Club

Chapter 36: Club

Twenty days later.

Su Ming got up early. After doing several sets of push-ups and sit-ups, he took a shower, then hurried downstairs.

He reached the dining table and began wolfing down his breakfast.

"Slow down, or you'll choke."

Zhao Ning watched Su Ming eat so quickly and reminded him worriedly.

"I'm full. I'm going to Teacher Tang's house for tutoring."

Su Ming got up and ran outside.

"Hey, be careful."

Seeing how hard Su Ming was working, Zhao Ning felt somewhat distressed. If the City Exam were not just around the corner, she would have urged him to rest and not overwork himself.

On the wide street, Su Ming ran at a steady pace toward Teacher Tang Yan's house. After exercising for this period of time, he felt his stamina improving, and his weight had dropped somewhat as well.

Most importantly, under the intense tutoring, his grades were rapidly improving, and his knowledge base was becoming more extensive.

Su Ming was growing increasingly confident about the upcoming City Exam.

Not long afterward, Su Ming arrived at Teacher Tang Yan's door. The main door was open.

As he stepped through the doorway, he heard Minke speaking worriedly with Teacher Tang.

"Teacher, is there really no way to improve my minor subjects?"

"Alas, Minke, I know what your dream is, but people have to learn to accept reality. Although you're very talented, your current circumstances aren't enough to support you in pursuing that dream. For one thing, your overall score isn't high enough, and your minor-subject scores aren't sufficient either. Rather than divide your attention, you should focus on improving your overall score. That way, you can still apply to a better academy."

Tang Yan reached out and patted Minke on the shoulder as he advised him.

"Uh..."

Hearing their conversation, Su Ming froze slightly. He immediately realized that he had forgotten about the minor subjects. This was trouble.

Minke and Tang Yan heard the noise and promptly ended their conversation, turning to look at Su Ming as he entered.

"Su Ming, you're early today."

"Yeah."

Su Ming replied somewhat absentmindedly.

"The others haven't arrived yet. Sit for a while."

Tang Yan instructed Su Ming.

Su Ming went to sit in the corner. He picked up his phone and searched for places in the Thirteenth District that had mecha training pods, hoping to find some relevant information.

However, he couldn't find any relevant information at all.

Su Ming shook his head helplessly. It seemed he could only go home and ask his parents. They might have a solution.

Four ten in the afternoon.

A taxi stopped in front of the house, and Su Ming got out.

As soon as he returned home, he saw Zhao Ning and Su Yuan arm in arm, preparing to leave.

"Father, Mother."

Su Ming greeted them politely.

When Zhao Ning saw Su Ming return, she immediately released Su Yuan's arm and walked over, asking affectionately, "You're back, son. Was it tiring today? Are you hungry? Auntie Hui is already preparing dinner."

Looking at Zhao Ning's doting expression, Su Ming felt a little emotional. Those who were loved most were always happy. He then smiled and replied, "It wasn't tiring. Besides, it'll only be a few more days, no matter how hard it is."

"My precious son, you've really grown up. Study hard and do your best. After the City Exam is over, I'll take you to buy that limited-edition mecha model you like most!"

Su Yuan walked over with a radiant smile, praising him without the slightest hesitation.

"Okay. Father, are you two going out?"

Su Ming brought the conversation back on track.

"Several relatives of the missing employees came to the company. We're going to handle it, so we'll be back a little later."

Su Yuan briefly explained the situation to Su Ming.

"Yeah. Father, there's something I need your help with."

Hearing this, Su Ming hurriedly spoke.

"Go ahead, son. As long as your dad can do it, it's no problem."

"It's like this, Father. The school has been closed off, so I have nowhere to train for the mecha minor subject. Can you get me one?"

"Uh, this..."

Su Yuan was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Is it very expensive? Renting one would be fine too."

Seeing the troubled look on Su Yuan's face, Su Ming compromised and asked.

"It's not a matter of money. How much could a simulation training pod cost? The main issue is that this area is tightly controlled, and everything is monopolized. Besides, we don't have the qualifications to purchase one, so it would be difficult to obtain one on short notice."

Su Yuan replied, extremely troubled.

Zhao Ning rolled her eyes at Su Yuan, then scolded him, "This is what you get for never striving in the past. Now your son wants a simulation training pod, and you can't even provide one. If you'd worked harder back then and been assigned to the military-industrial sector, wouldn't you have the qualifications?"

"The military-industrial sector is held by my several older brothers. How could it possibly have been my turn? Wife, aren't you making things difficult for me?"

Su Yuan explained with a bitter expression.

"If that's the case, then there's nothing to be done."

Su Ming replied helplessly.

"Son, if you really want one, I'll start making arrangements to get one for you right away."

Su Yuan spoke with great affection.

"How long would that take?"

Su Ming's eyes lit up as he asked.

"One month. I guarantee I'll get it within a month."

Su Yuan promised with a cheerful smile.

Hearing Su Yuan's words, Su Ming's mood plummeted like a roller coaster straight to the bottom. He really wanted to complain that the day lilies would have wilted in a month.

"Sigh!"

In truth, the reason Su Yuan needed so long to obtain one was mainly because he didn't dare call the family. He had caused the family to lose ten Second Generation Mecha, and the entire family was practically in an uproar. His uncles, older brothers, and older sisters were all nearly furious.

Seeing Su Ming sigh, Zhao Ning hurriedly said to him, "Good son, this training pod really isn't easy to obtain. But if you really want to practice, there's a club in the Thirteenth District called Charge Club. That club has mecha training pods."

"Right, how did I forget? It's the only club in the entire Thirteenth District that has one."

Su Yuan suddenly realized it as well.

"That's great. I can just practice at that club."

Su Ming's eyes lit up.

He silently calculated the time. Tutoring with Teacher Tang Yan basically ended at four. As for Teacher Jiang Yu's lessons, they wouldn't end before eight at the earliest. He could use the gap between them to practice for several hours.

"Son, we won't talk to you any longer. Your father and I have to hurry!"

Zhao Ning glanced at the time on her watch and spoke to Su Ming.

They had to leave at once and head to the company to deal with the matter, in case anything went wrong. After all, the Old Federation had already sent people from the tribunal.

"Okay, take your time."

Su Ming said goodbye to Zhao Ning and the others.

Zhao Ning and Su Yuan then hurriedly left.

Su Ming watched them leave, then picked up his phone and searched for Charge Club's location. He discovered that the club was in the most prosperous entertainment district in the Thirteenth District, still a considerable distance away from him.

"Young Master, dinner is ready."

Chen Hui walked over and spoke with great respect.

"Auntie Hui, I'm not eating dinner. I'm going to Charge Club to train for a while. If Mother and Father come back first, let them know."

Su Ming gave Chen Hui a brief instruction.