Destiny Mission of game 'Star Ring'-Chapter 1144 - 855: Surprise

At this moment, a group of women clad in white mourning attire, exuding an aura of grace, walked into the mourning hall from behind, among them was Xiao Xun.

"My mother is here."

Qian Chengxue let out a slight sigh of relief, she was indeed worried that her mother might not come out.

"Which one?"

Su Mo asked curiously.

"Come, I’ll take you over. Remember, you must be on your best behavior."

Qian Chengxue hurriedly led Su Mo towards Xiao Xun, reminding Su Mo along the way. As long as she got past her mother, she would have no more worries.

"Alright, alright!"

Su Mo replied with a smile.

As they approached, Su Mo saw Xiao Xun, her eyes widened. Wasn’t that the woman she had seen before? Could she really be Qian Chengxue’s mother? 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Mother."

Qian Chengxue stepped forward and respectfully called out.

Xiao Xun looked at the approaching Su Mo and Qian Chengxue, showing no surprise, her gaze remained indifferent as she replied coldly.

"What is it?"

"This is my boyfriend, Su Mo. He specifically came to see you."

Qian Chengxue nervously introduced.

Su Mo, snapping out of her shock, quickly and respectfully said to Xiao Xun, "Hello, mother-in-law."

Looking at Su Mo, Xiao Xun’s expression slightly softened as she said, "No need to be so formal, we’ve met before."

"Mother, you’ve met?"

Qian Chengxue was equally surprised.

"Make yourself comfortable, I have things to attend to."

Before Su Mo could explain, Xiao Xun continued speaking to Su Mo.

"Ah, okay."

Su Mo replied awkwardly.

Xiao Xun turned and left directly, without saying another word to Qian Chengxue.

Qian Chengxue had originally wanted to say something else, but in the end, she couldn’t bring herself to speak, slightly lowering her head.

She didn’t quite understand what she had done wrong to make her mother so cold towards her.

Even though she was meeting Su Mo for the first time, her mother at least said a couple of words, but to her, not a single word more.

Seeing Qian Chengxue’s dejection, Su Mo quickly comforted her.

"Don’t overthink it, your mother’s personality is just like that."

"Okay."

Qian Chengxue pulled herself together and replied.

It wasn’t long before the memorial ceremony began, and everyone stood in two rows at the front of the mourning hall.

The core members, including Lin Yuefeng, stood at the very front.

Bouquets of white flowers were handed to everyone present.

Lin Yuefeng led as they bowed to the deceased.

"Bow once!"

...

Immediately, bouquets of flowers were placed on the altar.

Subsequently, each relative of the deceased stepped forward to pay their respects, with many unable to hold back their tears.

The atmosphere was extraordinarily heavy, the sadness permeating the air.

It was then a well-mannered lady approached, kneeling on the ground, breaking into tears uncontrollably.

"Mu Xi, my Mu Xi...."

...

Lin Yaotian stood silently by the side with red-rimmed eyes.

The many members of the Lin Family present all bowed their heads, feeling increasingly sorrowful.

Su Mo, standing nearby, watched the scene, feeling a tumult of emotions.

Qian Chengxue, her eyes red, whispered to Su Mo, "That is my fourth brother’s mother. He was her only son. Though not exceptionally talented, my fourth brother was exceedingly kind. I never imagined he would sacrifice himself on the front lines to save our father. It’s all my fault; that Monster was after me. If I had realized sooner, maybe this wouldn’t have happened."

"It’s not your fault; you did your best. That Monster was beyond what you could handle."

Su Mo reached out, embracing Qian Chengxue, soothing her with a gentle pat on the back.

After a long while, Qian Chengxue’s emotions gradually stabilized.

Su Mo said to Qian Chengxue, "Let’s go up and pay our respects."

"Okay."

Qian Chengxue nodded.

The two of them then walked forward together.

Xiao Xun, watching as Qian Chengxue and Su Mo made their way up to pay their respects, had a face full of complicated emotions.

She couldn’t help but think that if her own son were alive, he might be starting a family too.

Thinking of this, she clenched her fists involuntarily, her nails digging into her skin as regret washed over her.

In truth, she didn’t dislike Qian Chengxue but rather, each time she saw her, it reminded her of her own child. At the same time, it made her recall her own mistakes. The one she truly disliked was herself.

In the end, it was only self-hatred.

...

Night fell.

In the presence of many friends, family, and Federation officials,

all the urns were either claimed or sent to the ancestral hall of the Lin Family and private cemeteries.

Everything was over.

Xiao Xun returned to her room, looking at herself in the mirror with increasingly resentful eyes.

Just then, a maid entered the room.

"Miss."

Xiao Xun, in a frosty tone, said, "Didn’t I say I won’t see anyone?"

"Not just anyone, it’s your older brother."

The maid hurriedly explained.

Xiao Xun paused slightly, then said, "My brother is here? Let him in."

"Yes!"

The maid quickly left.

Not long after, Xiao Fang came in, his face full of joyful excitement.

Seeing Xiao Fang’s expression, Xiao Xun’s heart clenched as she seemed to guess something: "Brother, have you found my child?"

"Found him, he’s not dead!"

Xiao Fang said, elated.

"Where is he."

Su Mo could hardly believe it, she asked almost in a frenzy.

Xiao Fang took a photo out of his pocket and handed it over.

"It’s him!"

As Xiao Xun looked at the photo in her hand, she couldn’t help but cover her mouth, standing there in shock.

"How could it be him? Brother, are you sure?"

"Absolutely certain. That old man Li found out I was watching him and escaped with the child to hide in the old city area of Demon City. I never expected he’d pull something right under my nose. I’ve verified all the information; there’s no mistake."

Xiao Fang stated firmly.

"I’m going to find him right now."

Xiao Xun, equally overjoyed, was about to rush out but quickly turned back, checking herself in the mirror, tidying her hair, muttering all the while.

"No, I have to dress up a bit."

"Sister, calm down. Charging over like this, isn’t it a bit improper?"

Xiao Fang also voiced his concern.

"Right! Will he hate me?"

Xiao Xun suddenly sank into the chair, murmuring with vacant eyes.

...

Meanwhile, in Qian Chengxue’s room.

Qian Chengxue sat wearily in the chair.

Su Mo poured her a glass of water and softly comforted her, saying, "It’s okay, it’s all over. After a good night’s sleep, everything will be fine."

"Sorry for worrying you."

Qian Chengxue took the glass Su Mo offered, sipped the water, and apologized.

"No need to apologize to me; there’s no such thing between us, but...."

Su Mo hesitated, not knowing how to begin.

"What is it? Why so hesitative?"

Qian Chengxue reached out, holding Su Mo’s hand and asked.

"It’s been a long time since I last visited my family’s grave. I want to visit my grandfather and parents. After things here are settled, could you come with me?"

Although Su Mo appeared indifferent about life and death, today’s memorial service deeply affected him. A sense of longing overwhelmed his heart.

"Okay."

Qian Chengxue nodded in response.

"Thank you."

Su Mo replied, deeply moved.

Qian Chengxue showed a faint smile, lifting her hand to caress Su Mo’s cheek and said.

"You don’t need to thank me."

...