NOVEL NEXT Chapter 751: Visit
The two found a corner seat by the window and sat down, Lin Zinuo directly ordered some signature steaks and said to Su Mo.
"The food here isn't as good as back home, only what we just ate is worth it."
"It's okay. By the way, how's your father's health been recovering?"
Su Mo asked with concern.
"He's fine now, thanks to you. Oh right, here's your card back."
Lin Zinuo handed the Colorful Diamond Card back to Su Mo.
"Don't want it anymore?"
"No need, but I did spend all the money on it."
Lin Zinuo replied a bit embarrassed.
"I thought it was something big, it's just a small matter."
Su Mo said as he took it.
"Just to be clear, I don't have money to repay you, at most, I'd marry you."
Lin Zinuo replied playfully.
"Cough, cough, stop joking! With our relationship, do you really need to repay me? Besides, the Federation Coin isn't worth much now, so what's there to pay back?"
Su Mo said with a smile.
"It's different, what's owed is owed. Back then, it was worth a lot."
"Don't say that, it makes it seem distant."
"Alright, let's not talk about that. Why did you suddenly come to District M? The Federation's changing governments and District M is under super strict control."
"I saw it on the way."
"What you saw is just the surface. It's even livelier at night. Wait, you're not here to invest, are you?"
"Invest in what?"
"The Federation's administrative center is moving here, this place is about to rise. But yeah, as a landlord, you're surely here to survey."
Lin Zinuo looked curiously at Su Mo.
"You're overthinking, I'm here to collect a debt."
Su Mo replied with a smile.
"Collect a debt? Who owes you money?"
Lin Zinuo looked at Su Mo with a perplexed face, curious about who owed Su Mo money that he came over specifically.
Su Mo opened his suitcase, took out a document, and mysteriously handed it to Lin Zinuo.
"See for yourself."
"You've been doing well, collecting debts from the Federation Government now."
Lin Zinuo looked at the document in her hand, then at the Federation Government emblem on the cover, and was slightly taken aback before replying.
"Just so-so."
Su Mo replied in a good mood.
Lin Zinuo picked up a water cup, drinking while flipping through the document. When she saw a series of zeros and the word "Star Coin" in the owed amount.
Pfft!
A mouthful of water sprayed directly on Su Mo's face.
Su Mo picked up a napkin from the table, wiped his face, and looked at Lin Zinuo with a face full of black lines.
"You did that on purpose, right?"
"Cough, cough, of course not, why so many zeros? The numbers here weren't filled out by you randomly, right?"
Lin Zinuo looked at Su Mo as if he were an idiot.
"Why would I fill it out randomly? That's the actual amount. Now you know why I don't care about your little bit of money."
Su Mo calmly replied.
Hearing Su Mo say that, Lin Zinuo carefully checked the entire document, finding that it seemed genuine, not fake!
She exclaimed in surprise, "With that much money, you're rich now."
"It's a lot now, but won't be much in the future."
Su Mo explained to Lin Zinuo leisurely.
"Alright, keep your document safe. You probably can't collect anytime soon. The new Federation Council Building is under heavy guard, so you can't get in. Plus, I've heard from my father that the political climate is really unstable recently, with external conflicts often occurring in the starry sky and many Imperial Army operatives penetrating into the Federation, so don't run around unnecessarily!"
Lin Zinuo handed the document back to Su Mo and advised him cautiously.
"Don't worry, I understand. By the way, what does your father do? Why do you need to stay and help?"
Su Mo asked very curiously.
Mentioning this, Lin Zinuo gestured with her finger, asking Su Mo to come closer.
Su Mo curiously leaned in, wondering what was so secretive.
"My father is now contracted by the Federation Government to oversee the execution of an SSS-level confidential project."
Su Mo was also surprised upon hearing Lin Zinuo's words, projects at the SSS level are the core secrets of the Federation.
"Which project?"
"The construction of the multi-functional planetary Jump Fortress 'Light of Wisdom Star'. Don't tell anyone."
Lin Zinuo whispered to Su Mo.
Hearing this, Su Mo's shock grew. The new Council President's ambition is indeed huge.
Building such a grand project, they really must be rich.
"Scared, aren't you?"
Lin Zinuo asked with a smile watching Su Mo speechless.
"Cough, cough, it's okay. By the way, there's something I want to ask for your help."
Su Mo said lightly.
"Go ahead, as long as I can help."
Lin Zinuo replied without a second thought.
"Do you know someone named Augustus?"
Su Mo asked directly.
"Are you kidding me? Augustus was the previous Council President of District M; who doesn't know him? The question is, does he know me?"
Lin Zinuo's expression twisted slightly after hearing, looking at Su Mo with annoyance.
Su Mo wasn't upset, just smiling as he said, "It's enough that you know him. Where does he live?"
"What are you planning? Don't joke around, though Augustus has retired, he's still an influential figure. We can't just see him whenever we want. You'll be in trouble if you accidentally offend him."
Lin Zinuo reminded Su Mo worriedly.
"It's fine, I know what I'm doing. Just tell me the address."
Su Mo remained very calm.
"Alright, he lives at 777 Saint Grace Street, there's a standalone manor there, quite recognizable. Are you really going?"
Seeing Su Mo was so determined, Lin Zinuo finally told him. After all, even if she didn't, finding Augustus's place wouldn't be too hard for him, being so famous.
"Yes."
Su Mo nodded with a broad smile.
"Okay then, how long are you staying in Freedom City this time?"
Lin Zinuo looked at Su Mo with expectation.
"Not sure, it mainly depends on how the debt collection goes."
Su Mo thought for a bit and said, since he's already here, he has to get the money.
"Do you have a place to stay now? Want to stay at my place?"
Lin Zinuo directly invited Su Mo.
"We'll talk about that later, let's see how things go first. Let's eat without mentioning it."
"Alright."
....
After over an hour, Su Mo and Lin Zinuo finished their meal and bid each other temporary farewell.
He hailed a flying car and headed toward Saint Grace Street.
Watching the scenery quickly passing by, Su Mo had a thoughtful expression.
With District M's strict control, there's no way into the Federation Council Building, so he can only bravely seek help from Augustus.
After all, he's a big shot here.
Su Mo contemplated, although his relationship with Augustus isn't deep, there's still some connection.
He might help, right?
At worst, he wouldn't shut him out, right?
While Su Mo was pondering,
the flying car stopped, and the driver said, "Sir, we've arrived at your destination."
"Great."
After paying the fare via his phone, Su Mo got out.
Once out, Su Mo quickly spotted Augustus's place, indeed just as Lin Zinuo described, very distinctive.
The entire area belonged to Augustus's home, of course it was distinctive, with a pure white jade-stone gate.
However, at this moment, a massive crowd was gathered at the gate.
There were wealthy people in luxurious designer clothes, non-commissioned officers in military uniforms, and officials in Federation Government uniforms.
Su Mo roughly estimated that there were at least a few hundred people.
So many people wanting to see Augustus, this might be tricky.
Additionally, Su Mo noticed Augustus's gate was firmly shut, showing no intention of receiving visitors.
Su Mo couldn't help but look curiously as he walked over to investigate.