Free Web NovelChapter 1874: Chapter 1491: Purchase (2)
Qian Chengxue asked worriedly.
Su Mo’s expression shifted; his fake relationship with Krisia would eventually be exposed, and trouble at home was inevitable.
Instead of being caught off guard later, it might be better to warn Qian Chengxue now.
With this in mind, Su Mo reached out, took Qian Chengxue’s hand, and asked seriously.
"Xue’er, there’s something I’ve thought about, and I’ve decided to tell you, hoping you can trust me."
"Go ahead, I trust whatever you say."
Qian Chengxue replied with a faint smile.
"It’s like this: I received orders to maintain a superficial romantic relationship with Krisia to carry out a mission. But you must believe me, there’s nothing between us, and this matter mustn’t be told to anyone; it’s highly confidential."
Su Mo said solemnly to Qian Chengxue.
"Oh~~~ I see, I see. Rest assured, I certainly trust you, and even if it were true, it wouldn’t matter."
"Cough, cough, don’t joke around."
Su Mo didn’t dare respond, fearing he’d risk his life if he did.
"Just kidding, no matter what happens, you can tell me, and I’ll believe you unconditionally."
Qian Chengxue slowly reached out with both hands to hug Su Mo, resting her cheek against him. In her heart, she secretly laughed: Ah~ I wonder which girl’s unrequited love it is this time; this steel-hearted guy hasn’t reacted for years, yet another one comes courting trouble.
But at this moment, Su Mo’s heart suddenly calmed, and his thoughts weren’t so chaotic. At least he resolved one concern; the rest didn’t seem so daunting.
Just then, Su Mo’s bracelet started vibrating again, breaking the rare tender scene with its buzzing.
Su Mo glanced at it and found it was an image call from Xia Weiya.
He felt a bit helpless; Xia Weiya really had a knack for timing her calls — answering felt wrong, but not answering did too.
"Go ahead and answer; maybe it’s something important."
Qian Chengxue released him and, seeing that Su Mo hesitated to answer, laughed and reminded him.
Su Mo nodded slightly and answered the call, and Xia Weiya’s image appeared, an excited expression on her face as she asked Su Mo.
"What are you doing?"
"Nothing much, just at home."
Su Mo replied straightforwardly.
At this point, Xia Weiya saw Qian Chengxue beside Su Mo and grinned playfully.
"Really? Looks like you’re quite comfortable in a love nest."
"Go, go, stop talking nonsense. What’s up?"
Su Mo felt a bit helpless; why were there always girls teasing him when he was always so straightforward and honest?
"I’ve got good news for you. I had a breakthrough. This afternoon, I’m officially challenging Herbert, so come watch, gain some experience, and cheer me on."
Xia Weiya boasted to Su Mo.
"Well..."
Before Su Mo could come up with an excuse to refuse, Xia Weiya had already settled the matter.
"Enough, stop dithering; you can’t keep avoiding training. See you there."
"Wait...."
Just as Su Mo was about to explain, the call was abruptly cut off, leaving him feeling helpless.
Qian Chengxue smiled and said, "Go, it’s not good to be too antisocial."
"Alright."
Su Mo nodded in response.
....
In the afternoon.
Su Mo yawned and slowly made his way to the training area.
He found that the training area was bustling with activity.
A quick glance showed that except for Crock and the fourth member, all other members of the Royal Order were present.
The atmosphere was very lively.
Xia Weiya waved enthusiastically at Su Mo as she called out.
"Over here."
Helplessly, Su Mo walked over and said to Xia Weiya.
"Are you really going to challenge Herbert? Are you confident?"
"Underestimating me, what if I win?"
Xia Weiya replied confidently.
"Haha, never mind what I said."
Su Mo wouldn’t fall for it.
"No fun."
Seeing that she couldn’t trick Su Mo, Xia Weiya rolled her eyes.
At this time, Herbert was ready, and he simply said to Xia Weiya: "Let’s start. Everyone’s time is precious; don’t delay."
"Alright, but don’t be careless; if you lose to me, wouldn’t that be interesting?"
"Hmph, we’ll talk after you win."
Though Herbert’s tone was full of disdain, his eyes turned serious.
Soon the two were on the training equipment, and once they were ready, they started the equipment.
Su Mo curiously asked Bagley, "Exactly what level has Xia Weiya reached?"
Bagley wanted to tell Su Mo, but fearing he might not phrase it well and discourage him, he said, "You’ll see for yourself; it’s really impressive."
"Alright."
Su Mo could only watch and wait patiently.
Time ticked by.
Very soon, half an hour had passed.
Ai Lu and others looked increasingly grave; they hadn’t expected Xia Weiya to progress this far.
Kux and others also appeared more serious.
Xia Weiya was really catching up, and Herbert seemed in danger.
At this time, Xia Weiya and Herbert both began showing signs of distress, yet they continued to persist.
minutes.
....
minutes.
.....
minutes!
Su Mo was a bit surprised; Xia Weiya was progressing very quickly!
Just then, with a click,
Xia Weiya’s equipment shut down, ejecting her out.
Bagley and Su Mo immediately approached her.
"Are you alright?"
"I’m fine."
Gasping for breath, Xia Weiya replied, then turned to look at Herbert.
Seeing Herbert still hanging on, she frowned slightly but wasn’t too disappointed.
Soon, Herbert was also ejected, with the time stopping at 39 minutes and 32 seconds.
