Chapter 1481 - 501: Youth (Part 4)

But they still haven’t come yet, probably ran into something and can’t make it.

Su Ming thought of this and sighed slightly, ready to give up and leave.

At this moment, a pleasant voice came through.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Su Ming looked up, only to see Irelia wearing a champagne-colored cheongsam, perfectly accentuating her figure. On her fair neck hung the Star Trace Tears necklace, and her light purple hair cascaded over her shoulders, making her look like she stepped out of a painting.

For a moment, Su Ming was stunned.

"What’s wrong?"

Irelia asked calmly when she saw Su Ming wasn’t responding.

"Nothing, I just thought you looked thinner."

Su Ming coughed and said.

"Hmm."

Irelia was slightly taken aback, then responded indifferently.

"Senior, are you in a bad mood?"

Seeing Irelia’s low spirits, Su Ming smiled and asked.

Upon hearing Su Ming’s question, Irelia looked up and glanced at him. Wasn’t this a question he already knew the answer to?

"Haha, I’m just asking casually; let’s not talk about it. Let’s go to the Clover Restaurant for a meal, I’ve heard the dishes there are pretty good."

Su Ming said with a smile.

"No, I’ll take you somewhere for dinner. I always go there when I’m not in a good mood."

"Let me treat you. It’s not nice to let you spend money."

"It’s nothing, for someone like you who’s always on the front lines, who knows when you might be gone. By then, I won’t even have the chance to treat you."

Irelia said lightly.

"..."

Su Ming’s mouth involuntarily twitched a bit.

"Let’s go."

Irelia led Su Ming and walked towards the distance.

...

Not long after, the two of them crossed an antique stone arch bridge and came to a relatively secluded street.

There was a small street-side noodle shop here. In front of the shop, there was a dining bar and iron chairs where people could sit and eat directly.

At this moment, an elderly lady with white hair, wrinkled skin, and a kind expression was cleaning up dishes.

"Granny Cai."

Irelia brought Su Ming over and casually called out.

Granny Cai turned to look at Irelia and smiled in response.

"Xiao Ya, you’re here. What would you like to eat?"

"Two bowls of clear broth beef noodles."

Irelia replied indifferently.

Upon hearing Irelia’s words, Granny Cai glanced at Su Ming, then opened her mouth and said.

"Xiao Ya, you’ve got a boyfriend?"

Upon hearing Granny Cai’s words, Su Ming’s expression froze, and he awkwardly smiled as he explained.

"No, we’re just friends."

"A male friend is still a boyfriend."

Granny Cai said with a smile.

"Is that even allowed?"

Su Ming replied, laughing and crying simultaneously.

"Why not? Xiao Ya has been eating noodles at my place for nearly over a hundred years, and it’s the first time I’ve seen her bring a boy here."

Granny Cai replied with a hearty laugh.

"Over a hundred years?"

Su Ming was surprised and looked at Irelia upon hearing Granny Cai’s words.

"What? Aren’t you scared? Didn’t you say you wouldn’t mind even if I were three hundred years older?"

Irelia turned to look at Su Ming and said.

"How could I be scared? I don’t care about that stuff."

Su Ming replied with a smile.

This time, Granny Cai sized up Su Ming from head to toe and asked in puzzlement.

"Young man, how old are you? You don’t seem to be of the same generation as Xiao Ya."

"I’m only in my twenties."

Su Ming replied with an awkward smile.

"Oh, that’s good. Starting early means you don’t have to work as hard."

Granny Cai replied with a smile.

At this moment, Irelia said to Granny Cai.

"Granny Cai, please make us some noodles."

"Alright, just a moment."

Granny Cai replied with a smile.

Su Ming and Irelia waited quietly, and soon two bowls of steaming clear broth beef noodles were brought over, with clear broth, enticing slices of beef, and noodles topped with green scallions.

"Eat while it’s hot."

Granny Cai said with a smile.

"Alright."

Su Ming and Irelia then picked up their chopsticks and began eating.

After a few bites, Su Ming couldn’t help complimenting Irelia.

"The taste is really nice. How did you find this place?"

"My father brought me here. Whenever we parted ways or I was in a bad mood, we’d come here."

Long Bai said indifferently.

"Oh."

Su Ming, after hearing Long Bai’s words, immediately realized he might have said something wrong and quickly shut his mouth, eating silently.

Suddenly, a loud voice came from behind, causing Su Ming and the others to turn their heads and look.

They saw a group of citizens holding banners and flags, marching in crowds, protesting.

"We want the truth!"

"We want to see the Dragon String Council President!"

"We don’t want war!"

"We want peace!"

...

Reporters were taking pictures constantly, and many soldiers were following to maintain order.

Hearing the protest on the street, Irelia’s hand froze, and her expression became increasingly silent.

Su Ming, watching the protest, awkwardly said.

"It’s so late, and they’re still protesting."

"Young people have passionate blood, which is a good thing. It’s better than being stagnant and lifeless!"

Granny Cai said with a smile.

"Yes! In the prime of youth, if you don’t do something, how can you call yourself young? Though the road ahead might be unknown and perilous, if you don’t walk it, who can foresee the outcome?"

Su Ming glanced at Irelia’s somewhat haggard face and said emotionally.

After hearing Su Ming’s words, Irelia also fell into silence.

....

The next morning.

Central Interstellar Airport in Starlight City.

The Star Destroyer·Deep Blue slowly descended from the sky, landing on berth number 3.

Crack!

The boarding gate opened.