Shadows of the Deep Space-Chapter 624 - 357: Thunder God Heavy Industry (5 in 1)

Su Family Villa · Inside the room.

Zhao Ning and Su Yuan pull Su Ming into the room, looking at him very sternly.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the room becomes very heavy.

Su Ming feels a bit guilty under their gaze and then forces a smile.

"What’s wrong with you guys?"

"Oh dear, son, you’ve really made your father proud. I didn’t expect you to do so well, you’re already a major!"

Su Yuan immediately bursts into a wide smile, very pleased.

"Hehe, it’s not that great."

Seeing Su Yuan so happy, Su Ming secretly breathes a sigh of relief.

But while Su Yuan is not very sharp, Zhao Ning isn’t a fool. She knows that such rapid promotion isn’t easy in the military.

At this time, Zhao Ning, with a grave expression, asks concernedly.

"Su Ming, honestly tell me, have you been hiding something from us, doing anything dangerous? Otherwise, how could you be promoted to major?"

Su Yuan, hearing Zhao Ning’s words, immediately reacts and asks nervously.

"Right, you didn’t go to the frontline, did you?"

"No, don’t worry. The reason I was promoted so quickly is that there were certain reasons."

Su Ming awkwardly explains.

"What reasons?"

Zhao Ning is not so easily fooled.

"Mother, it’s like this. Didn’t I participate in the three-school league before? Luckily, I won second place, bringing honor to the Imperial Court Academy. That’s why I was promoted so quickly."

Su Ming quickly comes up with the league story.

"Is that really the case?"

Zhao Ning’s heart relaxes slightly upon hearing Su Ming’s explanation.

"Yes, really."

Su Ming replies with a forced smile, truly embodying the saying that one lie requires countless others to support.

"That’s good, but make sure you never go to the frontline, it’s extremely dangerous."

Zhao Ning breathes a long sigh of relief.

"Father, mother, if there’s nothing else, I’ll go back to my room to rest!"

Su Ming quickly slips away after speaking, knowing that if he gets questioned any further, he might end up revealing everything.

"Alright, you’ve had quite a bit to drink, go rest."

Zhao Ning nods in agreement.

....

Three days later, in the morning.

Su Ming gets up early and walks down the spiral staircase.

He sees Su Zhen Tian discussing some Thunder Group matters with his second brother Su Halong and third brother Su Tianhan in the inner hall.

Su Yao, Su Ying, Su Yuan, and the younger generation like Su Bin are chatting in the living room.

Not wanting to disturb Su Zhen Tian and others, Su Ming goes to the living room to greet his elders.

"Good morning."

Seeing Su Ming, Su Yao and others reply.

"Oh, you’re up?"

"Have you eaten? There’s breakfast in the dining hall, if it doesn’t suit your taste, ask the staff to prepare something else."

...

"Okay!"

Su Ming replies politely.

Just then, Su Fu rushes in excitedly and calls to Su Yao.

"Young master, Su Rui has returned."

"Perfect!"

Su Yao responds happily.

"What, Su Rui is back? Let’s go out to greet him!"

Su Ying and others say one after another.

Suddenly, everyone heads outside, while Su Yuan and Zhao Ning speak to Su Ming.

"Su Ming, let’s go, your elder brother has returned, we should also greet him."

"Alright."

Su Ming is a bit surprised, he didn’t expect his third uncle and others to place such importance on Su Rui. But if you think about it, it makes sense; Su Rui is highly likely to inherit the position of Family Head.

Soon, Su Ming and others walk out of the villa, gathering at the entrance to wait.

At this point, three military SUVs drive over from the distance, stopping in front of Su Ming and others.

Click!

The doors of the rear two SUVs open, and a number of officers clad in Second Generation Exoskeleton Armor disembark. They hurriedly walk to the first SUV and respectfully open its door, displaying grand ceremony.

A man with a tall, straight posture, dressed in a major’s uniform and a black coat, with a crew cut, rugged face, determined eyes, and bronze skin steps down.

"Son."

Su Yao walks forward excitedly.

"Father, I’ve returned."

Su Rui is also very excited, extending his arms to embrace Su Yao.

"It’s good that you’ve returned! Quickly greet your uncles and siblings, they haven’t seen you for a long time, they miss you very much!"

Su Yao says to Su Rui.

Su Rui nods and then proceeds to greet Su Ying, shaking hands and asking.

"Third Uncle, how has your health been recently?"

"It’s fine. Is the frontline condition tough? You look thinner."

Su Ying responds politely.

"It’s manageable, thank you for your concern, Third Uncle!"

Su Rui replies heartily.

Next, Su Rui shakes hands with Fourth Uncle Su Dong, Fifth Uncle Su Feilong, Su Yuan, and others one by one.

Then he greets Su Bin, Su Qiu, and others.

Even the usually proud Su Bin is very polite to Su Rui, respectfully calling him big brother.

In fact, the reason Su Ying and others place such importance on Su Rui is not only because he is the eldest grandson and son, but more importantly, he is a major with real authority.

Of course, they aren’t aware that Su Ming also has real authority, with Rhein, Deng Yu, and others as his subordinates. Only Su Ming isn’t accustomed to others always following him.

Soon, Su Rui reaches Su Ming, extending his hand as if to speak but then stops in surprise.

Su Rui looks at Su Ming in bewilderment, unable to recall who he is.

Su Ming smiles and calls out.

"Big brother!"

He still has some impression of Su Rui, it seems they lived together for a period during childhood and also met a few times at grandfather’s birthday parties later on.

Su Rui, hearing Su Ming call him big brother, feels even more awkward and quickly glances at his father.

Su Yao immediately reacts and introduces Su Ming to Su Rui.