“Okay, but be careful, try to get a private room if possible, and avoid conflicts with others. Especially with people from the Cradle of Life and Star Ring City.”

Su Mo whispered in a low voice.

“Don’t worry, we’re going there to have fun, not to cause trouble. You’re overthinking it, boss.”

Sun Duoxiang replied confidently.

…

Black and White Boundary Fortress, D12 District.

Evening Wind Restaurant.

The huge restaurant was booked out, with a total of two hundred tables.

At the front was a music stage, with a light music band specially hired.

Soft lights shone on the stage, and clear, melodious music echoed around.

At this time, guests entered, chatting and laughing.

Looking closely, in addition to some high-ranking military officers, one could also see the figures of various capital giants from the Federation.

Taking Zone Z as an example, almost all the members of the Five Dragon Head families were present.

The entire banquet hall was extremely lively!

“Old Li!”

“Haha, Director Zhang, long time no see! You’re on the fortress too?”

“Of course, it’s a rare opportunity to go to the Vesta planet. How could I miss it?”

“Indeed, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”

“Let’s have a good drink today.”

“No problem.”

…

Su Mo and Qian Chengxue, arm in arm, also entered the banquet hall at this time. The huge banquet hall was already about half full.

“Where should we sit?”

Su Mo was a bit troubled for a moment.

Because the Fifth Legion was newly formed, Su Mo wasn’t really familiar with most of the officers.

If this were the First Expeditionary Legion, the situation would probably be different, and a crowd of people would have surrounded him long ago.

Of course, Su Mo could also sit at the main table and eat with Commander Tia. But the moment that thought surfaced, Su Mo dismissed it with a wave of his hand.

He felt that Commander Tia wasn't a good person and was also trouble, and he had no interest in getting close to her.

Actually, if he could, Su Mo wouldn't even want to come to this dinner.

But after all, she had been good to him. Back in the Cradle of Life, when they were being chased and killed by monsters,

she was the first to launch an attack with the Star Destroyer Phantom Flower to save them. He had to give her face.

At this moment, Qian Chengxue glanced around the venue, her eyes lighting up slightly. She whispered to Su Mo, "Su Mo, why don't we sit at the table where the Lin family is gathered? That way, we can be with Father and Mother.”

"Um, how did they get on the fortress too?"

Su Mo followed Qian Chengxue's gaze and looked into the distance. In the right front area of the hall, Lin Yaotian, Xiao Xun, Lin Hai, and others were sitting together, looking very lively.

"Well, I knew Father was on the fortress, but I didn't expect Mother to come along too,"

Qian Chengxue explained.

"Okay, let's go over there."

Su Mo nodded, took Qian Chengxue's hand, and walked towards the table where the Lin family was gathered.

The Lin family's table was a standard round table for thirty people.

Lin Yaotian and Xiao Xun sat in the main seats, with Lin Yaotian's eldest brother, Lin Zhou, and other siblings and juniors sitting beside them.

"I said, Third Brother, you don't actually need to lead the team yourself for this trip. I could handle it. Don't you trust me?"

Lin Zhou said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

Lin Yaotian didn't embarrass Lin Zhou too much, simply replying coldly.

"It's not that I don't trust you. It's just better to do it myself."

"Hehe."

Lin Zhou chuckled, not saying much more. After all, Lin Yaotian was sitting firmly in his position as patriarch. Last time, Lin Yaotian overcame all opposition to send supplies to the front lines, gaining the Federation's recognition.

Furthermore, after the Federation accepted the supplies returned from the front lines, it also gave the Lin family considerable support. Therefore, Lin Yaotian's prestige within the family was exceptionally high now. There would be no good outcome from a direct conflict.

"Oh dear, today is a good day. It's rare for Commander Tia to host a banquet for our family. Let's not talk about serious matters,"

"Let's just eat,"

The other siblings chimed in one after another.

Just then, Su Mo and Qian Chengxue walked over. Lin Hai was the first to see them, and he shouted with a look of surprise on his face.

"Qian Chengxue, Su Mo..."

Everyone at the table raised their heads to look over.

When Xiao Xun saw Su Mo, a trace of excitement appeared on her originally cold face.

Lin Yaotian was also quite happy to see Qian Chengxue and Su Mo arrive.

Lin Xiaoyu's eyes lit up even more.

"Father, Mother,"

Su Mo and Qian Chengxue greeted at the same time.

"Sit down, let's eat together,"

Lin Yaotian decisively told Su Mo and Qian Chengxue to sit down.

However, while some were happy, others were naturally unhappy. The expressions of Lin Zhou and the other siblings became very unnatural the moment they saw Su Mo. Some even looked like they wanted to say something but stopped themselves, but no one dared to say a word.

"Okay,"

Su Mo and Qian Chengxue sat down naturally, not noticing the abnormal situation.

Lin Hai was very happy to chat with Su Mo.

"It's been a while since I've seen you. How have you been lately?"

"Pretty good, how about you?"

Su Mo replied with a smile.

"I'm still the same, handling some trivial matters, busy all day long."

Lin Hai said in a good mood.

Lin Xiaoyu also came over at this time, staring at Su Mo and complaining, "You promised to take me to do something exciting, but you always ditch me."

"Uh, next time..."

The smile on Su Mo's face froze. He didn't know what to say.

Just then, Lin Zhou, who was sitting next to Lin Yaotian, suddenly stood up.

Lin Yaotian turned to look at his eldest brother and said, "Big Brother, what are you doing?"

Lin Zhou coughed and then said as if nothing had happened, "Oh, I suddenly remembered that I have an appointment with General Sun Xiang for a drink. I won't sit here anymore."

After saying that, Lin Zhou prepared to leave.

At this time, the other Lin family elders at the table stood up one after another.

Lin Yaotian turned his head to look at his eldest brother and said, "Big Brother, what are you doing?"

Lin Zhou coughed, then said as if nothing had happened, "Oh, I suddenly remembered that I have an appointment with General Sun Xiang for a drink, so I won't sit here."

After speaking, Lin Zhou prepared to leave.

At this time, several Lin family elders at the table stood up one after another.

"Big Brother Lin Zhou, let's go together. We also want to become familiar with General Sun Xiang,"

"Let me join too, introduce me,"

In an instant, four or five Lin family elders left the table.

At this time, Lin Hai's cousins also stood up, looking very embarrassed, and said to Lin Yaotian.

"Patriarch, I have some friends coming over, I'll go and entertain them."

"Right, my friends are calling me too."

The originally lively table was instantly cleared out by more than half.

It was true to the saying that good things don't spread, but bad things travel a thousand miles.

The juniors who walked out whispered, "Let's go quickly, why did that jinx come?"

"I must be cursed, do you think that since he owes ten trillion and will marry Qian Chengxue, will our Lin family have to pay his debt for him?"

"Pay what? The Lin family couldn't even afford to sell everything! That's enough money to buy 100 Star Destroyers! Do you understand the concept?"

"But if he can't pay it back, I heard Star Ring City will hold us jointly liable!"

"Ah~ so stay away from him, it's best not to know him at all."