[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-shadows-of-the-deep-space":3,"chapter-shadows-of-the-deep-space-shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-1532":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Shadows of the Deep Space",{"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},723790,962,"Chapter 1532 510: Hidden Motives (Part 4)","shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-1532",1532,"\u003Cp>\"Look, are you really okay?.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Lan said, her cheeks slightly red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, didn't you usually avoid wearing high heels?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming stood up and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vivian mentioned you guys all like them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Lan replied, her head down, a bit shy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True, but what's best is what suits you, no need to force it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming shook his head and responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I see. Su Ming, can I ask you something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think of me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Lan gathered her courage and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming heard Xia Lan's words and froze, awkwardly praising her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I think you're pretty great, loyal, genuine, from a good family....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Lan's eyes suddenly lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, you're not my type, I don't think we're very suitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his prelude, Su Ming cautiously said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Su Ming's words, Xia Lan felt shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, although we're not suited as lovers, we can be like brothers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming coughed and suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Lan was utterly stunned by Su Ming's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming asked, a little worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine, just a bit uncomfortable, I'll go rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Lan spoke dazedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'll call a car.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming waved down a hover taxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Xia Lan sat inside the hovercar, her mind wandering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming quickly reminded her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest well once you're home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Lan replied blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hovercar soon drove away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming watched the departing hovercar and sighed, then headed towards the Dragon Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Shenji Family's garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian was leisurely strolling through the garden when she saw Xia Lan carrying her high heels and walking barefoot, looking dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian quickly went over and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixth sister, what happened to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Vivian, Xia Lan threw her high heels aside, reached out to hug her, and cried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uuuh, I'm heartbroken, Su Ming doesn't like me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you, the more exceptional someone is, the harder it is to match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He actually wants to be like brothers with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like brothers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian laughed hearing Xia Lan's words,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop laughing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Lan spoke, heartbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I won't laugh. Let's head inside first, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian helped Xia Lan back inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming returned to the Dragon Family villa, where soldiers respectfully greeted him along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Su Ming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, where's Long Chen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Long Chen is in a meeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming then headed towards the second-floor conference room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, he arrived at the conference room door, about to push it open, but stopped upon hearing Long Chen's voice from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all present are the pillars of the Federation; our situation is dire and needs your full support.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem, but what should I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need you all to send back the supplies accumulated over the years to the Federation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Long Chen, supplying the goods isn't the issue, but how to transport them back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, the routes are sealed off, and the one responsible for maintaining security, General Ankaient, is seriously injured and still unconscious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone spoke with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about that; just prepare, leave the rest to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Chen assured everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone responded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Chen stood up and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, today's meeting concludes here, go back and prepare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stood and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door soon opened, and Long Chen emerged with well-dressed and distinguished old men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These men were likely Federations' financial supporters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Chen saw Su Ming waiting outside and called to a short, white-haired, wrinkled old man with sharp eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Su, wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muxuan paused slightly, then stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Chen introduced with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Su, let me introduce you, this is General Su Ming, the great-grandson of your elder brother Su Mulong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Grandpa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming respectfully greeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muxuan looked at Su Ming with surprise and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you're Su Ming. I've heard of a genius from our family, finally meeting you today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Grandpa, for the praise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muxuan patted Su Ming's shoulder and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My elder brother is really fortunate; if my descendants had even a tenth of your excellence, I'd be eternally grateful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming awkwardly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I have things to handle. Visit my home when you have time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muxuan said to Su Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll be off then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muxuan, insightful as he was, clearly knew Su Ming had matters to discuss with Long Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandpa, take care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming said politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Muxuan smiled and departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Ming and Long Chen entered the conference room and shut the doors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Su Ming, did you find something while looking for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Chen asked, looking at Su Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I just received intelligence that Tianqi and Dark Star might be targeting us soon.\u003C\u002Fp>",812,"2026-06-02T10:50:38.308Z",1,"novelbin.me","1839a2193d7f94c9f6cf92ed436368dc79e77e16781e1644243f7e9ba54b1b03","shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-1533","shadows-of-the-deep-space-chapter-1531",1854,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshadows-of-the-deep-space-cover.jpg"]