The Seventh Base

Chapter 529: Chapter 7 Yekaterina’s Dilemma_2

“His family is from the Space Navigation Guild,” Ize replied.

Xu Mo was genuinely moved to tears.

All great brothers!

Lucas University truly lives up to its reputation.

Ross faced the darkest moment of his college years.

He not only failed to borrow funds to make a comeback, but his reputation also soured, and his classmates who lent him money were demanding repayment. Ross had no money to repay. He even thought about borrowing from the interstellar bank in the name of Lucas University student entrepreneurship, but the bank refused to lend to him as well.

The reputation of the Tard people at Lucas University was completely ruined. His lofty ambitions had not yet been realized when he plunged into the abyss, unable to see any possibilities for the future.

With no options left, Ross sought Xu Mo once again, yet even at this stage, he still didn’t tell the truth.

“There is a very important project right now. If you lend me some more funds, I will definitely pay you back double in one month,” Ross promised. At this point, he couldn’t manage whether it was possible or not. He needed to get the funds to survive.

Xu Mo stared at Ross, making Ross feel somewhat guilty.

“Despicable Tard person, you squandered all my funds and borrowed a lot from classmates too. You not only did not tell me the truth but also planned to continue defrauding. Do you want to go to prison?” Xu Mo said coldly in a lowered voice, causing Ross’s face to turn pale. That’s it. He knows everything.

“Pay back the money,” Xu Mo stepped forward.

“I… I don’t have it,” Ross turned pale.

“If you do not return the principal by the deadline, be ready to be expelled by the school and become a citizen with a discredited record,” Xu Mo said angrily.

“Can I possibly…” Ross still wanted to try.

“No,” Xu Mo interrupted directly. “You don’t have much time left.”

Ross left despondently. According to the agreement, if he did not repay Xu Mo’s principal within the specified period, Xu Mo could sue him. If he had no money to pay, he would become a citizen with a discredited record and be expelled from Lucas University.

Then, he would never be able to turn his life around.

How could he be so miserable? Ross felt like it was all a nightmare.

Watching Ross leave despondently, Xu Mo wondered if he had been too cruel?

But recalling how this cunning guy had deceived him before, any sense of guilt Xu Mo might have felt vanished. He would see to it that Ross got what he deserved.

Of course, his ultimate goal wasn’t to kill Ross but to make Ross work for him.

Becoming an employee under the great Chiyou Battleship Captain, a member of the Anos Royal Family, should be an honor for a Tard person, right?

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The fame of the Lucas University Librarian continued to grow, attracting many people. Some came to Xu Mo for book recommendations, and many girls were just plain curious.

Now, rumors were already circulating that Xu Mo, having read many books in the library, had become a theoretical master.

However, there were also some unfavorable rumors about Xu Mo, such as a servant of the Anos Clan being publicly beaten by their master, truly miserable.

This initially started as a joke from the library, and those present could tell that the so-called ‘master-servant’ relationship was actually quite good.

But as the saying goes, ‘a lie told often enough becomes the truth.’ The story gradually changed, and Xu Mo became a figure of inspirational persistence with a tragic fate, wanting to change his destiny.

They lamented that without status, one is pitiable, lacking even basic human rights, and even if studious and talented, it’s meaningless.

It was said that he had also helped Ize and Carter, befriending both. However, students at Lucas University sighed that it was just a facade of friendship, merely because Xu Mo was temporarily useful to them, the social status was not equal.

Clearly, students at Lucas University were seen as the privileged elite, finding it hard to genuinely respect someone who was a librarian, a servant.

Even Yekaterina, who had previously only wanted to buy Xu Mo at a high price to employ him as her servant.

But Ize and Carter did not see it that way. In their eyes, Xu Mo was the real master, and Zero the maid. Xu Mo was the hidden member of the Anos Royal Family.

There was also Ross, as his biggest creditor, Ross felt that other people saw that hardworking, humble servant a bit frightening—he was the man behind Zero.

The naive Zero had no idea his reputation had already been tarnished by Xu Mo!

Ize and Carter had been coming more frequently lately, sometimes even overlapping their visits, and they even hoped Xu Mo would guide them in the Extraordinary Department, but Xu Mo declined, citing that exposing his identity was inappropriate.

Apart from them, Sorey also visited frequently, asking Xu Mo when he would start making big moves.

Moreover, Sorey had recently acquired a new target.

Surprisingly, it was Yekaterina.

Currently, in front of a desk in the library, Yekaterina was reading a book.

“Yekaterina, when will you agree to go on a date with me?” Sorey started, “I know as a member of the Carolan Star Royal Family you don’t lack money, but to ensure you have a place to stay when you go out, I’ve bought a property in the city center to give to you.”

“Not interested…”

Yekaterina couldn’t be bothered with him.

In her eyes, Sorey was just a brute from Odin Mountain Star, who had nothing but money.

“Yekaterina, I know you’ve had some misunderstandings about me in the past, but I assure you that’s not the real me.” Sorey continued, “I’m not good with words, but my love for you is sincere. I don’t know how else to express my feelings, especially since, apart from money, I have nothing else.”

“Scram!” Yekaterina muttered under her breath, already in a very bad mood.

These days, the messages from home had left her feeling anxious and restless, and here was Sorey, an unwelcome presence that wouldn’t go away.

“Feisty, I love it even more.” Sorey said, looking at Yekaterina. She was definitely no vase like those from Isaien; he liked her even more.

“Cough, cough…” Xu Mo approached from a side, his gaze towards Sorey somewhat strange.

Are all people from Odin Mountain Star like this?

If it weren’t for his status, he’d probably be beaten up by women.

However, Xu Mo also felt somewhat envious, after all, he too wished to have nothing but money.

“Ms. Yekaterina, I see that you seem troubled. Is there something on your mind?” Xu Mo stepped up and asked.

“Nothing.” Yekaterina’s brows relaxed a bit as she continued to read quietly.

“Though I’m just a librarian, perhaps I can offer some advice.” Xu Mo modestly said.

Sorey looked at Xu Mo with a hint of admiration. Brother Xu was impressive, a cultured man—why couldn’t he speak with such finesse?

Meanwhile, Zero looked up and her eyes instantly became vigilant.

Here it goes again!

Yekaterina looked at Xu Mo, seeing his handsome features and gentle smile, it was a pity, he was just a servant, if only he could swap identities with Sorey, it would be perfect.

“It’s some family issues.” Yekaterina thought for a moment and spoke softly, “The Elder Council back home wants to implement reforms that threaten the Royal Family. They expect me to return and marry someone from the Elder Council. Moreover, people from the Elder Council are also active here on Lucas Star, seeking external supporters.”

Xu Mo was proficient in psychology; she wondered if he could offer some advice in that respect.

“The damn man is trying to steal her from me…” Sorey cursed rudely, earning him a glare from Yekaterina, which made him instantly shut up.

“You can’t go back.” Xu Mo said to Yekaterina.

Yekaterina looked at him, and listened as Xu Mo continued, “The power struggle between the Elder Council and the Royal Family isn’t something a marriage can resolve. The Royal Family must understand that your family wants to use marriage to secure temporary peace or negotiate for some benefits, but it won’t change the situation.”

“So, I’m to be sacrificed, am I?” Yekaterina, being intelligent herself, quickly grasped this notion.

Xu Mo nodded, and Yekaterina’s face turned somewhat pale. Although marriages were common in the Royal Family, having it happen to herself was still hard to accept, especially since Yekaterina was strong-willed and not someone easily manipulated.

“What should I do then?” Yekaterina, feeling confused, sought advice from Xu Mo, seemingly forgetting that Xu Mo was just a librarian, inexperienced with politics.

“Let me think.” Xu Mo’s mind raced on how to bluff!

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