Liu Hui noticed Secretary Wei beside him looked distracted and pale, so he leaned in and quietly asked, "Secretary Wei, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Xiao Liu, it's nothing. Just some trouble at home recently, making me a bit restless," Secretary Wei shook his head.

"Oh, is something happening at home? Is there anything I might be able to help with?" Liu Hui felt a stirring of interest and probed gently.

"Alas, it's my good-for-nothing daughter. She suddenly vanished—no word for over twenty days. It’s driving me crazy," Secretary Wei looked as helpless as any ordinary father at that moment.

"Secretary Wei, you rarely mention your daughter. What kind of work does she do? Perhaps we could find a lead there," Liu Hui said softly.

"She’s a total good-for-nothing loafer, an unemployed bum. I lined up several jobs for her, but she turned them all down. I shouldn't have sent her to study in America all those years ago. She was fine when she left, very good to us, and perfectly obedient. I never expected her to come back so wayward, eccentric in her behavior, rarely communicating with us, just wasting time all day. Sometimes she wouldn't come home for days. About twenty days ago, she bought a sports car, said she was taking it for a spin, and hasn’t been heard from since. I don't know how she is; she never stayed away this long before," Secretary Wei appeared deeply worried about his daughter.

"Your daughter is probably fine. Maybe she went off somewhere for fun and didn't tell you because she was afraid you'd worry or scold her. She’ll come back once she’s had her fill," Liu Hui consoled, though inwardly he shook his head. Secretary Wei’s daughter must have joined some assassin organization while in America and become a deadly operative. Her frequent disappearances were probably mission runs, and the Secretary remained completely in the dark.

Still, Liu Hui genuinely couldn't fathom why Secretary Wei's daughter would join an assassin group when she already had such an influential father, virtually ensuring she’d never want for anything. Was it purely for the thrill? Why not enjoy her life as a promising 'princess party' member? But Secretary Wei was destined never to see his daughter again; her sports car was sitting in his storage space, and she had long been buried by his hand. Although Liu Hui had killed Secretary Wei's daughter, he felt no regret. Once an enemy was identified, he showed no mercy; otherwise, he would be the one regretting it in the end.

Just then, a mature, elegant, and strikingly alluring woman entered from outside. Guo Jia’s eyes lingered on her figure. The beautiful woman laughed, "Oh my! Young Master Guo’s eyes look like they could devour someone. I'm quite frightened!"

Guo Jia chuckled, "Sister Mei, you are as captivating as ever. If you were ever willing to let me 'feast' on you, even if I were married, I would rush over immediately to fulfill a desire held for years. But tonight’s guest of honor isn't me; it's my brother Liu here. You must treat him exceptionally well."

"This Young Master Liu is handsome and powerfully built—clearly a prime specimen of a man. If it weren't for my aging beauty, I might have served him myself. But don’t worry, I'll bring the prettiest and gentlest young ladies from our club right away. I guarantee Young Master Liu will be satisfied," Sister Mei glanced teasingly at Liu Hui and then walked out with a subtle sway of her serpent-like waist.

"Goodness, it seems Little Liu has the charm! I come here often and have never seen Sister Mei treat me this way!" Secretary Wei momentarily set aside his worries and began to liven up the atmosphere.

"Indeed. I think Sister Mei meant every word. Maybe she’ll even leave you her number later! She’s the most experienced woman imaginable; I've been fantasizing about her for ages!" Guo Jia added with a laugh.

"Heh, is that so? Do I really have the potential to be a kept man?" Liu Hui immediately played along, adopting a hungry expression.

As the men were exchanging lighthearted jabs, the door suddenly swung open, and Sister Mei re-entered, leading a group of beautiful women. Every one of them was radiant, dressed impeccably, and carried an air of refined elegance, yet they appeared delicately fragile, instantly inspiring a protective instinct in any man who saw them.

Sister Mei led the women to stand before Liu Hui in a delicate, buzzing line, smiling, "Young Master Liu, these are the prettiest, gentlest, and most affectionate beauties in our club. Choose one, please. Hmm, two would also be acceptable."

Secretary Wei, Guo Jia, and Wang Peng burst into laughter. Guo Jia said, "Sister Mei, you must take care of our Brother Liu! Your girls look like a pack of hungry wolves—fierce! Two wouldn't kill my brother, would they?"

Wang Peng chimed in with a laugh, "Brother Liu runs a hospital; maybe he has special techniques to handle them all. Three or five more wouldn't be a problem!"

"Heh, my personal strength is limited, so I'll just take one," Liu Hui said, smiling as he pointed to a particularly pure-looking beauty.

"Oh! Young Master Liu has truly discerning eyes! You picked Chu Chu right away. Chu Chu, take excellent care of Young Master Liu," Sister Mei smiled.

The woman named Chu Chu immediately sat next to Liu Hui, linking her arm through his, and murmured, "Young Master Liu." Secretary Wei, Guo Jia, and Wang Peng each selected a companion beside him.

"Gentlemen, enjoy your evening. If you require anything else, please remember to call on me," Sister Mei said sweetly before leading the rest of the women out.

The club attendants began delivering the items Guo Jia had ordered. A line of beautiful women in various qipaos brought the dishes to the table, the high slits revealing glimpses of dazzling white thighs that sent a confusing thrill through the room. Beside the table, another hostess explained the origins and anecdotes behind each dish, making the entire scene incredibly alluring.

Once the food was served, the qipao-clad servers and the hostess bowed and exited the room. Only the four men and their four female companions remained.

Liu Hui picked up the white liquor bottle from the table and was about to pour for Secretary Wei when Guo Jia quickly intervened, laughing, "It’s my treat tonight, so I’ll take on the role of the 'liquor commander.' Pouring drinks is a small matter I should handle!"

The woman beside Guo Jia understandingly took the bottle from him and proceeded to pour wine for Secretary Wei, Liu Hui, and Wang Peng, not even forgetting the ladies seated next to the men.

Seeing that all the glasses were filled, Guo Jia raised his cup and announced, "It's rare that Uncle Wei has time, and even rarer that we have Brother Liu here, along with my Brother Wang. I am thrilled we could gather tonight. I hope we all drink heartily and don't go home until we're truly inebriated."

Everyone raised their glasses, clinked them with Guo Jia's, and downed the contents in one go. The wine glasses at this club were small, holding only about a third of an ounce. After the first glass, no one showed any change in expression. The accompanying ladies quickly served them food, which the men accepted on the tips of their chopsticks, followed by loud bursts of laughter.

The woman beside Liu Hui, Chu Chu, poured him a second glass. Liu Hui lifted his cup to toast Secretary Wei: "Secretary Wei, thank you for your concern lately. I toast you."

Secretary Wei promptly raised his glass, clinked it with Liu Hui's, and finished it. Liu Hui sat down, and Chu Chu immediately scooped a small bowl of soup and handed it to him. He took it and drank it down in one gulp.

"Heh heh, Brother Liu, your beauty is so attentive; it’s truly enviable. Come, I toast you—you've brought so much honor to our Huaxia," Guo Jia toasted Liu Hui with a smile.

Liu Hui quickly replied that he didn't deserve it and drank with Guo Jia. Before he could return the toast, Wang Peng on his other side raised his glass to him. Then Secretary Wei began to toast Liu Hui as well. Since Liu Hui needed favors from them tonight, he responded to every toast with gusto. However, secretly, Liu Hui was diverting the liquor in his mouth into his storage space, showing no signs of intoxication.

The atmosphere at the table grew increasingly lively. Everyone recounted happy events from their lives, erupting in loud laughter when the stories peaked. As time passed, the empty liquor bottles multiplied, and the clinking of glasses became constant; everyone seemed genuinely merry. Liu Hui alone managed to down more than four bottles of white liquor, though he feigned being slightly overwhelmed by drink to avoid arousing suspicion. The other three men were also noticeably tipsy, their tongues starting to trip over their words.

Guo Jia suddenly suggested, "We've had enough drinking for tonight. How about we play some cards?"

The others readily agreed, and they moved into the mahjong room. The beautiful companions positioned themselves nearby to cheer them on and provide assistance.

They played with small stakes—a thousand as the base ante. For some inexplicable reason, Liu Hui’s luck was phenomenal tonight. He won several big hands in a row. Usually terrible at mahjong and never winning, he had intended to lose a little money tonight, but instead, he quickly accumulated over a hundred thousand in winnings.

Everyone commented on his supreme aura tonight; not only was he favored by the beauties, but he was dominating at the table, sparking intense envy. Liu Hui maintained his streak of good fortune, while the other men gradually lost focus on the game. Their hands began wandering towards the women beside them, eliciting soft gasps.

Seeing that it was getting late, Guo Jia smiled, "Alright, everyone has had their fill for tonight. Next up is free time. Heh heh, enjoy yourselves!" He then gave Liu Hui an intimate look.

Everyone agreed. Liu Hui found it bizarre that he had won over three hundred thousand playing mahjong tonight. He usually lost money when he wanted to win, and now when he just intended a casual game, he won this much—it felt almost unfair.

"Heh heh, I lost at mahjong, but I need to prove myself in another area," Wang Peng said, squeezing the breast of the woman beside him. She gave him a flirtatious glance. Everyone laughed heartily.

"Alright, everyone find your own spots of enjoyment," Secretary Wei also said with a smile.

"Brother Guo and Brother Wang, don't leave Bashan these next few days, I'll properly treat you to show my gratitude for your full support," Liu Hui said cheerfully.

"Brother Liu, you’re too polite. We are good friends; your business is my business. We will certainly do our best," Guo Jia slapped Liu Hui on the shoulder, and Wang Peng nodded in agreement.

The group headed downstairs where their bodyguards and drivers were waiting. Seeing their bosses approach, the drivers quickly started the engines. Liu Hui said his goodbyes once more and then got into his car with Chu Chu.

"To the Huangdu Grand Hotel," Liu Hui instructed. Chu Chu gently leaned her head on his shoulder, and Liu Hui stroked her long hair.

The car soon arrived at the Huangdu Grand Hotel. Liu Hui took two ten-thousand yuan notes from his bag and placed them in Chu Chu's hand, saying, "Thank you very much for your service tonight. Stay at this hotel for the night yourself and go back tomorrow morning."

Chu Chu stood by the car, stunned. He hadn't even taken her to a room, and she had earned twenty thousand? Did this handsome man perhaps find her unattractive?

Ignoring Chu Chu’s bewilderment, Liu Hui directed his bodyguard to drive to Liang Jingyue's residence. He had promised her he would visit after concluding his business.

When Liu Hui arrived at Liang Jingyue’s home, it was already 4:30 AM, yet she hadn't slept, waiting for him in the living room.

Liu Hui was deeply touched. "Silly girl, my socializing takes a long time. You should have just gone to sleep when I didn't arrive earlier!"

"You said you’d come tonight, so of course I waited. I was afraid if I slept, I wouldn't see you. Oh! You’ve been drinking? There’s such a strong smell of liquor on you. I’ll pour you a cup of tea," Liang Jingyue said.

Liang Jingyue had suddenly caught the scent of liquor Liu Hui had deliberately splashed on his clothes. Since he had been accompanied by beautiful women tonight, his clothes naturally carried the scent of their perfume. He had applied liquor deliberately to mask it from Liang Jingyue. She was a complete novice in this regard and noticed no difference in the smell emanating from Liu Hui compared to usual.

"No need. You know I have magic; I can secretly transfer the alcohol to the floor," Liu Hui said, stopping her with a smile.

"Are you really alright?" Liang Jingyue looked at him with suspicion.

"Heh heh, truly fine. How is your father?" Liu Hui asked.

"I stayed up late preparing that medicine you made. But when I came back, Father was completely normal, chatting and laughing with Mother. He even said it didn't matter if he had problems, as long as his daughter was happy. But they are asleep now," Liang Jingyue yawned.

"Heh heh, that’s good. You should get to sleep quickly. Don't come in tomorrow morning; I'll ask for you to have the day off," Liu Hui said tenderly, stroking Liang Jingyue’s slightly thin face.

"Ahui, don't go back tonight. Just sleep here; we have a guest room," Liang Jingyue reached out and stopped him.

"Heh heh, I have so many bodyguards; your place won't fit them all. I should head back. See you tomorrow!" Liu Hui failed to grasp the meaning behind her words.

"Alright then, goodbye!" Liang Jingyue bid him farewell, a faint trace of disappointment lingering in her heart.