"Mr. Liu, I believe you had a bit of a confrontation just now with the young master of the American Chen family over a movie star?" Chief Inspector Sun of the Police Department inquired.

Liu Hui's mind immediately flashed to the man infatuated with Ouyang Shafei, and only then did he realize he had mistaken the target. "That man is from the Chen family?"

"Indeed. He is Chen Lang of the American Chen family; he carries considerable weight. Mr. Liu, have you ever heard of the American Chen family before?" Director Zhang of the Finance Department asked, noticing Liu Hui's look of confusion upon hearing the name.

"I don't recall having heard of them," Liu Hui replied truthfully. He racked his memory carefully but could find no record of ever hearing about this clan.

"If you haven't heard of the American Chen family, then you must have heard of the Amy Group?" Director Zhang continued pressing.

"The Amy Group? You mean that Amy Group that holds sway on Wall Street, enjoying immense prestige in America? They have been expanding aggressively in our country these past few years; I have heard of them," Liu Hui acknowledged.

"The American Chen family is the largest shareholder in the Amy Group, holding absolute controlling power over it, and Chen Lang is the sole heir to the Chen family. With the success you have achieved now, Mr. Liu, you might not take the Amy Group seriously. However, if you inadvertently offend the Chen family without knowing their standing, and they harbor resentment, their powerful influence could certainly cause you trouble by subtly obstructing you. Therefore, we felt obligated to give you this warning, lest a moment of carelessness leads to a stumble," the Chief Executive stated.

"I am deeply grateful for all your concern and care, sirs. Without your reminder, I truly would not have known that this man obsessed with love was the heir to the American Chen family." Liu Hui said sincerely.

"Haha, Mr. Liu is too kind. You are a standard-bearer for Hong Kong now. Countless citizens here benefit from your generosity, so we naturally do not wish to see any accidents befall you," Chief Inspector Sun chuckled.

"Although Hong Kong is famous worldwide, we have always had an unrectifiable regret: constrained by terrain and geography, Hong Kong lacks any genuine industrial foundation of its own. The sudden rise of Starry Sky Group, however, has helped us mend this deficiency. The massive sales of your products have not only further elevated Hong Kong's reputation but have also generated enormous tax revenue, created a large number of employment opportunities, and made indelible contributions to Hong Kong's development. That is why your enterprises are a priority for support from us, the Hong Kong government," Director Zhang explained.

"Ordinarily, given the scale of this charity reception, we would not have attended. But as it happens, Archbishop Andre of the Vatican Curia had matters to discuss with us, and upon learning you would be present, we felt it an excellent opportunity to converse with you as well, so we set our meeting location here. We had intended to meet you after concluding discussions with Archbishop Andre, but things moved faster than anticipated," the Chief Executive smiled.

Liu Hui was overjoyed upon hearing this. He had been trying to gauge the Hong Kong government's attitude towards him but never found the time or a suitable excuse to pay a formal visit. To unexpectedly meet these key figures today and receive confirmation of government support immediately eased a significant burden from his mind.

Liu Hui smiled: "Thank you for your continued care and support for our Starry Sky Group. I am confident that under the guidance and assistance of you gentlemen, Starry Sky Group will only grow stronger, becoming the world's number one enterprise and contributing our strength to Hong Kong's development."

The Chief Executive said, "We didn't have anything strictly defined for this meeting with you; it was mainly to understand your development plans and see what kind of governmental support you might require. How about this: we won't go into specifics today. Going forward, I will assign Director Zhang to be the dedicated liaison for your Starry Sky Group. Tell him whatever you need, and if our government can support it, we absolutely will. Hong Kong's investment environment has always been excellent, without any hidden complexities—that is secured by law, so you can rest assured. If I can facilitate the cultivation of a genuine world-class enterprise for Hong Kong during my term, that will truly be a contribution to this city."

Liu Hui replied, "With those words from Your Excellency, we investors can finally relax. And the vision of Starry Sky Group is precisely to become the world's number one enterprise. We will certainly maintain communication with government departments going forward to enhance mutual understanding and achieve a virtuous cycle."

"Rest assured, Mr. Liu, we will do our utmost to support your growth. After all, the more you grow, the more tax revenue I collect," Director Zhang joked, clearly delighted at the prospect of direct contact with Starry Sky Group. Given the current momentum, it was only a matter of time before Starry Sky Group became number one, and achieving success in facilitating that would certainly aid his prospects for the next term as Chief Executive.

"Then Starry Sky Group will be troubling Director Zhang from now on," Liu Hui said with a smile.

Director Zhang burst into laughter. "Mr. Liu, you're being polite. You are our bread and butter; serving you well is our duty." With direct contact now established, Director Zhang's address to Liu Hui shifted from "Mr. Liu Boss" to the more familiar "Brother Liu."

Liu Hui had received an unexpected bonus, yet he still paid little mind to Chen Lang of the American Chen family—whatever arose, he would handle it when the time came. Seeing that the Chief Executive had further matters to discuss with the archbishops in red robes, he made his excuses and prepared to leave.

"Mr. Liu, please wait a moment," the Archbishop named Andre suddenly called out to him.

"Blast it, was I discovered after all? I thought I had slipped by unnoticed," Liu Hui thought, startled inwardly, yet he turned back with a look of inquiry, facing Andre. "Does Archbishop Andre require something?"

Archbishop Andre had a look of profound benevolence, seeming to exude a holy white light, and smiled: "I wonder, Mr. Liu, do you believe in a religion?"

"This..."

Liu Hui had assumed Andre had uncovered his deed of killing Augustus and was preparing for a confrontation. He was unprepared for Andre's question, the stark contrast throwing him off balance.

"If Mr. Liu would be willing to believe in the great Lord God and join the great Catholic Church, under the protection of the great Lord God, your career is sure to ascend to new heights, and the Vatican Curia will fully cooperate with you to push your products worldwide. After all, the number of Catholics globally is counted in the hundreds of millions," Andre stated benevolently, his voice filled with persuasion as he seamlessly launched into evangelization.

"Venerable Archbishop Andre, I deeply admire the character of the Lord God. However, I am a man of China, and I only follow our Three Pure Ones; I must decline, I am afraid." Liu Hui laughed wryly and refused immediately. In truth, he was not religious, but fearing Andre would become persistently nagging if he admitted to being secular, he fabricated a religious affiliation.

"That is no matter; faith is a matter of freedom, and it can change. Should Mr. Liu come to see reason, the doors of the Lord remain open to you," Andre continued to say kindly.

"Venerable Archbishop Andre, if the need arises, I will certainly consider it."

As Liu Hui stepped out of the small private room, he realized he was drenched in a cold sweat but also immensely relieved. The first reason for his relief was securing the official endorsement of the Hong Kong government, which would reduce unnecessary complications for Starry Sky Group's expansion. The second was confirming that Augustus had not been implanted with a life-bound spirit tablet, meaning the Curia could not directly trace him through it; his biggest fear had turned out to be a false alarm.

Feeling thirsty, Liu Hui ordered a drink and found a seat by the window to sip it slowly.

"Young Master Hui, why are you alone?" someone suddenly called to him from nearby.

Liu Hui turned to see it was the Second Young Master Li. He smiled, "Second Brother Li, it's you. I've been talking quite a bit and got thirsty; just enjoying a drink," he said, gesturing with his glass.

"Young Master Hui, let me introduce you to two friends." Second Young Master Li smiled, then pointed to the two people behind him. "This is Young Master Luo Yufeng from the mainland. His father and mine are close confidants, and we grew up together. Beside Young Master Luo is the beautiful Ms. Wang Yuyan; she is his assistant."

The Young Master Luo looked to be about the same age as Second Young Master Li, exuding an air of gentle refinement. Liu Hui smiled, extended his hand, and shook Luo Shao's: "Young Master Luo, it's a pleasure to meet you. And this beauty, I... wait, this beauty looks very familiar. Have we met before?"

Second Young Master Li chuckled from the side, "Young Master Hui, I always thought you were emotionally distant; have you taken up picking up girls now, and with such an old trick, too?"

"Haha, Mr. Liu has a good memory. We have met once, but it was in your office at Starry Sky Group," the woman named Wang Yuyan said frankly, shaking Liu Hui's hand.

"I remember now. You visited with some leader from that bureau, the one with the [unnamed] title," Liu Hui finally recalled where he had seen her before, though he couldn't recall the name of the accompanying official, only that the person had been somewhat arrogant and difficult to deal with.

"Haha, Mr. Liu is often busy, so of course, you wouldn't recall Deputy Director Xia of the China Food and Drug Administration," Wang Yuyan said with a slight, knowing smile.

"Mr. Liu, please forgive this impromptu visit; we genuinely have a favor to ask," Young Master Luo Yufeng said with a smile.

"Oh, I am here attending a charity reception. Why don't you come to my company tomorrow to discuss your matter in detail?" Liu Hui immediately connected Wang Yuyan's purpose with the agency rights for the "Starry Sky Myopia Corrector," a thought that suddenly gave him a headache, and he sought an excuse to defer.

"Mr. Liu, we are very sincere; could you just give us a chance to talk?" Wang Yuyan pleaded, looking utterly pitiful.

Wang Yuyan was truly desperate. Her company, China Vanguard Pharmaceuticals, had been negotiating with Starry Sky Group for the general agency rights of the "Starry Sky Myopia Corrector" across the Greater China region. However, Li Zhi had strictly followed the "delay" tactic set by Liu Hui—neither agreeing nor refusing, and even avoiding a meeting with Liu Hui—which had made her extremely anxious. Seeing the "Starry Sky Myopia Corrector" selling wildly overseas while she could only worry, she finally resorted to utilizing her backer, timing the introduction through the Li family to hopefully achieve her objective.

"Mr. Liu, I make my living in the mainland, and I'm waiting for your product to help us out of a bind right now. Why don't you hear our plan first?" Young Master Luo urged.

Liu Hui pulled Second Young Master Li aside. "What is this? Why are you suddenly introducing these two people to me?"

Second Young Master Li laughed. "Young Master Hui, I'm not entirely clear on the specifics either. My father called me just moments ago and told me to introduce these two to you. I brought them right over. I only knew a few minutes before you did."

"What is the situation with this Luo Yufeng in the mainland?" Liu Hui asked.

"The family behind Young Master Luo holds an extremely high position in the mainland. Members of their family hold influential positions across the political, military, and business sectors, even occupying crucial spots within the Politburo. However, the Luo family maintains a low profile, usually abstaining from votes. This makes them less conspicuous than other families, like the Guo or Lin families, but their latent power is immense. The other major figures in the Politburo are unwilling to cross the Luo family. Furthermore, the Luo family has always maintained a close relationship with my father, which is why they are using me to introduce you today," Second Young Master Li explained Luo Yufeng's background succinctly.

"This Young Master Luo has such a powerful background, and he's close to Second Young Master. This makes things rather tricky for me," Liu Hui sighed.

"Young Master Hui, just proceed according to your own principles; you don't need to worry about my presence. They are all my friends, so I will remain strictly neutral. However, the Luo family's influence in the mainland is vast, and building a good relationship with them could save you a lot of trouble. Think it over carefully," the 'Little Superman' understood Liu Hui's hesitation and immediately dispelled his worry.

Liu Hui turned back to Luo Yufeng with a smile. "Since Young Master Luo is sincere, let us discuss this thoroughly. Second Young Master, do you have a separate private room available here?"

"There is a small private room still available. Follow me, the three of you," Second Young Master Li led Liu Hui and the other two toward it.

Zhou Tengyun, though previously dismissed by Liu Hui, had been monitoring Liu Hui's vicinity. Seeing two new people join Liu Hui, he quickly approached and followed behind him.

Second Young Master Li ushered the four of them into a small room. "This room has good soundproofing. Take your time chatting." Being astute, Second Young Master Li knew they likely had significant, confidential matters to discuss that were not suitable for outsiders, so he tactfully withdrew.

Once Second Young Master Li left, Liu Hui gave Zhou Tengyun a look. Zhou Tengyun understood immediately, pulling an electronic device from his coat and scanning the room for surveillance equipment. He nodded to Liu Hui after the sweep.

Liu Hui smiled. "The security these days is truly concerning. One never knows if a listening device has been planted anywhere. Please don't be offended, gentlemen."

Young Master Luo laughed, "Mr. Liu is meticulous and thoughtful—a model for us to learn from. How could we possibly be offended?"

"Third Brother, help me keep an eye on the door and stop any unrelated persons from approaching," Liu Hui said to Zhou Tengyun, still feeling slightly uneasy.

"Heh, Yuyan, why don't you go keep Third Master Zhou company," Young Master Cheng caught the implication and said to Wang Yuyan.

Once Zhou Tengyun and Wang Yuyan were gone, only Liu Hui and Luo Yufeng remained in the private room.

"Mr. Liu, last time we sent a deputy director from the Food and Drug Administration to meet you. We originally thought he, as the head of the relevant department, could facilitate better cooperation and communication, but we had no idea he was such an arrogant and tactless person. For offending Mr. Liu, that was our miscalculation, and we sincerely apologize," Luo Yufeng began by apologizing.

"No harm done, no harm done. I don't pay attention to the words of such minor figures. However, Young Master Luo, what is your objective today..." Liu Hui smiled.

"Haha, I am a straightforward person, so I will get right to the point. I am here representing China Vanguard Pharmaceuticals to discuss the general agency rights for the 'Starry Sky Myopia Corrector' in the Greater China region with Mr. Liu." Luo Yufeng went straight to the core issue.

Liu Hui paused, then said, "Young Master Luo, are you aware of the experiences I previously had in the mainland?"

Young Master Cheng hesitated slightly. "Our Luo family is very well informed about Mr. Liu's past encounters in the mainland, and we sympathize deeply."

Liu Hui smiled. "My previous approach in the mainland was to take everything for myself, lacking any strategic partners—trouble was inevitable. That was my own doing. However, for our current product, the 'Starry Sky Myopia Corrector,' we will only consider regional general agency rights if there is a strategic partnership in place."

"What does Mr. Liu mean by that?" Young Master Cheng inquired.

"I mean that to represent our product, one must have a strategic partnership with Starry Sky Group, ensuring the normal sale of Starry Sky Group's products in the domestic market, while also assisting us in handling matters that are inconvenient for us to manage directly," Liu Hui explained in detail.

"Matters inconvenient for you to handle? Could you be more specific?" Young Master Luo asked.

"For instance, the matter of Han Tang Hospital." Liu Hui stated.

"The Han Tang Hospital situation is very complicated, and a resolution has already been reached at the higher levels; we cannot help you reclaim Han Tang Hospital," Young Master Luo scratched his head, having misinterpreted Liu Hui's intent, sensing the matter was troublesome.

"I have no intention of reclaiming Han Tang Hospital; let them proceed if they wish. Regardless, whatever issues arise in the future will have nothing to do with me. What I meant to ask is: if a situation similar to Han Tang Hospital arises again in the future, can you assist us then?" Liu Hui inquired, as he was currently concerned about the supposed AIDS treatment drugs at Han Tang Hospital. Calculating the timeline, those drugs should be nearly exhausted, and the true nature of the so-called AIDS treatment would soon be exposed. He needed to make preparations, so he was testing the Luo family's strength first.

Young Master Luo smiled, "If it isn't about reclaiming Han Tang Hospital, then other matters should be manageable for our Luo family to sort out. Even if the top brass upstairs again intend to nationalize your Starry Sky Group, as long as no formal resolution is passed, we have ways to help you resolve it."

"Young Master Luo, are you saying the higher-ups are planning to nationalize my Starry Sky Group again?" Liu Hui exclaimed in shock.