"Yeah, Father, Uncle is really overstepping. He has to have a say in everything. You can’t bla Second Brother entirely. Uncle only sowhat fears you and Brother Lin Ming, but he doesn’t take anyone else seriously at all."
Lin Yuxin and the others remarked one after another.
Qian Chengxue also tried to ease him: "Father, calm down."
Lin Yaotian’s expression was tense and increasingly cold; Lin Zhou had indeed angered him this ti.
All these years, he had been busy strengthening the Lin Family’s direct forces and hadn’t managed internal affairs much, but he hadn’t expected his courage to grow this much.
Lin Hai and the others saw that Lin Yaotian’s expression was growing colder, and they stood there obediently, not daring to make a sound.
"Good morning? Uh? Oh, everyone is here?"
At this mont, Su Mo yawned as he walked over, and was instantly bewildered by the scene. Especially when he saw Lin Yaotian, he shivered all over and imdiately woke up.
Lin Yaotian saw the suddenly appearing Su Mo and said coldly: "Take care of your own affairs."
After speaking, Lin Yaotian got up and left.
Lin Hai and the others imdiately breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing Lin Yaotian leave, Su Mo forced a smile and awkwardly asked, "Did I say sothing wrong?"
He felt the atmosphere was a bit off and wondered if Lin Yaotian didn’t want to see him; why else would he leave as soon as he saw him?
"No, not at all."
Qian Chengxue laughed lightly and said to Su Mo.
Lin Hai and the others chid in: "Father is just that kind of person, don’t take it to heart."
In fact, Lin Hai was quite envious of Su Mo; from Father’s earlier reaction, he knew that Lin Yaotian did recognize Su Mo.
He had only seen such recognition in Lin Ming, otherwise, if soone else had appeared out of nowhere.
They would definitely have been scolded harshly.
"Uh, okay then."
Su Mo, though a bit puzzled, scratched his head and didn’t say much.
"Su Mo, you probably haven’t had breakfast yet, have you? Join us."
Lin Hai invited Su Mo.
"Sure."
Su Mo didn’t refuse.
Soon after, they arrived at the dining room, where the butler had already prepared a sumptuous breakfast.
Su Mo and the others then took their seats and began to eat.
During the entire al, no one spoke. Only the sound of cutlery could be heard, and everyone seed to have their minds elsewhere.
Su Mo felt it inappropriate to ask more questions, so he just focused on eating.
Soon after breakfast, Qian Chengxue said to Su Mo, "Su Mo, I have to go to the factory to handle so matters later. You can take a stroll, and I’ll find you when I’m done."
"Alright, don’t worry about , I’ll just roam around."
Su Mo knew Qian Chengxue was busy, and he couldn’t be of much help, so he decided not to disturb her.
"Okay."
Qian Chengxue nodded in agreent.
...
A long ti after, Su Mo was walking alone on the streets inside the high walls.
On the street, many couples with children were walking past, laughing and talking.
Compared to the fast pace outside, life inside the high walls seed leisurely, and many people were out enjoying themselves.
Su Mo arrived at the Central Square and found an empty bench to sit on.
Several white pigeons flew up to Su Mo, seemingly searching for food, but unfortunately, Su Mo didn’t have anything edible with him.
He leaned back on the bench and gazed forward.
On the square, many children were playing and chasing each other, and in the forefront stood a tall building that was displaying a holographic advertisent.
The stars endorsing the advertisent were each more glamorous than the last.
Since entering the Interstellar Era, with advanced costics and genetic optimization, there had been a batch after batch of extrely good-looking celebrities, and the entire entertainnt industry was thriving and flourishing.
Sadly, Su Mo wasn’t involved in that circle and didn’t pay much attention to it.
At that mont, the holographic advertisent switched to the latest news broadcast.
The news was announcing the latest updates.
"Latest announcent: The Council has completed the latest adjustnts. The new Council President will bring 120 billion Star Coins to revitalize the Federation, bringing new energy to it. The future belongs to us....."
"The replacent has begun? Wait, why does it only ntion a replacent, but not who the new Council President is?"
Su Mo was slightly taken aback at this scene and mumbled to himself.
Thinking about this, Su Mo picked up his phone to search but found that there was no information online regarding this.
aning no one knew who had been appointed as the Council President yet.
It was still in the confidential stage.
Su Mo pondered for a while; it should be for a more secure private transition. But wait, if he didn’t miss it, the news seed to ntion that the new Council President was bringing 120 billion? So wealthy? Then wouldn’t he be able to cash that check of his."
Upon realizing this, Su Mo’s eyes grew increasingly intense, and he quickly got up to go back to the Lin Family to retrieve the docunt.
After all, such matters are best dealt with early; waiting until the evening might be too late.
Soon after, Su Mo hurriedly arrived outside the Administrative Council Building with the docunt.
He skillfully passed through layers of security and entered the building excitedly.
However, the mont Su Mo stepped into the building, he was instantly dumbfounded. All he saw were workers moving things out, and what used to be a lively hall was now empty, with only a few staff mbers scattered around.
"This?"
Su Mo was stunned, almost thinking the place had been looted.
Just then, a woman in a work uniform walked past.
Su Mo quickly stopped her to ask: "Hello, can I ask what happened to the Parliant Building? Is it under renovation?"
The woman looked at Su Mo with so curiosity, then spoke: "Haven’t you received a notice or seen the news? The Federation’s administrative center has already moved to Freedom City in District M, and most of the staff have gone there."
After hearing this, Su Mo was extrely frustrated; such a flashy maneuver?
So does this an that whenever another district is elected, they’ll move again? But it makes sense; if it were , I’d do the sa!
"Excuse , is Council President Long Ming still here?"
Amid his shock, Su Mo asked.
"He should not be here. After the Parliant Building was moved, Council President Long Ming hasn’t co by. I’m sorry, I have so matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave."
The female staff mber, upon hearing Su Mo ntion Council President Long Ming, instantly beca more courteous in her tone.
"Alright."
Su Mo replied gratefully.
After the female staff mber left, Su Mo stood there hesitantly.
He figured, Council President Long Ming was probably taking so ti off.
The transition, though mainly due to his health issues, which had beco sowhat burdenso, was also, to so degree, a push for retirent, since he affected many people’s interests during his tenure.
Su Mo understood this too.
Forget it, it’s best not to disturb Council President Long Ming.
...
Late at night at the Lin Family’s, Su Mo sat alone in the living room watching TV.
He was almost dozing off when he heard the sound of tired footsteps approaching.
Turning his head, Su Mo saw Qian Chengxue dragging her exhausted body as she returned.
"You’re back."
Su Mo stood up to greet her.
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