Qiancheng Xue looked at Ye Wuhen, who had come alone, and for a moment didn't know how to start. She didn't know when their relationship had become so estranged.

Ye Wuhen showed a wry smile. He said, "Ye Xue, Su Mo, I know you may not welcome me, but I really have no choice but to come to you. Although the family's mining business is still good, the amount I personally receive is too little and not enough to use."

"Big brother, you should be very clear that these things have nothing to do with me."

Ye Xue responded indifferently.

"I know, but if I had any other way to go, I wouldn't come to you. You also know that I support a lot of people. If I go back in this situation, I will definitely have to lay off a large number of people. They have been with me for so many years, and I really don't want to lay them off if I can help it. Ye Xue, to be fair, although I haven't been very good to you since you were little, at least on the surface, things were alright, right? The only thing I did wrong was that I was too optimistic about Xiao Jie and the others, and mixed with them. Actually, I should have been more optimistic about you and Su Mo."

Ye Wuhen no longer had his previous high spirits. He seemed more tired.

Su Mo didn't say a word throughout. Ye Wuhen's attitude this time was pretty good, at least sincere, and he didn't say anything too harsh.

So he didn't need to intervene. As for whether to give Ye Wuhen help or not, it was up to Qiancheng Xue to decide.

After listening to Ye Wuhen's words, Qiancheng Xue was silent for a while, then finally said, "How do you want me to help you?"

Ye Wuhen gritted his teeth and said, "I hope you can give me thirty percent of the ore you mine, just consider it a loan from you. I will definitely pay you back double later!"

"No need, I'll give you thirty percent. But you should be clear that I can't help you every day."

Ye Xue replied calmly. In fact, as Ye Wuhen said, in the family before, at least on the surface, he had never made things too difficult for her.

Even when he wanted to annex her, he offered a huge price, but she just wasn't willing.

"Thank you. If there is anything you need in the future, just tell me."

Ye Wuhen replied happily.

"Okay."

Qiancheng Xue nodded slightly.

"Then I'll go first."

Ye Wuhen also knew that staying any longer would not only be pointless, but also increase the awkwardness.

Qiancheng Xue nodded slightly, watching Ye Wuhen leave.

After a long while, Qiancheng Xue sighed and said to Su Mo, "Su Mo, do you think I did the right thing or not?"

"It's good. It's better to resolve conflicts than to prolong them. Ye Wuhen isn't too bad, just that his path is different. And I estimate that he will eventually inherit the Ye family. As the saying goes, blood is thicker than water. Although you and the Ye family don't have much contact anymore, you can't really cut off completely. Giving him thirty percent of the profits is no big deal, and maybe one day, you will really need your big brother's help."

Su Mo thought for a while and replied.

After listening to Su Mo's words, Qiancheng Xue replied, "What you said makes sense."

........

Four months later, at the edge of the mining area.

Su Mo looked at the huge pit that had been dug out in front of him, and was a little emotional. The efficiency of this private mining team was not at all worse than Xiao Wen's.

They really specialized in their field.

The entire mine was dug clean, with absolutely no waste.

At this time, Anfer reported to Qiancheng Xue.

"Master Qiancheng Xue, we have dug through your mining area, and we have confirmed that there are no omissions."

"What are the mining results?"

Qiancheng Xue asked calmly.

"The statistics have also come out. The Grade 2 Konaya ore produced in your mining area is estimated to be worth about 4.7 million, which is very good."

Xinya reported very happily. The higher the employer's income, the easier it was for them to get the final payment.

"Okay, transport everything back to the Black Obelisk. You've worked hard during this time."

Qiancheng Xue thanked them with satisfaction.

"This is what we should do. We are very honored to have satisfied you."

Anfer and Xinya replied at the same time.

Just then, one of Anfer's subordinates ran over in a hurry.

"Captain Anfer!"

Anfer turned to look at his subordinate, frowned slightly and said, "Why are you panicking? What happened?"

The subordinate said excitedly, "Great news! The Second Expeditionary Force sent by the Federation to replace the Black Obelisk is about to arrive here. We can return home!"

Hearing his subordinate's words, Anfer and Xinya also showed expressions of great joy.

"Really?"

"Really! The news has spread everywhere."

Anfer's subordinate said with certainty.

Hearing this news, Su Mo's spirit was also a little dazed. He didn't expect to be able to go home so soon.

But the timing was just right.

He smiled at Qiancheng Xue and said, "The expedition is finally coming to an end."

"Good thing. Let's go back to the Black Obelisk quickly. I guess everyone will be returning after getting this news."

Qiancheng Xue said in a good mood.

.....

Inside the command room of the Black Obelisk, Auglas and Sperder were discussing with Li Ruiqi.

"What is the load rate of the Black Obelisk?"

"It's almost fully loaded. The replacement fleet came just in time."

Li Ruiqi replied with a smile.

"We'll return after docking."

Auglas couldn't wait. The starry sky was beautiful, but too dangerous.

"Don't worry, I've already notified all the teams working below. They've started to wind things up and won't delay our return. Of course, if they don't want to leave, it doesn't matter. They can stay and follow the replacement fleet."

Li Ruiqi said in a very good mood.

At this time, Putmi reported, "The Second Expeditionary Force's main ship is approaching us. We expect to be able to officially dock in four hours."

"Okay!"

Li Ruiqi said simply.

Auglas then turned to look at his subordinates behind him and asked, "Is the welcoming ceremony ready?"

"Master Auglas, don't worry, everything has been arranged."

His subordinate replied quickly.

"Notify Xiulis, Wang Hai, and the others to attend the welcoming ceremony together."

Auglas said in a very good mood.

"Yes!"

......

In Zone L1, a small transport ship returned as scheduled.

Su Mo and Qiancheng Xue walked off the ship.

As soon as he got off the ship, Su Mo's phone kept vibrating.

Su Mo picked up his phone and glanced at it, his expression slightly stagnant.

"What's wrong?"

Qiancheng Xue looked at Su Mo.

"The higher-ups sent a message asking me to attend the welcoming ceremony. I have to go over there quickly."

Su Mo was also a little confused. Welcoming was fine, but why did they have to include him?

"This is a good thing, then go quickly."

Qiancheng Xue said with a smile.

"What about you?"

Su Mo asked a little worried.

"I'll take care of things here myself. It's okay."

Qiancheng Xue said indifferently.

"Okay."

Su Mo then ran towards Hangar B.