sbdcsierra Chapter 11: Let's just buy a mine and play around with it?
Chapter 11: Let's just buy a mine and play around with it?
Su Qing looked at her younger brother's upturned lips and asked curiously.
Su Ming opened his eyes and said sincerely:
"I'm thinking, Mom's braised pork must be delicious."
Su Qing smiled indulgently:
"All you ever think about is food. Dad just texted me saying they've prepared a celebration feast at home."
"You broke the record this time, which greatly brought honor to our Su family. Dad is overjoyed and said he will give you a big reward."
Su Ming's eyes lit up:
"A reward? Is it a huge sum of money—billions in pocket money—or will I be exempt from school altogether?"
Su Qing poked his forehead:
"Dream on. Going to school is a must, but the reward... will definitely be something you like."
The convoy sped along in the afterglow of the setting sun, heading towards the most expensive resort in Shanghai, Cloud Top Manor.
Behind them, the legend of the young master of the Su family soloing the hellish dungeon was spreading quietly in the upper circles of Shanghai, as if it had grown wings.
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Genting Manor, main dining room.
If the previous family banquets were luxurious, then today's celebration banquet is simply extravagant.
A snow-white tablecloth embroidered with gold thread was laid on the huge long dining table.
Dozens of exquisite dishes gleamed enticingly.
As soon as Su Ming entered, two rows of servants in tailcoats bowed in unison.
"Congratulations on your triumphant return, young master! Your divine might is unparalleled!"
This spectacle made Su Ming think he had just unified the entire universe.
Su Ming awkwardly touched his nose:
"Dad, Mom, it's just a beginner dungeon run, is it really necessary to make such a big fuss?"
Su Ming's mother, Lin Yue, walked over quickly, grabbed Su Ming's hand, and her eyes were even a little red:
"How could it be! That's hellish! Mom heard that kind of place is eerie and terrifying, full of man-eating monsters."
"My precious son was in there alone for more than ten minutes, he must have suffered a lot. Come on, sit down and have a bowl of soup to calm your nerves."
Su Ming was pressed into the main seat, looking at the bowl of snow lotus soup in front of him that was radiating a strong magical energy. He thought to himself that he didn't seem to have suffered much in it, but the spider was the one who suffered more.
Su Zhiguo sat opposite him, his face glowing, holding a glass of priceless vintage wine.
"Son! Well done!"
Su Zhiguo laughed loudly, his voice booming like a bell.
"The vice president of the professional players' association just called me, subtly asking if we hired some top-tier power-leveling service to help you level up."
"I threw a screenshot of the record in his face and told him it was my son who did it all by himself! You wouldn't believe how jealous he was; I could practically smell the jerk through the phone!"
Su Ming took a sip of soup and calmly said:
"Dad, keep it low-key. I was just a little serious."
"That's right! Humility! That's the demeanor of a master!" Su Zhiguo slammed his hand on the table, making the plates bounce. "So what if you're a free spirit? A free spirit is all-powerful!"
"Those who say independent traders are useless are just poor! Given the right resources, independent traders are gods!"
Su Ming nodded in deep agreement.
That's absolutely right. The Thousand Chance Umbrella's ability to absorb material science skills is practically tailor-made for the Su family.
"Here, eat this piece of meat."
Lin Yue placed a piece of translucent braised pork into Su Ming's bowl. This was the tenderest piece of meat taken from the seventh-tier magical beast, the Flame Boar, which could nourish blood and qi and increase strength attributes.
Su Ming took a bite, and it melted in his mouth, a warm current instantly flowing through his body.
[System Notification: Consumed high-grade ingredients. Strength attribute temporarily increased by two points, lasting for one hour.]
Even eating can boost your stats—is this the boring life of the rich?
..........
After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,
Su Zhiguo put down his wine glass, his expression becoming slightly more serious, but the smile in the corner of his eyes was still undeniable.
"Mingming, you performed so well this time, which proves that you have the ability to manage resources."
"Dad will definitely keep his promise to the reward we agreed on."
Su Ming looked at his father expectantly.
Su Zhiguo snapped his fingers, and the old butler, Uncle Zhang, immediately came up with an exquisite file bag.
"Dad won't give you that vulgar money anymore, since your card has an unlimited limit anyway."
Su Zhiguo pushed the file bag in front of Su Ming.
"This is the transfer document for the newly developed Star Mine in the eastern district of Shanghai. From today onwards, that mine is your private property."
"You can use the associated minerals and rare metals inside however you like; you don't need to ask me for approval anymore."
Su Ming's hand trembled slightly.
A mineral vein?
And it's the Starry Sky Mine in the eastern part of Shanghai?
It is said that the Star Iron produced there is the core material for forging high-level equipment, and its annual output value is calculated in hundreds of billions.
His father actually gave it to him as his private property?
"Dad, this is too much..."
Su Ming was about to say that it was too expensive.
Su Zhiguo waved his hand:
"Hey, take it if you want. I can tell from that Thousand Manifestations Umbrella weapon of yours, you're a big spender."
"You'll need to learn so many skills in the future, how can you manage without some financial resources? Consider this mine your skill library."
Su Ming took a deep breath and put away the file folder:
"Thank you, Dad. Then I won't be polite."
With this mine, he even dared to try to fuse those higher-level skills.
Su Qing smiled and said from the side:
"Mingming, even though you have a mine, don't neglect your practical skills. The early admissions assessment for Tsinghua University is in a few days."
"Even though you're a special admission student, you still need to show your face and intimidate those arrogant fools."
When Tsinghua University was mentioned, Su Zhiguo's expression suddenly became somewhat strange.
He coughed twice, as if he was trying to come up with some words.
"Um... Mingming, speaking of Tsinghua University, Dad has something else to tell you."
Su Ming, still basking in the joy of owning a mine, casually asked:
"What's the matter? Are you suggesting donating a building to the school?"
Su Zhiguo shook his head: "It's not about donating a building. It's about your Uncle Lin."
"Uncle Lin?"
Su Ming was stunned for a moment.
"Lin Zhengfeng? The president of Tsinghua University?"
"Yes, that old-fashioned guy." Su Zhiguo sighed. "He's been Dad's friend for many years."
Su Ming vaguely remembered this Uncle Lin. He had visited his home a few times when he was a child. He was a serious-looking, unsmiling middle-aged man with unfathomable strength. It was said that he was already an eighth-order magic god.
What's wrong with him?
Su Zhiguo said with some helplessness:
"He's run into some trouble lately. Some time ago, he was injured while exploring an ancient secret realm and needs to go into seclusion to recuperate for a while."
"Moreover, something seems to have happened in that secret realm, trapping his wife inside as well. Although she is not in any immediate danger, she won't be able to get out for a while."
Su Ming nodded: "Shall we send some medicine over?"
"I've already sent the medicine. The key now is..." Su Zhiguo paused, glancing at Su Ming with a somewhat evasive look.
"He has a daughter. She's your childhood friend, Lin Xi."
A blurry figure instantly appeared in Su Ming's mind.
"Lin Xi?"
That little girl who always followed me around when I was little, wearing a pink dress, crying all the time, wanting a hug every time she fell, and especially wiping her snot on my sleeve?
Su Ming's lips twitched.
In his few childhood memories, Lin Xi was a real troublemaker.
Not only is he mischievous, but he's also incredibly spoiled.
Most importantly, she loves to tattle! Every time Su Ming tries to slack off from practicing, she runs to Su Zhiguo to report him.
"Dad, why are you bringing her up?"
Su Ming had a bad feeling.