarding the controlled area received instructions and dispersed.

When everyone saw this scene, their faces lit up, and they started discussing it.

"It seems like the negotiations are over."

"I wonder when the results will be announced."

....

Then, at this time, the Heiyao's broadcast sounded.

"Dear companions, please interrupt your current work and all matters. Vice President Auglas will be giving a national speech in half an hour. This concerns everyone, so please be sure to listen carefully..."

Hearing this broadcast, everyone present looked a little uneasy and whispered to each other.

"What's the situation? Could it be that the negotiations with the Yanas Kingdom broke down?"

"It shouldn't be, right?"

"Then what else could it be?"

....

At this time, Sun Duoxiang and the others asked Su Mo in puzzlement, "Boss, what's the situation?"

"I don't know either, but it's definitely not a good thing. Forget it, let's not guess. We'll know in a moment."

Su Mo replied thoughtfully.

"Okay."

....

Half an hour later, Auglas's voice sounded as scheduled.

"Hello everyone, I am Auglas, Vice President of the Federal Government. I believe everyone knows that we will soon be conducting a joint operation with the Yanas Kingdom's fleet to attack the insect nests in this area, so as to obtain a large amount of resources. What I want to tell everyone is that this operation is not like the usual ones, it is extremely dangerous. Even if our two countries join forces, the chances of winning are not very high. At best, we will suffer heavy losses, and at worst, we will be destroyed here, which is not a strange thing."

As soon as these words came out, the faces of everyone who was listening to the broadcast showed concern and fear.

"I believe everyone must be wondering, since it's so dangerous, why do we do this? That's because we have no choice. We are the Federation's First Expeditionary Force, equipped with the best equipment, staffed with the most outstanding personnel, and bearing the Federation's greatest expectations. As a result, we have not yet had a significant return. On the contrary, the Federation's Second Expeditionary Fleet has returned triumphantly. Do you all feel very aggrieved?"

Auglas then said.

Everyone who was listening to the broadcast had an ugly look on their faces. No one was willing to admit that they were a failure.

Auglas then said, "Of course, having said that, if it was just a matter of face, we would not risk everyone's lives to seize this opportunity. Not long ago, the Heiyao received a remote encrypted message from the Federation. After receiving the supplies collected by the Second Fleet, although the situation has been alleviated somewhat, it is still not enough, and the resource shortage is still extremely serious. In other words, our families are waiting for us to return with supplies! I ask you, are we willing to let them down?"

The people listening to the speech shouted excitedly.

"Never let them down!"

"Fully support this operation!"

......

Auglas then said to everyone, "I have heard everyone's shouts, and I can also feel your determination. This time we will fight for the Federation. I officially announce that the Heiyao will launch its first ever all-out operation. From now on, all prohibitions will be lifted, and all eligible personnel will be allowed to participate in the war. Whether they are regular or civilian, any team is allowed to mine resources, and all the resources mined will belong to the individuals after deducting taxes. All medical personnel will enter a state of readiness. Civilians without conditions will all serve as logistics personnel. If necessary, the Heiyao will personally participate in this operation. We will fight with our backs to the water, either succeed or die! The Federation will win!"

Instantly, everyone shouted狂热狂热.

"The Federation will win!!!"

....

Looking at the people shouting around him, Su Mo was also infected by the atmosphere of the scene, and his heart was a little澎湃.

At this time, the phones in the pockets of Su Mo and others vibrated.

They took out their phones, and everyone received different battle information.

Xiao Wen said, "We have been conscripted. We will follow the Third Army to participate in the war."

"I also received information, but the content of my information is a little different. It roughly means that we can move freely and participate in the battle freely."

Sun Duoxiang said while looking at the information.

Su Mo silently glanced at the information and put away his phone. As expected, he was also conscripted, but the specific battle content had not yet been issued.

However, a gathering time was given, and he had to go to the G4 area (official members) at eight o'clock tomorrow morning.

"It's over, I've also been conscripted."

Mo Bake looked distraught, as if he was about to be finished.

"Can you have a little presence? As a combat personnel of the GT department, do you think you can run away?"

Chen Shan said with a look of contempt.

"Our reserve team's ranking is so far behind. Normally speaking, shouldn't we be left behind to guard the Heiyao?"

Mo Bake still had a glimmer of unrealistic hope.

"Please, didn't you listen carefully to the broadcast? When necessary, the Heiyao will have to serve as a battleship to go to war. What's the point of guarding it?"

Chen Shan replied helplessly.

"Boss, have you received the battle information?"

Sun Duoxiang asked curiously.

"Definitely, but the specific battle information hasn't come out yet. But it's probably coming soon. Forget it, let's not talk about these things. Let's get together tonight."

Su Mo thought for a while and suggested that even a fool could see that this operation was more bad than good.

No one knew whether everyone could retreat safely after this battle was over, so Su Mo thought about having a meal together.

"Okay."

Xiao Wen agreed.

"Then it's settled. I'll find a place."

Su Mo nodded and said.

......

----------------------------------------

In an office in the K area.

Looking at the issued battle order, Mai Han's face was a little distorted.

In the case of full participation in the war, he was unfortunately conscripted, which means he also needs to face the insect swarm.

On the battlefield, the enemy will not care who you are.

Moreover, according to the news he received, the strength of this insect swarm is extremely strong, and there are many IV-type insects among them.

If he runs into one with his strength, he will basically die.

But the problem is that he has no way to refuse the conscription order, otherwise it will attract the attention of the superiors.

He completely miscalculated. He never thought that the Heiyao's previous announcement of random navigation was just a guise. The real purpose was to attack the insect swarm.

For a time, Mai Han was in a dilemma.

.....

In the central city at night, in an inconspicuous restaurant private room.

Su Mo, Qian Chengxue, Mo Bake, Chen Shan, Xiao Wen and others were all sitting around.

Because they may be going to war tomorrow, all the restaurants are full today, and basically no reservations can be made.

That is, Su Mo was fast enough to find this restaurant with average quality.

Su Mo took a box of beer and placed it on the table. He said to everyone, "We may be going to war tomorrow, so everyone don't drink too much tonight. Just drink a little to help the fun."

"Okay, no problem."

Xiao Wen nodded in response.

Then everyone opened bottles of beer one after another.

Qian Chengxue also picked up a bottle of beer. After Su Mo saw it, he whispered to persuade her.

"You can't drink, want to change to another one?"

"It's okay, it's rare to be happy today."

Qian Chengxue replied with a smile.

"Okay, then drink less."

Su Mo replied with concern.

"Okay."

Qian Chengxue replied softly.

At this time, Chen Shan took the lead in raising his glass and said to everyone, "Everyone is going to the battlefield tomorrow. No one knows what it will be like in the future, so let's not think about it. Let's all have this glass of wine together, and it will not be in vain for us to know each other."

"Well said."

Su Mo also raised his glass.

"Cheers!"

Everyone touched their glasses together and drank them all in one gulp.

"Happy!"

....

At this time, Mo Bake was still舔着脸说道.

"Don't say it so tragically, isn't there still Su Mo? Su Mo will definitely cover us on the battlefield, and Su Mo can't possibly die without saving us. We will definitely be fine."

Su Mo patted Mo Bake on the shoulder and said, "What you said is right. If I see it, I will definitely save you. But you better pray that you don't see me on the battlefield."

"Why?"

Mo Bake looked puzzled.

"You're stupid. Su Mo is definitely fighting with advanced insects on the front line. Are you going to be cannon fodder?"

Chen Shan said with a smile.

"呸呸呸, I didn't say anything, don't take my childish words seriously..."

Mo Bake quickly comforted himself.

Sun Duoxiang and others laughed when they saw this.

.......

Several hours later, the food on the table was swept away, and there were beer bottles everywhere.

Although they deliberately restrained themselves and didn't drink too much, they couldn't resist everyone's enthusiasm, and everyone drank a little more or less.

Everyone also exchanged greetings for a while before leaving the door one after another.

"Boss, we're leaving."

"Goodbye, Su Mo."

.....

"Go back slowly on the road and have a good rest after you get back."

Su Mo waved goodbye to Xiao Wen and others.

Soon there were only Su Mo and Qian Chengxue left in the place.

Su Mo looked at Qian Chengxue, only to see that her fair face was rosy and her eyes were a little blurred, as if she had drunk a little too much.

"Are you okay?"

"It's okay, I'm fine, don't worry. Su Mo, walk with me."

Qian Chengxue replied with a smile.

"Okay."

Su Mo nodded.

The two walked towards the upper city, and for a while neither of them spoke.

The atmosphere was a little微妙.

Finally, Su Mo coughed to break the silence and said.

"That, if there is a chance to go to the battlefield, try to lean towards my side as much as possible. I will protect you."

"It's okay, I'm assigned to the flank battlefield, which is relatively less dangerous. I can do it myself. Actually, I'm not worried about myself, I'm just a little worried about you, because you're very likely to be sent to the main battlefield."

Qian Chengxue took small steps, put her hands behind her back, and shook her head.

"That's good, I'm fine."

Hearing Qian Chengxue's words, Su Mo felt warm in his heart. He stopped and said.

Qian Chengxue looked at Su Mo in front of her, and suddenly showed a faint smile and said, "Come with me, I'll take you to a place."

"Where?"

Su Mo replied with some doubts.

"You'll know when you come with me."

So Qian Chengxue grabbed Su Mo's hand and ran towards a direction in the upper city.

Being pulled, Su Mo could clearly feel the temperature of Qian Chengxue's soft hand, and his entire brain went blank.

This was the first time they officially held hands.

After a while, Su Mo and Qian Chengxue came to the stargazing platform in the upper city.

The entire stargazing platform was empty and very quiet.

"This is a place I like, because it's not very open to the public, so it's very quiet."

Qian Chengxue took Su Mo to find a place and sat down on the ground.

The top and walls of the entire stargazing platform are made of special high-transparency glass. Standing here is like standing among the stars. You can clearly see the twinkling stars in the sky, giving people an immersive feeling.

"Very beautiful..."

Su Mo was halfway through his words when his whole body suddenly stiffened. Because he saw Qian Chengxue with a rosy complexion turning her head and looking directly at him at close range.

He could clearly hear Qian Chengxue's breathing.

For a time, the atmosphere became a little微妙.

"That, is there something on my face?"

Su Mo asked a little nervously.

At this time, Qian Chengxue, who seemed to have drunk a little too much, suddenly asked, "Su Mo, why are you so nice to me?"

"That, that..."

Su Mo was also stunned by Qian Chengxue's sudden question, and he didn't know what to do for a while.

"Do you like me?"

Qian Chengxue looked at the flustered Su Mo, took a deep breath, and asked with courage. Actually, under normal circumstances, she would not ask him like this.

But tomorrow she is about to participate in the insect nest war, and no one knows what the future will be like. Maybe she will sacrifice on the battlefield.

In order not to leave any regrets, she asked, and for this she specially drank a little more wine.

In fact, after asking this question, Qian Chengxue felt her heart beating non-stop. She felt she was more nervous than Su Mo.

The two just looked at each other quietly under the stars.

This time Su Mo did not hesitate at all and said.

"I like you!"

Qian Chengxue was very happy to hear Su Mo's words, she smiled and then asked: "Why do you like me?"

Su Mo's brain was a little down at this time? Why?

His brain was blank, and he didn't know what to say at all. He was a little flustered for a while, and in a hurry, he subconsciously said.

"Because you look like my mother."

Qian Chengxue was also a little dumbfounded when she heard Su Mo's words. No one answered like that.

Su Mo suddenly came back to his senses, he wanted to slap himself a few times, and quickly explained: "It's not like this, I didn't mean that... You listen to my sophistry, no, not you listen to my explanation. It's like this, actually I noticed you at first because you do look a lot like my mother, but then with contact, everything is different. I really like you from the bottom of my heart, so I will think about treating you well.”

Qian Chengxue looked at Su Mo who was so anxious that sweat was breaking out on his forehead, and couldn't help laughing.

Su Mo was relieved to see Qian Chengxue smile.

Then Su Mo mustered up the courage to ask.

"Then do you like me?"

"What do you say?"

Qian Chengxue blinked her eyes and replied.

Su Mo frowned and didn't know what to say.

At this time Su Mo heard Qian Chengxue's small voice.

"Naturally I like you, you fool."

When Su Mo heard this, his heart pounded wildly, and his face showed uncontrollable joy.

Qian Chengxue looked at the overjoyed Su Mo and asked with a smile, "When did you start noticing me?"

"Cough cough, since the first elevator meeting, how about you?"

Su Mo asked curiously.

"Since you robbed my warship in the Star Ring world, I have been watching you."

Qian Chengxue seemed to be immersed in memories.

"That was purely an accident."

Su Mo scratched his head and quickly explained.

"I know, it's okay, it's good. If it wasn't for that incident, maybe I wouldn't have noticed you, in fact, in the past days, my life was full of darkness and no color, and your appearance changed everything.”

Qian Chengxue looked at the stars in the sky, somewhat touched.

"The past is in the past, we have to look forward, let's talk about our future and dreams."

Seeing that Qian Chengxue was a little sad, Su Mo quickly changed the subject.

Qian Chengxue thought for a while, and showed a look of expectation and said: "My dream is to save enough money, re-establish my company, and take my sisters back to the stars."

"Well, I have me, it will definitely be realized, I will help you."

Su Mo stretched out his hand to hold Qian Chengxue's hand, and replied very solemnly.

Qian Chengxue's eyes were slightly moist, she leaned gently on Su Mo's shoulder, and replied softly.

"I believe you."

The starlight was bright, and two figures snuggled together quietly.

.....