(Double-length chapter, will add more for the alliance leader tonight)

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For the next period of time, Dongdong came every day to bother Su Mo, either ambushing him on the road or sneaking up while he was eating.

Once, he even sneaked into Su Mo’s hotel, climbed through the window, and hid under the bed to launch a surprise attack in the middle of the night.

Su Mo hasn’t been able to eat well or sleep soundly these days, and he has taken to kicking over trash cans to check if a Dongdong is hiding in them.

One evening, Su Mo faced the 18th attack from Dongdong.

The two fought again, both utterly exhausted.

Su Mo slumped on the ground, sighing like a salted fish: “Dong ah, you’re even harder to catch than a Pocket Monster.”

“Huff huff…” Dongdong panted, “What’s a Pocket Monster?”

Su Mo waved his hand: “Forget it, just pretend I didn’t say anything…”

Dongdong pointed his baseball bat at Su Mo, pretending to be fierce: “Just you wait, I will definitely beat you!”

Su Mo looked defeated, raising his hands above his head and saluting like they do in France: “I surrender, I give up, alright? Let’s just say you won.”

Dongdong stomped his feet, anxiously saying: “No way! You’re just humoring me, that doesn’t count! I want to truly beat you with my own skills!”

Su Mo stood up: “Alright, let’s fight.”

Dongdong swung the baseball bat and charged.

Before Dongdong could even touch Su Mo, he flopped to the ground: “Ah ah ah, I can’t do it! Dongdong, you’re so strong, I lost!”

Dongdong sat angrily on his stomach, grabbing his collar and shaking him: “Get up! No giving up!”

Su Mo patted Dongdong’s little head, lazily saying: “You’ve messed with me so much that I haven’t eaten all day. Let’s go eat first, then we can fight again.”

Dongdong huffed: “I’m not hungry, and you’re not allowed to eat either. Keep fighting with me.”

“Grrr—” Her stomach growled, betraying her.

She covered her stomach, blushing and jumping away.

Su Mo chuckled helplessly: “Still claiming not to be hungry. Come on, I’ll treat you to a meal.”

Dongdong’s face turned red, and she blurted out: “I want to eat at the Black Pearl Restaurant’s buffet. Can you even afford that?!”

Su Mo was overjoyed, jumping up to grab Dongdong’s hand: “I can afford it! Let’s go, let’s go, you can’t back out now!”

Dongdong was stunned, getting unknowingly swept into Su Mo’s embrace and onto the car, driving towards the Lakefront Business District.

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The Black Pearl Restaurant is a very famous high-end restaurant in New Moon City, located in the heart of the Lakefront Business District. It has its own standalone building with a magnificent exterior, constantly exuding the restaurant’s prestige.

This restaurant boasts an excellent team of chefs, and none of its ingredients come from a factory. They are flown in fresh daily, maintaining the purest taste, and it is a highly favored spot among the upper class.

Su Mo and Dongdong were seated in the Black Pearl Restaurant, surrounded by its artistic decor. The furniture was made of precious solid wood, emitting a faint sandalwood scent, with patterned carpets on either side, giving an impression of solemnity and elegance.

Not far away, the restaurant’s performance stage hosted a pianist in tails, passionately playing the well-known New Moon City tune “To Little Princess,” with the gentle and harmonious melody resonating continuously.

Dongdong sat in her chair, looking at the opulently dressed guests around her, then down at her own street-style rough attire, feeling somewhat restless.

Su Mo noticed and asked with a smile: “Nervous?”

Dongdong retorted: “Who’s nervous? I’m not nervous at all… humph.”

She pursed her lips and asked: “Hey, are you really treating me to this buffet? It’s very expensive, isn’t it?”

Su Mo shrugged: “8888 Moon Coins per person.”

Dongdong was dumbstruck, her eyes wandering, and her voice softened: “I just said that casually, if you can’t afford it, that’s okay. Don’t force yourself for the sake of face… that noodle stall we went to last time was great as well…”

Su Mo smiled slightly.

He wouldn’t normally come here for a meal.

After all, he’s not wealthy enough to spend over eight thousand on a meal.

But having a meal isn’t today’s goal.

The meal itself is not important; it’s about who you’re sharing it with.

As long as he can win over this stubborn little rascal Dongdong, even if it’s just improving her fondness a bit.

Sacrificing a bit of Moon Coins is nothing. He wouldn’t hesitate to sell everything if needed.

Money can be earned again, but people with unlimited endurance like her are just a handful worldwide, a priceless treasure.

The nickname “War God of Cyberpunk” wasn’t given in vain.

If the Iron Blood Alliance knew Dongdong possessed this kind of trait, they’d likely marshal all their resources to compete.

If he could break through Dongdong’s defenses with one meal and induct her into their fold, it would be like gaining a great treasure for free, with long-term benefits perhaps even comparable to acquiring a game-winning item.

Su Mo laughed carefreely: “Just focus on eating, who wouldn’t be happy with a free meal?”

Dongdong rolled her eyes at him: “It’s not that I’m not happy, I’m just worried you’d ditch me halfway and leave me stuck with the bill.”

Su Mo laughed at that, taking out his wallet and putting it into Dongdong’s hands: “I’ll leave my wallet with you, does that reassure you?”

“It’s not stuffed with Netherworld Currency, is it?” Dongdong, having been tricked by Su Mo’s antics before, checked the wallet.

Seeing a thick stack of real cash, she finally relaxed, slipping the wallet into her pocket with a smile: “I’ll return it to you after the meal~”

Su Mo clapped his hands, grinning eagerly: “Let’s order some food! Let’s have a good meal!”

The Black Pearl Restaurant’s service is very advanced, anything on the buffet menu can be ordered right from the holographic screen by the table, and staff or robots will bring it over—no need for guests to run around.

Dongdong looked through the menu, continually scratching her head.

Su Mo: “Have you seen anything you like? I’ll help you order from my side.”

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