Chen Changsheng sighed. "Boss, you have no idea the feeling I had when I saw those massive mineral deposits at the bottom of the ocean—it was nothing short of ecstatic. The sea is truly a colossal treasure trove, containing everything we need to support the rapid development of our Star Sky Group, enough even to construct Star Sky City. It’s a pity that most of the deposits we found are in the deep sea, averaging depths of over eight thousand meters. With our current technological strength, large-scale mining and utilization are simply impossible. This feeling of seeing something yet being unable to attain it is truly agonizing, like a knife twisting in my heart."

Liu Hui asked out of curiosity, "Dean Chen, can't even your team solve the problem of deep-sea mineral extraction?"

Chen Changsheng shook his head. "Deep-sea mineral extraction is a global conundrum. Nations worldwide are researching it, but progress has been negligible; we currently have no solution either. However, we have formed some promising new approaches regarding this issue. Given our world-leading position in high-tech materials and high-energy technology, if any organization in this world can crack the deep-sea mineral extraction puzzle, it must be us. But resolving deep-sea mining and fully harnessing those resources involves an incredible number of interconnected aspects and various supporting technologies. By the time the technology is mature enough for extraction, I fear our Star Sky City will already be completed."

Liu Hui paused to think. "I have an idea about how to mine those seabed minerals, Dean Chen. You are the expert; perhaps you can evaluate its feasibility."

Chen Changsheng replied, "Boss, please tell me. Since you are not bound by the rigid framework of scientific dogma, perhaps your idea can offer us some novel inspiration."

Liu Hui considered his words carefully before speaking. "This is what I was thinking: didn't scientist Yang Hua previously invent a deep-sea pressure-reduction technique? Its principle involves using deep-sea generators to convert water pressure directly into electrical energy, thereby reducing the ambient hydrostatic pressure experienced."

Chen Changsheng nodded. "That’s correct. That deep-sea generator certainly possesses that function; we've confirmed it through practical trials."

Liu Hui continued, "What if we deploy these deep-sea generators—the ones that harness deep-sea pressure for power—all around the perimeter and on top of that massive iron ore body? By converting the immense deep-sea pressure into electricity, we could mitigate the overwhelming force, thus reducing the pressure exerted on the super-iron deposit. Our personnel could then conduct the large-scale mining operation under the layered protection of these generators. Because the intense deep-sea pressure would have been converted to energy, the pressure they experience wouldn't be significant—perhaps equivalent to depths less than a hundred meters below sea level. They should be able to withstand that, right?"

Chen Changsheng began to meticulously analyze the feasibility of Liu Hui's proposal. After a long period of consideration, he finally spoke. "While your concept presents some technical hurdles, theoretically, it is entirely viable."

Encouraged, Liu Hui pressed on. "With this shield provided by the deep-sea generators, we could even construct an underwater city beneath it! This submersible city would be built adjacent to the massive iron deposit. Workers in this deep-sea city could extract the iron ore nearby and utilize the steel mills within the underwater city to forge various types of steel. Then, using our robust deep-sea transport capabilities, we could ship the refined steel back to Star Sky City for its construction. As for the energy system needed to keep this entire underwater city operational, I imagine the electricity generated by those deep-sea generators would be more than sufficient."

Upon hearing Liu Hui's words, Chen Changsheng was momentarily stunned. He grabbed a piece of paper, jotted down the concept Liu Hui had just outlined, added a few inspirations of his own in the margin, and then hastily took his leave, stating he needed to return to discuss the plan's feasibility with his scientific team.

Liu Hui watched Chen Changsheng's retreating figure with a sense of deep appreciation. Ever since becoming the Dean of the Star Sky Scientific Research Institute, Chen Changsheng had truly dedicated himself to the point of exhaustion. Not only did he demonstrate extraordinary scientific foresight, but he was also adept at management, handling the researchers of the entire institute flawlessly; technological breakthroughs were emerging one after another. Liu Hui realized he hadn't chosen the wrong person back then. Chen Changsheng was repaying the debt of recognition with his diligent work, making the substantial investment Liu Hui made in his physical modifications worthwhile.

Time slowly slipped by, and the construction of Star Sky City entered its peak phase. Since the arrival of the second batch of custom-ordered components in Hong Kong, after only a few months of assembly, Star Sky City had already taken the form of a massive floating island spanning four kilometers in diameter.

Once this, currently the world's largest floating island, was fully assembled, the long-prepared massive shipyard and large-scale steel mill commenced construction upon it. Because careful planning had been executed beforehand, two designated spots for major factories were reserved on the island, allowing both large facilities to be erected quickly. They were projected to be fully completed during the Spring Festival period.

The massive shipyard was encircled by ten large dry docks, intended for the construction of large vessels. The steel mill was designed to be the world's largest in terms of annual output, anticipated to produce fifty million tons of various steels annually upon completion—a volume that would far surpass the former world leader, POSCO of South Korea, whose output was 26.54 million tons. Simultaneously under construction were numerous small and medium-sized structures whose exact purposes were still unknown but deemed critically important.

In the initial phase planning for Star Sky City, once these two large factories were operational, Star Sky City would possess its own manufacturing base. Whether for producing components for Star Sky City itself or the vast quantities of steel required, production could occur directly on the floating city. This approach would not only accelerate the construction progress of Star Sky City but also eliminate the risk of being choked off by external forces at a critical juncture.

The planning, preparation, and construction of these two large factories, along with all the advanced equipment within them, consumed a staggering fifty billion US dollars of Liu Hui's capital. Had Liu Hui not been generating immense wealth daily, the sheer financial burden during the early stages of Star Sky City’s construction might have crushed him.

Upon discovering the large floating island being built by the Star Sky Group, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong harbored concerns regarding its purpose. However, Liu Hui’s island possessed completely legal registration papers processed in Hong Kong; legally, not a single flaw could be found. The Chief Executive eventually approached Liu Hui directly to inquire about the island's use.

Naturally, Liu Hui could not tell outsiders the truth. He explained that the Star Sky Group had entered a phase of rapid expansion, establishing numerous new plants, which had resulted in a shortage of land reserves. Many new factories were left without a location, severely impeding the group's normal development. The company was trying to acquire surrounding land to expand its factory complexes but was facing deliberate obstruction from various parties, causing the expansion pace to stall. Therefore, having no other choice, he prepared to construct a massive sea-going floating island to relocate some factories, thereby resolving the Star Sky Group’s predicament of insufficient land area.

The Chief Executive naturally disbelieved Liu Hui's explanation, as the massive island clearly did not appear hastily designed; rather, it suggested meticulous, long-term planning. Moreover, the investment poured into the island’s construction was immense. Even if the Star Sky Group had been severely overcharged during external expansion, the resulting cost would have been substantially less than building an entire floating island.

Although the Chief Executive remained unconvinced by Liu Hui’s story, he instructed his subordinates to expedite the acquisition of land surrounding the Star Sky Group premises, aiming to hand the land over to the Star Sky Group for development as soon as possible. Otherwise, once the Star Sky Group’s colossal floating island was fully operational and they relocated their primary manufacturing facilities onto it, moving the island into international waters, the Hong Kong government would not only lose out on the Star Sky Group’s substantial tax revenue but also forfeit the group’s support. After all, the benefits the Star Sky Group currently brought to Hong Kong were enormous: it filled the awkward vacuum left by Hong Kong's lack of industry, resolved massive employment issues, generated huge revenues, and consequently elevated Hong Kong’s international standing. All these factors precluded the Chief Executive from showing any negligence towards the Star Sky Group.

However, the progress of land acquisition by the Hong Kong government was slow. All the landowners surrounding the area realized the inevitable nature of the Star Sky Group’s factory expansion. They began hoarding land, hoping to extract a massive profit from the Star Sky Group. A standoff ensued between government departments and the landowners, thwarting Liu Hui’s wish to completely surround the Star Sky Group premises with acquired land. Nevertheless, Liu Hui was no longer in a rush. With Star Sky City taking shape, he had a fallback plan. If the Hong Kong government could not provide more land, he wouldn't hesitate to establish new production plants directly on Star Sky City.

Time continued to flow, and the year was nearing its end when the Sixth Miss of the Macau Ho family suddenly sought out Liu Hui, accompanied by Old Master Ho of Macau and several of his key children.

"Old Master, what brings you all here?" Liu Hui asked, confused.

"Heh heh, Little Hui, it’s about that matter I mentioned last time. We’ve reached a consensus, so the whole family has come to see you," the Old Master replied, looking very pleased, though his spirit seemed a bit low, and his muscles were starting to slacken. It was evident that his health had deteriorated significantly since their last meeting.

"Last time's matter?" Liu Hui blinked, immediately recalling the time he visited Macau and Old Master Ho saw through his 'Rejuvenation Treatment' for the Old Superman. The Old Master had requested the opportunity for the same treatment, but upon learning the exorbitant cost, he hesitated, saying he needed to consult with his family first. That consultation had taken a considerable amount of time. Just when Liu Hui thought Old Master Ho had given up, he personally showed up, bringing his most important children. It seemed they had reached a final decision.

"Old Master, you mean..." Liu Hui asked uncertainly.

Sixth Miss laughed beside him. "Young Master Hui, my grandfather means he has discussed it with my uncles and aunts, and he has decided to accept your Rejuvenation Treatment."

Old Master Ho smiled. "That’s right. We’ve settled it, which is why we came to find you. My children have all agreed."

Liu Hui observed the significant children standing beside the Old Master; they all wore happy expressions, seemingly willingly so. Yet, Liu Hui couldn't help recalling recent news: Old Master Ho, realizing his advanced age, had decided to divide his estate. This led to an absurd family dispute among his children over the inheritance, shocking the public and deeply upsetting the old man. Liu Hui found it surprising that under these circumstances, the children would agree to let their father undergo rejuvenation therapy.

"Ahem, Boss Liu, our father is in your hands. The several children have discussed it and decided to have our father rejuvenated by sixty years, reverting him to the appearance he had during his vigorous prime at age thirty. The cost for this treatment is sixty billion US dollars, correct?" a middle-aged man said enthusiastically.

Liu Hui recognized this man; he was Old Master Ho's eldest son, the main instigator in the recent inheritance turmoil. It was unexpected that he would now agree to pay for his elderly father's treatment. Liu Hui wondered if his conscience had suddenly awakened or if the sun had risen in the west to prompt such an anomaly. Since the business had arrived at his doorstep, Liu Hui naturally wouldn't refuse. He smiled. "Yes, reverting sixty years costs sixty billion US dollars. In that case, since everyone here shows such filial piety, I will offer a 20% discount on the treatment fee for the Old Master, charging only forty-eight billion US dollars, as a gesture from me, a junior."

"Really? That is wonderful! We thank you, Boss Liu," exclaimed a middle-aged woman, immediately cementing Liu Hui's promise to prevent him from backing out. Liu Hui also recognized this woman; she was the Old Master's second daughter, who had also made quite a scene during the inheritance disputes.

Liu Hui stated seriously, "It is absolutely true. However, before the Uncle undergoes treatment, I must remind everyone that regarding the rejuvenation capabilities of our Star Sky Group, I expect everyone here to maintain absolute secrecy and not leak this information."

The Old Master glanced at his children and spoke with an authoritative tone. "Have you all heard Little Hui? I am issuing a decree now: if any of you leaks this information, do not blame me for turning hostile, casting you out of the family, and ensuring you can never inherit a single cent of my assets."

The Old Master’s children immediately nodded timidly, signaling they understood. Liu Hui felt a surge of curiosity, wondering why the group, who had disregarded the Old Master for years, had suddenly altered their demeanor.

So, the Old Master's eldest son placed a call for the fund transfer. Soon, forty-eight billion US dollars were moved into a secret account belonging to the Star Sky Group. After Liu Hui confirmed the funds had arrived, he summoned Mei Peng and instructed him to follow the exact procedure used previously for treating the Old Superman.

Quickly, under the guise of the treatment protocol concocted by Liu Hui and Mei Peng, the Old Master fell into a deep slumber while his children waited tensely for his awakening.

Liu Hui watched, quite amazed. Sixth Miss approached and smiled. "Young Master Hui, it's a bit stuffy in here. Shall we go for a walk?"

Liu Hui and Sixth Miss stepped out onto the rooftop of the Star Sky Group headquarters building. Standing there, they gazed at the unceasing lights of Star Sky City across the sea.

Liu Hui laughed. "Sixth Miss, why has the relationship between your uncles and the Old Master suddenly changed so much? I recall they previously seemed eager for the Old Master to pass sooner. Why are they now willing to pay for his rejuvenation?"

Sixth Miss offered a wry smile. "They don't genuinely care for grandfather; they are only acting this way to protect their own interests."

Liu Hui paused, inquiring, "Is there some hidden background to this?"

Sixth Miss nodded. "A few months ago, grandfather proposed the idea of seeking treatment from you, but they immediately rejected it, finding the cost too high. Two months ago, a group of people suddenly appeared in Macau. They frequented only our casinos, never playing elsewhere. Their gambling skills were extraordinary; they swept our casinos clean daily, winning an immense amount of money from us, yet our casinos had no effective countermeasures. The casinos are no longer managed by grandfather; they have lost their former prestige, and others don't take them seriously. Even our industry peers stood by and watched, unwilling to get involved in the mess. My uncles and aunts watched those people keep winning. If this continued, our casinos would face closure. Only then did everyone think of grandfather. They begged him to step forward and resolve the situation. So, grandfather came out of retirement. He collaborated with the other Macau casinos to isolate the gambling group, and eventually sought out the disciple of the God of Gamblers. Out of respect for grandfather, the disciple engaged those gamblers in a continuous day-and-night match, finally driving the group away and forcing them to regurgitate everything they had swallowed. After this turmoil, everyone finally realized the value of the Old Master's presence. The entire Macau Ho family commanded respect precisely because of the Old Master's existence. Without him, my uncles and aunts would be incapable of safeguarding the Ho family assets; countless enemies would surely swarm in and swallow us whole. Furthermore, they had personally witnessed the remarkable performance of the Hong Kong Old Superman after his body improved and the great contributions he made to the Li family. That's why their attitude suddenly shifted and they agreed to the rejuvenation—in essence, they seek his continued protection."

Liu Hui smiled. "I didn't realize so much had happened here during that time."

Sixth Miss managed a strained smile. "You've been so prominent recently; how could you possibly remember the affairs of small families like ours?"

Liu Hui rubbed his head and laughed. "If you are a small family, then there are no large ones left in this world. Oh, by the way, when you attended my wedding last time, I was quite busy and couldn't attend to you properly. I hope you don't mind."

Sixth Miss smiled. "That day was your great celebration; how could I possibly trouble you? Seeing you today, it seems your married life is also quite happy?"

Liu Hui replied, "Naturally. Being with the person you love guarantees happiness, no matter what."

Sixth Miss suddenly whispered, "A few days ago, I ran into the young masters from the Fok, Tung, and Poon families in Hong Kong. Their lives don't seem to be going so well..."

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