Chapter 1 The Beginning

Su Mo was very surprised by what Qian Chengxue said. He opened his mouth and said, "It's only been a few years, and the Federation's progress in all aspects is too fierce. Could it be that the output of those resource stars has exploded?"

It's no wonder Su Mo was so surprised. Although it's an interstellar route jointly maintained by five allied countries, the resources and manpower required are still amazing.

Qian Chengxue smiled and explained to Su Mo: "You probably haven't been paying attention to the Federation's front-line dynamics, have you? The front line I'm talking about isn't the few insect stars we attacked back then."

"Where is it then?"

Su Mo was even more surprised.

"That place has completely broken away from the radiation range of the Xinghuan Zhi Cheng (Star Ring City). It's the Negative Star Sea, where five planets beyond your imagination are located. There are inexhaustible resources on them. Even if you don't land on those planets, just wandering around in space, you can find a lot of remnants. If you're lucky, you can make a fortune. Of course, that area is also a burial ground. The Federation has now established a Watcher base on one of the planets called Gushenxing (Ceres), and that's the front line."

Qian Chengxue explained in detail.

Su Mo was more and more surprised as he listened.

At this moment, the low voice of the Pseudo-Creator Devourer sounded in Su Mo's mind.

"The real Battle Royale has begun. The information Qian Chengxue told you is both right and wrong. Gushenxing (Ceres) is just a satellite guarding the central Negative Star. But this also means that you have officially stepped onto this big stage. The Xinghuan Zhi Cheng (Star Ring City) has played a good hand."

After listening to the Pseudo-Creator Devourer, Su Mo took a deep breath and said to Qian Chengxue, "So, we have to transport the goods to Gushenxing (Ceres)?"

"No, how can we get to Gushenxing (Ceres)? Even level 4 ships are likely to be shot down in that area. If there are no accidents, we only need to escort them to the largest supply base behind the Watcher Base, the Ziyou Yaosai (Freedom Fortress) base."

Qian Chengxue thought for a while and said to Su Mo.

"The Federation even has a fortress?"

Su Mo was even more surprised.

"Although it's called a fortress, it's not completely a fortress yet, because it's not finished yet. I know some of the inside story. This is an agreement reached between the Federation and the remnants of the Hongji Empire. The Galan (Galan) people helped the Federation choose a small planet containing high-purity iron ore on the front line. Based on this, they built a supply base on it. And based on it, they are transforming the entire planet, preparing to build the Federation's first fortress."

Qian Chengxue chatted with Su Mo while eating.

Su Mo couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "The Speaker's plan is indeed very bold, but also very forward-looking."

"The Federation is undergoing earth-shaking changes every day in the past few years. In fact, if you don't pay attention to current affairs for a few months, you may become disconnected from reality."

Qian Chengxue said with a smile.

"Yeah."

Su Mo nodded in response.

"Stop talking about those things, let's all have a toast."

Sun Li ran over with a wine glass, her face flushed.

"Okay, let's drink until we're drunk."

Qian Chengxue replied in a good mood.

.......

The next day at noon, Su Mo and others came to the No. 72 interstellar port with their suitcases.

It was still so lively here.

"Which ship is ours?"

Su Mo looked around curiously and asked.

"That one."

Qian Chengxue pointed to a somewhat old medium-sized transport ship in front and said.

Su Mo looked at the medium-sized transport ship, and it looked like it was second-hand. The skin on his face couldn't help but twitch. He opened his mouth and said, "This..., we won't have to drive this ship to the front line, will we?"

"Yes."

Qian Chengxue said as she led Su Mo and the others forward.

"Wouldn't you consider changing to a better one?"

Su Mo said euphemistically.

He originally thought that at the very least, it should be a large transport ship.

"There is no way to replace it for the time being. All my funds have been invested in preparing goods. But don't worry, in addition to this transport ship, the company also has 2 frigates."

Qian Chengxue explained to Su Mo.

"That's okay, what about the mecha?"

"In terms of mecha, I will squeeze out some money to purchase a third-generation mecha. In addition, the company originally had three Black Steel and ten Iron Guards, which should be enough."

Qian Chengxue explained to Su Mo.

"Is there no advance payment after winning the bid?"

Su Mo asked curiously.

"Yes, after winning the bid, 20% of the payment will be paid in advance, but most of this money will be used to prepare goods, and there is no extra money at all. As for the remaining money, it will be when we transport the goods to the front-line supply base, and the Federation will directly allocate us resources of equal value from the supply base."

Qian Chengxue explained.

Su Mo was a little speechless when he heard this and said, "These people really know how to play, so they don't even have to transport the resources back themselves."

"What you said is not wrong, but even so, everyone is still trying to grab it. Because Xingbi (Star Coins) is too important in this world. To put it bluntly, the Federation's own currency can only be used to buy some food and daily necessities. Everyone looks to Xingbi (Star Coins), because Xingbi (Star Coins) can buy too many magical things, such as the necessary gene potions. You must know that so far, the Federation still has a huge number of people who have not been injected with gene potions, and their lifespan is still not high."

Qian Chengxue explained.

"I remember that the Type I gene potion is not very cheap, why hasn't it been popularized yet?"

Su Mo asked curiously.

"It used to be a special price, but now it has returned to the original price. The cheapest Type I gene potion costs 10,000 Xingbi (Star Coins), and the good ones cost 100,000 Xingbi (Star Coins)."

Qian Chengxue said.

"It's increased a hundredfold?"

Su Mo couldn't help but take a breath. Isn't this naked robbery?

In addition, Su Mo suddenly remembered that batch of gene raw liquid that he had disposed of, it was a big loss!

He felt a little heartache for no reason.

"So now it is very profitable for anyone who can develop gene potions, but unfortunately, the Federation strictly prohibits private enterprises from developing them. Gene potions can only be produced by the Federation itself, and any privately produced gene potions are considered illegal products."

Qian Chengxue explained solemnly.

"Why?"

Su Mo asked curiously.

"The profit is too high, and it is easy for people to have crooked thoughts. After all, this is to be injected into the human body, and it will be troublesome if something goes wrong. Also, this is related to the Federation's conscription benefits. All those who enlist in the army can be injected with Type I gene potions for free, and their families can enjoy a subsidy of 100 Xingbi (Star Coins) per gene potion."

"I understand."

Su Mo probably understood what was going on when he heard this.

Before long, Su Mo and the others boarded the medium-sized transport ship.

The entire ship slowly took off and left the interstellar port, heading towards Earth.

......

The next morning, a medium-sized transport ship slowly landed at the Imperial Capital Interstellar Airport.

The exit door opened.

Su Mo and others walked down from above.

"We're back. I don't know why, even though Xinghuan Zhi Cheng (Star Ring City) is good, I still feel more comfortable returning to Earth."

"That's because you don't have any sense of belonging there. If you had your own permanent property in Xinghuan Zhi Cheng (Star Ring City), you wouldn't feel that way."

Qian Chengxue said with a smile.

"What you said makes sense. I'll save money later and go up there to buy and buy. Where are we going now?"

Su Mo agreed.

"Let's go to the factory and see how the production is going."

Qian Chengxue thought for a while and said.

"Then let's go, I haven't been to the company's factory yet."

Su Mo replied with some anticipation.

"Well, let's go, the car is in the waiting area."

Qian Chengxue was not the kind of person who procrastinated.

Before long, Su Mo and the others arrived at the waiting area, where there were a hundred flying cars parked.

Some passengers who came to take the car were also whispering when they saw this scene.

"Which big group do these cars belong to?"

"You're stupid, look at the logo on the car, these are all from Chenxi Jítuán (Dawn Group)."

"You're talking about Chenxi Gongsi (Dawn Company), the newly emerging giant. I heard that their company's market valuation soared yesterday."

"Can it not rise? They are a dark horse, and they won a large bid section in the Federation's open bidding in one fell swoop, which will be a huge profit."

"It's a pity that this is a private company and it's not listed, otherwise I would definitely buy its stock."

.....

Su Mo couldn't help but glance at those who were talking, and after getting in the car, he smiled and said to Qian Chengxue.

"You are a celebrity now."

Qian Chengxue shook her head and said, "These are all trivial, let's drive and go."

"Okay!"

The driver responsible for driving started the flying car and drove out.

Qian Chengxue introduced to Su Mo: "Our current factory is located in the industrial park in the suburbs of the Imperial Capital. Although the factory is our own, the land belongs to the Federation and covers a total area of 200,000 square meters."

"The scale is not small."

Su Mo said in surprise.

"There are a total of one hundred semi-automatic production lines for different products."

Qian Chengxue said.

"Why not fully automatic production lines?"

Su Mo asked curiously.

"The Federation does not allow it. The Federation has regulations that, except for extremely special industries, all factories are not allowed to use fully automatic production lines. This is to create more jobs. If all industries are fully automated, in fact, so much labor force is not needed. I very much agree with this."

Qian Chengxue explained to Su Mo.

"That makes sense."

Before long, the flying car arrived at the gate of the Chenxi Jítuán (Dawn Group) factory in the industrial park.

Chen Meng and others had been waiting for a long time, and they went up to meet them when they saw the car stopped.

"Sister Xue!"

Qian Chengxue walked down and greeted everyone with a smile: "Everyone has worked hard."

After Su Mo got out of the car, he saw Qin Wang in the crowd at a glance.

"Qin Wang!"

"Brother Su Mo, when did you come back?"

Qin Wang happily came forward and hugged Su Mo.

Chen Meng and others also noticed Su Mo at this time and were very surprised: "Su Mo is back?"

Qian Chengxue coughed and said, "Everyone, listen to me, I will simply announce it now. From today onwards, what Su Mo says is what I say, understand?"

"Understood!"

Although Chen Meng and others were very surprised, they immediately responded.

"Well, how is the factory production now?"

Qian Chengxue asked straight to the point.

"Sister Xue, you go inside and see, we maximized the production capacity as soon as we learned that you won the bid. In addition, all raw material orders have been issued and signed in the first time."

Chen Meng introduced as he led Qian Chengxue and the others inside.

"How long will it take to prepare?"

Qian Chengxue nodded slightly and asked.

"We have prepared a lot of goods before, so it will take up to half a month to be fully prepared."

Chen Meng said very definitely.

Su Mo, who was following aside, asked in confusion: "You haven't won the bid yet, and you have already started preparing goods? Wouldn't it be miserable if you didn't win?"

"I have also considered this issue, but it doesn't matter. Even if I don't win, the stored goods can be sold. After all, these goods are in demand now, but the price may not be so good, and I won't earn much money, and it will take a lot of time to deal with it."

Qian Chengxue explained to Su Mo.

"That's what you say, but it's still too reckless. You put all your cash flow into it, and it's easy for problems to arise."

Su Mo said.

"Okay, I won't do it next time."

Qian Chengxue nodded, she knew that Su Mo was also doing it for her own good.

Soon Su Mo and the others came to the transparent observation area above the production room.

Through the separated glass, you can see rows of brand-new machines producing in batches.

Female students wearing sterile protective clothing are sorting semi-finished products, screening and repairing, and a series of production processes, everything is in order.

Su Mo looked at this scene, turned his head to look at Qian Chengxue and said.

"How many employees do we have in total?"

"More than 200,000 people, all of them are old employees. Although the company has been recruiting people in recent years, there are not many new people who have actually entered, because the competition for talents is too fierce."

"Take your time."

Su Mo has a good attitude.

At this moment, Qian Chengxue's phone rang.

She picked up the phone and glanced at it, then answered it and walked aside.

"Father....."

Su Mo stood in place, looking at the many production employees, and couldn't help but fall into thought.

In fact, it's no wonder that Qian Chengxue is so desperate. Don't look at the products produced by Chenxi Jítuán (Dawn Group) now are pretty good. The era is progressing so fast now. If you can't make a lot of money when you can make money, you may be eliminated by the era before long.

How can so many brothers and sisters be supported by then?

Su Mo also more or less felt the pressure on Qian Chengxue.

He couldn't help but think about the transportation of goods. According to the information Qian Chengxue told him, although the official interstellar route is safe, there must be hidden dangers.

The problem is that the money he has on hand seems to be almost spent, where can he get a decent weapon?

Su Mo was a little embarrassed for a while.

At this moment, Qian Chengxue came back. She looked at Su Mo, who was in deep thought, and asked in confusion.

"Su Mo, what are you thinking about?"

"No, I'm thinking about something, what about you? Did you encounter something?"

Su Mo asked back after regaining his senses.

"It's nothing, my master knew that I was back on Earth and asked me to go home for dinner, will you come with me?"

Qian Chengxue asked with some anticipation.

When Su Mo heard this, he said with some messy thoughts: "Your master asked you to go home for dinner, are you going to the Lin family?"

"Yes, aren't you willing?"

Qian Chengxue nodded in response.

"It's not that."

The corner of Su Mo's mouth twitched. Whenever he thought of the first time he saw Lin Yaotian, he beat him up. It was originally nothing. But when Su Mo thought of those bloody gossip news that might be true, and the master might become his father, wouldn't that be his father-in-law? He also felt more and more painful.

"Then it's settled, when I arrange things here, we will go to dinner."

Qian Chengxue directly decided.

Su Mo looked at Qian Chengxue so happy, and could only grit his teeth and reply.

"Okay."

Of course, he didn't want to go in his heart.

"Then I'll go arrange things first, you can stroll around."

After Qian Chengxue told him, she left.

Su Mo was strolling alone in the factory. At this moment, Su Mo's phone vibrated.

He picked it up and glanced at it, and a text message popped up.

"The weather is very good today, is the weather good on your side? Why don't you reply to my message? Tell you a good news, my father's illness has improved a lot, and I will be able to go back in a short time."

Su Mo looked at this message and fell into deep thought.

After a long time, Su Mo edited a message and sent it back.

"Sorry, I have been on an interstellar voyage before, and my phone can't receive the messages you sent. I just came back recently, but I may have to go on a voyage soon. Please say hello to Uncle for me."

"It's okay, I guessed that you went to participate in the interstellar voyage, it's good that you are fine."

"Well, thank you, I have something to do, I'll chat later."

After Su Mo sent the message, he breathed a sigh of relief.

.....

In the evening, Qian Chengxue drove a silver flying car, carrying Su Mo towards the walls of the Imperial Capital.

Su Mo looked at the scenery outside the window.

The night view of the Imperial Capital is more prosperous than during the day.

Su Mo coughed and tried to ask: "Xue'er, let me ask you a question, what is your relationship with the Lin family? Your master is not really your biological father, is he?"

Qian Chengxue showed a complicated expression and said: "In fact, my master is my real biological father. I was very shocked when I knew about this, and I felt incredible."

Su Mo's expression was extremely wonderful when he heard this.

"What's going on?"

"Actually, it's like this, my biological mother's position in the Lin family was not very stable before. She gave birth to a daughter in the first child, and it was difficult to gain a foothold in the family. And my adoptive mother was a humble maid. After entering the Ye family, she was always not liked, and she had an affair with the head of the family, and gave birth to a son. And my mother and biological mother were classmates, one was afraid of premature death and the other was afraid of unstable status. After they discussed, they exchanged."

Qian Chengxue said somewhat dejectedly.

In fact, Qian Chengxue also believed that this was true after opening the gemstone pendant left to me by my adoptive mother and finding the adoptive mother's last words inside.

Su Mo's heart was also very complicated when he heard this.

He understood the reason with a little thought. One needs a son to stabilize his position. The other thinks that her son is not liked at home and is afraid of being killed, so it is better to exchange with her best friend and give him a better future.

Seemingly absurd behavior is reality.

But Qian Chengxue became the most ridiculous victim.

"Did your master find out?"

"Well, he found out later. But at that time, the matter was already a foregone conclusion, and there was no way to reveal it, so he became my master."

Qian Chengxue sighed deeply and said.

"How did this matter suddenly come to light later?"

Su Mo asked a little puzzled.

"Mainly because I left the Ye family, my master felt that since the Ye family didn't want me, he didn't have anything to say, so he took me back."

"In this case, your master seems to be really good."

Su Mo felt more and more guilty, and at the same time a little guilty, this time it was a big trouble.

"Actually, my master has been very good to me since I was a child, let's not talk about these."

Qian Chengxue squeezed out a smile and said.

"Well, Xue'er, I accidentally fought with Lin Yaotian before, will he still hold a grudge?"

Su Mo asked somewhat uneasily.

When Qian Chengxue heard this, she showed a smile: "It doesn't matter, he won't be angry, on the contrary, he thinks you are very good."

"Really?"

Su Mo felt a little relieved when he heard this.

"That's right, but that...."

Qian Chengxue suddenly hesitated a little.

"What's wrong? Just say it directly, don't worry."

Su Mo asked puzzled.

"That is that my biological mother may not be easy to get along with, I hope you don't care too much."

Qian Chengxue hesitated for a while, and finally said to Su Mo.

Su Mo frowned slightly, and he more or less heard a little problem from Qian Chengxue's words, but Su Mo didn't say anything, just replied.

"Okay."

....

Before long, the flying car stopped at the entrance inspection area of the wall.

Qian Chengxue and Su Mo showed their identity cards at the same time, and were released after verification.

She drove the flying car and drove towards the east side of the wall.

Before long, a garden-style manor came into view, and the gate had been opened early.

Servants bowed their heads respectfully to greet them.

Su Mo was also secretly surprised when he saw this scene. It seems that the Lin family really treated Qian Chengxue as their own.

Qian Chengxue parked the car in the designated area.

A energetic butler wearing a white shirt and black swallowtail coat came forward to open the car door for Qian Chengxue and greeted her.

"Miss, you are back."

"Well."

Qian Chengxue nodded slightly.

"The master and the others are waiting for you in the restaurant.

The butler reported respectfully.

"Okay!"

Qian Chengxue led Su Mo into the house.

Along the way, the maids bowed and greeted her.

"Miss."

Before long, Su Mo and Qian Chengxue came to the resplendent restaurant.

A slender dining table came into view, filled with all kinds of rich delicacies, and Lin Yaotian was sitting in the main seat.

Lin Hai, Lin Muxi, and Lin Xiaoyu were sitting on both sides.

But there was no sign of Lin Yixuan and Lin Ming, and the most important thing was that there was no sign of Qian Chengxue's biological mother.

Lin Hai and others greeted Qian Chengxue when they saw her.

"Lin Xue, you are here."

"Well."

Qian Chengxue nodded in response.

At this time, Lin Hai and others also noticed Su Mo next to him, and were slightly stunned, and then said in surprise.

"Isn't this Su Mo?"

"Hello everyone, hello uncle."

Su Mo greeted awkwardly one by one, it was all fake if he said he was not nervous.

Lin Yaotian, who was sitting in the main seat, said calmly: "Well, sit down."

Then Su Mo and Qian Chengxue sat down.

Lin Yaotian said: "Let's eat!"

Lin Hai and others then picked up their tableware and started eating.

Su Mo felt unusually restrained, he silently lowered his head to eat.

At this time, Lin Yaotian turned to look at Su Mo and asked, "Is your injury healed?"

"Uh, it's almost healed, but it's not completely healed, and I won't be able to fight for a while in the future."

Su Mo replied awkwardly.

Lin Yaotian listened, and was silent for a few seconds, then asked: "Then which position are you transferred to now?"

Su Mo felt under great pressure when he heard this. He had a feeling of being interrogated, and he replied somewhat guiltily.

"Actually, I retired."

Hearing Su Mo's words, Lin Yaotian's brows were twisted into a mess.

Lin Hai and others were also extremely surprised, looking at Su Mo: "You actually retired? No way, although you can't fight, the Federation must arrange an important position for you."

Qian Chengxue explained for Su Mo at this time: "Actually, it's good to retire, Su Mo can just help me run the company together."

Lin Yaotian's expression wriggled for a while, seeming to want to say something, but in the end he seemed to give up again.