Shadows of the Deep Space - Chapter 1671 - 535: Well-Intentioned Lie (Part 4)
Chapter 1671: Chapter 535: Well-Intentioned Lie (Part 4)
“Yay, we’re going home.”
Zhang Yi and Ankaga replied excitedly.
“Yes, make sure to take this opportunity to go back. But you must return before the year-end to participate in the public award ceremony.”
Su Ming advised the two.
“Alright, then we’re off.”
Zhang Yi and the others left together.
…
Several hours later.
Su Ming returned to Imperial Court Academy with bouquets of fresh flowers in hand.
The academy remained just as vibrant and lively, with junior students bustling around in their uniforms.
Su Ming headed straight for the cemetery.
More than half a month ago, the academy held a grand memorial meeting, welcoming back the sacrificed students, placing their ashes and belongings into the cemetery, but Su Ming and the others missed it.
Soon, Su Ming arrived at the cemetery entrance. Captain Gatte, who was guarding, paused in surprise upon seeing Su Ming. However, he did not greet him, only watched silently as Su Ming walked in.
“Captain, what are you looking at?”
A subordinate asked curiously.
“General Su Ming has returned.”
Captain Gatte replied to the subordinate.
“Gasp, are you talking about that genius from our academy?”
“Yes.”
“He didn’t seem to attend the last memorial, could he be here to pay his respects?”
“Probably, alright, let’s not talk about it.”
“Okay.”
….
Inside the cemetery.
Su Ming stood before a series of tombstones, placing bouquet after bouquet on his classmates’ graves, bowing deeply before them, and murmured.
“Rest well here, don’t worry about your families, I’ll take care of everything for you.”
Su Ming stood there for a long time, then turned and left.
He approached a newly erected tombstone, engraved with Lin Chuyu’s name and a printed photograph.
Before the tombstone were bunches of withered flowers.
Su Ming picked up the Jacaranda flowers he brought, gently placing them in front of the tombstone, standing there in a daze.
A gentle breeze blew through.
…
After a long time, feeling heavy-hearted, Su Ming left the cemetery, walking along the broad paths.
Unconsciously, Su Ming arrived at the inner courtyard, gazing at the Jacaranda trees lined alongside the path. He couldn’t help but recall past moments of strolling here with Lin Chuyu and An Ruoxue.
Suddenly he felt that time had changed everything; it hasn’t been long, one has already left for another country, the other is no longer here.
Su Ming’s face instantly showed a forlorn and melancholy expression.
At that moment, an unexpected figure silently approached Su Ming from behind, and then playfully hooked an arm around his neck, teasing him.
“You brat.”
“Teacher Mia, stop it!”
Su Ming, with his neck tugged, his whole face practically buried against Teacher Mia.
“You come back without telling me.”
“I replied to you on the forum, didn’t I? Besides, can you let go first? I’m about to suffocate.”
“Okay.”
Mia then released her hold.
“Phew~”
Su Ming let out a small sigh.
Mia laughed warmly at Su Ming.
“You brat, I heard you’re doing great lately, even becoming a candidate for General?”
“Oh, it’s alright.”
Su Ming replied calmly.
Mia saw Su Ming seemed a bit down, so she asked.
“What’s wrong with you?”
“Nothing.”
“Come on now, it’s written all over your face. Feeling blue? Let me take you somewhere nice.”
“Alright.”
Su Ming did not refuse.
“Let’s go.”
Mia then took Su Ming away.
….
Forest Tavern.
Mia and Su Ming walked into the tavern.
The tavern was bustling, every booth filled with patrons.
Mia led Su Ming upstairs to the terrace where a few tables were set up.
The ambiance here was excellent, offering a view of the bustling city streets, and directly opposite was Forest Square, equipped with virtual holographic projection devices displaying various celebrity advertisements.
Mia took Su Ming to a corner table and called to the bartender.
“A Supreme set please!”
“Got it.”
The bartender responded enthusiastically.
Soon, various styles of alcohol were brought up, Mia grabbed two bottles of liquor, opened them up, and said.
“Nothing a drink can’t solve, if one doesn’t work, have a few more.”
“Teacher, what kind of logic is that?”
Su Ming said helplessly.
Mia handed Su Ming a bottle directly, poured herself a glass, and took a big sip saying.
“That’s my life experience, actually I’m troubled too.”
“Teacher, what’s troubling you?”
“What else, it’s obviously dissatisfaction. You’ve all achieved great feats, while I’ve yet to even score a victory, truly embarrassing.”
“Oh, small matter.”
Su Ming poured himself a glass, downing it in one go.
“Oh my, that’s a small matter? Wait, are you in love?”
Mia asked, staring at Su Ming absent-mindedly.
“No.”
“Not yet, you look exactly like someone who’s been dumped.”
“No way, don’t say that.”
“Fine, drink up.”
“Mhm.”
Su Ming raised his glass to clink it with Mia’s.
At this point, the sky darkened, streetlights lit up, followed by exciting exclamations.
Su Ming and Mia turned to look, seeing virtual projections above Forest Square switch, playing combat footage of Thunder Angel in Mist Star Sea.
Mo Xiu, piloting Thunder Angel, faced countless troops alone, bravely challenging many experts of the Dark Star Empire.
The entire battle was cool and exciting, drawing numerous passersby and travelers to pause, watching the projection with awe,
