After Beating the Game, I Became the Villain BOSS-Chapter 167 - 142: Old Foes

Su Mo was really confused by Dongdong.

What on earth is going on?

Why suddenly throw a fit out of the blue?

Of all people to glare at, why glare at the chief?

Jacob doesn't even have any grudge against her.

Suddenly, a key word surfaced in Su Mo's mind.

...Grudge?

Dongdong had mentioned before that she became a prosthetic implanter because she offended a rich man at the age of 10 and was crippled by a secret attack at the Public Security Bureau.

And border ruffians entering the Inner City generally frequent the Rust Wall District where the security is weakest, and Dongdong was likely no exception back then.

This means the place where Dongdong was crippled 4 years ago was most likely the Rust Wall District Public Security Sub-Bureau.

And this Jacob is the chief of the Rust Wall District Public Security Sub-Bureau.

Four years ago, was it him...

At this moment, Su Mo realized the possible truth.

Without showing any abnormalities, he stood up and smiled apologetically to everyone: "Really sorry, Dongdong got carsick on the way, might not be feeling well. I'll take her to wash her face, excuse us for a moment."

Su Mo took Dongdong's hand and temporarily left the banquet hall.

The two came to a deserted corner.

Earlier the dim light made it hard to see details, but now Su Mo noticed Dongdong's face looked extremely grim, her teeth clenched, eyes filled with an unquenchable rage.

Su Mo asked tentatively, "That Jacob, is he the one who crippled you four years ago?"

Dongdong clenched her fists and said coldly, "Yes. At that time, he was the squad leader of the sub-bureau. Didn't expect that after 4 years, he'd become the sub-bureau chief."

"Ha, I initially thought he recognized me too... How ridiculous, how could I possibly be remembered by him? Back then, in his eyes, I was just a wild child he could casually beat."

After hearing this, Su Mo felt a headache coming on.

New Moon City is so big yet so small.

This could actually happen by chance?!

As mentioned before, total achievement doesn't mean all-knowing, all-seeing. Su Mo only knew the plot he experienced from the protagonist's perspective and the related content supplemented in the official guidebook.

And neither aspect covered the matter between Dongdong and Jacob.

Otherwise, Su Mo might never have brought Dongdong to this dinner.

At this moment, an invisible choice stood before Su Mo—Dongdong's dignity or this evening banquet?

This banquet is undoubtedly an opportunity, one to establish relations with top officials.

Jacob, as the Public Security Sub-Bureau chief, is not like those with purely nominal positions. He has real power, capable of mobilizing all Rust Wall District's security forces, not much inferior to Ou Chenyu's senator father-in-law.

If he could build a good relationship with such a person, the Raven's Nest would have to think twice before making a move.

Therefore, this banquet is very important to Su Mo.

Even if he can't establish relations, he at least shouldn't leave a bad impression and must eat politely to the end.

But if he does that, what about Dongdong...

Being aware of the enemy, does she still have to sit there, swallowing her pride?

If Dongdong sees him smiling and chatting with Jacob without a care, how upset would she feel...

Su Mo could disregard others' feelings.

But Dongdong, just like KK, is his companion, not some fair-weather friend.

Is it worth stifling a companion just to curry favor with the powerful...

If he climbs with such a mindset, ignoring even his companion's dignity, does he deserve to tread on the Peak of Dawn?

Thinking of this, Su Mo didn't hesitate, directly grabbed Dongdong's hand: "Let's go."

Dongdong: "Where to?"

Su Mo: "Home, we're not eating this meal."

Dongdong was stunned: "Why not eat? You were invited, and if you leave without saying a word, the Count might be furious."

Su Mo: "If she's angry, I can apologize afterwards. No matter what, I can't let you be wronged."

Dongdong looked at Su Mo's resolute profile, her gaze drifting, lowering her head gently pursing her lips, her face flushed slightly.

She murmured quietly, "Don't be like this, it feels like I'm ruining your big plans... If not for your face, I would have gone up and beaten him directly, wouldn't have waited until now."

"I know this meal is important to you, so I'll endure it, you don't have to worry about my feelings."

"Did I glare too obviously earlier? Then I'll just smile at him later, I can act."

This usually hot-tempered Dongdong changing so obediently surprised Su Mo, and also brought a bit of bitterness.

Su Mo knows Dongdong truly sees him as a companion.

If it weren't sincere recognition from the heart, with Dongdong's character she would never consider so much.

This made Su Mo increasingly affectionate: "Dongdong, you don't need to hold on..."

Dongdong kicked his butt: "Stop dawdling. When a rich woman invites you to dinner, not eating would be a waste. Do you really want to go home and gnaw on potatoes? Let's go, go have dinner, check out what's different about the food served to nobles."

After speaking, Dongdong took Su Mo's hand, pulling him for a jog back to the dining room.

Upon entering, Dongdong started acting, giving a skin-deep smile and said to everyone: "Haha, washing my face felt much better, uncle and sister, enjoy your meal."

Audiana glanced at the empty table, saying: "We haven't started eating yet, waiting for you to come back."

Su Mo sat back in his seat, thinking: Thank goodness I didn't call her aunt, otherwise this meal would've been impossible.

Dongdong relaxed her attitude, no longer glaring at people.

Jacob and the others thought Dongdong truly was carsick, not taking the earlier incident to heart.

The atmosphere finally returned to normal, and the server started to serve dishes.

The banquet meal was very sumptuous, with delicacies, fresh fruits, and vegetables—all premium and fresh ingredients.

Compared to the apparent luxury of the Black Pearl Restaurant, the dishes here were plated with more restrained elegance, like an artisan's artwork, making one reluctant to take a bite.

Soon, everyone was eating and chatting, clinking glasses in lively exchanges.

It must be said, Dongdong's acting skills rivaled KK's; earlier, she was full of deep sorrow and grievance, but upon returning she turned into a sweet, adorable girl, even speaking in a cute tone.

"Esteemed Count, please have more of this, I heard it's very good for the skin. You were 17 last year, 17 this year, and will be 17 next year!"

"Mister Chief, I propose a toast, I adore the Public Security Bureau's chiefs most, each is a talent, they speak so well, being around them makes me feel especially safe!"

"Our Su Mo just entered the industry, please everyone take good care of him, let's all get along well~"

Jacob and the others are seasoned political veterans, normally not easily swayed by sweet talks.

But Dongdong wasn't an old woman pretending to be young, she was genuinely a real, pure young girl.

Her adorably cute demeanor made it hard for them to be on guard, Jacob and others would carelessly fall into her honey trap, being sweet-talked into good humor. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

This side of Dongdong, Su Mo was witnessing for the first time.

At home, her casual attitude and habitually inappropriate jokes were completely different.

Later, Su Mo unintentionally caught a glimpse of Dongdong aiding Jacob with pouring wine, secretly spitting into the glass as a form of revenge.

"Uncle Jacob, come, let Dongdong propose another toast~"

"Yes, yes, yes, such a good girl." Jacob chatted and laughed with Dongdong, unsuspectingly drinking the tampered wine.

Su Mo thought: ...Well, you truly are something.