[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring":3,"chapter-destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-chapter-2":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Destiny Mission of game ‘Star Ring’",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1851405,2458,"Chapter 2 - 2 2 Birthday","destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-chapter-2",2,"\u003Cp>2: Chapter 2 Birthday 2: Chapter 2 Birthday “It’s okay, after getting rid of the outdated equipment at the internet cafe, we’ll still have some money left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just need to be a bit more frugal, and we can barely make it,” Uncle Wang managed a rather unsightly smile in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no choice, the various helplessness of life forced him to bow his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Su Mo believe what he said?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head and replied, “Uncle Wang, you don’t have to lie to me, this won’t work at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How about this, I’ll invest in the internet cafe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll renovate it and also get that thing called ZR equipment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could that be alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Wang was taken aback for a moment before he quickly responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the renovation, just reserve a separate machine for me, and I’ll come over to play when I have time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t you also say that I stay indoors too much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, you don’t have to feel bad, I’ll provide the funds and you’ll contribute the effort, and we’ll split the profits fifty-fifty,” Su Mo quickly concluded the matter in a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay, then I’ll go draft up the contract and the budget now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t think it’s a hassle, even blood brothers should settle accounts clearly,” Uncle Wang was actually very touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he not know that Su Mo was looking after him as a family elder?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brother’s grandson was usually taciturn, but in fact, he was very smart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, then I’ll continue collecting rent,” Su Mo waved at Uncle Wang and continued walking forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had almost finished collecting all the rent, with only two tenants left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, these last two were somewhat special, so he saved them for last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Su Mo arrived at the entrance of the Martial Arts Hall with a sack slung over his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sign of the Martial Arts Hall was made of wood, so old it seemed it would crumble to dust, with various small advertisements plastered over the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed the door open while panting, and immediately, the view before him opened up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of men with close-cropped hair, dressed in white training clothes, and with robust and sturdy figures, stood in rows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them flew up and kicked a wooden post at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the wooden posts were broken at the waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apprentices observing from the corners were so captivated that they were entranced, their faces full of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there was a bit of a performance aspect to these wooden posts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leading martial master even demonstrated Jeet Kune Do on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight of it made the students’ blood boil, and they clapped and cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Su Mo entered, dragging the sack behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shush~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes in the room immediately fell on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new apprentices felt a bit of schadenfreude, thinking that they were about to witness some drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this day and age, someone still dared to drag a trash bag into the Martial Arts Hall and cause trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, all the big guys turned to look at Su Mo and bowed to greet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Senior Brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students on site were dumbstruck, speechless for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their teachers were actually this young man’s juniors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed utterly absurd no matter how they looked at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling somewhat unaccustomed, Su Mo waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, juniors, where’s the master?” he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of the robust men crowded around, speaking enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The master has gone to roam the seas and befriend people far and wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he did instruct that when you come by, we should give you the rent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll go get it for you right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need, how could I possibly take rent from the master?” Su Mo replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But that’s what the master instructed,” the junior brothers said, clearly in a dilemma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s really okay, just wrap that rent money into red packets and distribute it to all the newcomers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consider it a small token of kindness from a predecessor like me,” Su Mo said to the curious apprentices who were watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, since you’ve said so, we won’t argue any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Senior Brother, you’re dragging such a big sack, it must weigh hundreds of pounds and be quite heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let us help you with it,” they offered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need, no need, I can handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, when will the master return?” Su Mo asked, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s uncertain, could be half a month or half a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard he has an old friend who asked for his help with some intensive training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Big Senior Brother, do you need something from the master?” they queried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing in particular, just thought I’d stop by to see how the old man is doing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not to point fingers, Big Senior Brother, but you really are a bit of a homebody,” they commented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, we only see you once every six months.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, come back when you have time and sweat it out with the men.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger martial brothers in the room rolled up their sleeves, each showing off their muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the master is not here, I have some things to take care of, so I’m going to head out now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take care!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo dragged a burlap sack towards the outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Su Mo arrived at his final stop; he let out a long breath and lifted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large, eye-catching sign hung above: Zhao’s Restaurant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole restaurant was bustling with diners; one could smell the rich aroma of meat even from the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Zhao’s Restaurant wasn’t much in terms of decor, the food here was exceptionally good and quite affordable, making it an old staple of the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragging the burlap sack, Su Mo walked in, and a man with graying temples greeted him ecstatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Su Mo, you’ve finally arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, Uncle Zhao, I’m here,” Su Mo nodded in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Zhao warmly pulled Su Mo to a table near the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, sit down, I’ve been waiting for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today is your birthday, and I was about to come find you since you hadn’t shown up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now you’re here, saving me the trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve got something special to show you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for Su Mo to say anything, Uncle Zhao excitedly ran off to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he returned, cradling a flowerpot shrouded in a clear plastic bag, placing it in front of Su Mo and carefully removing the bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green wheat leaves were exposed, and inside the flowerpot grew a small basin of oily wheat vegetable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of surprise appeared on Su Mo’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Surprised, aren’t you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I got this especially for you from the countryside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But wait, there’s more, just you see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Off Uncle Zhao went to the kitchen again, and soon he came carrying a small fish tank containing a moderately-sized bass swimming inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, guess what this is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Freshwater bass,” Su Mo answered, his expression showing a hint of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You got it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are tough to come by, all-natural and pollution-free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to this, there’s another highlight coming up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s more?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, just wait a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Zhao cheerfully dashed back to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He soon reemerged, cradling a big rooster and happily said to Su Mo, “A three-year-old rooster, and it’s castrated too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll slaughter it and cook you a nice dish later, to give you a good boost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle Zhao, you’re being too kind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t mention it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With your grandfather gone, of course I have to take good care of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright then, thank you, Uncle Zhao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo didn’t insist further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s more like it, you just wait!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Zhao, brimming with joy, carried the ingredients back to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo, with his chin resting on one hand, gazed at the familiar restaurant, his thoughts adrift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, Uncle Zhao brought out steaming dishes: stir-fried oily wheat vegetable, spring onion blasted rooster, and steamed bass, setting them before Su Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fragrant aroma caused the surrounding diners to unconsciously swallow their saliva.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eat while it’s hot,” Uncle Zhao advised with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Mo nodded and said, “Uncle Zhao, please bring another pair of chopsticks and a small bottle of liquor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uncle Zhao paused momentarily at Su Mo’s request, then his eyes reddened slightly as he nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he turned to get the chopsticks, he couldn’t help but shake his head and let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh~”\u003C\u002Fp>",1438,"2026-06-09T07:18:14.658Z",1,"novelbin.me","61900f464dc5ba1241e5dbdd30cc5a90ca24e5f464c0ad0ed1edb75b2cd7e414","destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-chapter-3","destiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-chapter-1",1771,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdestiny-mission-of-game-star-ring-cover.jpg"]